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Of the total property tax increase, 1.5 per cent would have gone to the Durham Regional Police Services (DRPS). But, when Regional council chose to decrease its budget guideline to a four-per- cent tax increase, the police slice of the fund- ing pie decreased to 1.3 per cent. As a result, the police will have $431,000 less to work with than originally expected, but the 2009 budget, at $137.8 million, will still be larger than this year’s $131.6 million. “I’m content we can reach that budget tar- get,” said Police Chief Mike Ewles at Monday’s police services board meeting. In order to get there from the budget first proposed, the police have changed the fuel costs, given that gas prices are trending lower. Also, they’re looking at other factors, such as the number of staff who take their statutory holidays as opposed to working and getting paid extra. Finally, if the budget tightens next year, the police can leave vacancies empty a little longer before filling them. However, the chief says he’s hoping it won’t come to that. The volatility of fuel is the risk in the budget, he said. Overall, the police did not have much flex- ibility as the largest portion of the budget goes to salaries and benefits. “Can’t really touch that at all,” said Chief Ewles. Of the 19 new officers in the police bud- get, eight will be front-line constables in Ajax and Pickering and four in Oshawa. Whitby will also get a new officer. As well, four new detec- tive constables will go to the major crime unit, two of which will be in the robbery unit, one in the fraud unit and one in the sexual assault unit to focus on child abuse investigations and assistance to victims of crime. Two detective constables will be hired in the intelligence unit as part of a new unit aimed at prolific and violent criminals and gang mem- bers. The police will also hire five civilians for roles including data analyses in the e-crimes unit. This brings the total number of DRPS officers to 858 in 2009, with 307 full-time ci- vilians as well as part-time staff, who are the equivalent of 50 full-timers. In addition to the 19 new officers, the service has received approval for seven additional of- ficers under a federal program aimed at getting more police onto the streets. “The federal and provincial money is for front-line officers, the ones that drive around in cruisers that people can see,” asked Dur- ham regional Chairman Roger Anderson at Monday’s meeting. “Yes they are,” confirmed the chief. Last year the police budget included eight new officers. 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The Contessa’s are the longest running and most prestigious awards honoring excellent and creativity in salons and salon professionals across Canada. Licensed hair professionals were invited to submit their best work into the judges of the 23 categories. Valentino’s was nominated in 5! Canadian Salon Team of the Year, Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year, Ontario Hairstylist of the Year, Men’s Hairstylist of the Year, and the brand new category this year, Canadian Salon Business Excellence Award. MANE EVENT Known as the “Oscar’s” of the Canadian beauty industry, competition and anticipation were fi erce as the fi nalists vied for awards in 23 categories on Sunday, November 2nd at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto, ON. The black-tie event brought together more than 1,400 of the country’s professional beauty leaders, gathered from all over Canada. Valentino’s brought home not one but two awards at the 20th Annual Contessa Awards: Best in Canada for Salon Business Excellence, as well as Avant Garde Hairstylist of the Year (Pam Clough). The fi rst salon to ever win Canadian Salon Business Excellence Award, really proves the hard-work and dedication that salon owners George and Vasile Tsinokas have continuously put in over the past twenty years. They have received numerous credits and awards along the way, with their work being published in major national magazines. Valentino’s Grande Salon is at the next chapter in their journey, and with a team this fi erce you can only expect much more to come. Congratulations on your win at the Contessa Awards! All of your passion, education, and hard work over the years has been recognized, and this award shows the world that you are nothing short of being the absolute best!! Valentino’s deserved it!! 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Find a home in a castle. Be involved in a community like no other. Is your Daughter entering Grade 6 in 2009? THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com ‘Persons of interest’ sought By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Police have released se- curity camera video in hopes of identifying two persons of interest in a shooting last May in Pickering. The video captures images of two men pulling into a parking lot and emerging from a car on the evening of May 24. The lot is across the road from the Bayly Street industrial plaza where the shooting took place and was captured about 10 minutes prior to the incident. Police said suspects opened fire on a moving vehicle, hitting the silver BMW sev- eral times but not hurting the two men inside it. The video can be viewed at newsdur- hamregion.com. An intensive investigation resulted in the arrest of Adrian Charles, 22, on charges of attempted murder and conspiracy to com- mit murder. Mr. Charles, a star running back with the Saskatoon Hilltops of the Canadian Junior Football League, was ar- rested in Saskatchewan in early October. Neither of the men depicted in the video is Mr. Charles, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2595 or Crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Jury in biker trial hears wiretaps By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY — The conversation ran from mundane to murder when a police agent met with a high-ranking Hells Angel to dis- cuss dealing with an underworld rival, a jury has been told. Crown witness Steven Gault testified Tuesday he and Mark Stephenson alter- nated between talk of biker colleagues and clearing felled brush to whispers about as- sassinating Frank Lenti when they met at Mr. Stephenson’s Sunderland home in the summer of 2006. Mr. Gault has been testifying since last Wednesday in the trial of Mr. Stephenson, president of the Oshawa Hells Angels chap- ter, and Remond Akleh, a member of the Angels’ elite Nomads branch. The men have pleaded not guilty to conspiring to commit murder and counselling to commit murder. Mr. Gault, 35, has testified he was already acting as a police agent, gathering informa- tion on drug dealing among bikers, when he was approached in June 2006 by Mr. Akleh and Mr. Stephenson with the plot to eliminate Mr. Lenti, whose ties with the rival Bandidos crew were causing concern among Hells Angels in Ontario. The witness said he was wearing a concealed recording device supplied by police when he visited Mr. Stephenson’s house in July 2006. On the recording the men are heard talk- ing about removing brush from the property and discussing issues related to the club, including one biker’s cocaine habit and an- other’s difficulties making payments on his motorcycle. At times their voices drop and are inaudible; that, Mr. Gault testified, was when they talked about the murder con- spiracy. “We started whispering -- we were talking about Lenti again,” he said. Mr. Gault -- at one point on the tape played in the Whitby courtroom he’s heard saying, “Bam, bam, bam, bam!” -- said he told Mr. Stephenson the best way to carry out to the job was to carefully target Mr. Lenti, rather than spraying bullets and “not doing it right.” “The topic at this point is what?” Crown counsel Mitchell Flagg asked. “Killing Frank Lenti,” Mr. Gault replied. Mr. Lenti’s name wasn’t mentioned on the tapes played for jurors; neither were any overt references to a murder plot. The trial, presided over by Superior Court Justice Bruce Glass, continues. AJAX — A car was destroyed in a late night fire in Ajax Tuesday night. The blaze destroyed a 1996 Pontiac Grand Am parked in the driveway at 60 Burcher Rd. Ajax deputy fire chief Mark Diotte said when crews arrived, the car was “fully in- volved” in flames and firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The cause of the fire is unknown. Firefighters also “checked the house to make sure” the fire hadn’t spread to the structure. There were no injuries. The fire began just after 10 p.m. Photo by Michael Racioppo A car was destroyed in a late night fire on Burcher Road in Ajax Tuesday night. There were no injuries. No injuries when car destroyed by fire in Ajax Murder plot discussed in whispers: witness Police release video in shooting probe newsdurhamregion.com Watch the video at newsdurhamregion.com Sunday November 30, 2008 Kingsway College, Oshawa 10 am – 5 pm Christmas Craft Show The 7th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be a magical shopping experience you won’t want to miss. You’re invited to wander through our fabulous show of great gift ideas. Browse through over 100 booths 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 $ durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 Mike Bouma scaling Africa’s tallest peak next month By Natalie van Rooy Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Homeless youth climb per- sonal mountains every day. Mike Bouma is supporting them by climb- ing his own mountain, Mount Kilimanjaro, to raise funds for The Refuge, a charity that works with homeless youth in Durham. “This is my first mountain climb,” the local realtor said of climbing the East African peak. “It’s a non-technical climb that does not involve anything like carabiners or ice picks.” When asked how he chose the peak, Mr. Bouma replied, “It is the highest mountain in Africa; it is Mount Kilimanjaro, that is reason enough.” Sounding confident and determined for his climb, Mr. Bouma explained how Mount Kilimanjaro is located in Tanzania and rises an impressive 5,895 meters, making it also the highest free-standing mountain in the world. “I have been training for six or seven months. I was training for the Scotia Bank Waterfront Half-Marathon in Toronto for five months beforehand, which helped,” he said. An avid runner, Mike Bouma first had contact with The Refuge when he ran and he and his father, Roger Bouma, also a realtor, sponsored the charity’s Durham Quarter- Marathon. What began as being a corporate sponsor led to taking more action on fundraising for the charity. “All the money raised will go directly to The Refuge,” Mr. Bouma said. He is aiming to raise $10,000 to fund the many programs The Refuge offers. The Refuge’s goal is to express God’s love for the at-risk and street youth of Durham Region in order to bring positive change in their lives. This is achieved through pro- grams such as the Second Chance Youth Centre, a warm meeting place open week- days from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. where youth can socialize with each other or staff mem- bers while enjoying breakfast and lunch. Other programs offered include Wilderness Rocs, The Revolution, Street Heat and The Rec. Room. In Another’s Shoes and Street Beat are prevention and awareness programs de- signed for elementary and secondary school students to aid them in understanding the reasons young people become homeless. “There are a number of programs at The Refuge this climb will assist in funding,” said Mr. Bouma. “Although there is no spe- cific program that it (the money raised) will fund.” He begins the climb on Dec. 3, expecting to reach the summit on Dec. 6 after four days of climbing. “It will take three-and-a-half days to reach the summit and an additional day and a half to climb back down,” Mr. Bouma said. “Five days in total.” He has set up a GPS mapping system that will track him with real-time updates while he travels from Durham Region to Tanzania and makes his way up the mountain. To be a part of the adventure, log on to www.bouma. ca. Mr. Bouma emphasized all donations will go directly to The Refuge and are greatly appreciated to help achieve his fundraising goal of $10,000. They can be made through www.canadahelps.org, by clicking on ‘Do- nate Now’ and selecting ‘Kilimanjaro Climb- Mike Bouma’, or by mailing or dropping off a cheque made out to The Refuge at Mike Bouma, 300- 379 Bond St. W., Oshawa, Ont., L1J 8R7. Tax receipts will be mailed out in Febru- ary. Until the day of the big climb, his GPS sys- tem might just track him at the gym, where he’s training on the stairmaster in his hiking boots. Realtor climbs mountain for homeless youth AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Mike Bouma is going to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro as a fundraiser for The Refuge. Do- nations can be made through www.bouma.ca. Vice president position at Durham College gets the axe By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Durham College’s board of governors has axed a vice-president position created just last year as part of a process to disentangle the two institutions. The vice-president of integrated service position was created in March of 2007. It was never filled, so rescinding it amounted to deleting it from the college’s organizational structure. But, before it was rescinded, Governor Garry Cubitt recalled when the position was first created, the board was arguing about splitting the Durham College and UOIT board up as well as some of the other gov- ernance positions. They decided to do so, but with the creation of the vice-president position. “The opinion was that what was holding all of that together was the vice-president of integrated services,” said Mr. Cubitt. He said he didn’t have an issue with re- scinding the position, but he didn’t under- stand how the goals that led to the creation of the position were met. Acting Durham College president Don Lovisa said after consultation with his coun- terpart, UOIT president Ron Bordessa, it was decided the position wouldn’t be effective. “It (would have been) a person between the two presidents in a position of power ... it caused more problems than it resolved,” said Mr. Lovisa. As well, the two institutions are now work- ing on disentangling a number of integrated services, rendering the vice-president posi- tion unnecessary. The process began with the finance and human resources depart- ments. For example, previously staff processing financial transactions from UOIT students were employees of the college. “They’ll continue to do that, but they’ll bill the university based on the agreed upon metrics,” said Mr. Lovisa. On the other hand, finance staff that dealt solely with university funds, such as those conducting research accounting, were moved to the university’s payroll. Each institution now has its own finance vice-president in addition to previously sep- arated vice-presidential positions such as those responsible for academic portfolios. “There’s an expectation the two (vice- presidents) academic are working together and we see they have been,” said board chairwoman Aileen Fletcher. She expects vice-presidents in other areas to do so as well. As to why the two institutions need to be disentangled, Mr. Lovisa said when the uni- versity first opened, everything was under the umbrella of Durham College. But since then the university has grown, it’s time for the separation of services, he said. As it stands, the two organizations are working under sharing principles that Mr. Lovisa hopes will become service agree- ments by the end of the budget year. This means that if the university has an agree- ment for the college to deliver services, they would have to give one year’s notice if they want to look at other service providers. Currently, a lot of the administrative work- ers for shared services are employed by the college and the president said one of the main principles was to protect the employ- ees. “This isn’t an unraveling, actually in my view we’re repackaging something that makes sense,” he said. Ultimately, Mr. Lovisa said the links be- tween the college and the university will remain strong. “We share a campus, doesn’t matter who cuts the grass.” Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY View Flyers/Coupons At Carrier of The Week Dylan Today’s carrier of the week is Dylan. Dylan enjoys music & guitar. Dylan has received a gift card from Pickering Town Centre, and a dinner voucher from McDonald’s. 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While she is correct that nucle- ar generating stations do produce highly radioactive waste in the form of spent fuel, they do so at a very, very slow pace. As I understand it, all the spent fuel at the Pickering station, which has been open much longer than Darlington, is stored on- site. That’s how little there is. Solar panels and wind turbines can help offset some of our power consump- tion and making smarter choices about how we use electricity (such as defer- ring things like using dishwashers and laundry machines until later in the day when demand is less) will help ease our dependence on our coal-fired generating stations, but they simply cannot do the job alone. If we want to stop burning coal, which produces toxic emissions on a massive scale as well as contributing to acid rain and producing tremendous quantities of greenhouse gases, we very simply have no alternative to nuclear energy. Nick Butler Oshawa There are better ways to seek donations T here’s a growing trend afoot amongst retailers from bookstores to grocery chains that has some hapless clerk confront you at the checkout with the phrase, “Would you like to make a donation today to help a hungry child?” The charity varies from place to place but the guilt/embarrassment quotient remains the same everywhere. This is sneaky, lowdown and just plain wrong. It’s wrong to force anyone to ask that ques- tion of a stranger in a public place and it’s wrong to put people on the spot in front of others. And don’t think for a moment this whole scenario has not been carefully engineered to guilt us into opening our wallets. It’s really quite brilliant. Conniving and rotten, but brilliant. Who among us, possessing the shred of a soul, would not feel beholden to give a little something when confronted within earshot of sometimes a dozen other people? Consequently, most of us end up forcing a smile and nodding in acquies- cence. Or if we somehow find the cojones to decline we find ourselves frantically justifying the choice to a bored looking, pimply-faced teenage cashier. “I give to a number of other charities.” “We belong to Amnesty International.” “I run an orphanage!” Regardless of our reaction to these encounters, do we go away feeling better? No. Not usually. Usually we feel impotent and goaded and even angry. I’ll let you in on a little secret. Giving is supposed to make us feel better. And when it’s done voluntarily and with a clear con- science and glad heart, it always does. It makes us feel wonderful. But I like to give on my own terms. Not at gunpoint... even if the weapon is only a barcode scanner. To that end I have a little rule that I find works quite well in helping me help oth- ers. I only give when and where it makes me feel good. And I’ve also let myself off the hook. I can’t help everybody. And, more importantly, I’m not responsible for anybody but me and for as long they need me, my children. Sound callous? Stay with me. I have loads of charities and causes that I happily support. Happily being the operative word. Because the other side of the equation, the magic side, is that I have come to realize that the more I give, the more I have to give. As fast as I can empty the coffers of money and time and energy, all of these things are returned to me in spades. The catch however, is that it only seems to work when I feel good. Giving grumpily only crimps the hose. Want a sure-fire way to go bankrupt fast? Write cheques out of anger. And so let me, in a final act of giving, happily pass on some advice to those charities and organizations so enthusiasti- cally “guilting” people into donating in very public places. Stop. Find a better way. Treat potential donors with at least the respect you would give the recipients of their donations. Most of us want to help and most of us will. But we will give so much more and so much more often if it makes us feel good. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his col- umns. Give as generously as you can this Christmas season Your help needed more than ever this year A mid all the grim news about layoffs and tough times in our economic outlook comes the real- ization that for some, this will be a truly difficult Christmas. Those among us who are used to going without could have nothing when St. Nick comes down the chimney this Dec. 25, given the hit most charity drives will take as donations dry up. That’s where you come in. While it’s completely understandable there are those who can’t dig into their wallets or write a cheque this year, those who can are needed more than ever. Groups like the United Way, the Dur- ham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive and the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, just to name a few, need the kindness of their good neighbours at this time of year. Layoffs have been brutal, that’s for certain. And 2009 is looking no better, with the General Motors truck plant sure to close and the likelihood of auto parts plants layoffs following suit. A recession, if not already upon us, appears immi- nent. While local retailers brace themselves for lower-than-expected sales this shop- ping season, it’s important to remember that those who do not have the where- withal to shop at all will need as much help as you can give. Organizations like the United Way and the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive depend on you to allow them to help those who need a hand. The United Way works through the year to provide funds to a multitude of orga- nizations that need help in our region. And with a drop-off in cash coming through layoffs at GM and other compa- nies, the need in the coming year will be great indeed. Right now, charitable groups -- toy and food drives especially -- count on your support. You can drop off non-per- ishable food and toys at any Durham Regional Police division or any fire sta- tion in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington or Ajax. Give whatever you possibly can so those who cannot provide Christmas treats for their loved ones will get the chance to smile on Christmas Day. It’s in tough times when the heart and soul we have as a community really shines through. Do your best. If we all do a little, a lot gets done. I didn’t give at the grocery store Neil Crone/ Enter Laughing www.durhamcas.ca A society is measured by the well-being of its children. At a time of widespread economic uncertainty, the progress of Ontario’s children threatens to be all but overlooked. That’s precisely why standing up for them has never been more important than it is right now. In this, our Ontario, too many of our children are denied the basics of a safe home and adequate food and clothing. Too many lack the nurturing family and community supports essential for them to succeed and thrive. Too many aren’t developing in the essential ways they must, in order to reach their full potential. And it’s been this way for too long, in good times as well as bad. Today, on National Child Day, we ask all Ontarians to make our children and families, particularly our most vulnerable, a priority in our thoughts and actions. Their well-being is the true measure of our society. At a time when so much is uncertain, ensuring that our children continue to grow has never mattered more. 40% of food bank clients in Ontario are children. Over the past year, more than 77,000 allegations of abuse and neglect were investigated by Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies. More than 27,000 children were in CAS care. One in six children in Ontario live in poverty. Almost 40% of women assaulted by spouses said their children witnessed the violence; in many cases the violence was severe. For data sources and more information: www.oacas.org One-third of children seeking mental health services in 2007 were still waiting at the end of the year. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com Submitted photo A visit with the girls AJAX — The United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge held an open doors tour last week to let people see just what some of the agencies do with the money they receive. One of the locations was Girls Inc. in Ajax. From the left are Connie Young, Yvette Nechvatal-Drew and Tracey McCannell of Girls Inc., Lorrine Tepin and Janice Whalen from the United Way and Linda Curley and Melissa Bellamy from Girls Inc. MADD applauds new proposed measures to stop youth from drinking and driving Tougher restrictions may be harder to enforce but worth the effort to save lives By Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com DURHAM — New legislation proposed by the Ontario government to tighten the restrictions on young drivers is a step in the right direction, says the president of the Durham Region chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driv- ing (MADD). “MADD Canada has been talking to the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario for quite a few months (about making changes to graduated licences) and we’re very happy that the Province is taking some very important steps to combat impaired driving,” Melissa Langworth said. The measures affecting young new drivers aged 21 and under are expected to include a total ban on alcohol consumption, a ban on more than one teenage passen- ger and zero tolerance for speeding. The legislation is already taking heat from youth across Ontario as demonstrated by several Facebook groups formed in opposition to the regulations. Some members of the groups argue that the government is try- ing to “push around” young drivers by setting strict rules while others question the feasibility of the new law. “I think the zero alcohol level when driving is a good idea to protect young people and others on the road but the parts about the number of passengers and the speeding is unrealistic,” said 17-year-old Kaitlyn Hon- coop from Whitby, who just got her licence this year. “They can’t expect people to have only one other per- son with them all the time and with speeding, it could just be a matter of keeping up with traffic so it’s not fair that they lose their licence.” In Ontario’s current graduated licensing system - - introduced in 1994 -- young drivers can obtain a full driver’s licence after just two years of driving experience, making it legal for them to drive after having a drink and placing them on the standard demerit point system for speeding and other moving infractions. For more information on MADD Canada’s policy re- lating to graduated licensing programs and other young driver issues, visit www.madd.ca. -- with files from Torstar News Service Kids can join Christmas craft club PICKERING — Interested in some child-free shopping? Register your children for one or more of the Christmas Craft Club workshops at the Pickering Recreation Complex, presented by the Pickering Museum Village. All workshops run from 10 a.m. to noon and are for chil- dren between the ages of five and 12. Christmas cards is the theme on Nov. 29, when your young artist can learn to stamp, emboss and decoupage to create holiday greeting cards and gift tags to give away to family members and friends. Decorating the house is the theme for Dec. 6, followed by decorations for the table on Dec. 13 and making a home- made gift on Dec. 20. 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The rainbow of 11 colours corresponds to different stages of the surgery process, from registration and preparation with a nurse, to the post anesthetic care unit and recovery area. Family members are usually the most re- lieved to see a deep burgundy colour splashed across their relative’s number, because that means surgery is done -- the light blue that signals they are in recovery is also a welcome sight. “When I got here, I got a card with the co- lour codes and a patient number,” said Whitby resident Judy Pearce, who spent 12 hours at the hospital last week while her husband under- went hernia surgery. “It was easy because I could check every once in awhile and know where he was. I could go get something to eat and know that when I came back, I could see where he was. It defi- nitely saved me some steps.” The time patients spend in each phase varies depending on the type of surgery and whether things are running smoothly that day. 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A review of Ontario’s Waste Diversion Act was prefaced by a recent letter from Environ- ment Minister John Gerretsen, which spoke of “a new vision for waste management in Ontario that strives for zero waste.” That’s a good start; now it’s a matter of educating people about the Zero Waste strategy, Newcastle resident Wendy Bracken said. Ms. Bracken is part of a group organizing the Zero Waste Information Night, set for Thursday, Nov. 27, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Cour- tice. The event includes showing the short movie, The Story of Stuff, with Annie Leon- ard, as well as three keynote speakers: Erin Shapero, a Markham councillor; Claudia Marsales, Markham’s manager of waste man- agement on Markham’s Zero Waste strategy; and Dr. Sean Godfrey, chief of pediatrics at Lakeridge Health Oshawa, who will speak on links between incineration and health concerns. Zero Waste has been misunderstood by many people, Ms. Bracken said. “There are lots of people who still don’t understand what Zero Waste is, that it’s a strategy and a target,” she said. Mr. Gerretsen’s comments are encourag- ing, Ms. Bracken said. Reducing waste at the front end could eliminate the need for in- cineration and dramatically reduce the need for landfill. Not only that, but it will force producers to “take on some responsibility,” she said. “If they start to force producers to be more responsible for their products, you’re going to see declining waste streams.” As it stands, those who produce items that go directly into the garbage get a “free ride,” while those who produce recyclable materi- als wind up holding the bag for half the cost of the Blue Box program, Ms. Bracken said. That’s an issue the Association of Munici- palities of Ontario has taken to the minister. The incinerator proposed by the regions of Durham and York, with a preferred site in Courtice, works against the idea of Zero Waste, since the technology requires con- stant, minimum amounts of waste, Ms. Bracken said. Moving toward Zero Waste is “win-win- win on every level -- individual, industry and government,” she said. For more information on the citizens’ group and information session, visit www. zerowaste4zeroburning.ca. Learn more at heartandstroke.ca FREE CPR - AED Awareness Event Saturday, November 29, 2008 Pickering Recreation Centre 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. YOU ALREADY HAVE THE TOOLS TO SAVE A LIFE. WITH OUR HELP, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO USE THEM. Approximately 40,000 cardiac arrests occur in Canada every year. 80% take place at home. Less than 5% survive. However, if CPR is performed in the first few minutes, it can increase the odds of survival and recovery by 30% or more. Enrollment is limited. 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In a press release Tuesday, it was an- nounced a renewed collective agreement covering about 570 Catholic secondary teach- ers in Durham was reached. Chairman of the board, Jim McCafferty, was pleased with the collaborative process and professionalism displayed by the parties during the second round of negotiations. “I believe we have negotiated a mutually beneficial contract which serves the best in- terest of our students and teachers,” he said. “I feel we have also further strengthened our positive working relationship with the teach- ers.” Don Campbell, president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association Dur- ham Secondary Unit, had similar feelings. Mr. McCafferty would not discuss details of the deal until it is ratified by both parties. The ratification vote was held Nov. 19 by the secondary teachers and the matter will be considered by the school board Nov. 24. The settlement will go to the Ministry of Educa- tion for approval following ratification, which generally takes three to four weeks. Catholic board and teachers reach deal THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Report shows board is in compliance By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When it comes to small class sizes, the Durham District School Board is making the grade. The board is in compliance with stu- dent-to-teacher ratios for its primary classes; Grade 3 and Grade 4 split classes; and, junior and intermediate classes, ac- cording to a report presented at its Nov. 17 meeting. “This report is extremely positive,” said Uxbridge Trustee Joe Allin. “It’s especially positive considering earlier reports by some boards about problems the expecta- tion was causing.” “Good statistics don’t come about by fluke,” said Superintendent Mark Joel — they come by hard work. The board was proactive in ensuring staff and space were available to meet the provincial class size requirements. The ministry of education requires at least 90 per cent of primary classes in a board to have 20 or fewer students, and 100 per cent to have 23 or less. Combined Grade 3/4 classes must also have 23 or less students, and the aver- age class size for junior and intermediate grades is 25. Boards not in compliance could face financial penalties, the report states. The board submitted its primary class size report to the ministry on Sept. 30. The board complies in all areas. For primary, almost 92 per cent of class- es have 20 or less students. A historical report presented showed only 27 per cent of primary classes had 20 or less students in 2003-2004; 42 per cent the next year; 48 in 2005-2006; 66.75 in 2006-2007; and, 94 in 2007-2008. When Scugog Trustee Joyce Kelly thinks back to her days as an elementary school teacher, times have improved, she said. Back then, she had 45 students and “a resident cat” in class. The average class size for secondary schools is 21 and 22, Mr. Joel said. Mileage rates up, gas prices down DURHAM — The public school board’s gas reimbursement rate should get another look in light of recent price declines, heard trustees. The price of gas has decreased by 33 per cent since the board increased its per kilo- metre rate to 50 cents from 45 cents, Whitby resident Scott Templeton said during ques- tion period at the Durham District School Board’s Nov. 17 meeting. He asked if it would be looked at on a quarterly basis as requested by Whitby Trustee John Dolstra. Mr. Templeton sug- gested the board look at the rate because he doesn’t think gas will get that high again any time soon. Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, the board’s chairwoman, wasn’t sure she shared his optimism about gas prices, but if Trustee Dolstra wants to recommend look- ing at the rate quarterly, the board could look at doing that, she said. 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RSS UPDATESRSS UPDATES newsdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ajax’s Lady Cougars ready to roar at OFSAA basketball championship Two-time LOSSA champs earn eighth seed at ‘AAAA’ senior girls’ event in Sarnia By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — The Notre Dame Lady Cougars are brimming with con- fidence as they prepare to make their second consecutive ap- pearance at the provincial high school basketball champion- ships, starting Thursday in Sar- nia. The two-time Durham Region champion Lady Cougars re- ceived the eighth and final seed at the 16-team Ontario Feder- ation of School Athletic Asso- ciations (OFSAA) senior ‘AAAA’ championships to be hosted at five Sarnia school venues. Although Notre Dame was seeded fifth at last year’s pro- vincials, to earn one of the eight seeds for the 2008 edition was the goal, noted Lady Cougars’ coach Rose Booker, who led her team to a perfect 13-0 record in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) play this sea- son. “We are; we’re satisfied,” said Booker. “When you look at the teams above us, I just wanted us to be seeded. We’re seeded a little lower than last year, but the competition is greater this year. They are really pumped for the first game on Thursday.” In addition to being a seeded team, the Lady Cougars’ con- fidence is high due to the re- turn of starting forward Monique Johnson, who suffered an elbow injury in LOSSA semifinal ac- tion against the Pickering High Trojans and was kept out of the LOSSA final against Dunbarton in Uxbridge last week. Notre Dame also caught a break in terms of its open- ing OFSAA contest against the unseeded Etobicoke Collegiate Rams of Toronto on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Northern Collegiate Institute. The Lady Cougars played the Etobicoke Rams in the final of the Notre Dame/News Adver- tiser Basketball Classic in early October, where the hosts won easily, 64-46 in the final. “They’re a familiar team to us, so that’s a nice feeling going in,” said Booker. “We beat them by a lot in the final of our tourna- ment, but they’re a better team than that.” Booker noted the Lady Cou- gars are wary of Etobicoke guard Jill Stratton who, although she didn’t have her best game against Notre Dame last month, is certainly capable of going off for a big game. “She’ll be one of the keys to that game,” said Booker. A possible downside at OFSAA for the Lady Cougars is, if all goes according to Hoyle, they’re on a collision course with the No. 1 seeded Eastern Commerce Saints of Toronto in the quarter- finals. Booker downplays that match- up as a negative, noting you have to beat the best to be the best. “You have to beat everyone to win (a championship),” she said. The Lady Cougars decided to add some insurance depth for the rigours of OFSAA, adding Notre Dame junior standouts Becky Nash and Rona Tomayo, who are expected to provide quality minutes in the forward spots off the bench. “It’s good to strengthen your bench at this level. It’s a fast- paced game, so they’re going to give our big girls a little rest so they can stay fresh,” noted Book- er. Depending on the outcome of their game against Etobicoke on Thursday, the Lady Cougars play either the St. Thomas More (Hamilton) Knights or the Joan of Arc Knights (Barrie) in the second-round game, on Thurs- day at 5:30 p.m. Top eight seeds at OFSAA The top seeds at the OFSAA senior girls ‘AAAA’ bas- ketball championships in Sarnia, beginning Thursday: 1. Eastern Commerce Saints (Toronto) 2. Waterloo CI Vikings (Water- loo) 3. St. Thomas More Knights (Hamilton) 4. Westdale S.S. Warriors (Hamilton) 5. Sarnia Northern Collegiate Vikings (Sarnia) 6. John Paul II Jaguars (London) 7. St. Marguerite D’ Youville Panthers (Brampton) 8. Notre Dame CSS Lady Cou- gars (Ajax) Other teams competing: Grand River C.I. Renegades (Kitchener); St. Joan of Arc Knights (Barrie); Sacred Heart H.S. Huskies (Stittsville); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Crusad- ers (Mississauga); Ursuline College Lancers (Chatham); Pope John Paul II Panthers (Scarborough); Etobicoke CI Rams (Islington); and, Aurora H.S. Eagles (Aurora). Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Notre Dame Lady Cougars’ point guard Catherine Bougoulias, right, slips past Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Wumi Agubiande during action at the LOSSA ‘AAAA’ senior girls’ basketball championships in Uxbridge last week. The Lady Cougars won 52-46 and will now compete at the OFSAA champion- ships that begin today, Thursday, in Sarnia. Nicholle McKenzie Sports briefs NOVEMBER 20, 2008 The Russians are coming AJAX — The Ajax Community Centre will host an international minor hockey game next week. The Moscow (Russian) Dynamo ‘AAA’ midget hockey team will play the Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor midget ‘AAA’s at the community centre, pad 4, on Wednes- day, Nov. 26 at 9 p.m. Admission is free. The Raiders are currently in second place in their league with a 9-2-3 record. In tournament play, they won the pre-season Raider tournament and were finalists at the recent Quinte Tournament. Hawkeyes hire new coach OSHAWA — The Oshawa Hawk- eyes have hired Jim Moore as head coach of their Senior Ontario Varsity Football League program. Moore is the previous head coach of the 2008 Wettges Conference Champion and OVFL Finalist Pickering Dolphins. “I am thrilled with the opportunity we have in Oshawa,” Moore said in a press release. “Our first goal is to put together the best coaching staff possible and in this regard I believe that we have the opportunity to ef- fectively merge the best and brightest coaching staffs in the Durham Region at this level. “During my interviews with the Hawkeye organization it was very clear that they are committed to operating a professional organization and continuing on the path of building a winner commenced by Coach (Tim) Rhodes these past two seasons.” Moore has resided with his fam- ily in Durham Region for the past 16 years. He grew up in Toronto’s east end where he played high school football for East York Collegiate in the 1983 Metro Bowl and was named a 1983 Toronto All-Star. After high school he became the first Canadian granted a full scholarship at Division 1-AA Holy Cross College where he played of- fensive tackle and was coached by several coaches now employed in the NFL. Since his playing days, Moore has coached in Canada at the univer- sity, high school and Central Ontario Minor Football League levels and has coached a number of players who have gone on to play in the NCAA, CIS and CFL. Moore coached the Dolphins in their inaugural season in 2007 as well as the 2008 season. Over those two seasons his combined OVFL regular season record is 10-6 and his playoff record is 2-1. Men and women grapplers take team titles at own Toronto Open tournament WHITBY — The Team Im- pact Wrestling Club dominated the mats at Sinclair Secondary School, winning both the male and female team titles of the 2008 Toronto Open it hosted earlier this month. The men from the Ajax-based training centre were particularly dominant, picking up 43 points, 21 more than the runners-up from the University of Guelph Meanwhile, the women’s 20 team points were just two better than second-place Western. The following is a list of the top Impact finishers in their weight classes. Men 54kg: Gildo Domingos 1st, Brett Calhoun 4th; 65kg: Kevin Lee 2nd; 72kg: Joel Godding 2nd; 76kg: Danil Gorbenko 1st, Dene Ringuette 3rd, Ivo Milanov 4th; 82kg: Vakhtang Kutsiya 2nd; 130kg: Mike Murray 2nd, Ilya Ma- nukhov 4th. Women 48kg: Lena Thong 1st, Sahana Mazumder 3rd; 51kg: Ana Gheo- rghe 1st; 63kg: Rebecca Levitt 2nd. READERS CHOICE WINNER DIAMOND WINNER • BEST DENTIST 2008 Diamond 686-43433 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, DR. 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For more information on Positive Discipline, and a Positive Discipline booklet, please contact Durham Health Connection Line at 905-666-6241 or toll-free 1-800-841-2729 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca FREE POSITIVE DISCIPLINE COALITION of Durham Region POSITIVE DISCIPLINE COALITION of Durham RegionPositiveDisciplinePositiveDisciplinePositiveDisciplinePositiveDisciplineis in your hands is in your hands durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 S aaAntSaaAnt Dea RDDeeaa RRHEY KIDS! LAST DAY TODAY! Hurry up and get your Santa letters in! Thank you to everyone who has sent in Santa Letters so far. We’ll publish selected letters in our 10th Annual Christmas in your Community feature on November 28th. Email letters to: Lmccaig@durhamregion.com by tonight! AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Team Impact’s Mike Murray used the cross-ankles hold to force McMaster’s Adam Benish into submission. Ajax-based Impact dominates the wrestling mats at Whitby event DURHAM — The Canadian Pool- players Association is thriving in Dur- ham Region. With more than 700 players, it is the largest pool league in the region and is part of the largest pool league in Canada. The league is structured to let players of all skill levels compete and win. For the most part, the league offers a weekly chance for the play- ers to get out, meet new people and enjoy the game of pool. Anyone interested in joining the CPA should contact Bill Caukwell at Maple Leaf Billiards at 905-448-0567, Wayne Small at 905-440-7836 or come out on a Monday or Wednesday night for 8-ball or Tuesday night for 9-ball. Teams are always looking for play- ers. Everybody into the pool For further information please contact your Classifi ed Sales Representative, 905-576-9335 or email classifi eds@durhamregion.com THURS., NOVEMBER 27 Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Ajax and Pickering TUES., DECEMBER 2 Port Perry, Uxbridge THURS., DECEMBER 4 Northumberland, Port Hope WED., DECEMBER 17 Brooklin INCLUDES workopolis.com AND localmarketplace.ca ALL FOR ONE PRICE! PORT PERRY STAR Manager of Business Development & Marketing With your vision and drive, you will develop and facilitate business, tourism, marketing, promotion, and sustainable economic development opportunities and initiatives for the Town of Ajax. Committed to community development, you will optimize relationship-building expertise as you liaise with businesses, government officials, key community stakeholders, and the public to successfully market the Town in terms of economic development and tourism development. You will oversee and develop the Ajax Business/Economic Development program and work to implement, on a multi-year scale, business retention, attraction, and development strategies. Through innovative approaches and leading-edge marketing initiatives, you will be responsible for supporting the long-term growth of Ajax’s tourism sector. This position will also be responsible for the acquisition and disposal strategies for real estate. Your degree in geography, economics, urban planning, sales and marketing, business/commerce or the equivalent is accompanied by a minimum of seven years’ economic development experience within a public or private sector environment. Salary range: $77,922 to $86,580 per annum Please apply by December 12th, to: HR Services, Town of Ajax, 65 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, ON L1S 2H9 e-mail: resumes@townofajax.com fax: (905) 686-8352 We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity within the workplace. As we grow, it is important that our workforce becomes more reflective of the citizens we serve to further the diversification of ideas that make Ajax a great place to live and work. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. For more information about the Town of Ajax and our exciting career opportunities, please visit our website at: www.townofajax.com We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Immediate Openings for Owner Operators We offer $1.16 loaded/empty, company cards, fuel premium, benefits, weekly pay, PeopleNet®. 2003 or newer. We are very busy year round with no lay offs. Toronto or Belleville based. Phone: 800-267-1888 or 613 961-5144 Contact Chris McMillan x123 or Pam Haggarty x114 Email: chrismcmillan@itsinc.on.ca. Fill out an application on our website at www.itstruck.ca • No nights or weekends • Paid training • Weekly pay Car an Asset – Paid Mileage 905.426.2120 or e-mail owner4610@merrymaids.net FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY LICENSED PLUMBER & 3rd or 4th Yr.Apprentice Work with the leading emergency service plumbing company in Canada. Must be customer oriented.Great team to work with.Benefits & oppt'y for growth. Mail to:580B Steven Crt.,Box 277 Newmarket,Ontario L3Y 4X1 email:dmaclean1@yahoo.ca HANDYMAN Part-time position. 15 hrs./week. Must have experience in all aspects of maintenance. Required for a Long Term Care Facility. Fax resumes to 905-579-1733 SALES & ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A growing healthcare equipment business re- quires an organized, multi-tasking sales and administrative assistant. Strong computer skills, proven offi ce and relevant industry ex- perience required. Fax resume to 905-668-5536 or e-mail to silvercrossdurham@bellnet.ca. No phone calls or agencies Part Time/ Full-Time Bookkeeper/ Offi ce Assistant A Service Company located at Sheppard and Morningside is looking for a person with 2+ years as a bookkeeper using Quickbooks. Must know GL, AR, AP, and Cash Management, with the ability to work in a small offi ce environment. Email resume to cbernard@melcoursecurity.com Career Training Career Training Career Training Careers PRIMERICA, a growing fi - nancial ser- vices company, offering full and part-time opportunities. High in- come potential, training provided, experience not required. Call Peter Hones 905-436-8499 ext 103 or (905)626-1094 THE NEW ARK INC. West Group Homes is currently seeking qualifi ed candi- dates for Front Line Youth Worker positions. Must have related Education or related Work experience. Must be fl exible to work shift work, posses a valid drivers license, provide CPIC with Vulnerable sec- tion, current medical, cur- rent TB testing. CPI or UMAB would be an added benefi t. Please fax your re- sume to 905-579-0750 At- tention: Dianne or Troy Drivers A-Z / D-Z DRIVERS FT/PT for Scarborough Cartage Company. Knowledge of the G.T.A. Hand bombing required, good customer relations, good rates. Phone (416)771-2522 Fax (905)728-0976 General Help $20 AVG./HR POSITION TRAINING ALLOWANCE PAID DAILY!! No Experience Necessary Call: (905) 435-1052 Career Training General Help $25 SEASONAL CHRISTMAS HELP REQUIRED Full time only Please call: (905) 435-0518 /avg per hr. A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve fi nancial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 APPOINTMENT COOR- DINATORS needed, im- mediately. Full and part time, no selling, $10./hour to start. Call (905)426- 9664 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good benefi ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. SPEAKERS, PRESENT- ERS Wanted. Big Money to be made. Phone and in- ternet work required. Seri- ous inquiries only. Call Jim (905)922-0139. Careers Drivers General Help ATTENTION: LOCAL PEOPLE needed to work from home. $500-$4500 PT/FT, call Amanda at 1- 866-532-2728. Careers Drivers Careers Drivers Careers General Help ASSISTANT Superinten- dent - live-out. Cleaning and maintenance experi- ence. 8-storey, 118 units in Oshawa. Email resume to newhopedwellings@rogers .com or fax (905)404-2547. ATTENTION COMPUTER USERS, needed 27 self starting individuals, home computer work. Flexible hours, excellent pay. Train- ing available. Apply online only. www. homesuccessforyou.com ATTENTION: Turn 10 hours a week into $1500/month. Work from home online. Free training, fl exible hours. Go to web- site: www.succeedfrom homebiz.com BLUELINE TAXI is seek- ing customer-oriented ac- cessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Pickering. Earn cash daily and training provided. Please call Ian 905-440- 2011 General Help Skilled & Technical Help Office Help General Help CHRISTMAS RUSH 6 weeks to Xmas, 30 imme- diate openings, no experi- ence necessary, 18+, call today, start tomorrow. Weekly pay, Call Cindy (289)220-4118 General Help Skilled & Technical Help Office Help General Help DO YOU SPEND YOUR FREE time on the com- puter? How would you like to put that time to prof- itable use! Check out www.aks-newbegin- nings.com Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or Toronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, November 20, 2008, PAGE 15 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com MANUFACTURING & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE (MTC) is seeking motivated individuals to work at our Whitby facility. We are a leading multi-national electronic and appliance repair organization. We offer competitive wages as well as a bonus structure and benefi t package. Opportunities include: • Junior Accountant (Should have Diploma/Degree/Certifi cate) • Electronic Testers (Graveyard & Night Shift) • Graveyard Shift Supervisor • Electronic Technicians (Night Shift) • Product Receivers (Day & Night Shift) • Customer Service Representative Those interested should fax their resume including salary expectations and shift preference to (905) 666-2334 ATTN: April Moore General Help CLEANERS needed ur- gent for fast-growing maid service. Permanent posi- tion. Room for advance- ment. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. 905- 723-6242 MAID SERVICE, Requires reliable cleaners for resi- dential, daytime only, part- time positions to start immed. Exp. preferred. Own transportation re- quired. (905)686-9160. General Help CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Residential Services re- quires CYW's / DSW's to work Part- Time with se- verely delayed children and youth with develop- mental disabilities and aut- ism in the East-Scarbo- rough area. Experience with complex and aggres- sive behaviours essential. Shift work involved requir- ing day-evening and week- end availability. Part-Time positions require minimum availability of every second weekend and two or more shifts during the week. C.P.I., First-Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector) and Pre-Employment medical necessary. Note: PSW certifi cation not suitable for this position. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax / email re- sumes to 416-281-4529 or email debdlc@on.aibn.com EXPERIENCED Shipper /Receiver. Temporary posi- tion. Pickering area com- pany has an immediate opening for an experi- enced shipper/receiver. Full-time dayshift position. Some general mainte- nance required. Email to: bmetzger@mlfpc.com or fax resume 905-428-0104 HOMEWORKERS need- ed!! To Assemble Prod- ucts- Mailing/ Processing Circulars, On-Line Com- puter Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experi- ence Needed! FREE infor- mation at www.Jobs-WorkAtHome.com Reference 2-107 Is hiring at 300 Kingston Rd, Pickering (afternoon and evening shift ending at 8:30pm). Positions include a Circuit Coach and a Guest Production Specialist. All you need is an outgoing personality and a passion to help people. We train you and certify you. If interested, call manager for position descriptions and email resumes to curvesresumes @pathcom.com Tel/Fax: 905-509-5578 General Help PERFECT MAID SER- VICE URGENT! Experi- enced cleaners & Super- visor's needed with clean- ing experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas allowances offered. Seri- ous inquires only. 905- 686-5424. General Help SNOW BROKERS 4x4 and plow, good condition required. Experience nec- essary. Routes available- Scarborough, Markham, Durham, guaranteed hours. Labourers for walks required. Call (905)619- 6761 or 416-439-3343. Successful Christian Daycare seeks experienced f/c BOOKKEEPER, 22+ hours per week. Advanced Quickbooks & Excel required. Fax resume & salary expectations to 905-839-8273 SUPERINTENDENT, Whit- by, quite upscale apart- ment building, sin- gle/couple, apartment in- cluded. Fax resume to: 905-728-8029 or email: hjudy1952@yahoo.ca TIRED OF McJOBS? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk, No Commission. Fun Work. Full Time Posi- tions Available. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Amber 905-668-5544 YOUTH WORKER RE- QUIRED for therapeutic group home for emotional- ly disturbed and confused adolescents within the Dur- ham Region. Full time po- sition available, $27,000 - $30,000 yr. to start, pend- ing qualifi cations. Part time and overnight positions available. Evening and weekends $10-$12.00/hr. pending qualifi cations. Fax resume to (905)579-3093. Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLIST Required for Melonhead Children's Haircare, Whitby. Must be caring and licensed. 905- 430-3434 www.melon- head.ca PT/FT HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED for Busy Hair Salons. Hourly rate plus commission. Paid holidays, birthday off with pay, bene- fi ts. Please call Bowman- ville, Barb or Joanne 905- 623-6444. And for our new Oshawa location, Saveria (905)668-5450. ROXELLE HAIRSTYLING Seeking Full & Part Time hairstylists for busy Ajax salon. No clientele re- quired. Competitive wages. Flexible hours. Chair ren- tal available. Call 647- 223-1949 Salon & Spa Help THE FACIAL PLACE, Es- theticians, recent grads for spa apprenticeship pro- gram. Strong interpersonal skills and the desire to up- grade technical skill levels. E-mail cover letter to spa@thefacialplace.com or call (905)831-9700. General Help Skilled & Technical Help EXPERIENCED BRICK- LAYERS Wanted. Must have own transportation. Call John 905-243-5111. EXPERIENCED General Carpenter, drywall, trim framing, etc. needed. Mini- mum 10 years experience. Must have clean driver's abstract and own vehicle. Fax resumes to 905-728- 3179. GENERAL CARPENTER wanted with strong electri- cal and plumbing skills wage 17 to 19 per hour, email fi nefi nishes@ ymail.com or phone 905- 767-5560 PLUMBER WANTED with 3 years or more residential and commercial experi- ence, long term project, wage 17 to 19 per hour, call 905-767-5560 or fax 905-982-0609 SHEET METAL fabricator and installer required for a commercial & industrial roofi ng company in Picker- ing. Great opportunity and Great pay! Experienced re- quired and must have a valid Ontario Drivers li- cence. Call (905)837-9990 SHINGLERS AND/OR Soffi t, Facia, Eavestrough Installers wanted for piece- work. Tools and vehicle a major asset. Call Logan (Owner/Operator of The Roof Troop) at (905)424- 3801 TRUCK & COACH ME- CHANIC Immediate posi- tion. Must have 2 years li- censed experience. All shifts available. Must be reliable and able to work under minimal supervision. Great pay, great benefi ts. Call Dawn (416) 292-5556 or fax resume to (416) 292-3347 or email: dawn@mittmancar- riers.com TRUCK OR trailer me- chanics needed. Benefi ts available. Competitive wages. Apply to: Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa, or call (905)721-2788. Hospital/Medical /Dental FULL-TIME HARP certi- fi ed dental assistant need- ed for well-established practice in South Oshawa. Apply by faxing resume to 905-725-5830, or by email lakevistadental@rogers.com Hospital/Medical /Dental PART-TIME PERSON re- quired as Chiropractic re- ceptionist/Assistant. Relat- ed experience preferred Computer, Clerical, multi- tasking and phone skills essential. Apply with re- sume in person at: Lake- ridge Chiropractic Clinic, 580 King St. W., Suite 1 Oshawa. Hotel/ Restaurant Rougemount Grill & Espresso Cafe NOW HIRING Full & Part time Cafe Staff. Experience an asset Call Wendy 905-509-7539 or drop resume 375 Kingston Rd. Pickering Teaching Opportunities SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS ASSISTANT INSTRUCTORS Must be Red Cross /Royal Life certifi ed. Shifts avail., daytime, evenings or wknds (416) 358-2510 Employment WantedE BILINGUAL personal as- sistant. Offi ce retail or resi- dential help. Reliable, effi - cient, hard working, ener- getic. Call Pascalle (905)852-1448 or e-mail: pascalle@live.ca Houses for Sale $ NORTH WHITBY 3+1 bed- room, 6-years new, 3 baths, laminate on main level w/out from kitchen. Master with ensuite, walk- in closet. Professionally fi nished basement w/re- croom and bedroom/offi ce. $254,900. entrance from garage to house. (905)655-8268 lillyjuan@ rogers.com OPEN HOUSE, North Oshawa. Owner sacrifi ce, just take over mortgage! Sat/Sun, Nov 22/23, noon-5pm. Fully detached 3-bedroom, 2000sq.ft., double garage, large yard. 5yrs old. (289)404-4954 Open Houses OPEN HOUSE - Saturday and Sunday 12-4pm, 241 Michael Blvd, Whitby. Large 4 bedroom, 4 bath- room home, fi nished top to bottom, four appointments. Call 905-668-0815. Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI CROSS DOCKING/ WAREHOUSE space for rent. Flexible terms. Park- ing spots available for trucks and trailers. Fenced compound. Ritson Rd./ 401 Oshawa. Call Joe (905) 622-5959 INDUSTRIAL COMMER- CIAL SPACE, 1250 sq. feet industrial unit in South Oshawa (Ritson/Bloor). Immediate occupancy. Call 905-839-9104. PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. Offices & Business Space COMMERCIAL space available, 1200sqft. Suitable for professional offi ce. Prime Simcoe St. N location. Parking available. Available immediately. Call 905-576-5123 for details. Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! The Mortgage Centre 1- 800-282-1169 www.mtgcentre.com Are You Sinking In Debt? 1st, 2nd, 3rd Mortgages? No Need For Bankruptcy. Specialize in Bank Turn- down's, Debt Consolida- tion, Bruised Credit? No income? OK! Home Ownership Required. 647- 302(LEND)5363. Terms And Conditions Apply ANY 1st, 2nd & 3rd Mortgages * Below Bank Rates * Refinance to 100% * Purchase 0% Down POWER OF SALE STOPPED!!! 1-877-568-9255 416-540-5977 www.butlermortgage.ca ASK FOR WILL BUTLER,AMP CREDIT!!! INCOME!!! PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877-777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA ! KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transporta- tion. Utilities, parking in- cluded. 2-bedroom apts. Available Dec 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. 1 & 2 BDRM Available anytime or Dec. 1. Two locations: 946 Mason St & 350 Malaga. $695 or $825/mo all inclusive, no pets. Call 905-242-4478 or 905-576-6724 1, 2 & 3 BDRM apartments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dundas area, Available Im- mediately/December 1st. Call Tony (416)496-6138. 1-BDRM APT OSHAWA, main fl oor of home, a/c, newly decorated, bus stop at door, close to all con- veniences, $765/mo, all utilities included, fi rst/last, no pets, Available Decem- ber-1st (905)725-9731. 1-BDRM BSMT APT, Pick- ering Brock/Hwy 2, spa- cious, clean, separate en- trance, 1-parking, 4-appli- ances, a/c. $725 inclusive with VIP cable. No smok- ing/pets. 905-428-2015. 1-BEDROOM APT., BOW- MANVILLE $700/month. Non-smoker. Available Dec 1st. 905-429-7144 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $925/month plus utilities. Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2 APTS - Ritson/Athol Oshawa- bachelor apt. Dec. 1st. $550+hydro. 1- bedroom apt. Dec. 1st, $650+hydro. No laundry. Appliances, parking includ- ed. No pets. Newly reno- vated. 416-996-2022. 2 BEDROOM APT. Wil- son/Olive area. Balcony, parking for 1, coin laundry, fridge/stove. $792-inclu- sive. December 1, No pets. John or Carol 905-432- 9862 2 BEDROOM lakeview upper apartment in duplex, 2 bths, quick access to GO train, hwy & sport complex. $900 mthly plus hydro. Brumley R/E (905)668- 0515 2 SPACIOUS 3-bedroom apartments. Clean, profes- sionally managed. Large backyard/deck. Near Lake- view Park. Includes park- ing, utilities, laundry fa- cilities. No pets/smoking. $1250 main fl oor. $950 lower level. First/last. 905- 431-1552. Apartments & Flats for RentA 2-BEDROOM APT available anytime, newly renovated, located at 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. fridge, stove, hydro water, 1 car parking includ- ed. Call anytime (905)579- 2387. 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 2-bedroom base- ment, 4-pc bath. Ross- land/Westney. Separate entrance. Laundry, park- ing. No smoking/pets. $850 inclusive. First/last. References. January 8, 2009. (905)427-4881 AJAX HARWOOD/BAYLY 3-bdrm main fl oor, house, close to 401, hospital and all amenities. First/last/ref- erences, no smoking/pets, $1250/mo, includes all utilities, parking, wash- er/dryer. Avail. immediate- ly. 416-818-7751. AJAX, clean spacious, 1- bedroom basement. Sep- arate entrance, A/C, eat-in kitchen, 3-piece bath, liv- ingroom, shared laundry, parking, no pets/smoking. Westney/401, close to GO. $775/month inclusive (647)226-8347. www.viewit.ca # 75833 AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 2-bedroom apts. $1029/mo. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Dec. 1st. 905- 683-8571 BACHELOR APT Wil- son/Olive area. Parking for 1, coin laundry, fridge, stove. $540-inclusive. De- cember 1, No pets. John or Carol 905-432-9862 BOWMANVILLE immacu- late 1 bedroom apt. Avail Dec 15th. secured en- trance very quiet building $929 includes appliance, utilities, parking and laun- dry facilities. 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE: 3-bed- room close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday-Fri- day. (905)430-1877. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM apt., Furnished, North Oshawa, $675/month includes heat, hydro, satellite TV and in- ternet. Private entrance with patio. First/last re- quired. No smoking. Available Dec-1st. 905- 655-8282. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA Bachelor just renovated $625 and all inclusive. Available anytime. Call (905)926-7057 DOWNTOWN WHITBY - huge, 3-bedroom, very clean, with balcony, $1100/month, heat, hot water parking included available Dec. 1st. fi rst/last. Call (416)520- 6392 or (905)669-4009. HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM, 1-bdrm walk- in basement, split level, sep. entrance, bright, spacious, windows, A/C. $825/inclusive. Avail. Dec 1st. No pets. (905)831- 0415. IMMACULATE, LARGE, brand new beautiful one bedroom apartment in pre- stigious area of Bowman- ville, located on 12-acres. Open concept, walk-out w/large windows, Gas fi re- place, own laundry, walk-in closet, lots of storage, of- fi ce area, available Janu- ary lst. $895/mo all inclu- sive. No pets/no smoking. Call-(905)263-8377. OSHAWA spacious 2 bed- room upper duplex. Near Simcoe/401. $775+hydro heat included. Avail Dec 1. Call 905-430-7816. Apartments & Flats for RentA JANUARY 1ST, OLDE Whitby. Lovely, upper unit, 3-bedroom raised bunga- low. Parking, laundry in- cluded. Excellent neigh- bourhood. Close to GO/shopping. References, fi rst/last. $1275/month, Heat/hydro included. 1- 506-216-0353. LARGE 2 BEDROOM apartment downtown Port Perry, available January 1. $1,000 per month, appli- ances included. First & last required. 905-985-7039. LARGE 3-BEDROOM, main level of house,Green- bank. Fresh paint/wood fl oors/large private back- yard. Landlord looks after snow removal & grass cutting. No pets. Available immediately. (905)985- 3745. OSHAWA 1&2 bedroom apartments available Dec-1st. Newly renovated, clean, quite building. Fridge/stove included. No pets/smoking. First/last. References. Suitable for working persons. Call (905)786-2243 or (905)260-1397 OSHAWA 1-BDRM with walking distance to down- town & hospital. Available Dec 1st. Includes fridge, stove, utilities, laundry fa- cilities. $600/mth. No smoking/pets. Call 905- 438-9931 OSHAWA APTS. Clean quiet security monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905- 260-9085, 905-260-9095. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, clean, bright, spacious & quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, cable, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $850/month. Available Jan 1st. (905)434-7899 OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE - 2 bedrooms, laundry fa- cilities, 1-parking, $725/month plus Hydro, available Dec 1st. Call Val 905-720-0255. OSHAWA, LOVELY CLEAN main fl oor, 1-bed- room, large kitchen, private entrance & deck, self con- tained. Mary/Adelaide, near all amenities. $850 inclusive First/last. Available immediately. (905)903-2928. OSHAWA, Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866- 601-3083, 905-723-1009, 905-432-6912. www.apart mentsinontario.com OSHAWA, One Bedroom, bright, clean, quiet second fl oor apartment. Fridge, stove, utilities, cable, park- ing. $830 inclusive. Wilson and Olive. Call (905)986- 4889. OSHAWA, Ritson/Wolfe, 2-bdrm including utilities. Parking, fridge/stove in- cluded. First/last, available immediately. Call 647-404- 1786. PICKERING - WHITES/ BAYLY, 1-bedroom base- ment apt., recently reno- vated, clean, quiet, utilities and parking included. Available immediately. $830/month. No smoking. Call (905)420-3738. PICKERING - Whites/401 - 2 Bdrm Basement Apt, Lrge Liv Rm, Kit, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $900 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522 PICKERING Altona/King- ston. 1-bdrm basement apt. sep entrance, 1 park- ing, cable/utilities included. No smoking/pets. $750/mo. Available imme- diately. Call 905-509-4361 or 416-431-4395 PICKERING Altona/Shep- pard. 1-bedroom basement apartment, private en- trance, laundry, parking, immaculate. Suitable for quiet person, non-smoker, no pets. $775/month. (416)258-9804 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING LOCUST Hill. 2 bedroom Main fl oor of house, livingroom, dining room, kitchen, shared laundry. Available Jan. 1st. First/last, references Call 905-887-1024 PICKERING VILLAGE, charming semi-furnished self-contained bachelor garden suite apt. Bus at door, walk to Go. $750 all inclusive. Available immed. Katie (905)427-2782 ext 222. PICKERING, 1-BDRM large bsmt. apt. Sep en- trance, 1-parking. Close to Pickering Town Cen- tre/GO. $777/mo inclusive. Available Dec. 1st. No smoking/pets. Call (905)239-1050 PICKERING, DIXIE/HWY 2, one bedroom basement, separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, laundry, park- ing, cable, close to amenities, no smok- ing/pets. Dec. lst. $775 all inclusive. lst/last. (905)831-0001. PICKERING, MUST SEE 1-bedroom basement, very clean, full kitchen, bath- room, cable, internet, share laundry. no smok- ing/dogs. Female pre- ferred. Immediate $775 in- clusive (905)509-2737 PICKERING, Rose- bank/Sheppard, spacious 1-bdrm above ground apt, private entrance, separate laundry. $700/month. Park- ing and cable included. First/last. Available imme- diately. (647)231-5852. PICKERING, WHITES/ Sheppard. 2-Bdrm bsmt, spacious, very bright, 5 windows, hardwood fl oors, close to all amenities, 2-parking. $750/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. 416- 690-7030 PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy peaceful, beautiful town. Spacious 3-bdrm. In well- kept, quiet 3-storey build- ing. Balcony, 1-parking, Security Video. No Smok- ing/No dogs. First/last. 905-985-6032, 905-430- 7816. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious 2-bedrooms $835. Available immediate- ly/Dec. 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM main fl oor apartment on beautiful quiet street in north Oshawa. Separate living/dining-room; hard- wood-fl oors. Utilities, cable, high-speed. Very clean. Suitable for profes- sional adults or couple. Asking $1,100/mo. Available Dec.-1st. 905- 534-2409, 416-625-2409. STUDIO APARTMENT, main fl oor,private en- trance/lots of parking. Country location south of Port Perry. No pets/no smoking. First/last. $700/mo. all inclusive. Available now. 905-985- 9029. Apartments & Flats for RentA TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca TWO 2 BEDROOM apts in duplex, central Oshawa. $1050 & $950/mo inclu- sive. Immediate posses- sion. No pets/smokers. Call Dan Silver MinCom Durham Realty 905-404- 8200, or (613)825-5769 WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, Ajax New 1-bedroom plus living room, basement apartment. Separate en- trance & laundry. Parking. Available Dec. 16/earlier. No pets/smoking. $750/mo +utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649. WHITBY - Brock/Dundas. Large 2 bdrm. apt., small, quiet building. Parking, locker, no smoking/pets. $939/mo. + hydro. Avail. Dec. 1. Call 416-438-4895. WHITBY 1-bedroom $725/month, 2-bedroom $850/month plus hydro (heat included). 101-105 Craydon Rd. 2-bedroom, 303 Green St. $900/month plus heat/hydro. 905-432- 4365, 905-718-8253 WHITBY CLEAN, bright, 3 bedroom main fl oor apart- ment. 5 appliances, Cen- tral Air, $1000+50% utilities. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-655-9178 to view. WHITBY immaculate completely redone 1 & 2 bedroom central. Available Dec 1. $785 & $922, appli- ances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493- 3065. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH: Spa- cious 1&2 bedrooms starting $750-$900/month. Laundry, fi rst/last, mins to GO. Avail. Dec-1st. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon-Fri, references. Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM apartment, $725/month in- clusive. Very good loca- tion, 3-mins from Go sta- tion. Clean building. Park- ing included. Available immediately. Call (905)666-3627 or (905)809-3749. WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Offi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE LUXURY Condos. Available Immedi- ately. From $1100/All In- clusive. All 5 Appliances Included. Call Jennise To- day to View (905) 697- 8261 NORTH OSHAWA, 220 Ormond Dr., 3-bedroom, garage, parking, 5 appli- ances, air conditioning, fi n- ished basement, 2 bath- rooms, backyard, $1250/month plus hydro. (905)720-3684 Houses for Rent ! $ !A BETTER WAY OF LIFE! Own your own home. $0 down while available. From $675/mth, up to $3000 credit. Amaz- ing Value. Explore the pos- sibilities. Call Today~ The "Go-to guy" Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 1-866-576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca ! $0 DOWN- AN UN- BEATABLE 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. pag- er. 189 MILL St. Oshawa - 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 3 ap- pliances. Completely reno- vated, new fl oors. $1400+ utilities. First/last required. Available Jan. 1 Call Ryan 905-868-4978 3 BEDROOM, OSHAWA, main and upper level home, features hardwood fl oors, laundry, dishwash- er, 3 car parking, large landscaped backyard. Per- fect home for kids. $1,150 ALL INCLUSIVE. Jan lst, (905) 436-7411 3-BDRM HOUSE. 1+ acres. 10 min. north of Bowmanville. Avail. Dec. 1st. $1600/mo plus utilities. 2000-sq ft w/ex-large gar- age. Includes appliances. Call for appt. 905-449- 0168 3-BDRMS, OSHAWA, Rit- son/Taunton area, newer home, Parking, laundry, garage access. Near all amenities. Absolutely no pets/smoking. Before 5pm 1-877-687-7253 or after 416-562-2542. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE with garage, within walking dis- tance to College/Univer- sity, 3-bath, 4-appliances, a/c, 2-parking, fenced yard with deck. No smok- ing/pets. $1,300/month, plus utilities, Available January/12th. 905-571- 4372. 6-BDRM, 3-UNIT, 2-sto- rey, Semi, 3-Bathrooms, newly renovated, new car- pet/doors, suitable for big family/friends. 3-car park- ing, huge back yard, Oshawa, Centre St. S/Gibb $1550/month+Util, (905)947-1926. ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING! 6 months free then own any house from $695 / month PIT (Oac, Sca). No money down, nothing to lose. Why rent? I'll qualify you on the phone. Require good credit and family income $35,000 +. Bill Roka, Sales Rep, Remax Spirit Inc. Di- rect Line (905)449-3622 or 1-888-732-1600. wro- ka@trebnet.com Nobody sells more houses than Remax!!!!! AJAX, 4-BDRMS, 4 bath- rooms, fi n. bsmt w/walk- out, fenced backyard, fami- lyroom w/fi replace. Master w/ensuite & walk-in closet. $1600/mo+utilities. No smoking/pets. Call Larry Stewart, ReMax Realty Services Inc. 1-800-701- 0494 AJAX, Salem/Rossland, newer 4-bdrm house, 2-1/2 baths, garage, laundry fa- cilities, avail. Dec. 1st. $1600/mo+utilities. No pets. 647-831-7587. AJAX, WESTNEY/HWY 2, 4-bedroom, separate liv- ing/diningroom, 2-1/2 bath- rooms, fi re-place, central air, 4-appliances, double garage, walk out to deck. $1600/month plus utilities. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (416)283- 9512 BOWMANVILLE, winter- ized 2-bedroom cottage, garage, water access, pri- vate lakeside community. No pets/smoking preferred; suitable for 2. References. Available immed. First/last. $1000+utilities. Evenings Call Carol 905-623-2242 A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, November 20, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Friday, March 27th - Sunday, March 29th, 2009 Pickering Markets Trade Centre, Pickering For more info call Audrey (905) 426-4676 x 257 www.showsdurhamregion.com EXHIBITORS WANTED Heart & Home/Melissa Frances TRUE WAREHOUSE SALE Open to the Public only Once a Year! Nov. 17th- Nov 28th, Mon-Fri 10am - 5pm Saturday Nov. 22nd 10am - 2pm ** Closed Sunday ** 530 Westney Rd South, Unit 8, Ajax Home Decor, Giftware, Crafts, Scrapbooking and lots more !! 50 - 70 % OFF RETAIL CENTRAL WHITBY, 3+1 bedroom century home, ideal for gardening. Short term available, minimum 6 months. $1300/month plus utilities. First/last, referenc- es. (647)321-5989 COURTICE, 3 bedroom ranch bungalow, large lot, new fl oors and furnace. No pets/smoking. December 15th. $1100 plus utilities, (905)436-0518 LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION Bowmanville 4+ Bedroom. Ranch Style Bungalow with fi nished basement, ample parking, huge backyard and steps from ALL amenities. Available Dec 1st. Only $1700/All Inclusive. Call Jennise Today (905) 697- 8261 OSHAWA HOUSE beauti- ful detached 3-bdrm bun- galow, main fl oor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult or working couple. No smoking/pets. $1200-inclu- sive. fi rst/last/references. December/January 1st 905-721-9789, 905-922- 4751. PICKERING DETACHED 2 story all new 4 bdrm 3 baths large living/dining familyroom, double gar- age, main fl oor laundry huge yard, immediate $1600. (416)460-4823 WHITBY, IMMACULATE 3-bedroom, 2 bathroom, 5 min walk to all amenities, fridge, stove, washer, dryer included. First/last, $1400/month+ utilities. Available immediately. (905)424-1673. Houses for Rent REDUCED! NEWLY Renovated bungalow, ex- clusive Whitby location. 1700+sq. ft. 3+1-bdrms, Over $100,000 renova- tions. Everything new. Avail. Dec. 1st. No pets. Mature couple preferred. References. $1550/mo+ utilities. Call 905-244- 5050, 905-683-8296 REMODELED SMALL 2- bedroom bungalow, Scu- gog Island, near Casino. Available now. Includes 2,000 sq.ft. workshop with hydraulic hoist. $1600/mo. for both. 905-985-0925. Townhouses for RentT AJAX, BRAND NEW, nev- er lived -in 3-Bedroom Townhouse. Appliances in- cluded. No Smokers, NO Pets. Tenant to Pay All Utilities. Rent $1395/mth Call 416-409-3978. AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated town- house,3-bedroom$1099+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. BEAUTIFUL large 3-bed- room townhouse, at- tached-garage, driveway, fi nished-basement, close to schools, Harwood/Ross- land. Hardwood fl oors, no pets, avail. immediately, $1500+utilities. (905)428- 1105 or (647)285-0384. NORTH OSHAWA town- house, 3-bedrooms, gar- age, walkout basement. Close to all amenities, in- cludes water, $1,225 plus utilities. Available Dec 1st. Call (905)576-6312. NORTH OSHAWA, im- maculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age, 4 appliances. Avail immediately $1250 + utilities. Water inc. No smoking, 905-449-5999. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, 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.real- star.ca OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Pri- vate backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taun- ton Rd. & Simcoe St.) As about our move-in spe- cials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1095-$1295+utilities. 4-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. WHITBY ROSSLAND/ BROCK. 3-bedroom town- house, A/C, 5-appliances, parking, garage, backyard. Near schools. No smok- ing/pets. $1200/month plus utilities. Available now. First/Last. (905)686-7086. Rooms for Rent & WantedR A VERY LARGE bright room in clean, quiet home, North Whitby, OWN BATH, kitchen, laundry, cable, parking, FEMALE PRE- FERRED. Non-smok- er/pets. $475/month. Call (905)493-1819 or (416)797-3234 AJAX ROOM for rent, up- stairs, large, furnished/un- furnished, bedroom with en suite bath, walk in closet, newer large upscale house at Lake Ontario. $150 per week. 289-314-0868 LARGE 11'x20' bed sitting room. Share facilities, great location, on bus route to Durham College/ UOIT. $550 Available Dec 1st. Call 289-240-0192. Vendors WantedV Rooms for Rent & WantedR OSHAWA Simcoe/Went- worth near GM/shopping. Private entrance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/mi- crowave, use of furnished rec-room & TV. Suit 1-per- son. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 PICKERING - WHITES RD/401, Room for rent, $450/month. No pets or smoking. First/last & refer- ences required. 416-917- 4949. PICKERING, 401/White's Rd. Two fully furnished rooms, in executive home $600 and $650/inclusive. Ideal for out-of-towners on shiftwork. Dec 1st First/last 905-420-9949 or 416-410- 3045 SALEM/BAYLY, furnished room, in quiet family home. Female preferred, non smoker. Own washroom, pool, hot tub, laundry fa- cilities, parking. $450/ month, no pets. 289-892- 2985. Shared Accommodation AJAX NORTH, furnished room, clean, quiet house, share laundry, kitchen, washroom, cable, $450 mo. lst/last references. Ma- ture single working adult preferred. (905)239-2673 or (416)844-7458. AVAILABLE immediately, 3-bedroom townhouse in N.Oshawa has rooms, close to Durham College. Clean and maintained. Suitable for female profes- sionals/serious students. $475/month, plus shared utilities. First/last, referenc- es.(905)420-0995. OSHAWA, 4 bedroom townhouse to share. Clean, safe, central loca- tion. Laundry facilities, cable, parking. Internet available. $425 plus hydro. Prefer working person. Avail. immediately. (905)429-0038 SHARED ACCOMMODA- TION in Westshore area, Pickering. Suits single professional, non-smoking. Call 905-492-0409. SOUTH OSHAWA (1.5km to G.M.) 1 large Bedroom in house $550, 2 smaller rooms $500-each. Wire- less internet, phone, park- ing. Avail. immediately/ Dec 1. 905-728-8209; 519- 754-7214 WHITBY THICKSON/ DUNDAS large 1 bedroom $550 (negotiable) includes internet, cable, laundry, share rest of house. Suits working professional or student. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. 905-424-1429 SnowmobilesS 1997 SKIDOO MACH 1, 700cc, reverse, electric start, 4900 miles. Great condition. $3295, O.B.O. (905)432-5284. Lost & FoundL FOUND!!! BOUNDLESS ENERGY!!! Looking for some of your own?!!! VIS- IT herbalmagic.com AND GET YOURSELF BACK!!! Vendors WantedV Lost & FoundL MISSING SINCE Nov. 6th Rossland/Simcoe, north of Oshawa Hospital. "Bruiser" 10yr old brown tabby. Please call 905-839-94254 or 905-579-3961 if you have seen our family pet. Personals 47 YEAR OLD warm hearted attractive Christian male is seeking lady for friendship, possibly leading to long term relationship (serious replies). Box 15, c/o Port Perry Star, 180 Mary St., Unit 11, Port Perry L9L 1C4. Nannies Live-in/out LIVE IN caregiver required for 13-year-old girl in Ajax (female preferred). Please call 905-428-1341 or e- mail sjcaregiv- er@gmail.com P/T-NANNY REQUIRED for 1-year old twin boys, Whitby area. Must have relevant experience, cur- rent criminal reference check, and fi rst aid train- ing. Please forward re- sume to keke.brennan @sympatico.ca Daycare Available BABYSITTER AVAILABLE babies to pre-school. Experienced, references, Rotherglen Rd. S. (Westney and Bram- well). Call Angie (905)239- 5426 or cell (647)999- 3243 GUILDWOOD VILLAGE Montessori School AMI Programs: 18 months to 13 years. 4637 Kingston Rd., Scarborough, call for infor- mation and to visit 416- 266-0424 gvmontessori.ca Health & Homecare NOT READY FOR retire- ment home? Private rooms for rent in warm/friendly home. Companionship, homecooked meals, laun- dry, housekeeping by qualifi ed male PSW. Suitable for gentlemen. Karl 905-743-9397 Articles for SaleA 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. AIR COMPRESSOR, 80gal. tank, 10Hp, year 2000 model, Asking $2000. Other machinery available. Call (416)705- 5375 ALL NATURAL BEEF, no chemicals, government in- spected, custom cut, sides $2.19/lb, halfsides 115lbs, $250. Home grown cattle. Orono. (905)983-9471. ANTIQUE MAPLE tables. One 6' with 6 chairs $300. one with 4 chairs $100. Make me a offer! (905)428-7266 Warehouse SaleW Articles for SaleA APPLIANCES, refrigera- tor, stove, heavy duty Ken- more washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell separately, can deliver. Call (905)903-4997 ATTRACTIVE 7PC dining room suite, in pecan fi nish. 4 cane back chairs with upholstered seats, made in Canada by Sklar Peppler, clean lines, excellent con- dition. Delivered $675. (905)428-6187 BARGAIN. SLIDING mir- ror doors. Moving from unit to garage. Clearing show- room & stock. Many sizes. Delivered & installed. 416- 618-8805 BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL fl ooring. 1 or more rooms, I do it all! Carpets starting from $1.20-sq.-ft. installed. Laminate 15mm $2.20-sq-ft. Installation avail. Residential, com- mercial. Satisfaction guar- anteed. Free Estimate. Lexus Flooring, Mike 905- 431-4040 CASH & CARRY ON IKEA Furniture. Bedroom set, dining set, sofas. Con- tact Lisa 416-6115 lqforever@hotmail.com CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equipment Ltd. Kubota Construction, New Holland Construction used equip- ment. Durham, Clarington, Northumberland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 COUCH, FULL size black leather sofa $750. Beige leather recliner couch $850 (905)922-7015 FIREWOOD, $325/deliv- ered per bush cord, fully seasoned hardwood. Call Peter Cell - (416)804-6414 or (905)728-8530. GIBSON ES335 - Dot neck, red, 2 years new, in the case , never used. $2200 obo. Also, GODIN LGX - 4 years new (PRS fi nish), $825 obo. Ask for David 905-434-2970. HAIR DRESSER equip- ment, 6-hydraulic chairs, 2- chair dryers, 4-shampoo chairs, clothes dryer. Best offer. (647)282-6677. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905- 259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA. Pickering. Custom cabinet, 5-6 per- son, never used. Warran- ty. Sacrifi ce $3,795. Call 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS, 2008 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacrifi ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MASSEY-FERGUSON, 135 diesel loader tractor. Complete with chains, two buckets, rotary cutter, blade, 3-furrow plow, good condition. $8,000. (705)426-2594. SOLID WHITE oak enter- tainment unit, 5 shelves, two drawers, t.v. shelf. with doors (905)263-8124 Warehouse SaleW Articles for SaleA MOVING SALE- wedding dress 3yrs old, sz 14 -$200 obo, collector stereo side- board $150 obo, dishwash- er $50 obo. call (289) 688- 5982 leave message NINTENDO Wii XBOX 360 PS2. Make backup copies usable with the in- stallation of a modchip. Supplied/installed/warrant- ed from $75. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (north end Oshawa) or check www.durhammods.com PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, re- pairs & pre-purchase con- sultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427- 7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 PRESTIGE SCOOTER, hardly used (5 or 6 times). Like new. Paid $4,000. Asking $l,500. (905)421- 1700. RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Com- puters, DVD Players, Fur- niture, Bedding, Patio Fur- niture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. SOFA & LOVESEAT (dark multi-colours, good condi- tion. Also white daybed incl. mattress, mint condi- tion. Call 905-435-8151 TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT AP- PLIANCES new coin washers $699 and new coin dryers $599., also reconditioned coin washer and dryers available, new Danby apt-size freezers $209, new 24" and 30" ranges $399., wide selection of new and reconditioned appliances available. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 WASHER AND DRYER, Inglis side by side heavy duty like new $250 each or $425 both 416-343-8207. WOOD STOVE - high effi - ciency EPA rated airtight woodstove. Heats up to 2000 sq. ft. One year old. $500. Call 705-357-2358. Vendors WantedV Family Health & Lifestyle Show McKinney - Whitby VENDORS WANTED Book early, limited space April 18 and 19 Call Devon or Cara 905-579-4400 VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Spring Home Show March 14, 15, 16 Call 905-579-4400 Ask for Devon or Wendy Arts & Crafts December 6th, 2008 9am - 5pm Campus Craft Show VENDORS WANTED Lynn Tulloch (905) 721-1609 Ext. 233 Contact: DURHAM COLLEGE UOIT Firewood 100% A KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD, excellent, very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measure- ment. Free delivery. De- pendable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch fi rewood. $100/face cord. 416-716-4332, 905-449- 2100. Pets, Supplies, Boarding 3 YORKIE PUPS, 5 months old, vet checked, needles, dewormed. 2 fe- males $1,000 each; 1 male $900. Call 905-985-9320. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN re- triever puppies. Experi- enced breeder since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guarantee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303 GOLDENDOODLE & Lab- radoodle puppies gor- geous colours, very low to no shed, great family pets, new litters ready in De- cember. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com PUREBREED Yorkshire Terrier puppies, Only 2 Males left! Raised in loving home. Tails docked, dew claws removed, vet checked, fi rst shots, de- wormed. $800. each. Call for more information. Evenings 905-352-3995, cell 905-376-4452 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shed- ding, vaccinated, de- wormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. Cars for Sale 1994 DODGE Caravan Sport. Emerald Green. 3.0L. Auto-Factory Tint, 5-spoke alloy wheels, great looking minivan! 215K. Mechanic owned/ maintained, not a body man, could use a little TLC on L/Door, Rocker panel. Must go before snow fl ies. $1595 o.b.o 416-779-9658 1995 CHRYSLER Intrepid. Candy Apple Red. 3.3L Automatic. 230K. Mechan- ic owned/ maintained, not a body man, could use a little TLC on R/R º. Runs smooth, drives great. Great Winter car, must go before snow fl ies. $1295 o.b.o 416-779-9658 1996 OLDSMOBILE Delta, fully loaded, excellent con- dition, 282,000kms, super charger engine. $1,500. O.B.O. (905)419-0599. 1997 SUNFIRE Green, 208,000-kms, $500 as is or best offer. Call 905-623- 4733 1998 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4x4, only 178,000 kil., like new inside and out. All power, keyless entry, well maintained, original owner, $5,200 certifi ed. (905)430- 8624 2003 FORD WINDSTAR V-6, 3.8L, 120,000-Km, 7-passenger, pw/d/l, air, cruise, tow pkg, well-main- tained, very clean, excel- lent condition. Certifi ed $4900. (905)430-9243 or cell 905-449-9243 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques and Collectable, for an Uxbridge Estate selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include: Ultramatic double bed (like new), ches- terfi eld and chair, cedar chest, loveseats, oak tables, set of Rosenthal dishes, silver overlay, sterling, Limoges, crocks, fl at irons, records, 30pcs of sterling jewelry, 3pc Sherman necklace set, gold jewelry, cast iron horse and fi re wagon, US Zone Germany toys, Wyandott toys, metalcraft, tootsie and dinky cars, collector plates, plus many other interesting items. NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 Auctions Cars for Sale 2003 SATURN WAGON, 93k, one owner, 4 cyl, $6990; 96 Cavalier, 105k loaded, $3200; 02 Taurus wagon, sunroof, 178k, loaded, $4400; 05 Nissan Sentra 1.8 Special Edition, loaded, 112k, $6990. 2-year warranty (905)922- 2010 (416)841-1487 www.fi nelineauto.ca 2004 TOYOTA Echo, great on gas! Silver 2dr Hatch- back, Auto, Air, Intermittent Wipers, 146k, certifi ed $5995. Call 905-623-6275 2005 GRAND PRIX. 120,000kms. Excellent condition, certifi ed, e-test- ed. Asking, $9,000. (905)686-5453 or (416)877-1496. Best offer, must sell. 2006 PONTIAC G6 GTP 4-door sedan showroom condition. Fully loaded, heated leather seats, pow- er sun roof, a/c, 70K (80% highway driving). Asking $15,500 Call Jim (905)725- 5794 NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be re- quired. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca Cars WantedC ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ $ 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 Always the best cash deal - up to $300 for your good scrap cars, trucks and vans. Speedy service. (905) 655-4609 or (416) 286-6156. $ $250+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, alumi- num, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896- 7066 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehi- cles must be in running condition. Call (905)427- 2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES Trucks for SaleT 1996 DIESEL 3/4 ton (2500) Chev, 4X4, great working condition. $8,200. Call Bob (905)983-9087. 1999 FORD Ranger XLT, stepside, 3L, 2 wheel drive, automatic, new tires, rims, brakes, 131,500 kms, certifi ed & e-tested. $4500 o.b.o. (905)433-9474 Auctions Vans/ 4-Wheel DriveV 1999 WHITE ASTRO VAN XL, 182,000kms, very clean, no rust, many new parts. Asking $3500, O.B.O. (905)432-9449. 2001 DODGE Caravan Sport, fully loaded, 7-seat- er, cd/player, rear a/c, well maintained $1200. Call 416-720-6073 or 905-619- 9530 Antique Cars 1918 - 490 CHEVROLET Touring. Built in Oshawa, 50% restored, no rust! (905)342-3439, evenings. Adult Entertainment Asian Girls Hot, Sexy, Busty Best Service 24/7 Out Calls Only 289-634-1234 416-833-3123 ASIAN BEAUTIES Best service in town. Great deals. 24/ 7. Out calls only 416-273-0254 647-339-1800 EXOTIC DANCERS needed, no license required. Earn $1,000 - $3,000 weekly. 19+. Cook and Door Staff needed, apply in person. (905) 420-2595 947 Dillingham Rd, Pickering. MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com We take the guesswork and stress out of Renovation Projects. While weeding out the shysters Visit www.The Reno Depot.com for your next Renovation Project. Renovators & Contractors Wanted. Apply online or for more information email info@therenodepot.com W.R. Gosse Renovations A Complete line of Service for all your home improvements. Remodel your kitchen or bathroom. Finish your basement. For a Free Estimate Call: Wade: 416-452-5060 Rob: 416-407-2085 B a t h r o o m Renovations& Repairs By Quality Construction 905 626-3771 www. QBATH.com FREE ESTIMATES Call Dan for a FREE Estimate 905.436.9823 or Cell: 905.243.1459 Interiors / Exterior • Commercial / Residential Over 25 Years Experience • Competitive Prices OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 Home Improvement Painting & Decorating Home Improvement HANDY MAN ✓ Kitchen ✓ Bathrooms ✓ Plumbing ✓ Painting All small jobs Call (647)293-9467 MAN FOR ALL SEASONS ● Eavestrough Cleaning ●Fall Cleanups ●Interior Painting Free Estimates (905) 420-0402 (905) 903-0402 Painting & Decorating ROMEO PAINTING Specializing in interior and exterior painting. Call now for free estimates (905) 686-9128 Home Improvement TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 Moving & Storage Apple Moving Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)532-9056 (416)533-4162 (905)239-1263 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, November 20, 2008, PAGE 17 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Service Directory Painting & Decorating SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 Houses for Rent Houses for Rent ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE..... CALL OUR CLASSIFIED REPTODAY AJAX 905-683-0707 Welcome LOGAN ROBERT ABLACK Born Thursday, October 9th, 2008 Ajax Pickering Hospital at 9:55p.m., weighing 9 lbs. 2 oz. Proud Parents Simone De Abreu & Cameron Ablack Little brother for Brandi Delighted Grandparents Anne & Carl De Abreu Ann & Robert Ablack #6 for Great Grandpa Boon John Collins Uncles Carl & Daniel and the rest of the family couldn't be happier. Memorial Service to celebrate the life of RALPH F. WEBSTER Saturday, November 29th, at 1:00 pm St. George's Anglican Church (new church) 77 Randall Drive Pickering Village, Ajax Reception to follow at St. George's Obituaries Obituaries NEW in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Milestones is coming as a “fee for service” for the following special occasions: Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries & Engagement notices. Submissions are limited to 50 words or less and one photograph for the low price of $29 plus GST. Pre-payment is required. ALL NOTICES MUST BE TYPED OR PRINTED CLEARLY. Email milestones to ajaxmilestones@durhamregion.com; pictures should be sent as jpgs. For more information call Erin at 905-683-5110. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, November 20, 2008 newsdurhamregion 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! Valid for new customers only. One card per family. Dirty Car? $14.99 4!8 1SPVE4Q POTPS #OME Shine WITHUS #OME Shine WITHUS 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. A limited number of Passports are produced for one merchant every three weeks. Passports are available while supply lasts. See terms and conditions online at www.passporttosavings.ca Other great passports available at: www.passporttosavings.ca 4 Free Hand Car Washes or 3 Free Hand Van, Truck, SUV Washes (Value: 4 x $15 = $60) Buy 1 Get 1 Free Wash and Vac Supreme (Value: $59) Larger vehicles add $20 50% off the ʻCompleteʼ Rust Cure™ package (18 months of protection) (Value: $65) Larger vehicles add $20 50% off Gem Coat Paint Protection (Value: $60) 50% off High Speed Polishing and a FREE wax (Value: $229) Buy 1 Get 1 Free Fabric Protection (Value: $89) Buy 1 Get 1 Free Leather Treatment (Value: $89) FINE DETAILS passport offers: 1. ONLINE: www.passporttosavings.ca 2. CALL: 905-426-4676 ext 222 3. IN PERSON: 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax All offers expire on November 30, 2009 3 EASY WAYS TO BUY $2499 ONLY Over $600 in savings from the WESTNEY ROAD, AJAX plus GST Births planningplanning aa floridafl orida vacationvacation ratesrates AS LOWAS LOW ASAS $$8585//nightnight On your next Florida vacation, don’t be satisfi ed with a ‘two-bed-and-washroom hotel room’ when you can stay in a luxurious and well-appointed condo, Villa or Pool Home! Find homes available at all the popular Florida destinations including Disney World! Deal directly wit h hd the owner f o r r t directly witdirectly w Condos, Villas & Poo l l V Homes! VISIT US AT The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away! MANY vacation homes to choose from! All areas of Florida. You choose where you want to be. Choose from Condos, Villas, Pool homes and from 3 to 8 Bedroom homes Sunday November 30, 2008 Kingsway College, Oshawa 10 am – 5 pm Christmas Craft Show The 7th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be a magical shopping experience you won’t want to miss. You’re invited to wander through our fabulous show of great gift ideas. Browse through over 100 booths 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 $ WATCH FOR FALL-ING PRICES!! 888-639-7904888-639-7904 NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2009NO PAYMENTS UNTIL 2009 www.morevillageusedcars.comwww.morevillageusedcars.com 19 Harwood Ave., S Ajax19 Harwood Ave., S Ajax “We need your used vehicle”“We need your used vehicle” VILLAGE USEDUSED CARSCARS More Sale prices are plus gst, pst, etching, admin., e-test, lockwheels and pde. Down payment as shown above, amortized terms are as follows: 2004 60 months/05, 06 72 months/07, 84 months/08 96 months. Terms 60, 72, 84 and 96 months. Example: $10,000 fi nanced over 60 mo. = $53.22 weekly. Finance rate 8.39%, cost of borrowing is $2416.05. OAC. *daily rental. Vehicles may not be exactly as shown SAMESAME LOCATIO N LOCATIO N FOR 3 5 FOR 35 Y EARSYEARS 100%100% APPR O V A L APPR O V A L 0%0% FINANCI N G FINANC I N G AVAILABLE AVAILAB L E OACOAC STOCK# V372 $$26,98826,988 2008 DODGE DURANGO LTD or$$8888Weekly Leather, Sunroof STOCK# US202 $$23,88823,888 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LT or$$8080Weekly Leather PD DVDSTOCK# US9897 $$19,88819,888 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 or$$7272Weekly 5.7 Hemi, 2WD, Leather STOCK# US283 $$33,88833,888 2008 FORD F-150 FX4 or$$124124Weekly Leather, Loaded, 38.6 kmSTOCK# P51 $$26,88826,888 2007 CHRYSLER 300C or$$9999Weekly Leather, Sunroof, Loaded STOCK# V325A $17,88817,888 2006 KIA SORENTO or$$6666Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# D252 $$14,88814,888 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT or$$5555Weekly Leather, Sunroof, 5 spd STOCK# V397 $$14,88814,888 2007 HONDA FIT or$$5555Weekly Auto, Air STOCK# V333 $$18,88818,888 2007 DODGE NITRO SXT or$$6969Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# V384 $$13,88813,888 2004 ACURA 1.7 EL or$$6666Weekly 5 Speed, Leather STOCK# V361 $$14,88814,888 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX or$$6161Weekly Auto, Air STOCK# V170A $$12,88812,888 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT or$$4747Weekly PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise STOCK# V345 $17,48817,488 2007 HONDA CIVIC or$$6464Weekly Auto STOCK# V370 $$15,88815,888 2006 HONDA CIVIC or$$5858Weekly 5 Speed, Air $$9,8889,888 2001 HONDA CIVIC Auto, Air or$$7272Weekly STOCK# V197 SUPERCREW THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 20, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com LOSSA SENIOR SENIOR BOYS HOCKEY Recent standings EAST DIVISION TEAM W L T P F A Ajax 2 0 0 4 14 1 Anderson 2 0 0 4 20 8 Eastdale 2 0 0 4 8 3 Notre Dame 1 2 0 2 9 11 O’Neill 1 1 0 2 7 11 Clarington Central 0 1 1 1 6 13 Austin 0 2 0 0 5 7 Paul Dwyer 0 2 0 0 5 7 McLaughlin 0 3 0 0 3 20 WEST DIVISION TEAM W L T P F A St. Mary 3 0 0 6 16 5 Pickering 2 0 0 4 15 6 Holy Trinity 2 0 0 4 12 5 All Saints 2 1 0 4 16 14 Pine Ridge 1 1 1 3 11 11 Bowmanville 0 1 2 2 10 13 Dunbarton 0 1 1 1 7 9 Uxbridge 0 1 1 1 4 10 Henry St. 0 2 0 0 6 20 PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION HOUSE LEAGUE STANDINGS NOVICE - DODGE CARAVAN KIDS TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Red Wings 6 6 0 0 21 5 12 Bruins - Service Master 6 4 1 1 17 6 9 Maple Leafs - Caravan for Kids 6 4 2 0 17 13 8 Sharks - Caravan for KIds 6 3 3 0 25 18 6 Wild - Caravan for Kids 6 2 4 0 13 15 4 Black Hawks - Caravan for Kids 5 1 3 1 16 24 3 Senators - Caravan for Kids 6 0 4 2 15 28 2 Flyers - Brian English Found. 5 1 4 0 8 23 2 ATOM DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Maple Leafs - Pizza Pizza 6 4 1 1 37 27 9 Boyer Pontiac Buick GMC 5 4 0 1 20 14 9 Mapleridge Mechanical 5 4 1 0 34 17 8 Sharks - Pizza Pizza 6 3 3 0 32 31 6 The Big M 6 3 3 0 37 37 6 Bob Baun Hockey Club 6 3 3 0 22 29 6 OPG 6 1 5 0 24 34 2 Red Wings - Pizza Pizza 6 0 6 0 14 31 0 PEEWEE DIVISION LONE STAR TEXAS GRILL TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Boyer Pontiac Buick GMC 6 5 0 1 22 13 11 John Vos Landscaping 6 5 1 0 29 20 10 PV - Source for Sports 6 3 3 0 27 24 6 Balsam Lake Leafs 6 3 3 0 21 19 6 Dickson Printing 6 3 3 0 24 25 6 Howie Burrows - State Farm 6 3 3 0 15 16 6 Web Construction 6 2 3 1 20 19 5 Innovative Awards 6 2 4 0 15 16 4 OPG 6 2 4 0 25 31 4 Formula Ford Lincoln 6 1 5 0 17 32 2 BANTAM DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Eastern Construction 6 5 0 1 32 13 11 Allsource Inc. 6 5 1 0 26 13 10 Vicdom Sand & Gravel 6 4 2 0 16 12 8 PV - Source for Sports 6 3 1 2 29 26 8 Labels Plus Inc. 6 3 3 0 21 27 6 Nebraska Collision Centre Inc. 6 2 3 1 22 23 5 Harrisons Auto Service Repairs 6 2 3 1 15 17 5 Investors Group / K Murdock 6 2 4 0 20 23 4 Pickering Honda 6 1 4 1 10 22 3 Boyer Pontiac Buick 6 0 6 0 13 28 0 MINOR MIDGET DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS OPG 6 5 1 0 27 12 10 HomeLife/Cimerman real estate 6 4 2 0 26 14 8 Pickering Square Dental 6 4 2 0 26 24 8 Pickering Playing Fields 6 4 2 0 25 23 8 Pace Consulting 6 3 2 1 29 30 7 P V - Source for Sports 6 3 3 0 26 19 6 Winston Shagwell’s 6 3 3 0 26 32 6 Grain Process Enterprises 6 1 4 1 20 25 3 Monarch Kitchen & Bath Centre 6 1 5 0 15 27 2 Master Mechanic - Pickering 6 1 5 0 9 23 2 MIDGET-JUVENILE DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Knights of Columbus 6 4 1 1 27 17 9 Ryswin Graphix Inc. 6 3 2 1 21 17 7 Legend Music Enterprises 6 3 2 1 16 15 7 Paul Etherington - RE/MAX 6 3 2 1 15 14 7 Gray Dog Promotions 6 3 3 0 19 15 6 Winston Shagwell’s 6 3 3 0 27 24 6 In Memory of Derek Cameron 6 1 4 1 16 27 3 E M Brien 6 1 4 1 13 25 3 PICKERING OLDTIMERS HOCKEY LEAGUE OVER-35 DIVISION Standings as of Nov. 17 TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Bay Dukes 12 7 0 5 68 42 19 Virtual Law Flyers 12 6 2 4 72 60 16 Hawg Farmers 12 6 3 3 53 41 15 Penguins 12 7 4 1 51 53 15 Shagwells 12 6 5 1 73 62 13 Intrepid 12 3 6 3 34 41 9 Re/Max 12 1 8 3 48 73 5 Flames 12 1 9 2 33 60 4 Results (Nov. 12): Hawg Farmers 5 vs. Virtual Law Flyers 5; Penguins 9 vs. Re/Max 1; Shagwell’s 13 vs. Flames 4. Results (Nov. 16): Bay Dukes 5 vs. Virtual Law Flyers 5; Pen- guins 2 vs. Intrepid 1; Shagwells 5 vs. Flames 3. OVER-50 DIVISION Standings as of Nov. 17 TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Canadians 12 8 3 1 57 32 17 RoadRunners 12 8 3 1 52 34 17 Buds 12 6 4 2 57 51 14 Bruins 12 6 5 1 42 40 13 SloFlames 12 3 8 1 47 64 7 Rusty Blades 12 2 10 0 25 59 4 Results (Nov. 12): Bruins 3 vs. Canadians 0; Buds 3 vs. Rusty Blades 1; RoadRunners 6 vs. SloFlames 2.. Results (Nov. 16): Buds 8 vs. Canadians 3; Slo-Flames 7 vs. Rusty Blades 1; RoadRunners 5. vs. Bruins 1. Scoreboard NOVEMBER 20, 2008 AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Ajax boxer packs a punch OSHAWA — The Motor City Boxing Club of Oshawa hosted the Ontario Open Provincial Boxing Championships at the Oshawa Holiday Inn recently. On the card was Ajax Boxing Club’s Michael Affaine, right, who got the better of his Motor City opponent, Cody Nixon, in this bout. AJAX NISSAN 500 BAYLY ST. 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Total lease obligation is $16,404/ $10,875/ $17,203/ $23,198. ††Financing offers are on a new 2009 Rogue 2.5 S FWD (W6RG19 AA00)/ 2009 Versa Hatchback 1.8 S (B5LG59 AA00)/ 2009 Altima Sedan 2.5 S (T4RG19 AE00) MSRP is $23,798/ $13,598/ $23,998 fi nanced at 2.9%/ 3.9%/ 2.9% APR equals $312/ $205/ $317 per month for 72/ 72/ 72 months. $2,531/ $0/ $2,371 down payment or equivalent trade may be required. Cost of borrowing is $1,929.48/ $1,674.94/ $1,962.14 for a total obligation of $24,999/ $14,747/ $25,230. Freight and PDE ($1,500)/ ($1,325)/ ($1,400), taxes (including $100 excise tax), license, insurance, $84 PPSA, and registration are extra. ¥1.9% purchase fi nancing for up to 60 months available onlyon 2009 Altima Sedan and 2009 Rogue models. Lease and fi nance offers available on Nissan vehicles on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Retailer order/ trade may be necessary. Vehicles may require factory order. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers. Offers valid between November 1st and December 1st, 2008. ‡$30,698 MSRP for a 2009 Rogue SL AWD model w/Premium Package (Y6SG19 BK00), CVT transmission/ $16,498 MSRP for a 2009 Versa Hatchback 1.8 SL (B5RG59 AA00) manual transmission/ $29,498 MSRP for a 2009 Altima Sedan 3.5 SE (T4SG59 AA00), manual transmission/ $47,498 MSRP for a 2009 Murano LE AWD (L6SG19 AA00), CVT transmission. Destination and PDE charges ($1,500)/ ($1,325)/ ($1,400)/ ($1,500) license, registration, insurance, duties and applicable taxes (including excise tax and fuel conservation tax, where applicable) are extra. All prices are subject to change without notice. 1For more information, see www.iihs.org. 22008, Forbesautos.com. 3$600 Nissan Graduate Program rebate available on new 2009 Versa Hatchback model only. 4Best in class fuel economy claim is based on 2007 Nissan Altima vs. non-hybrid competitors in Lower Middle Sedan Category. ΔBased on Transport Canada approved test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary with driving conditions - use for comparison only.ROGUE 2.5 S FWD 2009 LEASE IT OWN IT CITY: 9.1L/100km (31 MPG) HWY: 7.2L/100km (39 MPG)▲ $289† PER MONTH LEASE $312 †† PER MONTH 5.9% LEASE RATE 2.9% FINANCE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS $2,531 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS $600 BONUS CASH** $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT EXCLUDES FREIGHT & PDE FOR 72 MONTHS $2,531 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS $600 BONUS CASH** $23,798 MSRP EXCLUDES FREIGHT & PDE VERSA HATCHBACK 1.8 S 2009 LEASE IT OWN IT CITY: 7.9L/100km (36 MPG) HWY: 6.3L/100km (45 MPG)▲ $181† PER MONTH LEASE $205 †† PER MONTH 4.9% LEASE RATE 3.9% FINANCE RATE FOR 60 MONTHS PLUS $400 BONUS CASH** $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT EXCLUDES FREIGHT & PDE $0 DOWN PAYMENT FOR 72 MONTHS PLUS $400 BONUS CASH** $13,598 MSRP EXCLUDES FREIGHT & PDE ALTIMA SEDAN 2.5 S 2009 LEASE IT OWN IT CITY: 8.9L/100km (32 MPG) HWY: 6.1L/100 (46 MPG)▲ $309† PER MONTH LEASE $317 †† PER MONTH 5.9% LEASE RATE 2.9% FINANCE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS $2,371 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS $600 BONUS CASH** $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT EXCLUDES FREIGHT & PDE FOR 72 MONTHS $2,371 DOWN PAYMENT PLUS $600 BONUS CASH** $23,998 MSRP EXCLUDES FREIGHT & PDE 2009 NISSAN 2009 NISSAN 2009 NISSAN “Best New SUV/CUV Under $35,000” Awarded “Top Safety Pick” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.1 BON US $600** PREPAID VISA*CARD 2.5 SL AWD model w/Premium Package shown‡ $600 GRAD REBATE 3 “ Top 10 least expensive vehicles to own”2 – forbesautos.com BONUS $400** PREPAID VISA*CARD 1.8 SL model shown‡ BEST IN CLASS FUEL ECONOMY4 BONUS $600** PREPAID VISA*CARD 3.5 SE model shown‡ * ** 4537 1234 5678 9012 00/00 G RAYMOND 4537 EXPIRATION: END OF $2,000** GET A BONUS PREPAID VISA* CARD FOR UP TOBONUSDAYS 1.9%PURCHASE FINANCING FOR UP TO 60 MONTHS ON SELECT MODELS¥ *See us for details QUALITY PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2007 NISSAN VERSA HATCHBACK* $12,99512,995Loaded, Warranty! 2007 NISSAN SENTRA SEDAN* $12,99012,990Auto, Air, CD & More! 2004 NISSAN SENTRA SPORT $$9,7709,7705 spd, Air, Cute Car 2004 NISSAN ARMADA LE $22,88822,8884x4, Leather, Loaded! 2005 NISSAN QUEST VAN $12,99012,990Loaded, DVD, Quads! 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