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But not everyone thinks it’ll run smoothly. Ward 1 City Councillor Jennifer O’Connell thinks the issue should have been discussed at Pickering Council. “Specifically, I believe questions regard- ing the selection process, criteria, the mon- itoring program and community involve- ment in this process needs to be discussed by members of Council in an open forum,” she said in a letter presented to Council. She’s also afraid of what will happen to the garbage that’s left at the curb. “Who’s going to clean it up?” she said, answering her own question with “the tax- payers.” Perhaps the problem is not diversion, but education, she continued. Also, since the holiday season produces more garbage ✦ See Region, Page 4 durhamregion.comP PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 D U R H A M C.S.I.C.S.I. The UOIT Forensic Science program invited people in on Saturday to play Crime Scene Investigation officers, much like in the CSI television series. The fundraiser, called Crime Pays, raised $1,390 for the United Way. Crime pays Heather Hart lets the mallet, and the “blood,” fly during the Crime Pays fundraiser. Participants learned about crime scene investigating. Mike Aitchison checks out some fingerprint clues during the United Way fundraiser Crime Pays. Participants learned fingerprinting, crime-scene techniques and had the chance to solve a fictitious crime. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos A blood spatter simulation was part of the United Way fundraiser Crime Pays. Participants recreated different blood spatter effects using various implements. Mesha Thompson, a fourth-year student of the UOIT Forensic Science Program, displays her nest of maggots during the Crime Pays fundraiser. Participants in the Crime Pays fundraiser for the United Way tried to figure out a mock crime scene and learned about real CSI techniques. Trial hears accused worked with cops By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com WHITBY — The trial of two bikers ac- cused by a police agent of plotting to com- mit murder has been rocked by the revela- tion that one of the men on trial is himself a police informant. Witness Steven Gault reacted with disbe- lief when defence lawyer Glen Orr dropped the bombshell that Remond Akleh, one of the men on trial, had signed on to provide information to police -- about Mr. Gault. “You’ve got to be kidding,” said Mr. Gault, who admitted on the stand later the infor- mation had taken him totally by surprise. The development is an astonishing twist in the case against Mr. Akleh and Mark Stephenson, two high-ranking Hells An- gels accused of conspiring with Mr. Gault, a fellow Angel in the Oshawa chapter, to assassinate a rival biker with ties to the Bandidos gang. Mr. Gault has testified he was a police agent gathering information on drug deal- ing among bikers when the two men ap- proached him with the plot in June 2006. Mr. Akleh and Mr. Gault have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit murder and counselling to commit murder. Defence lawyers Mr. Orr, representing Mr. Akleh, and Brian Grys for Mr. Stephen- son have subjected Mr. Gault to several days of withering cross-examination, put- ting before the jury Mr. Gault’s criminal re- cord of violence and fraud and suggesting his motive in implicating the two men now on trial was revenge for past differences. Jurors have heard in detail about the events of 2003, when Mr. Akleh, armed with information provided by Mr. Gault’s ex-wife, accused Mr. Gault of being a po- lice informant. The matter was a source of animosity that led Mr. Gault to demand Mr. Akleh be thrown out of the Hells Angels. 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Ajax and Pickering Locations pickeringtowncentre.com Wednesday November 26, 2008 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comRIDE’s back, 15 are charged DURHAM — Fifteen people were charged with drunk driving as Durham police took to the streets for the first week of their annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Ev- erywhere) campaign. More than 1,260 vehicles were stopped at checkpoints throughout the region with 123 motorists being asked to provide breath samples; 28 drivers had their licences sus- pended for 12 hours after registering warn- ing readings on breath-testing devices, po- lice said. In addition three motorists with G1 or G2 licences were charged for breaching their no-alcohol restrictions and a number of other charges were laid, police said. Robbery report leads to grow-op WHITBY — A report of a home invasion robbery led to the discovery of a marijuana grow operation in a Whitby home Thurs- day, police said. A 42-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman face drug charges in connection with the grow-op, which was found after Durham police responded to an incident in which four men forced their way into a Jermyn Street home, threatened those inside and then made off with property. Officers saw evidence of the grow-op and contacted drug cops, who obtained a search warrant for the house. Police seized grow equipment and five pounds of marijuana remnants. Police continue to look for the suspects, described as two white men and two black men. Bombshell dropped at biker trial than usual, she thinks it’s not the best time to run the project. “Is this going to be a true reflection of the real waste in our community?” she said. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson said staff will go door-to-door to educate residents participating in the project. “It’s a very aggressive project, but education is a big part of it,” he said. In a letter sent to Amberlea residents, Cliff Curtis, the Region’s commissioner of works, said there will be public information sessions on Tuesday, Dec. 9 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Pickering. Information packages will be de- livered to residents on the week of Dec. 15, which will include a sufficient supply of clear bags to use during the study, and on the weeks of Dec. 22, 29 and Jan. 5, residents will receive door hangers to remind them of the start date. Timing is a concern since December isn’t the best time for public education, said Ward 1 Regional Coun- cillor Bonnie Littley, but she voted in support of the pilot at the Region. “Do I think that they’re pushing this too fast?” she said at Pickering Council. “Absolutely.” She would rather have had a pilot to work with resi- dents in multi-residential housing without waste diver- sion and she thinks expanding the blue bin program to add more recyclables is needed. 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Exclusive “Wee Learn” Educational Program AJAX/PICKERING 1-866-333-3299 www.weewatch.com The Happiest Children The Happiest Providers durhamregion.comP PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 Pickering mayor opposes project By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Despite opposition from the mayor of Pickering, the Region is moving forward with a clear garbage bag pilot project in Pickering and Courtice. A route of about 750 homes will be selected in each community and the program will start in January. Dur- ham wants to see if the clear bags will increase the use of green bins and blue boxes by those people still toss- ing kitchen waste and recyclables into the garbage. The pilot runs for three months and, in the last stage, bags with blue and green bin material in them will be left at the curb and not picked up. Council approved the project in a 22-6 vote. Among those voting for it were the councillors representing the two wards where the project will be piloted, Pickering Councillor Bonnie Littley and Clarington Coun. Mary Novak. The communities were picked because they’re ho- mogeneous with single-detached houses and no high- rises, commercial or industrial properties, said Dur- ham works commissioner Cliff Curtis. Coun. Novak said she believes it makes the issue of sorting through waste more visible and some people learn that way. “I also believe it worked in other communities and this is the opportunity to collect the data we need to find out if it works in our community,” said Coun. Novak following the meeting. If it does work, the program could be rolled out throughout Durham in 2010. While supporting the project, Coun. Littley did ques- tion its timing. She doesn’t think December is the best time to be conducting a public education campaign. As well, she wanted a tolerance level included in the project so that small amounts of recyclables or kitchen waste wouldn’t mean the bag gets left behind. “If someone accidentally scrapes a plate, do you have to chase the peas and corn to the bottom of the bag,” she asked. However, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan and Pickering Regional Coun. Bill McLean were among those who disagreed. Both said they supported recycling and re- ducing waste, but voted against the clear bag program. All of Clarington’s councillors supported the pilot. “Quite frankly I see the clear bag project as nothing more than a placebo project,” said Mayor Ryan. He said he wants the focus to be on expanding the blue box program, including plastic clam shell take- out containers and pickup for household hazardous waste. “I wish we would put as much energy into diverting waste as we do into programs that look like they’re diverting waste,” said the mayor. The Region’s works commissioner, as he’s repeat- edly said in the past, told council he didn’t want to add material to the blue box until he was sure there was a stable market for it and it wasn’t ending up in landfill or shipped to China. Mr. Curtis said the Region would get more bang for its buck by getting materials it currently accepts out of the garbage and into the blue bin as opposed to adding new items. Clear garbage bags a go Clear bags will undergo a test in a Pickering neighbour- hood starting in January. Region to talk trash with Amberlea residents The phases Phase 1: This will mostly be a learning phase that al- lows residents to become comfortable with the proj- ect. Regional staff will monitor the participation and diversion rates and will be speaking with residents who may need more information to assist them. All waste will be collected as normal. Phase 2: This will be a continuation of learning. Waste will still be picked up as usual, but staff will leave notices at residents’ doors highlighting what waste could have been recycled or composted. Phase 3: Enforcement kicks in. Clear bags with mini- mal amounts of recyclables or compostables will be collected, but if a garbage bag contains significant amounts of these materials, it will be left at the curb. ✦ Region from page 1 SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 newsdurhamregion.com 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Two, new, energy- focused programs at Durham Col- lege are set to take advantage of the expansion of the Whitby Skills Centre. The college’s board of governors recently approved the creation of an Energy Audit Techniques pro- gram and a Renewable Energy Technician program. Students in both programs will take the same first-year courses. After one year, students can either finish with a certificate in the En- ergy Audit Techniques program or continue to earn the Renewable Energy Technician diploma after completing the second year. That second year includes work with solar, wind and geothermal sys- tems. The development of the pro- grams included consultation with the Durham Strategic Energy Al- liance, the Region of Durham, Ontario Sustainable Energy Asso- ciation and more, said Judy Robin- son, Durham College’s vice-presi- dent academic for the college. “We have done focus groups and there is market demand,” said Ms. Robinson. That’s because programs such as the Home Energy Audit Program will pump $24 million over four years into subsidized home en- ergy audits in Ontario. Projections from the Ontario Power Authority show the market could sustain 150 graduates a year from energy audit programs. And, Durham will be the first to offer them. The courses will be conducted at the Whitby Skill Centre and will utilize energy-related upgrades in the building. Many of the faculty will be part-time contract faculty. “We want the experts from the field to be teaching in this pro- gram,” said Ms. Robinson. Before approving the programs, college board chairwoman Aileen Fletcher, a guidance counsel- lor, said Durham College might want to take a look at the math requirement as few schools offer the college technology math class because of a lack of interest. She doesn’t want that to deter students from applying. “I can tell you any student in my school would go, don’t have it (the math requirements), can’t apply,” she said. Ms. Robinson noted the concern and said a bridging course would be looked into. Durham is aiming to enroll 40 first-year students in each of the programs in 2009-10 with the tu- ition fee set at $2,750. 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THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com New energy programs for Durham College DURHAM — The first reported case of the flu in Durham Region was contracted by someone in their 30s who did not receive the flu shot, says the Region’s Medical Officer of Health. The Durham Region Health De- partment received confirmation of the first case of influenza A of the season on Tuesday and is remind- ing everyone there is still time to get the flu shot. A few cases have been reported in Toronto since the beginning of the season. Since flu clinics were first set up in Durham on Nov. 1, the health department says 9,250 people have received their shot, compared to 10,726 at this time last year. “While our numbers for this year are encouraging, we hope that all area residents will take steps to pro- tect themselves and others against the flu,” Dr. Robert Kyle said in a press release. “Getting a flu shot is also especially important for house- holds with a newborn or those ex- pecting a new baby during the in- fluenza season.” Durham Region flu clinics On Thursday, Nov. 27 from 2 to 7 p.m.: Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd., Ajax) On Friday, Nov. 28 from 2 to 7 p.m.: Durham Headquarters building (605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby) On Saturday, Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.: Durham Headquarters building Appointment-only clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at region- al headquarters on Monday, Dec. 1, Monday, Dec. 8, Monday, Dec. 15 and Monday, Jan. 5. 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Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 Portrayal of Pakistani educational system ‘insulting’ To the editor: Re: ‘From Pakistan to Canada’, News Advertiser, Nov. 12, 2008. I thought the article about the adjust- ment of a recent immigrant student in school shed light on Canada’s won- derful educational system. But in the process her portrayal of the Pakistani school system came across as insulting and offensive. I was a student in Pakistan for 13 years and studied in eight different schools. My experience in them was unique and enriching and not at all as grim as the article suggests. Private and public schools were available for people with different financial back- grounds, just like in Canada. The article stressed the new immi- grant was impressed by the number of windows in his new school. I am unsure about the kind of school the child attended, but I assure you all my schools had enough windows for us to breathe and study. It is mentioned that the teachers were very strict. This might appear to be because the teacher is a fig- ure of great authority and addressed as ‘sir’ or ‘madam’. Students stand when addressing the teacher to show respect. You will agree that a similar show of respect is lacking in many stu- dents here. As far as the quality of education is concerned, I gained a solid back- ground in math and science that helped me not only in my high school education but also in university. Also please keep in mind that while students in elementary school might be welcoming of new arrivals, teenag- ers in high school are not as friendly. No doubt Canada has one of the best educational systems in the world, but the article’s portrayal of the Pakistani school system as one encompassing back-breaking homework, military- style barracks and tyrannical teachers is entirely baseless and insulting. Amen Alam Pickering Parade a success despite bad weather To the editor: On behalf of the Kinsmen & Kinette Club of Pickering I wish to thank the participants and spectators who braved the miserable weather to par- ticipate in the 39th parade hosted by the club. Out of 70 floats, we had only one no show as a result of the bad weather, so credit to the many people who were not deterred. I would like to thank the City of Pickering staff, Durham Region- al police and the Pickering Town Cen- tre for the tremendous support pro- vided to the Kinsmen & Kinette club. The award winners are as follows: Best Corporate, Ontario Power Gen- eration; Best Community, St. Martin’s Anglican Church: Best Youth, 9th Pickering Scouts; and, President’s Choice - Montessori Learning Centre. Andy O’Connor, Parade Chairman Pickering Kinsmen & Kinette Club Column showed distinct lack of respect To the editor: Re: ‘I didn’t give at the grocery store’, Neil Crone column, Nov. 20. I found myself very irritated by Neil Crone’s column. Retail outlets are not trying to embar- rass people into giving to charity. It is simply an upfront and face-to face way to request donations from people who wouldn’t necessarily take the time to do so otherwise. No one looks down on someone else at the check-out counter if the person being asked says “No.” Mr. Crone is acting like a diva drama queen when he says “treat potential donors with at least the respect you would give the recipients and who among us, possessing the shred of a soul, would not feel beholden to give ...” A shred of a soul? Are you kidding me? Most important, Mr. Crone’s personifica- tion of retail clerk’s being “hapless, bored looking and pimply-faced,” is not only offensive but also shows what a hypocrite Mr. Crone is. Perhaps if he gave respect to others he just might get some in return. Lynn Cook Whitby e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... PAGE 6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ November 26, 2008P Online Poll Vote @ newsdurhamregion.com Don’t drink and drive ‘S o many easy options f or those who would choose to drink while out on the town this holiday season.’ The annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign is on and one week in, the numbers are not encouraging. Fifteen people were charged with drunk driving by local RIDE officers this past week as more that 1,260 vehicles were stopped on Durham’s roads. Of those stopped, 123 motorists were asked to provide breath samples and 28 driv- ers had their licences suspended for 12 hours after they registered a warning reading on breath-testing devices. And even with the tremendous amount of publicity given to tough new legislation about to be introduced to young drivers who will be prohibited from having even one drink before driving, three motorists with G1 or G2 licences were charged for breaching their no-alcohol restrictions. It seems unbelievable. There were other charges were laid as well. Of course, RIDE patrols have long been a season staple and a constant part of the Christmas/New Year holiday schedule. There is often a fairly significant amount of publicity surrounding the launch of RIDE, and Mothers Against Drunk Driv- ing, among other groups, spends time and money getting the message out about the costs of driving drunk. But still, it seems, too many people fail to heed the warnings and recklessly drive after drinking. The penalties for doing so are severe. Beyond the automatic licence suspen- sion there are fines and court fees to pay, increased insurance premiums, the pos- sible loss of a job if driving is an integral part of your employment, and even the prospect of jail time for repeat offences. And all of that pales in comparison to the horror of causing injury and death to innocents or loved ones on our highways. There are so many easy options for those who would choose to drink while out on the town this holiday season. Take a cab. Catch a ride with a desig- nated driver. Take public transportation. Arrange to stay over if you know you’ll be staying late and won’t be fit to drive. Do whatever it takes, but don’t drink and drive. It’s not worth the risk. This Week When you purchase your next new or used vehicle, will you buy a GM product? Yes No Last Week Do you support new Ontario laws that would ban any alcohol consumption or even one speeding ticket for newly licensed young drivers? Yes: 68% No: 32% Votes: 402 By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ellen’s son was in Grade 4 or 5 when he started dealing with bullies. “His friends actually turned on him and started picking on him,” the Durham mom recalls. It progressed to the point where they started break- ing his belongings. But when Ellen (not her real name) attempted to step in, matters got worse. “I had to phone (his school) a few times to intervene when his property was damaged but (he) asked me not to call anymore,” she said of her son, now in university. “He said he just wanted to leave it alone or ignore it. “I found out later the teacher at the time had commented in front of the class about a parent calling.” Dealing with bullying in schools has come a long way in the last several years, said Mel Barkwill of the Durham District School Board. “We’ve been looking at how we deal with discipline in schools,” said Mr. Barkwill, a member of the newly formed Coalition for Action Against Bullying In Durham (CAAB- D). “The strategy of detentions and suspen- sions is based on a punitive model. That’s only successful with those who want to co- operate.” Instead, local schools are working with restorative practices -- methods aimed at “repairing the damage that’s been done, repairing the relationships.” “We’re putting interventions into place that, it’s not just, ‘Snap, you’re out of here,’ ” Mr. Barkwill said. Beyond that, educators have started put- ting emphasis on the role of bystanders to bullying. “Bystanders don’t understand how much power they have,” said Debra Cockerton of the Red Cross. “Even if they aren’t joining in, laughing.” Bullying happens at all stages through the school career, but there are a few times when it’s even more likely to happen. “Grade 10 girls can be the hardest on each other,” Mr. Barkwill said. “The exclu- sion, excluding somebody from the group. How can they be so hard on each other?” Kids need to be told there’s a problem with that sort of behaviour, Ms. Cockerton said. “You don’t have to like everybody. How- ever, you do have to respect them,” she said. “If you’ve told someone not to like some- body, because you don’t -- that’s bullying.” Another stage at which bullying can become more of an issue is when students enter high school. “That shift from the top to the bottom of the strata,” Mr. Barkwill calls it. “There’s considerable adjustment between grades 8 and 9. We have started to recognize we need to pay more attention to that tran- sition.” Over the last 10 to 15 years, youth bullying has been more and more rec- ognized as an issue and now kids may be able to avoid the situation Ellen and her son found themselves in. “Reporting a bully used to make things worse,” Mr. Barkwill said. “Kids would say, don’t interfere, it’ll only make things worse, and they were right.” Now, he said, there is growing recogni- tion that reporting the situation can help end it. Empowering bystanders has also made a difference, Ms. Cockerton said. “If someone rats out a bully now, the bully doesn’t know where it’s coming from,” she said. “It’s perfectly acceptable and encour- aged now to report bullying.” School boards are coming up with new ways to report bullying. Just weeks ago, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board began a program that allows online, anon- ymous reporting of bullying. Boards are mandated to have some way for students to report in an anonymous manner, but there had been some problems, KPR superinten- dent Rusty Hick said. The online reporting tool is “just one more way for us to address a problem we know is there,” Mr. Hick said. Awareness of the problem has helped and will continue to improve the situation, Mr. Barkwill said. More educators are see- ing it as their job to make sure of that. “Educators often thought they were in the education business,” Mr. Barkwill said. “They were going to teach math and sci- ence and English and that would make the difference. “Now we know we’re in the human- development business.” This is the second in a six-part series on bullying. BULLYING: BULLYING: Bullying is abuse across ages and stages PARENTS • Teach your child to report bul- lying to a trusted adult and to be specific about what’s happening. Saying, “She calls me names” is more effective than “She’s bugging me.” • Let children know that you will take concerns seriously and take action to protect them. Often, kids feel power- less when bullied. • Find out about the bullying and harassment policy in your children’s school, clubs and sports teams. (The Red Cross RespectED offers workshops and consultation to help organizations and schools create effective policies.) • Understand the difference between tattling and telling. Tattlers are trying to get someone else in trouble. Telling is when a child lets an adult know that something bad is happening and that help is needed to stop it. • Bystanders usually encour- age bullying, even when they dislike it. Teach your child to be a positive bystander. If they see someone being bullied, they should not watch, laugh or join in. Instead, they should make it clear they are on the side of the victim, not the bully -- and they should tell an adult what they saw and heard. • Model respectful behaviour at home and in your daily interactions -- children often emulate the behaviours of adults close to them. If your child is being bullied: • Assure your child that bullying is not his or her fault and that everyone deserves respect. • Explain that using fists or insults as protection against bullying is not a good solution. • Remind children to ignore teas- ing by turning their heads or walking away. Humour can sometimes defuse the situation, too. • Teach assertiveness skills. Your child should know he or she has the right to stand up to the bully and say, “Stop it!” without being aggressive. • If bullying is happening at school, let the school know. They may be unaware. Insist that they follow their policy. • Call the Parent Help Line at 1- 888-603-9100 for ideas and support. IN THE SCHOOLYARD Bullying/Abuse perpetrators and victims Verbal Physical Social/Emotional Child abuse: Parent to child • Name-calling • Putdowns • Threats of harm to them or their pets • Pushing, hitting, physical harm • Isolation/exclusion, spread- ing rumours, threats of harm to them or their pets Bullying: Peer to Peer • Name-calling • Putdowns • Threats of harm to them or family • Pushing, hitting, physical harm • Isolation/exclusion, spread- ing rumours, cyber-bullying Relationship Violence Partner to Partner Parent abuse • Name-calling • Putdowns • Threats of harm to them or family Pushing, hitting • Unwanted touching of a sexual nature • Isolation/exclusion, spreading rumours, stalking Workplace Harassment: Boss to Employees or Employee to Employee • Name-calling • Putdowns • Repeated threats of dismissal • Invading personal space to intimidate • Unwanted touching of a sexual nature • Isolation/exclusion, spread- ing rumours, offensive mes- sages in e-mail (cyber) Elder Abuse: Caregiver to Elder • Name-calling • Putdowns • Threats of harm • Pushing, hitting, shaking • Physical harm, unwanted sexual touching • Isolation/exclusion, intimida- tion, humiliation and ridicule, blaming and scapegoating DURHAM — The Canadian Red Cross offers an array of tips for youth dealing with bullying, and for their parents. Here are some of them: YOUTH • Remember that being bullied is not your fault and there’s nothing wrong with you -- no one deserves to be bullied. • Tell an adult you trust if you are being bullied or someone else is. Keep telling until you get help. • Call the Kids Help Line at 1- 800-668-6868 for support. It’s free and confidential. • Don’t bully the bully. Using insults or fighting back will make the problem worse. • Use humour: say something funny to take the sting out of teasing. Try not to take it personally, get upset or show hurt feelings. • If the bullying is making you afraid or very upset, have a teacher or an adult help you with a safety plan. You may have to change your route home or avoid being where the bully is, until the problem is solved. Don’t think of it as acting scared; think of it as act- ing smart. • Refuse to go along with bul- lying. Bystanders who laugh, agree or cheer only encourage the bully’s bad behaviour. 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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 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 PAGE 11 P Toronto police chief discusses policing challenges with university students By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Women officers had to carry their guns in purses when Toronto’s police chief, Bill Blair, started his career. Now, more than 30 years later, the world of policing has changed significantly, but challenges still exist, third-year policing stu- dents heard Tuesday morning. He discussed the challenges of policing in the 21st century with students at the Univer- sity of Ontario Institute of Technology. Many people think police work is about crime fighting because that’s what they see on television and in the news, he said. “And that’s a significant part of what we do – it’s about 15 per cent of what we do,” Chief Blair said, standing before students in his police uniform. They also take reports, provide informa- tion, settle disputes and deliver social jus- tice to all races and religions. Police play a significant role in working with community partners to create a liveable city, he said. “I spent the early part of my career in investigations,” Chief Blair said. “I’ve bought drugs in just about every housing project in Toronto.” He then worked in Regent Park, a very poor neighbourhood. He had some pre- conceived notions about the area, but after several months, he discovered a lot of nice people were being victimized and his re- sponsibilities were bigger. “Things started to change for me in that neighbourhood, things started changing for the neighbourhood,” he said. When he was later put in charge of the po- lice division there, he was walking through the neighbourhood and kids ran away from him. It was one of the moments that made him realize how important it is to have uni- formed police officers in neighbourhoods on a regular basis. Being visible allows them to create a respectful relationship with the community, make a connection with people there, provide a symbol of authority, and let bad guys know it’s not a good place to con- duct business. “I don’t sleep in (uniform) but everyone thinks I do,” Chief Blair said. “What uniform police do is keep communities safe.” When he was in charge of 51 Division crime went down 40 per cent and so did ar- rests, but police didn’t do it by themselves. People started coming out of their homes and using the community, using public spaces and creating safe neighbourhoods. “A safe neighbourhood’s where people interact,” he said. Unsafe ones are where people don’t come out at night or go to parks and want to move as soon as possible. When he was appointed chief in April, 2005, 40 per cent of his staff were plain- clothes investigators, jumping from the bushes to arrest people. Now 80 per cent of them wear uniforms and name tags. Crime is down across the board in Toronto compared to last year, he said. Other things have changed as well. The police force is more diversified: 53 per cent of the 1,500 hired over the last few years are women and minorities. When he started, women officers had to carry their guns in purses, weren’t allow to ride in patrol cars with men, and worked primarily with youth; now they are present in all elements of polic- ing. Higher education wasn’t promoted either, unlike today. “We’re looking for people engaged in their communities who are life-long learners,” he said. Police work together with other members of the community, such as mental health workers and, recently, have even been put in schools. “Schools are important,” he said. Police are trying to make schools better and safer places, not just enforce the law and see how many people they can arrest, Chief Blair said. Youth are the most difficult challenge for police, especially since there is a natural ten- sion between them and authority. Having a regular presence and working in schools allows police to establish relation- ships with youth so they’ll trust them. “The opportunity to build relationships with those young people can change the world,” he said, and added it will certainly change their neighbourhoods. Angela Heagle, a third-year police studies student, asked Chief Blair what he sees as the biggest challenge for Toronto. “The reduction of violence is such a pri- ority and it’s not new... nothing else works until you can calm it down,” Chief Blair said. There’s a culture of violence emerging across the country and you can’t arrest your way out of that, he said. They need to learn how to prevent it and why it exists. Diversity is also a challenge, but not a problem. “We need to attract people who want to be police officers for the right reasons,” he said, like making the community a better place, not endorsing corporal authority. Officers aren’t always perfect, he said, and added he has to recruit from the human race. “Racism affects all of us so it would be unrealistic to think it doesn’t affect police, because it does,” he said. Officers are super- vised and held accountable and the force also recruits a diverse range of people, he said. Another challenge is the changing world of technology. In an interview following his lecture, Chief Blair’s biggest piece of advice to future po- lice officers is, to be effective you have to be respectful of people in the community. “They need to treat people with dignity and respect,” he said. “That’s a pretty impor- tant message.” Police working to overcome tensions with youth: Blair ‘We need to attract people who want to be police officers for the right reasons.’ -- CHIEF BILL BLAIR Residents not happy with plans for north end of the city By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — It’s the headwaters or small streams that flow into a body of water that are the most important to pro- tect, an environmental lawyer told Coun- cil Monday night. Durham Region’s draft recommended growth scenario, the fifth instalment of its Growth Plan Implementation Study, was passed by Council at the meeting, and a number of residents shared their views on how the plan shapes the future of Pickering. The plan is a requirement of the Province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Environmental lawyer Bryan Buttigreg had concerns with plans to designate the Carruthers Creek Watershed headwaters as part of the urban growth boundary. Mr. Buttigreg represented the City of Pickering in the past on a task force plan for the Rouge River. He doesn’t under- stand how land can be incorporated into development plans without proper un- derstanding of its possible effects on the future. “It’s simply leaving it to chance to do that,” he said. There have been studies on the head- waters in the past, but on the basis they’d remain in a natural state, Ward 1 Regional Councillor Bonnie Littley said. It’s premature to consider an urban expansion into the whitebelt lands (un- developed land that can be developed in the future) without: having completed a watershed study to determine its sensi- tivity; information from a fiscal study to determine the costs of hard and soft in- frastructure; or mitigation costs to protect the watershed, Coun. Littley said. “The regional consultants have recom- mended a review of the growth plan every five years, providing plenty of time for councils to do their due diligence and make an informed decision,” she said. Coun. Littley asked for an amendment that the expansion into the whitebelt lands be put off until at least the first five-year review of Durham’s growth plan when information from watershed and fiscal studies can be used, but it didn’t pass. Resident Gordon Willson wasn’t able to sign up to speak in time for Council, but sent a letter of objection to members. “How does Pickering defend its dedica- tion to the ‘sustainability’ principle if it votes in favour of an ill-informed designa- tion/label prematurely?” he said. Much thought has gone into these plans, said Lucy Stucco, executive vice president of Tribute Communities. Eighty-one per cent of Durham Region is protected by the Greenbelt and only four per cent of the lands are designated as whitebelt lands, which can be developed. “If there’s going to be urban boundary expansions it’s going to be in the white- belt,” Ms. Stucco said. The lands along the creek would be pro- tected, but not left as is, she said. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean brought up Mr. Willson’s letter, which asks “what is the hurry?” The process is “painfully slow,” Ms. Stucco said, and studies will take years to complete. It’s better to get the ball rolling now, despite the poor economy, so everything is set to go once the economy bounces back. “The hurry is we have been at it since 2000,” she said. A proper employment marketing strate- gy has to be developed, Coun. Littley said. Ms. Stocco agrees with the need for one, and said the next step is to design public consultation on topics such as density and employment. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 Pickering questions need for speed on growth plan NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REPORT SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR TRUNK SEWER INDIVIDUAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Regarding lands in Markham, Toronto and Pickering As required under section 6.2(1) of the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA) and according to the Terms of Reference approved by the Ontario Minister of the Environment (Minister) on February 21, 2006, the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham have submitted its environmental assessment to the Ministry of the Environment for review and approval. The existing Southeast Collector (SEC) Trunk Sewer is an integral component of the York Durham Sewage System (YDSS). The Regional Municipalities of York and Durham have completed the SEC Trunk Sewer Individual Environmental Assessment (IEA) to address the additional sanitary sewer fl ows projected from future growth as allowed for in York Region’s Offi cial Plan in accordance with the provincial initiative for growth outlined in Places to Grow Act (2005). The Regions are co-proponents on the IEA, as a portion of the study area is within Durham Region and they co-own the existing Southeast Collector Trunk Sewer within Durham Region. As part of the IEA process, the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham identifi ed a Preferred Route for the new trunk sewer (see map). The Preferred Route begins just north of Box Grove in the Town of Markham and follows along 14th Avenue to Townline Road. It turns south and follows Townline Road to the Hydro corridor, travelling east along the Hydro corridor to Liverpool Road. The route proceeds south on Liverpool Road to Finch Avenue, continuing east The Regional Municipality of York and The Regional Municipality of Durham Ministry of the Environment Metro Toronto District Offi ce 5775 Yonge Street 8th Floor North York ON M2M 4J1 Phone: 416-326-6700 or 1-800-810-8048 York Region Administrative Centre (Clerk’s Offi ce) 17250 Yonge Street, 4th Floor Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Phone: 1-877-464-9675 Durham Region Headquarters (Clerk’s Offi ce) 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Phone: 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 City of Pickering (Clerk’s Offi ce) One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905-420-4611 Town of Markham (Clerk’s Offi ce) Anthony Roman Centre 101 Town Centre Boulevard Markham, ON L3R 9W3 Phone: 905-475-4744 Markham Village Library 6031 Highway 7 Markham, ON L3P 3A7 Phone: 905-513-7977 Unionville Public Library 15 Library Lane Markham, ON L3R 5C4 Phone: 905-513-7977 Scarborough Civic Centre (Clerk’s Offi ce) 150 Borough Drive, 3rd Floor Toronto, ON M1P 4N7 Phone: 416-396-7288 Pickering Central Library One The Esplanade Pickering, ON L1V 6K7 Phone: 905-831-6265 Malvern District Library 30 Sewells Rd. Toronto, Ontario, M1B 3G5 Phone: 416-396-8969 Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V1L5 Phone: 416-314-8001 or 1-800-461-6290 Ministry of the Environment Central Region Offi ce 5775 Yonge Street 8th Floor North York, ON M2M 4J1 Phone: 416-326-6700 or 1-800-810-8048 The documentation is also available for review on line at http://sec.cenet.ca Your written comments must be received by January 23, 2009 and should be submitted to the following MOE Special Project Offi cer: Charlene Cressman Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A Toronto ON M4V 1L5 Tel: 416-314-8221 Fax: 416-314-8452 Rich Tindall Project Manager The Regional Municipality of Durham P.O. Box 623, 605 Rossland Road East Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Tel: 905-668-7711 ext. 3547 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3547 rich.tindall@region.durham.on.ca Dave Beattie Project Manager AECOM 105 Commerce Valley Dr. W., 7th Flr. Markham, ON L3T 7W3 Tel: 905-747-7418 Fax: 905-886-9494 dave.beattie@aecom.com Wayne Green Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York 17250 Yonge Street, 2nd Floor Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 Tel: 905-895-1200 ext. 5049 1-877-464-9675 ext.5049 wayne.green@york.ca A copy of all comments will be forwarded to the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham for their consideration. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record fi les for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person. Additional information on this IEA may also be obtained by contacting any one of the following project team members: on Finch Avenue and ending at Valley Farm Road in the City of Pickering. Essentially all of the new trunk sewer will be constructed by tunnel method, which creates little or no disturbance to the surface except at tunnel entry and exit shafts at planned intervals. In addition to the new trunk sewer, the Regional Municipalities of York and Durham are proposing a number of related facilities as follows: • Corrosion Control Facility – Located at Ninth Line in Box Grove, the facility will control corrosion within the new and existing SEC trunk sewer. The facility consists of an above ground building, access roads and landscaping features. • Diversion Chamber – The chamber is a buried concrete structure, located at Ninth Line in Box Grove, the chamber will divert sewage fl ows between the new and existing SEC trunk sewer. • Tunnel Access Shafts – Located at regular intervals along the entire length of the new SEC trunk sewer, these shafts allow access from the ground surface to the sewer elevation to facilitate construction of the sewer by tunnel. • Odour Control Facility – Located on the west side of Altona Road, immediately south of the Hydro corridor, the facility collects and treats the airfl ow from the entire new SEC trunk sewer, prior to release to the atmosphere. The facility consists of an above ground building, access roads and landscaping features. • Meter Facility - Located on the west side of Altona Road, immediately south of the Hydro corridor, the facility measures the sewage fl ow, to allow fi nancial cost sharing between the two Regions. • Maintenance Chambers – Located at selected intervals along the entire length of the new SEC trunk sewer, these chambers allow access from the ground surface to the sewer elevation for future operation and maintenance purposes. These chambers are not required for sewer construction by tunnel. • Central Duffi ns Collector (CDC) Chamber - Located on the north west corner of Valley Farm Road and Finch Avenue, the chamber will allow for the connection of the CDC sewer to the new SEC trunk sewer or to the existing SEC trunk sewer as required by Regional operation and maintenance staff. • Connection Chamber – Located at the south east corner of Valley Farm Road and Finch Avenue, the chamber will allow for the connection of the new SEC trunk sewer to the downstream YDSS trunk sewer. The map identifi es the locations of the various facilities as well as the proposed tunnel access shafts along the Preferred Sewer Route. Following the identifi cation of the Preferred Sewer Route, a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) Report documenting the SEC Trunk Sewer IEA process was prepared for agency and public review between July 21 and August 29, 2008. York and Durham Regions have fi nalized the EA Report based on comments received on the draft EA Report. The fi nal EA Report is being submitted to the Minister for approval of the Preferred Undertaking under the EAA. As required under the EAA, the EA will be available for public review and comment from November 28, 2008 to January 23, 2009. You may review the EA Report during normal hours of operation at the locations to the left. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Treats courtesy of: Visit Santa At His Magic Palace Now to December 24 Monday to Friday 1pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday 11pm to 6pm Christmas Eve 10am to 5pm Bring your kids for a magical visit with the jolly old fellow himself! We’ll capture the expression of each child telling Santa their Christmas wish and reacting as it’s beamed to the North Pole in a flash of dazzling colours on video! 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(%8)$%.3)&8#(),$1%.2231%.'3(2!.$.%%$23(%.3%!#(3(%- (/63/,%!1.!.$!#()%5%3(%)1&4,,0/3%.3)!,).2#(//,)2)3 666/7&/1$,%!1.).'#/-&/1-/1%).&/1-!3)/. &*%(( $#' #,& ( #,(,()+! ""' %,"# """ (-/ . % //+/0! )/*//.$%//. .'&)+- +-,1$00-/(*$ /,(,&"$,1/$"-+ 7/$1'$54-/)(,& 11'$(/.-1$,1( * 7/$5-2' ..54(1'1'$/ 1(-0 7/$1'$(/# 50%2**-%4-/1'4'(*$3 /($# "1(3(1($0 701'$(/"-+./$'$,0(-, 0-*(#%-2,# 1(-,-,4'("'1'$5 " ,"-,1(,2$1-!2(*# 701'$(/$,3(/-,+$,1/$0.$"1%2* ,#(,#(3(#2 *(6$# -2/"'(*#/$, /$"-+.*$1(,&1'$8/011$/+ Long-time Ajax resident Mike Butler can quite literally be called a digital art pioneer. In the early 1980s, in the infancy of the personal computer, he saw the potential for art-making with pixels and bytes that began a fasci- nation that continues to this day. After graduating from the Ontario College of Art and Design in To- ronto in 1980, where he had studied fine art, Butler got himself one of the first, rudimentary Radio Shack colour computers and immediately began experimenting with the cre- ation of abstract designs. As this was prior to computer printers, he had to be content with his art being view- able only on his monitor – although he recalls that some artists from that era would take photographs of their screens and print them for display. In this pre-virtual reality world, how- ever, Butler imagined himself as the creator of digital art for people in the Cyberspace envisaged by one his fa- vourite science fiction writers. And, in a fascinating case of imagination realized, with the advent of the In- ternet, his work has now become available to a world-wide audience. Butler drew constantly from the time he was a child, inspired by his mother, who dabbled in oils and pastels. But the 63-year-old, Mon- treal-born artist spent most of the first half of his life -- after an early stint, in the late 1960s, in the Royal Canadian Air Force -- working at conventional jobs in sales through- out Canada. However, his love of math and science drew him to com- puters and computer programming and he eventually worked as a pro- grammer for the City of Oshawa. At age 55, he took early retirement and ever since has devoted himself strictly to art-making. Using various computer appli- cations and tools, Butler typically begins his pieces by cropping and blowing up a photograph – many of which he shoots with a digital cam- era in his neighbourhood – then dis- torting and filtering the image and adding other previously cropped pictorial elements to end up with a final result. His art credo is simple: rather than making grand statements, he sees art – and especially non- conceptual abstract art - as “visual music” that he wishes to have touch the heart of the viewer, take them to a transcendental place and add aesthetic value to their lives. This dovetails very nicely with the tenets of his spiritual path, Tibetan Bud- dhism. Butler sums his philosophy up poetically and with Buddhist clarity: “Our perceptions tell us that the phenomena of everyday life are solid and permanent. Just like the clouds in the sky, though, they are fluid with only arbitrary boundar- ies and are constantly being blown apart by the wind of time. When we purify our perception of the habit of solidifying patterns, all the myriad things shine as luminous, pure ap- pearance. Abstract art can help to break through the illusion of the solidity of everyday life. When the illusion of solidity melts, the fro- zen world of objects dissolves into a fluid dance of perceptions.” He socializes and keeps his drawing skills sharp as a member of Ajax Creative Arts. He most re- cently showed several of his digital abstracts in a juried show at The Framing Dames art gallery in West Hill. His art is available through sev- eral international publishers. See the work of this dedicated and accomplished artist on his web site at www.mikyo.com. Allan O’Marra is a professional artist living and working in Ajax. Look for his monthly columns on local artists. For contact information, go to www.allanomarra.com. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ajax hip-hop hopeful on Canadia n tour By Lyra Pappin Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Unlike most rap artists, Ajax native and rising hip-hopper Michael Smith, aka Peter Jackson, didn’t overcome tough times and a hard lifestyle - and he’s the first to admit it. Instead of telling the well- worn tale of rising against turmoil and angst, Smith takes a refreshing tone by noting on his MySpace page that, “he grew up in a loving two- parent home and was given every opportunity in the world.” With the door open to pursue many avenues, Smith certainly didn’t take a traditional or an easy road to success. Although he had little else but confidence and de- termination, Smith decided at just 14 he wanted to pursue hip-hop, a tough industry often characterized by rags-to-riches stories and con- troversial or stark social issues. So, if the young teen from a comfy suburban lifestyle didn’t battle against demons and pain, what ex- actly did inspire such an interest in Hip-Hop? “I got into hip-hop because I was so passionate about it,” explained Smith, who goes by the performing name of Peter Jackson. “I loved hip-hop music and the feeling I got when I would write songs, and the feeling of other peo- ple taking so well to something I was doing. My family and friends definitely influence me, but so do rappers like Wu Tang, Mobb Deep, Classified, and a lot of others too.” While he admits his themes can get heavy at times, Smith gener- ally uses his music to express his personality and interests, hoping to make a connection with others. “I write about everyday things that everyone goes through and can relate to. I do a lot of party records, too, because I love to party! I also do a lot of emotional records that are very deep that I feel can touch anyone.” The positive attitude and a stead- fast dedication to his burgeoning career have served Smith well. His talent and ambitious attitude landed him an opening gig for a cross-Canada tour with industry heavy-hitters Royce da 5’9, D12, Joe Budden and Classified. He also re- cently put out an EP called ‘The Introduction’, but the hard-working Smith is not interested in resting on his accomplishments, instead viewing the tour as an opportunity to gain further insight into his craft. “I’m looking forward to sitting back and learning from all these guys out here. To be on the road with them is a learning experience you can’t pay to get in any music school.” It’s not all business, he said, adding, “I also just love the shows every night.” With the support of friends and family behind him, and the wisdom to appreciate it, Smith seems ready and set for a path to success, which is exactly what is on his mind. “My future goal is to progress and continue to be successful in this industry,” he said. His tenacious attitude is summed up with the confident statement from his website: “It’s not a matter of whether he’ll make it, it’s a matter of when.” For more on Michael Smith, visit www.peterjacksonmusic.com. 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Notre Dame loses to provincial champion Eastern Commerce By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — A stellar season on the court for the Notre Dame Lady Cou- gars went awry in one eight-minute span at the provincial senior girls’ basketball playdowns in Sarnia. The eighth-seeded Lady Cou- gars gave the top-seeded Eastern Commerce Saints of Toronto all they could handle for the majority of their quarter-final contest at the 16-team Ontario Federation of School Athletic Asso- ciation’s (OFSAA) ‘AAAA’ senior girls’ championship last Thursday. But, a solid effort went for naught as the Saints seized control of the con- test in the third quarter, outscoring Notre Dame 18-3 in the stanza en route to a 62-46 victory. In that crucial eight min- utes, the Lady Cougars’ co- captain and leading scorer Nicholle McKenzie was on the bench after picking up her fourth foul. Moreover, Notre Dame went stone-cold on of- fence, which further put them in a hole against the high-flying Saints. Lady Cougars’ coach Rose Booker noted, however, that without McK- enzie’s presence on the floor in the critical quarter, it made a tough job even tougher for the Notre Dame players on the floor. “Nicholle McKenzie’s last game in an ND uniform was one of her strongest and who knows what could have happened had she not been in foul trouble,” she said. Even after absorbing a body blow by the Saints in the third quarter, however, there was no quit in the Notre Dame side, as they regrouped and outplayed Eastern Commerce in the final stanza, outscoring the Torontonians 15-13 in the fourth quarter. “We battled hard in the fourth, we never gave up and I am proud of the team for this,” she said. McKenzie led the way for Notre Dame with 16 points. She was fol- lowed by point guard and co-captain Catherine Bougoulias, who had 12 points, and Lindsay Panchan with eight. Jenea Barret led Eastern Com- merce with 22; Jody Brown added 13. Eastern Commerce won OFSAA gold with a 44-35 victory over the St. Thom- as More Knights of Ham- ilton. Notre Dame started its OFSAA journey with a 44- 37 victory over Toronto’s Etobicoke Collegiate In- stitute Rams. Lindsay Panchan connected for a game-high 16 points for the Lady Cougars. Nicholle McKenzie had eight and Monique Johnston had six. In their second-round game, the Lady Cougars dominated the St. Joan of Arc Knights from Barrie en route to a 70-28 victory. McKenzie led the way with a 27-point perfor- mance, followed by a 22-point effort from Bougoulias. The Lady Cougars finished the 2008 season with an overall record of 34-5, including an undefeated 14- 0 record in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics play. Notre Dame also recorded two tournament wins, winning its own Notre Dame/News Advertiser Classic crown, as well as a championship at a Kingston event. 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Mail to:580B Steven Crt.,Box 277 Newmarket,Ontario L3Y 4X1 email:dmaclean1@yahoo.ca EXPERIENCED MECHANIC required for busy Kubota dealership. Knowledge of agricultural machinery an as- set. Full time position, benefi ts package available. Fax resume to 905-655-8772 or e-mail: valequip@xplornet.com 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 Careers Career Training Government Grant Programs, Tuition Refund Programs FOR COMMERCIAL TRUCK DRIVERS WHITBY CAMPUS www.ttcc.ca CANADA’S ONLY SKID SCHOOL You may qualify to Ext.221 1818 Hopkins St. S. 1-800-805-0662 (905) 668-4211 Career Training Careers Drivers 15 AZ Drivers All Shifts Min 3 yrs exp. Durham Region Fax: 905-565-8993 Phone 1-888-535-6502 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. Career Training Careers General Help AMBITIOUS REAL Estate Agent wanted. Make $60,000+fi rst Yr. Salary Plus Commissions! No Cold-Calling! All Appoint- ments and Leads Sup- plied! Work 40hrs/week. Call: 1-800-596-2052, Use ID#1075 (Free Recorded Message) Career Training Careers General Help MAINTENANCE PERSON required full-time for Oshawa apartment com- plex. Minimum 5 years ex- perience. Call (416)297- 7004 or fax resume 416- 297-9499. Only those cho- sen for an interview will be contacted. Career Training Careers 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. Career Training General Help $20 AVG./HR POSITION TRAINING ALLOWANCE PAID DAILY!! No Experience Necessary Call: (905) 435-1052 $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 ARAMARK CANADA Ltd. a leader in the food service industry is looking for an energetic self motivated person to work in St. Ste- phen's High School cafete- ria. Duties include food prep and clean up as well as cash register duties. This position is for 4 hours per day. Monday to Friday from 9:30a.m.-1:30p.m. No weekends or nights and summers off. This job pays minimum wage currently at $8.75 going to $9.25 as of April 1st, 2009. Successful candidate must complete and pass a police back- ground check. Please drop off resume at St. Stephen's High School main offi ce or call Madu at 1-905-623- 3990 ext 240 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 General Help 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. ATTENTION COMPUTER USERS, needed 27 self starting individuals, home computer work. Flexible hours, excellent pay. Train- ing available. Apply online only. www. homesuccessforyou.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 Roy or Ian 905- 440-2011 CAREER SCHOOL of Hair & Nails. Is looking for a Part-Time teacher to teach fundamentals in Hairstyling. Please send resume to career@careerschool.ca 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 CUSTOMER SERVICE, Pickering trucking compa- ny Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. competitive wages, Eng- lish/French a must. Call (416)724-1952. General Help EXPERIENCED PROFES- SIONAL cleaner for full time positions in well es- tablished cleaning compa- ny. Ability to lift 50 to 60 lbs. and work night shift. Call 905-665-6681 GENERAL LABOURERS required for snow removal. Call 905-985-4979 or fax 905-985-6221. KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! ~~Ages 2+~~ Wanted for TV & Movie Jobs! No Fees! Men/ Women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same! No extras Parents call: (416)221-3829 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. WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our fi nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Mur- phy 1-800-847-4128 WINDOW WASHER NEEDED, experienced. Residential and Commer- cial, good with ladders, clean valid drivers license. Please call 905-428-1844, email: employment@ algonquin1.com Skilled & Technical Help Office Help Salon & Spa Help HAIRSTYLIST Required for Melonhead Children's Haircare, Whitby. Must be caring and licensed. 905- 430-3434 www.melon- head.ca 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. Skilled & Technical Help AJAX BODY SHOP re- quires full-time licensed body person & Prepper. Call 905-428-3000 or fax resume: 905-428-8812, or email: info@ ultimatecollisioncentre.ca EAVESTROUGH/SIDING Crews and helpers re- quired. Work year round. Experience preferred. Call Annie at 416-438-4344. LOCAL GLASS company looking for glazer to start immediately. MUST HAVE VALID driver's license,. Please call (905)626-1000 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 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 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. Office Help GLASS AND MIRROR company in Whitby looking for a full-time reception- ist/clerk. Must have excel- lent math skills. 2-3 years experience in A/R and in- voicing required. Please fax resume to (905)434- 4547 or email to snapser @on.aibn.com Skilled & Technical Help Office Help Sales Help & Agents SALES MERCHANDISER 1 or 2 days per week. Call- ing on retail. Suit retired person. Pleasant work. Car and references required. Call 905-476-9194 SALES REP BIK Hydraul- ics an industry leader in Boom Truck Sales is look- ing for an outside sales rep for the Ontario market. Must be motivated with previous sales experience. Industry experience an as- set. Salary, commission & benefi ts. Call 416-518- 2565 Hospital/Medical /Dental EXPERIENCED DENTAL Receptionist/Offi ce Admin- istrator required for ortho- dontic offi ce. The success- ful applicant will be profes- sional, enthusiastic and have exceptional interper- sonal skills. If you are a highly organized, fl exible individual with experience in Tracker, please email resume to CATHY at dai- gle@rogers.com or pref- erably, drop off resume at Dr. Daigle's, 292 King St West. FULL TIME, Dental assist- ant required, must be HARP certifi ed. No week- ends. Please apply by e- mail to: smile54@live.ca. FULL-TIME RECEPTION- IST needed for maternity leave for busy practice. Dental experience and Ab- ledent knowledge is re- quired. Please fax resume to 905-728-4511 NEEDED DENTAL AS- SISTANT, level II pre- ferred, full-time, no week- ends. Previous experience required. Please send re- sume to: job4u2008@live.com 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. 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, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2008, PAGE 19 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com The Durham Region Local Training Board (DRLTB) is inviting interested individuals to apply to join the volunteer Board of Directors. The DRLTB does not provide training or deliver services directly to the public. Instead we identify key training and employment issues in the Durham Region through consultation with various stakeholders in the community. We then work to address those issues, usually in partnership with industry and education. The Training Board has business, labour and equity posi- tions open on its volunteer Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who have: • Good communication skills and work well as part of a team • Leadership/management experience • Ability to strategize and look at the big picture • Knowledge of Durham Region through work or volunteer experience Board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings, provide input and serve the community need. The nominations process involves submitting a letter of interest and current resume to localtrainingboard@sympatico.ca and is followed by an interview with a nominations committee. Resumes are requested no later than Decem- ber 17, 2008. For further information, please visit our website www.drltb.com 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 Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental PHARMACY TECHNI- CIAN (Maternity leave po- sition) for busy Oshawa Pharmacy. Minimum one year Pharmacy experience required. Pharmacy diplo- ma, OCP certifi cation, Za- dall and long-term care background preferred. Submit resume in confi dence to vlau@medicalpharmacies. com or fax (905)728-9992. SEEKING A PART-TIME Parish Nurse. Send or email resume to First Bap- tist Church, 812 Hortop St., Oshawa L1G 4P1, fi rst baptistoshawa@bellnet.ca Hotel/ Restaurant RILEY'S PUB Now Hiring experienced kitchen help, Very busy Pub and Ban- quet Kitchen. Experience a must! Full-time/part-time. Drop resumes at 104 King East Oshawa 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. $254,900. entrance from garage to house. (905)655-8268 lillyjuan@ rogers.com OPEN HOUSE, North Oshawa. Owner sacrifi ce, just take over mortgage! Sat/Sun, Nov 29/30, noon-5pm. Fully detached 3-bedroom, 2000sq.ft., double garage, large yard. 5yrs old. (289)404-4954 Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental Apartments/ Condos for Sale$ MOTIVATED SELLER. 2bdrm condo- $30.000 un- der market value First $55.000 offer will be ac- cepted. Steve 905.483.5112 Motivated Seller Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI BOWMANVILLE- 160 Baseline Rd.E. Warehouse and commercial storefront area for lease. 4500sq.ft., 18ft. ceilings, overhead door, reasonable rent. Avail. after Dec.-1. 905- 261-9447 for more infor- mation. CENTRAL OSHAWA, two shops for rent with one and two bay units, also one bachelor apartment, all in- clusive, available immedi- ately. (905)259-2552. FOR LEASE – 170 Bloor St. East Oshawa, 11,674 Sq.Ft. Prime Commercial Lot - Only. Corner of Bloor St. East and Howard Street. Deadline for Offers Dec. 15, 2008. Contact Su- san at 1-866-833-2033 ext 229 or scastro@dmsprop- erty.com FOR RENT - Newly reno- vated 450 sq. ft. end unit store/beauty salon in busy Hampton plaza, corner of Taunton/Old Scugog Rd. Call Joe (905)410-7812 or (705)786-1065 INDUSTRIAL BAY walking distance Walmart, Oshawa Centre, Stevenson/401 exit. High roll-up door, air compressor, $915/mo. in- cludes all utilities, parking. Auto repairs machining, hobbies and other uses (light industrial). month- by-month available. Also Storage Container available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. Sales Help & Agents Hospital/Medical /Dental Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI 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 OFFICE SPACE for rent above existing business North Oshawa location. Ample parking. $900 per month includes utilities. Call 905-655-3291. Stores for Sale, Rent/Wanted STORE FOR RENT, Mon- arch/Bayly, Ajax. Finished, nicely decorated. $950/mo+utilities. Avail. immediately. Long or short-term lease. Suitable for variety of businesses excluding restaurants. Call Sam Bishay, Broker of Record, Net More Real Es- tate Inc. 905-831-0017 Business OpportunitiesB AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Avia- tion Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualifi ed - Job placement assistance. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (888)349- 5387. 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 Volunteers Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! The Mortgage Centre 1- 800-282-1169 www.mtgcentre.com Cut Your DebtCut Your Debt FREE CONSULT Call Doug Heard Whitby/Brooklin Ajax/Pickering 905-404-4442 1-866-690-3328 www.cutyourdebt.ca4 PILLARSCONSULTING GROUP AVOID BANKRUPTCY! Payments you can afford @ 0% interest by up to 70%by up to 70% 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 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., Westney/Rossland, walk-out, 3 pce. bathroom, lots of light, no pets/smok- ing. Available immediate- ly. $750/utilities and cable included. 416-859-3881. Volunteers Apartments & Flats for RentA 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. 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 BEDROOM apartment at Simcoe and Centre South. Clean central Oshawa apartment includ- ing utilities for $800. Park- ing included. Call Anthony 905-925-5696. 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 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. 2-BDRM, upper fl oor, small quiet 5-plex, near Oshawa Centre. Avail. Dec. 1st. $715/mo inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Suitable for adult lifestyle. First/last. (905)728-9257 2-BEDROOM APT, $825 all inclusive. No dogs. Oshawa, Bloor St. E area. Working adults preferred. Call Matt 289-240-4447 2-BEDROOM LARGE main fl oor apartment, Park/Bond, Immediate possession. Heat, water, storage, and parking in- cluded, $900/month+ Hy- dro. No pets. 905-728- 8868. A 2-LEVEL UNIT for rent, backyard, private entrance, near 401, east-end Oshawa, full kitchen, no smoking/pets. Parking, avail. Jan-1st, First/last, references. $925/mo inclu- sive. Don (905)983-6052 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 Volunteers Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 3-bdrm mn fl r bungalow 2-bdrm bsmt, 1-bdrm & Bachelor. Laundry, parking, near all amenities. 905-428-8946 905-686-8905 AJAX, PICKERING Beach Rd/Emperor St, bright 2- bedroom basement, big windows/separate en- trance. Shared laundry. $850/month, fi rst/last, ref- erences. Mature single working adult preferred. No-smoking. Available Jan-1st. (416)884-2607. AJAX, Rossland/Westney Open concept 1-bdrm basement apartment, 1.5 bathrooms, full kitchen, separate entrance, park- ing, laundry, fi replace, a/c. No pets/smoking. First/last required. Available Dec. 1st. 905-427-7818. AJAX- 401/SALEM, 1- bedroom, walkout, base- ment apartment, separate entrance. Totally renovat- ed, bright, spacious, park- ing, A/C, gas fi replace, new appliances. No smok- ing/pets. Suit single profes- sional. $800/mo. 905-683- 8623. 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 EXCLUSIVE 1-BEDROOM basement, Pickering. Basement with Jacuzzi. Large porch, garden. Park- ing. Available Dec 1st. $679/month. Clean person preferred. Separate en- trance. References. 905- 839-3000, leave message Apartments & Flats for RentA ALTONNA/SHEPHERD, ONE bedroom basement, private entrance, laundry, parking, custom home in prestigious area. Large windows, raised ceilings, full kitchen, immaculate. quiet person, no pets. $775 inclusive (416)258- 9804 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. 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. LEGAL 2-BDRM walk-out basement. Oshawa, Grandview area, renovated recently, sep. laundry, very big backyard, move in now. Something to look at to appreciate. 905-721- 2074 NORTH OSHAWA 1 bed- room Jan. and Feb. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA 1-bdrm lower duplex. Clean, bright, laundry, 1-parking, non-smoker, no pets, yard, $700/inclusive. First/last. Available Dec or Jan 1st. Ideal for working couple. 905-430-6906. NORTH OSHAWA, newly renovated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bedroom $830. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 416-902-1174 or 289-240- 5659. NORTH PICKERING, bachelor apt style room, 600-sq ft walk-out, country living, only 10 minutes to Pickering & Markham town centre. $650/inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)621-6050 OSHAWA 1/2 house with 2 bedrooms $850-inclusive Both available immediate- ly. ALSO 1-bdrm basement apt. avail Dec 1st. ABSO- LUTELY NO SMOKING, no pets. (905)576-3924 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 large bachelor basement, separate en- trance, galley kitchen, shared parking, laundry, cable, plus all utilities included, wireless internet avail. No smoking/pets. January 1st. $700/mo. (905)409-5409. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM basement apartment, clean, bright, spacious & quiet, includes heat, hydro, water, parking, cable, shared laundry. No smok- ing/pets. $850/month, fi rst and last. Available Jan 1st. (905)434-7899 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM basement, large windows, separate entrance/drive, gas fi replace, new car- pet/paint, excellent area, avail. immediately, $715/month+ heat & hy- dro. ALSO 2-BEDROOM, plus loft, gas fi replace, pine fl oors, separate en- trance/drive, near all amenities, new paint, $795/month, +heat & hy- dro. First/last. (905)432- 1533. Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, 2-LARGE BEDROOMS, $975/inclu- sive. Near all amenities, Available immediately. 1- Bedroom, $650/month plus Hydro, heat included, Available Dec-1st. First/last, no pets. (905)424-5083. 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. OSHAWA-RITSON RD S/Currie. Large Spacious Clean 1 bedroom (main fl oor). $800.00, includes heat/hydro/parking. First and last required, available Dec 1. 416-653-5715. 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 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, Altona/Shep- pard, Furnished 1 bedroom basement apartment. Sep- arate entrance, all inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. First/last, references. $700/month. Call (905)492-0610. PICKERING, Liver- pool/Hwy 2. 2-BDRM mainfl oor $950/mo, 1-bdrm apt $800/mo. Renovated, like new, walk to Go/Town Centre. Avail. immediately. Short-term considered, rent negotiable. Roger (905)420-4511, (905)619- 2655 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Kingston, large bright, spacious 1-bedroom base- ment, separate walk-out, cable, utilities, a/c, pool, parking, antique dining suite (optional), $825/month, available im- mediately, fi rst/last, no pets/smoking. (905)831- 2187. PICKERING, MUST SEE Whites/Bayly, 1-bedroom basement, very clean, full kitchen, bathroom, cable, internet, share laundry. no smoking/dogs. Female preferred. Immediate $775 inclusive (905)509-2737 PICKERING, Oklaho- ma/Westshore, 2 bdrm bsmt, sep. entrance, 1-parking, laundry, a/c, cable,. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail. January 2nd. First/last. 905-831-3617 or 416-995- 3617 PICKERING, WHITES/ Sheppard. 2-Bdrm bsmt, spacious, very bright, 5 windows, hardwood fl oors, close to all amenities, 1-parking. $800/mo inclu- sive. No pets/smoking. Avail. immediately. 416- 690-7030 Apartments & Flats for RentA PICKERING: 2-BDRM basement apt., sep. en- trance, a/c, parking. $850 all inclusive, Available January 1st. No smoking. Call (905)427-6813, 416- 771-7203 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 SECOND FLOOR 2-bed- room apt., 571 Kingston Rd. West, Ajax. Non-smok- ers only. No pets. Private entrance, central location. $900/month. Call 905-995- 0887. 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 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 - LARGE 1 BDRM. basement. apt. Kitchen, separate en- trance, non-smoking and no pets, $700/month. Available immediately. Call 905-665-6056 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, 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 WHITBY, 2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking included. First & last, available Dec 1st. Call 905-430-2248 or 905-665- 7632. WHITBY, BROCK/DUN- DAS area 2-bedroom main fl oor. Huge yard, parking, 4-appliances, walk to tran- sit. Quiet dead end street. $950/month +. No smok- ing/pets. Paul, 1-800-567- 9122. Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY, Large 1-BED- ROOM loft, suit one per- son. Brock/Dundas area. Includes fridge/stove, laun- dry, 2-car parking, back- yard. Quiet dead end street. Immediate. $750/month. No/smok- ing/pets. 1-800-567-9122. WHITBY- new one bed- room, walkout basement, utilities, appliances, cable included. No pets/smokers, lst/last. Close to Go, shop- ping and downtown, $800 inclusive. (416)625-2363. WHITBY-123-Annes St. 2- bdrm. available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature person. Avail.Immediately. No pets. $780/mo includes heat/water. (905)725-4145 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 Houses for Rent ! $ ! WHY RENT ? NO DOWN PAYMENT, NO PROBLEM! Own your own home from as low as $650/month OAC. Call Now for your approval to- day. Let's go shopping! Call 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 HOUSE - Oshawa, Ritson/Rossland area. New windows/doors, front and backyard. Park- ing for 3 cars. $1000/mo. First/last. Available Dec. 1. Call 905-260-2007. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE Oshawa Ritson/Olive, cen- tral air, near schools/shop- ping, available anytime. $900+utilities. fi rst/last, ref- erences. (905)433-2170 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-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/or sooner. 905-571-4372. 4-BEDROOM, BRAND new home. 2-bath, garage, No pets/smoking. $1300/ month, plus utilities. Refer- ences, fi rst/last. Available Dec 1st. Call (905)850- 7220, ask for Sheila. triumph.trim@bellnet.ca (Attention: Rental) PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly. Everything NEW. $1500/mo inclusive. 3-bdrm upper level de- tached bungalow. GO/schools/lake/shopping. 5-appliances, 2-parking, a/c. No pets/smokers. AVAIL. immediately. First/last. Call Sherry work 647-837-9834, cell 647- 388-7437 A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, Nov. 28th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the Turck estate Port Hope and the Cruess estate Oshawa and Brooking home Welcome: 6 pc. Walnut Dining Room Suite; 5 pc. Designer Dinette; 5 pc. Hardwood Dinette; Chesterfi elds; Occ. Chairs; Occ. Tables; Cof- fee Table Sets; Pr. Victorian Sidechairs Televi- sions; Persian Carpets; Gibbard Cherry King 4pc. Bedroom Suite w/Twin Beds; Delta Scroll Saw w/stand; King 6" Belt/Disc Sander w/Stand; Skil Plunge Router and Table; Rigid Dust Collector System; Champion PowerWash new Work Stand; Various Power & Hand Tools; GE Fridge and Stove; Kenmore Fridge and Stove; GE Washer & Dryer; Small Chest Freezer; etc. etc. Preview after 2:00 p.m. No pets please. Terms: Cash, App. Cheques, Visa, Interac, M/C, 10% buyers premium applies AUCTIONEERS Frank & Steve Stapleton, 905.786.2244, 1.800.23.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialist since 1971' PUBLIC SPORTS COLLECTIBLES AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sun. November 30 Start: 11 AM View: From 9 AM Day of Sale Some art pieces are for the benefi t of The Robert McLaughlin Gallery as provided by the legacy of the artist! Randy Potter Estate Auction 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding a sports card & sports collectible auction. Some items to include: rookie cards; cards from 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s; Jerseys; sports prints; pennants; graded cards; too many items to list! For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Email: rpauctions@sympatico.ca Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, November 28th at 4:30pm located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. 9 pc. oak dining room set, oak McCaskey account register, wind up tin Marx truck, Sherwin Williams paint sign (dbl sided porcelain), Atlantic Gasoline sign (porcelain), Lladro eagle, 4 Norma Knott prints, stepback cupboard, milk can stools, 4 pb chairs, 3pc Eastlake settee set, Aqua Rite water board, cedar stripboat bookshelf, oak offi ce chair, parlor tables, 8 captains chairs, pine table, qty of Christmas decorations, mod oak hutch with leaded glass doors, 2 door ent unit, pine bunkbeds, kitchen table and chairs, Peg Perego pedal tractor, child's ball- pit, children's carnival games, qty of offi ce chairs, new French doors and solid wood doors, qty of door knobs, qty of grey vi- nyl tile, Rigid 12" mitre saw, Rigid 10" table saw, Ryobi 10" planer, Ryobi 16" scroll saw, 5Hp Mastercraft snowblower, Woods chest freezer, Frigidaire washer, 98 GMC 1500 truck, Gypsy Caravan (6x12, on rubber wheels, very unique), Qty. of china, glass household and collectable items. Selling at 7pm for the City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, approx 15 bikes, 2 Honda water pumps, Honda push mower, Coleman air compressor, hand tools, BMW rims, Generac 5500 watt generator, Poulan chainsaw etc. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Selling Contents from Brooklin & Others Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ontario SAT., NOV. 29, 10:30 am • Antique Waterbury Ginger Bread Wind Up Clock • Walnut Chair "Eastern Furniture Co." • Spinning Wheel Circa 1910 • Hand Painted Coal Skuttle • 1890s Settee • Milk Bottles • 1933 Royal Bank Cal- endar • 1950-60 Boat Manuals • 1950s Firestone Boat Motor • Old Coal Oil Lamps • Fruit Sealers • Gem, Ruther Ford, Beaver, Wallaceburg, Jars • Pepsi Cola Wash Tub • Old Tin Toys. Bruce Kellett (705)328-2185 or (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com BANKRUPTCY PREVENTION AUCTION Sun. Nov. 30th at 12:00 noon, Viewing 1 hr prior at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL 12931 County Road #2, west of Colborne We have been requested by the Principles of a Major Persian Carpet Importer to conduct an Auction to liquidate a major part of their inventory. In addition to a large selection of hand picked old estate rugs from the Persian Gulf Estates this sale will also include a good selection of brand new high end hand made carpets all high stitch count in attractive designs and colours. NOTE: All rugs are tagged, Identifi ed as to design, makers, age, etc. including new rugs identifi ed as such. There will be approx $150,000 worth of rugs offered everyone welcome including dealers. Terms: Cash, Cheque with ID, Visa, MC, Interac. An excellent pre-Christmas offering Gary E. Warner, Auctioneer 905-355-2106 Auction Sale HAYDON AUCTION BARN Saturday November 29th at 4 pm Antiques & Key Date Coins & Items for Xmas: Ladies Chair, Side Chairs, Round Wooden Table, Wing Back Chair, Dbl.Ped. Bed, Pine Cupboard, Hall Desk, Collection of Tonka, Cameras, Hot Wheels, Movie Posters, Fibreglass Bathtub, Air Tight Fireplace Insert, Small Lamps, Oil on Board, China,Tools etc. www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 Christmas 20082008 CCarolsarols METROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUPPRESENTED BY Christmas Carols 2008 available FREE Sing your way into the Holiday Season with your copy of our SNA Award Winning NO LIMIT ON ORDERS - While quanitites last 2008 Carol Book s ARE HERE! For those who love the Holidays ... THE AWARD-WINNING, LONG AWAITED 2008 CHRISTMAS CAROL BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED! for pickup at the following locations: OSHAWA THIS WEEK 865 Farewell St., Oshawa South of 401 Mon-Thurs 8-8 Fri 8-5 Sat. Circ. Dept 10-2 BOWMANVILLE SEARS 91 Baseline Rd. W. of Liberty beside TSC, Bowmanville Mon-Fri 10-6 Sat. 10-4 PORT PERRY STAR 180 Mary St. E. Unit 11 beside Co-operators Insurance, Port Perry Mon-Friday 9-5 AJAX NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Harwood S to Station (1st street past 401) west to Commercial Mon-Fri 9-5 BROOKLIN VIDEO IMAGE CAFE 58 Baldwin St., Brooklin near Home Hardware Mon-Sun 10-9 AJAX AZZURRI SOCCER CLUB 2008 AGM Ajax Community Centre, Admiral's Room on Thurs. Dec. 4th, 2008 at 6 p.m. Current members in good standing wanting to attend must register with the Club by 6 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 27th, 2008. by either phone or email 905-231-2015 info@ajaxazzurrisoccer.com 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 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. Announcements Houses for Rent 7-BEDROOM ESTATE home, 5-bathrooms, 2-liv- ing rooms, garage, high- speed internet, local store, local ski hill, recreational forest, local swimming, close to 2-schools, large deck on a 2-acre lot. Great for large family, mul- ti-family or group/company. 12-minutes north of Port Hope, 1/2 hour from Peter- borough and Oshawa. Available immediately. 905-242-6776 74 BROWNRIDGE place, Whitby, 3 bedroom, semi, $1300 per mo. plus utilities. Appliances includ- ed, Jan lst. Maria (905)471-6190. AJAX 3-BEDROOM de- tached bungalow, large yard, near amenities, whole house. Avail Jan 1. $1075/mo + utilities. (905)683-6203. 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 BASEMENT APT, $500/month, inclusive. Also 5-bedroom, $1,190/month, plus utilities, 2-bath. Newly renovated, suitable for big family/friends. 5-car park- ing, Oshawa, Centre St. S/Gibb. Price negotiable. (905)947-1926. BOWMANVILLE 3-bed- room bungalow, on a large lot in mature neighbor- hood. All appliances in- cluded 2 car garage, A/C, lst/last, references $1,350 plus utilities. January lst. (905)623-0116. PICKERING, AVAILABLE Dec 1st, 3-bedroom upper level, or 1-bedroom lower level. Both units have full kitchen, ensuite bath, park- ing. No smoking/pets. First/last. 416-450-6682, (905)427-2308 Announcements Houses for Rent BROOKLIN - New 3 bdrms., 2 1/2 baths, family room w/gas fi replace, 5 appliances, air. Great fami- ly neighborhood. $1450/ mo.+utilities. Avail Dec. 15. Non-smoker. Credit check. 905-579-5993 or 416-276- 9223. CLOSE TO OC & Public Transit. Spacious 3 bed- room house & 1 bedroom apartment. Both Dec 1. $1350.00 & $800.00 plus utilities. Call (905) 434- 0803 LARGE DUPLEX Upper 2- bedroom $745+hydro (heat/water included). Also spacious 2 bedroom main fl oor plus fi nished walkout basement, newly renovat- ed $1200+hydro (heat/wa- ter included). 905-430- 7816. 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 CENTRE, 4- bedroom, backsplit, yard, gas heat/air, 3 car parking, 4 appliances, $1175+utilities, available Jan 1. No pets/smoking. Suits responsible person, fi rst/last/references. Call (905)240-0070 (416)769- 2418 OSHAWA HOUSE beauti- ful detached 3-bdrm bun- galow, main fl oor, newly renovated, suits quiet adult or working couple. No smoking/pets. $1150-inclu- sive. fi rst/last/references. December/January 1st 905-721-9789, 905-922- 4751. Announcements Houses for Rent OSHAWA, LARGE 3-bed- room house with full base- ment. (Large enough for 2- families) New hardwood fl oors. Parking for 6-vehi- cles. $1200/month plus utilities, fi rst/last. Available immediately. 905-576- 8675. 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. Townhouses for RentT 3-BDRM QUIET WHITBY townhouse, a/c, appliances & garage, on bus route with shopping & schools nearby. Available Dec 1st. Call 905-668-6843. 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. BOWMANVILLE LARGE 2-BEDROOM, end unit 1-1/2 bathrooms, fenced yard, c/ac, 5 appliances, near amenities, highway, many upgrades, move-in condition. No smok- ing/pets. $1200+ Dec. 1st. (905)442-6852. 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 Announcements Townhouses for RentT 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 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 FURNISHED ROOM + pri- vate living room, bathroom, utilities, cable, fridge, hot- plate, microwave, local phone provided. $550/mnth. Add second room $600/mnth. Available Dec 1, fi rst and last. Call 905-725-7679 LARGE ROOM avail in large home, near Pickering Town Centre, close to Kingston Rd. $450/mo. in- cludes cable and laundry, suits working person. Call 905-839-7237. Announcements Public Notices Rooms for Rent & WantedR OSHAWA, Thornton/Ross- land. 1 furnished room with kitchen & private entrance, parking. Working gentle- man preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $115/week. First/last 905-434-7532. 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 ROOMS, NEWCASTLE $400, $500, $650 (base- ment). Share house. Near Go bus, 115, 401, fi tness centre. All inclusive, fi rst/last, references, Whole house $1350+ utilities, lge garage/work- shop 905-797-2177. 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 1 ROOM FOR RENT, shared cable, laundry, A/C. Pickering, Whites Rd. & Bayly. Smoking ok, (pets negotiable). $600/month. Close to all amenities. Avail. Dec. 1. Call 905- 420-7401. ADELAIDE/HARMONY, Oshawa Executive home, C/A, avail immediately. $450/month, inclusive. Bruce (859)-533-9202 or (905)725-3494. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2-males. Near all amenities, bed/sitting room, cable/internet, park- ing included. Available im- mediately, fi rst/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. Announcements Public Notices Shared Accommodation FURNISHED BEDROOM (Private TV/Sitting room) Professional female seeks same or student for Oshawa townhouse. Inter- net, cable, included. $500/month, available im- mediately. (905)423-7252 or lindapark100@hotmail. com. 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 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly, $600/inclusive. Female preferred - Single bedroom upper level de- tached bungalow, 3 available, shared kitch- en/bath. Everything NEW. GO/schools/lake/shopping. 2-parking, 5-appliances, a/c. No pets/smokers. AVAIL. Immediately. First/last. Call Sherry Cell 647-388-7437 or Work 647-837-9834 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 Vacation Properties COSTA RICA - OCEAN, river, mountain views 1 acre estate lots. Use your 401K. Starting at 89K. Ex- cellent Terms, Financing available. Mature develop- ment-pre-development pricing available. www.joyapacifi ca.com 1- 800-993-0962 INTERNATIONAL resort properties. Timeshare re- sales. Buy or sell. Huge discounts on pre-owned vacation properties. www.irpone.com. 1-800- 545-7394 Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No com- missions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690 SnowmobilesS 1997 SKIDOO MACH 1, 700cc, reverse, electric start, 4900 miles. Great condition. $3295, O.B.O. (905)432-5284. Lost & FoundL FOUND POSITIVE OUT- LOOK ON LIFE. LOSING WEIGHT MAKES ME :) :) :) :) ;D AND ;) SOME MORE. FIND YOUR :) AT herbalmagic.com MISSING SINCE Nov. 6th Rossland/Simcoe, north of Oshawa Hospital. "Bruiser" 10yr old brown tabby. Please call 905-839-9424 or 905-579-3961 if you have seen our family pet. Personals A MATURE ADULT single male, 52 yrs. old is looking for a down-to-earth non- smoking lady as a com- panion for a long-term rela- tionship. If any of you la- dies are interested please call 905-686-9838. CUBA FEB 2009 retired gentleman living in Picker- ing, non-smoker seeks un- attached lady friend for a week's vacation in Cuba, last week of Feb. 2009. John 905-831-5782 jstul@rogers.com 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. 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 BED, ALL new Queen or- thopedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 BOBBY ORR Auto- graphed 20 x 24 Framed Picture, Great North Road Certifi cate of Authenticity. Custom Framed "Flying Goal" $400 obo. Must see to truly appreciate. call Paul 905-26-0624 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 Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA CASH & CARRY ON IKEA Furniture. Bedroom set, dining set, sofas. Con- tact Lisa 416-618-1025 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 CORNER JACUZZI tub $300-obo; Playstation 3, like new in box $350-obo. I-phone, 16 gigs brand new $650, no contract (905)922-7015 DININGROOM SUITE, ele- gant cherrywood fi nish, large table on 2 pedestals with 2 extensions. 8 Queen Anne chairs, matching hutch with decorative glass/lights. Excellent con- dition. (905)723-2492 Vendors WantedV Articles for SaleA 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. GUNS/ MILITARIA SHOW Sun., Nov. 30 7:30 am. - 1 pm. PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE Valley Farm Rd. West of Brock, just south of Kingston Rd. (Hwy #2) (905) 679-8812 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2008, PAGE 21 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Auctions ChristmasChristmas Tributes Tributes Remembering Our Loved Ones In NowNow Publishing Publishing on on WednesdayWednesday Dec. 24, 2008Dec. 24, 2008 Did You Know...Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website. For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Tor. Line 1-416-798-7259 Card of Thanks In memory of the late Hiizu (Pete) Otsuki who passed away October 31, 2008 at the age of 75. Millie & family wish to thank everyone who attended the memorial service, sent fl owers and made donations to the Cancer Society. A special thanks to Accettone Funeral Home, St. Elizabeth Nursing Care, Community Care Nursing Home in Pickering for the care given to Pete for the past 10 months. Our Sincere Thanks Wife Millie, Daughter Keila and Granddaughters Janie & Ange In Memoriam In Memoriam Articles for SaleA Articles for SaleA 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. ICEMAN COLD therapy unit, model #1100. Used only 4 times. $350 or best offer. Call (905)436-3936 POOL TABLE, profession- al series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 Cards of Thanks Articles for SaleA 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 - 1950'S HEINTZ- MAN apartment size full keyboard, asking $750. (905)686-9315. 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 PIANOS AND CLOCKS, New & used pianos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large se- lection of upright and elec- tronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! 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. SOLID WHITE oak enter- tainment unit, 5 shelves, two drawers, t.v. shelf. with doors (905)263-8124 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 Cards of Thanks Vendors WantedV VENDORS WANTED for the Oshawa Spring Home Show March 14, 15, 16 Call 905-579-4400 Ask for Devon or Wendy 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 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 FREE KITTENS - 6 kittens to go to a good home. 3 Orange males, 3 gray and white females. Ready to leave mommy on Friday Nov 28. Located in Whitby. Call 905-626-5128. 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. Pets, Supplies, Boarding TIMES ARE TOUGH FOR PETS TOO. Adopt a homeless pet! Now more than ever, you'll be saving a life. Dogs, cats near you at Petfi nder.com YOUNG POT BELLY pigs, black, males & females. Looking for good country homes. 905-434-0392. 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. 2002 Chevrolet MALIBU V6, automatic, 4 door, ma- roon exterior grey interior, extremely clean pw/pdl/tilt/cruise, AM/FM CD player, power mirrors, alloy rims, 175,000-kms. certifi ed/etested, excellent condition. $3495 905-435- 1091, 509-579-3322 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 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 Cars WantedC ! 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 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 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 2004 DODGE GRAND Caravan S.E., 7-passen- ger, loaded, 70,000-kms. Asking $9,500 certifi ed. Showroom condition. Call Nesrin 905-430-0075 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. PICKERING Busty Blonde & Blue-eyed Upscale Discreet Early till late No private calls Appointment 905-492-3338 MassagesM AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. (905)420-0320 pickeringangels.com OSHAWA The Holistic $35 you want Ritson Rd. / Bloor 905-576-3456 MassagesM Sun Valley Spa OPEN REALLY LATE Incredible massages 4630 Kingston Rd. Unit#8 (E. of Morningside) 7 days a week (416)284-7679 TICHELOVEN, Benno - Peacefully, at home on Tuesday November 25, 2008. Benno Ticheloven in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Renate. Loving father of Christian and father-in-law of Tracy. Cherished Opi to Aiden and Tristan. Dear brother of Elisabeth (Fidel) Mattes of Heidelberg, Germany, and the late Karl. Brother-in-law of Uwe Steinke (Barbel), Bernd Steinke (Margaret), Karin (George) Wanders, and Brigitte Tichelovan, all of Germany. Uncle to Guido, Anja, Beate, Roland, and Siegfrid. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) (905)428-8488 on Friday No- vember 28, 2008 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am in the chapel. Should family and friends so desire donations to the Frontiers Foundation Inc or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. A book of condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca Celestial Sunrooms • Sunroom • Additions • Designer Basements Thermal Finishing Systems* (Mold, Moisture, Allergen & Odour Resistant) *NO DRYWALL 905.787.0100www.celestialsunrooms.ca FINANCING AVAILABLE OAC • 6 MONTH DEFERRAL Home Improvement PUBLIC NOTICE The Government of Ontario is offering $2800.00 to each homeowner interested in replacing a heating system, cooling system and tankless water heater by November 30, 2008. Free information & participating contractors available 24hr/day 1-800-516-8231 ID#6624 Free Recorded Message. Need a Handyman? Full basement renos starting at $8500 (lab/mat based on 900sq.ft.) Complete in 2 weeks Bathrooms, Kitchens Framing, Drywall, Painting Some plumbing, basic electrical 22 yrs experience Fire & Water Technician Mould Specialist Guaranteed Work (905)442-0068 SHABOOM ● Painting ● Window Cleaning No Squeegee -By hand ● Eavestrough Cleaning ● Wood Flooring Call Fred 905-655-5706 Serving Durham since 1990 Garbage Removal/Hauling A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 Home Improvement HandymanH NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ● Light Hauling ● Odd Jobs ● General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 Painting & Decorating ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative fi nishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor. Line 647-868-9669 SHAW Painting & Decorating Clean-Reliable Competitive pricing 20 years exp. Interior/Exterior Paint- ing Wallpapering Wood Finishing. For free estimate call 905-243-2798 Painting & Decorating 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 House Cleaning CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Euro Cleaning Services * Houses * Offi ces * Apartments Experienced, Bonded & Insured Reasonable Prices Excellent Service For Free Estimate Call Elizabeth (416) 884-3658 Giant Indoor Garage Sale SAT. & SUN - NOV. 29 & 30 10 AM - 6PM MARKET SPECIAL 100% cotton t-shirts $1 each VENDORS WANTED All types of merchandise Antiques & collectables BOOK YOUR SPOT NOW • Crafts • Collectibles • Antiques • Household Items Low monthly rates & free internet 416-755-8243 Market Open Sat & Sun 10am-6pm Lawrence East Flea MarketLawrence East Flea Market 2655 Lawrence Ave. E. 2655 Lawrence Ave. E. at Midlandat Midland A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 26, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com You can have any birthday, wedding, anniversary or engagement notice published. For information call This Week classiﬁ ed department Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-5110. Limit of 50 words. Please send Milestones submissions to milestones durhamregion.com by Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for Thursday publication. For$29plus GST Prepayment is required. Milestones is now a fee-for-service feature. Death Notices Garage/Yard Sales Service Directory Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com FAX YOUR AD TODAY TO ONE OF OUR CLASSIFIED SALES REPS TODAY! 905- 683-0707 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. 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Vehicles may not be exactly as shown HO HO HO THE PAYMENTS 100%100% APPR O V A L APPR O V A L 0% FINANC I N G AVAILAB L E OAC STOCK# P51 $26,888 2007 CHRYSLER 300C or $99Weekly Leather, Sunroof, Loaded STOCK# V325A $17,888 2006 KIA SORENTO or $66Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# D252 $14,888 2006 HYUNDAI TIBURON GT or $55Weekly Leather, Sunroof, 5 spd STOCK# US283 $33,888 2008 FORD F-150 FX4 or $124Weekly Leather, Loaded, 38.6 km STOCK# V397 $14,888 2007 HONDA FIT or $55Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# V333 $18,888 2007 DODGE NITRO SXT or $69Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# V372 $26,988 2008 DODGE DURANGO LTD or $88Weekly Leather, Sunroof STOCK# V384 $13,888 2004 ACURA 1.7 EL or $66Weekly 5 Speed, Leather STOCK# V345 $17,488 2007 HONDA CIVIC or $64Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# US202 $23,888 2008 CHEVROLET UPLANDER LT or $80Weekly Leather PD DVD STOCK# V170A $12,888 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT or $47Weekly PW, PL, Tilt, Cruise STOCK# V370 $15,888 2006 HONDA CIVIC or $58Weekly Auto, Air, PW, PL STOCK# US9897 $19,888 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 or $72Weekly 5.7 Hemi, 2WD, Leather STOCK# V361 $14,888 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX or $61Weekly Auto, Air $9,888 2001 HONDA CIVIC Auto, Air or $72Weekly STOCK# V197 SUPERCREWSUPERCREW SAMESAME LOCATION FORLOCATION FOR 35 YEARS35 YEARS durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008 PAGE 23 P AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Whitby Fury’s Derek Foote prepares to bury one past Pickering Panthers’ goaltender Chris Seiler during Ontario Junior Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday night. Foote was one of many Fury shooters to find the net in a 10-3 drubbing of the Panthers. did earn a point for the OT loss. Panthers’ head coach Bill Brady could only offer kudos to Finney. “We had six or seven bang-bang plays that he stopped. He stole them the two points -- absolutely stole it. The game should have never gone to overtime,” said Brady. “Our goal- tender was good, but theirs was phe- nomenal. You have to give him full marks for that.” For their part, the Panthers re- ceived strong goaltending of their own in the form of newly acquired Sean Malony, who was brought over from the Ajax Attack in a deal for fu- ture considerations. Malony turned aside 27 of 31 shots he faced against Port Hope. Malony’s steady goaltending was a welcome respite for the Panthers whose netminders Chris Seiler and Jared Cowley were shelled for 19 goals in the previous two contests. Brady says Malony will get a shot to become the team’s No. 1 puck- stopper, although he insists Seiler or Cowley are still in the mix where playing time is concerned. “He’ll get an opportunity to play and we’ll see what he does with it,” offered Brady. “We’ll see where it goes.” Greg Riggs and Andrew Howes scored power-play goals for Pickering against Port Hope. Tyler von Engel- brechten scored the tying goal with 1:53 remaining in the third period to send the game into overtime. The bottom-dwelling Panthers have a real chance to make up some ground on eighth-place Whitby (four points ahead of Pickering) in the standings with a home-and-home series with the suddenly struggling Ajax Attack. The Pickering-Ajax se- ries starts in Pickering at the com- plex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. It reverts to the Ajax Community Centre for the finale on Sunday at 3 p.m. Pickering plays two-gamer against Ajax on weekend ✦ Pickering from page 18 Panthers’ Postscript Panthers’ defenceman Tyler Hauer remains out with a concussion...Pen- alty woes, including a seven-minute major assessed to Kyle Puiras, took the Panthers out of an other- wise close game against Whitby. After the Fury scored the first three goals, the Panthers rebounded with two by Andrew Howes and Aaron Pierce to close out the first trailing 3-2. The Panthers then gave up five unanswered Whitby goals in the second...The Panthers started off well against Kingston. Each team recorded 14 shots on net in the first, but the Voyaguers beat Pickering goalie Chris Seiler three times in the frame. Kingston added two more goals in the second period and four more in the third... WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS! NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST. W.1-888-527-4929 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? 1-888-542-5829 - CALL BILL (AT MONARCH AVE.) LOWEST PRICELOWEST PRICE GUARANTEED PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • 24H ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING ONE LOCATION ONLYONE LOCATION ONLY 201 BAYLY ST. W201 BAYLY ST. W 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 9.7%, cost of borrowing is $2416.05. OAC. * on selected 2008 in-stock models. See us for details. VILLAGE CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP 00%% FINAN C I N G FINAN C I N G AVAIL A B L E AVAIL A B L E * Low km, Power Group, 4x4, Auto, A/C Stk #J8634A 2005 NISSAN X-TRAIL PURCHASE PRICE $16,988 WEEKLY $85 Auto, Low, Low KM Stk #T9120A 2002 JEEP WRANGLER PURCHASE PRICE $12,988 WEEKLY $97 Auto, A/C, 4 door, 2 to Choose Stk #V214A 2006 PONTIAC PURSUIT PURCHASE PRICE $8,988 WEEKLY $40 Reverse sensors, 2nd row Captain seates, Auto, Power Pkg., low km CD Player, Tinted Windows, Roof Racks. Tow 2004 KIA SEDONA WAGON PURCHASE PRICE $9,888 WEEKLY $60 4 door, Auto, A/C, Power Group, Low Low Km, 6 to choose Stk #V149 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING PURCHASE PRICE $9,985 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Power Group, CD Player. 3 to Choose Stk #V186 2006 HYUNDAI ELANTRA PURCHASE PRICE $10,988 WEEKLY $60 Power Group, Auto, A/C, Low km Stk #T9228A 2008 PONTIAC TORRENT PURCHASE PRICE $18,588 WEEKLY $80 Auto, A/C, Power Locks, Low, Low KM.Stk #V187 2008 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5S PURCHASE PRICE $21,988 WEEKLY $90 Auto, A/C, Fully loaded Carom Pkg. Stk #P150 2008 FORD F-150 4X4 LEASE PRICE $398/MONTH (30 Mths only) Power Window/ locks, CD Player, Auto Stk #V214 2006 KIA SPECTRA WAGON PURCHASE PRICE $9,988 WEEKLY $60 2 Door, 4 door, A/C, Power Group, Low, Low KM, 6 to Choose 06/07 HONDA CIVIC PURCHASE PRICE $17,988 WEEKLY $80 Auto, A/C, Power Group, 4 Wheel disc brakes, Roof Rack, Tape Deck. 2004 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA PURCHASE PRICE $13,888 WEEKLY $80 Diesel, Long Box, High Roof Stk #U310 2007 DODGE SPRINTER 2500 CASH PRICE $45,988 WEEKLY $199 4 doors, Auto, A/C, Power Group, Low km, CD Player Stk #V189 2008 NISSAN VERSA PURCHASE PRICE $14,988 WEEKLY $66 Auto, A/C, Power Group, Low km, Wheels, Rear Spoiler, CD, Cruise. Stk #V74 2006 CHEVROLET COBALT PURCHASE PRICE $11,988 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Loaded, Roof Rack, Whees, Tinted Windows, Reverse Sensors, 4 door Stk #J8874A 2004 CHEVROLET VENTURE LT PURCHASE PRICE $9,888 WEEKLY $60 Auto, A/C, Loaded, CD Player, 4 wheel disc brakes. Stk #V120 2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO PURCHASE PRICE $8,888 WEEKLY $50 Auto, A/C, Aluminum Wheels, Low km, 4 Wheel disc Brakes, Tinted Windows, Roof Racks, Fold Flat Rear Seats, Cd Player, Power Windows/locks. Stk #J9208A 2006 CHEVROLET UPLANDER EXT PURCHASE PRICE $12,888 WEEKLY $70 $$2020 GAS C A R D GAS CA R D WITH A N Y T E S T D R I V E WITH AN Y T E S T D R I V E BLACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 2 8 , 2 0 0 8 ON N O W ! ON NOW! WED-THUR S - F R I durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2008