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The 2007 Durham Regional Police Service Food and Toy Drive kicked off its 19th year at Dr. Roberta Bon- dar Public School in Ajax last week. The drive provides Durham families in need with toys and food for Christmas by partnering with nearly 70 agen- cies throughout Durham. Local busi- nesses, organizations and individuals are asked to donate money, toys and food, and volunteers will deliver the donations by Christmas. DRPS chief Mike Ewles said vans cover more than 20,000 kilometres every season to pick up donated items. “We don’t want to leave anybody behind in our com- munity,” he said. He explained that al- though Durham is a great place, there are many people who struggle “day in and day out,” and giving gifts and food to the drive offers alternatives and support to those in a time of crisis. “I think the spirit of giving opens peoples’ minds to the needs of others,” he said. And Chief Ewles wasn’t the only chief to kick off the campaign. DRPS Chief for a Day winner Matthew Kos- tuch spoke to his fellow students and explained that while he enjoys receiv- ing gifts at Christmas time, he likes the feeling of giving even more. “I believe Christmas is about giving to others,” the fifth-grader said. Matthew presented two challenges that he believes will make this year’s drive the biggest ever. First, he asked that each student and staff member donate one item to the drive, which will total more than 500 food items or gifts. Second, he posed the same challenge to all schools in Durham Region. “If we all give a little it can make a big difference,” he said. CTV News broadcaster Ken Shaw was the master of ceremonies, and explained the drive is something ev- eryone can take part in. “It’s something we can all do,” he said. “You don’t have to be an adult to do it.” He added purchasing something Golden Compass and sequels to be reviewed By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — ‘The Golden Compass’ and its sequels have been pulled from library shelves in Durham’s Catholic schools. Durham Catholic District School Board director of education Paul Pulla said the books are currently under review and the board will make a decision in about a week. “I feel when we look at banning books, we need to engage different perspectives, so we’re going to do that. In the mean- time, based on our assessment, I thought it would be prudent to take the books off the shelves,” said Mr. Pulla. Halton’s Catholic board also pulled it off the shelves while the book is reviewed and the Dufferin-Peel Catholic board is reviewing it as well. The children’s fantasy trilogy, ‘His Dark Materials’, is written by Philip Pullman, who’s stated he’s an atheist in media interviews. “I find the notion that it promotes, essentially that God is dead, is not one that’s consistent with our mission state- ment,” said Mr. Pulla, who’s read the books and thinks they present a perspec- tive that’s counter-religion. The director said he’s not sure how many schools have copies of the books, but principals have confirmed that there are copies in some of the board’s librar- ies. The review will involve consultants that specialize in literature, consultants in the area of religious education and school librarians. “I think the school librarians have a big part to play in assessing and reviewing materials.” The board has reviewed books in the past, including the Harry Potter series, which were approved as suitable for young readers. “We didn’t find there was an attempt to indoctrinate in any way. My assess- ment of ‘The Golden Compass’ is it’s Pickering to get two new parks Others will get additional equipment and upgrades By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering’s toddlers and kids will soon have two new play- grounds where they can burn their energy. Council approved the construction of the new playgrounds in the 2007 capital budget, as well as upgrades to existing facilities. The playgrounds will be installed at Clearside Court Park in the Brock and Third Concession roads area, and Sunbird Trail Park in the Whites Road and Sunbird Trail area. Council approved the tender amount at Monday’s Council meeting. “As soon as we get the construction in - it depends on the weather - we could have it done this year, or it could possibly go to early spring,” said Darrell Selsky, supervisor for engineering and capital works. He added construction will most likely start within a couple of weeks. Additional equipment will also be added to Diana Princess of Wales Park and future grading and drainage im- provements will take place at Village East Park. Future relocation and up- grades are also slated at Major Oaks Park. Mr. Selsky explained these areas were chosen due to new developments in the area. The total cost for the two projects and other park improvements is roughly $400,000, excluding the general sales tax. Costs to the new parks include playground equipment and construc- tion, asphalt pathways, safety surfac- ing, benches and waste receptacles. The Whites Road bus loop will also get a walkway, lighting, grading and drain- age works and plantings. The Sunbird Trail Park and bus loop work is bud- geted at $200,000. The other $200,000 will be for Clearside Court Park and improvements to the other parks. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean raised concerns over the costs. “Why are we putting $30,000 toward a pathway to a bus loop if it’s already there?” he said. Chief Administrative Officer Tom Quinn explained staff has reviewed the walking patterns for the past year- Statement about homicide truthful: witness But he says he can’t remember killing now By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — He still insists his memory of the incident has faded, but a Crown witness has testified he was telling the truth three years ago when he spoke with police about a deadly shooting in a college pub. Among the key points in the state- ment were the young man’s claims that he saw Neven Belic with a gun in the hours before Eugene “Dwayne” Moses was gunned down at Durham College in Oshawa and observations of the accused man’s behaviour fol- lowing the incident. The witness told a Durham ho- micide detective he heard Mr. Belic say, “Yeah. He got it,” as they fled the college in a rented limousine in the early morning hours of April 3, 2004, according to transcripts read into the record in court Monday morning by lead prosecutor John Scott. Mr. Scott read the transcripts in an attempt to refresh the memory of the witness, who over two days on the witness stand has said he can’t remember a single thing about the night he accompanied a group of young men to the college pub and then wound up in police custody fol- lowing the shooting. Mr. Scott has expressed incredulity that the man can’t recall events like seeing the gun, fleeing as gunshots rang out in the pub and riding back in a limo with a bleeding friend who’d been struck by an errant bullet; the witness has steadfastly maintained he remembers nothing. But Monday he did concede that he gave police a statement several months after Mr. Moses’s killing and that he swore at the time he was being truthful. “If it’s in the statement I guess it happened, but I don’t remember,” the young man said at one point Mon- day. As Mr. Scott read excerpts of the AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo The choir at Dr. Roberta Bondar Public School sang two carols at the launch of the 19th Annual Durham Regional Police Services Food and Toy Drive. Some of the singers are, from the left, Jessica Kostuch, Erika Riley, Varindra Persad and Suhana Chacko. 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He points out the books have been around for a long time. ‘The Golden Compass’ was first published in 1995 under its British title, ‘Northern Lights’. But a new movie, starring Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig, is set to hit theatres on Dec. 7 and has re-opened the debate. Mr. Pulla said if the board deems the books inappropriate, it will be supplying parents with information regarding the movie. “Parents should be provided with ma- terials so they can make informed deci- sions on whether their children should be seeing the movie or not.” And he doesn’t think it’s an issue re- lated to Catholics only. “I think it’s a concern around the prov- ince and I don’t think it’s exclusive to Catholic school boards.” Durham’s public board has made no move to pull the books, a spokesman said last week. Meanwhile, if children are determined to read the novels, Mr. Pulla said they can approach their parents. “If the kids are really interested in get- ting the book, their parents can decide if it’s the kind of material kids should read.” statement the jury heard the young man met up with an acquaintance known as “Skits” at a Scarborough re- cording studio on the evening of April 2, 2004, and that Skits was showing off a black handgun. Skits, the jury has heard, is a nick- name a number of people knew Mr. Belic by. The young man told the Durham detective a group of eight piled into the rented limo and headed out to the college pub in Oshawa after hearing a promotion for a live-to-air broadcast by a hip hop radio station. He told the cop a “scuffle” broke out in the pub, then gunfire erupted. He told the police he saw Mr. Belic among those fleeing the pub and that he was directed by the suspect to get into the limo. Mr. Belic destroyed a tape in a video camera and uttered the “He got it” statement as the limo headed west back to Toronto after the shooting, according to the transcript. On the witness stand the young man has acknowledged he made the statement to police, but insists he has no independent memory of the events he described in that inter- view. Mr. Belic is charged with second- degree murder in the death of Mr. Moses, a 21-year-old Durham gradu- ate and Ajax resident who had joined friends at the E.P. Taylor’s pub the night he was shot. Mr. Belic also faces two counts of aggravated assault in the wounding of two other men. A confrontation arose after a group of young men strode into the pub and deliberately bumped into patrons, in- cluding Mr. Moses, the jury has heard. Witnesses at this Superior Court trial have testified gunfire rang out around 1 a.m. The trial, before Justice Bruce Glass, continues small at a dollar store, for example, can make a big difference in a child’s life. The launch ended with the DRPS band, The Heat, playing ‘Run Rudolph Run’, as Santa Claus came in to meet the kids. Unwrapped toys and food can be dropped off at all police stations throughout Durham, or any fire station in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington and Ajax. To volunteer, call the main DRPS line at 905-579-1520. Locally, the po- lice station is located at 1710 Kingston Rd., Pickering. and-a-half, and has determined the walkway is needed. Mr. Selsky said there are about 80 parks throughout Pickering, some of which are deemed “passive,” meaning they don’t contain much play equip- ment. But more than 60 parks have play equipment, paths and benches, for example. “We did have a program for a num- ber of years where they did replace- ments, and that’s pretty much been completed,” he said. “The City of Pickering has some wonderful play- ground equipment.” Confrontation left Ajax man dead ✦ Drop from page A1 Drop off donations at police station ✦ Confrontation from page A1 ✦ About from page A1 About 80 parks in Pickering ✦ Board from page A1 Board will review books FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com ONLINE SUDOKU 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONE FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE pickeringtowncentre.com BUY THIS! GET THIS! ($100 in Pickering Town Centre Mall-wide Gift Cards) Get your FREE Teddy Bear (valued at $24.99) when you purchase $100 in Pickering Town Centre Mall-wide Gift Cards. 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Over the course of the eight week program, students learned to develop an understanding of the energy choices we have available and their consequences in our own commu- nity, as well as in our larger global society. The event proved to be a great showcase of team effort and skill. One Trafalgar Castle Grade 6 team won the presentation award, while a second Grade 6 team won the spirit award. Our Grade 7/8 team came 3rd in the robot performance. The upbeat music, energetic referees and Emcee, as well as the en- thusiastic participants provided the audience with a lively and inspirational day. At the end of the day, it was the WAFFLES, a home-school team from Kingston, and the St. Clements Penguins, who won the competition. Both teams will move on to the Provincial competition on December 8th at St. Mildred’s School, Oakville. These young minds are defi nitely building blocks for the future! ADVERTORIAL PAGE A3 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007 A/P Police believe Kennado Walker was killed in retaliation for death of another man seven hours earlier TORONTO — Just as police were closing in on Kennado Walker of Ajax, street justice caught up with the killer in a revenge execution for the shooting death of 19-year-old Ryan Hyde just seven hours earlier. Now police are on the hunt for the person or persons who ambushed the 25-year-old Ajax man, known as “Weezy” or “Squeeze,” in the under- ground garage of a Sheppard Ave. E. highrise complex near Markham Rd. on Friday night. “What we have are two individuals that were leading criminal, high-risk lifestyles. They had an apparent dis- pute that led to both of them being killed on Friday,” said Det. Stacy Gal- lant at a news conference at police headquarters yesterday. “Had Mr. Walker not been killed he would have been under arrest in very short order. The police would have been knocking on his door very shortly and he would have been in cus- tody,” Gallant added. Instead, he was greeted by his killer, as yet unknown, and he died from a gunshot to his head after getting out of his car about 8:15 p.m. Earlier that day, about 1 p.m., police locked down five area schools after gun- fire killed Hyde as he sat alone in a car outside a pizza shop on Birchmount Rd. at Bonis Ave., near Sheppard Ave. E. Two men ran north toward a hous- ing complex after one of them opened the car’s rear door and several shots were fired inside. One of the suspects was soon identified by a witness as Walker. Police and paramedics arrived to find Adrian McGowan, 21, trying to help his dying friend. A handgun was found in a nearby garbage can. Mc- Gowan was arrested and later charged with weapons offences. Although both dead men have histories that in- volve drugs and guns, police don’t have a solid motive for the slayings. “We’re hoping somebody comes forward. If they had bad blood between them we need to know what the reason was. We believe it’s a revenge killing,” said Det. Sgt. Dan Sheppard. Sheppard said although police knew both men through their criminal ac- tivities, neither Walker nor Hyde had gang affiliation. Both knew each other from a To- ronto neighbourhood in their past. Investigators are reviewing surveil- lance video from security cameras at the apartment building where Walker died. Torstar News Services Revenge execution leaves Ajax man dead in Toronto Kennado Walker Give your vehicle a Christmas present this year! Keep your vehicle looking like new all year with the Fine Detailsʼ complete cleaning Passport. Just in time for the holidays! Dirty Car? $14.99 4!8 1SPVE4Q POTPS #OME Shine WITH US #OME Shine WITH US The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original value. We package them in a unique format we call the Passport to Savings. 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She was giving an update on the en- vironmental assessment process under way for four new reactors at Darlington and to update council members on the status of the Pickering refurbishment. A draft EA for the Pickering project in June was submitted to the federal regulator, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), with the final document to be filed by the end of the year. Ontario Power Generation expects the CNSC to rule on the EA sometime in late 2008. Darlington was chosen “because it was originally picked to hold eight units and it currently has four units,” Ms. Swami stated. “We’ll look at two units initially and then look at two units down the road.” The first two reactors would replace the electrical capacity of Units 2 and 3 at the Pickering station. Those reac- tors were mothballed by OPG in 2005 because the cost to refurbish them was too high. “The initial phase is to replace Units 2 and 3, then we’ll look at other phases down the road,” she said. The earliest site preparation at Dar- lington can begin is 2010, Ms. Swami added. “That assumes we can finish the EA in three years.” Following that timeline, the units would start to come on-line between 2018 and 2022 and would operate for about 60 years. About half-way through the operating life, major components would have to be replaced. From initial planning through to dis- mantling of the reactors, the project runs 150 years, she said. “It’s quite an extensive project. We have to predict what the environmen- tal impacts will be,” Ms. Swami noted. “This plant will be independent of the existing facility, so new systems have to be built,” she said, adding a new intake pipe and outfalls would be required. “The reason we’re moving quickly is more driven by generation needs of the province. We need to move forward on this project in an expeditious way,” Ms. Swami said. “We weren’t given approval to build the plant. We were only given authority to look at it,” she noted. The decision on what technology will be used won’t be made by OPG, but by the provincial government, Ms. Swami stated, adding nine designs are being considered. The Pickering project would take about 15 years to complete, with work on each unit to take two-and-a-half years. If the CNSC approves the EA and the work is approved by the OPG board and provincial government, the refurbishment would start in 2010. She said the EA is “assessing the effects of the refurbishment and con- tinuing operations. “We identified additional work to be included,” she stated, such as re- furbishing a heavy water management storage structure and upgrading low- pressure turbines. Upgrading the turbines could gener- ate an additional 10 to 15 megawatts of electricity. The work includes replacing some major systems, such as the steam gen- erators, feeder pipes and fuel channel assemblies. There would also have to be addi- tional storage capacity of waste gen- erated during the refurbishment, Ms. Swami added. The reactors on the ‘B’ side “are very safe. We compare well worldwide,” Ms. Swami stated. The draft EA concluded there would be no significant environmental effects from the refurbishment and continued operations, she added. Santa pays visit to humane society DURHAM — The Humane Society of Durham Region wants you to capture the spirit of Christmas by having your pet photographed alongside Santa. The event is in its 13th year and welcomes all pets to sit in front of the camera of professional photographer Ian Goodall, The cost is $10.50 for a framed 4-by- 6 portrait. Other packages including individual larger photos or Christmas cards are also available. Proceeds go to the many animals under the society’s care. The event will take place at Van- dermeer Garden Centre at the corner of Baseline and Lakeridge Road South (Whitby-Ajax border) on Dec, 1, 2, 8, and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be baked goods and a craft sale as well. Donations of baked goods are ap- preciated. Call 905-433-2022, ext. 0 or 29. Christmas dinner planned for youth AJAX — VV’s Adult Support Cen- tre is hosting a Christmas dinner for youth. This is a night full of food, en- tertainment and fun. Ages 13 to 19 are welcome. There is no cost for the event. The Christmas dinner is on Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. at the McLean Community Cen- tre, 95 Magill Dr. RSVP by Dec. 4. For more information, call 905-426-4557 or e-mail vvsadult@hotmail.com. OPG abuzz with expansions, rebuilding New nuclear reactors at the Darlington site would replace the electrical capacity of two reactors at the Pickering nuclear site mothballed by Ontario Power Generation in 2005. The environmental process has started on locating four new reactors at Darlington. 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They’re coming from as far away as Belleville, Bracebridge and Barrie to compete in UOIT’s second annual En- gineering Robotics Competition. Those students will be joining schools from the GTA and a Durham contingent that includes O’Neill, Notre Dame, Clarington Cen- tral, Father Leo J. Austin and reign- ing champs, East- dale Collegiate. Students design the sumobots and build them from Lego kits. They also do all the programming. They then go head to head, in groups of four, where they try to push each other out of bounds or into a hole in the centre of the ring or tip each other over. “In sumo wrestling they push each other, so it’s kind of the same thing,” said Dr. Ramiro Liscano, a professor in the faculty of engineering and applied science at UOIT and the event’s orga- nizer. Brendan Barry’s team from Eastdale Collegiate won the competition last year. “We learned a lot about mechanical design, learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t and about how the programming works and such,” said the Grade 12 student, adding the team has some new tricks planned for this year. But the students learn more than technical skills. “What we really get out of it is an opportunity for the students to really learn how to accept a challenge and work together as a team,” said Eastdale teacher Ray Carter who is one of two faculty advisors for Brendan’s team. The teams from Eastdale have some stiff competition. Last year, six schools participated in the showdown. That’s grown to 22 schools this year. “We didn’t expect such significant growth; we would have been happy with double the schools,” said Dr. Lis- cano, who organized a similar event when he worked in Ottawa. Mr. Carter said the competition is popular because the students don’t have to travel far and it’s affordable. That’s because university subsidizes the cost of the kits, so the entry fee is $200. Similar contests can cost thou- sands of dollars. As well, UOIT hosts workshops for the students prior to the event. That builds connections between the uni- versity and the high schools. The competition also serves to at- tract students to the engineering field and to the school. “If they go into engineering, great. If they come to UOIT, that’s also fantas- tic,” said Dr. Liscano. NO DIPLOMA? NO PROBLEM! 120 Centre St. S., Oshawa COMPLETE YOUR GRADE 12 OR BE READY FOR A NEW JOB IN JUST 7 WEEKS CLASSES BE GIN TUESDA Y JANUARY 8 REGIS TER NOW! ADULT DAY SCHOOL You’re c l o s e r t h a n y o u t h i n k ! You’re closer than you think! 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On average, about 200 students per day make use of it. It’s been enthusiastically embraced by the school community. “We have over 30 teachers involved and a number of student leaders who are helping us as well,” said Mr. Blake. And the program does more than just start kids off with a balanced meal. “A lot of students who’ve been late in the past are coming early for breakfast,” said Mr. Blake. A typical breakfast is bagels with a choice of spreads, fresh fruit and yogurt and is served from 7:40 a.m. to about 8:05, ending 20 minutes before class starts. DCNP held a funders’ break- fast recently to thank supporters. Major funders include the Region of Durham, Breakfast for Learning and the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge. Other supporters include community-oriented businesses, service clubs, faith groups and social service agencies. Photo By Jennifer Roberts Eastdale Collegiate students Michael Miljanovic, Mitch Lall, Brian Feeney, Jonathan Gallant, Robert Rhyndres and Kyle Molson pre- pare for the annual robot competition hosted by the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Students ready sumobots for battle For more on this story N othing cuts through the fog of everyday inanity like a little disaster. Virtually all of the moments in my life, when I have seen things as clearly as they can be seen, have been accompanied by some form of calamitous or certainly momentous oc- casion: the birth of a child, a cancer diagnosis, Mike Bullard getting his own show. A little over three days ago, through the mechanics of the darkest happenstance, my 13- year-old son ended up beneath the front wheel of our van. In what I would later realize was nothing short of a miracle, he broke only the femur of his left leg. Still, no parent likes to get the news that their child has had a car on top of them at some point. And no child likes to be un- derneath a vehicle, for any amount of time. We had all embarked on a very painful learning curve. I have always said that my children are the greatest gift I have ever received. I say this because our kids, if we love them and attend to them as we should, truly are the original “gift that keeps on giving.” At all stages of their lives our children have lessons and insights to offer us. They are also a constant touchstone for things like perspective, laugh- ter and what really matters in this life. And the greatest gift they offer us, for my money, is the opportunity to become better versions of ourselves; to laugh, cry and love more than we ever thought we possibly could. That they very often do all of this in the midst of the most frightening moments in their lives, makes them all the more sacred. Throughout hours of im- mense discomfort and mo- ments of agonizing pain, I never once saw this kid cry. In fact the only time I even saw him “well up” was when, after the longest drive of my life, I walked into the emer- gency room and beheld him in his terrible predicament for the first time. Our eyes met and in that instant, in that three feet of space before I could lean down and kiss his damp forehead, our hearts and spirits met in a flash of emotion that could’ve powered the eastern seaboard. In that instance and in many more to follow, nothing else in the world mattered except that he was there and I was there and we would not leave each other for anything. Our kids are like the pilot lights in our lives. Moment after moment after moment, in the midst of our own exhaustion, ennui or de- spair, it is they, with their re- markable reserves of love and passion and courage, who re- kindle the flames of our spirits, who keep us going. He is at home now. My cham- pion. A much slower moving, swollen, yet still cherubic ver- sion of his wonderful self. An angel with a titanium rod in his leg. In time he will more than likely look back on all this with a shake of the head and even some amusement. I may too. We will both, I hope, forget the pain and the distress of these last few days. But I know that I will never forget holding my son’s hand, thinking I was helping him through his pain, when in fact, it was the other way around. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. He is currently starring in the CBC hit sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie. 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. 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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. Parent-child bond is truly special Neil Crone enter laughing EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY IN THE COMMUNITY RIDE message needs to be heard Early numbers indicate too many aren’t listening I t represents only two days in a campaign that will last six weeks, but the initial indications of the 2007 Festive RIDE program aren’t promising. Maybe impaired motorists didn’t see it coming, but there were 14 charged in the first handful of hours of the Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere effort in Durham as opposed to nine last year. Another 13 people received 12-hour suspensions, up from nine last year. What’s most depressing are the startling number of new drivers caught with alcohol in their system. Five G2 drivers were caught drinking and driving and two were arrested. The five is up from two last year. What’s upsetting is that young drivers are especially targeted by RIDE and should be the last people nailed for driving after taking a drink. The goal is to reduce impaired driving, not see it increase. There is still plenty of time to see those numbers go down and we must all hope that they certainly do. It’s just hard to believe that, after all the media reports and efforts by police and organizations like Mothers Against Drunk Driving, there would be more drunk driving rather than less. Those who clearly aren’t getting the message should have been up at the Durham College/University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology campus for the launch of this year’s RIDE program. The grim reality of the cost of drinking and driving was on display for all to see: an ambulance and a hearse were part of the picture for drinking and driving injures and it kills. If you’re lucky, you’ll be nabbed by RIDE and stopped before you can do any damage. Those not so lucky will wind up in ac- cidents that could result in the death of those who just happened to be on the road when the foolish drunk driver was behind the wheel. There is simply no excuse, no reason, to drink and drive. If you drink, plan to get home by way of public transit, taxi or by way of a designated driver. Use the numerous low-cost options available to you to make it home safely and alive. Remember too the costs -- short of causing death and destruc- tion -- of drinking and driving. If caught and convicted by RIDE, you’ll lose your licence and who knows, maybe much more. Drinking and driving is one of the most selfish, stupid things you can do. You could destroy lives, not least your own. This Week’s Question: Will the presence of RIDE patrols in Durham affect your driving behaviour over the holiday season? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Will you pay close attention to the inquiry involving former prime minister Brian Mulroney? Total votes: 179 No: 65 % Yes: 35 % ‘No confidence in government’ on climate change To the editor: Re: Principles espoused by our government. A few days ago a canvasser phoned to ask if I would con- sider voting Conservative in a federal election. Well, let’s see. I have heard that last month Canada would not co-sponsor a United Na- tions resolution calling for a “Comprehensive Nuclear- Test-Ban” treaty. However, the resolution did pass, with Canada voting in favour. The only country to oppose the resolution was the United States, indicating it is prepared to update its aging stockpile of weapons of mass destruction. While blatantly in transgres- sion of the non-proliferation treaty, Washington confers upon itself the duty of reign- ing in and punishing countries that engage in the legitimate practice of uranium enrich- ment. Unfortunately, I have no confidence in our government when it comes to initiatives on nuclear disarmament or cli- mate change. Ironically, it is the 50th an- niversary of the first Pugwash conference that took place in Pugwash, Nova Scotia. The group comprises high-profile scientists who work for disar- mament and the peaceful use of scientific discovery. Christopher Curran Ajax Seaton makes no financial sense To the editor: Re: Nov. 18 Erin Hatfield col- umn, ‘Voters want action, not excuses’. As a taxpayer, I would like to add financial accountability to action. Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s 19th century wisdom on this mat- ter is as pertinent today as it was then when he said, “It is a sound principle of finance, and a still sounder principle of government, that those who have the duty of expending the revenue of a country should also be saddled with the re- sponsibility of levying and pro- viding it.” You wouldn’t want to be expected to pay your neigh- bour’s bills and municipalities shouldn’t expect other levels of government to pay theirs. Under the harsh light of fi- nancial market accountability, the competence of our local politicians on matters with the magnitude of the Seaton scheme will quickly be known. Let the market lay bare the lack of business acumen inherent in the Seaton plan for current taxpayers to judge its merit. If Seaton advocates are wor- ried increasing lot levies to cover its true cost will make it unattractive to builders, so be it. The financial market is simply saying it doesn’t make sense, don’t do it. In Pickering’s case, only Councillor Jennifer O’Connell demonstrated she understands when she, on her own, voted against a budget predicated on the need for the Seaton, cute, sprawl development and the burden this will place on cur- rent taxpayers. Other members of council, who campaigned on green agendas, actively en- dorse the environmentally re- pugnant, fiscally unjustifiable Seaton development with gre- enwash. If past behaviour is the best measure of future behaviour then hang tight, it’s apparent the majority of council of the great City of Pickering just don’t get it and the recent mo- tion to speed up the transfer of more public Seaton lands to private landowners for em- ployment is indicative of this. Ken Nash Pickering submitted photo A proud Ajacian Ajax resident and booster Rick Cote, centre, marked a milestone this year as he is a 10-year resident of the town by the lake. Mr. Cote cele- brated his anniversary by having a photo taken with Ajax Town Council members. Behind Mr. Cote is Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, and joining him in the front row, from left, are former councillor Joe Dickson and cur- rent council members Pat Brown, Colleen Jordan, Joanne Dies, Shaun Collier and Scott Crawford. 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. /4& PAGE A6 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007A/P 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. Teen Band Night Saturday, January 12 Petticoat Creek C.C. Want to perform? Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 today! 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Christmas Gift Card Redeemable at Best Buy, Future Shop or Sears Ask your salesperson for d e t a i l s Dentistry for the whole Family www.pickeringdental.ca 905-837-2322 GENERAL AND SPECIALIST CARE Located on the main level at Pickering Town Centre between Zellers and Blacks Evening and weekend appointments are available We work with all insurance companies We put kids big & small at ease NEW ADDITIONS TO OUR TEAM Dr. Michael Tzotzis, Orthodontist Dr. Mark Mojgani, Periodontist Dr. Bradley Gee, General Dentistry Dr. Ayesha Gajraj, General Dentistry we'd love to see your SMILE HappyHappy HolidaysHolidays HappyHappy HolidaysHolidays PAGE A9 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007 A/P AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Aye mateys PICKERING — Lenbrook Industries kicked off its corporate and employee United Way campaign with a Ca- ribbean and pirate theme. In the front are from the left Drew Saarinen, Jackie Rodgers, Wilma Moyes and Lea Normand. 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Browse through over 100 exhibitors and find that one-of-a kind treasure, just in time for the holidays. For details call: 905-426-4676 ext. 257 email:adewit@durhamregion.com $1 off admission with this coupon $ PAGE A1 0 X N EWS A DVERTISER X November 2 8 , 2007A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The annual David Preston Memorial Basketball Tournament is set for Pine Ridge Secondary School in Pickering on Friday and Saturday. ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Offi ce Christmas PARTY!! CALL TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION Why not try Curling... $10 per person from FULLY LICENSED Sports briefs NOVEMBER 28, 2007 [ Synchro swimming ] Durham Synchro raises funds for breast cancer fight DURHAM — Forty girls from the Durham Synchronized Swim Club met at the Oshawa Civic Pool to participate in the annual Burning Bright for Breast Cancer Fundraising Campaign. The girls, many from Ajax and Pickering, were able to raise more than $1,200 in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). Synchro Swim Ontario and the On- tario Chapter of the CBCF have teamed up to raise more than $100,000 over the past three years. This campaign involves keeping a candle or torch burning within the pool for at least one hour and handing the light from member to member. All girls involved in synchronized swimming from around the province are encouraged to participate in this annual event. At more than 80 per cent partici- pation, the Durham Synchro Club girls were a bright light in the on-going fight against this devastating disease. [ Volleyball ] Durham Attack Black wins battle of Titans DURHAM — After two months of anticipation, the Durham Attack 16U Black volleyball team showed what it can do when pushed to the limit. In a long and successful day, the girls played their best match of the day against rival Scarborough Titans. In an exciting three-set match that saw the girls come from behind on two oc- casions, the girls passed their way to victory. The Titans’ offence was limited by great team blocking, led by Tara Roberts, and impressive digs of Chelsea Hazlewood. Molly Shannon and Sarah Gilbride did a great job running the offence, keeping the defence guessing all match. Dani Vortisch, Amy McGrath and Victoria Young were very strong on the outside, wearing down the oppositions defence. Taylor Kuchma was great in the middle, both offensively and defensively. Taylor Warman was very consistent all day with some timely hits to help lead the Attack. Kayla Donahue came up with great defensive plays in the final match to spark a number of second chance points. After two tournaments the girls have run their record to 11-1 with the only defeat coming against Attack’s 17U Black team. [ Baseball ] Eastern Ontario team perfect in Pennsylvania DURHAM — The Eastern Ontario 18U baseball team recently won the ECTB Autumn Classic Baseball Tournament in Allentown, Pennsylvania with a perfect 5–0 record. In preliminary action, the team won 4-2 against the Exton Pennsylvania Ban- dits and 5–2 against Birch Creek Bucks. They defeated the Southern Pennslyvania Pirates 4-3 in the quarterfinals, the Birch Creek Bucks 9-1 in the semifinals, and won 8–0 over the #1 seed Exton Pennsylvania Bandits in the championship game. The team, comprised of players throughout the Durham Region, had an outstanding effort from all the players and coaches. Team members include: Pitch- ers: Richard Burke, Jacob Moffat, Shawn Slemko, Shawn Tomlinson, C/SS Robert Tavone Jr., Chris Robinson, C Adam Cor- less, 1st Base: Adam Tedesco, 2nd base: Robert Frame, Andrew Nauth, 3rd Base: Marc Deneau, Outfielders: Thomas Rich- ards, Kyle MacKinnon, Cody Nikolaou, Eammon Rodgers and Jordan Underwood. The team is now invited to the ECTB 18U World Series games in Florida at Christmas and the ECTB 18U World Series in July at Allentown, Pennsylvania. The first year Autumn Elite Baseball program was a success with an overall record of 11–3. The Eastern Ontario Elite 18U boys’ baseball team is part of the EOBA East- ern Ontario Baseball Association, which covers Pickering to Kingston in Eastern Ontario. The EOBA recently organized an Elite Baseball program covering 18U and 16U Elite baseball athletes that travel throughout USA trying to acquire scholar- ships to US colleges. The program picks the best available top baseball athletes, which have good school grades, personalities and aspire to acquiring US scholarships. The coaching staff includes some recently retired pro athletes including Nigel Wilson and Paul Quantrill to teach the players high-level baseball skills. PAGE B1 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007 A / P Softball’s a family affair with Piphers Lesley set for scholarship to South Carolina university; Greg to umpire at Beijing Summer Olympics By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A Pickering couple will live out their own Field of Dreams next year. For Greg and Lesley Pipher, it’s a story of commitment, perseverance and talent that will allow them to live out their dreams on softball diamonds in disparate parts of the world. Lesley, at age 35, who gave up an ath- letic scholarship offer to Georgia State University as a teenager, will get an- other chance to pitch for a U.S. college softball team, beginning in January. Meanwhile, her husband, Greg, is one of two Canadian softball umpires who received appointments to join the um- piring crew to work at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China in August. Softball, says Greg, has always been a touchstone for the couple, who’ve been involved in all facets of the game. In fact, they fell in love and married, with the sport being the common denomi- nator. “We just love the game; love the sport,” says Greg, who’ll be the youngest mem- ber of the umpiring crew in Beijing, and also holds the distinction of being the youngest to umpire softball at an Olym- pic Games. “We’ve both been involved in the sport for a long time and we’ve met a lot of nice people through the game. We fell in love through softball -- she was pitching and I was umpiring.” For Lesley, she’s heading to Southern Wesleyan University in Central, South Carolina, on a joint athletic-academic scholarship. The mother of two plans to study there for three years toward becoming a teacher, as well as pitching for that university’s Warriors women’s softball team. “I’ve got a second opportunity to have a dream career in teaching and play the sport that I love. I’m pretty ex- cited about that. I’m looking forward to going to play and study to be a teacher and offer as much as I can to the team, given my age and experience.” A pitching instructor in the GTA as well as a pitcher on the Whitby Eagles’ senior women’s team for the past three seasons, Lesley says the university was brought to her attention by a mutual contact in the sport. That initial contact laid the foundation for the scholarship. The downside, of course, is the time away from her family while living in South Carolina. Her mother, Margaret McNally, will help her husband care for her two children, Brandon, 7, and Shaylyn, 2, during the school year. “It’s a huge concern from an emo- tional side. We have a strong family unit and we will survive apart for those periods of time. I have all the love that I need,” says Lesley, adding she’ll have a computer equipped with a webcam to stay in constant contact with her hus- band and children. “It’s going to be a tough three years, no matter how you look at it.” As for Greg, 34, from the day he start- ed umpiring 22 years ago, he was in- spired to officiate at the highest levels of the sport and one day umpire at the Olympics. That day will come sometime be- tween Aug. 12 to 24 in Beijing. A Level V internationally carded um- pire since 2003, he’s one of 120 interna- tionally accredited umpires in Canada. Of those umpires, six had their names put forward by Softball Canada as can- didates to umpire at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games. And, in late October at the Inter- national Softball Federation Congress in Manila, Philippines, came the an- nouncement: Greg was appointed as one of two Canadian umpires to go to the Games. “I was ecstatic,” he recalls. “I was completely on Cloud 9. It was some- thing that 22 years ago I wanted to achieve. The Olympics is the highest you can achieve in softball.” Lesley says she’s incredibly proud of her husband’s accomplishments in softball. “For him, it was a dream come true. For me, it was an even bigger dream. I’m so proud of him. It’s the best honour a family could get.” In preparation for the Olympics, Greg is on the umpiring crew at the upcom- ing U.S. collegiate national champion- ships in Plant City, Florida this winter and will also umpire at the Canada Cup tournament in Surrey, B.C. this summer prior to heading to Beijing. A Grade 8 English teacher at Buchan- an Public School in Scarborough, Greg’s umpired at every level over the years -- from local leagues to international tournaments. He notes the key to being a good umpire is being professional at all times. “Be professional in every game, no matter if it’s T-ball or Canada vs. U.S.A. Be on a professional level (with the players) and they’re going to return that. Don’t be cocky -- show professionalism and respect to everyone.” Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo Greg and Lesley Pipher followed their dreams that will take them to different destinations in softball next year. Greg is one of two Canadians to be named to umpire at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing. Meanwhile, Lesley travels to South Carolina in January to begin an athletic scholarship at Southern Wesleyan University. They’re pictured with children Shaylyn, 2, and Brandon, 7. ‘For him, it was a dream come true. For me, it was an even bigger dream. I’m so proud of him. It’s the best honour a family could get.’ LESLEY PIPHER ON HUSBAND, GREG, BEING NAMED TO THE UMPIRING CREW TO WORK WOMEN’S SOFTBALL AT THE 2008 OLYMPIC SUMMER GAMES Panthers pin a goose egg on anemic Attack Pickering juniors break off three-game skid with 6-0 shutout of Ajax By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Pickering Panthers received an incredible performance from an unlikely source against the Ajax Attack on Sunday afternoon. Backup goaltender Terrance Reid, earning a rare start, posted his first ju- nior ‘A’ shutout in helping his Panthers to a 6-0 victory over the Ajacians in OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre. The Pickering victory ended a three- game losing skid and also evened the six-game season series between the At- tack and Panthers at two games apiece, with two games remaining between the two neighbouring clubs. Reid turned aside 32 Ajax shots for the shutout. For Panthers’ head coach Mark Joslin it was a fine all-round defensive effort by the players, something that’s been all too rare this season. “The guys played hard in front of him. It was great for him to get his first shut- out in the league,” says Joslin. For Reid, it wasn’t so much about his individual play, but more about seeing the team play well in front of him. “It feels great. It was a great team ef- fort, great to see the guys play well in front of me. We were happy to get the win,” says Reid. “They did a great job of letting me see the puck. I couldn’t ask for anything more from my defencemen. It’s probably the best 60 minutes we’ve played defensively all year.” Reid, along with regular starter Bren- nan Poderzay, signed on with the Pan- thers in mid-October after the club re- leased the tandem of Connor Samp- son and Ben Calma, who started the season with the club. Reid had played the season before with the University of Toronto Varsity Blues hockey team. As Reid was anxious to resume his career, coming on board with the Panthers was an easy decision. “I talked to Mark and it seemed like a good fit for me,” says Reid, 19. “I like the guys and I hope to play my remaining two years (of junior eligibility) with the Panthers.” The Panthers made short work of the Ajacians, who, essentially folded the tents in the opening period as the Pan- thers scored three times in the first en route to the easy victory. The win was most important for a Pickering club that has struggled might- ily this season, but may be seeing some light at the end of the tunnel with many of its injured players returning to duty. “Right now, we’ve got almost every- one on the team back. We might make a couple of changes before the trade deadline, but we’ve got to get the chem- istry going with the guys who are going to stay,” notes Joslin. “On paper, if we play 60 minutes of hockey we’re as good as any team in the division. This is what we proved today.” Sunday’s victory also kept the Pan- thers (8-17-1 for 17 points) two points behind the Attack (9-17-1 for 19 points) for seventh spot in the South Conference standings. The Attack’s new head coach, Gord Fournier, says the Panthers have been an enigma this season, blessed with talent that has so far not translated into wins. “Pickering, to me, is a very talent- ed team, but they’re a severely under- achieving team right now. I think we can compete with that team.” For Fournier, the turning point in Sunday’s contest came early, with back- to-back first-period penalties called on Michael McInerney and Bobby Gert- sakis 33 seconds apart, resulted in back- to-back Panther power-play goals. “The (interference) call (on Gertsakis) was rather borderline. We went down two men and they popped in two on us. The ref saw fit to call it and who am I to argue,” he says. Fournier notes the Attack’s special teams play is a big concern and was the prime reason for the lop-sided loss to Pickering, as the Panthers struck for three goals on the power play. Con- versely, the Attack went 0-for-7 with the man advantage. “We’re still working on special teams and it needs a lot of work, without a doubt,” he says. “It’s a major work in progress.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers’ goalie Terrance Reid squeezes the pads as Ajax Attack’s Ryan Marcuz looks for a rebound during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action in Ajax Sunday afternoon. The Panthers blanked the Attack 6-0, with Reid earn- ing his first shutout in junior hockey. ✦ Scoring summary, Sports B2 The Ontario Energy Board has received an application on November 01, 2007 under section 78 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c. 15 (Schedule B), seeking approval for changes to the rates that Veridian Connections Inc. charges for electricity distribution, to be effective May 1, 2008. The Board has assigned the application fi le number EB-2007-0879. The Board’s decision on this application may have an effect on all of Veridian Connections Inc.’s customers. Any change to the rates that Veridian Connections Inc. charges for electricity distribution will be refl ected in the delivery charges. Delivery charges are one of four regular items on residential and general service customers’ electricity bills and vary depending on the amount of electricity consumed. Veridian Connections Inc. indicates that if the application is approved as fi led, a residential customer consuming 1,000 kWh per month would experience an approximate change in the electricity bill ranging from a decrease of 1.6% to an increase of 0.4%, depending on their rate zone. A small general service customer consuming 2,000 kWh per month and having a monthly demand of 50 kW or lower would see and approximate change in the electricity bill ranging from a decrease of 1.1% to an increase of 0.4%, depending on their rate zone. How to see Veridian Connections Inc.’s Application Copies of the application are available for inspection at the Board’s offi ce in Toronto and on its website, www.oeb.gov.on.ca, and at Veridian Connections Inc.’s offi ce. How to Participate You may participate in this proceeding in one of three ways: 1. Send a Letter with your Comments to the Board Your letter with comments will be provided to the Board members deciding the application, and will be part of the public record for the application. Your letter must be received by the Board no later than 30 days from the publication or service date of this notice. The Board accepts letters of comment by either post or e-mail at the addresses below. 2. Become an Observer Observers do not actively participate in the proceeding but monitor the progress of the proceeding by receiving documents issued by the Board. You may request observer status in order to receive documents issued by the Board in this proceeding. If you become an observer, you need to contact the applicant and others in order to receive documents that they fi le in this proceeding and they may charge you for this. Most documents fi led in this application will also be available on the Board’s website. Your request for observer status must be made in writing and be received by the Board no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. The Board accepts observer request letters by either post or e-mail at the addresses below; however, two paper copies are also required. You must also provide a copy of your letter to the applicant. 3. Become an Intervenor You may ask to become an intervenor if you wish to actively participate in the proceeding. Intervenors are eligible to receive evidence and other material submitted by participants in the hearing. Likewise, intervenors will be expected to send copies of any material they fi le to all parties to the hearing. Your request for intervenor status must be made by letter of intervention and be received by the Board no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. Your letter of intervention must include a description of how you are, or may be, affected by the outcome of this proceeding; and if you represent a group, a description of the group and its membership. The Board may order costs in this proceeding. You must indicate in your letter of intervention whether you expect to seek costs from Ontario Energy Board Commission de l` énergie de l`Ontario NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND HEARING FOR AN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION RATE CHANGE VERIDIAN CONNECTIONS INC. EB-2007-0879 the applicant and the grounds for your eligibility for costs. You must provide a copy of your letter of intervention to the applicant. The Board intends to proceed with this application by way of written hearing. The Board will not hold a written hearing if a party satisfi es the Board that there is good reason for holding an oral hearing. If you object to the Board holding a written hearing, your letter of intervention must include reasons why an oral hearing is necessary. If you already have a user ID, please submit your intervention request through the Board’s web portal at www.errr.oeb.gov.on.ca. Additionally, two paper copies are required. If you do not have a user ID, please visit the Board’s website under e-fi lings and fi ll out a user ID password request. For instructions on how to submit and naming conventions please refer to the RESS Document Guidelines found at www.oeb.gov.on.ca, e-Filing Services. The Board also accepts interventions by e-mail, at the address below, and again, two additional paper copies are required. Those who do not have internet access are required to submit their intervention request on a CD or diskette in PDF format, along with two paper copies. How to Contact Us In responding to this Notice, please include Board fi le number EB-2007- 0879 in the subject line of your e-mail or at the top of your letter. It is also important that you provide your name, postal address and telephone number and, if available, an e-mail address and fax number. All communications should be directed to the attention of the Board Secretary at the address below, and be received no later than 4:45 p.m. on the required date. Need More Information? Further information on how to participate may be obtained by visiting the Board’s website at www.oeb.gov.on.ca or by calling our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727. IMPORTANT IF YOU DO NOT FILE AN OBJECTION TO A WRITTEN HEARING OR DO NOT REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD MAY PROCEED IN YOUR ABSENCE AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY FURTHER NOTICE IN THIS PROCEEDING. ADDRESSES The Board: The Applicant: Ontario Energy Board Veridian Connections Inc. P.O. Box 2319 55 Taunton Road East 2300 Yonge Street Ajax, ON L1T 3V3 27th Floor Attn: George Armstrong Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Email: garmstrong@veridian.on.ca Attn: Kirsten Walli Filings: www.errr.oeb.gov.on.ca Email: BoardSecretary@oeb.gov.on.ca Tel:1-888-632-6273 (toll free) Fax: 416-440-7656 DATED at Toronto November 15, 2007 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD Original Signed By Kirsten Walli Board Secretary JOIN US FOR ANJOIN US FOR AN EVENINGWITHEVENING WITH TRISHA ROMANCETRISHA ROMANCE Trisha will be at our gallery on Monday, December 3rd, 2007 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm Featured at the show will be a large selection of Trisha’s artwork including new releases “Snowed In” and “A Star for Christmas” print and book set. “Snowed In” Classic Arrangements Art Gallery “A Star for Christmas” Trisha Romance We also specialize in unique customWe also specialize in unique custom framing and limited edition prints.framing and limited edition prints. Refreshments will be served during the show. Great Blue Heron Charity Casino and Non- Unionized Staff Give $78,496 to Local Charity During a thirteen-day labour disruption at the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, the non-unionized employees of the casino de- cided to do something special for our com- munity. After much consideration, it was decided that all tips received from customers during this period would be pooled together and do- nated to a single community charity in time for the Holiday Season and that Operation Scugog, a privately funded assistance orga- nization, would be the benefactor. Operation Scugog was formed not only to assist Scu- gog Township families who are in need with monthly food programs, they also provide assistance to children who cannot afford to attend special programs, school fi eld trips or simply enjoy such activities as hockey and swimming lessons. They also have pro- vided assistance to homeowners who are fi nancially burdened, helping to keep families together in their own homes by giving a sec- ond chance through diffi cult times. Funding of these programs is solely through private donations from within the community, without any form of Government grants. The management of the Great Blue Her- on Charity Casino is extremely proud of the generosity that their staff has shown towards our community and in support of their efforts, the casino has decided to match, dollar for dollar, all tips collected and donated. To- gether the Casino and its Non-Union staff are thrilled to present a cheque in the amount of $78,496 to this worthy organization with the hope that it will benefi t our community during this holiday season and into the upcoming year. “I’m stunned at the amount of this do- nation. It’s unbelievable”, said Chris Cook, alongside Anne Wanninkhof and Bev Travis of Operation Scugog. “It is the community assisting the community, and the Great Blue Heron has always been a great supporter of Operation Scugog and other worthwhile causes”. “It is great to be associated with both the staff of the Great Blue Heron Charity Casino and a company who commits itself to con- tinually give back to the community in which it lives”, stated Arnold Block, Chief Executive Offi cer, Great Blue Heron Charity Casino. The Great Blue Heron Charity Casino, now celebrating its 10-year anniversary, is located on reserve lands of the Mississau- gas of Scugog Island First Nation just East of Port Perry. It is less than one hour Northeast of Metropolitan Toronto, and an easy 30-40 minute drive from Markham, Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Peterborough and Lindsay. 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For details call: 905-426-4676 ext. 257 email:adewit@durhamregion.com $1 off admission with this coupon $ PAGE B 2 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 2 8 , 2007A/P Only Notre Dame of Burlington stands in the way of provincial title Championship game in Toronto today at noon PICKERING — The St. Mary Cath- olic Secondary School Monarchs junior football team will play for a provincial championship today (Wednesday) in Toronto. The Monarchs juniors (9-0-1) will vie for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) junior football champion- ship against Notre Dame of Burl- ington at the Eugene Melnyk Sports Field (St. Michael’s College School) at noon. The Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) junior champion St. Mary booked its ticket to the title game after scoring a 20-8 victory over a formidable St. Mi- chael’s College Kerry Blues squad on Saturday to cap- ture the North East Division champi- onship (OFSAA semifinals). Slotback Kurlan Cadet, off a pass from quarterback Alex O’Donnell, scored a touchdown for St. Mary. O’Donnell and Dillon Campbell also scored majors for the Monarchs. George Meszaros added two converts. In the OFSAA quarter-final game, the Monarchs scored early and often en route to a decisive 44-7 victory over Peterborough’s Crestwood Mus- tangs in Peterborough last Wednes- day. Campbell scored four touchdowns to lead St. Mary; running back Dex- ter Damboise scored two majors and George Meszaros kicked all six con- verts. Although the Monarchs have won numerous LOSSA titles at the senior level and have made appearances in the Metro Bowl and Golden Horse- shoe Bowl in the past, this is the first time the Pickering school has played in the OFSAA junior football title game. St. Mary is looking to become the first LOSSA school to capture this event. Pickering High in 1997 and Whit- by’s Donald A. Wilson in 2005 have reached the finals in the past. How- ever, they were defeated by West Hill, Toronto and Assumption, Burl- ington, respectively. St. Mary Monarchs ready for provincial junior football final Submitted photo Players and coaches with the St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs junior football team celebrate after knocking off Toronto’s St. Michael College Kerry Blues 20-8 in provincial semifinal action in Toronto on Saturday. The Monarchs meet Notre Dame of Burlington in today’s (Wednesday) final in Toronto. SCORING SUMMARY Panthers 6 at Attack 0, Sunday, Nov. 25 Period 1 Pickering - Jamie MacQueen (PP) (Andy Andreoff, Ryan Goldberg) 16:36 Pickering - Greg Riggs (PP) (Chris Clark, Richard Duncan) 17:30 Pickering - MacQueen (Andreoff, Greg Payne) 19:26 Period 2 Pickering - Clark (Guy Carteciano, J.P. 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PAGE B4 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007A/P Scoreboard NOVEMBER 28, 2007 FOOTBALL Junior Metro Bowl quarter-final (East Region) St. Mary, Pickering 44, Crestwood, Peterborough 7 St. Mary: Dillon Campbell 4TD; Dexter Damboise 2TD; George Meszaros 6C; Team SFT Crestwood: Travis Burnett TD; Brooke McCurdy C Junior Metro Bowl semifinal (North East Region) St. Mary, Pickering 20, St. Michaels College, Toronto 8 St. Mary: Kurlan Cadet TD, Alex O’Donnell TD, Dillon Campbell TD, George Meszaros 2C St. Michael’s College: Mike Naccarato TD, Rich Quittenton S, Dylan Harris S Past Junior Metro Bowl championship scores 2006 - Lakeshore Catholic Gators (Niagara, Port Colborne) 13, St. Michael’s Kerry Blues (Independent, Toronto) 3 2005 - Assumption Crusaders (Halton, Burlington) 15, Wilson Gators (LOSSA, Whitby) 7 2004 - St. Michael’s Kerry Blues (Independent, Toronto) 7, Lakeshore Catholic Gators (Niagara, Port Colborne) 6 2003 - Nelson Lords (Halton, Burlington) 35, St. Michael’s Kerry Blues (Independent, Toronto) 6 2002 - St. Michael’s Kerry Blues (Independent, Toronto) 20, Notre Dame (Niagara) 19 1998 - 2001 event was not conducted 1997 - West Hill Warriors (Scarborough) 39, Pickering (LOSSA, Ajax) 6 1996 - Markham DHS Marauders (York, Markham) 27, Mi- chael Power / St. Joseph’s Trojans (TDCCAA, Toronto) 26 Senior — Metro Bowl Whitby’s Donald A. Wilson Collegiate Gators, 2007 LOSSA senior champions, meet the St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues (Independent League champions) in semifinal action on Thurs- day, Nov. 29 at North York’s Esther Shiner Stadium in North York at 10:30 a.m. The second semifinal, also at Esther Shiner on Thursday, fea- tures the York Region champion Huron Heights playing Toronto champion Birchmount Park at 1 p.m. Winners advance to the 26th Metro Bowl championship, at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 at the University of Toronto Varsity Centre. LOSSA HOCKEY SENIOR BOYS - EAST DIVISION TEAM G W L T P F A PCT. Eastdale 3 1 0 2 4 12 8 0.667 Dwyer 2 1 0 1 3 11 4 0.75 Courtice 2 1 0 1 3 9 6 0.75 Bowmanville 1 1 0 0 2 10 2 1 McLaughlin 2 1 1 0 2 12 6 0.5 Clarington Central 3 0 3 0 0 4 21 0 CENTRAL DIVISION TEAM G W L T P F A PCT. Ajax 3 3 0 0 6 29 1 1 Uxbridge 2 2 0 0 4 11 1 1 Anderson 2 1 1 0 2 9 10 0.5 All Saints 3 1 2 0 2 11 18 0.333 Austin 2 0 2 0 0 5 14 0 Henry St. 3 0 3 0 0 2 27 0 WEST DIVISION TEAM G W L T P F A PCT. Dunbarton 3 3 0 0 6 16 6 1 St. Mary 3 2 0 1 5 15 3 0.833 Notre Dame 3 1 1 1 3 14 16 0.5 Pine Ridge 3 1 2 0 2 8 12 0.333 Pickering 3 0 1 2 2 10 11 0.333 JC Richardson 3 0 3 0 0 2 24 0 BASKETBALL PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Recent results GAME ONE Accent Building Sciences 54 vs. Best Buy Insurance 50 TOP SCORERS Accent: Bill Manos 20, Brian Marsellas 14, Ky Prusse 10. Best Buy: Elman McLean 29, John Girmonte 10, Gord Brown 7. GAME TWO Ell-Rod Holdings 50 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 41 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Reuben Newman 17, David Harvey 8, Tony Oliver 6, Claudio Ricketts 4. Gallantry’s: Bill Linton 17, David Voth 9, Horace Peterkin 8. GAME THREE Lakar Carpentry 64 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 55 TOP SCORERS Lakar: Conrad Davis 34, John Esposito 13, Sherwin James 10, John Fleming 3. West Hill: Chedwick Creightney 20, Dan Seto 15, Chester Henry 8, Leo Goriconne 7. GAME FOUR Verifeye 51 vs. Red Knights 31 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Ivor Walker 13, Glenn Hill 13, Claude Feig 13, Sam Moncada 9. Red Knights: Dodge Beckford 9, George Iordanov 7, Vascoe Yarde 7. GAME FIVE Knights Corner Bar and Gril 45 vs. Ellis Packaging 43 TOP SCORERS Knights: Hayden Leacock 14, Karl Hutchinson 10, Leon Salmon 9, Frank Gallo 5. Ellis: Alonzo Starling 13, Darryl Brown 11, Jim Bowen 9, Gerry Belgraves 6. PMBL STANDINGS As of Nov. 5 TEAM G W L P PF APF PA APA Verifeye 6 6 0 12 200 33.3 137 22.8 Lakar Carpentry 6 4 2 8 236 39.3 216 36.0 West Hill MSP 6 4 2 8 220 36.7 201 33.5 Accent Blding Science 6 4 2 8 203 33.8 204 34.0 Knights Corner 6 3 3 6 184 30.7 189 31.5 **Best Buy Insurance 6 2 3 5 211 35.2 211 35.2 ***Red Knights 6 2 4 4 156 26.0 192 32.0 Ellis Packaging 6 2 4 4 194 32.3 213 35.5 Ell-Rod Holdings 6 1 5 2 188 31.3 213 35.5 Gallantry’s Eatery 6 1 5 2 174 29.0 190 31.7 **Overtime loss ***Overtime win PICKERING — The St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School Stars intermediate girls’ volleyball team finished as runners-up at the largest tournament for elementary sports in Ontario. Seton, and 47 other girls’ squads, competed at the annual Provincial Cup tournament in Oakville and Burlington recently. In addition to 48 girls’ teams, there were 48 boys’ squads from across the province. Each division was divided into 16 pools of six teams each. After coming through a tournament pool schedule and then outplaying a strong Georgetown school in the Final Four semifinal, the Seton Stars entered uncharted territory with their first trip to the Provincial Cup final in the school’s history. In the final, the Seton Stars faced another Durham Region school, C.E. Broughton from Whitby. Seton won the first game 26-25, while the next went to Broughton 25-11. The third and final game was back and forth with long rallies and awesome spikes and digs. Brough- ton eventually won 15-12 to take the championship. Seton played the Stewarttown Middle School Stingers from Georgetown in the semifinal. The first game ended 25-23 for the Stingers. Needing to win the next two games, the Stars matched and surpassed the Stingers with spikes, digs, sets and hard serves to take 25-13 and 15-5 wins. As a Final Four team, Seton received a seven-foot long pennant to acknowledge they were among the best intermediate girls’ volleyball teams in the province. In preliminary play, Seton played 10 games against teams from as far as North Bay, winning all of their games to move on to the 24-team elimination round. Seton needed to win or go home in the elimination round. The Stars played their best games of the event to defeat Centen- nial Middle School in Halton, 25-17 and 25-22. Next, Seton defeated E.J. James school from Oakville 25-11 and 25-21. In the Elite Eight, Seton defeated the S.A. Cawker Eagles from Port Perry 25- 14, 20-25, 15-7. Seton Stars runners-up at Provincial Cup of volleyball Submitted photo The St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School intermediate girls’ volleyball team finished as runners-up at the recent Provincial Cup tournament. Team members are, in back row, from left to right, Linda Naccarato (coach), Erica Naccarato, Dominique Gemmiti, Christine Lee, Acey Maves, Larry Noonan (coach), Alicia Tamburro, Becky Wilson and Jahneice Wright. In front row are Abigail Eusebio, Courtney Chiasson, Erin Crockett and Kendra Smith. Missing for photo was Stephanie Torchia. Keeping an eye on the sports scene arivett@durhamregion.comSPORTS EDITOR AL RIVETT By John Foote jfoote@IAOD.com Margot at the Wedding Directed by Noah Baumbach In theatres **** I first screened this exceptional film at the Toronto International Film Fes- tival with a packed house of press and industry, all whom seemed to like the film very much. However, I was shocked upon read- ing some of the early reviews to come out of Toronto, making clear they had not liked the film as much as they had indicated, and certainly not as much as I. In my opinion Nicole Kidman gives one of the finest performances of her career as Margot, tapping into her dark side like never before and risk- ing it all to portray a nasty character. Kidman is simply one of the greatest actresses of her generation, something she is often not given credit for being. She won the Academy Award for her stunning work as Virginia Woolf in ‘The Hours’ (2003) and though the performance may have been support- ing, the performance was nothing less than astonishing, capturing all the an- guish of someone who is mentally ill and fighting for an understanding of that. Here as Margot, the writer who has alienated her family with her caustic behaviour, she is a revelation, possibly more deserving of an Oscar for this. Arriving at her family’s home to cel- ebrate her sister’s wedding day, she is full of anger and rage at the possibil- ity of someone other than her being happy. There was a time when she and her sister Pauline (Jennifer Jason Leigh) were very close, but those days are now gone, each waiting for the other to show a weakness that the other can exploit. Margot arrives disliking Pauline’s fiancé Malcolm (Jack Black) before she evens meets him. The film is a scathing study of famil- ial dysfunction, a study of family and what that means. Margot and Pauline may fight like rabid dogs, baring their teeth to draw blood, but there never is any doubt they love one another deeply, and are wounded by this rift between them. What transpires in the few days this family is together is frightening be- cause there are children present, obvi- ously aware of what is going on, while the adults seem oblivious to the fact they are warping the kids forever, giv- ing us the sense that this is the manner in which Margot and Pauline grew up... in a constant war zone. Noah Baumbach seems to thrive of this sort of study of dysfunction, hav- ing written and directed the breath- taking ‘The Squid and the Whale’ (2005) a searing study of the impact of divorce, taking the experience of his own parents’ divorce and making that art. Here he does much of the same, but his skills with actors seem to be growing. The film is a cross between the dark humour of a Woody Allen film merged with the spare storytell- ing and imagery of an Ingmar Berg- man picture. Baumbach is the sort of filmmaker who could make death very funny indeed. Who would have expected Jack Black to give a film weight and gravity but that is precisely what he does. We see these people through his eyes, as an outsider about to become a member of this family. Hopefully enough people will see this film to give the actors a shot at an Oscar because they all deserve it, in particular Kidman and Leigh. John Foote, director of the Toronto Film School, is a nationally known film historian/critic and a Port Perry resi- dent. Get more reviews at www.footeon- film.com. Contact him at jfoote@IAOD. com . AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Princess in trouble PICKERING — The Backwoods Players present ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at the Brougham Community Centre on Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2, 8 and 9. Poison Ivy, played by Sa- mantha Williams, places a hex on Princess Rose, played by Angie Hodder. The centre is located in the hamlet, on Brock Road just north of Hwy. 407. Tickets are $15 each and available by calling the box office at 905-683-8401. PAGE B5 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Entertainment in brief NOVEMBER 28, 2007 Choir presents two holiday concerts this weekend DURHAM — A musical feast of Christmas music is being presented by the Durham Philharmonic Choir Dec. 1 and 2 at St. George’s Anglican Church in Oshawa. This Christmastide has something for the whole family with the choir, soloists and orchestra performing seasonal favou- rites by Rutter, Chilcott, Willcocks, Carter and Fraser. Also featured will be Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on Christmas Carols, with baritone Lawrence Cotton. The Dec. 1 performance is at 7:30 p.m. and the Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at the church, Centre and Bagot streets. Tickets are $20 and available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Walter’s Music, Oshawa Centre, in Os- hawa, and Cathy’s Gold, 78 King St. W., Bowmanville, and at the door. Salvation Army Choir ushering in Christmas season AJAX — The Salvation Army Choir wants to get you into the Christmas spirit. The Ontario Central East Divisional Youth Choir, also known as Focus, is hold- ing a free Christmas Celebration Concert. The choir is made up of 16-to-25-year- olds from Salvation Army churches. They are led by Cathie Koehnen, a Salvation Army member and high school music teacher. The concert is Dec. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Wasdell School, 85 Kings Cr., Ajax. All are welcome. For more information, call Patricia McInnes. St. Paul’s United Church holds fundraiser AJAX — The Foothills Brass Quintet is performing with a purpose in Ajax. The quintet’s Christmas fundraiser is to raise money for baskets for needy fami- lies. They are playing seasonal favourites and classic hits, and the evening includes sing-alongs and humorous antics. The band consists of two trumpets, a French horn, a trombone and a tuba. They have performed across Canada, in the United States and overseas. The concert is at St. Paul’s United Church, 65 King’s Cres., Ajax on Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments are being provided. Tickets for the event are $10 each and can be purchased from senior choir members or by calling 905-683-4740. The church is wheelchair accessible and hearing assistive devices are also available. Christmas concert fundraiser AJAX — The Toronto Welsh Male Voice Choir is coming to Ajax for a Christ- mas concert. The choir is performing with solo- ist/soprano Deanna Hendriks. The event is a fundraiser for the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. The concert is on Dec. 8, at 7:30 p.m., at the J. Clarke Richardson/Notre Dame Community Theatre, 1355 Harwood Ave. N. Tickets are $20 and are available at www.ticketbreak.com. For more informa- tion, call 905-683-9739. Make a Joyful Noise on music nights PICKERING — The City of Pickering invites local choirs and musicians to par- ticipate in community music nights. Community music nights are a great opportunity for local musicians to show- case their talent. The music nights are Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13, at 7 p.m. in City Hall’s Council Chambers. If you are interested in participating, call Jody Morris at 905-420-4620. Applications are also available at www. cityofpickering.com/greatevents. Kids learn to help environment in book about a discarded apple with a message SuperDogs coming to Oshawa DURHAM — The SuperDogs are coming to the General Motors Centre Dec. 27. Presented by SuperDog Central in Bowmanville, the show features specially- trained dogs entertaining with thrilling performances. There are 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. shows on Dec. 27. Tickets are $15 each or $50 for a family four-pack. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, the GM Centre ticket office, by calling 905-433-9494 to charge or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Take a trip back to the past PICKERING — Learn about Pick- ering’s holiday traditions celebrated between 1810 and 1910. Meet Mrs. Maxwell, a harried Scot- tish woman preparing for Hogmanay, the celebration of the New Year. The Welsh residents celebrate the Christ- mas and the New Year with song, good luck charms, food and wassail punch. The Miller family celebrates Christ- mas in the traditional English way, including parlour games and plum pudding. Mr. Clarke arranged for Fa- ther Christmas to make a special ap- pearance at the Duffin’s Creek Gen- eral Store. Winter was the social time of year as there was less work on the farm. The Pickering Museum Village’s Stepping into Tymedance society is bringing to life a rural dance at the third annual “Squire Jonathan’s Christmas Ball.” The society will demonstrate dances popular in the rural Ontario com- munity, including favourites from the 1800s through to 1875. Sample a variety of holiday treats. Warm up with soup or a warm drink in the picnic area and enjoy a wagon ride through the museum village. The village singers are singing traditional Christmas carols. A team of volunteers transform the village into a festive pioneer Christ- mas scene, and the stage is set for costumed volunteers to portray the settlers. This event is taking place on De- cember 2 and 9 from noon to 3:30 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and students, $3 for children, $15 for a family, preschoolers and parking are free. Pickering Museum Village is locat- ed off Hwy. 7 between Brock Rd. and Westney Rd. For more information, call the mu- seum village at 905-683-8401 or go to cityofpickering.com/museum. Ajax author/illustrator’s first effort reflects her passion for the planet By Alicia Ferroro Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — A local author has turned a dream into reality. Margaret Cecconet, an Ajax resi- dent, has published a children’s pic- ture book called ‘What ever hap- pened to APPLE?’ The book is about an apple’s jour- ney through life. The apple is picked from a tree and eventually ends up in some- one’s home where he is eaten. However, the apple becomes upset when the child throws his remains in the trash instead of the compost. The book introduces the three Rs and emphasizes the importance of composting and recycling. “I want children to know how to help mother nature and preserve the beautiful environment we see now,” Cecconet said in an interview. The author and illustrator of ‘What Ever Happened to APPLE?’ decided to write her first book after a dream she had. Her mission with the book is to get the word out about composting and recycling. She believes portraying the mes- sage in story form is a better ap- proach for children. She goes to schools to read the book and spread the message of helping the environ- ment. Active in the community, she is a member of the Toronto Environmen- tal Advisory Committee. She was also the chairwoman of the Ajax Envi- ronmental Affairs week in 2003 and 2004. Cecconet has conducted work- shops on Feng Shui for the Ajax Pub- lic Library. She was elected as the Archbishop Denis O’Connor Catho- lic High School community council chairwoman for 2005-2007. Ceccon- et is a member of the Durham Catho- lic District School Board’s Citizen Advisory Commit- tee. The for- mer To- ronto resident has also written for local ethnic newspapers. She says she has a passion for the environment and all the beautiful things in it. Cecconet plans on writing more educational, yet entertaining books for children. She is working on a pocket-size book of Feng Shui tips which is expected to be out in stores soon. She’s looking forward to educating more children about the environ- ment through her artistic talents. ‘What ever happened to APPLE?’ is in most bookstores or available by e- mailing orders@cecconetpublishing. com. For more information on Cecconet and her book, visit www.cecconet- publishing.com. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Margaret Cecconet, the author of ‘What Ever Happened to APPLE?’, signs copies of her book at the Ajax Chapters store recently. ‘Together we can make a difference.’ MARGARET CECCONET Dysfunctional family makes for great movie mag ic PAGE B6 ◆ N EWS A DVERTISER ◆ November 28, 2007A/P Art icon visits Pickering PICKERING — Valerie Gough speaks with Robert Bateman during a meet-and-great session at Images 21 art gallery in Pickering. 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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 & 2 BEDROOM APTS, Oshawa. Starting from $450/mo plus heat/hydro. Avail. Dec/Jan. First/last, references. Quebec St. Also 304 Simcoe S., $520/mo. Stephen 905-259-5796, 905-576- 8699. 1 BDRM. Wilson/Olive. $675 incl. util. Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 1 BEDROOM apartment $650 + $50 for hydro. Call Mary 905-721- 9817 1 BEDROOM APT.Large. Bright. No smoking. No pets. $900/mth includes all utilities, cable, inter- net. Call Karen 289-314-6143. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Ajax. Built-in bed frame for dou- ble size mattress. Carpeted. Separate entrance. 3 piece bath- room. Full kitchen. Suits mature working person. Utilities/Internet included. December 1. $650/month. 416-705-7729. 1 BEDROOM,Whitby, Brock St. N. $700/inclusive No laundry. Near all amenities. First/last, no pets. Quiet area. Available December 1st. Call (905)424- 5083. 1-BEDROOM apt Harmony/King. Near park. Avail. Dec 1. All inclu- sive, heat/hydro, a/c, one parking. No pets/smoking. $650/mo. 1st/last required. Call 905-243- 0994 1-BEDROOM BRIGHT,spa- cious open concept apt. Ajax. Separate entrance, walkout, ce- ramic tiles, 5-appliances, near all amenities. First/last. Available Dec 1st. Own laundry. 905-231- 9945, 647-224-2879. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $750 plus hydro. Clean and quiet building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4518 or (905)424-4005 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment in raised bungalow, walk to Whitby Mall, aprox 1400sq.ft. Lots of light, laundry in separate room, 4 car parking. $900 + 1/3 utilities. (416)804-6414. 2-BD. BASEMENT,Oshawa, shared laundry/backyard, 2 park- ing, close to bus, schools, very large, spacious and bright. Avail. Jan.1st., first/last, $900 incl. call 905-441-6718. 2-BEDROOM APT.,North Oshawa 6-plex, Quiet building, very clean, includes fridge, stove, and parking. Laundry facilities on sight. Gas heat, no pets, no smoking. $825+ hydro. Call (905)431-1788 ONE BEDROOM,Park and Ade- laide, $695. first and last. Close all amenities. Laundry available. Call 905-242-8487,905-725-8350 2-BEDROOM,old Whitby, beauti- ful, sunny apt., near every- thing/401. Eat-in kitchen, lots of storage, parking, laundry. Clean safe small building. Tenants pay hydro only, heat/hot water includ- ed $900. Avail Jan/Feb 1. 416- 725-7037 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, WESTNEY HEIGHTS. 62 Marshall Cres. 3-bdrm (3 bath- rooms, garage) $995, 2 bedroom $645, OPEN HOUSE Wed. 7:00-7:30pm, Sat 12:00-12:30pm. Laundry 416-436-2884, 1-866- 737-5617 AJAX, WESTNEY/MCGILL, large bright walk-out 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. entrance, parking, cable, laundry. Avail. Dec. 1st. No smoking/pets. $800/mo+ utilities. Call (416)918-1433 AJAX, 1-BDRM furnished apt. Parking, sep. entrance, includes cable, dishwasher, microwave and laundry. Avail. immediately. No pets/smoking $700/mo inclu- sive. (905)427-6932 AJAX,3 bedroom main floor apt., shared laundry, parking, close to all amenities. $950, all inclusive, first/last, no smoking/pets. Avail. immediately, Call 905-839-1570 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3 bed- room apts. $1099/mo. Available immediately. 905-683-8421. AJAX- ROSSLAND/RAVEN- SCROFT Walk-out, 1 Bdrm Bsmt Apt. Kitchen with Eat-in Area. Laminate Flooring. Private Laun- dry. Avail. Immed. $825/mon. Util. Included. Nicole 905-999-7368. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $800/month, first/last. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, beautiful, 1 bedroom raised base- ment apartment. Includes 1-park- ing, cable, laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $800/month utilities in- cluded. Whites/Sheppard, Picker- ing. 416-728-7833. BEAUTIFUL, BRIGHT basement apartment, Oshawa, 1-bedroom, available Jan 1st. $735/month, all inclusive, 2 parking spots. (905)720-2207. BLOOR/KING, OSHAWA 2- bedroom $795 plus hydro, laun- dry facilities, clean, quiet. Imme- diate. 1-800-486-9826. WHITBY: 2-bedroom, Brock/Victoria, $850 inclusive, laundry, hardwood. Im- mediate. 905-666-7679. BOWMANVILLE 2-bedroom $680, 1+ bedroom $700. 2-bdrm $750. All plus hydro (heat includ- ed). Parking. Available immedi- ately(905)623-4302. BOWMANVILLE,one-bedroom, walkout basement of new execu- tive home. Suits single working, non-smoker, no pets. $900/mo in- cludes new applianc- es/cable/laundry & utilities. first/last/references. Dec. 1. 905- 623-3230 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 im- mediately. First/last, no pets/smoking. $1100/inclusive. Call (905)425-0234, ask for Krista. COURTICE AREA 2-bdrm walk- out, full bath, parking for 2, laun- dry, country setting, 1st/last re- quired, no smoking/pets, $1100/mth utilities included, available Dec 1st, 905-434-7264 COURTICE: SPACIOUS 2-BED- ROOM apt., featuring a huge liv- ingroom & kitchen, upper floor. Available Dec 1st. $725 plus hy- dro. Call 905-436-6872. GREAT LOCATION!1 & 2 bdrm from $825 on Marland Ave, with balcony, near Oshawa Cen- tre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Incl: heat, hot water, hydro 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com LARGE 2-BDRM APT.minutes to Oshawa Centre. Eat-in kitchen. Includes fridge/stove, heat, water, 1-parking. Avail. now. First/last. $825/mo + hydro. No pets. 905- 431-7762 LARGE BACHELOR basement apt., separate entrance, kitchen & bathroom, no pets, non-smoking. Available Dec 1st. $550/month. Call (905)431-5081 MODERN BUILDING. Great suites. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $850 on Park St, includes hot water, some suites with balco- nies, minutes from Oshawa Cen- tre, Community Centre, directly on bus route, 1-888-310-7000 GOtransglobe.com NORTH OSHAWA, 2 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen , hardwood floors, prime location. Simcoe/Ross- land. Near schools/hospitals. $950/month. 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. $600/month. Call Steve 905-686-8801. NORTH Oshawa 2 bedrooms, Dec 1st & Jan 1st, 3-bedroom Jan/Feb 1st. Clean, family build- ing. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH WEST OSHAWA,2-bed- room apt. in semi-raised bunga- low, $875 includes utilities, first/last. No pets/smoking. Avail. anytime. (905)576-1710. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apartment in a clean 12 units building, park- ing, laundry, eat-in kitchen, calll 905-728-8066. 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 CENTRE AREA,2- bedroom, large apartment, in 11-plex, parking/heat/water incl- luded. 2nd floor. available Dec 1st. $895/month+hydro. No pets. Security doors with intercom. Call (905)728-8868. OSHAWA LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement. Utilities, cable, A/C in- cluded. Private entrance. No smoking or pets. Harmony/Cop- perfield. Available Dec 1st. $750/month first/last. Call 905- 436-0211. In Association With NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 28, 2007, PAGE B7 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com 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 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom $770+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, Dec 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM,main floor, spacious brick bungalow, newly renovated, available now. $1225/month includes utilities fridge, stove, washer & dryer. No pets, non-smokers, first/last, ref- erences. Close to schools, day- care & buses, Wilson/Harmo- ny/Olive area. (905)725-3425. OSHAWA, Wilson/Taunton 4- BDRM new home. 2200-sq ft. Partially furnished/unfurnished. No smoking/pets. Short or long- term lease. Avail. immediately. From $1550/mo+ utilities. Call 905-261-0771or 905-434-0533 OSHAWA,1 bedroom, newly renovated, bright, good location, parking, laundry, $750 month utilities included, avail Dec. 1/Jan.1-905-576-4229, 289-385- 6289. OSHAWA,2 basement bachelor apartments close to downtown in 4-plex. All utilities included, park- ing, semi furnished, newly refur- bished. Available immediately, $480/$550., first/last. 905-260- 2007. OSHAWA, 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apt., Simcoe North, Russett Ave. Hardwood floors, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, in- cluded. No dogs. 905-576-2982. OSHAWA,2-bedroom basement apt. all inclusive, $900 month avail Dec 1. No pets. Call (905)728-0159 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM base- ment, Stevenson/Gibb. Bright, spacious. Separate entrance, shared laundry, parking, near OC/transit. No smoking/pets. Dec 1st. $900/month inclusive, first/last, references. Sue (905)924-3513 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, PARK/ADELAIDE,2 floors, big house, 2-3 bedrooms, 2 washrooms, large eat-in kitch- en, coin laundry, bus at door, am- ple parking. $1200 inclusive. Available immediately. (905)426- 5844 OSHAWA, RITSON/KING,2- bdrm newly renovated, second floor of quiet house. 4pc bath, coin laundry, gas/heat incl. $750/mo + hydro. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-426-5844. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Dec/Jan. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Dec/Jan. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA–BEAUTIFUL spacious 2-bedroom bright bsmt apt. Walkout to big yard, new carpet, freshly painted, big windows, quiet street, close to schools & park. $850/mo includes utilities. Call 416-818-7204. PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM up- stairs apt. Separate entrance, $700/month utilities incl, first/last. Available Dec 1st. /Hwy 2/Brock Rd. Suit single person. Lots of parking. (905)683-7138. PICKERING, ALTONA/TWIN Rivers, bright, freshly painted 1- bdrm basement apt. Cable, inter- net, separate entrance, parking. A/C. Amenities. $695/mo inclu- sive Dec. 1st. No pets/smoking. 905-509-1879, 416-930-9499. PICKERING, BROCK/HWY.#2, One large bright bedroom base- ment. Open concept, separate entrance, own laundry, parking, cable/Internet, all inclusive. No pets/smoking. $750. December 1st. 905-428-9140. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, Bachelor basement in town- house. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/in- clusive. 905-420-2654. PICKERING, WHITES/401, bright, clean, spacious 2-bdrm bsmt apt. Sep. ent. parking, cable, no pets/smoking. Available Dec 1st. $850/mo incl. First/last, references. (416)357-7449. PICKERING:Pickering Pkwy/ Brock Rd: 1-Bedrm basement apartment in detached house, separate entrance, immaculate, kitchen, shared laundry, parking, near amenities, 401, GO. Non- smoking, $750/inclusive, Avail. Dec 1. (613)328-9540 or 416- 824-1975 PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 2-bdrm. in well-kept, quiet 3-storey apt building. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No dogs. First/last. Call 905-985-0748 or 905-430-7816. REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Dec /07 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY -Lovely, bright, new, bachelor above ground apt. Walk- out to private deck, hardwood flooring, laundry, cable included. $800/mo inclusive. Call 905-666- 4302. WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2-bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. Dec. 1 $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BROCK/DUNDAS area 2-bedroom main floor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appliances, walk to transit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smoking/pets. Paul, 1-800-567-9122. WHITBY, LARGE furnished, luxurious basement apartment for rent. Queen's Commons area. 1- bedroom, $900/month, all inclu- sive, no smoking/pets, first/last. Available Jan 1st.(905)665-2288. HARMONY/401, room with all fa- cilities, furnished, ideal for stu- dent or retiree. Free transport available $125/week. Let's spend Christmas together! Call (289)314-5577 2-BEDROOM CONDO.,Whitby Bright/spacious, minutes to 410/Go, shopping/rec-centre, 2 bathrooms, ensuite laundry, un- der ground parking, 5-appliances. Available December-1st. Brock/Dryden. $1200+ utilities. 1- 877-828-3373. 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 BATHS,Ground floor unit, 1 parking, 1540 Picker- ing Parkway, available Dec 1st. $1295/month+ hydro. View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416-893- 2545. BOWMANVILLE....NEW EVERY- THING.5 appliances, c/a, fitness, hobby and social room. Balcony, berber and ceramic tiles. All inclu- sive. Condos from $799., Two bedroom from $1050., Call David at (905) 697-1673. CONDO - Brock/Dryden, Whitby. Bright, spacious. 1500sq.ft. 2- bdrm.+loft. Includes 5 appliances, a/c, 2-underground parking. Close to all amenities/401 ac- cess. $1250/mo.+utilities. 905- 655-6355. CONDO, BOWMANVILLE.2- bedroom, 1 bath, 3rd floor (top walk-up) Corner suite, no neigh- bours, south & west exposure w/balcony, 5 appliances, c/air, near 401/shopping, parking, Available immediately. $975+utilities. Kelly (705)927- 8452 WHITBY WATERFRONT,2-bed- room, walk to Go, 401, security, pool, gym, parking, short or long term. $1300/month, available im- mediately, first/last, References. (905)430-6525 $ !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 $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! own your own home. OAC. Minimum income required per household is $40,000. Please call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. 1ST MONTH FREE!0$ Down! Then own for $1097/month. 4 br gorgeous home, with fabulous new kitchen, newer flooring, fin- ished rec room, appliances. $1097/month includes mortgage, taxes, heat, hydro, water. Why Rent? Must have good credit, family income of $35,000+. Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep., Remax Spirit (905)728-1600, 1-888-732- 1600. No body sells more houses than Remax. 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW! Whtiby, Garden St./401. Hard- wood flooring. Close amenities. Large bedrooms. Family-friendly neighborhood. Finished base- ment. Backyard faces park. $1400. No pets/smoking. Dec. 1st. 905-999-9371. 3 BEDROOM, MAIN floor home in Oshawa. Ritson/Taunton, in quiet neighborhood, close to schools, malls, and restaurants. No smoking/pets. Available im- mediately. $1,250/month + 2/3 utilities. Call (647)891-8518. 3 LARGE BEDROOM HOME in Ajax (Salem Rd./401) ready to rent. Huge backyard for those summer barbecues. Close to all amenities. $1275+utilities. Please call 416-433-0695. 3+1 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE- THICKSON/DRYDEN,5 appli- ances, ceramic/laminate floors, A/C, finished basement, fireplace, garage. Close to amenities. $1365+utilities. Available imme- diately. Contact Nancy 905-999- 2670. 4-BEDROOM, 2-STOREY house near Liverpool Rd South. Newly renovated, large livingroom, hard- wood floors, large lot, garage, re- croom in bsmt, 4-appliances, walk-out to large deck. $1400/mo+utilities. 905-839-2641 A 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. AJAX 2+1BDRM CLEAN bun- galow on Transit Line, close to GO and schools. 10 minute walk to lake, 6-appliances, parking for two cars. Avail Dec 1. $1200+ utilities. Call 905-839-1521 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow, large yard, driveway, clean, quiet street. Whole house, $1050+. Also 3 bedroom town- house, $800+. 905-683-6203. AJAX, AUDLEY/TAUNTON, jun- ior executive 3 bedroom de- tached house, spotless, 5 appli- ance, a/c, c/vac, ceramic/hard- wood, fenced yard, garage, se- curity system. No pets/smoking. $1500+. Immediate. 416-904- 1584, 416-554-2034 AJAX, LARGE 3 bedroom, bun- galow, main floor, freshly painted, hardwood flooring throughout. Quiet neighbourhood, large yard, no pets/smoking. $1200+utilities. January 1. Sale/Rent. 905-409- 6891. BRIGHT 1-BDRM main floor of new house, 1-parking, c/a, cable, internet, alarm, laundry, dish- washer. $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Close to 401/GO, Thickson/Burns, Whitby. No smoking/pets. (905)447-8858 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. HOUSE FOR RENT,close to Civ- ic, Vancouver Court. 2-storey semi-detached, 3-bedroom plus 1-bdrm bsmt apt., separate en- trance, available immediately. Call 647-273-8283. LARGE 4-BEDROOM farm house, Newtonville, and Osaca area. Available Dec 15th. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. OSHAWA 3 bedrooms fridge, stove finished basement, with full bathroom, $1,395 plus utilities. Available January 1. No pets. No smoking. 705-876-0186, 905- 259-5119. OSHAWA,Rossland/Thornton, detached 4-bedroom, 2.5 bath, double garage, fireplace, family room, fenced, deck. $1495/month, plus utilities. Available immediately. (905)940- 3060 or (416)892-3060. 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. $1295+util. No smoking/pets. (905)683-9629 PICKERING:Pickering Pkwy/Brock 3-bedrm detached house, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage wt. remote, 5 appliances, A/C, C/Vac, deck, near amenities, Non-smoking, $1350/mo +67% utilities. Avail. Dec 1. (613)328- 9540 or 416-824-1975 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. BRAND NEW TOWNHOUSE 4bdrms/3baths, Heart of Ajax, Bayly/Monarch. Garage, 5-appli- ances. Near shopping, amenities, GO Transit, 401. No smok- ing/pets $1300+utilities. 647-242- 1148, cos.bucur@gmail.com CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS,Oshawa now has townhouse units available. Hydro included. Please call 905-576-9299. NORTH OSHAWA, immaculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, 4 appliances. Available December 1. $1250+utilities (wa- ter incl.) No smoking, 905-449- 5999. OSHAWA 3 BDRM Townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, 4 appliances. $1100/mth includes heat/hy- dro/water. First/last. Available im- mediately. (905)435-4797. Oshawa Simcoe/Taunton.ex- ecutive 4-bedroom bungalow townhouse w/loft. 3 baths, fire- place, c/a, c/vac, 5-appliances, window coverings. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. January 1st. Ideal for mature working couple. Grass & snow service. $1600/mo+ heat/hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 OSHAWA SOUTH. Very nice three bedroom, finished base- ment, appliances. avail January, $1050 plus gas Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom townhomes, renovated interior & exterior, available in friendly family-oriented complex. Immediate. $1095-$1195+utilities. 4 appliances, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. WHITBY -3 bdrm. townhouse, 5 appliances, garage, A/C, move-in condition, available immediately. Call 905-668-6843. WILLOW PARK has 2 and 3 bedroom townhouses for rent. Available immediately. Garage, cable, water included. Fridge and stove. 610 Beatrice, Oshawa. (905)432-6809. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT $600/month includes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Close to all amenities, Immediate. Share kitchen. (905)426-2314 leave voice mail. SHARE AJAX HOUSE,clean quiet adult occupied. Furnished, cable/internet, house phone, A/C, laundry, parking. First/last. Smok- ing outside/no pets. $465/inclu- sive, www.sharemyhouse.ca 905-391-3809. 3-BDRM TO SHARE in an ex- ecutive home in Whitby with pool and a/c. Walk to mall, schools and 401. Suitable for professional females. No smoking/pets. Call 905-433-8778, 905-409-7565 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. ROOMMATE WANTED to share 4 bedroom townhouse with pool in Oshawa, available immediate- ly, non smoker, no pets, $500/month, first/last (905)579- 8613 please leave message. SIMCOE/TAUNTON Share 3 bedroom with 2, includes sat, in- ternet, phone, laundry, parking. suit Student or young profession- al. 2km to college $500/mth first/last 905-655-4163 FLORIDA/DUNEDIN.Spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom, eat-in kitchen, livingroom and Florida- room. Located in private adult park. Available, Dec-Mar, From $1300/month, plus utilities. Pic- tures available. (905)571-0385 HAVEN'T MET THAT SPECIAL LADY YET? SWF would like to meet SWM with good sense of humor, likes dancing, movies and traveling (62-68). Serious replies call, leave message and phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. +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. 52" WIDE-SCREEN TV, Bowflex, wall unit, apt-size freezer, antique table/chairs, buffet/hutch, 10pc dining set, stove, air compressor, Mig welder, 7-pc bedroom set, 44" Mitsubishi TV, (289)240-2112 Oshawa 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 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 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. ANTIQUE OAK china cupboard $300. Antique drop-leaf gate leg table $400. Double Sofa-bed like new $500. All or best offer. Call (905)428-6189 BRAZILIAN CHERRY, Circa 1000sq.ft. of 3-1/4" Wide. Circa 600sq.ft of 2-1/4" wide, all 3/4" thick. Prestained & finished- ready to install. Call (905)436- 1513 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 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 DEAL!! FLOORING:Hardwood w/installation $5.99/sq.ft. Carpet w/installation from $1.99/sq.ft. Laminate flooring, 8mm from 99¢/sq.ft. Laminate 12mm from $1.99/sq.ft. Tiles from 99¢/sq.ft. Most contractors welcome, for sales and service. We do granite counter tops! Call for free esti- mate. Paul 905-442-7480. DESIGNER MENSWEAR:Hugo Boss, Arnold Brant, Samuelsohn, Coppley, Cambridge, Tommy Hil- figer, Ralph Lauren, Nautica, plus other Top Designer Labels. At up to 70% below regular retail with suites from $79, Sport Jack- ets 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). Look your best this holiday season, visit Rugged Replays, Burns St. Plaza in Whit- by and save your money. Serving Durham Region since 1994. Open 7 days a week. Call (905)404-2063 DININGROOM SUITE table, 10 chairs, buffet, hutch & server, me- dium oak finish, excellent condi- tion. $1200-obo. 905-666-1694 DISHWASHER $100;gas stove $100; dryer $100. All in good working condition. (905)409-0276 DUFFERIN POOL TABLE 4x8, solid mahogany, turned legs, leather pockets, 1" slate, cue rack, scoreboard & accessories. Delivered & installed with new cloth $2,000. Call 289-385-1119 FORD 1500 DIESEL tractor w/snowblower and implements; Lincoln Arc Welder; 2 hydraulic jacks; Kirby vacuum cleaner/at- tachments; Ultramatic twin bed; power washer; Rolator walker; hospital table; bathtub chair; wheelchair; old 78-r.p.m. records; coffee spoon collection in glass case; 2 step ladders; 2 oil paint- ings; chesterfield suite; dining- room table w/6 chairs; Retro chrome kitchen table; 4-pc bed- room suite; large collection of Pinwheel crystal. (905)668-6174 FRIDGE/STOVE,washer/dryer, dishwasher; queen box/mattress, brass head (cost $1500) $600; pine table/chairs $300; sofa & chair $350; childs bedroom set $350; formal oak diningroom $1450; all items less than 1-yr- old. 905-260-6247 GAS SAVER (stretch your gas dollar) $29.95; NEW PRODUCTS NATTOKINASESEPT (lowers blood pressure quickly) $79.99. (647)831-3772 www.cellulardetoxx.com GIANT ADVERTISING Balloons, Gorillas, T-Rex, promotional wheels. Rent by day/week. Everything you need for Christ- mas, New Year's, year-round parties. Corporate/Private. You provide the people, we provide the fun. Biggun Amusements & Promotions 905-438*-1162 HAMMOND ORGAN, walnut cabinet and bench, 2 keyboards, pedals and tape deck, excellent condition, $500 OBO. 905-372- 5752. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Lots of jets. Wa- terfall. Light. $2795. 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 new in wrap all self-contained, Cost $7,950, sacrifice $3,600. Call 905-213-4669. IN-DOOR TOP OF line full size shuffle board with wooden cover. 12 foot length. Absolute new condition. Hardly used. $1500, taxes included. Ashley Manor Seniors, 40 Kitney Dr., Ajax. Don, 905-428-9045. MOVING SALE! HURRY IN!! All Must Go. Never seen before Super-capacity Washer/Dryer team only $299. Deluxe Fridge & Stove $399. Over-the-range Mi- crowaves $125. Too much to list, Hurry in, enjoy the savings! HANK'S APPLIANCES. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ONE YEAR OLD leather chair, almost new. Asking $900, O.B.O. One-year old electric lawn mow- er, like new, asking $170. If inter- ested call (905)623-7841. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS AND CLOCKS, CHRISTMAS Specials on now! FREE Delivery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp. FREE Metronome. We have the best prices on new & used pia- nos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent- to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selec- tion of upright and electronic pia- nos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. POOL TABLE;mint condition; 4.5ft x 9 on inch slate; green felt; adjustable leveling. Included; numbered, and snooker balls; 8 cues with corner stand; rake; tri- angle; wall mounted score board; historic snooker display; table lights. $2500. (905)655-0937, af- ter 7pm. RARE PATTERN "POINSETTIA" Royal Albert Dishes, appraised at $2700, best offer. Antique pedes- tal coffee table $80. Antique cast iron tub needs refurbishing $100. Call Cynthia 905-623-8421 SEWERS DREAM - Designer 1 Sewing Embroidery machine. Many accessories included. Com- plete with Horn cabinet, brand new in box. 905-985-7739. TIRES FOR SALE - Subaru Out- back, 4 winter tires, size 215/65R16. Original Subaru steel rims, Excellent condition. Asking $575. 416-281-6641 WEBER PLAYER PIANO and music, $100. Dual dining room table, 3 extensions, $200 or b/o. Small freezer chest, $175. Call 905-428-6550. THE COBOURG ROTARY ARTS and Crafts Show has booths available for the 2008 Waterfront Festival. To qualify you must have a product that is unique to you and created by you. Go to our website, www.waterfrontfestival.ca for in- formation and application forms. Click on <The Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival> then <Exhibitors> then <2007 Exhibitors applica- tion>. Or call 905-373-4959 and leave your name and mailing ad- dress. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. A-1 FIREWOOD,dry hardwood, guaranteed. (905)436-6600 (905)260-1774. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 2 TRICOLOR male, Shelties pups. Adorable & cute. If interest- ed please call (705)357-3557, in the evening. ADORABLE GOLDEN RE- TRIEVER puppies, first shots, de- wormed, $500, Mom & Dad on site, ready to go. 905-342-2095. BEAUTIFUL YELLOW LAB pups. Ready to go late Nov. Males/Females. Good Tempera- ment, Great with kids. $400. Call Billy 905-259-4354 GOLDENDOODLE Backcross puppies. Male and Female. Beautiful, smart & loving with silky non shed coats, variety of colours. From $650. 705-437- 2790 www.doodletreasures.com LOVABLE Labrador Retriever pups, family raised. CKC Regis- tered, health guarantee, great bloodlines, black, yellow. Ready Dec 15. $550. (613)473-5424 PUPPIES FOR SALE Pugs $800, Puggles $400. Boggles $300, Corgie Jack X $275. All 1st shots, vet-checked, dewormed, ready to go. From Lindsay take 35N to HB Cycle, 539 Kilarney Bay Rd., Cameron. ON K0M 1G0. No Sun- day Sales. SHI-POO PUPPIES for sale. $550 including first shots, & de- wormed. Ready to go home any- time. 905-728-8530 or 416-846- 7754. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. WOW! The 5th generation have arrived. Purebred golden retriever puppies, only 1-male, and 4-females left. Vet checked, first set of shots and dewormed. $500. (705)277-1307. (Bethany) YELLOW LAB PUPPIES - pure bred, retriever stock, good with children. Not registered. Ready now! Call Tom 905-986-4986. '93 DODGE SPIRIT, 4 cylinder, auto. ,4 door, granny owned, 111,000k. Mint condition. Certi- fied September '07. $3500. 905- 420-4377. 1992 MAZDA MX-6 Only 169K khm,Red Exterior, Grey Interior, automatic, power sunroof, win- dows, doors, many updates, ex- cellent condition $1800 jfromm@rogers.com or 905-260- 3333 1992 OLDS, 98 Elite, for parts as is. No upper body rust. $500. (905)579-3158. 1994 DODGE COLT, standard, runs well but needs work, $500 as is. Call 905-885-1401. 1998 VOLVO V71 T5 Top of the line vehicle, every conceivable option possible. Mint condition, $5495. Prior to reconditioning. Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304- 7326. 1999 CHEV LUMINA 136k $2999; 1997 Cadillac STS $3499; 1997 GMC Jimmy 4x4 $3999; 1997 Dodge full size van, $3999; 1995 Mazda MX6 $2999; others from $1699 and up. Certified and e-tested. Free 6 month warranty. (905)683-1983 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door, 90,000 original kilome- ters. Fully certified, emissions tested. Snow tires & rims. Excel- lent condition. $4000-obo. (905)686-7106 2001 VW CABRIO convertible. Auto, full loaded, 42,000kms., Service history from Owasco V.W. Vehicle is a must see. Im- maculate inside and out. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at Ajax Nissan. Ask for Bill Koitsis 1- 866-304-7326. 2002 CHEV. CAVALIER, 2.2L, auto, 2dr, pdl w/remote, sunroof, am/fm/cd, air, 161,000 km., good tires, cert/e-tested, excellent con- dition, $5850 or make an offer. 905-623-9525. 2002 FORD FOCUS SE Wagon, Automatic, 47,000kms, excellent condition, silver. Power package, cruise control, A/C, roof rack, AM/FM CD player, certified, $7,500. (905)649-5678. 2002 SUNFIRE,2 door coupe, 146,000 kms. excellent condition in and out. $4500. E-tested and safetied. 905-434-7272 2003 CHEVROLET IMPALA Blue, 3.4L, cruise, A/C, airbags, AM/FM/CD, power locks/win- dows, 108,000km, new brakes, just tuned, certified, $7900 O.B.O. 905-666-2285 or donclark@rogers.com A U C T I O N Thursday November 29, 2007 Preview 6:00 PM, Auction 7:00 PM, NEWCASTLE COMMUNITY HALL 20 King Ave., NEWCASTLE Tel. 905-987-5234 for directions Tel. 416-806-9947 for auction info. Truckloads of brand new home furnishings: sofa sets, bedroom sets, dining sets, and more..Huge selections of signed and Certified Sports Memorabilia's, electronics, giftwares, artwork's, collectables, jewelries, kitchenwares and more. THIS IS JUST A PARTIAL LISTING!!! *NO BUYERS PREMIUM* Cash, Visa, Mastercard and Interac Everything Must Be Sold /Delivery service is available. Don't miss this one day event!! Saturday & Sunday December 1 & 2 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Large Two Day Antique Auction for the Estate of May Sagara of Bedford Park, Toronto A long time collector & dealer on Queen Street in the 1970- 80's. This Auction represents a wide and varied selection of goods - many items seldom seen on today's market. Furniture to include:Pine Breakfront Book- case, Painted Pine Flat-to-the-Wall, Painted Wardrobe, Jam Cupboard, Carved Pine Side- board, Pine Chimney Cupboard, Harvest Ta- ble, Numerous Side Tables & Chairs, Drop Leaf Tables, Corner Cabinet, Maple Table, Leather Settee, Upholstered Furniture, Beds, Iron Table & Chairs, Furniture Parts, Numer- ous Lamps, Slag Glass Hanging Light. Large Collection of Primitives, Kitchenalia, Art & Press Glass, Pottery & Porcelain, Sam- plers, Hooked Rugs, Art Nouveau Figures, Lighting, Toys, Games, Books, Postcards, Estate Jewellery and Hundreds of Collector's Items. Large selection of Watercolours & Oils to include 3 Chandler's, numerous Prints, signed Hockey Letter by Punch Imlach (1949) & Large Print Folio. Large & Exciting Auction With Something For Everyone - Watch Web Site for Updates. Indoor Yard Sale Saturday & Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 CHRISTMAS ART AUCTION SUNDAY DECEMBER 02, 2007 Preview 12:15 -Auction Start 1:00 OLD TOWN HALL ~ NEWCASTLE Corner of Hwy #2 (King St.) and Mill St. (one exit east of 115/35 Exit 401 at Mill St.) 125 Pieces!! Featuring Todays Most Popular Artists Trisha Romance, Robert Bateman, James Lumbers, Laura Berry, Doug Laird, Catherine Simpson, Bill Saunders Plus many more!!Highlights include: Trisha Romance:Bright Eyes, Easter Bon- nets, The Home Bakery Robert Bateman Wolves On The Trail, Chaps Western Bluebird, Edge Of Night-Wolves, Lucas Porch James Lumbers A Frosty Night, Evening Rendezvous Different Times, Deja Vu DONT MISS OUT!! This is our Biggest & also Last Auction of this Year!! Images 21 Inc. 905-839-1756 Tuesday Night Madness December 4 Preview 5:00 P.M. Auction 6:00 P.M. Selling Items From Several Estates Hundreds of Items: Small Furniture to in- clude: Chests of Drawers, Wardrobes, Sofa Bed, Sofas, Beds & items from long estab- lished homes. Press Glass, Retro, Large Amount of Job Lots, Books, Lamps, Pictures & Collector's Items. No Time for Photos - A Large Auction with Bargains For Everyone! Indoor Yard Sale Tuesday @ 5:00 P.M. Terms, Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheques with I.D. Lunch Counter Phone 1-613-475-6223 ESTATE AUCTION Friday, November 30th. - 5 p.m. STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Selling a Port Hope Estate and Port Hope Collection; Dolls and Doll Props; 5pc. Dinette; 3 pc. Breakfast Set; Loveseat; Recliner; Tredle Sew- ing machine; Church Pew (5ft. cast ends); Wall Phone; Copper Boilers; Rocker; Trunks; Chests of Drawers; Enamel Table; Bag Cart; Edison Cylin- ders; Oil Lamps; Crocks; China; Glass; Numerous Antiques; Collectibles; TV's; Router Table; Band Saw; Snowblower, etc. etc. Check website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p.m. 10% buyers premium Terms:Cash, Approved Cheque(Driver's License), Visa, M/C, Interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 'estate specialists since 1971' www.stapletonauctions.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents of late Dr. Bob Dolman & Patricia Dolman of Port Perry, house sold & others. At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont. Saturday Dec. 1st, 10:30am • Old 3 piece Bedroom set w/Bakelight handles and • Half moon table (1940) • Spring action frame horse • Steiner leaf and grass pull, pickup 3ft. wide • Honda snow blower HS35 (small) • Truck cap 5ft w. • Wedgwood Queen ware • Occupied Japan • Copenhagen • Beswick Decanters • Old Jewelry • Royal Dolton Bunny bins • Image 850-SE Treadmill • Coke Cola Clock • 1896 Mantel Clock • Old Bakelite Radio • Art Deco Lamps • 1950's Murano Glass • Pin Wheel Crystal • Electric tools (LIKE NEW) BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com AUCTION SALE Sunday Dec 2nd, 10:00am (viewing 9:00) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, Orono Take 115 Hwy to Main St.Orono exit & followsigns to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features a varied selection of articles past to present, furniture, house- hold effects, collectables, glass & china, sports memorabilia, TV's & electronics, Christmas related items, misc tools & hardware. Plus viewing for our Antique Auction Sunday Dec. 9th, See:www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com Terms:(Cash, Visa, M/C, & Interac) 5% Buyers premium MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 PUBLIC ESTATE AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Dec. 1st Start: 5 PM View: From 4 PM Day of Sale Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an Oshawa & Toronto estate auction to include approx. 300 pcs. - art, antiques, fine furniture, china & collectibles. Some items to incl: 1999 Cadillac Limo (certified); items from Rene Huard's (Antique Hunter) collection etc. No Buyer's Premium For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 30th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 The Estate of Elva Hall of Beaverton plus others, oak um- brella stand, maple dinette suite, corner curio cabinet, IGA pedal car, mahogany coffee and end tables, modern rnd oak table and chairs, approx 20 milk bottles (including Ma- ple dairy, Silverwoods cream top, Johnston's City dairy, etc), 3pc chesterfield set, Hoosier cabinet, maple hutch, cedar chest, Duncan Phyfe table, violin and case, Cara- velle trombone, 2 remote controlled airplanes, Atlas up- right air compressor, Craftsman 10" radial arm saw, Delta 6: jointer, airtight woodstove, Kenmore chest freezer, In- glis fridge, Noma 5Hp snowblower, single snowmobile 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 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for a Markham home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield and chair, dining room suite, bedroom suite, chests, prints, lamps, large quantity of col- lectables and glassware, new Jacuzzi tub, plus many oth- er interesting items. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SAT. DEC. 1 - 10 a.m. EXCEPTIONAL ESTATE AUCTION of Antiques, China, Coins, Collectibles, Furniture & Glass from an Eastern County property & from an Uxbridge area Estate @ Van- haven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge L9P 1R2.Details & photos on website garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 Put the Fun Back into Shopping - Deals on Furniture, Antiques & Collectibles Auction Sale 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon ON Sat. Dec 1 @ 4 pm Blackstock Estate & Collectible Coins:Teak Bedroom Set, Oak Dining Set, Miller Welder, Radial Arm Saw www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 TRUE WAREHOUSE SALE Heart & Home Open to the Public only Once a Year! Mon-Fri Nov. 26th - Dec 7th 10 am - 5pm Saturday December 1st 10 am - 2pm ** Closed Sunday ** 530 Westney Rd South, Unit 8, Ajax Enamelware, Bears, Home Decor, Giftware, Scrapbooking and lots more !! TAKE OVER LEASE 2003 Cavalier (black). 105km, female driven, non smoker. Please call for more information 905-259-920 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8L V-6 4-door. Metallic gold exterior, beige interior. CD, PS, PB, PL, AC. Will certify. 115,000 km. $8600. 905-665-8478 2008 PONTIAC GRANDPRIX 4-door auto, loaded, factory war- ranty, 15k, $18,995; 1998 BUICK CENTURY, 4-door auto, tilt/cruise, p/w,p/l, $3995; 1996 CHEV CORSICA, 4-door, auto, 120K, $1750; All vehicles certi- fied/e-tested, warranty & financ- ing available. Advanced Auto Clinic 905-725-1632, 905-925- 2205 NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca NEED FINANCING for a newer vehicle? We offer financing for: *1st Time Buyers *Bankruptcies *Divorce *Slow or No Credit 1- 866-436-3025 or apply online: www.thecreditrebuilders.ca ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead of Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1996 DODGE RAM pick-up, V6, 5-speed, standard. Good condi- tion. Asking $3,000. Call (905)434-2510. 1999 Ford F150 4x4 Extended cab. A/c, new tires, box liner, ton- neau cover. Great shape. $7500. 905-623-8501. 2000 F150 LARIAT, 4x4, extend- ed cab, new tires, box liner, new tonneau cover, loaded, 160,000 km, certified, great shape, $10,500. 905-349-2801. 1990 GMC 1500 Half Ton Four Wheel Drive 4 Speed withO/D Heavy Suspension well Main- tained very Reliable with cap. 905-242-0109 Oshawa $1,400 o.b.o. 2002 GMC 1/2 TON pick-up, ex- tended cab 4x4, good condition, certified/e-tested, $8,800; 1996 2003 POLARIS 800 XCR, 2,800 miles, excellent condition, very fast, $5,800 o.b.o. Call (905)706-3385 WANTED Secure garage/barn storage for a large car. Dec thru March 416-265-4987 or spearhd@interlog.com Busty Blonde Green-eyed beauty Call SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 A1A CUTIES Young Busty & Hot Asian Angels 24 hours Outcalls only (416) 885-3888 AAA Hennesey 19 yr old, 104 lbs. Extremely beautiful, very petite, fun, open-minded, brunette, unrushed service Alexia 29 yr old, 5'6", 118 lbs. 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To advertise in this special feature from $80, call Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238 or email mbriggs@durhamregion.com 9 Professors deliver heated message about climate change By Charles McGregor DURHAM — When he was 10, Robert Aingiliiq Tookoome could have walked on water in early September. If he had a mind to do that today, 30 years later, he’d have to wait until at least until the end of November. The water he refers to is near the shores of Frobisher Bay in southeast- ern Baffin Island, Nunavut Territory. “It used to be frozen, way sooner than it is now,” he said. Mr. Tookoome, an Inuit from Nuna- vut, was one of three speakers who recently told more than 100 rapt listen- ers in Oshawa that, “unequivocally,” climate change is happening and that it’s time to get a grip on reality. A mature student studying business at Trent University, he was joined by two Trent professors to discuss the topic of “Climate Change: A New Reality,” a continuing initiative of the Trent Uni- versity Legacy Society. Dr. Chris Furgal, a professor in the Indigenous Studies Department and Environmental and Resources Stud- ies program at the university, and Dr. Christine Freeman-Roth, an ethics and philosophy professor there, provided their perspectives on the subject. Both were very clear and explicit in their assertions that, in Dr Furgal’s words, “Climate change is now considered the biggest environmental crisis of our time. “We are actually seeing climate change now, not as it was projected in the past. They were projections in 2001, but now it’s taking place.” Dr. Freeman-Roth said that govern- ment has to be involved and that “we have to tell government, ‘Here’s what we have to do -- now make us do it.’ If we just rely on individuals to make changes in our own lives, it’s just too difficult.” Dr. Furgal said the inactivity of major governments around the world is a threat to human rights. “It is becoming an increasingly im- portant social responsibility for us, as citizens, to learn what we can do to minimize our contribution to the problem,” he said. As the co-lead author of the Nobel Prize-winning International Arctic Sci- ence Committee-directed “Arctic Cli- mate Impact Assessment,” Dr. Furgal presented some of his research on cli- mate change and the human impacts in the Arctic. “The average Arctic temperature has been warming by one degree centi- grade per decade since the 1980s. And there are repercussions on human sys- tems, not just on the biological ones. Some of the things going on in the Arctic are far more dramatic than what we’re seeing at the global level,” he said. Neighbours, Friends and Families program arms public to fight domestic violence By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Would you know what to do if a friend or relative appeared to be a victim of domestic violence? Intervene? Call someone? Confront their abuser? A new initiative coming to Durham Region aims to give everyone the tools and information to recognize the signs of domestic violence, and do the right things to help. Neighbours, Friends and Families (NFF) is a provincial campaign launched by the Ontario Women’s Directorate last year. It has been implemented in 76 com- munities so far, with Durham planning an official launch next spring. It is based on findings from the On- tario Coroner and other experts, that in- dicate neighbours, friends, family and others in the community are often aware domestic violence is taking place -- or at least suspect it is -- but don’t know how to interpret the signs and do nothing to stop it. “The signs and signals are usu- ally there, but people either don’t rec- ognize them or they don’t do anything because they’re not sure what to do or they’re worried intervening will make it worse,” says local NFF coordinator Trac- ey Marshall, who is also co-founder of the Durham Region Intimate Violence Empowerment Network (DRIVEN) and a detective with the DRPS threat assess- ment unit. “By not doing anything, you are potentially making it worse.” The NFF campaign aims to arm the public with ways to identify and help women at risk, safety plans for abused women and tips on how to talk to men who are abusive. All campaign materials -- including brochures, pocket-sized safety cards, posters and TV public service announce- ments -- are available free of charge through funding from the Ontario Wom- en’s Directorate and can be downloaded from the NFF website. According to Det. Marshall, DRPS of- ficers filed 4,401 domestic violence in- cident reports in 2006, and laid 1,148 charges, 957 of which were against men. From Jan. 1 to Sept. 30 of this year, po- lice in Durham have filed 3,646 domestic violence incident reports and charged 951 men and 218 women. A 2006 report by the Ontario Coroner’s Domestic Violence Death Review Com- mittee lists 31 domestic violence homi- cides in the province in 2005, resulting in the deaths of 29 women and one child. According to the committee report, family members were aware of the do- mestic violence in 75 per cent of cases leading to a homicide, while friends knew in 53 per cent of cases and neighbours in 19 per cent. Visit www.neighboursfriend- sandfamilies.ca. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Volksy donation DURHAM — Owasco Volkswagen and Volkswagen Canada donated a 2007 Passat to the Durham College Skills training Centre and its automotive programs. On hand for the donation were, from the left, Bob Verwey president of Owasco, Volkswagen Cana- da’s Fixed Assets Manager Doug Osborne and Marj Rempel Dean of Durham College’s applied sciences. AJAX — Stay safe this winter when using wood-burning appliances. Many people use fireplaces and wood stoves as a secondary heat source in the winter. Ajax Fire and Emergency Services advises resi- dents to follow these safety tips to keep home fires burning safely. Safely burn fuels • Never use flammable liquids to start a fire. • Use only seasoned hardwood. Soft, moist wood accelerates creosote build-up. • Build small fires that burn com- pletely and produce less smoke. • Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris in your fireplace or wood stove. • When building a fire, place logs at the rear of the fireplace on an ad- equate supporting grate. • Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Extinguish the fire before going to bed or leaving the house. • Soak hot ashes in water and place them in a metal container outside your home. Keep fireplaces and wood stoves clean • Have your chimney or wood stove inspected and cleaned annually by a certified chimney specialist. • Clear the area around the hearth of debris, decorations and flammable materials. • Always use a metal mesh screen with fireplaces, and leave glass doors open while burning a fire. • Install stovepipe thermometers to help monitor flue temperatures. • Keep air inlets on wood stoves open, and never restrict air supply to fireplaces to prevent creosote build- up that could lead to a chimney fire. • Use fire resistant materials on walls around wood stoves. Protect the outside of your home • Stack firewood outdoors at least 30 feet away from your home. • Keep the roof clear of leaves, pine needles and other debris. • Cover the chimney with a mesh screen spark arrester. Eyes and ears in the community Stay safe when using wood-burning appliances Think someone you know might be a victim? Watch for these signs... - She may be apologetic or makes excuses for his behaviour - She may be nervous about talking when he’s there - She seems to be sick more often and misses work - She tries to cover up bruises - She makes excuses at the last min- ute about why she can’t meet you or she tries to avoid you on the street - She seems sad, lonely, withdrawn or afraid - She uses more drugs or alcohol to cope -- courtesy of www.neighbours- friendsandfamilies.ca