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Pickering puts chairman debate in public’s hands By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Instead of continu- ing to debate the issue of an elected or appointed regional chairman, Picker- ing is taking the issue to the public. At Monday’s meeting, Pickering council voted 5-2 in favour of putting a question on the ballot next November asking voters if the Government of Ontario should enact a regulation re- quiring the direct election of the chair- man of the Regional Municipality of Durham. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson moved the motion, pointing out other regions have an elected chair- man. “It seems to operate quite nicely and it allows for the electorate to pass their collective judgement on how they think their chairs are doing,” he said. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe seconded the motion, saying the point of the motion was not to pass judge- ment on how good a job Durham’s regional chairs have done. “The point is accountability. The point is accessibility,” he said. “When we have a job that pays $150,000 and we have a position that has influence on issues before us, it is important we grow up and have accountability.” Coun. Ashe urged his fellow coun- cillors to support the motion, even if they personally didn’t support the direct election of the regional chair. “Even my colleagues who are against the election of the regional chair should The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 PICKERING TOWN CENTREPICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WINGUPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744905.420.0744 *Phone prices available only on subscription to a new 36-month service agreement. **$0 offer applies to new 36-month Family Plan secondary line activations. Some features and services included with family plan cannot be accessed with the Firefl y phone. 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Shawn Grant, 22, was denied bail during a hearing Friday in Ontar- io Court. Justice Paul Bellefontaine made the ruling after hearing sub- missions by lawyers for the Crown and defence. Mr. Grant was committed to stand trial in Superior Court after a preliminary hearing last week in Os- hawa; a date for the start of the trial has not been set. Evidence presented during that preliminary hearing cannot be re- ported under a court order. Mr. Grant was arrested a few days after a June 11 scuffle at a resi- dence in Pickering in which a man was stabbed. The victim was rushed to hospital with life-threatening inju- ries, police said at the time. [ What’s on ] Raising dough for the United Way AJAX — Topper’s Pizza plans to Raise Dough for the United Way. On Sunday, Dec. 11, the Ajax location is donating $4 from the pur- chase of each $10 large pepperoni pizza to the United Way of Ajax-Pick- ering-Uxbridge. The offer runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Also, Topper’s is joining with The Green Thumb Florist to offer a Holiday Gift Pack, which includes gift certificates and coupons with a value of more than $40. The gift packs will be sold for $25 each and $5 from each sale goes to the United Way. Area businesses can help out by placing orders and allowing the United Way to deliver the pizzas to member agencies at a later date. Green Thumb will decorate the outlet to create a festive, holiday atmosphere. The Ajax Topper’s is at 145 Kingston Rd. E. at Salem Road. To order a pizza, call Topper’s at 310- 7171. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B4 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 48,900 infodurhamregion.com 905-683-3210, CHURCH ST. BAYLY, AJAX ANNANDALE GOLF & CURLING Give the Gift of Golf from $395 plus GST Men’s & Ladies Memberships Or a round of Golf from $40 NEW WHITBY CAMPUS NOW OPEN!!! www.blaisdale.com 12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING PRE-TODDLER PROGRAM (12 mo.-18 mo.) NEW 200 Byron St. S, Whitby, 905-665-1516 NEW WHITBY CAMPUS NOW OPEN!!! Eight-year-old takes on fire chief’s duties By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Krista DePaulo munched away at her french fries as she recounted her busy morning. She’d worked up quite the appetite filling in for Pickering Fire Chief Bill Douglas. The eight-year-old was the winner of the Fire Chief for a Day con- test and spent the morning of Nov. 25 getting a certificate from Mayor Dave Ryan, meeting firefighters at Hall No. 5, riding in a fire truck to school and then overseeing a fire drill there. Before heading back to school, Kris- ta enjoyed lunch at McDonald’s, which sponsors the contest with the City of Pickering. Of the many things she got to do, she was able to pick out the best part of her morning. “Riding in the fire truck,” she said. “Cause I never got to ride in a fire truck in my whole life. I’d only gotten to see inside a fire truck.” Krista got to sit up front, which pro- vided her with a great view on the short ride from the fire hall at Brock Road and Bayly Street to Frenchman’s Bay Public School. Just sitting in the front seat of a vehicle was a big deal for Krista, said her mother Laurie De- Paulo, because she is too young to ride in the front seat of the family car. Her mother tagged along on Kris- ta’s big day, snapping the occasional photo. The day started with Krista meet- Pickering girl tickled pink with new job ✦ See Fire, Page A5 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Fire Services dispatcher Francine Dimelow assists Fire Chief For A Day Krista DePaulo in finding her street on the huge map in the dispatcher’s office. THE ICEMAN Ajax teen counting down the days Page A2 POWER PLAY Energy minister says diversity is the future Page A3 GOLDEN BOY Pickering boxer punches up title Page B1 Pickering’s confidence wavers Councillors split on hospital position By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Pickering was divided Monday night in its confidence in the administration and board of the Rouge Valley Heath System. Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner attempted to bring forward a motion at council that would have sup- ported the non-confidence stance ad- opted last Thursday by a group of doc- tors at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. It followed the announcement that obstetric and pediatric services are being temporarily transferred from Ajax to Centenary. Council needed a vote to deal with the notice of motion and hear a presentation from hospital officials. Needing a two- thirds majority to pass, it lost with only four councillors in favour. Still, the mo- tion was informally discussed in other business. Some councillors were concerned with the wording and “rhetoric” in the motion, which included statements such as “these professionals have been subjected to ongoing pressures for the past five years as a result of the actions of the administration and board who have systematically downsized services...” Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin Ashe stated his support for the hospital. “I have absolute confidence in the doctors at Rouge Valley, I have absolute confidence in the nurses at Rouge Val- ley, I have absolute confidence in the board at Rouge Valley, and I have abso- lute confidence in the administration at Rouge Valley, but I disagree with their decision,” he said. With the motion not being dealt with, Coun. Ashe said some changes could be made to it before it comes back to coun- cil Dec. 19. “Take the two weeks to get a mo- tion that lowers the temperature a bit in terms of adjectives used,” he said. Coun. Brenner said the day of the an- nouncement was “a very dark day in this REFLECTING ON A COLD DAY Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — A worker tends to the front glass panels of the Ontario Power Generation building at 889 Brock Rd. N. on a cold but clear Monday afternoon. ✦ See Pickering, Page A5 ✦ See Very, Page A5 Ajax student’s climate change calendars raise money for expedition By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer AJAX — Instead of hitting ski slopes this winter break, Andrew Caprio is heading to Antarctica to study global warming. A Grade 12 student at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax, An- drew is one of 40 people from around the world participating in the Stu- dents on Ice scientific expedition to Antarctica, Dec. 27 to Jan. 10. During the voyage, for students ages 14 to 19 and teacher chaperones, participants complete hands-on research activi- ties, such as taking and analyzing ice samples, hear expert lectures and go on excursions to wildlife settings, remote communities and research stations. “There’s not a lot of time for sleep- ing,” said Andrew, adding their hotel will be the ship. “Everyone I talked to said, ‘you’re going to be freezing down there,’ but really it’s going to be 24-hour sun- shine,” he said. “That should definitely be interest- ing.” He added the temperature will be about 0 C. Although Andrew has travelled the world, he’s never been to Antarc- tic, and as a geography student, he’s done a lot of research and reading on global warming. Andrew completed an application process before being chosen as one of the participating students. But, with the learning experience comes a price tag of almost $11,000, of which Andrew still has $4,000 left to find. To come up with the money, he’s created and illustrated a polar year calendar with information on cli- mate change. Black and white copies are $10 each and coloured ones are $20. Businesses and organizations can also sponsor the trip. By supporting the expedition, resi- dents will help him learn more about global warming impacts, he says. “It’s going to affect them all one day, if not them, their kids,” said An- drew. Students on Ice is an international organization offering learning expe- ditions to Antarctica and the Arctic to inspire educational opportunities and increase awareness of the Earth’s global ecosystem. Andrew’s been told the trip puts the sensitivity of the environment into perspective. Trip sponsors receive a tax re- ceipt for contributions of $2,000 or more, made possible because of the organization’s partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, a non-profit educational organiza- tion. 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Andrew is a Grade 12 stu- dent at J. Clarke Richardson and needs to raise more than $10,000. AJAX AND PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER There’s lots more news online at durhamregion.com N uclear part of equation, energy alliance hears By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — Any announcement on additional nuclear reactors at the Darlington station probably won’t be made until February at the earliest. Ontario Energy Minister Donna Cansfield said a report on how the Province should address it’s electricity needs will be released this Friday, Dec. 9. Over the next two months, the gov- ernment plans to study the document, being prepared by the Ontario Power Authority (OPA). “When the house is back (in Febru- ary), hopefully we’ll have some deci- sions we can give to the general pub- lic,” she stated in an interview. Ms. Cansfield was in Oshawa last week, guest speaker at the Durham Strate- gic Energy Alli- ance breakfast. It was her sec- ond trip to Dur- ham in less than a week, as she also attended a Nov. 25 ceremo- ny celebrating the refurbishment of a reactor at the Pickering nuclear sta- tion. The government, she told an audi- ence of about 300, is committed to a diverse supply mix, with the exception of coal. The Liberal government has pledged to phase-out coal-fire energy production starting in 2007. Clarington and Durham councils have passed motions urging the Prov- ince to build more nuclear reactors on the Darlington site. “Since Day 1, we’ve addressed sig- nificant energy challenges left to us by previous governments. All of them,” she stated. “In the next 15 years, we have to replace 80 per cent of the gen- erating capacity. “In the energy business, 15 years is like tomorrow. It’s not a long time.” Ms. Cansfield noted since the gov- ernment took power in 2003, “our ca- pacity has decreased eight per cent, but consumption has increased six per cent. “A strong, growing, prosperous economy can’t be on tender hooks over supply. Our energy program is designed to ensure Ontario remains competitive, fair and transparent,” she said. The program has three “broad com- ponents,” she noted, including build- ing new generation, maximizing the energy that’s produced and “building a culture of conservation in the prov- ince. We’re moving aggressively on all of these fronts.” The OPA report is “based on a diver- sity of supply,” Ms. Cansfield stated. “With diversity will come stability in our energy future and the bottom line, the key to our economy, is to keep the lights on. Diversity of supply is critical as we move forward.” Ontario is building “more new gen- eration than any other jurisdiction in North America,” she added. Last month, projects totalling 3,000 megawatts were announced. While new generation is needed, conserving the amount of power used is also important, she said. A/P PA GE A3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 */463"/$&'*/"/$*"- '*345%63)". F irst in Security Information available at: www.fi rstdurham.com 1 800 387-4189 905 427-5888 F irst Durham Insurance & Financial Understands Your Insurance Needs ... √ Auto Insurance rates have dropped – You can save $$$ √ Don’t sacrifi ce service in order to save money √ Your Personal Advisor looks after your needs √ Call us to save time & money – we’ll fi nd the right fi t for you As one of Durham’s largest & most experienced insurance brokerages, our strengths can work for you. If it can be done, we have the resources to do it! Auto • Property • Commercial • Financial Planning • Group WITH AUTO RATES DROPPING – ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH??? 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Available at Guest Services 905.683.7171 Santa Claus from THE NORTH POLE 3PRING Featuring the area’sFeaturing the area’s leading Weddingleading Wedding ProfessionalsProfessionals Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility Audley Rd. 1 km north of Taunton Rd., Ajax Find out how your business can be involved in our 11th Annual Wedding Show Sunday,Sunday, February 19, 2006February 19, 2006 Comprehensive Pre-show Supplement Sunday, February 12, 2006 Fashion Show 3:00 pm Featuring: Bridal Gowns, Tuxedos, Bridesmaid Dresses & Mother of the Bride Dresses Tickets $6 each or 2 for $10. Tickets sold at the door. For exhibitor information call Laurie McCaig at 905.683.5110 ext. 230. lmccaig@durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Eyes for an angel DURHAM — Jennifer Pereira, along with friend Cass Evans, searches The Angels’ Tree of Light for the name Remianne Wabie Evans during the Bereaved Families of Ontario’s ceremo- nial tree lighting at the Durham District School Board head- quarters in Whitby. Handmade angels are placed on the tree with the names of loved ones who have passed away. The tree is populated by more than 550 angels. Diverse energy supply ‘critical’ for Ontario, says Cansfield Donna Cansfield PICKERING — Along with Christmas gift boxes and bags, mall shoppers can take home the message of safe and sober driving for the holidays. With displays and free home hosting kits, Durham Region’s health department and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in Durham are visiting the Pickering To wn Centre Dec. 7 and Dec. 8, to sell shoppers their safe and sober driving message. To get the point across, this year’s seasonal campaign is titled, ‘If Santa were to drink and drive... we fear our pres- ents might not arrive’. “It’s showing people through a really tongue-and- cheek way,” said Glendene Collins, a health department official. “I think this is some- thing that people will really get the message in an upbeat way.” Health department staff and MADD Durham volun- teers are at the centre from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. to encour- age residents to plan ahead when preparing for home and office parties and to be safe and responsible when consuming alcohol. “It’s very important for people to understand they can be held liable for any in- juries or damages that may occur as a result of the al- cohol they provide or that is served on their property,” said Heather Tucker, a Dur- ham public health nurse. “Hosts and homeowners should be aware of the re- sponsibility they have for the safety and behaviour of their guests until they are sober.” For more information or for a free home hosting kit, call 905-666-6241 or 1-800- 841-2729 or visit www.re- gion.durham.on.ca. A/P PA GE A4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 8]g^hibVh8Vbeh L^ciZgGZ\^higVi^dc 8]g^hibVh8Vbeh L ^ciZgGZ\^higVi^dc To advertise in this feature callTo advertise in this feature call 905-683-5110 ext. 228905-683-5110 ext. 228 Entertain your children this winter Now Registering for Winter Birthday Parties Chirstmas Camps Winter Registration NightWinter Registration Night • PRE-COMPETITIVE -’Fundamentals Session’ - ‘Learn the basics of competitive swimming’ • COMPETITIVE - Development to International Level Mon. Dec. 12th 6 - 7pm Pickering recreation centre www.pickswimclub.com Call our Registrar:905-837-8999 * Coaches will be on deck for assessmen Pickering Athletic Centre Inc. 1095 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario L1V1B5 905-839-5260 www.pickeringaerials.com Ne wTh is Y e a rNew T his Year Games, Crafts, Gymnastics, Trampoline, And so much more Extended hours are available upon request for a fee Registration fee of $20.00 will be added to the above fee for new members only (Valid from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006) All fees subject to GST You’ll flipYou’ll fl ip over us! over us! Winter CampWinter Camp January 2-6, 2006January 2-6, 2006 Full day camp Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $155.00 One full day - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $40.00 Half day camp Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - $85.00 One half day - 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - $20.00 Parkway Retirement Residence Parkway Retirement Residence 1645 Pickering Parkway, Pickering, ON Call 905-426-6603 www.chartwellreit.ca Parkway Retirement Residence would like to wish you and your loved ones the very happiest of holidays. Enjoy, and remember we’re here to help when you need us. JINGLE BELL BAZAAR Saturday, December 10th 10:00am - 2:00pm Find the perfect gift for the holiday season! FREE RV SALES SEMINAR Toll Free: 1-888-743-WERV • www.campkins.com Highway#12, Myrtle Hwy #12 North of Whitby Just south of Port Perry (905) 655-8613 RV CENTRE DECEMBER 12TH, MONDAY 9AM-NOON • Know Your Good At Selling • Tired Of Struggling Car Sales • Ready For A Career Change • Excellent Pay & Benefit Plan Call 1-888-743-9378 To Register Invites you to bring a friend and join us on Saturday, December 10th 10:00 am -2:00pm for our Jingle Bell Bazaar. Craft room, baked goods, door prizes and much more!! 1645 Pickering Parkway Call 905-426-6603 for more information. PA R K WAY R E T I R E M E N T R E S I D E N C E Spa Special 30 Minute Facial Treatment Regular Price $45 Special $22.50 THE FACIAL PLACE www.thefacialplace.com Whitby (905) 668-8128 Pickering (905) 831-9700 Av ailable until December 10th, 2005 Not Available as a Gift Certificate @@@@@@@@@@@@@ citizenseye.comdearsanta@durhamregion.com • See your letter online • Letters answered by Santa’s elves • Enter our Christmas Card drawing contest • Send us your Baby’s First Christmas pictures from years gone by • Send us your Christmas Grinch story • Send us your Christmas Good Samaritan story • Send us a picture of your favourite Christmas ornament, and tell us why it’s special to you • Holding a Food or Toy Drive? Let us know. Email it to citizenseye@durhamregion.com See it online at citizenseye.com Covering Durham’s education situation ccrimi@durhamregion.comREPORTER CRYSTAL CRIMIWatch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER To ny Doyle/ News Advertiser photo Busy time for elves AJAX — Vito Tarantino is helping run Santa’s secret warehouse and showing volunteers the ropes to ensure the success of this year’s Santa Claus Fund. Thousands of vol- unteer hours are going into packing, picking, binding and organizing gifts that will be shipped to communities across the GTA and then dis- tributed to 45,000 chil- dren, including 1,000 in Ajax and Pickering. Gc\Xj\j\e[XZ_\hl\kf1 K_\8aXo$G`Zb\i`e^E\nj8[m\ik`j\iJXekX:cXlj=le[# (*':fdd\iZ`Xc8m\%#8aXo#Fek%C(J)?,% M`jXXe[DXjk\i:Xi[[feXk`fejZXeY\dX[\YpZXcc`e^+(-$/-0$ +/+.fifec`e\Ypm`j`k`e^nnn%k_\jkXi%Zfd&jXekXZcXlj]le[% K_\JkXiXYjfiYjXccX[d`e`jkiXk`m\ZfjkjfXccgifZ\\[j^f[`$ i\Zkcp`ekfYlp`e^k_\^`]kj% K_\JkXi[f\jefkXccfnXepfe\kfjfc`Z`kfe`kjY\_Xc]% ?FNKF ;FE8K< MADD, health department sell sobering message P PA GE A5 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 905.686.0606 Did you know.. Did you know.. Did you know.. ... www.uwayapu.org Neighbours Helping Neighbours is the United Way. * * 31% of Elementary School children and 62% of Secondary School students do not receive breakfast daily? 1 million nutritious breakfasts or snacks were served in Durham Region last year through Durham’s Child Nutrition Program? *United Way of Ajax Pickering Uxbridge provides funding to Community Developmen t Council Durham for this and many other programs? *Without your donations, children that live in poverty or whose parents rush to work would go hungry. Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________________________ City ______________________________________ Province ___________________Postal Code ______________ Phone Number ________________________ Email Address ___________________________________________ Visa MasterCard Cheque Card No: ____________________________________________________ Expiry Date: _________________________________ Help Ajax and Pickering youth today by fi lling out the coupon and sending it back to The Youth Centre: DONATIONDONATION CARDCARD a community health centre for youth theyouthcentre.ca mission Can you imagine that you are Samantha a 14 year old girl who is being bullied so badly that you feel the only way to cope is to cut yourself? Or that you are Zack a 17 year old boy who is trying to understand your own sexuality? What about Beth, an 18 year old girl who is pregnant and wants to know what her options are? These are just some of the stories that we see at The Youth Centre – we provide medical, counseling, health promotion, and young parent support services to youth in Ajax and Pickering, 13-26 years old. All of the programs and services we offer are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Did you know that The Youth Centre has over 5,000 registered clients? The youth who visit The Youth Centre represent the diversity of our communities. Some access our services for their primary health care needs, others seek out our assistance when Please mail or fax your donation to: Melissa Smith-McGuire The Youth Centre 360 Bayly Street West, Suite 5, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 1P1 Call 905-428-1212 Or fax 905-428-9151 provide youth the opportunity to make informed choices that lead toward their personal and social growth. medical services Our medical services consist of Physicians and Nurse Practitioners who offer a wide range of primary health care. The Youth Centre offers individual medical appointments, as well as a walk-in clinic three days a week. counselling services Our counseling services are provided by Registered Social Workers – we provide youth and their parents an opportunity to be heard in a safe environment. health promotion Our health promotion team work within the community to address the health issues affecting young people today – sexual health, mental health, nutrition, substance abuse/alcohol/drugs and tobacco. young parent support Our young parent support programs offer young parents under the age of 26, who are expecting or have a child under the age of three, the opportunity to learn about parenting, to learn about good nutrition, to learn about how to make healthy choices for both themselves and their child. We provide our services in three locations. Our main site is 360 Bayly Street West and our outreach locations are Dunbarton High School and Petticoat Creek Community Centre. In 2007/08 we will be expanding our facilities to include a satellite in Pickering. We need the community to support the important work that The Youth Centre does by making a fi nancial contribution. I would like to support The Youth Centre one time for: $25.00 will educate two young people about the dangers of tobacco. $30.00 will teach a youth to use his words instead of his fi sts when he is angry. $50.00 will let one youth know that his parents getting a divorce isn’t his fault. $100.00 will help one youth to stop cutting herself. $_________(please accept my donation to support the Youth of Ajax and Pickering) For less then $2.00 a day you can be contributing to the well being of the youth of Ajax and Pickering. $0.33 a day @365 days* = $120.00 will educate 5 youth about healthy sexuality. $0.49 a day @365 days* = $180.00 will provide training in CPR for 10 young people. $0.82 a day @ 365 days* = $300.00 will provide a year of health educatuion materials to one high-school. $1.64 a day @ 365 days* = $600.00 will provide 10 new young moms the ability to learn parenting skills, good nutrition and a place to feel safe and ask questions. they are dealing with a specifi c physical or mental health issue, and there are some for whom we provide ongoing care in their struggle to manage more complex challenges in their lives. facts We never have and never will ask these clients for payments, we will never send them a donor card and we will never ask for a donation. 10 years ago the community saw a need to support the youth of Ajax and Pickering with the establishment of a resource centre just for them. Today this need continues to grow. The growth rate of young people in the Ajax and Pickering area is 3.2% higher then the rest of Ontario. The Youth Centre is governed by a Board of Directors, a dedicated group of volunteers who believe in providing accessible, primary health care services, in a non- judgmental environment, by a team of professionals. We For more information about The Youth Centre and the programs we offer please visit www.theyouthcentre.ca * will be billed monthly, Visa/MasterCard only 905-428-1212 At night, 1 out of every 5 drivers has been drinking, and about 1in25islegally impaired. (MADD) If you are hosting a party this holiday season, it is important for you to know that you are responsible for the safety of your guests and their behaviour until they are sober, NOT just until they leave your party. If Santa Were to Drink &Drive… If Santa Were to Drink & Drive… If Santa Were to Drink &Drive… If Santa Were to Drink & Drive… DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT TIPS to follow: TIPS to f o l l o w : TIPS to follow: TIPS to f o l l o w : Reduce your risk, protect your guests! …We fear our presents might not arrive! …We fear our presents might not arrive! …We fear our presents might not arrive! …We fear our presents might not arrive! Did you know? Due to an error in colouring on front, Oshawa Singer Centre has just released for sale to the public a limited number of new DELUXE HEAVY DUTY FREE ARM, SINGER ZIG ZAG SEWING MACHINES. No tension adjustment needed, and sews on all fabrics, denim, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk, EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! No attachments needed for buttonholes (any size), monograms, hems. Sews on buttons, satin stitches, overcasts, darns, appliqués, 50 stitch functions. Just set dials and see th e magic happen. 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See in store for details. $11499 HELD OVER 98-71418 FRONT BRAKE INSTALLATION WINTER TIRE EVENT LIFETIME WARRANTY 30% OFF SENSATRAC SHOCKS & STRUTS ® RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT 80,000KM ® 2nd tire 1/2 price Buy one of these tires at our regular price and get the 2nd identical tire for 1/2 price! PRECEPT SE LXR ing Mayor Ryan at council chambers. She had been looking forward to this the most, and he presented her with a certificate and her own Pickering Fire Services jacket complete with an au- thentic patch on the right sleeve. From there it was on to the fire hall for a tour and to meet the firefighters. “They said I’m allowed to boss them around,” she said. Next it was time for the ride to school where, as she walked down the hall, some students saluted the fire chief dressed all in pink, except for her black jacket and white sneakers. “I got to go to my school and when I was at my school I got to ring the fire alarm,” she said. “I got to make sure they got out in time and then I told them to go back in.” The winner of the contest is deter- mined by a draw, with each Pickering student receiving a ballot at school. This is the second year for the contest. Steve Fowlds, a fire inspector, said it’s part of the force’s public education program. “Kids are a great group because they take the information back home and to other kids,” he said. “It’s a lot of fun and the kids love it.” Although she enjoyed her morning, Krista isn’t considering a career in fire services. She wants to be a paleontolo- gist. “It’s a person who works with dino- saurs,” she said. ✦ Fire from page A1 Fire chief’s job gets ringing endorsement from Krista endorse this and let the public speak,” he said. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice Brenner agreed. “What we’re actually doing is engaging the public,” he said. “If, in fact, the public is to say ‘yes, there should be direct election,’ then that will guide council to follow the will of the people.” Wa rd 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson voted against the motion. He cited concerns with represen- tation, saying how would an elected chairman represent the issues of the north fairly when there are so many more votes to be won in other areas. He also has concerns with having an elected regional chairman who would be more concerned with winning votes than representing the region. Mayor Dave Ryan also didn’t sup- port the motion. Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean looked at the issue a different way. He thought if the regional chair- man was appointed from the group of elected regional councillors the mo- tion wouldn’t be necessary. “This would not be before us tonight because people would feel secure that the chairman is an elected official,” he said. ✦ Pickering from page A1 Pickering votes for question community for health care. “I believe that decision flies in the face of every commitment that has ever been made to our residents,” he said. His motion asked that the de- cision to remove the services effec- tive Dec. 14 be re- versed within five days of the mo- tion passing. The hospital made the deci- sion to temporar- ily consolidate services because of a shortage of pediatricians at the Ajax facility and the safety concerns that come from doctors performing births without that specialized backup. Mayor Dave Ryan also voted against hearing the motion. “I too am angry,” he said. “Anger is not a luxury we can afford. We have to address this collectively in the commu- nity and with the administration and the board.” He offered to facilitate a meeting with staff, the board, and administration from both sites to work towards a solution. In an interview after the meeting Hume Martin, hospital chief executive officer and president, shared some of what he had hoped to tell council. He said for two years the majority of pediatric coverage at Rouge Valley has been done by physicians who are not active staff and that comes at a premium cost. The hospital has been willing to pay that cost in order to offer the service and ensure patient safety, but the shortage is just too great now and the hospital had to make a decision, he said. “We could, in theory, provide a service without pediatric backup, but we would be obliged to let women and families know that,” he said, adding obstetricians at the hospital have said they wouldn’t practice without the backup. “It’s a patient safety issue, it’s real,” he said. “It’s simply a matter of not having pe- diatricians. Period.” ✦ Very from page A1 ‘Very dark day’ for city Kevin Ashe A/P PA GE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 T here is a new website available that purport- edly hooks up people looking to carpool. I initially thought this was a pretty good idea. But, the more I thought about it, the ickier it became. Isn’t it kind of like an auto- mobile Lavalife? I mean, I don’t always like sharing my car with friends, let alone complete strangers. And let’s face it; people aren’t always exactly forth- coming over the Internet. What do you do, for instance, when “Fit, young biz exec, seeking lift to King and Bay” turns out to be 400-pound Louie, a 45-year-old guy who manages the Subway across from Commerce Court, lives with his mom and can’t even spell anti-perspirant? Keep in mind this service is primarily for commuters like me, who routinely spend anywhere from one to three hours a day getting to and from work. Remember, one hour of normal time is four hours in annoying jerk time. That’s not even factoring in rush hour and traffic jam de- lays. When we were living in Thornhill, my wife and I once drove an acquaintance home from a downtown theatre en- gagement. The guy seemed totally normal. But seemingly normal people often turn into morons the moment you put them in a car. This fellow had a particularly bad case of “leaning-forward-from-the- middle-of-the-backseat-and- not-shutting-up-itis.” He was one of those peo- ple, I guess, who simply can- not stand silence in a car. And so he blathered. He had something to say about ev- erything. “Boy this road is bumpy huh? Did you know that Tar- mac comes from the words Tar and MacAdam, the name of the guy who invented it? A lot of people think it’s the same as asphalt, but they’re mistaken...” Eventually, realizing we had a problem, we subtly turned up the volume on the radio, but he just matched it with his own. Next, we stopped acknowl- edging his comments with our head-nods or “Uh-huhs.” He didn’t care. He verbally bulldozed his way over any and all conventions of polite conversation. He droned on and on, filling the confines of the car to stifling with his own hot air. Soon we didn’t even look at him. That didn’t slow him down a whit. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. To this day he is the only human being I have ever seen my wife yell the words “Shut up!” at. Around about the 401 she lost it. Had I not been lulled into stupefaction by the constant stream of inan- ity from the backseat I might have seen it coming and per- haps intervened. Her fingernails were dig- ging gouges into the steering wheel and her jaw muscles clenching and unclenching like someone trying desper- ately not to vomit. Then, sud- denly, with the intensity of a cobra striking, she snapped her head around. Her angry face inches from his jowly, blabbering puss, she let him have it. I can’t be sure, but I think, had we not been in the mid- dle of three lanes of 100-ki- lometre-an-hour traffic, she would have pulled over and kicked his irritating butt out of the vehicle too. As it was, her message was so frightening that neither he nor I spoke another word for the remainder of the trip. 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 Speak up to save obstetrics To the editor: Re: ‘Doctors lose confidence in hospital,’ Dec. 4. It’s a shame to learn that Rouge Valley Ajax and Picker- ing hospital is having to close its pediatrics ward due to “a lack of pediatricians”. As a resident of Pickering, I ask our leaders and decision- makers of both the hospital, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, and the Minister of Health, George Smitherman, how do you sit back and allow a growing region like Durham to have health services taken away? Isn’t this the reason why we were paying hefty health taxes in order to ensure adequate medical facilities are main- tained? From what I read in the ar- ticle, there has been ongoing problems for awhile at this fa- cility. I am surprised that the final straw is just to close the unit and move elsewhere. I urge residents of Pickering and Ajax and others to rally together and get this decision reversed and resolved once and for all. Anela Jadunandan Pickering EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Some people just can’t take a hint CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you plan to use the new Dur- ham regional transit system when it launches in the new year? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you feel 50 Cent should be banned from performing in Canada? Votes cast: 356 Yes: 60.7 % No: 39.3 % Bring him on! Three-month-old Liam Longo is pumped for his first Christmas. Mom Shannon snapped this pic of the youngster in his Santa Claus suit. You can see it and many more festive photos at citizenseye. com, where we’re looking for photos of your favourite Christmas tree and tree ornament in addition to school Christmas concerts, Santa Claus parades and, of course, baby pictures. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s newest initiative. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Province must lead on waste policies Municipalities trying to address problem need guidelines You can’t blame Greater Toronto Area municipal politicians for worrying about what to do with the four tonnes of trash produced in the GTA each year. They realize the option of shipping the garbage to Michigan landfills is not a long-term solution to a problem that won’t go away. In fact, the Michigan garbage plan could be halted within a few months should U.S. legislators decide to close the international border to trash haulers. GTA politicians recently took their concerns about garbage to the provincial Ministry of the Environment, which has the final say when it comes to trash legislation. But a spokesman for the min- istry, who attended a Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton Mayors and Chairs meeting at Durham Region headquarters in Whitby, had little to say about the issue. That didn’t sit well with local leaders who feel the Province must show the way in helping to find solutions for the burgeoning gar- bage problem. The issue is complex and so are the solutions. Local landfills have been filled by decades of trash dumping and the desire to find new sites is rife with “not in my backyard” strife. An attempt by Durham, in concert with York and Peterborough, to develop a new way to get rid of waste -- such as through incin- eration -- will take many years to implement. It will require the necessary environmental assessment in addition to many other approvals and would be available by 2012 at the earliest. Even then, there’s no guarantee the Province would approve such an idea. That’s what it comes down to -- getting direction from the Prov- ince that will provide clear guidelines for municipalities which are trying to deal aggressively with an ongoing problem. The Province, as it is now doing with Ontario’s energy concerns for the future, must take trash seriously and prepare a report that deals with long-term waste issues. Either new landfill sites must be developed or new ways found to dispose of waste. While it will be up to municipalities to follow through on any provincial guidelines, the local levels of government do need a sensible, practical long-term plan. Only the Province can adequately address that issue. Hospital decision must be reversed To the editor: Re: ‘Doctors lose confidence in hospital,’ Dec. 4. What shoddy and uncon- scionable treatment of the citizens of Ajax, Pickering and Whitby by the hospital and the Ontario government. To close maternity and re- lated services at our Ajax and Pickering hospital is mad- ness. Why does Rouge Valley Centenary have access to the needed pediatric staff and we, a sister to Centenary, do not? The region is growing expo- nentially with young fami- lies and they will be denied the ability to deliver the new Durham citizens in their local hospital. We have suffered the clo- sure of Whitby hospital and now this. Does the govern- ment realize the possibility of a further demand on our emergency services as people try to get into Scarborough for an untimely delivery and call an ambulance for assistance. I am a mother, a grand- mother and a health-care worker and this affects me on a personal and professional level. This is disgusting treat- ment of the citizens of Dur- ham Region and it must not be allowed to go forward. Sue Masters, Ajax Lack of staff ‘not an excuse’ To the editor: Re: ‘Doctors lose confidence in hospital,’ Dec. 4. I am shocked and dismayed that some bureaucrat finally got his or her way and has suc- ceeded in closing the mater- nity ward at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. He or she must be delighted they finally succeeded in their mission. What department is next? Perhaps the whole facility? As an Ajax resident for almost 40 years, it looks like the hospital may not be fully functional when I need it the most. Inability to find adequate staff is not an excuse. This smells of political bureaucra- cy and lack of effort. My daughter was expect- ing to use this facility in the very near future. As of today she hasn’t even been present- ed with an alternative. I am sure one will come once the gamesmanship has ended. Bill Watson Ajax P PA GE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 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. 12 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Dec. 15 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm Dec. 19 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 12 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm On Race Relations & Equity 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Puss in Boots Dec. 10 & 11 Tickets $15.00 Call Now 905.683.8401 Christmas in the Village Sun., Dec. 11 Noon to 3:30 pm Hwy. 7 between Brock Rd. & Westney Rd. 905.683.8401 City Services & Leisure GuideWINTER 2005/2006 REGISTER NOW WINTER City Services & Leisure Guide Registration Has Begun... Sign Up Today! 5 Simple Ways to Register Tele-Reg from Home, Fax, Mail, In Person, or Drop-off Call 905.420.4621 for Registration Information cityofpickering.com Pickering's New Animal Services Effective January1, 2006 the City of Pickering will be providing Animal Services to our community. Look forward to new programs and expanded hours of operation in 2006. For more information please direct enquiries to: Toll Free: 1.866.683.2760 Email: animalservices@city.pickering.on.ca SERVING OUR CITIZENS AND OUTDOOR SKATING saturday december 10th !YLIMAFERITNEEHTROFNUFEERF* Puss In Boots December 10th & 11th Brougham Community Hall Movies & Crafts December 10th OPG Pickering Nuclear Information Centre 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm ** Christmas in the Village December 11th 12 noon to 3:30 pm Pickering Museum Village Mayor’s Light Tour (Adults 55+) We dnesday, December 7th See website for bus info. Ho Ho Storytime Thursday, December 8th 10:00 am Claremont Library Tr ee Lighting & Fireworks Friday, December 9 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Esplanade Park, behind City Hall th Snow Much Fun & The Science of Snow Saturday, December 10 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Esplanade Park & Pickering Central Library Make a Joyful Noise Community Music Nights December 13th & 14th 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall th Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Pickering Recreation Complex New Year’s Eve Free Family Skate, Swim & Countdown Saturday, December 31st 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1st Annual Free Mayors New Years Day Levee Sunday, January 1, 2006 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm City Hall * Tickets must be Purchased ** Admission Fee Required ALL other events FREE th WINTERFEST BALLOTS TO WIN! Starting November 12 at Pickering Town Centre Guest Services - Enter to WIN! City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) Dec. 23 8:30 am - 12 noon Dec. 26 & 27 CLOSED Dec. 30 8:30 am - 12 noon Jan. 2 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX 905.831.1711 Dec. 24 7:00 am - 12 noon Dec. 25 & 26 CLOSED Dec. 31 7:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Activities Jan. 1 CLOSED Dec. 27, 28, 29 & 30 OPEN Child Supervision A.M. Only RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Dec. 23, 27, 28, 29 & 30, Jan 2 -6 OPEN 6:00 am - 10:00 pm Dec. 24, 25 & 26 CLOSED Dec. 31 OPEN 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Swim Jan. 1 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Dec. 27, 28, 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tim Horton's Free Skate Dec. 25 & 26 CLOSED Dec. 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Family Count Down Skate Jan. 1 CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CLOSED EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905.683.4319 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CENTRAL BRANCH & PETTICOAT CREEK Dec. 24 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Dec. 25, 26 & 27 CLOSED Dec. 31 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Jan. 1 & 2 CLOSED CLAREMONT, GREENWOOD, WHITEVALE Contact branch for Holiday Hours AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY Dec. 24 No Dial-A-Bus Service. Dec. 25 No Service. Dec. 26 Regular Saturday Service. No Specialized Services. Pre- booked Dialysis. Dec. 27 Extended Saturday Service starting at 6:00 am. Specialized Services. Pre-booked Dialysis only. Jan. 1 No Service. Free Dial-A-Bus 8:00 pm - 1:00 am Jan. 2 Extended Saturday Service. Specialized Services. Pre-booked Dialysis only. CITY OF PICKERING PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE #2 Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 401 Schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment The City of Pickering is currently undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment for a pedestrian bridge that would provide a barrier free connection from the south side of Highway 401 at the Pickering GO Station to the north side of Highway 401 in the vicinity of the Pickering To wn Centre. The Study is being conducted in compliance with Schedule C of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Public Open House #1 was held on October 19, 2005. Information was exchanged between the public, government agencies, other stakeholders, and the Project Team regarding the Study scope and issues, the problem/opportunity statement, alternative ways of crossing Highway 401, and the preferred solution of constructing a pedestrian bridge over Highway 401. Public Open House #2 will provide the public with an opportunity to review and discuss alternative design concepts and components for the pedestrian bridge, their evaluation, and related environmental considerations. This will assist the Project Team in determining what the bridge will look like (form and architectural features), how it will connect to grade at either end, and how it will operate (functional features, amenities, and green technologies). Public comments obtained at the meeting will be incorporated into the final Study recommendations and design decisions, which will be documented in an Environmental Study Report (ESR). It is anticipated that the ESR will be completed in early 2006, and a Notice of Completion will be published at that time. Display material for the Study will be available for viewing in the Pickering City Hall Lobby from December 12 through 15, 2005. The second Public Open House has been scheduled for: Thursday December 15, 2005 Pickering City Hall Lobby One The Esplanade, Pickering 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Information requests or questions may be directed to: Comments and information regarding this Class Environmental Assessment are being collected under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Thomas Melymuk, MCIP, RPP Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy City of Pickering One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905.420.4636 Fax: 905.420.4610 Email: tmelymuk@city.pickering.on.ca Web site: cityofpickering.com Mr. Laurence Cudlip, OAA Consultant Project Manager TSH Engineers Architects and Planners 300 Water Street Whitby, ON L1N 9J2 Phone: 905.668.9363 x2291 Fax: 905.668.0221 Email: lcudlip@tsh.ca "Christmas Through a Child's Eyes" 2005 Santa Claus Parade WINNING ENTRIES BEST COMMUNITY GROUP AWARD 5th Pickering Beavers and Cubs BEST CORPORATE AND/OR COMMERCIAL GROUP AWARD Montessori Learning Centre BEST YOUTH GROUP Pickering Dolphins Football Club PRESIDENT'S CHOICE AWARD Amberlea Presbyterian Church T hank you from the Kinsmen & Kinette Club A/P PA GE A8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 R S T U X VY Z is for A Z-to--to-Holiday Gift Ideas B E G H K JN Q Ais for Awesome Baskets From A to Z We have something for everyone on your list! 85 Kingston Rd. 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While quantities last CHRISTMAS AJAXAJAX A/P PA GE 4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005P PA GE B1 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 Sports briefs DECEMBER 7, 2005 [ Swimming ] Another Classic at the Pickering pool PICKERING — The 19th annual Lisa Flood Christmas Classic is in the pool this weekend, featuring more than 2,000 en- tries -- its biggest in many years. Named after two-time Olympian and former Pickering Swim Club member Lisa Flood, the meet is at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex pool from Dec. 9 to 11. Nineteen teams from across Ontario will compete. The meet will also be marked by the presentation of a $75,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to the swim club on Fri- day afternoon at 4 p.m. The meet starts on Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m. until noon. The afternoon sessions start at 2 p.m. Spectators are admitted free without charge. The Pickering Recreation Complex is at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. [ Curling ] Richardson wins close one over Pine Ridge DURHAM — The last shot proved decisive for the J. Clarke Richardson Col- legiate curling team in its Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) con- test against Pine Ridge Secondary School. Tied 4-4 heading into the final end, Richardson made its last shot to take the winning point in a 5-4 victory at the Oshawa Curling Club last Wednesday af- ternoon. Pine Ridge will be on the pebbled ice again Friday when it faces All Saints Catholic Secondary School of Whitby. [ Ringette ] National league game Saturday PICKERING — The National Ringette League stages an exhibition game at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Satur- day. The neutral-site contest features the Richmond Hill Lightning taking on the Que- bec Cyclones at the complex’s Delaney Arena at 2:30 p.m. The Lightning feature lots of local talent, including current Team Canada member Beth Hurren of Pickering. The Lightning are currently ranked sixth in the country with Hurren leading the team with 16 goals and 10 assists. Other local players for Richmond Hill include Lindsay and Nicole Freeman, Lindsey Giordano, Shauna Hamer, Ashleigh and Courtney Howell, Lindsay McGill and Ka ren McWilliams. The Lightning are part of the five-team NRL Ontario Division, which competes within Ontario and plays crossover games with the four-team Quebec Division. There are currently 19 teams playing in four divi- sions across Canada. The NRL exhibition game is one of the featured contests as part of the annual Pickering Ringette Tournament this week- end. For more information, log on to www. nationalringetteleague.ca. [ Hockey ] Durham Lightning blank Avalanche DURHAM — The Durham Lightning padded their lead atop the National Women’s Hockey League standings with a win over the Quebec Avalanche in La Belle Province on the weekend. Standout goaltending by Desirae Clark, who turned aside 31 shots en route to her third shutout of the season, enabled the Lightning to hold off the Avalanche 2-0 on Sunday. The two teams were to have played on Saturday, but the game was postponed. The Lightning hosted the Oakville Ice at the Ajax Community Centre on Tuesday night after press time. The Lightning opened the scoring in the first period on a goal by Teresa Mar- chese and then withstood a barrage of Quebec shots in the third period as the Avalanche tried in vain to net the tying goal on Clark. Team captain Joanne Eustace put the game away with an insurance marker late in the third. FFROM THE NET OUTROM THE NET OUT News Advertiser sports editor Al Rivett is blogging about the Panthers and Attack. Visit durhamregion.typepad.com/the_ohl/ Barrington wins one for coach Pickering boxer earns provincial junior title; headed to nationals in Quebec next month By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Marlon Barrington wasn’t just boxing for himself when he captured the gold medal at the recent Ontario Open Junior and Senior Boxing Championships in Sarnia. He dedicated his junior 91-kilogram weight class gold to his longtime coach, Preston Roberts at the Liverpool Boxing Club, who’s been with him every step of the way through his five-year career. Roberts’s influence, says Barrington, is what has kept him in the fight game, and inspired him to achieve his current provincial title. “I was very happy, not only for my- self, but for my coach who’s ill right now,” says the 18-year-old. “He had a biopsy and he hasn’t got the results back yet. He doesn’t think he’ll be in it (boxing) too much longer. “I dedicated it to him. I gave him the medal. He tried to give it back, but I wouldn’t let him.” Barrington won his provincial title over Brandon Hrytzak of the Up- town Boxing Club, with the Pickering boxer moving up a weight class to 91 kilograms. After winning the first two rounds, Barrington had some problems with Hrytzak in the third, seeing his eight-point lead dwindle to four. In the fourth, however, Barrington picked it up to win convincingly on points, 39- 27. “I gave up 10 pounds to fight him, but I beat him on all three score cards,” says Barrington. Barrington says it hasn’t been easy to work his ring training around his work and school. A Grade 12 student at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering who also works part-time at Wa l-Mart, he still managed to train 10 hours a week in preparation for provin- cials. Now, Barrington will be part of On- tario’s junior team heading to the Junior National Amateur Boxing Champion- ships in St-Hyacinthe, Que. from Jan. 26 to 29. He’s confident another gold medal is within his grasp. “A lot of training needs to be done and I’ve heard that there’s a lot of good competition (in his weight class), but I’m pretty confident,” he says. In his five years in boxing, Barrington’s entered the ring 25 times, posting a 15-7 record. His three other bouts were exhi- bition fights, which automatically count as a draw. Mike Pochwat/ News Advertiser photo Liverpool Boxing Club’s Marlon Barrington captured his 91-kilogram weight class in the open junior category at the recent provincial championships in Sarnia. Upon winning the gold, he turned the medal over to his longtime coach at the club, Preston Roberts. Pickering Panthers keep unbeaten string intact Tyler Melancon P anthers’ Postscript The Panthers’ newest acquisi- tion, forward Cory Battista, didn’t get his first start in the Pickering lineup against his old team, the Stouffville Spirit, on Friday as ex- pected. Panthers’ head coach John Winder notes he had a change of heart about inserting Battista into the lineup, saying he hadn’t been ac- tive in two weeks. Battista did, however, land in the Panthers’ lineup in Seguin against the Bruins, but made a quick exit after receiving a checking-from-be- hind minor penalty that also included a game misconduct, in the first pe- riod... The Seguin game also marked a rare start for backup netminder Bryan Eustace, as Mark Duch- esne has been on fire in earning six wins in a row before Friday’s tie with Stouffville... The Panthers called up Ajax- Pickering Raiders midget ‘AAA’ play- er Brent Shearer for Saturday’s game in Seguin. He contributed solid play, along with an assist on Justin Fox’s game-winning marker... Juniors stretch streak to eight games By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — With several Picker- ing Panthers down and out with injuries, two others stepped up to fill the void in the team’s weekend games. With solid contributions from Josh Domingues and Tyler Melancon, the limping Panthers pushed their unbeaten streak to eight games with a tie and a win, thus preserving their current status as the hottest team of late in the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League. With no fewer than five players out of the lineup for Saturday’s tilt in the Parry Sound region against the upstart Seguin Bruins of the North Conference, the Pan- thers scored an improbable 7-5 victory. The Panthers (17-10-1-1) started the weekend with a 5-5 draw with the Stouffville Spirit at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Friday evening. In Saturday’s game, the Pan- thers trailed 3-1 after the first pe- riod, but roared back in the second period to tie the score at 4-4 before the second intermis- sion. Pickering outgunned Seguin in the third, scoring three goals, including an empty netter by Justin Fox for his second goal of the game. The victory over Seguin, to a large degree, came as a result of solid play by the two Panthers’ rookies. Melancon led the way with a four-point perfor- mance, including a hat trick. Meanwhile, Domingues was equally impressive with a pair of goals. Panthers head coach John Wind- er praised the work of Melancon and Domingues, as well as Fox and diminu- tive forward Greg Riggs, who were also effective in the weekend games. “We got excellent work out of Tyler Melancon, Greg Riggs and Justin Fox. They really stepped it up, especially Mel- ancon, who got extra ice and he showed (he deserved it). He’s really coming into his own. He’s playing good hockey right now,” says Winder. Of Domingues, Winder says the for- mer captain of the Markham Waxers midget ‘AAA’ squad showed his leader- ship abilities in Saturday’s game. “He got us going,” says Winder. “He knew we were down and he stepped it up. He acted like a captain. I can see why he was the captain of his team last year.” Out of the lineup for Saturday’s game were Chris Jones (strained knee), Todd Hosmer (slight concussion), Andrew Dissanayake (bruised liver) and Brett Connolly (ankle). Early in Saturday’s game, captain Ryan Annesley was in- jured on a slash, and didn’t return as a precaution. He’s expected to be OK to go to the Canadian junior ‘A’ prospects game in Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Some of the players, says Winder, will miss tonight’s (Wednesday) home game against the Couchiching Terriers at the complex at 7:30 p.m. All are expected back for Friday’s contest in Toronto against the St. Michael’s Buzzers, which the Panthers are chasing for second- place in the South Conference stand- ings. Winder points out his charges blew two two-goal leads in Friday’s tie with Stouffville. He did acknowledge, how- ever, that the steady stream of injuries suffered in the game didn’t help mat- ters. “We weren’t able to hold them off. But, we were definitely getting a lot of injuries. With that in mind, we weren’t too disappointed (with the draw).” The Panthers are also in action on Sunday when they host the Aurora Ti- gers at the complex at 6:30 p.m. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Stride for stride PICKERING — Pickering Panthers’ Ryan Wilkinson, right, attempts to separate an Oshawa player from the puck during minor bantam ‘AA’ action at the recent Oshawa Crow’s Hockey Tournament. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com UPCOMING The Pickering High School Trojans senior football team plays for the Metro Bowl title at Toronto’s Rogers Centre Thursday at 7:30 p.m. A/P PA GE B3 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005 PONTIAC • BUICK GMC COMMERCIAL TRUCK CENTRE www.boyerpontiac.com APSLEY PICKERING Michael Boyer Pontiac Buick GMC (1988) Ltd. Sales Manager ROBERT VALLERIANI Ext. 333 715 Kingston Rd. Ajax, Pickering: 905-831-2693 (401 & Whites Rd. Exit) Toronto & surrounding areas: 416-798-7989 Pickering, Ont. 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The chapter has a busy agenda for 2006, including school presentations, video contest for secondary students, mall displays, and a host of public awareness campaigns to help Stop Impaired Driving. Reducing the current Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) legal limit from .08 to .05 is presently being challenged by MADD Durham. Soliciting reform from our government is an agenda that remains ongoing. Saving lives and encouraging residents to be responsible while consuming alcohol is a challenge that the Chapter volunteers work continuously towards. A few hints for responsible party hosting and drinking over the holidays • Arrange accommodation for guests who drink too much, prepare emergency stay over kits, tooth brush etc • Pour the drinks yourself so you know how much is being consumed. • Do NOT serve the designated driver • Offer non alcoholic cocktails • Have alternative rides home available -- call a cab, stay over or you be the designated driver • Serve food Friends help friends get home, please drive sober and while celebrating this holiday season. Please support MADD Durham and their efforts to keep our community safe from impaired drivers. This Holiday Season By Nancy Codlin ADVERTISING FEATURE MADD Durham Holiday Greeting DON’T ONTARIO HYUNDAI 1505 DUNDAS STREET EAST, WHITBY (905) 668-5100 $95 VEHICLE ACQUISITION SALE 4 DAY SALE! 4 DAY SALE! CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: December 2 - 8. 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Durham West midgets capture Whitby title DURHAM — The Durham West Lightning midget ‘BB’ rep hockey team captured its third tournament crown of the season, but it didn’t come easily. In fact, it took six games plus over- time and a six-player shootout at the Whitby Wolves Hockey Tournament last weekend to get the job done. In the final against Petrolia, the Light- ning emerged with a 1-0 victory. Caleigh Campbell secured the victory with the game-winning goal in the shootout. The Lightning battled their way through earlier contests with a 5-3 semifinal victory over the Hamilton Hawks and a quarter-final win of 3-1 over Vaughan. Durham West defeated Scarborough 2-0 and tied Hamilton and Kingston 3-3 and 0-0, respectively, in the round- robin portion of the tournament. Samantha Harman and Suzanne Sherman shared the goaltending du- ties. Other team members are Lee-Ann Murphy, Cati Taylor, Meagan Baird, Shelly Ilott, Kristen Poirier, Laura Wa- ters, Deanna Boyce, Tasha and Nikki Akai, Darija Davidson, Morgan Gerrie, Jayde Connolly, Stephanie Fraser and Ashley Brifoglio. The Whitby tournament champion- ship represents the team’s third tourna- ment crown in three attempts, winning in Rochester and Oshawa earlier in the season. The Lightning’s season record stands at an impressive 18-0-8. Don Fraser and Mike Connolly coach the team. Lightning strikes for a third time at tournament AJAX — The Young Singers present a festive evening in Ajax featuring the Random Notes and the Durham Youth Orchestra String Quartet. ‘In The Spirit of the Season’ is Dec. 17 at St. George’s Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr. Cocktails are at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Tickets are $50. There will be prizes raffled off, in- cluding two nights at an Ottawa hotel and a $100 gift certificate at The Keg restaurant. 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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT entertainmentdurhamregion.com Check out Durham’s new singing group Chamber chorus performs in Ajax A J AX — West Durham residents have the chance to witness history Sun- day, as the Durham Region Chamber Cho- rus takes the stage in Ajax. “This is our first, kind-of-official, just- us concert,” reports co-conductor Mi- chelle Amenta of the newly-formed group. Clifford Azavedo also conducts the chorus, made up of 25 young people rang- ing in age from eight to 17 years, many of whom have a musical background and take private music lessons. The chorus performs at 3 p.m. on Dec. 11 at St. George’s Anglican Church, 77 Randall Dr. Ms. Amenta says the chorus is per- forming nine choral pieces and seven members will sing solos, including tunes such as Silent Night and O Holy Night. Admission is free, but there’s a sug- gested donation of $10 and donations will be also be accepted for the Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund. Hangin’ at Main A J AX — The Ajax Public Library sup- ports artisans and arts groups by provid- ing display space. The Rotary Room in the library’s main branch is available for monthly exhibits and 2006 scheduling has already begun. The space has nearly 80 linear feet of picture rail and can accommodate up to 36 hung works. The library promotes exhibits via press releases to the local media and on the library web page. Exhibits are open to the public during regular library hours, when the Rotary Room is not in use. There’s additional display space in a case in the front foyer, suitable for small works including art, jewelry, pottery, needle crafts and sculpture. The case can be booked independent- ly or in conjunction with the Rotary Room. If you’re interested in displaying your works, contact Cindy Kimber at cindy kimber@townofajax.com. DURHAM — Students across Ontario are learning more about the Under- ground Railroad and African-Canadian culture thanks to an Uxbridge author, Oshawa author, drummer and storytell- er. Lynette Roy, of Uxbridge, is the author of the Canadian Heroes Series, work- books which provide detailed informa- tion about famous Canadians for stu- dents from Grade 6 through high school. Her latest is Underground Railroad Sto- ries of Courage, Determination and Dis- cipline. Oshawa’s Dr. George Blake, a retired clinical psychologist, has contributed a chapter, entitled The Psychology of Africa Drumming. Other contributors include Tessa Benn-Ireland and Bryan Prince. The book is part of Uxbridge’s bicentennial celebrations for 2006. Roy explains the book deals with the legendary system by which slaves from the southern United States escaped to freedom in Canada. One of the people discussed in the book is Uxbridge-born abolitionist Stewart Taylor, who left for the United States to find a job. A Quak- er, he eventually met John Brown, who intended to free the American slaves by force. In 1859, Taylor took part in Brown’s attack on the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry and was killed. Brown was captured, tried for treason, hanged and later regarded as a hero and martyr by abolitionists. The connection of the abolitionist movement to Durham Region is one many people aren’t aware of and one Roy is proud to make known. Other people included in the book are Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Anderson Abbott, the first Canadian-born Black doctor to graduate from the University of Toronto and a surgeon in the American Civil War and Elijah McCoy, whose family fled to Canada along the Underground Rail- road and who patented 72 inventions, including the lawn sprinkler. Roy said the idea for the book came after she’d made a presentation about the railroad at an Ontario high school. She was del- uged with questions and decided on a book tailored to students. In her introduction, Roy, a native of Trinidad, said the stories have special significance for her. In an interview, she said people everywhere have reason to thank the abolitionists and slaves who fought in many ways for freedom. “You can see the dream realized, all the people who have benefited from their efforts,” she said. She’s made presentations to Dur- ham schools and more are coming up. There’s also another book on the topic coming out soon, she said. Blake said he is proud to be part of the book and pass on some detailed infor- mation about drumming which Blacks brought to North America from Africa. “The drum is traditionally a part of everyday life and... the religious life of the people,” he said. But drumming in North America was seen as pagan by the Christians, who tried to suppress it. It survived, although it became more universal, with women welcome to take part, he said. In Af- rica, the tradition was men drummed, women danced, he said. 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QUALIFICATIONS: The incumbent will possess a degree or diploma with 2 years experience in related sales and have a working knowledge of homecare medical equipment and clinical services. The incumbent will be organized, able to plan, co-ordinate, have excellent inter-personal skills and be able to work within budgets and meet tight deadlines. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Prior sales and marketing experience will be considered an asset. The incumbent will be results oriented and have the ability to work independently. INTERESTED CANDIDATES ARE INVITED TO APPLY IN WRITING, QUOTING THE POSTING NUMBER TO: "M05 -0036" Arely Fukuyama Medigas – HR –Admin Support 1470 Derwent Way Delta, BC,V3M 6H9 Confidential fax: 604-527-0747 Email: arely_fukuyama@praxair.com Study in a small class environment in AJAX Student assistance/funding may be available for qualified students FA ST TRACK YOUR...CAREER IN BUSINESS DIAMOND INSTITUTE of Business and Computer Technology (905) 427-1922 diamondinstitute.ca LEARN • General Business • Bookkeeping Basics • Accounting and Finance • Accounting Software • Payroll Administration • Office Software PREPARE FOR • Payroll Certification • CGA Credits • MOS Certification Matheis Associates is a full service Benefits consulting firm located in Pickering for 20+ years and we require a Receptionist/Administrator. Your accomplishments include 10+years experience within Reception/Switchboard and Customer Care. You have exceptional MS Office and keyboarding skills (60 + wpm), excellent communication skills, can work independently within a team setting, and maintain a professional image and demeanour at all times. Your strengths include the ability to multi-task and adapt quickly to emerging projects and situations. Composing of business correspondence, reports and spreadsheets. Provide professional, calm and tactful approach. Knowledge of Employer Benefits, Human Resources and Financial Services Industry an asset. Own transportation necessary. If you desire a Competitive Salary, Benefits and for the right person opportunity for advancement, please apply in confidence to: resumes@matheisassociates.com or if you prefer via mail to, Matheis Associates Benefits Consultants Inc. Human Resources 1099 Kingston Road, Suite 204 PICKERING, ON L1V 1B5 We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Looking for a more Challenging, rewarding career? One that makes use of your talents…. Rewards your efforts? Bennett's Home Furnishings of Pickering is growing and we are looking for the right people to grow along with us. Moving into the world of Furniture sales may be just the right niche for you. You are assertive, dedicated, and have strong interpersonal skills. You want those skills to be used in a creative and strong company devoted to their customers and their employees. You are able to work retail hours and have strong business and retail background. Compensation ranges from $35,000 to $60,000 per year plus health and dental plan. Send or drop resume to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd., Pickering, L1V 1B5, Fax 905-420-3247. No phone calls please. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted AZ, DZ Drivers We are an expanding Environmental Waste Management Company in Pickering looking for a safe, reliable drivers with a valid AZ or DZ license, a clean abstract, a clean CVOR, a positive attitude, excellent customer service and communication skills and the ability to do heavy lifting. Vacuum truck experience preferred but will train Fax: 905-428-6007, email: humanresources@dlenv.com G4S Security Services (Canada) Ltd Looking For 3 FULL TIME MOBILE OFFICERS We are looking for highly motivated, mature individuals, with good communication skills, to join our growing team in Durham Region. Must Have: •Grade 12 or Equivalent •Clean Driver Abstract •Ability to work flexible rotation •Must qualify for insurance standards. Apply in person from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon - Fri. or fax resume to Peter @ (905) 579-8028 214 King Street E., 2nd Floor, Oshawa All new applications must complete and pass pre-screen test. Metroland Durham Region Media Group OUTBOUND TELESALES REPRESENTATIVE Permanent Part Time The Advertising Department of the Port Perry Star has an immediate opening for a permanent part time telesales representative.This position reports directly the Advertising Sales Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: .Sell advertising over the telephone to new and existing customers .Seek out new opportunities to sell advertising to underdeveloped customers or those in underdeveloped business categories. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL: .Have exceptional organizational skills .Be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously .Have excellent oral and written communication skills .Have the ability to co-ordinate sustained features .Be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and maintain a client-focus .Be achievement oriented and goal inspired .Have basic/intermediate level computer skills Applicants should possess previous sales experience. Those interested, should apply in writing , including resume with references, to: The Port Perry Star 180 Mary Street, Unit 11, Port Perry, ON L9L 1C4 Attn: Deb McEachern, Advertising Manager Fa x: 905-985-4160 Email: dmceachern@durhamregion.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted. YMCA DURHAM EMPLOYMENT SERVICES YOUTH FOYER WE WANT YOUR OPINION! Provide your feedback on the employment services that we offer at the YMCA YOUTH FOYER and enjoy a FREE PIZZA LUNCH AND YMCA GIFT! Let us know how our workshops, job postings and staff can best suit your job search needs! 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We are looking to fill the following positions over the next few months: Tour Boss/Supervisors Licensed Millwrights/Mechanics Electrical and Instrumentation Technicians Machine Tenders Back Tenders Third Hands Qualified applicants may forward their résumé to the following: Email: recruiter@newforest.ca Address: 111 Progress Avenue Scarborough, Ontario M1P 2Y9 FRAMING CARPENTERS & CARPENTER HELPERS Required for construction company working in the Durham Region. Experience is an asset. Fax resume to: 905-655-9138 FREE RV SALES SEMINAR Dec. 12th - Monday 9am -Noon •Know you're Good at Selling •Tired of Struggling Car Sales •Ready for a Career Change •Excellent Pay & Benefit Plan RV CENTRE Hwy 12 Myrtle, South of Port Perry Call 1-888-743-9378 To Register DURHAM COLLEGE Fast Track Tr aining - Receive training from the #1 rated College in the GTA. Choose from Computer Desktop Support & Networking, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Disc Jockey, Film Production Assistant, and Warehouse Management. There are jobs in these fields if you are trained. For more info. call Colin @ 905-721-3336. Tr ansport Training TM Centres of Canada Inc. DRIVER SAFETY AND TRADE SKILL DEVELOPMENT 1-866-966-0626 FORKLIFTSAFETY TRAINING 1818 Hopkins St. S 905-668-4211 BROOKFIELD HOMES is looking for a Junior Estimator. Candidate should be a hard-working individu- al, self-starter, detail-oriented with analytical skills. Must have certification or diploma as construction estimator, blueprint reading and advance working knowledge in Microsoft Excel and Word. Those qualified and inter- ested please fax your resume to 905-477-9001 or email to: careers@brookfieldhomes.ca DRIVERS Needed Immediately to deliver Flyers & Newspapers in the Ajax area. Must have van. Paid cash bi-weekly. Serious inquiries only! Call 905-619-9954. EARN $100+ DAILY.- Taxi Taxi is hiring drivers, 6 full time night posi- tions available. Call (905)571-7951 ask for Dave. GOOD OPPORTUNITY for AZ Drivers needed. Clean abstract and U.S. experience. Full or part- time. Benefit package. Call 877- 606-0661. INSERTERS NEEDED! For Ajax warehouse. Serious calls only. Please call 905-619-9954. CLEANERS WANTED - hourly or contract. Must have experience in fire and smoke restoration. Fax re- sume to 905 728-3179. APPLY TODAY,start tomorrow! Distribution company seeks to fill 12 openings by Friday. Customer Service and Sales. Will train. Call Sara (905) 837-9200. ARAMARK CANADA LTD,a leader in the food service industry is looking for part-time general help to work in our high school caf- eterias. We are currently looking to fill two positions, one at Father Leo Austin Catholic School and the other at Holy Trinity Catholic School in Courtice. Both these po- sitions offer 3-5 hrs of work per day, five days a week. We are ALSO looking for part-time work- ers in the Durham Region. The successful candidates must com- plete and pass a police back- ground check. Please send re- sume to: Sharon Weatherbee, R.R. #2 Fenelon Falls, Ont. KOM 1NO AVON Recently retired? Loss of income or would like additional income? To start a new home based business. and sell incredible Christmas products Call Pauline today 1-866-888-5288 Fr ee gift upon joining CUSTOMER SERVICE oriented people w/vehicle required for early morning delivery of Toronto Star newspaper in Oshawa, Port Perry, Uxbridge, Bowmanville. 7 days/week. (905)438-1170 10am.- 3pm. DISPATCHER WANTED for Ajax To wing Company. Individual must be available nights and weekends. Please fax all resumes to the at- tention of Mary at 905-427-2995 EARN INSTANT cash for Xmas. $20/ hour average. Registration positions available immediately. 416-640-2105; 866-940-0970 davidh@telgaservices.com EARN TOP $$$.60 - 80% com- mission. P/T or F/T. Experience preferred but will train. Call 647- 293-3901. EXCITING International home based business opportunity. For local interview 905-982-1313. FLOOR CLEANER needed, expe- rience in striping and waxing, must own a car or van. Night shifts. Call Dave (416)826-7582 FULL TIME POSITION for a Ser- vice Man/Handy Man required for local homebuilder. Related experi- ence a necessity, also experience with rules and regulations of the in- dustry. Please fax resumes to 905-436-3465 FURNITURE PREPARATION and for Bennett's of Peterborough, heavy lifting involved. Assemble and prepare furniture. Past retail experience and excellent commu- nication skills an asset. Good driv- ing record and truck driving experi- ence essential. Full Time. Re- sume to Bennett's Home Furnish- ings of Peterborough, 700 Clonsil- la Ave, Peterborough, K9J 6X4 or Fax to 705 749-5893 or email in- fo@bennetts.on.ca No Phone Calls please. GENERAL LABOURER required 20-40 hours/week (must be over 25yrs). Cleaning appliances, and some delivery assistance. Heavy lifting required. Apply in person with resume and driver's abstract, 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. For mer applicants need not apply. GREAT RESIDENTIAL CLEAN- ING positions available. Flexible hours, top wages! Energetic, self-starter with car. Rapidly grow- ing company in Durham Region. Call 905-655-7563 today! IF YOU HAVE 5-50 LBS TO lose... We have the career for you! For your Free consultation call 1-877-737-DIET(3438) or e-mail dietmagicresults@shaw.ca LABOURERS required for roofing company, no experience neces- sary. Shinglers & sub crews. Good rates, start immediately. Contact Mike 416-896-3017 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Monday to Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m LOOKING FOR PEOPLE to work at construction in cleaning new homes & windows, previous exp. preferred. Ajax/Scarb. S.I.N., car, equipment & exp. necessary. Call: 416-896-4626 Call: 905-665-8733 MAGICUTS one of Canada's lead- ing chains has the following posi- tions available: Licensed Assistant Manager for Whitby and Ajax. Plus PT stylist for Pickering and Whitby. We offer: Competitive salary, op- portunity for advancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free train- ing classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, benefits. Join a winning team. Call Steph (905) 427-1496. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr. avg. Full Time We Train Yo u!! 905.435.0518 PA RT-TIME CLEANER to start in September at new store in Pickering. 24 hours/5 half days per week. Cleaning experience. Care and Caution with Fine Furni- ture. Mail resume (No Phone calls) to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be con- tacted. PA RTS COUNTERPERSON / As- sistant required full-time, for Ajax based crane company. Must have mechanical aptitude and experi- ence in a parts environment. Must have solid working knowledge of Windows, be detail oriented, orga- nized and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Fax re- sume to 905-686-8546. PERMANENT POSITION avail- able in fast paced retail environ- ment. Heavy lifting involved. Appli- cant must have good organization- al skills. Good people skills and fa- miliar with computer an asset. Ex- cellent benefit package. Send re- sume to Bennett's Home Furnish- ings, 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario L1V 1B5 email dur- ham@bennetts.ca No phone calls please PRINT SHOP requires a Full Time-Part Time Customer Ser- vice/Production Assistant. Previ- ous bindery experience an asset. Fax Resume with Salary Expecta- tions to 905-831-7924 SAFE + SOUND Manufacturing Inc., manufactures of safety gar- ments in Bowmanville, need sew- ing contractors. experienced gar- ment sewers need to have their own industrial single needle and serger as well as the ability to pick- up and deliver their work. please call (905)697-9734 or fax resume (905)697-0189 SIDING AND TROUGH CREWS with experience. Year round work. Call 416-438-4344. SIDING, SOFFIT, FACIA installer wanted full-time for Durham Re- gion. Must have own tools & trans- portation. Call (705)944-8892 or 905-718-0435. SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED.Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Must be ab le to work days between the hours of 9 and 3 Please call (416 281-3815. TELEMARKETERS,Pickering. Warm calls business to business. Mature experienced person pre- ferred. Full-time Monday - Friday Hourly plus bonus. Email resume to: home@referlinx.com or call 905-839-1459 TILE INSTALLER with vehicle, valid G license, and tools, LA- BOURER with vehicle and valid G license. F/T basis. Call (905) 668- 8298 U N E M P LO YED ? Need Assistance? Free Services Oshawa 905-436-2957 Ajax 905-426-8337 northernlightsosh.com Project funded by UNEMPLOYED? Significant Barriers to Employment? Let us help! 905-433-9539 1-866-375-9539 northernlightsosh.com URGENT - HOUSE CLEANERS needed for fast-growing company. Permanent position. Room for ad- vancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242 WELL-ESTABLISHED small Pick- ering company looking for individu- al for light shipping/receiving. In- cluding stocking/filling duties. $10.00/hour to start. Start immedi- ately. Fax resume to: 905-831- 6865. References required. Only individuals of interest will be con- tacted. WORK FROM HOME! Looking for mature individuals with internet ac- cess and the desire to earn an ex- cellent monthly income. Call 905- 655-0196. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company seeks fully experienced Cabinet Maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905- 433-1463 CERAMIC TILE INSTALLERS needed. Experience and own transportation required. Call (905)260-4852. EXPERIENCED LABOURERS for bricklayers must have own trans- portation. Work Oshawa & Toron- to. Phone Gary (905)725-7370 af- ter 6:30pm. INSTALLERS AND labourers for shingling and siding required for work in GTA/Durham. $150-$250/day. Experienced only. Drivers licence and vehicle an asset but not required. Please call 905-666-5005. LICENSED DESIEL Mechanic re- quired to work part-time, must be self motivated, knowledge of trac- tor trailers. Be very flexible with hours. Suitable for retired mechan- ic. Call Executive Transportation, 905-697-1403. MECHANIC / APPRENTICE - required immediately and/or equiv- alent mechanical knowledge for small car lot. Must have drivers li- cense with clean abstract, safe- ty standard knowledge, ability to use hand held scanner and ability to do various small repairs. Apply: Diamond Auto Sales, 221 Westney Rd. S. Ajax METAL FINISHER required for Precision Sheetmetal shop. Must be experienced in grinding and sanding aluminum. Steady day shift, air conditioned and ventilated work environment. Very competi- tive wage and benefit package. Please fax resume to 905-623- 8294. OVERHEAD DOOR AND dock leveler company looking for experi- enced lead hand and mechanically inclined helpers. Drivers license a must. Start immediately. Please call Mike (905)670-0248 ROOFING SERVICE TECH. Flat roofing Service Crew Foremen and Assistants required, benefits, year round work, weekly pay, top wages in Durham, skill test required. Vehicle and tools provid- ed. Foran's Roofing, Whitby. Call 1-800-261-8323. ADMIN ASSISTANT - Manage- ment company seeking Adminis- trator to provide resident services. Must be able to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Must have vehicle as administrator will travel between Whitby & Scarborough locations. Email: debbiep@ppmgmt.ca -Fax: 416- 675-0170. FULL/PART TIME office positions available. flexible hours, previous experience an asset. Call Bonnie at 416 281-3815 LEGAL ASSISTANT required for a Real Estate Lawyer in Whitby. Knowledge of The Conveyancer and PcLaw a must. Minimum 2 years experience required. Com- petitive salary along with benefits. Successful applicant must have a positive attitude, and be able to work in a team environment, with limited supervision. Please fax resume to Mark Woitzik at 905- 666-8621 or email directly to woitzik@rogers .com. Your dis- cretion with current employers will be respected. PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST re- quired for Busy Real Estate Office Experience wanted. Evenings & weekends. 2 locations, Ajax & Pickering. Fax resume to: 905- 683-8888 or e-mail: kira@royallep- age.ca. SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales rep needed for fast- paced publishing company. Base plus commission. Successful B2B exp a must. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com EXPERIENCED FULL-TIME certi- fied Dental Assistant for Ajax Of- fice. Computer experience pre- ferred. Full-time position, 34 hours, no evenings or weekends. Please call 905-683-0705. REGISTERED MASSAGE THER- APIST required. Apply with re- sume in person only to: Lakeridge Chiropractic Clinic 580 King St. W., Suite #2, Oshawa. RMT and Esthetician needed for busy medical spa. RMT clientele in place of approximately 6-8 mas- sages daily. Commission based or hourly. Esthetician will be trained on medical Esthetics. Call Eleanor. 905-619-2038 RMT NEEDED,1 year Maternity leave, established clinic. February start. Please forward resume to Whitby Civic Physiotherapy 555 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, L1N 2M8 RMT WANTED in Ajax for a chiro- practic centre, p/t, f/t. Rent and percentage as soon as possible. Call 905-683-8695 or fax to: 905- 683-8701. RN - ORAL SURGERY,Par t-time days, IV exp, possible benefits, Oshawa/Ajax. Please fax resume to Drs. Fenwick & Klein (905)434- 2357 COOKS REQUIRED IMMEDIATE- LY .Fax resume to 905-426-7607. Also, applicants may come in per- son to The Edge Lounge, 250 Bay- ly St.W. EXPERIENCED COOKS re- quired for South Ajax location, days only. Call 416-823-9766 for appointment. New appli- cants need only apply. *HOME SELLERS* Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamAreaHomeSales .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? 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Responsible for supervision of non- regulated staff and management of client satisfaction through in-home visitation in the Durham North and Oshawa/Pickering areas. Establish or assist in establishment of plans of care for clients and assist internal staff in scheduling and coordination of client services. •Registered Nurse in good standing with College of Nurses •Two years supervisory experience of unregulated staff preferred •Understanding of in-home health care issues and familiarity with Long Term Care legislation •Must possess basic computer skills •Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle Qualified individuals interested in joining our team should forward a resume and covering letter to: Human Resources, ProHome Health Services, 700 Clonsilla Ave. Suite 201, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 5Y3 Fax: 705-742-6277 or email: hr@prohome.ca Visit us at www.prohome.ca Private Duty RNs and RPNs (Rehab and Treach experience) Client Service Co-ordinators (Nursing agency experience) Call: 1-877-305-9551 ext. 7 Fax: (905) 477-1956 DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 Visit: www. DurhamDistressSale. com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* 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* WHY RENT?? when you can own a spectacular new HOME North of Bowmanville in quaint town, ultra modern, big kitchen, 3 bed's, at- tached garage. Agents Welcome. Must Sell! Asking $169k, carries for as low as $675/mth. call toll free 1-800-467-1766 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 CONDO FOR SALE PICKERING New 1 bdrm plus den,ceramic and laminate floors, 5 new appliances, close to shopping. $179,500. Call 905-999-4970 GORGEOUS LANDSCAPED 4.89 acres. Large update mobile, wrap around deck, sunken hot tub, new 24' x 50' shop with 10 ft. walls. Greenhouses on property. Wood heat. Home of the majestic Elk River. Will train, retiring. Trades considered. (250) 425-6426 Spar- wood B.C. 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. 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. 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 GIC-ALTERNATIVE receive monthly income from pool of Onta- rio Mortgages: currently earn more than 12% 1-877-666-3936 ARE YOU ON THE INTERNET. Wanted: business entrepreneur to work from home. Click on to www.claimyourdream.theonline business.com ESTABLISHED Vending Business for sale 15 machines, eight ac- counts, asking $28,000. Part time commitment required. Call after 5:00pm or weekends. (905)655- 7076 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 START YOUR OWN Jewellery/Sunglass business, our products sell any where. Earn extra cash Winter and Summer, Sales reps with existing client base welcome. www.acorndistribution.com VENDING ROUTE for sale, 4 Snack and 4 Pop Machines, PT, in Durham and area. Please call (905)718-7445 after 5pm. $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.85% or Variable at 3.9% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$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 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2-bed- room, balcony, parking, laundry $795, 905-434-2858; Renovated 1 bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- coe/Bloor Oshawa. 1-800-486- 9826; Laundry, parking, Avail- able immediately. (1) A BACHELOR APT.Oshawa north small quiet building, appli- ances, laundry facilities, parking. $575 utilities included. Close to shopping and on bus route. Avail- able immediately. (905)436-9785 (4)Va rious, Oshawa 3, 2, 1+ bed- rooms, and Bowmanville 2-bed- room, laundry, new laminate floors, separate entrance, C/Air, parking, convenient locations, backyard, available immediately. (416)892-8864 1 & 2-BEDROOM APTS., Oshawa, new fridge, coin laundry. 2-bedroom w/balcony $825/mo in- clusive; 1-bedroom, includes cable $725/mo inclusive. Avail. Jan 1st. Call (905)924-6075. 1 BEDROOM in Oshawa, duplex, near Centre/John, 2 levels, deck, small yard, parking. $650 plus hydro. Available January 1st. 905-718-5753. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS, very clean quiet family bldg., parking, available immediately. Simcoe/Rossland area. $750. First/last. No dogs. (905)435-0551 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. $804.81/month includes heat, lights, water and cable TV, coin laundry & parking. Available imme- diately. First/last required. Rus- sett/Simcoe N. 905-723-7183. 1-BEDROOM apt., private home, North Oshawa, Quiet, separate en- trance, newer carpets/flooring, laundry, c/air, parking, satellite, storage, patio and yard. $725/in- clusive, first/last. Available immedi- ately. (905)626-8000 1-BEDROOM, $760/monthly or $190/weekly. 2-bedroom $860/monthly or $210/weekly. In clean, quiet 20-plex, appliances, parking, utilities included. Deposit negotiable. Available Dec 4th or later. (Simcoe/Mill). 905-725-5966. 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-BDRM, NEWLY RENOVATED, quiet neighbourhood, Pickering, down east people. Private en- trance/1-parking/laundry/non- smokers. Cat allowed. Close to amenities. Large backyard. Feb. 1. $900/mo/inclusive/first/last. Couple/single working elderly per- son. (905)421-9680,(416)817- 0578, after 6p. BACHELOR APT.- all brand new. $650 inclusive. Parking, downtown Oshawa. Available immediately. 905-922-7015. 401/Whites Rd.1 modern bed- room, separate entrance/parking, close to amenities/buses. Desir- able in West Pickering. No smok- ing/pets. $780, all inclusive. Avail- able immediately. 905-420-0892 A PLACE TO CALL HOME! Enjoy the private backyard and quiet street. Main floor of house, 2 bedrooms plus spacious living- room, separate dining room. You'll love the big, bright kitchen. This home is upgraded throughout. Central Oshawa location. Only $850+ utilities. Available Jan 1st. Call 905-448-2756. ADELAIDE/PARK,bright 2 bed- room with balcony in 6-plex, park- ing, laundry facilities. $840/mo in- clusive. Available immediate- ly/Jan. 1st. First/last. No dogs. (905)576-1248, (905)213-3980. AJAX Rooms, bachelor & 1 bed. apt. Parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-409-1736. AJAX - 1 bedroom basement apartment, laundry, A/C, parking, cable. No pets/smoking, $725/mo. inclusive, first/last. Available Jan. 1st. Call 416-566-1605 or 905- 427-2802. AJAX -ONE BEDROOM newly renovated basement apt, Westney & Hwy.#2 $775/month inclusive. Avail now, parking,laundry, cable. Close to all amenities, call 905- 424-3466. AJAX Harwood/Hwy. 2. 1 bed- room en suite. Available immedi- ately. Parking. Close to amen- ities. $500/all inclusive. First/last/references. Single per- son preferred. Call Elroy, 905- 426-4491 or 416-571-3859. AJAX NEWLY RENOVATED walkout one bedroom basement, large backyard, close to school, Hwy 2 , 401. Go station, mall, all utitites, laundry incl. lst/lst, immedi- ate, $850., (905) 428-8449. AJAX, HARWOOD,north of Hwy 2, brand new 2-bdrm basement apt., separate entrance, working person/student preferred. No pets/smoking. $1100/month all in- clusive. Available immediately. (905)427-2381. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2. 1-bed- room basement. Spacious, separ- ate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $800/inclusive first/last. Available Jan. 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255 AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE 1 Bedroom Upper Floor Apartment suitable for Single Working Person Private Entrance/Parking, $750/All inclusive. No Smoking/Pets. Close to amenities. First&Last. Available December 1st. (647) 222-1373 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. 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 NORTH - im- maculate, spacious 2 bedroom upper apt. in Tyrone village. Large bright rooms, private exterior door, & laundry facilities, adult lifestyle 4 plex, suit quiet non smokers/no dogs, $725 plus heat and hy- dro.(905) 576-3830 BOWMANVILLE,modern clean bright 1-bdrm/1-bedroom + den. Parking, laundry, suit non-smoking mature adult. No Dogs. Available Dec. 1/Feb. 1st. Discount for sen- iors. (905)725-1052 BRAND NEW large bright one bedroom apt. Harmony/Bloor. Sep. drive & entrance. Very private, laminate floors, air, bus stop, laun- dry, utilities included. Non-smok- er/pets. $750. Immediately. (905)243-3950 BROOKLIN,newly renovated 1- bedroom, c/a, parking, inclusive. Non-smoker, Immediate. $775/mo. OSHAWA January 1st, 2-bedroom $950, bachelor $550, nice, clean, main level of house. (905)655- 5789, (905)655-9739 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DIXIE/HWY. 2 1 bedroom base- ment, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, 3 piece new bathroom, no smoking/pets. New broadloom. First/last. Shared laundry. $750+shared utilities. Bill or Dan 416-284-8180. GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD! Bright clean, spacious remodeled 1 bedroom, private entrance, lots of parking, inclusive, including cable. All you need is your phone. Available now. (905)442-6331. HOUSE FOR RENT, 3 bedroom, main floor. Newly decorated. $1,000 plus 2/3 utilities, First/last. Nice area, great location, near OC, fridge/stove, dishwasher, laundry included. Available immediately. (905)983-5917 (905) 439-4524 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. 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 FURNISHED EXECU-SUITES Long/Short Term,Whitby/Oshawa includes * Dishes * Linens * Cable * Tel. * Park * Weekly cleaning & more. $2000/month 1-905-852-6513 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 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 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.) KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering (3 miles north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) Come to the"BIG ORANGE BARN for BIG BARN SAVINGS" Thursday December 8th 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 SALE Sunday December 11th, 11:00 am 3845 Durham - York 30, Pickering "Selling the Estate of Frank Woods. 1990 GMC Blazer 4x4 (140-km) one owner (as is), 50" Big Screen T.V., 19 hp Craftsman Riding Tractor with "bagger" (almost new), Klipse Speakers, Surround Sound. Extensive Industrial & Commercial tools barely used or new in boxes." Household Furniture,2-pc couch, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, chest freezer. 50" Pioneer big screen T.V., surround sound speakers, Klipse speakers, antique gingerbread clock, Sony amp, Deco lights, coffee & end tables, box- spring mattress, pine dresser, pine bed, dishes, pots, pans. Large Assortment of Tools, Ridget pipe threader, Ridget pipe stand, weedeaters (2), Noma snowshovel, WorkMate, oxygen accelene bottles, industrial 5-hp compressor, sm. compressor, arc welder, 2 hammer drills, safe, vice (2), cut- out tool (new), electric drill (new), polisher (new) new tool- ery & blades, table saw, disc sander, worm drive saw, cir- cular saw, detail sander (new), ladder (2), wheelbarrow (2), Lawnboy mower, industrial fan, Moffat grill, chainsaw (2). Collectables 2 old railway lanterns, gingerbread clock, barber chair, old gas tank, plow, fishing tackle, 4 vanities, 2 desks, 1990 GMC 4x4 Blazer (140-km) one owner (selling as-is), 14-ft boat with trailer, 18-hp motor, 19hp Craftsman riding lawnmower w/bagger & trailer, Johnny on the Spot. Scaffolding & Construction Lights, sawhorse, bug zap- per, Rototiller, Lincoln arc welder, plywood, 3/4 drive sock- et, come-a-long hoist (2), manuals, paint sprayer, air hose. Directions - Highway #7 to Durham York 30. North for 1/4 km to Railway tracks. House is 5th driveway on right north of tracks. #3845 Durham-York 30. County of Pickering. Auctioneer: Maurice Mitchell Jones Brock & Seven Auctions 759 Douglas St, Oshawa 905-424-8276 - cell 905-571-1848 Terms: Cash, MasterCard, Visa, Debit Card "NO CHEQUES ACCEPTED" ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auction Centre Newtonville Friday, December 9, 5 p.m. Selling the attractive contents of the home of Mrs. Willis from Oshawa: 9 pc. dining room suite (w/large buffet/china cabinet), chesterfield suite (2 pc. tufted), occasional chairs, occasional tables, marble table, grandmother clock, entrance pieces, corner curio cabinet, leather inlaid coffee and end tables, brass/glass server, rocking chair, caned back chairs, brass bed, single poster bed, 3 pc. single bedroom suite, chests, night stands, antique desk, sewing cabinet, mirrors, electric chord organ and bench, maple table and chairs, sm. television, wrought iron dressing table, mirror and chair, pine corner cupboard, pine kitchen suite, china, glass, fiesta ware, lamps, 4 wheel (Victory Pride) scooter w/charger etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Friday DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE AUCTION Friday, December 16th, 2005 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' BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents from Storage Units & Contents from Newtonville Home & Others At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd., 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock Saturday, Dec. 10, '05, 10:30 a.m. Old Table Top Radio, Collectable Muskrat, Beaver & Racoon Traps, Wooden & Steel Hide Stretchers, Truc k Tool Box, Fish Ice Hut, Fishing Po les, Snow Shoes, Tin Watering Can, 3 HP Briggs & Stratton Water Pump, Storage Units Still Unpacking... MANY MORE ITEMS! BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com AUCTION SALE Sunday Dec. 11th, 9:30 a.m. (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features a varied offering of articles from past to present, household contents, glass & china, collectables, furniture, tools & hardware, Christmas related articles, water softener, ski luggage rack, Something for one & all! Note: Plan on attending our Outstanding Antique Boxing Day Auction Monday, Dec. 26th, Watch for Details. (See: www.theauctionadvertiser.com) MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, December 9 at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Pine flat to wall cupboard, side by side china cabinet, 2 wal- nut showcases with claw feet, Grandfather clock, walnut dresser and vanity, washstands, pine desk and chair, porce- lain dolls (to include Martina from The Great American Doll Company, Ashton Drake Collection, etc.), 3 pc. chesterfield set, upright piano, piano stool, qty of coins (including coin sets, Indian head pennies, silver dollars, etc), wooden trunks, crocks, oil lamps, odd wooden chairs, Culligan water softener, Simplex 322 railway jack, 2HP Evinrude outboard motor, Ackland 225 AC Welder, 6" belt and disc sander, air compressor, 5HP Craftsman snow blower, Kelvinator fridge & stove, GE side by side fridge, Roper washer and dryer, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable 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 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14th: 4:45 pm Regular Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectables for a Toronto Home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica Note:This will be our last sale of 2005. Sales will resume Saturday, January 7th, 2006 at 10a.m. with our Exceptional High Quality Antiques and Collectables New Year's Sale. Preview will be held on Friday January 6th between 1 and 8pm. Regular Wednesday night sales will begin on January 11th at 4:30pm.Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SAT. DEC. 10th - 10 a.m. ANTIQUES, FURNITURE & COLLECTIBLES from the Estate of John & Eliza Harvey of Ux- bridge & excellent quality newer furniture from a Ballantrae home plus other local estates @ Van- haven 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 COIN & CURRENCY AUCTION PETHICK & STE- PHENSON AUCTION BARN From 401 ext 431 at Bowmanville, North 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Con Rd 8, East at the Fire Hall to Haydon ON Sunday Dec 11 @ noon Preview 11 am Exceptional Auction of Mint State, Key Date Silver, Gold, High-Grade Certified. For catalogue email stephensonauctions@sympatico.ca or call Don to request a fax. Terms: Cash, Interac, Cheque, (Visa, M/C, pymt /4% BP) Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905- 263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Auction Sale - Sat Dec. 10 @ 4 pm Open @ 3 pm Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON Pine Deacon’s Bench, Gate Leg Table/leaves, Oak Bed, Vanity Dresser, Round Maple Table/4 Arrow Back Chairs, Chesterfield/Loveseat, 27” TV, Oil on Board, Oil on Canvass, Good glass & China, Col- lectibles.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263- 4402 or 705-277-9829 NORTH AJAX,between Westney/Hwy. #2. 2-bedrooms walkout basement apartment. Bright, clean, separate entrance, cable, parking. Laundry, non- smoking. Walk to school. $850. Available immediately. (905)427- 2098. NORTH Oshawa - 1 and 2 bed- room, Dec l/Jan1, Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,spacious one bedroom basement apartment, modern finish, washer, dryer, sep- arate entrance, one parking, quiet residential area, $700 inclusive. credit check. (905) 576-3830. 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. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. $600/first/last. Laundry available. Near amenities. Wentworth/Sim- coe S. area. Now available. (905)571-6806 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2-Bdrms - Jan. 1 st 3-Bdrms avail. immediately /Jan 1st Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available immediately. (905)623-2311 OSHAWA - LOFT,a/c, separate entrance, parking. Woman & baby friendly. $750/mo+. (negotiable). Avail. immediately. Call (416)781- 6565 OSHAWA -NEAR CENTRE six- plex, 1-bdrm., available Jan 1st. Extremely clean, newly renovated, very quiet building. Parking, laun- dry. $750/inclusive, first/last, no pets. 905-723-9577. 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 EAST:Stunning Newly renovated top to bottom, large 1- bedroom apts in duplex on huge lot w/pond. Eat-in kitchen, new ap- pliances, laundry, separate drives and entrances. Near all amen- ities/schools. $775/mo all inclu- sive. Immediately. No smoking (905)432-1533. 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 King/Wilson Quiet build- ing, near shopping, transportation. Utilities, parking included. 2-bed- room apts, $920/month. Available immediately. 3-bedroom apt., $1020/month, immediate. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 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, HARMONY/OLIVE large 2-bedroom basement, $800. Private entrance, eat-in kitchen, A/C, fireplace, livingroom, 2 park- ing, laundry. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. (905)837-9828, (416)418-3188. UXBRIDGE NEW!Town house / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms freshly painted, laundry facilities, 1 parking, $725/month plus hydro, available Jan.. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, PARK RD/401,large bright 1-bedroom apt., with large eat-in kitchen, includes fridge, stove, utilities, parking, close to bus/Go. $700/month, Immediate (905)576-8381 OSHAWA/WHITBY border. Brand new, self contained, 1 bedroom apartment, separate entrance, parking, laundry, cable included. $700/inclusive. First/last, available January 1st. (905)579-5483 PICKERING Sheppard/Altona 1 bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated with parking. No smok- ing/pets. $700/mo-inclusive. Avail. Dec 1. 416-908-2617 PICKERING - GO STATION. 3-bdrm, 5 appliances. Walkout to deck and fenced-in yard from master bedroom. $1175+. Available anytime. Furnished op- tional. 905-228-0886 Must leave message. PICKERING One large bedroom walk-in basement. Separate en- trance. $850 utilities included, first/last, available immediately. 905-427-2688. PICKERING Whites/401 Base- ment apt for rent. 1 bedroom, nice, clean, newly renovated. sep en- trance, available immediately $850-all inclusive. No pets. 416- 996-3936 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. PICKERING,Major Oaks & Brock. 1-BDRM bsmt. Separate entrance, parking, utilities, cable, laundry. $700/mo. Avail. January 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)686-7693 PICKERING- WHITES/401 3- Bdrm, Main Floor of Home, Sep Ent, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Parking, No Smoking, Avail Immed, $1250+ Utilities or $1475 inclusive. Call Danny (416)574-9522 PORT PERRY,Quiet, well kept large deluxe 3 bedroom apart- ments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Rent+utilities first/last. Call Norman 905-985-3406. QUIET, SOUTH-WEST Whitby neighbourhood, legal 1-bedroom basement apartment, separate en- trance, central air, utilities, cable/pay TV included. Phone ex- tra. Suit working person. No smok- ing/pets. $700, available Jan.1st (905)430-8817. RENT TO OWN,$119,900. $3900 Down! 3 bedroom town- house, NE Oshawa. $1100/mo. $150/Credit against purchase price. Available Jan. 1st, 2006. Easy Terms. 905-925-8406. SHORT TERM or LONG TERM rentals. Bright clean 3-bdrms in Oshawa. Close to all amenities. 2 minutes to 401. Cable, internet, parking, laundry. ALSO 1-bdrm $650/mo inclusive and Rooms available. Angie 905-433-2188. SIMCOE/ADELAIDE,Beautiful 1- bedroom large apt. Bright, newly renovated $700/inclusive; pot lights throughout, air, laundry, parking, non-smoker/no pets. Near Durham College/University, walk to hospital. (416)568-3965 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building near shopping, transportation. Util- ities included. 1-bdrm. apt. $749, Available immediately. first/last (905)436-7686 until 7:30pm. SOUTH WHITBY.1 bedroom apartment, near waterfront. $680 first/ last. No pets. Quiet building. Available January 1st, 2006. Please call 905-666-2320. UXBRIDGE -Brock St. West, 1 bdrm. $625, completely renovat- ed 1 bdrm. $625. avail. Immediate- ly. All inclusive, with laundry. Call Mike 416-936-1622. WHITBY -clean bright one bed- room basement apt. Suit one per- son. No smoking/pets. All inclusive $610/mo. Available Jan. 1st. (905)665-1061 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious, carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities incl. Avail. now, first/last, no pets. Bachelor $700. 1-bdrm $800; 2-bdrm $900; 905-767-2565 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, house for rent $950/month. Whitby basement apartment, $695/mo. Oshawa, house for rent, $850/month. Call 24 hr. a day 1-800-298-3011. WHITBY-2 bedroom suites $840 to $860 all inclusive, close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5 Mon- day - Friday. (905)430-1877 WESTNEY/HWY. 2 CONDO 2 full bathrooms, 3 bedroom. $1, 200 including everything. No pets/smoking. 905-831-3379 or 905-427-7884. 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 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI, Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools. 4 appliances. $1200+ utilities. First/last. No pets. Avail- able anytime. 905-579-7581, 905- 728-1612. 4-BEDROOM HOUSE in Canning- ton, 2-Car Garage, Concession 11, 3-Miles West of Hwy 12, $1200/mo + utilities. (705) 328-4911. 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 AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses, semis & fully detached homes, also country property, from $1250 - $6000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice & Bowmanville Available Immediately, Jan/Feb. possession. Call Garry Bolen, Bro- ker,Owner, C21 Netview Realty Inc. (905)404-2255. AJAX WESTNEY/TAUNTON 4 bedroom $1250/month plus utilities. Non-smoking References required First/last month's rent Phone Ray 905-686-7913 AJAX - Spacious 5 bedroom home. South side of Westney by the lake. Backing onto Greenbelt. All appliances. Please call Zally/Najir: 416-315-6113 or 905- 827-6027. AJAX BUNGALOW,upper level, 3-bdrms, 3 appliances, shared laundry, separate entrance, 1 parking. No smoking, no pets. $1350 all inclusive o.b.o. Please call (647)294-9926 AJAX home for rent. 4-bdrms, 3- baths, $1550+70% utilities. ALSO Finished one-bedroom basement with separate entrance. $700+30% utilities. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (416)726-1379 AJAX, 1950SQ.FT.3-bedroom, 3 baths, huge familyroom w/fire- place, main floor laundry, private sundeck, central air, double drive, no smokers or pets. $1275/month- ly plus, Immediate. Call June (416)948-0533. AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE -3 bdrm. bungalow. Finished bsmnt., 2 baths, fireplace, 3 appliances, garage. First/last. $1300/mo.+ util. Available now. Call 416-277-1885. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $40,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. AVAILABLE JAN. 1ST.4 bed- room semi in north end Oshawa. $1200 + utilities. Appliances in- cluded. Call 905-925-8519. AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST, 2 bedroom bungalow, 3 applianc- es, large yard, $1250/month plus utilities, Lakeridge/Hwy #2 area. 289-314-2055 leave message. BLACKSTOCK,upper level 3 bedroom eat in kitchen, 5 pc. bath, small pets ok, non smoker, avail- able Feb.. lst. $1,200 inclusive. (905) 723-7171 (905) 986-0789. BOWMANVILLE,spacious open- concept, sunny main floor bunga- low, private entrance and laundry. no pets/smoking, Use of yard, ample parking. Available immedi- ately. $1275 includes heat, hydro & water. First/last, Call Jennifer 905-623-7070/ 905-697-3850. BROOKLIN,quaint bungalow in Olde Brooklin w/walk-out bsmt, 3- bdrms, den, oak kitchen, fin. re- croom, 2 bathrooms, 5 appliances, $1350/mo+ utilities. Avail. January 1st. (905)259-2020 CENTRAL WHITBY, main floor of large 3 bedroom bungalow. Walk to GO. Freshly painted, new kitchen. $1300/inclusive. Avail- able immediately. Call Nick (905)718-6401 DUPLEX in Oshawa. Clean, spa- cious, 2 bedroom, laundry, parking for 2 cars, utilities included. $890/month. Phone 905-420-0514 or cell 289-314-2566. FARMHOUSE FOR RENT,#2 Hwy. Bowmanville. 3 bedrooms, laundry on main floor, $1000/mo. + utilities. Available Dec. 15th. For info. call (905)623-3568 NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. im- mediately or Jan 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 ap- pliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1- 416-693-8924. OSHAWA,Central location, 3-bed- room, parking for one, bus, appli- ances, $1,000/mo. all inclusive, first/last, Avail. immediately. (905)723-1475. OSHAWA-SIMCOE north new four bedroom(never lived in)de- tached, large yard, quiet street, avail.now $1500 pus Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766 RITSON/TAUNTON - new home, totally furnished. Hardwood, phone, satellite+++. Basement apt. from $600/mo. inclusive. Female preferred. Immediate. 1-866-835- 8066. SOUTH OSHAWA - Spacious 3 bedroom house for rent, exclude basement $950/mo. + 60%utilities, first/last/references required. Available Jan. 1st. Near school/shopping. (905)743-6137 WHITBY, Large 3-bedroom bun- galow, upper level, hardwood floors, excellent location, close to schools & park, all utilities, laun- dry, cable included. $1400/month. Available immediately. Call (905)683-6863 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 WHITBY 3-bedroom house, large lot, walk to Go train. $1400 includ- ed utilities. First/last, References. Available immediately.. 905-668- 5085 WHITBY 47 Dorvis Dr. 3 bed- rooms, 1-1/2 baths near school, shopping, GM & 401. Fenced yard, all appliances. Avail Jan 1. $1100/mo+utilities. First/Last. No pets. (905)728-9783. WHITBY,2 yr. old. 3 bedroom 2-storey, appliances, garage, park- ing, no basement, Jan. 1st. $1400+/mo First/last/references. (905)434-8614 after 5 p.m. WHITBY, N.E.,3-BDRM brick home, 3 bathrooms, 1-year old. $1300/mo+ utilities. Credit check, references, first/last. Avail Feb. 1st. Call Ray 416-823-4930 WHITBY-CENTURY Home-central location, beside park, close to schools, shopping, buses, 3 bed- rooms, country kitchen, fenced yard, 120 Walnut St. W. $1095 plus utilities, 905-686-1888, 416- 291-3066. Non-smokers. 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 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, 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, BEAUTIFUL large 3- bedroom, finished recreation room, excellent location, gas f/p, laminated floors, cathedral ceil- ings, eat-in kitchen private back- yard, garage, $1295/mo., plus, first/last, references. (905)831- 8823. WHITBY, GARDEN/BURNS,spa- cious multi-level 3-bedroom, 2.5 baths, finished walkout basement, fenced yard, laundry, garage, no pets. Available Feb 1st. $1250 plus utilities. Phone Karen (905)576-1685 AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen & laundry, suits working person, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last required. Avail. immediately 905- 686-1168 ask for Judy. FURNISHED ROOMS in 3 year new house. Ajax. Suit profession- al or student, seconds to GO stop/station, shopping, 401. Imme- diately, $550/$500, first/last. Call Leroy (905)442-3276. PICKERING, 2 rooms for rent $350/each inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shop- ping & amenities. Female pre- ferred. Call (905)426-1974 leave message. 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. BOWMANVILLE,new home to share with 2 males. Hottub, private furnished bdrm & bathroom, fire- places, backyard pond. Suitable for quiet person. $495/month. No smoking/pets. Avail. immediately. (905)697-7147 PICKERING, PRIVATE ROOM, full use of house, 5 mins to Go train, 401, OPG and Lake. $450 in- clusive, call Mike (905)492-0057 GREAT X-Mas gift for the whole family. 1995 Seadoos matching pair w/double bunk trailer. Low hours. Immaculate condition. $4700 obo. Oshawa 905-434-5686 1983 YAMAHA 340cc,hand & thumb warmers, good running condition. 905-697-1368 FOUND: YOUNG FEMALE grey cat, with white markings, big eyes, in the Westney/Delaney area. Call to describe (905)686-3625 DID YOU GRADUATE from WA Por ter? Meet old friends. Free alumni site. Everyone welcome! www.waporter.com HANDSOME, TALL, FIT,a young looking 41. Sexy, Strong, Sweet. Athletic, Love kids. Have a terrific daughter. Looking for a non- smoking, beautiful, sweet, slim & shapely, fun woman, 28-40, for great times, roadtrips, travel, chilling, romance and maybe much more. You never know, right? Right! Please email flight321@hotmail.com. SINCERE SINGLES,to meet someone special call 1-866-719- 9116. Specializing in long term re- lationships since 1992. 1/2 price specials. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 7, 2005 www.durhamregion.com INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 Christmas Open House Featuring 5th Avenue Jewellery and Q's Creations Floral's Sunday, December 11th, 1pm-4pm McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax Fabulous selection of Jewellery, Floral designs, Christmas Wreaths and Gift Items. 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I cannot but tell the world how great a husband, friend, and father you were -- just one of the best there could ever be. But -- I must say: We cannot Lord Thy purpose see; But all is well done When it's done by Thee Loved Forever By: Stephany (wife), Oliver (Jr), Judi-Anne and Stephen (children) CARL KNOWLES In loving memory of Carl Knowles Aug. 15th 1930 ~ Dec. 7th 1999 The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they must be felt with the Heart. Always on our minds, Forever in our hearts. Lois and Family LIVE-OUT EXPERIENCED nanny to manage two great kids aged 10 & 15 daily 3-6pm. Must have car. Pickering. Call (905)421-8900 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 EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER for a 2 and half year old child. Room and board provided. Fax resume to: 416-293-8997. 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 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 !!!2005. SATELLITE SERVICE for FTA receivers. www.durhamsat.com & signup to our new dedicated support site. Sales and service available 905-767-0013 email: durhamsat@gmail.com Visit our booth at the Courtice fleemarket. 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. 3 LOVESEATS,one sofa, 2 end tables, one coffee table, old dining- room set, floor console tv...good for Christmas gifts.. best offers..(905)718-6471 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 BEAUMARK REFRIGERATOR 18 cubic foot. White. Excellent work- ing condition. Asking $300. Call Sundays only, 905-420-0318. 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. X-BOX 360 PREMIUM,call Paul at (905)260-7299 BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: P4/1.8Ghz (IBM Dsktp) 512mb/40g/dvd-cd-rw: only $319., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Moni- tor for $65., Laptops Call for Cur- rent Inventory. Repairs at reason- able rates. 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. (905) 576-9216 or email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com 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 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Wireless Security. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Re- pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- 7559, cell 416-892-6965 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. ELECTRIC GUITAR,Peavey Ro- tor EXP (Cherry) with Floyd Rose. Professionally set up. Brand new, won in contest. $799.00 Andy 905-420-3833 after 5pm. PIANO SALE - digitals with hammer action starting from $649. Wide selection, Best prices. Call Alexandrov's Music Centre, (905)720-4948 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 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. 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 LEATHER LOVESEAT & chair $450; EIGHT PC OAK diningroom $1050; sofa and chair $375; Queen bedroom $450; maple table 4 chairs $350; fridge 3-yr $300; stove $250; portable dishwasher 6-mos $325; washer $350, Dryer $250 2-yrs $500/both; full size stacking washer/dryer 3-yrs $500. (905)571-7665 LIKE NEW Sherlock-Manning Her- itage model piano/bench ($1, 600). 3 section wood entertainment with bar/China cabinet ($600). Antique marble top washband and table. Excellent condition. 905-728-6177. LOVESEAT -Light tope, 2 months old. Great Christmas gift! Must sell, $400 firm. 905-432-8130 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. 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 MOVING SALE:Sofa bed $80, Coffee/End Tables $100. Patio set $50. Children's: Step 2 Play struc- ture $80. Picknick Table, $10. Sand Box $10. Pool $10. (905)683-5472 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 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. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, washers $199/up, new and coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. TA RPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. 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. 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. 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. JACK RUSSELL PUPPIES $500 each. Vet certificate, tails docked, dew claws removed, parents on site. Call after 3 p.m. (905)571- 2910 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. $500. 905-349-1103. 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 GOLDEN RETRIEV- ER puppies for adoption, home raised, vet checked, first shots and dewormed, ready to go to a good home, $500. 905-372-6366. PUREBRED LAB PUPS,Choco- late, Yellow & Black. CKC regis- tered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, parents on site. Ready to go. (905)431-9851 SIAMESE KITTENS,Seal-Point, beautiful, playful, litter-trained, af- fectionate, adults too, great xmas gift! Available now. (705) 432- 2503. WEST HIGHLAND TERRIER pup- pies, vet checked, first shots, home raised, ready to go, $800. 905-342-2095 YOU COULD HAVE your dog un- der control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1989 BUICK CENTURY uncertified. 165552 Klms. Needs break lines. Asking $1000.00. Call 905-436-8829 1990 CHEV CAVALIER RS 2dr, 3.1 litre, v-6 auto., low kms, exc. condition, in/out, p.s., p.b, air, tilt, face-off am-fm cd player, runs like new, sacrifice $850. Phone 905- 404-8541. 1990 EAGLE TALON turbo, $2,490. 1993 Toyota Tercel $2,290. 1997 Sunfire $2,999. 1997 Monte Carlo $3,690. 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix $3,990. Others from $1699 & up. Certified & e-tested. Kelly & Sons 30th Anniversary Special. (905)683-7301, 905-424- 9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1992 FORD TAURUS,$900 as is, comes with transmission to be in- stalled. 905-922-7015. 1992 FORD TEMPO,169,000 km, excellent condition, $1,100. as is, call after 6:00 PM. 905-797-1174. 1993 GRAND MARQUIS, black, excellent condition, $2000 or o.b.o. Call Larry at 905-571- 5989 or 905-706-7187. 1997 BUICK LESABRE, white, fully loaded, 265,000km, certified, excellent condition, $3900. 905- 666-8780. 1999 CHEV MONTE CARLO Z34, black, loaded, 3.8L, sunroof, re- mote start, rust proofed, excellent condition, 180K, $6000, e-tested, certified, (905)987-3880 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID, body and interior mint condition. New transmission. Needs engine work, $5,000. Call 905-725-9155. 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. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleases call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ABC-A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops a ll for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES WANTED SCRAP CARS Free Pickup & Removal 24 hrs * 7 days/wk (647) 883-9450 1988 CHEVY CHEYENNE,1/2 ton, pick-up truck. 6 cyl., Stand. Tr ansmission. 201,000 km. Excel. Running cond., no wholes in body, E-tested. $2,300. OBO. Call Gary at 905-668-1866 and/or 705-786- 1666 and leave a message. 1993 GMC SONOMA,pick-up, 5 spd., 4.3 L engine, standard cab, 160,000 kms., new brakes & clutch, $2,300 OBO, call Steve at 905-831-2475. 1995 FORD EXPLORER XLT, good shape, $3000 o.b.o. Call (905)837-7564 1995 JIMMY SLS, 4 door, 4 wheel drive, black, 200,000 km on en- gine, 328,000 on truck, all mainte- nance done regularly, $5,000 OBO. 905-623-9193 evenings. 2003 FORD RANGER EDGE, 5-speed, ext. cab, approx 37,000kms, excellent shape. $12,900 certified & e-tested. Call (905)433-4161 Ken, or (905)433- 8104 George 1994 JEEP GRAND Cherokee 4 x 4, $4,490., 1992 Explorer 4 x 4, $2,990., 1999 Plymouth Voyageur $3,990., 1990 Ford F150. Extend- ed cab $2,999., Other from $1,699 and up. Certified and E-tested. Kelly and Sons since 1976. (905) 683-7301 or (905) 424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1995 PLYMONTH VOYAGER van, excellent condition, $1,500 as is, call after 6:00 PM. 905-797- 1174. 1996 LUMINA VAN,excellent con- dition. p/windows, p/locks, air, 7-seater, red w/grey interior. $1,900, e-tested. Call (905)987- 4339 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 7.3L turbo diesel, 14' heated box, well-maintained, certified & e-test- ed $9,500. Call (905)579-3760. 2000 SUZUKI Grand Vitara,auto, 4X4, V6, p.w., pl, pmirrors, air, re- mote entry & starter, CD. White exterior w/grey interior. E-tested and certified. Great condition, 116,000km, $10,100. 905-355- 5975. DRY INDOOR SECURE storage for vehicles, boats, sea doos, tent trailers and motorcycles. Limited space available. 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Problems with either Business or Residential Phones or Phone Systems? Call in the experts for your FREE estimate. Call Trevor at 905-831-1885 or cell,905-767-0822 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 THE PERFECT MAID SERVICE 50 % OFF (on every 3rd cleaning) BOOK TODAY!!! Relax and enjoy while we satisfy your needs. All employees are fully trained and supervised. and provide excellent rates and service. Eve and Saturdays. FULLY BONDED We Don't Cut Corners!! 905-686-5424 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 7, 2005, PAGE B7 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Don’t Forget The News Advertiser Classified Dept. phone opera- tors are avail- able for your convenience every Sat. 9:30 to 3:00. To Place Your Classified Ad Please Call 905-683-0707durhamregion.comdurhamregion.comYour Election Headquarters at... electiondurhamregion.com • Follow our Federal Election Bloggers in: Oshawa Riding Oshawa-Whitby Riding Durham Riding Ajax-Pickering Riding Pickering-Scarborough East Riding Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Riding • Riding maps and voter information • Exploring the Issues • Candidates Profi les • Vote in our weekly Reader Poll • Send in your photos from the campaign trail • Send us your letters on the Federal Election Email letters and photos to newsroom@durhamregion.com See it online at durhamregion.com MAGUIRE, Sheila - Suddenly on Saturday December 3rd, 2005. Sheila, beloved daughter of Brian and Kathleen Maguire. Dear mother of Blake. Fondly remembered by sister Karen and brother Michael. Grandma to Hailey. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday December 9th at 2 p.m. from THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (south of 401) 905- 686-5589. Visitation 2 hours prior to service. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association P.O. Box 12013 STN B RM B Toronto, ON M7Y 2L3 would be appreciated. A/P PA GE B8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 7, 2005