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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2006_12_03Pickering officer claims he would have been ‘nuts’ to drive around in a stolen Mercedes By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A Durham cop ex- pressed disbelief when he was ar- rested and informed the car he’d been driving for more than a year was stolen, evidence presented Thursday shows. On videotape seen by jurors at his trial in Whitby, Terrance “Ben” McColm insists he checked the ve- hicle to ensure its legality himself, and claimed it would be “nuts” for him to knowingly drive around in a hot Mercedes. “You’ve got to be f---ing kidding me!” Mr. McColm exclaims when Sergeant Dean Bertrim of Dur- ham’s professional standards unit informs him a computer check of his car’s serial number revealed it was stolen. “I’m not going to drive around in a stolen car,” he says on the tape. “What do you think -- I’m nuts?” During the interview Mr. Mc- Colm says he was loaned the car by his friend Joselito “Joey” Abad, a Peel Region auto body shop owner he had known for years. Police launched an investiga- tion into Mr. McColm in April 2003 when a fellow officer, concerned about the expired dealer plates on his 1998 Mercedes, conducted a computer check and learned it had been stolen from York Region a year and a half earlier. Police seized the Mercedes and when Mr. McColm was given a ride to his Port Perry home an offi- cer found another stolen vehicle, a To yota van, in his driveway. When A RAINY DAY FOR FOOTBALL AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo NORTH YORK — Broc Elliot, a running back with the Pickering High School Trojans, eludes a tackler as he runs for a long gain in the second quarter of the Metro Bowl semifinal game Friday against Newmarket’s Huron Heights Warriors. The defending Metro Bowl champs defeated the Warriors 16-0 at Esther Shriner Stadium. The Trojans play in the final next week. See page 17 for a story on the game.35.2//-3s7).$/73s2//&).' 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS 12 months - grade 8 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School est. 1969 www.blaisdale.com OPEN HOUSE Sat. Jan. 27, 2007 at 7:00 pm 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering 905-509-5005 Pickering set to light the tree PICKERING — Let the holiday season begin! The City of Pickering is having its annual Winterfest tree lighting event at City Hall on Friday, Dec., 8 at 7:30 p.m. Winterfest features the Smudge Fundaes performing their holiday show, the Pickering Community Concert Band performing holiday classics, a huge fireworks show, the big Santa and, last but not least, the Christmas tree sparkles for the first time. The City of Pickering would like to thank local sponsors, includ- ing the News Advertiser. When attending any of the Winterfest events, the City would appreciate it if you brought a non-perishable food item. For more information on this event, contact Jody Morris at 905- 420-4620 ext., 2064 or visit the City of Pickering website at cityofpick- ering.com/greatevents. Cop says he checked to see if car was stolen The Pickering 24 PA GES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A look at accessibility Finding a job can be a tough road to follow Page 11 OPENING DOORSDurhamDurham Daily News Every weekday at noon ✦ See Officer, Page 2 Region says six intersections to get traffic lights By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer DURHAM — Residents along Taunton Road have long known about speeding mo- torists, having vehicles end up on their prop- erty or hearing the distinctive sound of cars colliding. “It’s not the Indianapolis Speedway, but if you sit here for one hour, you think it is. It’s disgusting,” says Myra Winda. Although they don’t need another remind- er, residents got one on Tuesday around 7:45 a.m. when a motorist driving a Honda east- bound on Taunton was struck by a Sunfire trying to make a lefthand turn from Church Street onto Taunton. A 13-year old girl in the Sunfire suffered minor injuries and was taken to Rouge Val- ley Ajax and Pickering hospital for observa- tions, says Durham Regional Police spokes- man Paul McCurbin. The investigation continues and there’s no word on possible charges, he adds. The Windas live on Taunton, east of Church. Truckers are “doing a speed you wouldn’t believe it. They do these speeds because they know they won’t get stopped,” Ms. Winda says. The speed limit along Taunton varies be- tween 60 and 80 kilometres, but Ms. Winda says anyone driving those speeds would “get the finger. I don’t want a ticket and I don’t want to get killed. Common sense does help a lot.” Ms. Winda refers to the stretch be- tween Brock Road and Westney as “mad”, noting there isn’t any stoplight between the two. “I know people have done a hard days’ work and they want to get home, but they want to get home in one piece. It’s unreal,” she states. “They don’t think we need a stoplight at Church and Taunton,” she says. “People are going crazy. If I wanted to get out of my driveway in an emergency, I couldn’t do it.” She adds if police were to stop all the mo- torists speeding, “they would be rich. “We pay high taxes and all we get is gar- bage pick-up. We’re on our own water and own septic. Once in a while, they clear the culvert out,” Ms. Winda adds. One man recently rolled his car, taking out a sign the Windas had. Fortunately, the man walked away from his vehicle unhurt. Ms. Winda says if she had been going to her postal box, “I could have been killed.” Greg Borchuk, traffic manager for Durham Region, says widening and rehabilitation work for Taunton was to be done from just east of Church to Brock Street in Whitby. The Region needs the approval of the To ronto and Region Conservation Author- ity to do the work because of environmen- tally-sensitive land and water courses in the Church and Taunton area. “We have to have their approval and bless- ing. We were hoping that job would be done this year,” he adds. The hope now is to go to tender later this year and have the widening completed late next year. “As part of that project, this intersection will get signals,” Mr. Borchuk says, adding the signals can’t be put in until the widening work is completed. There are about six intersections along Ta unton that will be signalized, Mr. Borchuk states. 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Bertrim he was loaned the Mercedes by Mr. Abad while his own vehicle was being fixed, and that he wasn’t concerned when more than a year passed. He said he himself used a police computer system to check on the Mercedes. “When I first got the vehicle the first thing I did was run it,” Mr. McColm says on the tape. “I ran the thing specifically to make sure it was clean and I could drive it.” Mr. McColm appears incredulous when Sgt. Bertrim asks if he’s involved in a stolen car ring. “I’m a cop!” he exclaims. “I’m not involved in anything.” Mr. McColm was suspended with pay and ordered to hand in his badge, uniforms and other police property upon his arrest. When he took the witness stand Sgt. Bertrim said he had conducted a search to find out if any inquiries had been made through the police computer system to check on the status of the Mercedes, and found none for the period when Mr. Mc- Colm said he had made his. No checks were made until Durham po- lice began investigating the vehicle, he said. “No searches had ever been done until April 11, 2003,” Sgt. Bertrim said. The trial, presided over by Superior Court Justice David Salmers, continues. Taunton Road speeders ‘disgust’ local homeowners ✦ Officer from page 1 Officer says car was on loan from auto body shop owner Santa Fund delivers to local kids Durham District School Board helps find the ‘working poor’ By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — For a family barely mak- ing ends meet, a gift box from the Santa Fund can mean a lot. Tracey Grose, a social worker for the Durham District School Board, said last year’s Santa Fund gift box program helped a struggling family with seven kids ensure all of them received a pres- ent. “The box was definitely welcomed,” said Ms. Grose. “(Families) were very happy,” she added. “The way it was delivered, the parents let them think it was Santa that brought it or the parent... the parent decides where they want the child to think the present came from.” She added not all families want their children to know their gifts came from charity. This is the second year the Durham District School Board has been a part- ner in the Toronto Star Santa Fund and the third year the News Advertiser has been involved. Ms. Grose said she takes comfort in knowing that families on social assis- tance automatically receive an applica- tion for the gift program. “Through us, they’re kind of trying to identify the working poor,” said Ms. Grose. “It can be challenging because people sometimes don’t want to share that information.” The school board received its ap- plication forms in September and they were distributed to all of its Ajax and Pickering schools. Sometimes a teacher or principal knew if a family was struggling and asked them if they would like to be part of the gift pro- gram, said Ms. Grose. In some needy schools, they displayed posters letting people know about the Santa Fund. Applications had to be returned to the school by Nov. 6. “Inside each box, there are new gifts just for the gift box,” said Ms. Grose. The gifts are for children 12-years- old and under and take into consider- ation their age and sex. Boxes include a hat, mittens, gloves, sweater and an age appropriate toy and candy. Babies receive two sleepers, candy for mom and dad, and a small toy. This year’s Santa Fund goal is to raise $1.4 million to distribute 45,000 gift boxes to underprivileged children across the Greater Toronto Area, with 1,000 aimed for Ajax and Pickering. All the money raised will buy items for the gift boxes. “I think Christmas is a time of giving, of looking out for your fellow man, and it’s a great way to share and make someone happy,” said Ms. Grose. She added the board is happy to participate. Ms. Grose said many schools do international shoe- box programs, but people need help here as well. “I think we have to realize there are families here living in the same situation, living from day to day,” said Ms. Grose. $%.4!,$%.4!,#%.42%#%.42% -"%2,%! WALK-IN HOURS Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE ON WHITES RD. 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An additional date of June 20 has also been set aside if necessary. Mr. Brenner’s lawyer and the Crown attor- ney were in court Wednesday to decide on a trial date. They will return Friday, Dec. 8 to speak to the matter. Mr. Brenner was charged in May after Pickering officials filed a report with Dur- ham Regional Police following an internal City review. He is alleged to have submitted false documents for reimbursement claims and clerical services for more than $5,400 between 1999 and 2000. He faces two counts each of fraud under $5,000 and utter forged document, and breach of trust by a public officer. Mr. Brenner lost the Ward 1 regional coun- cil seat he had held for 15 years to Coun. Bonnie Littley in the Nov. 13 municipal elec- tion. He served as an elected representative for 21 years, having previously served as a City councillor before moving to the re- gional level. Maurice Brenner to stand trial in June Herizon House hosts event at Rotary Park in Ajax By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Next Wednesday, solemn vigils will be held across Durham Region to remember women who have died as a result of gender-based violence and reflect on ways to make communities safer. Dec. 6 is the National Day of Remem- brance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. Established in 1991, the day marks the anniversary of the 1989 Mon- treal Massacre, when 14 female students were gunned down at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal. In Oshawa, the women’s committee of CAW Local 222 will mark the event with its annual candlelight vigil. Committee chairwoman Lisa Lindsay says the vigil underscores the pledge the CAW has made to eliminate violence against women in the workplace and community and recognizes the fact that violence has its roots in women’s economic, social and political inequality. “The CAW is a social democratic union. We continue to put the issue of women’s in- equality to the forefront,” she explains. “We know if our society has great social programs and standards that our strength when bar- gaining collective agreements will be greater and because we are people who live in com- munities, we want our communities to be equal and livable.” The CAW and Canadian Labour Congress have launched a national postcard cam- paign, which asks the government to in- crease funding, provide core funding as op- posed to project funding and provide fund- ing to groups which advocate for women. The annual vigil will also feature represen- tatives from DRIVEN -- the Durham Region Intimate Violence Empowerment Network -- an initiative that aims to bring all the re- gion’s domestic violence services under one roof. “We can no longer make those affected by intimate-relationship violence solely re- sponsible for finding help,” said DRPS Det. Tracey Marshall, who is working with DRPS Det. Cathy Bawden to make DRIVEN a real- ity. “We must share the responsibility with our community partners to create a safe, welcoming environment, which is under- standing of the issues, capable of providing necessary services to women and children and one which holds the abusers account- able.” Elsewhere in Durham, Herizon House shelter in Ajax will be hosting an outdoor candlelight vigil at Rotary Park Pavillion in Ajax at 7 p.m. Community agencies, women from the shelter and the woman in the tran- sitional program are invited to the cere- mony, which will include a reading of the names of the Montreal Massacre victims and the creation of a garland of angels bearing the names of all the woman and children murdered in Ontario in 2006. Just one of the friendly and professional people who can help you fi nd apprenticeship opportunities in Durham Region Meet Debbie Debbie,Training and Placement Consultant Durham College Wondering where the jobs are? visit us at www.tradeability.ca By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Eight of the 28 seats on Regional council will see new members sit- ting in them when council convenes Dec. 6. To prep are the new bod- ies for their role, Durham Region held an orientation Nov. 20. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said the orienta- tion day is a valuable initia- tion for Regional rookies. “We show them where everything is and how the (microphones) work,” Mr. Anderson said. “We give them an overview of who is in charge of all the depart- ments and they have lunch with all the department heads so they get to meet them.” New councillors were also given binders for council material and had their pho- tographs taken for identifi- cation badges. As well, chief administrative officer Garry Cubitt gave an administra- tion overview, and council- lors were given a review of council rules of procedure and a schedule of meetings. “I think they find it useful and they don’t feel so out in left field when they walk into their first council meet- ing,” Mr. Anderson said. The orientation was at- tended by John Henry of Oshawa, Howie Herrema of Uxbridge, Bonnie Littley of Pickering, Mary Novak of Clarington, Bob Shepherd of Uxbridge and John Grant of Brock. As well, returning Oshawa Ward 2 Councillor Robert Lutczyk attended the orien- tation, he said, as a bit of a refresher course. “I wanted to meet the new councillors,” Coun. Lutczyk said. “And for a general as- pect review.” He said it is easy to get locked into a single stand- ing committee and he found the recap of the bigger pic- ture of Regional workings useful. “It actually would have been very beneficial for everyone to come out,” he said. According to Coun. 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Scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. in the chambers at Regional headquarters in Whitby, the meeting will see councillors sworn in, followed by the election by Regional council of its chairperson, determined by a vote on nominations brought forward by mem- bers of council. The newly named chair- person is slated to make some comments, as are representatives from the provincial and federal gov- ernments. Council will then elect a chairperson for each of the four standing committees and committee representa- tives will be named. A reception follows the meeting. DURHAM — Commu- nity Care Durham- Ajax- Pickering wants you to be- come a volunteer and, in the process, an everyday hero. A few hours a week can make a huge difference in the life of a senior or adult with disabilities. 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Community Care Durham is looking for volunteers to drive and deliver meals durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Osteoporosis impacts many women To the editor: Osteoporosis is known as a silent killer as it is estimated more than 1.4 million Canadians have the disease, many without being aware if it. It occurs in all populations and at all ages but those over 50 are most affected. Women make up 80 per cent of the total and two per cent of women over the age of 50 have it. Characterized by the deterioration of bone tissue, it causes reduced bone density, increased bone fragility, and fractures particularly in the hip, spine and wrist. About 20 per cent of hip fractures are fatal. A number of factors are linked to the disease, including age, race, sex, family history, amount of exercise, con- sumption of soft drinks and use of tobacco. There is strong evidence physical activity and good nutrition from an early age will lessen the effects of osteoporosis as the stronger your bones are between the ages of 25 and 35, the less chance you have of developing the disease. Good nutrition, par- ticularly vitamin D and calcium intake, plays an important role in preventing or managing the disease. Weight-bearing activity is also important. Registered nurses play a leadership role in health promotion and disease prevention in the community and thus lead the fight against osteoporosis. Those who would like to learn more about how to avoid getting osteoporosis or how to manage it could contact their regional health unit for more information. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. W e live in one of the wealthiest, most affluent communities around. So why is it when mem- bers of our community are not only strug- gling to make ends meet but also strug- gling to simply stay alive, there is no one there to help them. Brad and Rebecca Skiffington moved to Durham Region from Newfoundland so Brad could have a double lung transplant, made necessary by cystic fibrosis, a dete- riorating lung disease Brad was born with. When I interviewed the couple for a story on their struggle to find adequate and affordable housing that suits Brad’s medical needs, I was struck by how kind and decent they are. They are young and have an adorable dog called Jayda. Their current rental home (which has been sold out from under them) was immaculate and Rebecca served me freshly baked cookies. However, what impressed me most was how the couple kept their spirits up even as they struggled through the inevitable tears that well up when telling a story such as theirs. Brad and Rebecca have desperately been trying to have their story heard be- cause if Brad is forced to once again live in conditions that don’t meet his medical needs he will most likely die. They can’t afford to pay $1,400 a month in rent, which is market value for the kind of house it is imperative Brad lives in. They aren’t asking for someone to hand them a house. What they do want is sug- gestions, anything to help them to finally secure affordable and appropriate hous- ing. Every avenue they can think of has been exhausted. They have written elected of- ficials, tried social housing, non-profit groups and development companies. They even wrote to a couple of television shows for help. Their situation is clearly an example of a system that perpetuates poverty. Rebecca is struggling to finish her nursing degree so that she can support their family with a decent income. But because of their situ- ation she has been forced to keep putting school off and tend bar to pay their bills. Why have their cries fallen on deaf ears? What the Skiffington’s need is a com- munity outpouring of support. They need people to rally together and give them the hand-up they need. There must be some- one out there that can get the ball rolling for this couple. There must be something someone can do; there must be something you can do. Check out Rebecca’s online plea for yourself at http://www.freewebs.com/re- beccaskiffington. Erin Hatfield’s column appears every third Sunday. E-mail ehatfield@durhamregion. com. Erin Hatfield staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com A festive reminder worth heeding The Durham Regional Police is sending suspended motor- ists festive greeting cards this year. They are to remind prohibited drivers within the region not to operate their vehicles while under suspension. There are currently more than 900 people whose licences are under suspension, living within Durham Region. Every year the Traffic Services Branch conducts random checks to ensure convicted drivers are complying with their suspensions or pro- hibition orders. Nine hundred prohibited drivers seems like a lot of sus- pended licences. But that number is bound to increase if the first week of this year’s RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Every- where) program is any indication. Nine motorists were charged with drinking and driving offences during the first weekend of Durham’s holiday RIDE campaign, police said. Officers stopped 3,200 vehicles at checkpoints around the region and administered roadside breath tests to 40 drivers. In addition to the nine charges of impaired driving or driving while exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit, officers also issued nine 12-hour suspensions to drivers who’d been drinking. These first week RIDE numbers are startling because every- one knows drinking and driving is wrong yet by all accounts there are still far too many Durham drivers who figure they can get away with it. You have to ask yourself, if 3,200 vehicles were stopped at checkpoints and nine charges were laid, how many more drivers who had been drinking drove but didn’t encounter a RIDE checkpoint? To o many drivers take their license to drive for granted but they have to remember that having a licence is a privilege. Yes, this is Durham Region and in these parts the car is king but consider what it would be like without one? The police, through this festive greeting card campaign and their regular RIDE program are doing their part to keep our roads safe. 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Ronald Mandel Cassius, 25, and 21-year- old Raymond Maharaj were found not guilty of possessing prohibited weapons Thursday afternoon. The men were busted when po- lice searching their Whitby apartment found two illegal guns stashed in a hall closet. A relieved Mr. Cassius exhaled deeply when the verdict was delivered. Outside court he said he’s happy his ordeal is over. “It’s been hell,” he said. “My life’s been on hold for two years.” Police were called to Mr. Cassius’s Brock Street South apartment in the early morn- ing hours of May 25, 2005, after receiving a noise complaint. As the cops walked up to the building they were startled to see a man come through the screened window of the third-floor apartment and tumble to the ground. The man was found to be armed with a handgun. Police rousted several people from the apartment and obtained a search warrant, which led to the discovery of the guns -- a .22-calibre rifle and a double-bar- relled shotgun, both sawed off. At trial a friend of Mr. Cassisus said he had been present when Mr. Maharaj, who was couch-surfing there after being released from jail, showed up with the guns and asked if he could keep them at the apart- ment. Mr. Cassius refused, according to the witness. Tw o acquitted two years after police discover illegal guns Region wants 15 per cent of drivers to take transit By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — The road is long but there is work under way to curb commuting frustrations. “We have to attack it on every front and hope that over the next 10 to 20 years we won’t become a slave to the automobile,” said Ramesh Jagannathan, Durham Region’s manager of transporta- tion planning. One half of working people who live in the region commute outside of it for work. During the next 20 years it’s ex- pected traffic will double, which translates into an even greater burden on the already strained transportation systems. The Region is trying to prevent traffic congestion from reaching the level seen in Toronto or Mis- sissauga in the next 10 to 20 years, according to Mr. Jagannathan. “If we can get 15 per cent of these people in alternate modes of transportation just imagine the impact it could have on the envi- ronment and congestion,” he said. That 15-per cent target stems from the Region’s transportation management plan. “The transportation demand management program for Dur- ham looks to capture anything we can do to bring single occupant commuters to a more sustainable mode of transportation,” Mr. Jag- annathan said. Working with the Smart Com- mute Association of the Greater To ronto Area (GTA) and Hamilton, Durham is an active partner in up- dating the Commuter Attitudinal Survey. The survey, first undertaken three years ago, is of 1,000 people in the GTA and Hamilton. The sample size for Durham Region is 125 people. “Three years ago we did a base line survey to find out the atti- tudes of people, why they chose the mode they choose,” Mr. Jagan- nathan said. “The majority of people still travel to work alone.” The Region wants to see what sort of incentives it would take to get people to consider alternate means of getting around and how transportation has changed in the past three years. The new survey is being conducted now. According to Mr. Jagannathan, during peak hours, 90 per cent of the vehicles traveling on Hwy. 401 have only one occupant and buses are at half capacity. “If you can fill these seats it means less congestion,” he said. As well, it can mean fewer emis- sions that impact climate change and can delay or eliminate the need for building roads. Transit, carpooling websites, walking, cycling and employer ini- tiatives like alternative work ar- rangements, such as compressed work weeks and telecommuting, all work to improve transit impact significantly. “A t the Region, we are trying to do our share,” Mr. Jagannathan said. “We have bike racks installed and a staggered work day. “These are little things employ- ers can do.” At the beginning of November, the Region held a workshop with 25 local employers representing about 20,000 workers. The purpose was to discuss the kinds of things the Region can do to assist employers in encouraging more sustainable means of trans- portation among their employees. From that workshop, Mr. Jagan- nathan said he hopes to be able to bring a recommended strategy forward to Regional council in January. 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Along with the tea, guests will have the opportunity to enjoy some delicious treats, take part in raffl es and dance the afternoon away to the sounds of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Artie Shaw played by the George Lake Big Band. 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RANDY RANDY HARRISHARRIS LotLot MaintenanceMaintenanceUNDER N E W MANAGEMENT durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 Survey looks at ways to get people on the buses By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Frenchman’s Bay is getting some much- needed attention after years of inaction. “There is a need to look after Frenchman’s Bay to make sure it is around for years and years,” said Richard Holborn, Pickering’s division head of municipal property and engi- neering. He was speaking at a public information centre held Nov. 30 regarding the Stormwater Management Master Plan for Frenchman’s Bay and its con- tributing watersheds. The City of Pickering and Toronto and Region Conservation are de- veloping the plan as a class environment assessment. It is part of a five-year plan for Pick- ering’s waterfront approved by council. The goal of the EA is to ad- dress long-standing concerns about the ongoing decline in the quality of the Frenchman’s Bay ecosystem by trying to control the quantity and qual- ity of runoff entering the local creeks and the Bay. The plan has a list of 13 ob- jectives, including: to inven- tory existing environmental conditions and assess the overall health of the Bay; to identify causes of erosion and other contributors to poor water quality in Frenchman’s Bay; and, to mitigate the im- pact of storm runoff. At the information meeting, the second one held, the proj- ect manager made a presenta- tion to the 20 or so members of the public who came out to learn more about the plan. The four watersheds that are being studied with the Bay are Amberlea, Dunbarton, Pine and Krosno. “There’s a lack of storm- water management issues in the watersheds and certainly that has played some part in what’s going on and the results in Frenchman’s Bay,” said Joe Puopolo. The plan is to identify structural measures (such as stormwater retention ponds) and non-structural measures (street sweeping and making sure stoop and scoop bylaws are enforced) to help improve water quality and the health of the watersheds. Karen Johnson-Mitchell learned a lot from the meet- ing. “I came to get involved in the community and find out what was happening with Frenchman’s Bay,” she said. “I wasn’t aware of most of the is- sues and I think probably most of the public isn’t.” One of the components of the plan will also be public education. Ms. Johnson-Mitchell said she will now be more aware of how actions in her life affect stormwater management. Many studies have been done on Frenchman’s Bay and parts of the watersheds over the years, but this is the first time the big picture has been looked at and all of those stud- ies have been put together. The public is invited to sub- mit comments over the next two weeks regarding the work on the plan so far. The pre- sentation and contact informa- tion is available online at www. cityofpickering.com. Click on the link on the right. Another public information session takes place in the New Ye ar when the preferred alter- native, as well as a few others, will be put forward for public comment. Mr. Holborn said they hope to have the master plan be- fore council for approval in late spring. Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. 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Swearing in ceremonies for councillors will be held in the new council chambers of Town hall, starting at 7 p.m. Following the swearing in, Mayor Steve Parish will speak about the up- coming four years, and each councillor may also speak. Following the meeting, a re- ception will be held in the lobby of the chambers. The meeting and reception are open to the public. The Town hall is at the corner of Harwood Avenue and Kings Crescent. Pickering wants Frenchman’s Bay to be around for a long time ONLINE SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com Vaccination clinics take place in Ajax Dec. 8, 13 and 15 By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Grab your Kleenex and cough syrup, the flu season is officially here. Durham’s first case of influenza was confirmed Nov. 24 in a young child. The time of year and age of the first case is typical of the flu season which, according to Ross MacEachern, the Region’s man- ager of environmental health, stretches from November to April. The flu often first affects young people and then spreads to older adults and long-term-care facili- ties, Mr. MacEachern said, adding he hopes this flu season will be mild as last year’s. There are three types of influ- enza, the confirmed case being influenza A. “When they do up the universal vaccine it is generally made up of different types of influenza,” Mr. MacEachern explained. Although they have identified the type, the strand has not yet been confirmed. “What we are hoping is what is circulating in the community matches the components of the vaccine,” Mr. MacEachern said. The flu vaccine clinics just start- ed in the region and run until Dec. 16, but he said there is not much the Region could have done about the timing. “We didn’t get it from the Prov- ince until early-to-mid November,” he said. It takes two weeks after receiv- ing it for the shot to reach its full strength and it is normally effec- tive for four months. “We are trying to encourage people to get their flu shot be- cause people can be exposed to it through all sorts of things,” Mr. MacEachern said. “One of the dif- ficulties with influenza is you can pass it on prior to showing symp- toms.” That’s why it becomes so impor- tant to practice good hygiene, like covering your cough or sneeze and washing your hands frequently to help control the spread of germs. He urged residents to visit one of the many free community clin- ics to get their flu shot. Since the start of community flu clinics on Nov. 21, the health department reports that almost 4,500 area residents have received a shot. All Ontario residents over the age of six months are eligible for the influenza vaccine and are en- couraged to get a shot to avoid getting the flu and spreading the virus. We ekday clinics at Regional headquarters are scheduled for Dec. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14 and 15 from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday clinics will be held Dec. 2, 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clinics take place in Ajax at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., on Dec. 8 and 15 from 2-8 p.m. and at the Ajax Commu- nity Centre, 75 Centennial Rd., on Dec. 13 from 2-8 p.m. In addition to health depart- ment community clinics, free flu shots will also be available from most doctors’ offices and medical clinics. For more information on influ- enza, the vaccine or for a listing of community clinic dates, times and locations, call 905-666-6241 or 1- 800-841-2729 or visit www.region. durham.on.ca. HIT THE LATE NIGHT JACKPOT at OLG Slots at Ajax Downs. Dec. 1 - 23, 2006. Midnight - 6 am. 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At each information session, a presentation will be made at 7:00 p.m. Whitby Monday, December 4 Centennial Community Centre Regal Room, upper level 416 Centre Street 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ajax Tuesday, December 5 McLean Community Centre Banquet Hall 95 Magill Drive 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Scarborough Wednesday, December 6 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 Banquet Hall 45 Lawson Road 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Pickering Thursday, December 7 Ontario Power Generation Cafeteria, main level 889 Brock Road 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. www.opg.com YOU’RE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 The flu season has arrived in Durham Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Samantha Sparks gets a hug from her mom Angie as she gets her flu shot from registered nurse Barb Klezebrink. The Sparks family was out at the free f lu shot clinic at the Oshawa Centre. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com This is the third in a four-part series examining the issue of accessibility By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Paul Feldman sits in front of his computer. He turns it on, opens a program, starts a new document and the words appear on the screen at an incredible speed. They are appearing nearly as fast as they come out of his mouth. His arms never touch the keyboard. Mr. Feldman is using Dragon Naturally Speak; a program he uses to do almost everything on his computer and a program that has become his livelihood since he lost the use of his arms. Twelve years ago, he started to develop a weakness in his arms that doctors thought was a result of repetitive strain. “Unfortunately it wasn’t that and after trying all sorts of tests, I went to a neurologist and what it ended up being was the nerve cells in both hands and arms were dying and there was no reason why,” he said. He kept getting weaker until it got to the point where he couldn’t work or drive anymore; he went to see Human Resources Develop- ment Canada to get help. “I kept thinking, what kind of jobs can you get if you can’t use your arms or your hands?” Mr. Feldman said. After a year and a half of searching for answers he went to an assistive technology course where he was told to sit down and to dictate to a computer. The program he was introduced to would enable him to write and possibly find employ- ment. Mr. Feldman used Dragon Natu- rally Speaking to prepare a presen- tation for a business idea and while the idea didn’t amaze the business people Mr. Feldman presented it to, the way in which he presented it did. Some of them asked him to train them on it. Not wanting to live on a disability pension, in January, he launched his company – Computing by Voice – to teach other people, and not just people with disabilities, how to use the program. “It allows you to input into docu- ments at a speed of 160 words a minute,” he said. “I don’t know of any professional typist that can do 160 words a minutes let alone the average business man or business woman.” Some of Mr. Feldman’s clients have included a business woman with carpal tunnel and another who shaved three hours a day off answering e-mails. He has started to learn other programs so he can help people with different disabili- ties, such as hearing or visu- al, learn the technol- ogy that could help them. The need for technology to assist them is one barrier that keeps people with dis- abilities from being employed at the same level as people without disabilities. Several people interviewed for this series who are involved with disability issues cite employment as one area where changes still need to be made when it comes to accessibility. David Hamen, who works for Durham Deaf Services, believes employment is an area where prog- ress needs to be made and coupled with that, changes to education. He is concerned with not only the unemployment rate of people who are deaf or who have another dis- ability, but also the high percentage of people who are underemployed. According to data from the Par- ticipation and Activity Limitation Survey, 2001, done by Statistics Canada, the unemployment rate among adults aged 25 to 54 with disabilities was 10.7 per cent com- pared with 5.9 per cent for adults of the same age without disabilities. Many adults with disabilities who do find employment are often underemployed and make less money. For adults aged 25 to 54 with disabilities, 47 per cent have personal incomes below $15,000, compared with 25 per cent of adults without disabilities. (All numbers are based on 2001 data). “That’s probably my biggest per- sonal problem with where we’re at these days. I want to see that number decrease,” Mr. Hamen said of the unem- ployment figures. “I want to get out there and see deaf and hard of hearing peo- ple have the opportunity to increase their skills.” Mr. Hamen had his own difficul- ties finding employment because he is deaf. “It was a long-fought battle for me. I got a job as an employ- ment counsellor and got laid off, I became part of my own client pool... I realized in that moment the huge gaps there were,” he said, adding he wondered about where the services were for the deaf community. He ended up moving to Os- hawa where he found his current job. “I had to go and find a place where my skills worked,” he said. “I did find it limiting.” Mr. Hamen believes for the deaf community, better education is needed to improve employment success. “What I really wish most of all is that the school system be cleaned up. I really want people to have ac- cess to education and good teach- ers,” he said. “The solution for us is to give young children access to language and that has to be a visual language.” Joyce Lange said while there is a growing awareness on the part of society to make changes to improve accessibility, one area where chang- es are still needed is in the employ- ment sector. The Whitby resident works for the Canadian Hearing Society and is involved with issues affecting the deaf community; she was born hard of hearing and has been deaf since she was a young child. “A t one time most deaf people couldn’t think about making it to the management level, where the policy and financial decisions are made,” she said. Ms. Lange believes if changes happen at the top of an organization, they will flow down. “Legislation is important, but at the same time we need a critical mass in any organization that be- lieves in equality,” she said. Ms. Lange is an human resources man- ager for the Canadian Hearing Soci- ety. She said it is easier, both finan- cially and logistically, than most people think to accommodate a person with a hearing disability. “You’d be surprised how many things don’t cost a lot of money to get a deaf person started on the job,” she said. Next : Politics Searchkeyword: Access2006 Access to employment still restricted OPENING DOORS OPENING DOORS OPENING DOORS Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Paul Feldman runs a company called Computing By Voice, which he started in January after a long journey to find employment after he lost the use of his arms. Adults with disabilities face a tough road finding a job Celebrating the Arts with the theme from the Phantom of the Opera T HANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THE 2006 MAYOR’S GALA I NCREDIBLE W ith your generous support, we will be able to make a substantial contribution to the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and toward the Durham West Arts Centre’s eff orts to bring a performing arts centre to west Durham. durhamregion.comP PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 A special thanks to: all our volunteer ushers, servers and facilities assistants and staff at the City of Pickering, Noble Culinary Creations Catering, Cakes by Christine, Flowers by Cliff , em-space imaging and design, Grower Direct, Lush, Pickering Town Centre, Rogers, Tuxedo Royale, artist Shelley Beach and the Denise Lester Dance Academy as well as the 2006 Mayor’s Gala Committee. Mayor Dave Ryan wishes to thank: Honourary Gala Chairman Robert Pilon, Gala Chair Diana Hills-Milligan and the Gala Committee, Th e Brian Rose Big Little Band, the Phantom Highlights and some of Pickering’s best young performers: Lindsay Gunn, Chantelle MacMillan, Kendra Armstrong, Ye Yuan, and accompanist Lois Craig Borden Ladner Gervais, Metroland Durham Media Group, Durham Regional Police Service Board, Hubbell Canada, GTAA, Hicks Morley, Black Dog Pub, Honeywell, MDK Electric, Meridian, RBC Royal Bank, Gervais Pa rty & Tent Rentals, Coughlan Homes, San Francisco by the Bay Chestnut Hill Homes, Villarboit Development Corporation 36//:.&%& 3 6//:.&%&%&7&-01.&/5$03103"5*0/-*.*5&% THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 PAGE 13 Pdurhamregion.com Healthwellness ADVERTISING FEATURE& (NC)-As the temperature drops, the risk of illness and injury rises. 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The resolution, introduced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper, passed in the House of Commons in a 266-to-16 vote, and was supported by many Liberal MPs. “It’s not something I did haphazardly,” said Mr. McTeague about his decision. “I really wanted to be more cautious on this,” he said. “There was nothing driving this; there was no separatist threat.” He said he voted against the motion be- cause it had no public input, was not tested by a constitutional organization, and be- cause of equality issues. Mr. McTeague said Acadians and aboriginal people can make the same claim of being a nation within Canada. “When we formed this nation... yes, there was recognition for the importance of re- gions... that’s why we created provinces,” said Mr. McTeague. He added that declaring Quebec a nation weakens the federation and creates domes- tic confusion internationally. The motion is not as simple as recognizing the obvious, and further isolates the province, said Mr. McTe ague. 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Let’s take a boy and Mathematics for example, but the answer to this question applies to almost any subject. Here are a few of the most common problems that cause students to struggle in Mathematics. i) Skill Gaps: These are gaps in his skill base that prevent him from learning and understanding the next concept. For example, you cannot truly understand divi- sion until you understand multipli- cation. Have him assessed for cur- rent skill gaps in his math skills. ii) Reading Comprehension: Ac- tually, believe it or not, this is the most common reason. Many kids cannot read a math problem and understand what is being asked. Check his reading comprehension level to make sure it is at grade level. iii) Problem-Solving Strategies: Many (read most) students do not know how to problem-solve. They rely on memory to tell them what to do in a specifi c situation. When faced with a challenging math- ematical problem, students must apply a specifi c process of prob- lem-solving. If he does not, he will fail. Make sure he learns how to problem-solve. iv) Study and Work Habits: Did he hand in every assignment? Did he complete his homework on time? Did he cram for tests or was he doing a little review every week throughout the school year? When students have diffi culty with a par- ticular subject, they often leave it to the last moment rather than face the unpleasant task. This is a ma- jor mistake. The harder the sub- ject, the more regularly it MUST be reviewed. v) What are his expectations? Does he hate the subject? Is the teacher unfair? And so on. What we are after here is to discover his state of mind. Students who ex- pect to fail, often transform them- selves into victims. This is a nega- tive failure chain and becomes a self-fulfi lling prophesy. Most failure is really mental meltdown not just a skill shortage. Be sure to con- sider his attitude and help turn this around in order to help him be able to succeed. In order to answer these ques- tions, you may need to work with an expert to obtain a complete assessment of your son’s current skills as well as his future poten- tial. Once you have identifi ed the root problem(s), then you can be- gin to really help you child learn how to succeed. Tom Hawks owns and oper- ates the Oxford Learning Centres in Ajax and Pickering. Oxford Learning has been helping par- ents and children for years identify why they are struggling and learn how to succeed at school. Begin- ning with an in-depth assessment, children are offered individual pro- grams that address their needs in academics, learning skills and self esteem. If you want to help you child overcome their struggles and achieve their potential at school call Oxford Learning today in Ajax (905) 683-6660 or Pickering (905) 420-3141. Report Cards - Why do Kids Struggle? I got my fi rst A! Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up WHITBY 905-430-3799 AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 www.gradeexpectations.ca Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Science Reading | Writing | Math | Spelling | Grammar | French | Study Skills "MOM PUT MY REPORT CARD ON THE FRIDGE!" Oxford Learning is the only after-school learning program of its kind. First, we pinpoint how your child learns. Then, we create an individualized program that goes beyond tutoring to teach your child to learn and study more effectively. Better grades, motivation and confidence follow. Give your child a lifetime of learning success. Contact Oxford Learning today. AJAX 905-683-6660 / PICKERING 905-420-3141 www.oxfordlearning.com To Advertise Contact Susan Fleming at 905-683-5110 ext. 231 By Tom Hawks, Oxford Learning durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 Local service clubs have already jumped on Adopt-A-trail program AJAX — You could travel from Ajax to the CN Tower and back -- while never leaving the community. The Town has about 85 kilometres of trails, ranging from pathways for local communities to the extensive trail system stretching from north to south and across the lakefront. Given the amount of trails, the Town is looking to residents, businesses and ser- vice groups to Adopt-a-Trail, similar to the Adopt-A-Park program. “Both programs allow individuals or groups the potential to develop and carry out long-term stewardship activities in Ajax parks and trails,” says Jeff Stewart, the Town’s park s manager. “People have the opportunity to be part of a project from start to finish, from the planning and design of a community park or trail, to the general maintenance of that space, including litter picking, general in- spections and the monitoring of wildlife activity.” New pathways and trails are added each year, following Vision 20/20, the Town’s bike-and-leisure-system plan. The Ajax Trail Advocacy Committee is also active in promoting the system. One goal is to connect the Duffins Creek Trail with the Trans-Canada Trail System, which runs south out of Uxbridge. Local service groups have already jumped on-board the Adopt-a-Trail pro- gram. Robert Rick, advisor with the 1st Pickering Ventures, says, “this is an excit- ing chance to give back to the community we service. “Taking part in programs like this is an inexpensive way to learn from profes- sional Town staff and create a legacy for our members to show their future genera- tions,” he says. The Town provides all the necessary tools needed to maintain spaces, includ- ing garbage bags, gloves, mapping and in- ventory opportunities, and technical and professional guidance. For more information or to adopt a trail, call Brenda Savage in the Town’s opera- tions department at 905-683-2951 or e- mail her at brenda.savage@townofajax. com. Give the gift of time DURHAM — The Pickering Museum Vil- lage has a unique holiday gift this year for that hard-to-buy-for family member– a membership to the museum. The museum has something for the whole family. Kids will receive free admis- sion to the summer craft programs, mem- bers will receive a 15-per-cent discount on workshops, 20 per cent of productions, and free admission to certain events. The membership can also be bought for a family group to use. Also, in a special promotion, buy your 2007 membership when you come to the Christmas in the Village event on Dec. 3 or 10 and your event admission is free. Family memberships cost $48 and a sin- gle membership is $22. For more information call the museum at 905-683-8401. Ajax looking for residents and businesses to adopt part of 85-kilometre trail route Private School Pre-school To Grade 8 Ages 18 months to 14 years • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed • Art • Extra-Curricular Activities “Knowledge with Understanding” 401 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-1722 montessorilearningcentre.com For ages 4 - 5 - 6 years BILINGUAL MONTESSORI CALL FOR DETAILS ESTABLISHED IN 1984 Reader’s Choice Aw ard Winner 2006 2006 Diamond BEST Private/ Montessori School BEST children’s tutorial education BEST specialized education Report cards came home and you or your child may be a little disappointed. You are looking for a quick fi x to get their grades up -but few quick fi xes last. Let’s ex- plore how we can really help. Why do kids struggle or fail? There are specifi c reasons and, if we wish to help them, we must fi nd the reason. Let’s take a boy and Mathematics for example, but the answer to this question applies to almost any subject. Here are a few of the most common problems that cause students to struggle in Mathematics. i) Skill Gaps: These are gaps in his skill base that prevent him from learning and understanding the next concept. For example, you cannot truly understand divi- sion until you understand multipli- cation. Have him assessed for cur- rent skill gaps in his math skills. ii) Reading Comprehension: Ac- tually, believe it or not, this is the most common reason. Many kids cannot read a math problem and understand what is being asked. Check his reading comprehension level to make sure it is at grade level. iii) Problem-Solving Strategies: Many (read most) students do not know how to problem-solve. They rely on memory to tell them what to do in a specifi c situation. When faced with a challenging math- ematical problem, students must apply a specifi c process of prob- lem-solving. If he does not, he will fail. Make sure he learns how to problem-solve. iv) Study and Work Habits: Did he hand in every assignment? Did he complete his homework on time? Did he cram for tests or was he doing a little review every week throughout the school year? When students have diffi culty with a par- ticular subject, they often leave it to the last moment rather than face the unpleasant task. This is a ma- jor mistake. The harder the sub- ject, the more regularly it MUST be reviewed. v) What are his expectations? Does he hate the subject? Is the teacher unfair? And so on. What we are after here is to discover his state of mind. Students who ex- pect to fail, often transform them- selves into victims. This is a nega- tive failure chain and becomes a self-fulfi lling prophesy. Most failure is really mental meltdown not just a skill shortage. Be sure to con- sider his attitude and help turn this around in order to help him be able to succeed. In order to answer these ques- tions, you may need to work with an expert to obtain a complete assessment of your son’s current skills as well as his future poten- tial. Once you have identifi ed the root problem(s), then you can be- gin to really help you child learn how to succeed. Tom Hawks owns and oper- ates the Oxford Learning Centres in Ajax and Pickering. Oxford Learning has been helping par- ents and children for years identify why they are struggling and learn how to succeed at school. Begin- ning with an in-depth assessment, children are offered individual pro- grams that address their needs in academics, learning skills and self esteem. If you want to help you child overcome their struggles and achieve their potential at school call Oxford Learning today in Ajax (905) 683-6660 or Pickering (905) 420-3141. Report Cards - Why do Kids Struggle? I got my fi rst A! Results Today Skills for Tomorrow • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up WHITBY 905-430-3799 AJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 www.gradeexpectations.ca Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills • Science Reading | Writing | Math | Spelling | Grammar | French | Study Skills "MOM PUT MY REPORT CARD ON THE FRIDGE!" Oxford Learning is the only after-school learning program of its kind. First, we pinpoint how your child learns. Then, we create an individualized program that goes beyond tutoring to teach your child to learn and study more effectively. Better grades, motivation and confidence follow. Give your child a lifetime of learning success. Contact Oxford Learning today. AJAX 905-683-6660 / PICKERING 905-420-3141 www.oxfordlearning.com To Advertise Contact Susan Fleming at 905-683-5110 ext. 231 By Tom Hawks, Oxford Learning durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 Local service clubs have already jumped on Adopt-A-trail program AJAX — You could travel from Ajax to the CN Tower and back -- while never leaving the community. The Town has about 85 kilometres of trails, ranging from pathways for local communities to the extensive trail system stretching from north to south and across the lakefront. Given the amount of trails, the Town is looking to residents, businesses and ser- vice groups to Adopt-a-Trail, similar to the Adopt-A-Park program. “Both programs allow individuals or groups the potential to develop and carry out long-term stewardship activities in Ajax parks and trails,” says Jeff Stewart, the Town’s park s manager. “People have the opportunity to be part of a project from start to finish, from the planning and design of a community park or trail, to the general maintenance of that space, including litter picking, general in- spections and the monitoring of wildlife activity.” New pathways and trails are added each year, following Vision 20/20, the Town’s bike-and-leisure-system plan. The Ajax Trail Advocacy Committee is also active in promoting the system. One goal is to connect the Duffins Creek Trail with the Trans-Canada Trail System, which runs south out of Uxbridge. Local service groups have already jumped on-board the Adopt-a-Trail pro- gram. Robert Rick, advisor with the 1st Pickering Ventures, says, “this is an excit- ing chance to give back to the community we service. “Taking part in programs like this is an inexpensive way to learn from profes- sional Town staff and create a legacy for our members to show their future genera- tions,” he says. The Town provides all the necessary tools needed to maintain spaces, includ- ing garbage bags, gloves, mapping and in- ventory opportunities, and technical and professional guidance. For more information or to adopt a trail, call Brenda Savage in the Town’s opera- tions department at 905-683-2951 or e- mail her at brenda.savage@townofajax. com. Give the gift of time DURHAM — The Pickering Museum Vil- lage has a unique holiday gift this year for that hard-to-buy-for family member– a membership to the museum. The museum has something for the whole family. Kids will receive free admis- sion to the summer craft programs, mem- bers will receive a 15-per-cent discount on workshops, 20 per cent of productions, and free admission to certain events. The membership can also be bought for a family group to use. Also, in a special promotion, buy your 2007 membership when you come to the Christmas in the Village event on Dec. 3 or 10 and your event admission is free. Family memberships cost $48 and a sin- gle membership is $22. For more information call the museum at 905-683-8401. Ajax looking for residents and businesses to adopt part of 85-kilometre trail route THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Call 1-800-905-0270 www.russellhockey.ca Year Round Recreational Hockey – Adult Hockey Clinic 30+ Register Now For Winter Season Limited Space Aurora, Brampton, Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Pickering, Richmond Hill, The Beaches Inquire about our recreational hockey leagues. GOALIE Inquiries Welcome A social relaxed, fun recreational atmosphere Tr ojans Metro Bowl bound again Pickering defence pitches shutout against vaunted Huron Heights’ offence in semifinal By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Pickering High running back Nicoli Wellington refrained from getting his licks in on a popu- lar high school football website’s forum in the lead-up to the much- anticipated Metro Bowl semifinal clash between the Trojans and Newmarket’s Huron Heights Sec- ondary School Warriors. Wellington preferred, instead, to let his play do the talking on a cold and wet Friday morning at To ronto’s Esther Shiner Stadium. The diminutive and lightning- quick running back scored the back-breaking fourth-quarter touchdown and helped set up the Trojans’ first major as Pickering High rolled to an impressive 16-0 over the York Region-champion Warriors, which had hoped to exact a measure of revenge on the Trojans for last year’s Metro Bowl defeat. Instead, the reigning Metro Bowl-and-Durham Region cham- pion Trojans will make their third consecutive appearance in the showcase game, emblematic of se- nior football supremacy in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Wellington noted he and his teammates showed restraint in ad- dressing comments left on the All Canada Gridiron website prior to Friday’s clash. “All week we were hearing a lot of trash talking on there. Our team didn’t retaliate. If you guys are bet- ter than us, then you can get the job done. But, they didn’t get the job done -- we got the job done,” Wellington said after Friday’s vic- tory. Wellington got the job done by not only leading Pickering High with his quickness in the back- field, but also on several electrify- ing punt returns for big yardage, which gave his Trojans solid field position throughout the contest. In fact, Wellington noted he ini- tially wasn’t slotted in to return punts in Friday’s semifinal. “I wasn’t supposed to be on punt return. Someone else was sup- posed to do punt returns for me because I missed a practice during the week. But, coach (Rick) Shea and (head) coach (John) Martini decided that I should go back on it,” he said. While Wellington was a catalyst on offence, the entire Trojans’ de- fence came up with a collective answer to the vaunted running game supplied by Huron Heights’ premier running backs Kamar An- glin and Ezra Millington, who were largely neutralized by the Trojans. “They played well,” allowed Martini of his defence after the game. “They were prepared and they didn’t give anything up we weren’t expecting. The weather, of course, was a factor. They’ve played well all year and they ex- pected to play well (today).” Although centring out Dylan Lock as having a big game and as one of the most consistent per- formers on defence, Martini was pleased with the play of the entire defence. “That’s the problem with this team. We were trying to figure out MVPs and it’s difficult. We’re truly a team; we’re not one or two indi- viduals and I think that says a lot for our offence and defence.” The Trojans got on the score- board on their first offensive se- ries, with kicker Jordan McLaugh- lin nailing a 25-yard field goal early in the first quarter. In the driving rain and with just more than six minutes remaining in the second quarter, the Trojans got their first break of the game as Wellington broke through the line for a 28-yard romp, just fail- ing to elude a Warriors’ tackler before finally being brought down on Huron Heights’ four-yard line. Two plays later, Mike Wynters barged in from the one-yard line for the touchdown. McLaughlin was good on the convert to give the Trojans a 10-0 lead. After waging a defensive battle through the entire third quarter, the Trojans struck for the decisive blow midway through the final quarter. After the Trojans took over on downs at the Huron Heights’ 14-yard line, Wellington did the rest. With 6:28 remaining, he car- ried nine yards down to the War- riors’ five-yard line. One play later, Wellington went up the middle for the major. The Trojans will now meet the winner of the other Metro Bowl semifinal between two Toronto squads -- the St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues and the Richview CI Saints. The Metro Bowl is slated for Toronto’s Rogers’ Centre on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Pickering High School Trojans’ Ian Schoffield brings down an airborne Huron Heights Secondary School Warriors’ player during Metro Bowl football semifinal action at Toronto’s Esther Shiner Stadium on Friday. The Trojans’ defence stepped up to silence the Warriors in a 16-0 victory. Panthers ship Connolly to Aurora Tigers; receive forward in return Pickering juniors get forward MacQueen, future considerations By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers were good on their word -- the team did indeed ship veteran forward Brett Connolly for another forward in a deal announced Thurs- day. Connolly was traded to the league- leading Aurora Tigers in exchange for 18-year-old forward Jamie Mac- Queen and future considerations. Panthers’ general manager Frank Robinson, in announcing the trade in a press release, notes the trans- action gives both teams something they covet in a player. “The Panthers were looking to get younger, quicker, and improve in both ends of the rink. Aurora was looking for veteran presence and some size, so the deal will hopefully assist both teams,” says Robinson. The six-foot, 200-pound Mac- Queen was to play his first game in a Panthers’ uniform against the Markham Waxers in Pickering on Friday night. The result wasn’t avail- able at press time on Friday. Meanwhile, Connolly suited up for the Tigers in a 3-2 loss to the Stouffville Spirit in OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League play in Stouffville on Thursday night. He scored the first goal of the contest. In MacQueen, the Panthers are getting a player who’s been a solid offensive contributor with the Ti- gers, as he’s netted 15 goals and added 11 assists. MacQueen will have a season- and-a-half with the Panthers as he’s committed for a scholarship at the University of Alabama-Huntsville for 2008-09. Connolly, in his last season of junior ‘A’ eligibility, was a front-line forward for the Panthers, not only as a scorer, but also as physical pres- ence. This season, Connolly has scored 13 goals and added 20 assists for 33 points, good for third on the team. Northland Paving From 5.1% forFrom 5.1% for 5years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. 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Monday December 11 Massey’s 774 Liverpool Rd. Pickering, On I would like to thank the residents of Ward One for electing me as your new City Councillor. I look forward to representing residents over the next four years. Together we will create a community that we can be proud of! - Jennifer Doors at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm A Silent Auction will be held Phone # - 905.420.9609 Email - jennifer.oconnell@utoronto.ca To attend the dinner or donate auction items, please contact us at: Please join us for a campaign fundraising dinner. Tickets - $75 Thank you for your support! durhamregion.comP PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 3, 2006 Whitby girl who lost pet helping Durham Humane Society move to better location Public urged to Pause for Paws By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — A freak accident that resulted in the death of a three-year-old Golden Retriever has prompted an 11- year-old Whitby girl to raise money for a new shelter for the Humane Society of Durham Region. Michelle McAdams’s dog, Cassy, died last June after running into an iron fence and breaking its neck, while play- ing with the family’s other dog. After going to the Durham Humane Society to look for another pet Michelle said she saw the cramped quarters the animals were housed in and offered to help raise money for the shelter to move to a new location. “The cages were stacked and the room was small and crowded, like you could barely get in the door,” said Michelle, a Grade 6 student at Col. J.E. Farewell Public School. “It didn’t look very spa- cious and the animals didn’t look very comfortable.” During the week of Nov. 13, Michelle ran the shelter’s Pause For Our Paws campaign at her school. For a dona- tion of $2 fellow students, teachers and members of the public could get a cut- out paper paw on which they could sign their name or their pet’s name. All pro- ceeds went to the humane society’s new shelter fund. Michelle even went out and bought two gifts to give away as raffle prizes later in the week for two random students who donated to the campaign. “It’s important to find a new home for those animals,” Michelle said. “I hope to sell as many as possible and I’ll be happy.” In just over two days, she had already sold close to 30 at her school during the recess hour. Darlene McAdams, Michelle’s mom, said losing Cassy was a horrible experi- ence. She said her daughter was outside at the time of the accident and that one way Michelle has been trying to deal with the grief of losing a pet has been by helping the humane society. “She said, ‘I know I can’t help Cassy but is there some way I can help other animals?’ Ms. McAdams said. “She’s only 11 years old and for her to want to go to this length and raise money for the animals, I think it’s great. She is a very kind-hearted person, she loves animals and would do anything to help them.” Ms. McAdams said after the week- long fundraiser wraps up at the school, Michelle plans to continue the campaign in her neighbourhood. The humane so- ciety is also running a Pet Pics with Santa fundraiser at Vandermeer Garden Cen- tre on Dec. 3, 9 and 10 to raise additional funds. Cindy Bennett, who co-ordinates the humane shelter’s fundraising activities, called Michelle an “amazing little girl” who obviously has a love for animals. “I think it’s incredible that a girl who is 11 years old would have that sense of civic responsibility already,” Ms. Bennett said, adding the shelter receives no gov- ernment assistance and relies solely on public campaign drives. Ms. Bennett said conditions at the shelter are “appalling.” A conditional offer has been made on a two-acre prop- erty in Whitby that would greatly expand the shelter’s service, she said, but board members are running into zoning dif- ficulties with Town officials. For more information or to make a donation to the Pause For Our Paws campaign, call the Humane Society of Durham Region at 905-433-2022 or go to www.humanedurham.com. Donations are eligible for a tax receipt. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Michelle McAdams, 11, sticks another paw donation to the glass showcase at Colonel J.E. Farewell Public School in Whitby. Michelle is raising money for the Oshawa and District Humane Society. Her three-year-old golden retriever, Cassy, passed away in the summer and Michelle went looking for a kitten at the Humane Society in Oshawa. 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Must have experience and own tools. Clean drivers licence. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 FITTERS AND WELDERS, Re- quired by well established plate fabricator in Ajax. Top Wages and Benefits. Fax resume to 905-428-6933. INDUSTRIAL PAINTER required for working on a modern automat- ed paint line spraying bake ena- mels and water borne paints. Wage $15-$18 per hour. Email: steve@adamsonproaudio.com or by fax Attn Steve: 905-982-0609 LICENSED HVAC Techn ician, with Gas Fitter II. For Service work in Oshawa and surrounding area. Top wages and benefits. Fax resume to 905-434-4426. LICENSED MECHANIC or 3 to 5th year apprentice and used car salesperson required immediately for a busy 10 bay shop in Ajax. (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002. LICENSED TRUCK MECHANIC, needed. As well as Shop Helper with valid driver's license for parts pick up, shop clean up, etc. Ap- ply to: Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa, or call (905)721-2788 MECHANIC/4th or 5th year ap- prentice required. Licensed for trailer. Welding experience a must. Valid drivers license. Gen- erous wages and benefits. Call Bryce 416-297-1712 or 905-728- 2346 Accounting Clerk/Bookkeeper - Full or Part Time SourcePoint Business Group (Pickering) Accounting firm requires an individual who enjoys challenges and working to deadlines. Position responsibilities include primarily bookkeeping for multiple monthly clients processed in our office as well as preparing GST/PST and payroll remittances. Excellent accounting, computer and communi- cation skills essential. Please reply with your salary expectations to: Fax (905)509-3528, email plula@sourcepointbiz.com Plasti-Fab Ltd.is a leading manufacturer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) solutions serving a diverse range of customers across North America. Due to continued growth in our business, we are recruiting for the following full-time positions based at our Ajax facility as . . . Sales Assistant/Estimator Utilizing a solid knowledge of blueprint reading, estimating and AutoCAD as well as product scheduling and shipping, you will provide sales support and handle customer enquiries related to product delivery and client quotes. In addition, you will review new projects, carry out field measurements, and prepare shop and layout drawings using AutoCAD. A computer literate problem solver who is capable of performing estimating and administrative duties, you have, ideally, experience in field technical support for Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) and/or Structural Insulated Panel Systems (SIPS). A diploma in Civil Engineering Technology or Construction Technology is an asset; however candidates with expertise in the construction industry plus familiarity with existing building code regulations will be considered. Bilingualism is an asset. Customer Service Rep You have 3 – 5 years’ practical customer service experience, preferably within a construction or manufacturing environment. Your previous background has equipped you with the necessary t ools to work a busy sales order desk. You have a strong understanding of customer service values, have highly developed organizational and communication skills, and have completed post- secondary courses in Business/Office Administration. Bilingualism, though not a requirement, is an asset. Please forward a comprehensive resume, with a cover letter including salary expectations, indicating the position of interest, by December 11, 2006, to: Sales Manager – Ontario & Quebec, 40 Mills Road, Ajax, ON L1S 2H1 Fax: (905) 428-2246 or e-mail: rbaumgartner@plastifab.com (MS Word format) For more information, visit our Web-site at: www.plastifab.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. The Village of Taunton Mills invites you to join our team! Immediate openings: ✓Registered Nurses Part-Time and Casual All 3 Shifts ✓Registered Practical Nurses Casual All 3 Shifts Please forward resume to: Cristina Locatelli, DNC The Village of Taunton Mills 3800 Brock St North Whitby, Ontario L1R 3A5 Fax 905-666-9601 Email clocatelli@oakwoodretirement.com CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR RN with current CNO Certification, preferred. In- dependent/team member. Preferred knowledge of (ICH/GCP) guidelines. Organizational and time management skills. Computer skills. Good clini- cal judgement. Recent intravenous and veni- puncture skills.Fax CV and cover letter to 905- 683-7071 or E-mail: pats@adamedical.com DISTRESS SALES Bank Foreclosure, Power of Sale & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Distress Sale properties from $170,000. No Investors please. Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 - ID#4042 or DurhamDistressSale.com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. **(905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FLIP THIS HOUSE! FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from all the Real Estate companies.These homes need work, mostly cosmetic. www.DurhamVIPbuyers.ca Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage STOP $15,000 - $500,000 -Debt Consolidation for Homeowners -PRIVATE FUNDS -Put All Your Loans, Credit Cards Into One Payment -We Pay Up Collection For You -Stop Power of Sale -Repair and Upscore Your Credit Immediate Approval Call Moe 1-(877) 281-8871 SaveCapital FinancialÆ In 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.) Taunton 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.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-720-3960 VA LIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com email: rental@valiantpm.ca December Christmas Sale Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 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 Start The New Year In A New Apt! 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Close to shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 Any space. Any Time. www.GOtransglobe.com Mature Adult Single Male Seeking Mature Adult Female Companion Looking for a down-to-earth female between 40-50 years for a long-term relationship Enjoy fine dining, long walks, good conversation, and a divine love of God Would like to hear from you Please contact Hugh @ 905-686-1775 TUTORING for French Immersion and Core French Students Each one of you deserves good grades! Do not wait ~ start improving today! Meet curriculum expectations using effective learning strategies. Private or semi-private sessions in your home. On-line assistance available for registered students For more information, call Madame Andrée 905-431-9883 or send an email french_tutor4U@rogers.com TRUE WAREHOUSE SALE Heart & Home Open to the Public only Once a Year! December 5th - 8th 10 am - 6pm Saturday December 9th 10 am - 3pm 530 Westney Rd South, Unit 8, Ajax Enamelware, Bears, Home Decor, Giftware and Scrapbooking and lots more !! SHINGLERS, FRAMERS & LA- BOURERS needed. Must have experie ce. Call Darryl (905)392- 0313 MOBILE GARAGE EQUIPMENT Techn ician Trainee. Working out of Port Perry. Must have a me- chanical background and valid drivers license. Great future for the right person. Fax resume: 905-428-3957. BOOKKEEPER/RECEPTION re- quired part time (2-3 days/wk) for Ajax office. Able to work inde- pendently in a variety of duties. Simply Accounting exp to trial balance a must. Fax resume to 905-427-4993 or email pmdinc@bellnet.ca EXP. FAMILY LAW Legal Sec. f/t, for busy Whitby practice to start January, 2007 w/strong key- board and computer skills. Knowl- edge of Divorcemate, Word, P.C. Law and Family Law Rules. Sala- ry commensurate with exp. Fax resume to (905) 668-8475. EXPEREINCED assistant re- quired for busy financial services office. Please send resume to jands@on.aibn.com LEGAL SECRETARY position available, in busy 1 lawyer office. Primary family law/litigation, some criminal. Experience re- quired. Please fax resume with salary expectations to 905-668- 7936. OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR FOR real estate office. Reliable, effi- cient secretary with excellent computer skills. Must be profi- cient in Word, Excel and Outlook. Must be able to work indepen- dently and speak fluent English. Fax resume to 416-298-6602. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY in Whitby seeks full time experi- enced Customer Service/Recep- tionist . Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, proficient in Mi- crosoft Office, data entry, custom- er service, order processing and Accounts Receivable. Please email resume to info@tanta.ca RIBO LICENSED with computer experience required part-time, approx. 25 hrs/week. Fill-in for vacation & as needed. Submit qualifications and salary expectations to: email: edamant@bellnet.ca or fax: 905-623-5570. Durham's Newest Import Dealership requires Part-time Receptionist Monday-Thursday Evenings. Good command of the English language and computer skills an asset. Please contact Lorie Winter (905)683-3908 INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALES Professionals Wanted- Telemar- keters Wanted - Work from Home or Office. Great opportunity for the right people. Training pro- vided. Email resume to: blackhawk77777@sympatico.ca or call Bill at (905)435-1052. Dental Assistant needed for a dental office in Pickering 5 days a week Call 905-420-4808 DENTAL ASSISTANT needed for a permanent position of 34 hours weekly. We are looking for an energetic, up beat assistant who would enjoy working in a busy orthodontic office. Must posses great communication skills and clinical excellence. Email us at daigle@rogers.com or drop off Resume at 292 King St. West, Oshawa. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Assist- ant required for full-time position in Pickering office. Monday - Fri- day 8a.m.-5:30 p.m. Must have minimum 2 years experience. Call 905-831-7566 or fax 905- 831-5975 Full Time Dental Receptionist needed for Busy Cobourg practice Experience in Dental Field required Fax resume to: 905-372-9439 OPTOMETRIC Receptionist/As- sistant, required for Part-Time Po sition. Experience preferred. Forward resume to optome- trist2007@hotmail.com. Only considered candidates will be contacted. PDA REQUIRED 3-4 days per week. York Region Orthodontic Office. Please fax resume: 905- 642-9692 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN needed for busy pharmacy in Oshawa. Full/part-time positions available. Must know Nexxsys. Fax resume to (905)725-0853 PROGRESSIVE DENTAL office in Whitby seeking Hygienist and Level II Dental Assistant. Please fax resume to 905-725-5087. RMT REQUIRED for newly es- tablished acupuncture clinic in Whitby, in a brand new plaza. Excellent opportunity for cross-re- ferrals. Please contact (905)922- 2232 for further details A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 03, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Our Classifieds will get you what you want. Place one today for fast results call 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Someone is waiting for you at freedateconnection.com. Find out who wants to meet you at freedateconnection.com. NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENTS Babies of 2006 “Stumble the Polar Bear” Publishing Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 Deadline Fri., Dec. 22 Include your new baby’s photo in our “Babies of 2006” section and receive a 10” stuffed polar bear (while quantities last). For further information, please call News Advertiser Classifi eds, 905-683-5110 Actual ad size 1.5”x2” $4999 RMT REQUIRED FOR Physio/Massage Clinic in Ajax. Hours are negotiable. Please fax resume to: 905-428-8830. EATERY COOK NEEDED 3-10 PM Off Sundays Good wages Min. 5 years exp. References needed Pickering Town Centre 905-839-2507 EXPEREINCED SERVERS re- quired, full and part time. Also bus person required. Apply in person to Eggs Crepes Restau- rant 633 King St.E., Oshawa. IBIZA Hot new downtown dinner club in Oshawa hiring Bartenders and Servers. Please call (905)245-4545 INDIAN Food Cook and Kitchen helper required. Please call (905)665-7392 NOW HIRING!!! FOR ALL POSITIONS Fax resume to 905-666-6619 or Drop it off @ A Stone's Throw 39 Martin Rd. Bowmanville OPENING VERY SOON!!! ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage ABSOLUTELY STUNNING - 123 Candlebrook DR. Whitby, $269,900. 3 bed, immaculate throughout, open concept, de- signer decor, double door foyer, ceramic/hardwood throughout, carpeted familyroom, ensuite bath, sep. shower, soaker tub, unspoiled basement. Covered front porch, designer pillars..see to believe..ABSOLUTELY NO AGENTS!! 416-890-3020 to view. NEWCASTLE VILLAGE - 8 Chester Lane. Backsplit on large 63' x 110' lot, 3 + 1 bedrooms, 2-baths, eat-in kitchen, familyroom with wood- stove. Recent upgrades throughout include Steam/Spa main bath. $269,900. 905-436- 8206 Lorne Johnson. FOR SALE BY OWNER Picker- ing Town Centre area. 2000-sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, well-de- signed, open concept, one-of-a- kind in Tridell. Below market val- ue $195.(416)357-7744 I'll Buy Your Home FAST!!!! Don't let the Banks Win ●Fast Closing ●Instant Debt Relief ●No Maintenance ●Power of Sale Help ●No Equity? No Problem! ●No Commissions FREE 24-Hour Recorded Message Toll-Free 1-877-551-5581 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 RETAIL SPACE available from 1200 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in very busy "Teddy's Park Plaza", s/e corner of King and Park Rd. Oshawa. Relocate your business here. $15/sq.ft. Givalas R.E.Ltd., Nick Givalas Broker 1-905-479- 4436.Email: ngivalas@trebnet.com SPACE FOR RENT in Oshawa/Whitby border. $980 monthly all inclusive, Call Days (905)576-0823 or Evenings (905)576-1018 TURF LOGIC FRANCHISE Op- portunity. 100% Pesticide-Free Lawn Care. High-Tech, Low In- vestment. Protected Territory, Outdoor Lifestyle, Full Support. P: 866.239.4056.www.turflogic.ca $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 *FREE ACCESS* to the Best Mortgage Rates and have up to 5 local lenders bid on you! www.Lending BranchDurham.com *Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage BEAT THE BIG BANKS 1st and 2nd's PRIVATE LENDERS ALL CREDIT IS OK BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE CORP.905-683- 1900, 1-888-5-BETTER NO CREDIT REFUSED.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. 1-877-776- 1660 ! AJAX, 1-BEDROOM,new apartment in quiet executive home, very bright, 4pc bath, kitchen, parking, laundry, satel- lite, high-speed internet. $680/month.905-424-0154 1 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa, Simcoe/Gibb. Starting from $450/mo. - $600/mo. + utilities. First & last, references, Available Dec/Jan 1st. Call Ste- phen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 & 2 BEDROOM avail Dec. 1st Located. 350 Malaga Rd. Oshawa. $695 & $795 per month, all inclusive, no pets. Please call (905)242-4478. 1 ALL INCLUSIVE 1-bedroom, basement, separate entrance, eat-in kitchen, sauna, fireplace, laundry, parking, close to O.C., $730. First/last required. No smoking/pets. avail. immediately. Jenn (905)720-4996 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment. Like new. Separate en- trance. No pets/smoking. Quiet home. $750/month. Close to amenities. Parking. 905-839- 1272. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt in Ajax, Westney/401 area, very clean, near GO bus and Durham Tr ansit. $680/month, available immediately. (905)686-9360 or (905)686-9216. 1-BEDROOM North Oshawa $735 all inclusive, ALSO 1 bedroom 45 Colborn West. $735 all inclusive. 2 bedroom, $790. Bachelor, $615. ALL Avail. Jan.1. No pets. 905-723-1647 or 905-720-9935. 2 BEDROOM basement apart- ment. Clean, bright, spacious, private entry, parking, laundry, satellite, No smoking/pets. Rossland/Harmony. On bus route. First/last. Available Janu- ary 1st. $900. Call 905-723- 7594. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 2 LOCATIONS, Oshawa, large 2 bedroom apartment, available December 1st and January 1st. Fridge, stove, coin laundry, free parking. Inclusive $825. No dogs. First/last. (905)924-6075 2-BEDROOM APTS.Available Immediately, $765+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences.Sam 416-895-8144. 620 BOND ST. E.apts. 1 bed- room, Seniors Welcome. Close to shopping, bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets, $680. Avail. Jan.1st, Feb.1st. 905-438-0558. 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- 2 bed. hardwood, nice, bright, clean, available immediately. $745+hydro. Also 1 bed, hard- wood, bright & clean $645+. Avail. Jan. 1st Both 1-parking. First/last/no pets. (905)668-1946 AAA ATTRACTIVE,1 bedroom with fireplace, back yard, good lo- cation North East Oshawa. No pets, non smoker. Available De- cember 1st. $685 inclusive. First/last required. To view and apply call (905)571-4422 ABOVE GROUND, LUXURY brand new basement apartment. Rosebank/Pickering. 1 bedroom. Fully contained. Kitchen. 2 piece washroom. Stand up shower. $700+utilities. Call between 9a-8p, 905-420-8604. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo.Call (416)540-0747 AJAX,3 Foakes Dr. large 2 1/2 bedroom apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, 2 car parking. Available December 1st, $850 month, plus 1/3 utilities. (905)426-9378. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2, large, beautiful, 1-bedroom base- ment, 4pc bath, parking, available immediately. $575/month. Call for appointment 416-436-2884. AJAX, HARWOOD/ROSSLAND 1-bedroom bright basement walk- out, separate entrance, kitch- en/bath/living. Transit at door- step. No smoking/pets. $695/in- clusive. Working female/couples preferred. First/last, references. Available immediately. Call 905- 239-3786. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $879, $989 & $1089, available Immediately, Dec 1st & Jan 1st. 905-683-8571, 905-683-8421 or 905-683-5322 BACHELOR APT.,newly reno- vated, close to Hospital, 3rd floor. Available Jan. 1st. $600/inclusive, first and last.Call 905-43405149. AJAX-LARGE 2-bedroom fur- nished basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, newly painted and carpeted. No smoking/pets. $1,000 plus. Available December 1 (905) 686-3891. Cell (416) 939- 9750. ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets.(905)579-9439. BACHELOR and two - 2 bed- room apartments, Newly renovat- ed with new appliances Simcoe & Athol area. $600/mo and $800 inclusive, Available immediately. 905-706-0218 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,spacious one bedroom apartment, quiet loca- tion, free parking, no smok- ing/pets. Adult lifestyle building, suitable for single person. $765 utilities included. Available De- cember 15th.(905)697-3491. BRAND NEW!! 1-Bedroom Bsmt Apt. Separate Entrance. 1 Drive- way Parking. Bright and Clean. No Smoking/Pets. $750/mon. Utilities included. Available Imme- diately.Call Rose 905-999-7760 BROCK/DUNDAS, WHITBY 3- bdrm townhouse, 2-yr-new, large master w/ensuite, hardwood/ce- ramic, open concept, beautiful kitchen, parking, no smok- ing/pets. $1300+utilities. Avail im- mediately. 905-509-4006 or 416- 877-4543 BROCK/DUNDAS, WHITBY, Large 1-bdrm. basement, walk-in closets, hardwood/ceramic, bay window, separate entrance, walk- out, parking. New home. $850/in- clusive, no smoking. avail imme- diately 905-509-4006 or 416-877- 4543 CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, 2 bedroom $800/mo, newly deco- rated. Utilities included. Sim- coe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. 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. COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM apt in lower level of raised bungalow, washer, dryer, and utilities all in- cluded. $800, first/last, referenc- es. No pets/smoking. Available immediately.(905)914-6578. LOOKING FOR professional roommate, 5 min to 401 and all amenities great area, no pets & non smoker asking $500 per month first and last (416)209- 7301. NICE 3 BEDROOM (small), walk- ing distance to Oshawa Centre, parking. $975 all inclusive. lst/last, Jan. lst Phone (905)432- 2914 leave message NORTH OSHAWA 2-bedroom lower level apt. in quiet 6-plex, $925 inclusive. Avail. now. In- cludes Parking, no pets, first/last. (905)424-5083 NORTH Oshawa - 2 & 3 bed Feb.lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,Taunton/ Simcoe, 3 & 2-bedroom apts in triplex, appliances & parking in- cluded, laundry on site, All utilities included. $995/month available Dec. lst. $895/month avail. Jan. 1st. Call (905)666- 5157 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. Fr om $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2-bedroom apt $845, avail. Dec. and Jan. 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438- 9715. OSHAWA -Central Park/King.2 bedroom upper half of duplex house. Newly renovated, 1-park- ing. bus at door. $780/mo. + utilities, first/last. Available imme- diately. No smoking/pets. 905- 430-0249. OSHAWA 1 BDRM APT Park/Gibb area, brand new floors throughout, immaculate condition. Avail Jan 1, 2007. $800/mo inclu- sive, first/last. Call John 905-576- 4229. OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM totally renovated apartment in duplex. Laundry, parking, yard, near Har- mony/Hwy 401. Non-smoker, no pets, professional preferred. Available immediately. $950 plus hydro.(905)432-3250 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA,$800/mo inclusive. 2- bdrms on quiet court. Close to parks, schools & transit. Private parking & entrance. Freshly paint- ed. Non smoker. Avail. Dec. 1st. First/last req'd. Call (905)720- 0654 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Dec/Jan. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $680/mo+ hydro, avail. Dec. 1st. Appliances, laundry fa- cilities and parking included. Call 905-721-2828 OSHAWA, Dean/Ritson.2-bdrm main floor, walk-out to deck $750+hydro; 1-bdrm bsmt, $595+hydro. Laundry facilities on site. Squeeky clean, newly reno- vated, near all amenities & 401. Call 289-314-5555 OSHAWA, KING/TOWNLINE,2- bdrm apt, main floor, freshly painted, clean, parking. $820/mo + hydro. First/last req'd. Avail. im- mediately. No pets. Call 905-720- 4505, 1-317-670-5770 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Dec/Jan. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Dec/Jan. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA- King/Wilson, available immediately, bright, quiet, 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, c/a, 4pc. bath, laundry, 1 parking. No smoking/pets. $700/mo. inclusive. First/last. 905-404-8335. PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, 1 bdrm., large, clean basement apartment. Quiet home, separate entrance, laundry, parking, near GO, shopping & lake front. No smoking/pets. $750/mo inclusive. (416)937-4522. PICKERING,one bedroom base- ment apartment, no smoking/no pets, private entrance, parking, utilities, 500 sq. ft. laundry, $645 Avail.Immed.(905) 509-5548. PICKERING 2-bdrm, upper level of house. 4-pc bath, laundry, hardwood/ceramic floors, yard, garage, deck, parking. $950plus 1/2 utilities. ALSO beautiful large 1-bdrm basement, 4-pc bath, hardwood, sep entrance, $850.- incl.905-839-2885. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. clean, very large two bedroom basement apt. parking, shared laundry, appliances, avail. now $850 inclusive Condolyn Mgt. No pets.905 428-9766 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly, 2-bedroom basement apt., living room, kitchen, own entrance, bath w/shower. Avail. immediate- ly, $850/month, first/last. Call Bruce after 5-p.m. Mon-Friday, Sat/Sun anytime.(416)458-4944 PICKERING, ROSEBANK/Shep- pard.New 2-bedroom base- ment. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Parking. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Dec/Jan. (905)837-5146 PORT PERRY, attention Seniors! Near Canadian Tire. Separate entrance, no stairs, spacious 2 bedroom. $1100/month, includes heat, hydro, 1 parking. Call Kim (905)985-4662. SEMI-DETACHED farm house, 2-bedroom apt, 1km north of Brooklin. Available immediately. $795 month plus utilities, first/last No pets. Suit couple. (905)655- 4966 . Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, newly renovated, Available im- mediately: bachelor $650, 1-bdrm $675, All inclusive, with laundry. 416-697-8036 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 905- 767-2565. WHITBY - LARGE bright, newly renovated one bedroom apt. with full kitchen & bath. Utilities, cable, laundry and parking included. $800/mo. available immediately. (905)626-6356; 905-626-6350. WHITBY - Newly renovated, 1 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Use of pool, own laundry. $850/mo. inclusive. First/last. No smoking or pets. Available immediately. Call 905- 903-3603. WHITBY 2 bedroom basement apartment, 1000+ sq.ft. Separate Entrance, parking& utilities in- cluded. Shared laundry. No dogs. Available Jan 1st. $950/mo. Lori, 905-723-0555 or Dave 905-244-7873. WHITBY DOWNTOWN 2-bed- room basement apt. Private en- trance includes utilities, laundry & parking. $850/month. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. 905-493-1151. WHITBY,Avail. immediately Bright, spacious 2-bedroom base- ment apt., fireplace, built-in dish- washer, ensuite laundry, 2-park- ing, private entrance, cable. $895/mo. No pets. 1st/last. 905- 668-2949; 905-430-4855 WHITBY, FURNISHED 1-bed- room basement bachelor apt. Separate entrance. $700/month inclusive, first/last. Non smoker. Available immediately (905)665-7246. CENTRAL WHITBY - Main sep. classy fully-furnished bachelor- ette, includes TV, cable, c/air, gas heat, porch and parking. Prefer one responsible full-time em- ployed non-smoker. $640/mo. First/last/references. No pets. 905-668-2332 evenings. AJAX SOUTH,avail. immediate- ly, 2-bdrms, 2 baths, ground floor, 5-appliances, last month free if lease assumed. $1200/mo + hy- dro.(905)622-6474 -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM 3 bathroom w/one en suite. Family room & double garage. Excellent condition. Available immediately. $1299 month+utilities. No pets/smoking. Call Mujeeb 416-666-2649. 3 BEDROOM OSHAWA HOUSE, new paint, new gas furnace, no pets, blinds, finished basement, first/last $1250+utilities. Available immediately (905)432-5475 4 BEDROOM HOME,north Oshawa, $1300/mo. + utilities. Available immediately. (905)683- 8233 ext.244. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 5.3% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AAA MANY HOMES for rent - semis, townhouses and de- tached. In Ajax, $1,300 - $2,700., Whitby $1,400 - $3,500., Oshawa $1,300 - $2,900, Courtice/Bow- manville $1,350 - $1,650. Available Dec. Jan. Call Garry Bolen, Broker of Record Century 21 Netview.(905) 404-2255. AJAX & WHITBY 3 & 4 bdrm houses for rent. Family area, 5-appliances, a/c. Starting from $1250/month + utilities. Shows well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group.416-783-5000 AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm main floor of house. Newly renovated, updated kitchen, 5-appliances, fenced backyard, close to schools, amenities. $1090/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. (416)512-7012 AJAX-Amazing bright 1yr old, 3-bdrm 1600sqft. upper. 3 baths. Main floor laundry, 5 appls- must see!! $1250+. Also brand new 3bd 1600s ft semi-detached with w/o bsmt. 2.5 baths, 5 appls. $1395+. 905-239-0367/ 647-271- 6660. AJAX- SALEM/BAYLY.Beautiful 3-Bedroom Bungalow. Newly Renovated. Bright and Clean. Fabulous Location. Must See! Available Immediately. No Smok- ing/No Pets. $1200/mon + 2/3 Utilities.Call Rose 905-999-7760 ALTONA/TWIN RIVERS,min- utes to 401, sunny open concept, 2-bdrms, mainfloor laundry room, large deck facing private back- yard, storage shed. Avail. imme- diately, $1200+ utilities. (416)984- 4175 or (905)509-7111 AN EXECUTIVE,furnished 3- bedroom, Courtice model home. Up to 3 months, $2100 inclusive. No pets/smoking.905-579-6779. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 1/2 storey 3-bedroom, gas heat, near O.Centre & GM. $975/mo. No pets/smoking. Credit check. ALSO, shared accommodation 3- bedrooms, close to Oshawa Hos- pital $450/negotiable. Linda Ku- bota, Royal LePage 905-666- 1333. BEAUTIFUL Oshawa,2 bed- room duplex, Ritson/Olive, fresh paint/carpet, quiet cul-de-sac, yard, no smoking/pets, available Dec. $900/mo. utilities included. first/last/references. (905)263- 8966 BOWMANVILLE 3-bedroom house on quiet street. Parking, garage, laundry hookups. $1100+utilities. Available Jan 1. No smoking/pets. first/last/refer- ences.Please call 905-263-4792 BRAND NEW 3 bedroom house, 3 baths, garage, North East Oshawa, great area, near schools and shops, 5 new appliances, $1350/month, available Mid De- cember. (905)434-4458. ENTIRE HOUSE IN PICKERING Amberlea area, Whites Rd, de- tached 4 bedroom, new broad- loom, 2 baths, family room with fireplace & walkout, central air, five appliances garage, $1550 /month+utilities. Call Steve (905) 831-7770 KINGSTON Rd/ Beach Grove. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. Car port. $1500 monthly + utilities. Non smoker. No pets. 416-281-2277 NEW DETACHED 4 BED.,3 washroom house. Baldwin & Taunton. Available Dec. 10th. $1400+, double car garage. Close to schools, shopping, parks & Go Bus.647-435-9564. OSHAWA DUPLEX,2-bedroom + office, open-concept, 2 bath- rooms, 2 parking, 4 appliances, no smoking. $1000/mo+ hydro. Available Dec 15/Jan. 1. Call (905)436-2530 OSHAWA Stevenson/Rossland 3 bedroom 2 bathroom detached brick bungalow Central A/C, 5 ap- pliances, finished basement, great yard & neighbourhood. No smokers. $1250+utilities. (416)704-4570 PICKERING 3-bedroom, 1-5 baths, eat-in kitchen with built in appliances, fin.bsmt, a/ c, fenced yard, single garage, walk to shops, schools & GO. Avail. Jan.1st, $1250+ util. No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 416-969-5000 then dial 705-426-4666 TWO COUNTRY HOMES available, 1 - Sunderland, 4 bed- rooms, 2 baths, garage, available Dec. 15. 2 - Little Britain area, ap- proximately 5 miles north of Port Perry. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age. Available immediately. Both $1,200 per mo. 1st/last plus utilities. Contact 1-888-550- 3687. WHITBY 2 bedroom detached bungalow. Close to GO and all amenities. Private yard, small garage. First/Last References. $1100/month plus utilities. (905)666-5334. WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1375 mo.+ utilities, Dec. 24, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smoking / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. 3 BEDROOM upgraded town- house, in Whitby, with/without ap- pliances, Available Jan lst. (905)668-6843 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 03, 2006, PAGE 21 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Foster Parents Required EXPERIENCE REQUIRED with developmen- tally or physically or medically challenged. In-home staff assistance, training and 24-hour support provided. Generous subsidy package/excellent career al- ternative providing full-time foster care for spe- cial needs children in your home. Ph: Mr.Wilson 905-294-2137 Annie's Havens -A private foster agency licenced by the Ministry of Children & Youth Services 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, 3 baths, 5 appliances, parking, garage. $1400 plus utilities. No smoking. Rossland/Cochrane. Available February 1st. 416-709- 5124 AJAX - WESTNEY/HWY 2, 2 bedroom, townhouse, immacu- late, near to Go. Available imme- diately. For sale $199,900 or rent. $1250 monthly plus utilities. (416)223-3297. BROOKLIN - 3 bedroom town- house. 2/5 baths, garage, 5 appli- ances, a/c, non-smoker, no pets. Available Dec. 30th. First and last. $1250.+utilities. 905-852- 3675. FA B ULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighbourhood, grreat family home. No smoking/pets only $1275/mo+utilities. (905)576-5253 NORTH OSHAWA townhouse, 3 bedrooms, close to all amenities, includes water, $1,200 plus utilities. Available immediate- ly.Telephone (905)576-6312 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom town- homes, available in friendly fami- ly-oriented complex. Immediate. $1050-$1250+utilities. 4 applianc- es, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, tran- sit, shopping. 11TH MONTH OF TENANCY FREE. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. WHITBY..Thickson/Taunton Large 3 bedroom, quite new, open concept, quiet court, main floor laundry, appliances, ensuite, A/C..avail Jan or Feb. $1300 plus Condolyn Mgt.905 428-9766. AJAX ROOM. CLOSE TO GO & 401. Phone, cable & TV. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. $400/month. 905-619- 2896 IMMACULATE SPACIOUS fur- nished room with separate en- trance, in well kept quiet home in South Pickering. includes: bath- room, light kitchen facilities, satel- lite TV and all utilities. No pets, and non smoker. $125 per week, (905) 839-3566. ONE BDRM. IN OSHAWA, 2 bdrms. in Ajax - Shared accommodation. Use of kitchen/ laundry/bathroom. 1-parking per room. Utilities incl. Near bus stop/major intersection/401/. Call 905-999-0627. Oshawa clean room in house, share kitchen and bath, phone, internet cable included. No smok- ing/pets. Close to amenities. $400 per mo. Available immedi- ately. (905) 240-4447, leave call back number. PORT OF NEWCASTLE,2 rooms for rent, shared kitchen, bath, laundry, no smoking, no pets. Available immediately, $450.00 month or $120 week. (905)987-1722 ROOM FOR RENT - furnished or unfurnished. 223 Medina Crt. Good location. $400/mo. Female preferred. Call Grace 905-720- 4815. PICKERING- 3rd & 4th PERSON needed for large 4-bedroom, home, use of all amenities, Bdrm #1 $575/mo, Bdrm #2 $495/mo, New furniture. Cell (416)788- 6611 or (905)426-6611 SHARE HOUSE,clean, quiet adult occupied, (single male preferred). Furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. lst/last. Smoking outside. No pets. Ajax or Pickering, (Same owner) From $425/inclusive, 905- 391-3809. 2000 SKI-DOO MXZ 600 Twin, black, gauge package, reverse, new carbides, 144 studs, hand and thumb warmers, 2100 km. Stored indoors, Very fast, very clean (like new) $4900. 905-579- 6168. REWARD - "Woody" is missing. Male Jack Russell, white with brown patches.. Courtice area, vicinity of Pebblestone and To oleys. Micro-chipped, tags. Owners miss him..call 905-725- 5241. (SWF)If you are a SWM (60-65) interested in dancing, fine din- ning, movies and traveling give me a call and leave your phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719, Serious replies. PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Pleasant personal quiet weddings performed in my Port Perry home. Religious or civil or per- haps at a place of your choice. 905-985-0031 Durham Marriage Services EXPERIENCED DAYCARE in my home. Pickering, Kingston/Al- tona area. All ages. Weekdays and weekends at any time of the day. $3/hour. 905-509-3157. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 IT'S ALL GOOD CATERING COMPANY, serving Durham Region. Specializing in corporate functions and in-home entertain- ing. 905-922-2085. Call now to book your Christmas party! BOX STALLS AVAILABLE in Brooklin area on 100 acre farm, $275/mo...CAll (905)434-0392 2002 JOHN DEER LT 170 Lawn Tr actor, with 42" mulch deck, overhead valve, 16hp, V-Twin Engine. Twin Touch automatic. $3200. 905-260-2007 36" FLAT SCREEN JVC TV,with Picture-in-Picture, $550 OBO. 3pc Walnut veneer Wall unit, $300. Bell Express Vu receiver, model 5900 PVR $100. Bell Ex- press Vu Dish, $50. Personal Computer, starts, $100. DVD Movies, $3.50. Various Hunting Accessories. Call (905)655-6803 8 1/2' x 11' WOOL Area Carpet, 1", in mint condition $1500; apt. size stackable washer & dryer, 2 years old $700; BMX bike (Haro- bike) Model Revo, new $500 sell for $250 (great Christmas gift); wing back chair, solid Hunter Green, mint condition $150; an- tique sleigh, original McLaughlin, reconditioned $1,100. Call 905- 982-1999. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail.Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: Dell (Tower) P4/2.4GHZ w/17" CRT Monitor $390. or Compaq (Tower) P4/1.7GHZ w/17" CRT Monitor $309., Laptop: Dell Inspron 1100 P4/2.4GHZ $599., Repairs Rea- sonable Rates. Call (905)576- 9216. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 Corner curio (top quality) $350; sofa bed & chair $350; Oak (Pa- liser) T.V. stand $300; 7 foot air hockey $250; Arcade table hock- ey $200; solid wood kitchen table & chairs $450; Trimline treadmill $500; portable dishwasher (3-yr) $250; washing machine (2-yr) $275; stove $150; 905-260-6247 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated 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" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DUOMATIC FURNACE for sale, burns wood or oil, working well, very handy. 905-797-2566. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, Jazzy 1113 by Pride, 2yrs old, like new value $4000, asking $1900; SCOOTER, 4-WHEELS, GO-GO Ultra by Pride, 11 months old, never used, valued at $1500, asking $900. Call (905)697-1392 FRENCH PROVINCIAL 3-piece livingroom set, mint cond. $500- obo; Duncan Fyfe Diningroom set, 4 chairs, buffet, hutch $500- obo (905)686-9240 FRIGIDAIRE Elite refrigerator and convection oven and Hot- point built-in dishwasher- almond and black, all 3 $600.00 or best offer.Large capacity Sylvania Mi- crowave-White $50 obo. Almond water cooler $50 obo. (905)666- 5175 GOALIE pads 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$450obo (905)666-5175 HOSPITAL bed for sale. Single bed with removable side rails, ful- ly electrical, with hand control. $500 OBO. Call after 5:00pm. (905)837-8978 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TICKETS for sale. Tuesday January 30th, 7:30pm Air Canada Centre. Section 302 Row 5. Will sell for face value. $161.25/pair. Call (905)626-7663 after 6pm. LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. NINTENDO WII,3 Games (Zel- da/NFS Carbon/Sports). New in Box, Used once. Includes: Wii Classic Controller Plus in System 500 Wii Points, Already Down- loaded Mario Bros, Super Mario 64 Virtual Games, Legend of Zel- da Strategy Guide Offical Ninten- do Guide. $ 500.00 Call (905) 922-3659. System not available to buy in store 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 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Shop early for our upcoming Christmas specials! Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION 3,online auction for new inbox PS3. Starting No- vember 22 to December 5th. Bid online at www.tradesondisplay.ca PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fa st delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SET OF 4 WINTER tires and steel rims. MICHELIN X-ICE, 185/60-R15. Like new, ONLY 600kms. (905)903-1428. SATELLITE TV, -NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. SALE! Coolsat, Pansat, Ariza for as low as $150 !!!! Conditions apply. U- Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.un- eekelectronics.com: SONY PLAYSTATION 3,20GB, includes one controller and all cables. Asking $1000. Call (905)697-9184 TWO KITCHEN SETS, good con- dition, $150 each. Telephone (905) 509-5037. VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com WASH ER,Heavy Duty, all the features, DRYER (never used), $500/pair. PIANO, Mason & Risch, $450. (905)655-4138 WEIDER PRO Home Gym, in Sears Fall/Winter Catalogue, page 486 (top left), regular price $1299, sell for $500, never used. Computer Desk, large, great for home office or students, loads of shelves, $150 OBO. (905)428- 9160 WHIRLPOOL WASHER & dryer, $150/pr.905-447-9573. $ CASH FOR GOLD $ RINGLEADER Fine Jewellers, 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (just west of Salem, McDonald's Plaza). Call 905-426-7464. VENDORS WANTED - Markham Spring Home Show, Feb. 23, 24, 25, 2007 Markham Fairgrounds. The fall show was the most successful & largest in years! For info. call Johanne or Karen at 905-294-2200. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered.Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 P.O.S. SYSTEMS.New & Used. Touchscreens, desktops, printers, start up kits from $999.00 Custom programming/installs available. Alarm/Video surveillance also. Security Plus (905)626-9436 Jeff BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. DRAGON EMPORIUM red bearded dragon lizards now and for Christmas, low maintenance, veggie eaters, cheap to keep, hypo allergenic, cuddlers, sale on red sub adults. 905-349-2800. GERMAN Sheppard pups, CKC registered, first shots, dewormed and micro chipped. Incredible breeding. $500. (905)983-9636, 905-925-9636. GERMAN SHEPPHERD, puppies 6, first shots, vet checked, ready to go.Call 416-677-3532. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, 2 males, 3 females, vet checked, first shots, parents on site, $500, ready to go December 5. Call 905-342-2095. PUG,1 year old male, all shots. Boston Terrier, 1 year old female, all shots. Also Pug puppies for sale. All dogs pure bred. (905)914-3936 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, no allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $500 each.Call 905-260-8855. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1992 EAGLE TALON,auto start, tinted windows, air, cruise, new motor/transmission, $2,500. Cer- tified/e-tested. Moving, must sell! Call (905)723-3051 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4dr, Auto, Air, Stereo, Tilt. Excellent condition, 154,000kms, certified and E-tested. $2995. Call (905)391-9481 or (905)432-1813 2000 FORD FOCUS wagon 206k $3995; 94 Chev Cavalier 135k $1495; 96 Stratus 249k $1995; 97 Lumina 232k $2495; all Vehi- cles certified & e-tested. Warranty available 905-725-1632 905-925- 2205 dealer 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX, 4door. Sale price $6995. One owner, non-smoker. Incredibly well maintained. All dealer service history. Automatic, fully loaded. Shop and compare. Excellent value. $139/mth - $1,000 trade. Pmt. to own. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 HONDA CIVIC,LX - G, black, 4 door, 5 speed, fully load- ed, tinted windows, factory dech package, new tires summer/win- ter, 88,000 kil., cert, e-tested $13,500.(905)721-2412. 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. $179/mth. + tx. - $1500 trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door 5-spd, air conditioning. SALE PRICE $10,495. Factory Warranty until 2009. Incredible Value. Priced for an immediate sale. ONLY at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 Pontiac Montana,120k, $10,999. 1999 Grand AM, $3999, 1998 Sunfire, 111k, $3699. 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 155k, $3699. 1996 VW Jetta, 189k, $3690. Others from $1699 and up. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). 905-683-1983; or 905-424- 9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com CARS FOR SALE PROJECTS 1973 Nova. 1971 Chevele Wag- on. 2 - 1980 Cordovas, 1 T-Top car, 1 Race car. 1989 Dodge die- sel and spare motor. Call for de- tails 905-342-3644. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Tops all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ AA1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 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 running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1991 DODGE DAKOTA,ext. cable, longbox, V6, runs well, $750 o.b.o.Call 905-261-2318 1994 GMC SIERRA 1500 250,000 km, very clean, runs like new, new exhaust, brakes, start- er. Oil, lube, filter every 5000 km. Fully certified. $4000. Call Paul 905-655-9531 A RARE OPPORTUNITY - Brand New Nissan Titan CrewCab 4X4. To p of the line Vehicle, featuring DV D Entertainment and Audio Package. SALE PRICE - $41,495.00 +FR. and Applicable Txes. $499/mth. +tx- $5,000 trade. ONLY at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 1994 SAFARI VAN, 267 K, good shape, one owner, $l,300 or best offer.Telephone (905) 697-1780. 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 7.3L turbo diesel,14' heated box, well-maintained, new rad, new starter, 312k, certified & e-tested $8500. Call Tom (905)579-3760 or (905)431-9545. ONCE IN A Lifetime Opportunity. Only 2 to choose from. Brand New 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE. SALE PRICE $34,975.00 +FR. and applicable txes. $379/mth + tx. - $5,000 trade. 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