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AJAX — On the same day a Taunton Road construction worker was seri- ously hurt after being hit by a motor- ist, an Ajax woman had her new car damaged. And, a co-worker of the injured man has been charged with mischief in the damage to Margaret Panchuk’s vehicle. On Oct. 22, a man working for Got- tardo Construction was struck by a motorist on Taunton Road near Har- wood Avenue in Ajax. Durham Region is widening Taunton to four lanes across Ajax and Gottardo is doing the work. The Oct. 22 incident happened around 11:30 a.m. Just after 3 p.m. on the same day, Ms. Panchuk was on the way to pick up her children at Applecroft Pub- lic School when a worker allegedly smashed her windshield and dented the side of her 2008 Pontiac Vibe. She had only had the car for a month when it was damaged. The damage cost about $2,600 to repair and the accused man is re- sponsible for covering the repair bill, she says. “It was terrible. Surely it was an act of violence,” she says of the incident, adding the man was probably “af- fected by the previous accident.” Last week, a story in the News Ad- vertiser detailed the concerns of Mi- chelle Burton, who witnessed the ac- cident involving the worker. Ms. Bur- ton said the construction work has created traffic chaos in the area and made it unsafe to drive on Taunton. The second incident occurred when Ms. Panchuk went north on Salem Road towards Taunton. She rolled down her window and asked two construction workers if she could travel west on Taunton and they said she could. As she did so, another worker “lunged at my car, yelling and curs- ing at me to back up. I continued very slowly and had to break suddenly or I would have hit this man with my car. He continued to yell and swear, then suddenly, without warning, he slammed his hand in frustration down on the front windshield of my car, causing the entire windshield to shatter,” she states in an e-mail. Ms. Panchuk says in an interview that she wasn’t going fast. “I wasn’t going any speed at all.” An off-duty Toronto police offi- cer intervened and calmed the man down, she says. The Toronto officer was taking his The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery charge $6 / Newsstand charge $1 THEIR CURRENCY IS RISING Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo DURHAM — No Currency’s Scott Miller rehearses with fellow band members. The group is a four-member rock band that is achieving some success, having played at Toronto Argo games and various charity events. The band is playing at the City of Pickering’s Teen Drug Awareness event on Nov. 9. See page 12 for more on the band. We’ll make it happen! A DIVISION OF AJAX NISSAN DURHAM CREDIT ZONE Get approval anytime at www.durhamcreditzone.com Interest rate may vary from 0 to 29.9% depending on credit history, some down payment may be required. Fin. 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At around 7:30 p.m. the same day, a woman called police after she was hit in the back with a red paintball while walking along Maple Gate Road at Timber Court. At roughly the same time, a mother and daughter were hit with red paint pellets while walking on Dixie Road, north of Glenanna. The mother was hit on her upper right arm and the back of her right thigh, while the daughter was hit on the right side of her face and her upper right shoulder. All three victims suffered minor injuries, such as bruis- ing and red marks. Pickering covered in paint Police say bandages used as disguise in bank robbery PICKERING — Police are looking for a man whose face was heavily bandaged after a Pickering bank was robbed on the weekend. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27, officers were called to the TD Canada Trust branch at 750 Oklahoma Dr. in Pickering. Witnesses reported to police that a lone male entered the bank at around 10 a.m. and produced a hold-up note. After receiving cash, the suspect fled the bank, but witnesses could not see in which direction he went, or if he had a weapon. No injuries were re- ported. The suspect is described as being a white male in his mid-20s and approxi- mately five feet, eight inches tall. He was wearing light-coloured jeans, white run- ning shoes and a blue hooded sweat- shirt. He was wearing bandages on his face and a sling on his left arm. Detective Mark Price of the Major Crime Robbery Unit says he doesn’t know “if he was actually injured or if it’s a getup. It’s pretty strange.” Most of the man’s face was covered with bandages, but Det. Price expects to have an “update in a couple of days, we’re hoping.” The amount of money typically taken in a bank robbery doesn’t amount to much, Det. Price notes. “There’s not a lot of money on hand in most banks these days,” he says. “It’s not as profitable as most crimes going on these days.” As for the numbers of bank robberies, he says, “I think it’s higher than last year.” Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call Det. Price at 905- 579-1520 or 1-888-579-1520, ext. 5355. Anonymous calls can be made to Dur- ham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-888- 222-TIPS. Taunton Road construction incident ‘terrible’ Waste challenge Page 3 ✦ See Taunton, Page 4 ✦ See Criminal, Page 4 Police are looking for this man after a bank was robbed Saturday. Honeyw o o d C r e s . Honeyw o o d C r e s .Dixie Rd.Dixie Rd.NN55GlenannaRd. Glenan n a Rd.Deerbrook Dr.Deerbrook Dr.Meadow l a n e C r e s . Meadow l a n e C r e s .DixieRd.Dixie Rd.NN55 M aple G a t e R d . Maple Gate R d . W i l d r os e C r e s . Wildros e Cres. Timber C t . Timber C t . T railwo o d C t . 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Customer surveys will examine the travel patterns, prefer- ences and service needs of riders. Neil Killens, DRT’s deputy general manager of support services, said the results of the survey will be used to identify future requirements for transit services and develop effective methods of com- municating with customers. “A comparison of winter 2005 survey results to current survey results will help us to understand shifts in user patterns and demographics,” he said. “And have we been successful in meeting the need for improved cross-regional links, which has been the focus of route improvements in the first two years of DRT.” It will also help DRT to see if it should shift its marketing approach based on changes in the de- mographics of its ridership and determine if the priorities for DRT planned service enhancements and expansion match the priorities of passen- gers. DRT intends to conduct annual surveys each fall to monitor change in trends and measure progress based on historic survey results. The information will assist in making key decisions about transit and long-term planning. Printed copies of the survey are available to passengers on all DRT buses and at ticket sale locations throughout the region. The surveys will be available beginning Oct. 29 and customers are asked to complete and return their survey before Nov. 19. Passengers can return them to a DRT operator, by mail to the Durham Region Transit Commis- sion, 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby, L1H 3T2 or by fax to 905-666-6193. The on-line version is found at www.durhamregiontransit.com. To recognize specialized services challenges, clients may call customer service at 905-571-1222 for help in completing the survey. Have your say on transit Neighbour recalls drinking, arguments at Oshawa house By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A woman is in cus- tody after police responded to a sus- picious death early Tuesday morning in central Oshawa. Durham police respond- ing to a 911 call at 320 Elgin St. W., just west of Park Road around 4 a.m. found the body of a man with obvious signs of trauma, Sergeant Paul McCurbin said. Police have not released the name of the deceased or anyone else associated with the incident. Homicide detectives responded to the scene, in a residential neigh- bourhood dotted with single-fam- ily homes on neatly-trimmed lots. Neighbours said a woman who lives in the house with her common-law husband and two school-aged chil- dren had been taken away by police around 4:30 a.m. The same woman had been taken into custody by police responding to a disturbance the previous eve- ning, said next-door neighbour Paul Young. “Around 7:30 or 8 o’clock she was drunk ... handcuffs and all, she was out of here,” Mr. Young said. Mr. Young said a tenant who lives in his basement heard the woman return around 4 a.m., shortly after he’d come home from work. A homicide investigator on the case would not comment on any events or police involvement prior to the incident or a cause of death, but did confirm a woman was in custody. He said the couple and the two children, one high school age and the other 8 or 10 years old, moved to the neighbourhood from Peterbor- ough several months ago. He said their time in the neighbourhood was punctuated by drinking and loud ar- guments. “From Friday until now it has pro- gressively gotten worse,” Mr. Young said. “They were drinking and they were fighting. They were fighting outside.” Mr. Young said he didn’t know the dead man’s name, but said he worked each day as a roofer with a partner who showed up in a truck to pick him up. The woman had visited Mr. Young’s wife to ask about their recently-born child, he said. The couple and children lived in rooms on the main floor of the house, a brick bungalow with an addition that’s been converted into apartments. Tuesday morning yel- low police tape was draped around the front yard and a police cruiser idled in front of the building. Cars were parked in a paved lot to the rear of the building and children’s bikes were piled by a concrete front step, upon which a pair of brown shoes lay. A homicide detective said the incident, still classified a suspicious death, is in the early stages of inves- tigation, and that an interview with the woman taken into custody hadn’t yet occurred. No word on what charges laid, if any, had been released by noon. Pickering wins waste challenge, twice Pickering and Ajax, and its reporters, participate in friendly competition By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX — It’s clear: Pickering domi- nates Ajax in waste reduction, and not only in the City itself. Pickering and Ajax recently com- peted in a one-day corporate waste challenge to see which municipality would generate the smallest amount of garbage in a single day. The News Advertiser’s managing editor, Mike Johnston, asked Ajax reporter Keith Gilligan and myself, the Pickering re- porter, to do the same. However, Mr. Johnston was quite certain Mr. Gilligan would win the challenge. “He’ll take something out of my gar- bage that I didn’t think was recyclable, and he’ll recycle it,” he said. “And it ticks me off every time he does it.” Since most of the newsroom picked Mr. Gilligan as the favourite, I’m quite pleased to announce Pickering won both competitions. Pickering’s City Hall and the rec- reation complex accumulated 36.20 kilograms of garbage in one day while Ajax’s Town Hall and community cen- tre threw out 47.58 kilograms of waste. As a result, Pickering’s flag will fly in Ajax all this week. There was no question that I won when my garbage bag from Monday weighed 100 grams, while Mr. Gilligan generated 446 grams. He was quite disappointed because “I wanted to do it for all the green kids in the world.” While Mr. Gilligan pointed out that much of his waste was simply plastic wrapping, he also emphasized his re- cycling practices far outshine mine. “I probably recycled a lot more yesterday than you ever have in your whole entire life,” he said. Although I bit my tongue’s urge to tell him that’s probably because I’m quite younger, I do have to agree about the plastic. When I came home from work yes- terday, a company kindly shoved a reusable bag through my mail slot, which was wrapped in plastic. The majority of my garbage con- sisted of tissue, coffee grinds, and food wrappers. Perhaps we should all be a little more aware of what we’re throwing out in a single day. Take it from the win- ner. © Tim Hortons, 2007 Yes, the Smile Cookies are gone. But the smiles will last forever. Thanks to you, Tim Hortons Durham Region raised over $62,000 to be donated to R.S. 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Woman in custody after man’s body found in home For more on this story children to a soccer tournament at the time, she says, adding she was grateful for his as- sistance. Durham Regional Police was called and the man was charged with mischief, Ms. Pan- chuk states. A Gottardo assistant supervisor “apolo- gized profusely and was very willing to ac- commodate me in any way,” she notes in her e-mail. Her car was towed away for repairs and was returned on Friday. “Oh, I was shocked. I was so concerned to get to school to get the kids,” she states. She has an 11-year-old son and nine-year- old daughter at Applecroft. “I was volunteering to take part of the school soccer team to a tournament. I missed that completely,” she says. “Between a teacher and a friend,” her chil- dren were picked up. The accused has a Nov. 30 court date. 40%40%OFF OFF ALL ICI INTERIORALL ICI INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTS& EXTERIOR PAINTS 905.420.2548 * on all 3.4 - 3.7 L ICI maunfactured paints. 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PAGE 4 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ October 31, 2007P ‘Criminal act’ to shoot paintball gun Taunton unsafe to drive: resident ✦ Taunton from page 1 durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Police said the mother and daughter com- plainants reported a newer Nissan Murano with dark-tinted windows, while the other female victim reported a black sports utility vehicle. Sergeant Paul McCurbin of the Durham Regional Police Service said shooting a paintball gun or a pellet gun at somebody is “definitely a criminal act. “If a person shoots this paintball gun at another person, they will be charged, and the charges will be along the lines of assault, assault causing bodily harm, depending on the amount of injury, and any other weapon- related charges,” he said. “Even if a person points a gun (at some- one), fires the gun and misses, they’ll still be charged.” Sgt. McCurbin emphasized that paintball guns should only be used in designated areas for recreational purposes while wearing the proper safety equipment. Anyone with information can call Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-888-222-TIPS. Teen sexually assaulted by two men near Pickering Town Centre PICKERING — Police are investigating the sexual assault of a teenager by two men in Pickering Friday night. Durham cops said the girl contacted them after the alleged assault, which she said oc- curred after she approached two men in the east lot at the Pickering Town Centre around 9:30 p.m., asking them for a cigarette. The men grabbed the girl and took her to a nearby apartment building where she was as- saulted, police said. Police are looking for two men believed to be in their late teens or early 20s. One is described as a black man who wore baggy clothing and a black ball cap, while the other is believed to be Hispanic, with long curly hair tied in a pony tail. 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TO DO LIST 1) Take car into Ed’s Auto for front brakes. 2) P i c k e r i ng Urgent Care treat all motor vehicle accidents tell Brad to go in. 3) C r e a t e a safe environment before winter storms. Call Yard-All Services. ADVERTISING FEATURE Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Great fundraisers AJAX — The Grade 4 class at St. Bernadette Catholic School was the top fundraiser for the school this year. Funds were raised for overall needs at the school. Pictured from the class, clockwide from left are, Jasper Kibzey, Alex De Guzman, Emily Ngugen, Georgia Douglas, Gavin Hammer and Natalie Slade. Resident says her street is a ticking time bomb By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Pipe problems plaguing ser- vice connections across the Region have left one family without its own water source since August. There are an estimated 25,000 water service connections in Durham that use polybutylene piping systems. Polybutylene was introduced in the late 1970s as a substitute for traditional copper piping. But, in the 1980s it was discov- ered the product was inferior and it was disal- lowed in new construction. Now, the Region faces an $88-million ex- pense to go back and replace connections. Ac- cording to Durham’s Commissioner of Works, Cliff Curtis, it is concentrating on replacing the pipes in the areas where there have been failures. The Hendry family, of Robinson Crescent in Whitby, knows first-hand about the polybutyl- ene-piping issue. On Oct. 25, 2006, the pipe broke at the bot- tom of their driveway. The Region did a spot repair, but this past August there was another break on their property. Nicola Hendry said due to where the break- age lies, it falls in a grey area. Her home insur- ance won’t cover it and the Region says it’s beyond its jurisdiction to fix pipes on private property. “They can conveniently create these rules and loop-holes to avoid the situation,” Ms. Hendry said. “I think this street is a ticking time bomb and it is only a matter of time until something catastrophic happens.” She lays the responsibility for the problem with the Region and said it is avoiding a seri- ous situation. The road is an “absolute mess,” with pot- holes and shifting asphalt and Ms. Hendry said works department staff are often on the street making repairs. “There is a history and there are problems here and (the Region) can’t stick their heads in the sand,” Ms. Hendry said. “They just seem to be reacting to these problems instead of being proactive.” The Hendry family is currently hooked into a neighbour’s water supply, but Ms. Hendry said the neighbour sporadically shuts it off. By Nov. 15, the water supply will be termi- nated because the connection is a surface connection and will be disconnected before the weather gets too cold. Calls to plumbers and contractors left the Hendry family with estimates for repairs of between $3,000 and $5,000. “We are a working-class family; I don’t have $5,000 in my back pocket to pay for this,” Ms. Hendry said. “And in principal I don’t think we should have to pay for it.” Ms. Hendry appeared before the Region’s works committee on Oct. 23 to make a plea it fix the problem before the water is shut off. But, following her delegation, Ms. Hendry said she felt as though she had been told she was on her own in dealing with the problem. “The break is on private property and be- yond the Region’s jurisdiction,” Mr. Curtis said during the meeting. “We have no authority to go beyond the property line and fix this.” The problem with the polybutylene piping will cost the Region $88 million to fix, and that’s just to replace the product with copper piping up to property lines. Mr. Curtis said most developers used cop- per, not polybutylene, from the house to the road. Currently the Region is addressing one or two streets a year. “But we have an awful lot of streets to work through,” he said. “Robinson Crescent isn’t on the top of the list.” Regional Chairman Roger Anderson asked Regional staff to contact the Hendry’s insur- ance company. “I suggest we phone them to make sure they understand the difference between our prop- erty and her property,” Mr. Anderson said. Mr. Curtis also advised committee that it could give him specific direction to contract the work out on behalf of the Hendry family and they could pay it back over time. But, Ms. Hendry said she isn’t particularly satisfied with that solution. “I am not letting this lie,” she said. “I don’t feel we should be paying for this, but I need water. I can’t be cut off from water.” CORRECTION NOTICE Due to an error on the part of Durham Wheels, there is incorrect pricing in the Ontario Motor Sales ad on page 7 of the October 31, 2007 edition. The price of the 2007 Chev Silverado Z71 Extended Cab should have been $27,995 and not $12,995 as printed. Durham Wheels apologizes to Ontario Motor Sales and their customers for any inconvenience this may have caused. Pipe break leaves family without water Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Nicola Hendry is pictured beside a hole in her driveway as a result of a water line break. Just one more way to get your news thanks to the NEWS A DVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com 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 Enjoy the fun of the spookiest night of the year H alloween is upon us. It’s a great night. Mainly because it’s all about fun. It’s about fantasy and shedding inhibitions and playing make-believe, things we could all stand a lot more of. And of course, the big question on everyone’s lips these days is “What are you going out as?” Interestingly, the days of bed-sheet shrouded ghouls and goblins scampering through the streets are fad- ing. Kids nowadays have ad- opted a much more realis- tic perception of what scares the sugar out of adults. The big sellers this year include such items as “The Divorce Lawyer” which comes com- plete with a three-piece suit, a holographic mask that, de- pending on how the light is striking it, appears as either a look of sincere empathy or leering greed and a fake hand with long, spindly fingers that continually seek the pockets of anyone within three feet of you. Another get-up guaranteed to raise the hair of anyone over 40 is “The Auditor.” A simple yet horrifying costume consists of only a briefcase, a calculator and a colono- scope. Retailers also claim that the new line of “Terrifying Teens” outfits is a huge seller this au- tumn. There’s the “New Driv- er,” the “Pregnant Daughter” and the “Guess what Dad? I’m Gay” packages, all surefire nightmares for some parent out there. On the other side of the coin, manufacturers are offering a number of interesting fantasy costumes geared toward the adult market. It seems many of us still love playing make- believe with hot items like “The Debt-Free Person,” “The Couple who are still together after 10 years of marriage” or “The fairly happy individual who doesn’t think the world is going to hell in a handcart” outfit, complete with rose-co- loured glasses and glass half- full of liquid. Needless to say, what would Halloween be without loads of goodies to shell out? Once again though, this year we’re seeing some very different offerings on the shelves. The pendulum, which for some time had been swinging more and more in the direction of healthy snacks; granola bars, popcorn balls and trail mix, seems to be headed in the other way in a big hurry. This fall, when the kids dump their bags on the kitchen table, don’t be surprised to find such novelties as “Chocolate covered Fat balls,” “Crud on a stick” and the dangerously tasty “Plaque-sicles.” No article about Halloween would be complete without a word or two regarding safety. Before sending the little ones off for a night of trick or treat- ing be sure to brief them thor- oughly about watching for traffic, avoiding unwrapped candy and keeping an eye out for strangers. For extra peace of mind you may want to equip your youngster with some of the latest high-tech security gadgets. The Fisher-Price “Pocket Claymore” looks like an or- dinary yo-yo but with a full kilo of C-4 it’ll do more than Skin the Cat. Also available is the “Lil Tikes Fold-Away Jr. Kalashnikov.” At 12 inches long and only one and a half pounds it’s a perfect fit for lit- tle chocolate-covered fingers and still gets off 24 rounds per second. Finally, for those not bal- listically inclined there’s the “Playmobil Tot Tazer.” It comes in four funky colours, including Wacky Watermelon, and delivers a full 200 Volts of ‘Boo’ to any Halloween Party poopers within arms length of your child. Whatever you end up doing or wearing, have a spookily wonderful night. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. He’s now appearing on the CBC sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie, which airs Wednesdays at 8 p.m. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Who are you going out as tonight? Neil Crone enter laughing submitted photo Fast times at William Dunbar Public School William Dunbar Public School students listen to a recent motivational speech from NASCAR driver Dave Connolly of the Canadian racing cir- cuit. The NASCAR race team brought out its car as well and provided a free hot dog lunch to all the students. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY IN THE COMMUNITY /4& Troops and officers deserve our thanks Soldiers, cops share special bond I t’s always a special night when our local men and women in blue are recognized for acts of heroism. But last week, in a stroke of inspired genius, that night was given extra meaning as a live satellite hookup was provided be- tween celebrants at Deer Creek Golf Club and Banquet Centre in Ajax and a group of Canadian soldiers at Kandahar air base in Afghanistan. While such local stalwarts as constables Mark McConkey and Warren Ellis, Detective Paul Mooy and Sergeant Jeff Galipeau were awarded the ‘Courage to Come Back’ award for returning to duty after serious injury, the notion of being in harm’s way achieved extra significance with the connection to our men and women in Afghanistan. It should come as no surprise that there is a very strong bond between our personnel in uniform be they in police detach- ments across Durham Region or in Canadian Forces detach- ments half-a-world away. No wonder that when a slain soldier makes that final trip from Trenton to Toronto along the Highway of Heroes, police officers and “support our troops” stickers are a common sight. Those who were at the event last week provided our troops with a well- appreciated and long ovation. Amid all the brass, the clear focus was the sacrifice and effort that police have put in over the years. Inspector Bill Temple received the Kevin McAlpine Lifetime Achievement Award for outstanding service while constables Amanda Rabishaw -- for trying to save a suicidal man, and Chris Barkwell -- for his efforts to revive a child with no vital signs, were honoured for their work. Constables Chris Fox and Anthony Bowers were recognized for stopping a robbery suspect who had a gun on his car seat. For taking into custody a disturbed man wielding an axe, con- stables Janine Henderson, Shane Vandenberg, Dave Mounste- ven and Inspector Steve Ross received awards. Fraud unit Detective Jeff Caplan was given credit for his work pursuing bank and credit-card skimming operations, while con- stables T.J. McBride and Ian Jolicoeur were awarded for speak- ing with a young woman who eventually revealed a history of sexual abuse she had suffered which resulted in the arrest of a Whitby man. Finally, Constable Bob Walker came to the aid of Constable Dave Sedgewick when the latter was wounded in a domestic dispute call. We salute all our officers and troops. This Week’s Question: How did you feel about the extra four weeks of daylight savings time in 2007? Loved it Hated it Made no difference Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: What are your feelings about the current crime rate in your municipality? Total votes: 146 It’s higher: 61 % It’s lower: 24 % About the same: 15 % City should not consider motion to pay legal fees To the editor: Perhaps it should come as no surprise that Council- lor Doug Dickerson is the one who intends bringing a motion for the City/Mayor Ryan to re- imburse former councillor Maurice Brenner for his legal fees. After all, Coun. Dicker- son is the person who charged the taxpayers of the City for five blackberries. Obviously he views the taxpayers as a bot- tomless pit. Regardless, back to the cur- rent issue of the legal fees. If my understanding is correct, there were investigations by City staff and solicitors into the alleged impropriety relat- ing to expenses. The investi- gations presumably supported there being sufficient evidence to warrant investigation by the Durham Regional Police Ser- vices (DRPS). As Mayor Ryan indicated, this was the proper step to take rather than at- tempt to hide a possible prob- lem internally. We taxpayers have been crying out for a more accountable and open Council for years. The DRPS investigation obviously satisfied them that charges were warranted. Pre- sumably, the Regional crown attorney’s office agreed with the DRPS opinion as the charges were laid. The important point here is the DRPS, backed by the Crown Attorney, laid the charges, not the City. Therefore, there is ab- solutely no reason why taxpay- ers’ money should be used to reimburse the legal fees. If there is evidence of im- propriety in the passing of information to Dale Gold- hawk, then appropriate action should be taken by the Council and City against the person(s) involved. Council should not be even considering this motion. Its time would be much better spent controlling the City bud- getary expenditures (including Coun. Dickerson’s purchase of blackberries) and, thus, re- ducing taxes. I encourage all City of Pickering taxpayers to contact their City councillor and make it clear we do not support the inappropriate use of our taxes as proposed by Coun. Dickerson. Derek Hartley Pickering Student wants school to become more green To the editor: I feel schools need to work harder to become more en- vironmentally friendly. As a Sinclair Secondary School student, I have noticed some problems that need to be solved for our school to be more ecologically friendly. The school uses large amounts of paper to advertise events in and around Sinclair. I understand the need to ad- vertise, but using 30 sheets of paper in the same area on the same event is just a waste. I also feel the school wastes left- over food products by simply throwing them into the gar- bage which then goes to land- fill. There are easy solutions. The events can be mentioned on the announcements every morning. They could also be posted on a central billboard in the main part of the school or on each floor of the build- ing. Wasted food can be solved by a school composting pro- gram. This would cut down on school trash and would also help the community. The compost could be sold provid- ing funds to operate the pro- gram. By changing the way schools act, we can save money and create a healthier, happier en- vironment for the students, teachers and people in the community. Heather Brown Whitby PAGE 6 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ October 31, 2007P September 20th was Waterfront Trail and Greenway Day for communities along the Lake Ontario and St. Lawrence River waterfronts. To celebrate the completion of 50 waterfront projects representing $30 million of investment, the Waterfront Regeneration Trust, City of Pickering and partners pedalled their bikes from Mississauga through Toronto to Pickering to experience the 46 kms of the Waterfront Trail and Greenway. The City of Pickering extends a sincere thank you to corporate sponsors for supporting the Waterfront Regeneration Trust Waterfront Trail and Greenway Day. The power to make your community better.Pickering Nuclear In partnership with:Trillium College 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. The City of Pickering wishes you & your family a safe & HAPPY HALLOWEEN South Pickering Seniors' Bazaar Saturday, November 3 9 am - 1 pm East Shore C.C. 910 Liverpool Road South 905.420.5049 DATE MEETING TIME Nov. 1 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Nov. 5 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Nov. 12 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Nov. 14 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Nov. 19 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Nov. 20 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Nov. 21 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm Nov. 22 Library Board 7:00 pm Be a Santa Sponsor call Janet at 905.420.4404 for details. Join the Pickering Kinsmen & Kinette Club Sponsors wil be featured on the parade website. Showcase your business or organization! Support your Community! Enter Today! Applications available at City of Pickering facilities, Pickering Town Centre or cityofpickering.com/greatevents Are you on it? Enter your float in the He’s making a list and checking it twice ... Saturday, November 17, 2007 In Honour of Remembrance Day The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 606 and The Corporation of the City of Pickering would like to express their support and appreciation to our Canadian Veterans. Join us Sunday, November 11th at 10:30 am in Esplanade Park, City Hall as we recognize the achievements and sacrifices of those who have served and died for Canada in the struggle for worldwide peace. See the top entrants compete to become the 2007 Pickering Star and take home the grand prize! Saturday, November 3, 2007 7 - 10 pm @ Petticoat Creek C.C. 470 Kingston Road West, (just west of Rosebank Road) Who will win? Want to be the first to know? Come to the ... Acrobat Music INC. RECORDING STUDIO PERCEPTION CONSULTANTS Cell 2 Cell 611 Kingston Road sponsored by:Municipal Operations Help us keep your streets clean and safe this fall season Before After The goal of this program is to clear storm sewer catch basin grates on a regular basis so it is less likely they will become blocked during heavy rains and cause flooding. For information on City of Pickering roads, trees, parks & trails, please call our Operations Centre at 905.683.4319 if you see a problemif you see a problem...if you see a problem... be part ofbe part ofthe solutionthe solution be part ofthe solution • graffiti • litter • illegal dumping • vandalism 1.877.420.46661.877.420.46661.877.420.4666callcall report online – cityofpickering.com/eyesonthestreet email – customercare@city.pickering.on.ca Teen Band Challenge FEATURING: Teen Band Challenge FEATURING:yaDyrevEseciohCekaMuoYpleHotffutSnuFNo Currency Broken Radio Split Vision Zero Limit No Currency Broken Radio Split Vision Zero Limit 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com/teen Health Department Free Pizza, Free 4 YOUthFree 4 YOUth 13 - 19 years of age13 - 19 years of age living in Pickering & Ajaxliving in Pickering & Ajax Friday,November 9, 20vember 9, 2007 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lincoln Alexander C.C.Lincoln Alexander C.C. (95 Church Street North)(95 Church Street North) Free 4 YOUth 13 - 19 years of age living in Pickering & Ajax Friday, November 9, 2007 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Lincoln Alexander C.C. (95 Church Street North) In partnership with: CKWOODS PL AYERS PRESENTS ... 10 Quick Clicks to the Past ... Presented at Brougham Hall, just south of Hwy. 7 on Brock Road. SHOWDATES:Fri. Nov. 30 th, 8:00 pm Sat. Dec. 1 st, 2:00 pm Sun. Dec. 2 nd, 2:00 pm Sat. Dec. 8 th, 2:00 pm Sun. Dec. 9 th, 2:00 pm a holiday pantomime Directed by Julie Oakes & Dianne Fordham The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Province of Ontario 905.683.8401 CALL THE BOX OFFICE cityofpickering.com/museum Would you sell your beloved cow for a handful of beans? Only if they’re magic beans you say? Then you are ready for our rollicking Christmas Pantomime. Cheer for Jack, boo the Giant and enjoy the puns, pitfalls, pranks and pizazz! KEEP STORM SEWER CATCH BASINS GRATES CLEAR It is important that storm sewer catch basins be kept clear so they can serve their intended purpose, which is to remove stormwater from streets and boulevards. With the upcoming fall season, there will be leaves and debris collecting on catch basins on your street. In an effort to avoid street flooding, your cooperation in keeping catch basins clear of obstructions in your neighbourhood would be appreciated. City staff resources are not always sufficient to keep up with the need and demand due to the vast number of catch basins and the increasing urban forest cover, including mature street trees. There are a few things you can do to help City crews: • keep drains clear of any accumulated debris • dispose of yard waste properly, so it never gets washed into catch basins. Please refrain from blowing or raking leaves and grass clippings onto roadways. For information or to register call 905.683.2760 ext. 6100 Attention Pickering Seniors Need a hand shoveling your driveway or walkway this winter? Our Volunteers would like to help! Attention TEENS 13 - 19 years of age Interested in positively contributing to your community? Help a senior in your area by shoveling snow this winter. A great way to complete community volunteer hours for School. Operations & Emergency Services Department Culture & Recreation Division City of Pickering Fire Services offers the following safety tips to ensure your family has a safe and enjoyable Halloween! • Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. • Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility. • Because a mask can limit or block eyesight, consider non toxic and hypoallergenic makeup or a decorative hat as a safe alternative. •When shopping for costumes, wigs and accessories purchase only those with a label indicating they are flame resistant. • Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts. • Plan ahead to use only battery-powered lanterns or chemical light sticks in place of candles in decorations and costumes. •Teach children their home phone number and how to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency or become lost. Remind them that 9-1-1 can be dialled free from any phone. • Review with your children the principle of “Stop-Drop-Roll”, should their clothes catch on fire. • Openly discuss appropriate and inappropriate behaviour at Halloween time. • Consider purchasing individually packaged healthy food alternatives (or safe non- food treats) for those who visit your home. •Take extra effort to eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and walkway. • Learn or review CPR skills to aid someone who is choking or having a heart attack. HalloweenHalloween SafetyTipsSafety Tips 905.839.9968 cityofpickering.com PAGE 7 X N EWS ADVERTISER X October 31, 2007 P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND Pickering Panthers host Vaughan Vipers Friday (7:30 p.m.) and Durham Fury Saturday (2:30 p.m.) in junior ‘A’ hockey at the recreation complex. Sports briefs OCTOBER 31, 2007 [ High school football ] Quarter-final playoffs on Friday DURHAM — Interesting matchups exist as Durham Region senior football enters its quarter-final playoff round on Friday. Most compelling is whether the three-time defending Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) champion Pickering High School Trojans can stay alive to get a shot at a fourth consecutive LOSSA ‘A’ division crown. The seventh-seeded Trojans travel to Oshawa to meet the second-seeded Eastdale Collegiate Eagles at noon. Also, the Dunbarton High School Spartans of Pickering, the eighth and final seed in the ‘A’ pool, will attempt to knock off the regular-season champion, the top-seeded and undefeated (6-0) Donald A. Wilson Gators of Whitby. The game gets under way at the Whitby school at noon. Other ‘A’ pool games: Holy Trinity of Bowmanville (sixth seed) meets the third-seeded Port Perry High School Rebels in Port Perry at 2:30 p.m. and the fifth-seeded Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars meet the fourth-seeded Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Saints in Oshawa at 2:30 p.m. Games in the ‘B’ pool quarter-finals are: Richardson (6) at Brock (3), 1 p.m.; Ajax (7) at Uxbridge (2), 2:30 p.m.; Clarington (8) at Sinclair (1), 3 p.m.; Bowmanville (5) at Pine Ridge (4), 5 p.m. Semifinal games are slated for the week of Nov. 5 (dates and times to be announced). The ‘A’ pool championship game is at the Oshawa Civic Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Meanwhile, the ‘B’ pool consolation championship is also at the civic on Sunday, Nov. 18 at noon. Both ‘A’ and ‘B’ title games are part of a doubleheader with the correspond- ing junior championship games. [ Track and field ] Felicien up for major national award PICKERING — Pickering Olympian and world champion hurdler Perdita Felicien has been nominated for a prestigious Athletics Canada award. Felicien, 27, was nominated for the Jack Davies Trophy as the overall Canadian athlete of the year. Her nomination was based on the strength of her 2007 outdoor track and field season, including her silver medal in the women’s 100-metre hurdles at the IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan last month. Other nominees are Brooke Pighin of Port Alberni, B.C., (second in jav- elin at the National Track and Field Championships), Chantal Petitclerc of Montreal, PQ, (first in 1,500 metres at world championships), Gary Reed of Victoria, B.C. (second in 800 metres at world championships), Michelle Stilwel of Nanoose Bay, B.C. (first in the 400 metres at the IWAS World Champion- ships). The award winners will be an- nounced in Toronto on Saturday, Nov. 24. The Jack Davies Trophy was first awarded in 1933. The award doesn’t depend solely on athletic achievement, as character is taken into consider- ation. [ Volleyball ] Durham Attack’s girls’ house league signups Thursday DURHAM — Registration for the Durham Attack Girls’ Volleyball Club’s 2008 winter house league program con- tinues this week. Players can still register on Thurs- day, Nov. 1 and 8 at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate (Harwood Ave. N., north of Rossland Road) from 6 to 7:30 p.m. . The house league program is for girls in the tyke (born in 1998, 99), pee- wee (born 1996, 97) and bantam (born 1993, 94 and 95). It runs 10 weeks, start- ing on Jan. 6 at Westney Heights Public School (45 Brennan Rd., Ajax) or the McLean Community Centre (95 Magill Dr., Ajax). The cost is $135 per player and in- cludes a uniform and team picture. For more information, call Chris Williamson at 905-725-3092 or e-mail durham_attack@hotmail.com. Perdita Felicien ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Welcoming New Golfers Looking For a Home. Play FREE the Rest of 2007 Season with the purchase of a 2008 membership. Full 7 Day Membership $845 ~ Couples $1545 ~ Weekday Memberships from $375 per year plus GST. Rates increase after Nov. 16/07. Don’t forget New Years Eve Dinner & Dance Live Band “Little Caesar and the Consuls” Durham Junior Lightning players bottle up Ontario roster spots Play for province at National Women’s Under-18 Championships in Kitchener next month By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Although it’s almost as certain as the leaves falling each au- tumn, it never grows old for members of the Durham Junior Lightning women’s hockey team. Each hockey season, several Lightning players earn their way on to Ontario’s two women’s entries, which will repre- sent the province at the upcoming 2007 National Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship in Kitchener from Nov. 7 to 11, and this year is no exception. Lightning defenceman Tara Wa- tchorn, 17, and forward Natalie Spooner, 17, will play with Ontario’s ‘Red’ team, while defenceman Kailey Chappell, 16, is suiting up for Ontario’s ‘Blue’ squad at the upcoming national championships. Watchorn and Spooner will make their debut with the ‘Red’ team after playing with the ‘Blue’ squad at nation- als last year. Both played and won gold as part of Team Ontario at the Canada Winter Games in the Yukon in 2006. “I’m really excited because I’ve never been on the Red team,” says Watchorn, a three-year player with the Durham Junior Lightning. “It’s cool to be part of it.” Although Watchorn and Spooner were familiar with the tryout process in previous seasons, Watchorn admits this year was even more competitive than ever. Each player attended two camps that attracted approximately 300 hope- fuls for berths on the two Ontario team rosters. “Every year it’s really competitive, but this year, we had the regional camps. Girls’ hockey is getting so much bigger. The younger girls are getting better, too.” Watchorn notes her previous experi- ence on Team Ontario was a big advan- tage for her in the tryout process. “I think I was a little more confident. I remember my first year, I was kind of nervous. On defence, you definitely need a lot of confidence and poise to play, so knowing what to expect was important,” says Watchorn, a Grade 12 student at Bowmanville’s St. Stephen’s Catholic Secondary School. “I’m expect- ed to be more of a leader this year and I’m happy to take on that role.” Chappell, of Pickering, notes the com- petition was fierce to land a spot on one of Ontario’s two teams at nationals. She attended one of three regional tryout camps in Napanee in July and advanced to the second camp at Toronto’s West- wood Arena before getting a call recently that she’d been named to the Ontario ‘Blue’ roster. “It was definitely one of the more competitive camps,” says Chappell, a second-year player with the Durham Junior Lightning. “Everyone was fighting for one of the final spots.” The Grade 11 student at Dunbarton High School says playing for the Durham Junior Lightning, a perennial contender for the Provincial Women’s Hockey League crown, has definitely helped her become a better hockey player. She notes the coaching, under head coach Ken Mulgrew, has been the key. “Obviously, we have really good coaching. The coaches have helped me be more confident with myself and to make the right plays at the right time. And, if I make a mistake, to keep playing hard,” says Chappell. Both Ontario teams have a definite chance at gold at the upcoming national hockey showcase. Chappell says, how- ever, Quebec could prove a challenge. “Quebec is supposed to be a very good team,” she says. All three Durham Junior Lightning players will practise with their respective Ontario teams in Kitchener from Nov. 4 to 6, just prior to the opening to the four- day national championship. Ontario ‘Blue’ opens against the At- lantic team on Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. Ontario ‘Red’ plays Alberta in its opening pre- liminary game on Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. SUPER (BUTTER) FLY Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Pickering Swim Club’s Danielle Gomba concentrates on her form as she competes in the 100-metre butterfly event for her age group at the club’s re- cent Sprint Meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool. Clubs from across the GTA sent swimmers to the annual meet. Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo Durham Junior Lightning players Kailey Chappell, left, and Tara Watchorn will repre- sent Ontario at the 2007 National Women’s Under-18 Hockey Championship in Kitch- ener from Nov. 7 to 11. Missing for the photo was Natalie Spooner. Fast Facts: Who: Team Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, and British Columbia, along with a representative from the Atlantic Provinces will join two teams from Ontario to compete for the national under-18 championship. Where: Kitchener Memorial Arena Format: The championship consists of a round-robin format with two pools of four teams. It also includes a playoff round of two semifinal games, a bronze- medal game, and a gold-silver medal game. Other facts: Ontario ‘Red’ will play in Pool ‘A’ with Alberta, Manitoba and Sas- katchewan; Ontario ‘Blue’ will play in Pool ‘B’ with Quebec, B.C. and the Atlantic team. Howard rink wins Prairie Classic again By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Youngsters will ‘hurry, hard’ on the pebbled ice this week- end at the annual Little Rock Bon- spiel at the Annandale Golf and Curling Club. Convener April Risto notes the draw is completely full, with 16 teams entered for the event on Sat- urday, Nov. 3. The annual bonspiel is for rinks with any combination of boys and girls 12 years of age and under, with a maximum of 42 years of age per team. The competition includes two six- end games, as well as snacks, lunch and prizes for all. ••• Last weekend, the reigning world championship Glenn Howard rink travelled to Portage la Prairie, Mani- toba for the 2007 Meyers Norris Penny Prairie Classic, winning the event for the second con- secutive year and collecting the $12,000 first prize. The team, consists of Glenn at skip, Pickering’s Richard Hart at vice, Brent Laing at second, and Craig Savill at lead. The Howard rink next heads to Lloydminster, Alberta for the Best Western Wayside Inn Curling Clas- sic from Nov. 9 to 12, another event where they are the reigning champi- ons. Plans call for 32 teams to play- down in the triple knock-out draw, resulting in eight qualifying for a share of the $75,000 purse. Little Rock Bonspiel rolls into Annandale this weekend Richard Hart A/P PAGE 8 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ October 31, 2007 GE Consumer and Industrial-Motors Division, Peterborough; Large Motors and Generators manufactures engineered-to-order AC & DC motors for a variety of industrial applications including petrochemical production, mining, steel mills and air separation. Motors up to 65,000 HP and generators up to 32,000 kw have been designed and built at this site. We are a world leader in providing high value, custom, large motor solutions, leveraging premium technology and quality. This is a Canadian custom design and manufacturing facility with a global product mandate. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. Located an hour's drive northeast of Toronto in the beautiful Kawartha Lakes Region, Peterborough boasts an extraordinary quality of life, outstanding educational facilities (Trent University and Fleming College) and a new 500-bed regional health centre scheduled to open in 2008. A vibrant arts and cultural community, exceptional sports facilities and programs for all ages, and an expanding regional retail/commercial base make Peterborough a special place to work, live and call home. Manager - Logistics As Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the supply chain for the motors business in Peterborough. You will be responsible for in- and outbound freight movements, and for the management of receiving docks and internal transportation of goods within the plant. You will also mentor and manage shipping teams. In addition to being a college or university graduate with a major in Supply Chain Management, you have at least 10 years’ experience in managing a global supply chain, which includes global logistics experience in all modes of transportation (road, rail, air and sea). You have experience in shipping dangerous goods, dimensional freight on a global scale, international trade practices/customs procedures, and the application of NAFTA and other international trade agreements. You are also a skilled negotiator. Resumes can be submitted, quoting the position title, by November 9, 2007, to: natalie.julian@ge.com. We thank all candidates for their interest, but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies or phone calls, please. 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If you have branch management experience and thrive in a positive sales & service environment, please submit your resume in con¿ dence to: Evert Akkerman, Manager HR email: resumes@duca.com website: www.duca.com Metroland East Interactive Now Hiring: Web Developer/Production Supervisor We have an immediate opening for a full-time Web Developer/ Production Supervisor for an exciting new online venture. The successful candidate will possess proven expertise in developing and implementing PHP/MySQL web applications and be able to supervise daily content production. 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Primary Responsibilities: ✓Collect new content, preprocess and upload to the site via content management system ✓Maintain existing content client/partner relationships through ongoing communication ✓ Perform routine quality assurance and data entry ✓Respond to client and site user inquiries Skills / Qualifications: ✓Working knowledge of the following applications: Adobe Acrobat Professional, Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Microsoft Outlook ✓Excellent communication skills both written and oral ✓Highly organized, accurate and detail oriented ✓Comfortable using the internet and web content management systems ✓Ability to diagnose and problem solve quickly and effectively ✓Able to multi-task Additional skills a plus: Web design / HTML / CSS Location: Oshawa, Ontario Applicants should email their resume (in Word or PDF format) to: Lamont Wilcott Assistant Manager, Metroland East Interactive lwilcott@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Metroland East Interactive is a community leader in interactive publishing and online services, publishing award winning community and advertising information throughout Durham Region. A few of our current properties include: durhamregion.com, localmarketplace.ca, freedateconnection.com, 411durhamregion.com and movienow.ca. Graphic Designer (Cross-Media Advertising) Summary of Role To create compelling campaigns and ad units in online (primary) and print (secondary) media. To act as a consultant and coach for customers in order to increase the overall effectiveness of local Interactive advertising programs. To optimize, schedule and maintain many simultaneous campaigns. To act as primary creative support to senior online sales representatives. Qualifications - Diploma of Collegial Studies in Graphic Design - At least 2 years experience as graphic designer - Advanced level of Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Flash - Technical knowledge of delivering high-quality advertising designs to online and print - Ability to create original advertising concepts on tight deadlines - Working knowledge of HTML, website design and online video a huge asset - Able to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines and stress Other Considerations - May be required to visit clients and consult directly - Work will be done in an environment in which team performance is measured - Skills tests may be required Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and non-student portfolio on an urgent basis (on or before November 9, 2007) to Todd Blayone, Interactive Manager (tblayone@durhamregion.com). Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Looking for work? 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We have the following 2 positions available. •LEAD HAND •LICENSED TRUCK TECHNICIAN We offer a premium hourly rate of $29.50/hr. $3000 signing bonus, a comprehensive benefit package program, paid holidays, boot & tool allow- ance, 4 day work weeks, no weekends, no shift work, no on-call duty, and flexible hours. The in- cumbent shall have a valid Ontario driver license, a class T or J or S Mechanic License or valid Ontario equivalent. Diagnostic & repair skills should include engine, electrical, drive line and braking systems for class 6, 7 & 8 trucks and trailers. All inquiries will be kept confidential. No current employers will be contacted. Any individu- als interested in other positions who do not qualify for the above requirements may submit a re- sume for future consideration. Top Pay for Top Performers!! Call 905-428-3434 or Fax resume to: 905-428-3291 NOT ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS Canadian Tire Whitby North Is looking for the following individuals Automotive Parts Manager • A strong background in automotive parts required • Minimum 2 yrs Canadian Tire experience Logistics Manager • Must be energetic and hands on • Canadian Tire experience would be an asset Full benefi ts Employee discount Competitive salary Remuneration based on results and experience Please fax resume to: 905-430-4996 Or email to: resumegeneral@magma.ca. TELEMARKETING PROS full time, 4 days per week, $11.00 per hour, Whitby. Paid training. Call (905) 666-4905. UNIK CHOCOLATE,is expand- ing & we require Representatives & Drivers for pick up (A/C vehicle necessary). Salary $600-$1000 net per week plus gas. Please call (905)831-7191 WAREHOUSE POSITION available immediately for Ajax distribution centre. Shipping and inventory control experience pre- ferred. Enthusiastic team player. Mon-Fri 9-5pm. No heavy lifting. Fax 905-619-2662. WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. ESTHETICIAN WANTED to rent room in Massage Therapy Clinic, 3 days/week. $300/month. Call (905)721-0363 EXPERIENCED HAIR STYLIST required for full time position. Also Part time for evening hours. For North Oshawa location. Call 905-723-5090. HAIR STYLIST NEEDED, part time. Relaxed working atmos- phere. Flexible hours. Please call (905)655-4201. HAIRSTLYIST FULL-TIME, Must be mature and dependable. Tuesday to Friday, 9-6, Saturday, 8:30-5. No evenings. Guaranteed wages. Also, Massage Therapy Instructor. (905)725-8710. NEW FAMILY SALON in Brook- lin, looking for career oriented stylists, full/part time. Competitive wage and benefit package, exten- sive education courses. Call Lau- ra (416)688-7079. EXPERIENCE CABINET maker wanted, up to 10 years or more, able to manage projects, and guide other. Knowledge of blue prints. Call (905)718-0690. FIXTURE/TOOLMAKER required for manufacturer of checking fix- tures for the automotive industry. Durham Pattern & Model. Call (905)623-8700 or email resume to:dpmltd@bellnet.ca FULL-TIME POSITION, OBT1/G1 or OBT2/G2 and valid drivers license required, service and installation of residential HVAC equipment, must have all necessary licenses. Min. 1 year experience preferred but not necessary. Please call (905)435-6675 or email dixonmechanical1@bellnet.ca RECEPTIONIST/DATA ENTRY Clerk required for Pickering area manufacturing shop. Full time po- sition offering comprehensive benefits. Accpac and Microsoft Office experience a requirement. Fax resume 905-427-8010 PICKERING AREA TOOL & DIE SHOP seeking CNC Milling Operator. Knowledge of Fanuc control will be asset. Full time afternoon position offering com- petitive wages, profit sharing, air conditioned shop and benefits package. Hours are Mon-Thurs 4:30p.m.-3:00a.m. Fax resume 905-427-8010 ROOFERS WANTED with expe- rience and own tools. 5 years minimum. Call Ryan (905)926- 3333 SHOP WOOD WORKER/carpen- ter wanted, 2 positions available. Long term project. Wage: to be negotiated based on experience. E-mail resume to: Steve@adamsonproaudio.com WE ARE SEEKING enthusiastic individuals who are motivated, driven and have a desire to make the most of the career opportu- nity. TechnicPOS is currently looking for Service Technicians for their Toronto office. This posi- tion entails configuration & instal- lation of Windows based Point of Sale systems, providing tele- phone & remote software techni- cal support and on site technical services to restaurants and retail locations. Strong knowledge of pc hardware, Windows operating systems, and a basic understand- ing of databases is required. Val- id G License with access to vehi- cle is a must. Hospitality and/or Retail experience a plus. Com- prehensive training on P.O.S. software and hardware will be provided. Applications are being accepted by email only at jobs@technicpos.com. REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT re- quired, full-time for busy sales agent in Whitby office, licensed or unlicensed, experience preferred. Please fax resume to 905-430- 0306 sales help & agents ACCOUNT MANAGER position available with emphasis on inside sales. Must be able to multi task, be highly organized and possess excellent communication skills. Prior experience in the Incentive/Promotional Industry an asset. Please submit resume with salary expectations to jdavis@somcan.com SALES PERSON- Durham based company to enhance customer base in the construction and Aerial Equipment sectors within the GTA. Computer and sales experience a must. Fax resume to 905-686-8546. SALES REP. career opportunity, leads provided (GTA and Durham) for a school and daycare supply company, Good growth potential. Exp. required. hr@avron.ca or Fax 905-761- 9754 StonCor Canada has a contract position available: Data Processing (Temporary 3-4 Month Assignment) • Candidate needs to be a logical thinker and detail oriented • Bilingualism an asset Fax or E-mail your resume to: 95 Sunray Street o Whitby, ON o L1N 9C9 Fax: (905) 430-0318 E-mail: dsandrelli@stoncor.com Customer Service/Junior Accounting - Ajax Mfg. Excellent telephone & communication skills essential. Microsoft Office & computerized accounting experience required. General office duties include invoicing, inventory control, bank deposits, etc. Send resume and salary expectations to: Lennox Drum Limited 233 Fuller Road Ajax, Ont L1S 2E1 Resumes can be faxed to: 905-427-4986 or emailed to earlcole@lennoxdrum.com REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT / SECRETARY required for law office of Polak McKay & Hawkshaw in Ajax. Minimum of 3 years experience in residential real estate with knowledge of Conveyancer, Teraview and some commercial experience Forward resumes to Mr. McKay Fax (905)428-2063 dmckay@pmhlawoffice.com CASHIER Great hours, great pay with monthly incentives and profit sharing. Basic understanding of computers required. Fax Resumes to: Attn: Manager (905) 831-4292 Living in the country mins. from amenities. Beautiful updated sidesplit home on 1/2 acre lot. Hardwood fl rs, fp., woodstove. Prof. landscaped. Hope to see you Sat. or call Ethel 905-434-7777. Dir: 401 to Courtice Rd., N on Courtice to the T (Taunton), West on Taunton and watch for the sign. ETHEL GAMBLE* 905-434-7777 Ability Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage SAT. NOV. 3, 1-4 P.M. 1662 TAUNTON RD. E., CLARINGTON ASKING $399,500 OPEN HOUSE UPSCALE MENSWEAR STORE in Whitby is looking for an exper- einced mature professional Salesperson! Part-time/Full-time excellent compensation to the right person. Come Join our team. Suit Yourself Menswear, formerly Rugged Replays. Email resume to sbevis@sympatico.ca. Fax 1-866-405-9878. BUSY MEDICAL TRANSCRIP- TION company seeks highly motivated experienced medical transcriptionist to work from home. Only those with 5+ years experience need apply. Please send resumes via email to: stattrans@rogers.com DENTAL ASSISTANT for busy family practice in Uxbridge. New grads welcome. Fax resume: 905-852-9558 or call (905)852- 3131 DENTAL HYGIENIST wanted, for permanent part time Wednes- days. Possible increased hours in the future. Send resumes to Careers In Dentistry, 1801 Dun- das St. East, PO Box 70567, Whitby, ON L1N 9G3 DENTAL RECEPTIONIST re- quired full-time, no weekends, for small family practice. Experience and knowledge of Logic Tech program an asset. ALSO DEN- TAL ASSISTANT, Certified, re- quired full-time for 1 year mater- nity leave. Please drop off re- sume in person to Dr. Debra Sho- niker, 312 Dundas St. W., Whitby or call (905)668-4001 ESTABLISHED family practice requires experienced P/T assist- ant/ receptionist, 2 days/ week. Please call 416-281-9398 PART-TIME MEDICAL SECRE- TARY,some evenings required, plus. Some experience preferred. Please respond with resume in writing only 95 Bayly St. Suite 200 Ajax, ON L1S-7K8 PICKERING BASED MEDICAL clinic is currently seeking a P/T RPN. Fluent in English, BCLS required, knowledge of Cardiology and Gastroenterology an asset. Email resume to hr@villageeastmedical.com COOKS, PART & FULL-TIME positions. ALSO part-time wait staff required. Apply in person be- tween 2:30p.m.-5p.m. Mon-Fri. 1101 Brock St. South, Whitby (905)668-0778 ** 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, (905)668-1800 Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage 35 MINS EAST of Toronto ~ lake- side living!! Approx 1500 sq.ft. 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 baths, fully land- scaped front & back, additional features include: hardwood floors, upgraded kitchen, pot lights, en- suite, walk-in closet, 2nd floor laundry $269,900. Call 705.761.2757 or 416.238.9549 Port of Newcastle ~ PRIVATE SALE view more pictures at www.networkconsulting.ca/ rosemeadow BOWMANVILLE,1 Barlow Ct, OPEN HOUSE,Sat. Nov. 3 & Sun Nov. 4th, 12-3 p.m. 3-bdrm all brick link house, 3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, 5 appliances, fin. bsmt w/gas fireplace, c/a. 10- ftx10-ft deck, $213,900. (905)697-8460 HOT RIVER LOT NEAR LAKE Rouge River Pickering 3000sq.ft. Many renovations. Fantastic view. Rare offering. Open House 2-4pm. Oct 27/28 and Nov 3/4. 360 Dyson Road (905)509-1712 or view at www.bytheowner.com/5091712 INVESTOR SPECIAL! Thou- sands below market price. Won't last! Call 905-239-3987. WHY PAY RENT?? You can own this 2BR bungalow with attached drive-thru garage and 2 full bath- rooms for under $1000 per month principal and interest. Excellent value @ $179,900. Call Johanna Rienstra, Broker, RLP Frank at 905-668-0040. INDUSTRIAL BAY - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, other uses Month-to- month considered. Outside Sea storage container available. 905- 576-2982 or 905-626-6619. ***WHITBY OFFICE SPACE(S) for rent. Newly renovated. Park- ing. Minutes from 401 and GO Station. Call (905)430-6268. 1000SQ.FT. PLUS BASEMENT, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OR RETAIL. Ground floor in small plaza. Large signage, Front and rear door access. Plenty of parking. Simcoe St. N./Bea- trice, Oshawa, $1200/month + utilities. (905)767-8777 COMMERCIAL OFFICE Space for lease. Prime north Oshawa lo- cation. Ground floor or second floor space. 550-700sq.ft. Parking available. Available immediately. Call (905)576-0958 for details. JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers 1-BEDROOM south Oshawa, bal- cony, near 401, No pets. $750 + hydro. Nov 1st. Call 905-571- 6327 after 6pm. 2 BED. EXECUTIVE.Spacious 2- bed. lower level of house. Quiet court, walkout to large pie-shaped yard. Private laundry/parking. One of the most desirable areas in Whitby. No pets/smoking. Im- mediate. $925/incl. 905-434- 5498, 905-666-1100. 2 BEDROOM WALK-OUT bsmt apt. in Ajax, Westney/Rossland. Separate laundry, parking available. $980 all inclusive. First/last. Credit check a must. No smoking/pets. Call 647-291- 4627/905-428-1313 2-BEDROOM APT,$750+ hydro. Available immediately, no dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Work- ing adults preferred. Call Mary 905-721-9817 ATTENTION RETIREES,all in- clusive, legal, 2-level apt., in pri- vate quiet adult lifestyle home, on greenbelt. Sep. entrance. park- ing, cable, central air. laundry. No smoking, first/last/references, North east Oshawa, $975, dis- count for seniors, (905)720- 3737. 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 ADULT-LIFESTYLE building in Whitby has 1-bdrm apts for rent. Suit older couple or single. Call Bill Tapp, Royal LePage Frank RE (905)623-3393 for details. AJAX - 2-BEDROOM basement apt. - Must See! $900 inclusive. Laundry, parking, cable, separate entrance. Available Nov 1st. No smoking, no pets. (905)683-3966 AJAX BSMT (bachelor) APT!Nice yard. Air. 2 parking spaces. Separate entrance. Working fireplace. Partially furnished. No dog or cat. $665/mo. F/L. (905) 426-4213 AJAX,2 bedroom, brand new, basement apartment, separate entrance, Laundry, full kitchen, 4pc bath, parking. Available im- mediately. No pets/smoking. 905-427-5368. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $850/inclusive first/last. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. ALEXANDRA PARK,OSHAWA 1 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. APARTMENT -Liverpool and Bayly. One bedroom, Separate entrance, shared laundry, park- ing. Non smoker/no pets, De- cember 1st, $750/month-first/last BOWMANVILLE - 2 bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877. BOWMANVILLE 1-BEDROOM bright walkout basement with patio, parking, utilities and laun- dry included. No smoking/pets. First/last. Available December 1st $750/month. Call (905)697-9634 BOWMANVILLE 2-bedroom $680, 2-bedroom, newly renovat- ed $720, 1+ bedroom $700 plus hydro (heat included). Parking. Available Dec. 1st. (905)623- 4302. BRIGHT, SUNNY 1-BEDROOM basement. Clean, quiet home. Separate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $680 inclu- sive. Ellesmere/Markham. 416- 697-8129 BROOKLIN,spacious newly renovated 3 bedroom apartment, 2-parking spaces, available De- cember 1st. First/last, no pets/smoking. $1100/inclusive. Call (905)425-0234, ask for Krista. CENTRAL WHITBY,2-bedroom plus den, main floor of triplex, clean, bright spacious. $1095 all inclusive, first/last, no pets. Call (905)985-8793, after 2pm. COURTICE RD/Sandringham, 2-bedroom basement in-law suite., 1400sq.ft. private en- trance & laundry, air, fireplace, new carpet and flooring, parking for 1. $1,100 all inclusive. Mon-Fri (905)434-7547. ENNISKILLEN,quiet 2 bedroom basement apartment with walk- out, $900 per month, utilities in- cluded, non-smokers, no dogs. Days: (289)385-9118 evenings: (905)263-4861 IMMACULATE 2-BDRM,quiet, non-smoking. Oshawa Blvd/King. Gas, heat, hot water, fridge, stove and parking included. Private laundry. $875/mo. Avail Dec. 1st, 905-263-2354 NORTH Oshawa 1 & 2 bed- rooms, Dec 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 KING/WILSON,OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1-bedroom, from $830, available immediately, 2-bedroom apts from $930, available Dec 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA -Olive/Harmony area. 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom 2-sto- rey units available. All inclusive, $1100/mo. and $950/mo. respec- tively. Parking included. 905-571- 1994. Pls leave message. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 905- 743-0287. OSHAWA Clean, new building. 2 bedroom plus den $945, avail. Dec.1 Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438-9715. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom $770+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA NORTH END 1-bed- room basement apt. Near Dur- ham College/UOIT. Fridge/ stove, laundry, parking, no smok- ing/pets, $700/month., heat & hy- dro included, Avail. December, 905-259-1265 OSHAWA NORTH.Updated & renovated 3-bdrm mainfloor. $1150/inclusive immediate. 1- bedroom bsmt apt. $795 inclu- sive, Jan 1st.. Both Separate entrance, laundry, parking, great neighbourhood. No smoking. (905)409-9902 or (905)409-8175. OSHAWA, HARMONY/BLOOR 2-BEDROOM apt., $775 inclu- sive. Parking, use of backyard. No pets/smoking. Available Dec 1st. Call (905)985-8632 OSHAWA, 1-BDRM APTS in 4 plex. Newly renovated, laminate floors, skylights, Simcoe/Olive, $700/mo inclusive. Avail. Nov, 1st. 905-240-1359 or 416-827- 0957 OSHAWA, 1-BDRM Bsmt. Newly Renovated. Bright /Clean. Large Windows. Eat-in Kitchen. Shared Laundry. 1 Parking. Suit Mature Individual. Avail. Nov.1/07. $750/mon Util.Included. Rose 905-999-7760. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,clean 1 bedroom basement apartment, newly reno- vated, private laundry, parking, near all amenities and OC, utilities included. $800/month. Available immediately. Call (416)258-0191. OSHAWA, FALL SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor, senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Nov/Dec. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, FALL SPECIAL!Un- der new Management. 1 & 2, avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA,Taunton/Simcoe, lovely basement apartment suit 1 mature adult. Fireplace, A/C, parking. Separate entrance. Fur- nished $800, unfurnished $700, inclusive. Available Dec 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)579-9522. PARK/BLOOR AREA,1 & 2- bdrm apts, close to 401, bus & Go. Quiet, clean bldg. Avail. im- mediately. First/last, references required. No pets. (905)571-4576 PICKERING 1 BEDROOM base- ment apt. Well-kept, extremely clean, sep. entrance, security, cable/c-vac, Rouge Valley/Altona area. No smoking/pets. Available anytime. Call (905)492-0739 PICKERING BACHELOR APT., separate entrance, large win- dows, on Altona Road, $550. utilities included. Avail. Nov. 1, Suitable for 1 person, 1 parking. 416-899-7376 PICKERING FURNISHED TO share quiet 2 bedroom basement apartment. Parking, laundry, cable include. Close to GO sta- tion. Available immediately. Please call 647-899-1360. PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. available Immediately/November. $850. 905-619-6822 or 416- 520-7388. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 or 3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt building. Balcony, parking, Security Video. No dogs. Call 905-985-0748. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet 2-bedrooms $835. Available Nov. 1st. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800-693-2778 SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping and transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $749, 2-bedroom $829, first/last. Please call (905)436-7686 until 8pm. TWO BEDROOM apartment, 309 Cordova St. Oshawa. Available anytime, very clean, new paint, new hardwood floors, laundry fa- cilities, no pets, Call (905)579- 2387. UPPER DUPLEX,1-bedroom plus den, bright, clean carpeted, appliances, hydro and parking in- cluded, no smoking/pet. Available immediately, $725/month, first/last. (905)576-7697. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM main floor bungalow, laundry, gas heat, a/c. Eat-in kitchen, $900/month + utilities. Available Nov. 1st. Call (905)213-4910 WHITBY Apts for rent, 2 bdrms, North and Central locations. Call Bill Tapp, Royal LePage Frank RE, 905-623-3393 for details. WHITBY DOWNTOWN, 1-bed- room, loft type apartment! Eat in kitchen, parking and laundry fa- cilities. Available Dec 1st. $795/month. Call Joan (905)404- 7861. WHITBY GARDEN/ROSSLAND 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, $900/mo. in- cludes heat, water, hydro, laun- dry, parking and cable. No smoking/pets. Available Decem- ber 1st. 905-665-5248, 416-834- 3852 WHITBY,2-bedroom suites from $950/mo. all inclusive. Bachelor suite $800 inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9 - 5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY,1-bdrm with 10 ft ceil- ings. New carpet, freshly painted, new kitchen, big window's, fire- place. Parking, near GO/down- town/amenities. No smoking/pets. (416)498-4770 or (416)577-8963. WHITBY,1-BEDROOM base- ment apt., $700/month, laundry, parking, cable, air, walk to Go train, suit single working profes- sional. Available immediately. Call 905-767-8597 WHITBY, 2 BEDROOM apart- ment, spacious, newly renovated, parking, laundry, fridge, Gas stove, locker, no pets. Lease. $885/month plus hydro. Available December 1st. (905)668-7943 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses & townhouses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appt. required. Drop in TODAY! Ask about our “Move-in incentives” & “Open Houses” TOWNHOUSES Oshawa - Carriage Hill, 122 Colborne St. (Simcoe N, Colborne E) 905-434-3972 Taunton Terrace 100 Taunton Road, East Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 Uxbridge - Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) 905-852-2534 APARTMENTS Regency Place Apartments 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 905-430-7397 Whitby - 534 Mary St. Apts 534 Mary St. E. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-666-2450 Whitby Place 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 OPEN HOUSE - DAILY 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. THE DURHAM DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP 07-15 Invitation for Prequalification Proposals to General Contractors, Mechanical and Electrical Trade Contractors, for new elementary schools in Brooklin and Ajax The Durham District School Board proposes to construct four new elementary schools in Brooklin and Ajax over the next two (2) years. Prequalification will be for the following: New Elementary Schools: Unnamed Olde Winchester P.S. Brooklin approx. 56,000 sq. ft. Unnamed Tormina Woodlands P.S. Brooklin approx. 53,000 sq ft. Unnamed Hamlet P.S. Ajax approx. 58,000 sq. ft. Unnamed Meadows of Ajax P.S. Ajax approx. 56,000 sq. ft. General Contractors and Mechanical and Electrical Trade Contractors interested in prequalifying for tendering on these projects are requested to indicate their interest in writing, and forward a fully completed CCDC-11 (current edition) Canadian Standard Form of Contractor's Qualification Statement. General Contractors (but not Trade Contractors) shall also include: ●Specific written confirmation from a Surety Company of the Contractor's bonding lim its and current bonding commitments, along with evidence of their capacity to obtain bid bonding and Performance and Labor & Material Payment bonding for projects of this size; ● A detailed description of the Contractor's Health & Safety Policy and written confirmation that all Health and Safety policies will be followed for the duration of the project; ● Submission of the latest CAD 7 Calculations and/or equivalent Workplace Injury Summary Report as issued by the WSIB; ● Current WSIB Clearance Certificate; and, ●An Insurance Certificate from a recognized Insurance Company detailing the contractor's current liability insurance coverage of at least $5,000,000 per project, with the capacity to name the Durham District School Board as an additional insured. Proposals should include the names of site superintendents who will perform on the projects. Submissions should provide relevant experience for the immediate five years in school projects of similar size and construction value and with similar schedule constraints. Proposals are to be forwarded to The Durham District School Board, Purchasing Department, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1R 2K6, in envelopes with contents clearly marked "RFP 07-15 Prequalification Submission for New Elementary Schools in Brooklin and Ajax" before the closing time and date: Before 3:00 p.m. (Local Time) Thursday November 22, 2007 It should be noted that facsimiles and electronic submissions will not be accepted. These projects will be tendered separately in the next few months. Drawings, Specifications, and Tender Documents will be made available only to a limited number of General Contractors and Mechanical and Electrical Trade Contractors who have been deemed by the Owner and the Architects to be prequalified to perform on these projects. Contractors selected to bid on these projects will be required to provide a Bid Deposit, and letter of Surety for Agreement to Bond, where applicable. The Board reserves the right to further prequalify Contractors for projects subsequent to initial selected list. The Board reserves the right to check any or all references. D.M. Homeniuk, C.P.P., CPPO, David J. Visser, Hons.B.B.A., C.A. Manager of Purchasing Superintendent of Education Facilities Services WHITBY, DOWNTOWN 1-bed- room apt, 9-foot ceilings. Clean, quiet bldg located on tree-lined street. Close to 401/GO. Parking and laundry available. $730/month. Nov 1. (905)665- 5386. WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 bed- room apt all hardwood floors, $795 month inclusive, first/last, references. Call (905)430-8327. 1-BEDROOM +SOLARIUM 712 Rossland Rd, Whitby, $1200/Month all inclusive, exclud- ing phone and cable. For details www.mls.ca, MLS# E1247380 or call Billy Conquer 905-441-0469. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BDRM.,newer North Oshawa home. Plus 1-bdrm in-law suite. Separate entrance, parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. No pets/smoking Available immediately. 416-562- 2542. 3-BEDROOM MAIN floor of house, Oshawa, $875/month plus utilities., Available immediately. For more info call (905)263-8129 3-BEDROOM HOME for rent, Oshawa/Whitby border, no appli- ances, freshly painted. $980/month plus utilities, first/last. No pets. Grass cutting & snow removal included. Available No- vember 1st. Call 905-576-0823. 3-BEDROOM SEMI,central Oshawa. Parking, fridge & stove. Available immediately. Call (905)922-5446 3-BEDROOM upper level of house, Oshawa Centre area. A/C, gas BBQ, 2-car parking, back yard. $1100/month, all inclusive, Available Nov 5th. (905)404-2315 or (905)404-5968. A RENT TO OWN, 3 + 1 bed- room bungalow, 2 bathrooms, fin- ished basement, 4-appliances, new kitchen, hot tub, nice area of Oshawa, $1550/month, (705)722- 2145. AJAX 3-BDRM BUNGALOW on Transit Line, close to GO and schools. 10 minute walk to lake, 5-appliances, parking for two cars. Avail Dec 1. $1300+ utilities. Call 905-839-1521 AJAX NORTH, available Novem- ber. Full house, 3 bedroom, 3 washroom, close to school, shop- ping. No pets. $1250/month. Call Rudy, 905-619-8053 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow, large yard, driveway, clean, quiet street. Whole house, $1050+. Also 3 bedroom town- house, $800+. 905-683-6203. AJAX,401/Salem/Bayly area. Renovated, freshly painted de- tached 3-bdrm bunglow with fin- ished recroom. First/last, $1225/mo+ utilities. NO SMOK- ING/PETS. (416)738-1499 AJAX,Available immediately, Salem/Bayly. Newly painted, 3-bedroom main floor bungalow. Parking, a/c, fenced yard, near 401. No smoking/pets $1100+ shared utilities. 416-300-2238, 416-319-7235. AJAX, WESTNEY/401,3 bed- room, 2-1/2 baths, freshly paint- ed, renovated bathroom, parking, fridge/stove. $1300 + utilities. Available immediately. Certified First/last. Serious inquires only. (905)434-8758 BEAUTIFUL CENTURY-home on horse farm, huge eat-in kitchen, appliances, dining room, office, 2- bedroom, minutes to Port & Ux- bridge, $1200.+utilities, Available November 1st. 905-852-9406. COUNTRY HOME, near Lakeridge, 2 bedrooms, 1500sq.ft., 1.5 baths, 4 applianc- es, large deck, wood stove. Quiet wooded 10 acres, $1200 + hydro. 905-985-0978. COURTICE, TRULLS/KING. Spacious 4-Bdrm Detached Home. Freshly Painted. Large Kitchen with Walkout. Hardwood Floors. Wood Burning Fireplace. Single Car Garage. Dec. 1/07. $1400/mon+ Util. Rose 905-999- 7760. DETACHED 3 BDRM $1057 Own - $0 Down. Not rent but own this gorgeous 1-1/2 storey, all ap- pliances, new carpet. Immediate possession. Why Rent? Require good credit and income of $40,000+. Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep., Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600. LOVELY DETACHED Whitby family home (Brock/Rossland) 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, attached garage, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets. $1450+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-292-5435. PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM ex- ecutive detached, 5 appliances, ceramic tile, eat-in kitchen, walk- out to deck. Large living/dining room, separate familyroom, air, garage, parking. $1350+util. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 PORT PERRY (Island)bungalow. 2-bedroom + den main floor, 2- bedroom+rec room lower level. Fridge/stove included. Walk to lake. $1200+utilities. Dec. 1. Call Bill 416-312-6777. WHITBY Gerrard/King Newly renovated, 4-bdrm house, 2 full baths, large fenced yard, big familyroom, finished basement. Avail mid-late November. $1285+utilities. No smoking/pets. (905)441-1201. Whitby Thickson/401 3+1 bed- room, 2-1/2 baths, fridge/stove, fenced yard, garage, 2 car park- ing, near amenities/school. $1395+utilities. Dec 1. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. (905)728-0147 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, very clean. Garage, paved drive- way, 1.5 baths, appliances, a/c, F.A.G. heat, no pets/smoking. $1150/month, first/last, referenc- es required. Available immediate- ly. (905)666-5915. WHITBY, EXECUTIVE house/shop, 3,200 sq-ft. Very effi- cient, no basement, $1500/month, plus utilities. Shop 875 sq-ft, $700/month plus utilities. On one acre, includes yard maintenance. (905)666- 7529. WHITBY, Williamsburg executive, 4 bedroom, close to all amenities. Available January 1. $1900 + utilities. No smoking/no pets. Ref- erences required. Call 905-986- 1946. 3-BEDROOM,central Oshawa, great condition, appliances, rec- room, $1275/month, first/last, utilities included, available Dec 1st. Call Martin or Regny (905)728-1420. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. MARKHAM TOWNHOUSE- Bur Oak Town Villas, across from park, walking to distance to Mount Joy Go Train, on bus line, walking distance to public/catholic schools, includes $7000 in up- grades, available for possession on November 9th, $235k. 416- 434-5057 TOWNHOUSE in Pickering, 3 bedrooms, plus den, 2.5 baths, stainless steel appliances, C/A, 2 car parking, $1600/monthly. (416)301-1090 WHITBY 3-bedroom townhouse, 2.5 baths. Brock St/Dundas. Laundry, parking. No smok- ing/pets. $1,550+utilities. First/last. References. December 1. 905-427-4881 WHITBY SHORES,3-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, eat-in kitchen, hard- wood on main level, professional- ly finished basemetn, 5 applianc- es, a/c, garage, beautiful land- scaping, close to Go, 401 & Iro- quois Park. Avialable Dec 1st, $1450/month plus uitleis. 905- 924-2700 AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished rooms in quiet home. Laundry, cable. Close to all amenities. No smoking/pets. First/last. $400/mo & $450/mo. Avail. immediately. 416-893- 0140. AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen, suitable to working individual, $400/month, includes utilities. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. 905-686-1168. CLEAN UNFURNISHED ROOM - $120/weekly, utilities included. Shared oven. Own kitchen & bath. Non-smoker, no pets. Close to OC & 401. Call after 6pm: 905-721-9249. HARMONY/401, 2 rooms, weekly $125, all inclusive. Students, pro- fessionals, and retirees welcome. No pets/smoking. Very private & quiet. Call (289)314-5577. OSHAWA, SHARED kitchen, bathroom, living-room, in quiet area. $425/month, all inclusive, plus cable, and laundry. Prefer working female. Available Dec/Jan 1st. Non-smoker. (905)576-8819. OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. 1 furnished room with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $110/week. First/last 905-434-7532. TAUNTON/TOWNLINE,Clean adult home, furnished, bus near- by, parking, non smoker. Cat in home. $450/month, all inclusive, first/last, Available immediately. Coleen (905)240-5009. WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, family room, no smoking/pets, $550, inclusive, Available immediately. 426-0916. A FURNISHED ROOM -Full use of house, laundry, parking. South Oshawa, $425/month in- cludes utilities, first/last. Dave 905-391-7435 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. COURTICE AREA,shared home, backs on to green belt, close to bus route, quiet neighborhood. $400/month, all inclusive. Refer- ences please. (905)438-1561. NORTH WHITBY,house to share, near all amenities, private bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail immediately. First/last. 905- 442-2483 after 5pm. NORTH-EAST WHITBY - One large room with private bath. Share kitchen, laundry. No pets. $125/wk. Available immediately. Call 416-991-9701. SHARE CLEAN bungalow in quiet south Oshawa neighbour- hood with two professional adults and one friendly dog. Furnished room available. immediately. Parking, non-smoking. $500 in- clusive. (905)728-6957. 2 1995 GTX seadoos with double bunk trailer. Great condition with low hours. $6500 o.b.o. Will sell separately Call 905-434-5686 FOUND, YELLOW LAB, male, not neutered. Call (905)428- 8160. SENIOR LADY looking for senior gentleman with sense of humor for companionship and simple life. Please call 1-800-MyAdBox #211112 LIVE-IN NANNY required for 2 children. Ajax area. Non-smoker, References required. Must have valid driver's licence. Call (905)409-9902 LIVE-OUT FULL-TIME NANNY AVAILABLE. CPR/First aid. Police check. 18- years expe- rience with children, 3 months to 7 years and disabled children, 3 years. Shift work available. If interested please call Cheryl, 416-937-2007. EXPERIENCED teacher caring for your child, in monitored, warm, safe clean home daycare. Educational activities, healthy meals provided, South of Ajax, Patricia 905-409-9664 SOUTH AJAX - Home daycare, 5 minutes to St. James & Duffins Bay P.. First-aid, CPR, in- door/outdoor play, full or part-time 7a.m.-5:15p.m. Receipts. Cathe- rine (905)686-8423. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 1 room Berber carpet, installed with pad $129.00 (10yds). 1 room, 40 oz. nylon installed with pad $209.00 (10yds). Special buy "15 mm" laminate, 5 colours at $2.25 a sq. ft. Installation available. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578- 0497, 905-242-3691 ; 905-373- 2260. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS 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. 2 COUCHES and recliner, great condition, coffee table and 2 end tables. $600/set, or individual pieces negotiable. 905-410-2468 2007 MODEL CELESTRON.6" advanced series GT - C6-rgt re- fractor telescope. comes w/9x50 finder scope, 2x barlow lens, 20mm plossel eye piece-star di- agonal, nextstar go to space sys- tem w/40, ooo object data base, eq heavy duty 2" dia, mount. bought new in june 2007. paid over $1500 will sell for $1000 firm. Rick 905-985-9324. 3-PC BEDROOM SUITE,new mattress/box spring, armoire, dresser w/mirror, steel bed $350. (905)728-9045. 45' STORAGE TRAILER. Dry, in good condition. Asking $1500.00 Call 905-259-1353. 6 FT TRIAC,pool slide, for in- ground pool. $2,400 new, asking $1000, O.B.O must sell immedi- ately!! (905)434-8033. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 31, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT THE PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT WORCHESTER Division Docket No. 07A0129AC AND 07A013OAC In the Matter Of GIANNA RENAYE BURGESS AND MIKAYLA A. SIOBHAN BURGESS, minors CITATION M.G.L. c. 210, 6 To STEVE ANTHONY BURGESS of 92-1775 VALLEY FARM ROAD, PICKERING, CANADA,persons interested in a petition for the adoption of said child and to the Department of Social Services of said Commonwealth. A petition has been presented to said court by PATRICK JEREMY O'BRIEN and GEWNDOLYN LOUISE O'BRIEN both of SOUTHBRIDGE in the Conty of WORCHESTER praying for leave to adopt said children and that the names of children be changed to GIANNA RENAYE O'BRIEN AND MIKAYLA SIOBHAN O'BRIEN. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT WORCHESTER ON OR BEFORE TEN O'CLOCK IN THE FORENOON (10:00 AM) ON OCTOBER 23, 2007. WITNESS, HON. JOSEPH L. HART, JR., ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at WORCHESTER this day, August 2, 2007. WINBOURNE PARK is having its 3rd Annual Bazaar November 24th, 2007 Vendors Needed Call 905-426-6296 ext 225 Sunday, November 4 Preview 9:30 AM Auction 10:30 AM (NEW TIME) Selling the Second Half of the Contents of a Kings Way Toronto Estate And items from a Quality Brighton Home A Large & Important Collection of Books from the Robertson Estate Starting at 10:30 - 11:30 AM A Large and Interesting Auction: No time to list all items - check website for up- dates as we unpack.A quality auction with furniture, glass & china from every era to in- clude: Oak Dining Room Table & Chairs, Up- holstered Furniture, Side Tables, Walnut Bedroom Furniture, Chests of Drawers, Pine Console Table, Georgian Chairs, Antique Oak Coffer, Double Pedestal Desk, Art Deco Pedestal, Gibbard Dining Room Table, Chairs & Hutch Top, King Size Bed & Side Table, Mahogany Entertainment Armoire, Large Inlaid French Armoire, Numerous Wa- tercolours, Oils & Prints, Light Fixtures, Pair- point Hanging Lamp, Large Collection of Clocks & Gramophones, Mirrors, Carpets & Decorative Items. Large Selection of Quality Glass, China, Ster- ling & Silverplate found in a long established home to include: Limoges & Spode Dinner Services, Crystal, Collection of Canadian Lion Pattern Press Glass, Collection of An- tique Copper, Numerous Figurines & Lighters to include several Art Deco, Inkwells, Linens, Jewellery & Collector's Items. Indoor Yard Sale Sunday @ 9:30 AM For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION Friday, November 2nd., - 5 p.m. STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Selling the attractive estate of Ralph McIntyre, Bowmaville: 11 pc. Ethan Allen Maple Dinette suite; 5 pc. Provincial Bedroom Suite; Chester- fields; Victorian Settee; Victorian needlepoint chair,; Wicker Rocker & Chairs; Wicker Tables; 3 pc. Nesting Tables; Marble Entrance Table; Ped- estal Plant Tables; Knee Hole Desk; 5pc. Ice Cream Set; Washstands: Bookshelves; Occ. tables; Mirrors; Occasional Chairs; Large Selection of Ta- ble Lamps; Venetian Regular; L/E Prints; Paint- ings; Pictures; China-German Figural Decorative Fruit Bowl; Royal Albert-"Memory Lane"; Glass- ware; Silverplate Pieces; Silver Services; Early Goodyear; Herman Kohluseh Sr's Scale; Old tools; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. Check out website for updates 10% premium applies Terms: Cash, Approved Cheques Visa, M/C, Interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 'estate specialists since 1971' www.stapletonauctions.com Tuesday Night Madness November 6 Preview 5:00 PM Auction 6:00 PM Selling the Estate of Ralph Donath of Brighton Hundreds of Items: Small Furniture, Job Lots, Books, Lamps, Pictures, Small Box Trailer, Canoe, Maple Dining Room Set, Beds & items from a long established home. Indoor Yard Sale Tuesday @ 5:00 PM Terms: Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D. Lunch Counter Phone 1-613-475-6223 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 2nd at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Property of Dorothy Hood of Lindsay plus others, wal- nut breakfront china cabinet, Malcolm 5pc mahogany bed- room set, 3 stack barrister bookcase, corner curio cabinet, Century 5pc walnut bedroom set, 6pc oak dining room set, corner what not stand, walnut smoker stand, bake table, treadle sewing machine, parlor tables, gramophone, oak bow front china cabinet, 6pc modern dining room set, qty. of oak cupboards, qty. of large store display shelves, 4x6 slate pool table, Hills 5 cent payout slot machine, Bally 25 cent payout slot machine, horse sleigh, 2 wheel horse drawn cart, Beaver tablesaw, shaper, Sears 10" radial arm saw, airtight woodstove insert, propane space heater, Ho- bart mod 5700 meat saw, walk in cooler, chest freezer, Whirlpool fridge, Frigidaire stove, Kenmore washer, Craftsman 16,5Hp riding mower, 4x8 box trailer, Qty. of china, glass, household & collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1st: 4:00 pm Auction Sale of Tractors and Tools for Lynn Swanson, selling at the property, 20 Kydd Rd, Sunderland. Go 2km north of Sunderland on Lakeridge Rd 23, then west on Kydd Rd. To Include:2006 Suzuki 4x4 ATV only 179kms (mint), Int. B414 tractor w loader, Swisher bush hog w 12.5 hp engine (new), 3 pt blade, Woods 4 ft finishing mower, Drummond 10 kw pto generator, tandem trailer, set of torches, pro- pane heater, welder, lawn sweeper, 3 work benches, cut off saw, Honda rear tine, portable air compressor, roto til- ler, tool chest, power washer, drill press, Sawsall, air nail- er, weed eater, air pig, grinder, leaf blower, new angle iron, 18 hp riding lawn mower, 1975 Jaguar (parts car), 21 cubic foot freezer (8 months old), plus many other items. Terms:Cash, visa, M/C, Interac. 3% buyer's premium on Visa and M/C. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Nov. 3 Start: 5 PM View: From 4 PM Day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding a Port Hope & Toronto estate auction to include approx. 300 pcs. - art, antiques, fine furniture, china & collectibles. Some items to include fumed oak armoire, 10 HP snow blower etc. No Buyer's Premium For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for a Beaverton home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Dining room suite, kitchen suite, chesterfield and chair, lamps, prints, chests, jewelry, Majelica, Crown Deven, wedgewood, china dolls, whirligig, hooked rug, flatware, Sears 10" table saw, maple syrup equipment including evaporator (3ft x 4ft stainless steel), 30 alumi- num buckets w lids, 60 liter aluminum pots, Honda snow blower, 50 bundles of new insulation, quantity of farm equipment, plus many other interesting items. Note:Maple syrup equipment is like new. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn, 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon ON Sat. Nov. 3 @ 4 pm Furn., Northern Electric Wall Phone 2 pc, Mirrors, Craft Items, Car Manuals & Automotive Parts, China & Glass www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Call Today & Drive Tomorrow Only $49 Down Affordable Payments Bankrupt OK, Slow Credit OK, New to Country OK Ask for Steve Hahn Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326 or 905-686-0555 or contact us online www.durhamcreditzone.com You’re Approved! Basements, Kitchens & Bathrooms Renovations Electrical, Plumbing, Windows, Doors, Decks, Home Inspections,Carpentry, Flooring, *Insured *Guaranteed *1 year warranty *Senior Discounts 905-243-2100 Local: 1-800-961-RENO(7366) Toll free: B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES Claremont Electric Services Inc. Residential-Commercial Local electrician for all types of work renovations. Service up-grades service/maintenance. New construction. Land/Fax: 905-493-2466. Mobile: 416-660-9897. RICHARD, James Carlson - March 30, 1941 - October 27, 2007, after a lengthy 21 year battle with cancer, Rick is at peace and went home to be with God. Immensely loved and will live on in the heart of his cherished wife, Ca- role, daughters, Melanie Pyke (Chris), Darlene Carlson (Trish) and Laurie Nor- wood (Mike). Loving Grampa to Adam, Kaylee, Rayana, Malcolm, Charli, and Cooper. He will be sadly missed by his sisters, Leone, his bone marrow donor, Yvonne, and Mabel, who made the trip from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Irene, Faye, and his brothers, Gerald, Albert, and Ron. His passions in life were his bowling, his grandchildren, and his gardening. Many thanks to the caring doc- tors and nurses at the Princess Margaret Hospital and the supportive staff and volunteers of the Princess Margaret Lodge. Funeral service will be held on Thursday November 1st, 2007 at 11:00 am, at the Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 796 Eyer Dr, in Pickering. Reception to follow in Church hall. Richard will be resting at the Resurrection Cemetery in Whitby. The family will be hold- ing a private service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Princess Margaret Lodge, on behalf of Richard and Carole Carlson, would be appreciated. 545 Jarvis St, Princess Margaret Hospital Lodge, Toronto, Ont, M4Y 2H8, Att: Iso- lyn Samuels. James Michael Clarke June 26, 1971-October 31, 1992 Dear Jamie, 15 years ago, and we can still hear the door- bell ring at 3 am, the morning of Halloween. Time does NOT heal , it just makes the day get further away from us ! We were changed forever and that's the way it will be. Your grandparents are all there with you, as well as our dogs, Coco and Kelly. Double walking duty to do ! We have moved into a brand new house, and your favorite Doc Marten boots are here in the den and we keep them clean..…you would be happy about that ! We have a new puppy, Maisie the Schnauzer, you would Love Her ! We have gone to a few places that you would have loved ….especially the Grand Canyon. You would think it is was very cool ! We have had the support and love from the people who we knew we could count on, as well as many other GOOD people . The Bergerson and Wels families have a special place in our hearts and we thank them. We have already said goodbye, so this is a …see ya later ! Remembered and missed everyday, Rod and Carol And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance. THE PROPHET. 7 PIECE DINNING Room Set, Oak, Buffet, Hutch, Table with Leaf, 4 Chairs, $500, Antique Dresser, Solid Maple, 5 Drawer, Swivel beveled mirror, $275. Call 905-686-7036 before 9pm leave a message. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. 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. Durham's largest selection of reconditioned appliances. Washers $199/up, stoves $149/up, coin operated washers/dryers $499, 24" fridges $200/up, front-load washers only $399. Large selection of Scratch & Dent appliances. Parts Spe- cialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. WHITBY HOME SELLING com- plete solid oak kitchen cabinets including new range hood, SS double sink, Moen taps, counter tops, excellent condition, $3,000. (905)493-1345. AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 CIRCULAR COUCH $250. coun- try style diningroom suite $300 new couch $200, trunk $50. Bed $100. (647)285-0866. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New GE 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 DESIGNER MENSWEAR:Hugo Boss, Arnold Brant, Samuelsohn, Coppley, Cambridge plus other Top Designer Labels. At up to 70% below regular retail with suites from $79, Sport Jackets from $45 and pants from $20. Why shop anywhere else. Experi- ence consignment shopping for Men at it's very best. (New items also available). Visit Rugged Re- plays, Burns St. Plaza in Whitby and save your money. Serving Durham Region since 1994. Open 7 days a week. Call (905)404-2063 DINING ROOM SUITE,oak, de- tailed carvings, late 30's, 10pc. Excellent condition $3,900. Call (905)619-0137 Dining Room Suite, solid walnut, hutch, buffet, table with 4 chairs and 2 arm chairs. Excellent con- dition, $1100. (905)666-1451 ELECTRONIC ORGAN Galanti F2. in good condition. Bench in- cluded $295. (905)619-9129 FRIDGE-MAYTAG, side-by-side, ice and water dispenser, $450. Stove-KitchenAid, smooth-top, self-clean, $375. 905-839-7176. FRIGIDAIRE 18CU.FT.upright freezer, like new, asking $375 o.b.o. 416-439-1015 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. 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Apply online www.govern- mentpardons.ca Call 1-800-298- 5520 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, October 31, 2007, PAGE 11 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remem- ber to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. ☎☎☎☎☎ Fax NEWS ADVERTISER 905-579-4218 Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Service with a smile! For Great Job Opportunities check out our general employment section ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION HERE.... Inquire about our Auctions Ads Call today AJAX 905-683-0707 CUSHNIE, Violet (Vi) Muriel It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we said goodbye to Vi (nee Bilokreli) on Friday, October 26, 2007 after a brief struggle. Vi was born in Theodore, Saskatchewan and spent her early years on the family farm before moving to Yorkton with her parents. While working in Winnipeg, she met George and they moved to Saskatoon and eventually, to the Toronto area. She will be lovingly remembered by George, her husband of 52 years; her son Jim Cushnie (Joan and grandchildren Leigh, Drew and Amber); her daughter San- dra Bowser (Doug and grandchildren Kally, Julie, Tessa and Josee); her daughter Heather Mayhew (Michael and grandchildren Carly and Patrick). Vi will be sorely missed by her extended family and friends both out west and in Ontario. The friendships that she and George formed through memberships at Avonlea Curling Club and Scarboro Golf and Country Club have been strong and long-lasting. Our family extends our gratitude to the 2 West ICU staff of Ajax-Pickering Hospital. Their kindness, comfort and caring support helped us all through this difficult time. Respecting Vi's wishes, the family will receive friends and family at a gathering to celebrate her life on Sat- urday, November 3, 2007 from 10a.m. to 1p.m. at McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Rd, Pickering Village, Ajax. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations made to The Hospital for Sick Children. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca PYMM, Ellen Louise, in her 90th year passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 30th, 2007 in Pickering. She was a classy lady with a heart of gold. Ellen was an accomplished artist. She loved to play the piano, read biographies and write her most treasured poetry. Ellen will be fondly remem- bered by all who knew her. A special thank you to Rhonda and Jamie Patchett from Village Home & Private Care for their most compassionate and sin- cere way with mom. Patricia and Harvey will visit with family and friends on Friday from 12 noon at the PAUL O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E. (between Warden and Pharma- cy) until the time of service in the chapel at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Community Care, Ajax/Pickering Durham-Adult Day Program would be appreciated. A most caring group of people. Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we can- not be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. HERONGATE DINNER THEATRE 2885 Altona Rd., Pickering www.herongate.com GREAT FOOD! GREAT SHOWS! GREAT PRICE! NOW PLAYING Call For Reservations $10.00 OFF SUN. NOV 11th THURS. NOV 15th CLIP & SAVE “No Sex Please,“No Sex Please, We’re British”We’re British” (905)-472-3085CALL: PER COUPLE PAGE 12 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ October 31, 2007A/P ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com By Marva Palmer Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Ireland has U2, To- ronto had Rush, now Pickering has No Currency. No Currency is a rock band with a charitable bent, made up of four, 14- year old boys. High off an appearance on CityTV’s Breakfast television, they sat down for an interview. Band members Scott Miller (rhythm guitar and lead vocals), Matthew Proc- tor (base guitar), Craig Halls (drums and back up vocals), and Kyle Vanwyk (lead guitar) are all Grade 9 students at Dunbarton High School in Pickering. Formed 18 months ago, the band has already had several performances for charity, including AIDS in Africa and the Toronto Argonauts’ Stop the Violence. They are performing on Nov. 9 during the City of Pickering’s Teen Drug Awareness Week. No Currency recently opened for guitarist Paul James in Pickering. The band was a semi-finalist at the Rising Star competition at the CNE last sum- mer, competing in the 12-21 age group category. Band members said they are proud of the accomplishment but also see where they can improve. Most of the other bands were made up of older teens. “We could see where we could get. The other acts, they’ve been practising for many years,” said Miller. “We were almost the same level as them,” added Halls. Miller said the most challenging part of being in the band is playing a lot of gigs consecutively. “Each time you play a gig, you give your heart and soul into what you’re doing. You only have so much heart and soul for every weekend,” he said. “Physically, your hands get to hurt- ing. So many blisters,” said Proctor. No Currency hopes to put out its first CD in a year. “I want to record the kids over a one-year process. They’re 14 now. They can only be cute for so much longer. Now they have to step up and play at a higher level,” said their mentor, Earl Johnston. No Currency played at all the Argos’ home games this season to help raise money for the Argos Foundation’s Stop the Violence charity. “When we think of No Currency they really inspire us. They are a crowd fa- vourite. They perform on the street before home games,” said Heidi Stan- nbauer, executive director of the Argos Foundation. “Their giving spirit is what’s impressive.” “You go to your friends, ‘Hey we’re playing at the Rogers Centre’,” said Mill- er. “They don’t know if you’re playing inside or outside the Rogers Centre. They’re like, ‘no way, you’re lying,’ and we’re like. ‘Yeah. Gate 11’,” said Scott. When they were asked to become involved with Stop the Violence, band members said they were excited. “It wasn’t like, ohmigod jumping around. But we were really excited. It was a definite yes. There was no ques- tion,” said Halls. No Currency writes its own songs but also does covers of legendary rock artists, including The Ramones, Alice Cooper, and Teenage Head. The band began with Proctor and Halls, who have been friends since kindergarten. “Our first show was in our garage. We performed for our parents and we were so excited,” Proctor said. Vanwyk joined them later and Miller became part of the group when they were looking for a vocalist. The band’s first real exposure to a critical audience was at its Grade 7 Spring Concert. The band was discovered at a show- case at a Legends Music Student Jam by Roadhouse guitarist Earl Johnston. Three of the band members are stu- dents at the school. No Currency’s first paying gig was at Wal-Mart’s Head Office at 9 a.m., doing the Ramones’ ‘I want to be Sedated’. “It was a pretty heady start for them. And honestly, I was amazed. They had to be nervous but you couldn’t detect a thing; they seem to thrive on it,” John- ston said. “It was cool. Like a thousand people,” the boys said in unison. Both Johnston and Stannbauer give a lot of credit to the support the boys receive from their parents who drive equipment to all their shows and set it up. “The reality is we are prepared to give that time to our kids. It’s an opportunity to spend quality time with the kids. You influence your kids as much as pos- sible, create a really good example for them, support them in what they do, and at the end of the day it’s their deci- sion to make,” said Mike Miller. In the end, No Currency is simply a group of 14-year-old boys who say they like to hang out together, going to movies and parties, snowboarding and camp in the summer. And they talk about girls. They also know that if they don’t keep up their school work, they’ll have to “step back from the music.” The boys say they have artistic dif- ferences, but beneath it all their friend- ship remains because it is the most important. “Heads clash but it’s all professional arguing until it turns into wrestling, which is even funner,” said Proctor. Although they emulate other rock stars, (in Vanwyk’s case, that’s Jimi Hendrix) No Currency members have no intention of making the same life errors those stars made. “We try to learn from other people’s mistakes,” Miller said. Why the name No Currency? “We have no money,” said Halls, laughing. No Currency paying its dues, having a blast ‘Each time you play a gig, you give your heart and soul into what you’re doing.’ GUITARIST/VOCALIST SCOTT MILLER Photo by Rob Mitchell A dream comes true AJAX — Cultural Expressions Art Gallery in Pickering Village opened its doors to a large crowd of well-wishers and art lovers re- cently. Gallery owner Esther Forde, left, realized her dream project of combining her love of art with travel and a strong desire to help struggling artists from around the world. Sharon Steinhaus, right, was the featured Ajax artist, showing her painting of Duffins Creek. Changes to Vital Spark season DURHAM — The November concert of the Vital Spark Folk Society has been changed. The concert will now be held Nov. 10. Featured artist is James Gordon, founder of the well-known folk group Tamarack, which toured North American and re- corded 14 albums. And on Dec. 8, Holmes Hook will be entertaining. Don’t forget, the season opens Satur- day, Oct. 18 with fiddler extraordinaire Cindy Thompson. The rest of the season goes as follows: Aengus Finnan Jan. 19, Bill Craig Feb. 16, Gypsygrass March 15, Two Roads Home April 19 and Garnet Rogers May 10. The concerts are held at 8 p.m. at Brooklin Community Centre, 45 Cassels Rd., which is wheelchair accessible. Tickets are $20 each and are avail- able at Mitchell Brothers, 15 Church St., Brooklin, Lafontaine, 106 Dundas St. W., Whitby, The Potting Bench, 30 King St. W., Bowmanville, or by calling Kerry in Newcastle at 905-987-4050 or Vicki in Oshawa at 905-432-3237. For more in- formation on Vital Spark and member- ship (which entitles you to discounts on tickets) go to www.vitalsparkfolksociety. ca. You can also get seasons tickets, at $125 for eight shows, at the November concert. Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com