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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_10_14He’s a big hospital helper Ajax-Pickering hospital foundation honours volunteer Pat McNeil BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com AJAX -- Although Pat McNeil has recently stepped down from both the Ajax-Pickering hospital’s board of directors and the foundation board, he still plans to act as a resource. “Hospitals rely on the government for funding, but they also rely on the SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND PICKERING -- Pat McNeil, senior vice president of gener- ation development at Ontario Power Generation, has been awarded the Howard Sokolowski Award for his many years of work supporting health care in the community. 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Stay at home Durham experts help businesses survive flu season FEATURE 10 Budget crunch How councils are coping with downturn SPORTS 18 Big-time medal haul Pickering dragon boat crews earn 14 at worlds newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 20092 AP Durham health experts outline precautions to take BY MELISSA MANCINI mmancini@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Feeling under the weather? Call in sick to work. “If people would stay home when they’re sick it would help a great deal,” said Rouge Valley director of infection control Tricia Root. Dragging into work with a sore throat or a fever for a big meeting or to meet an important project deadline is a bad idea, considering how easy it is to spread the flu virus and H1N1 (swine flu). Employers should encourage their workers to stay home, drink fluids and rest when they have the flu. Anybody who feels sick and has symptoms should stay home for a few days, she said. It’s the best way to prevent waves of flu from running through the office. Employees should protect themselves by following guidelines to avoid the spread of viruses. Most people know they should be sneezing into their sleeves, but many don’t know the virus can stay on sleeves for up to eight hours. So the best thing to do is keep tissues around, Ms. Root said. Two things businesses should consider keeping on hand is a supply of hand san- itizer and a stock of disinfectant wipes. Management should consider having their employees wipe down their work station daily. When an employee calls in sick their work station should be wiped down. Viruses can live on hard surfaces for up to 24 hours. “We can’t be too careful,” she said. Don’t panic if an employee gets sick. The flu and H1N1 will pass with some home remedies for most people unless they have significant underlying health problems and their immune systems are compromised. “Most of us should really just get over it (the virus),” she said. Above all the best medicine is to encourage prevention. Employing prop- er hand-washing techniques will go a long way in preventing the flu, Ms. Root said. Frequent, proper hand washing is a concept that has to be reinforced throughout the population, said Rouge Valley infection control practitioner Jay- shree Somani. Compliance can be a challenge even among adults, Ms. Somani said. Employ- ers can make the rate of hand washing higher by making sure workers have the tools to wash up: hand sanitizer, plenty of soap and paper towels to dry hands and open doors. Hand washing should take at least 15 seconds, with people taking care to clean all parts of their hands: between fingers, wrists and finger nails. After hand wash- ing or using sanitizer make sure hands are completely dry before touching any- thing, Ms. Somani said. As for getting the vaccine when it becomes available, Ms. Root said that is a decision people can only make for themselves. “We need to take care of ourselves,” Ms. Root said. SHANNON MAGUIRE PHOTO PICKERING -- Members of the Rouge Valley Health System spoke to a group of business representatives about proper hand- washing techniques and how to prevent the spread of the H1N1 virus recently. As part of the seminar, Jayshree Somani, left, demonstrated how to wash hands to Vaughn Lal. HEALTH Sick? Stay home from work If people would stay home when they’re sick it would help a great deal. Rouge Valley director of infection control Tricia Root !WARDS 2 E A D E R S #H O ICE )TS9/52 TIMETO 3().% 6OTINGCUTOFFIS/CTATMIDNIGHT 6/4%./7 6OTEFORYOURFAVOURITE"USINESSTODAYAT WWWREADERSCHOICEDURHAMCOM #ALL EXT FAST FACTS Tips for keeping your business flu-free • Keep a supply of alcohol-based hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes for employees to use; • Make tissue available; • Encourage employees to stay home when they have flu-like symptoms; • Employees should stay home for five to seven days after the onset of the flu or when symptoms are gone; • If you are feeling sick, but well enough to do some work, don’t go into the office: join meetings by phone, stay in touch by e-mail, work on proj- ects at home. Source: Tricia Root, Rouge Valley director of infection control newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 20093 AP Pickering Town Centre (Upper Level, near Children’s Place) 1355 Kingston Rd. 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About 1.5 mil- lion people live with disabilities in the GTA and Co-op provided more than 34,000 Wheel- Trans trips for the TTC in June alone. Mr. Ispanidis was one of six drivers who received the award. “We feel that this was the right opportunity to recognize the efforts of our employees like Thomas Ispanidis for making Toronto more accessible,” said Peter Zahakos, general manager. Mr. Ispanidis’s family has been driving for Co-op since 1975. “For me, it’s about going out of your way to help someone in need and knowing that I’m truly contributing to society,” he said. The Co-op Cabs Accessibility Program was developed in 2005 as a response to the new Ontario Disabilities Act. COMMUNITY Pickering cabbie commended SUBMITTED PHOTO TORONTO -- Pickering resident and Toronto taxi driver Thomas Ispanidis posed in his cab after receiving an award from his company. The Co-op Cabs accessible taxi driver was honoured for doing his part to make Toronto a better place for people with disabilities. For me, it’s about going out of your way to help someone in need and knowing that I’m truly contributing to society. Thomas Ispanidis PICKERING -- Police have released the name of a Pickering woman killed after her vehicle crashed into a water-filled catch basin in York Region last Wednes- day. Emma Chitussi, 23, of Pickering, died at hospital after being rushed from the accident scene on Hwy. 407 near Keele Street in Vaughan at 4 a.m. Wednesday, OPP said. Ms. Chitussi’s Mazda Tribute left the eastbound lanes of the highway and travelled down an embankment before plunging into the basin, OPP said. It’s unknown what caused the crash. Two OPP officers dove into the water to rescue the young women from her vehicle. 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There’s a sidewalk on one side of the street that leads to a tot lot. Ms. VandenBroek said the mis- shapen lots make it next to impossible to pull cars out at the same time, causing numerous neighbourhood disputes. The street has only three on-street parking spaces with three-hour time limits on each. “It’s cost me over $2,000 in tickets for my friends,” Ms. VandenBroek said. Residents and the City have considered two options: move the sidewalk down to street-level or remove it altogether. Both would make an extra spot on each of the nine driveways fronting the sidewalk. “The only reason we said remove the sidewalk, which we really didn’t want to do, is because it’s cheaper for the City,” Ms. VandenBroek said. Removal would cost $15,000, but relo- cating it would be $20,000. Staff found moving it would make for difficult win- ter maintenance as there’s basically nowhere to store the snow. But Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson argued snow removal on the street is not a new issue. “Snow has been a problem there since the street was built in 1983,” he said. Staff noted sidewalk removal could pose safety issues and the only safe way to walk to the tot lot would be along a neighbouring street. Ms. VandenBroek countered most peo- ple end up cutting across the street any- way to avoid walking around the circle. Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean suggested polling neighbouring streets to see how many people use the sidewalk. “If nobody’s using that sidewalk, I have no problem yanking it out,” he said. CITY Parking problems plague Pickering street JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Rita VandenBroek and her neighbours have been trying for the past three years to get the City to realign the sidewalk on Albacore Manor. It’s cost me over $2,000 in tickets for my friends. Rita VandenBroek WE THINK... email responses to newsroom@durhamregion.com & A Metroland Media Group Ltd. Publication Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classiﬁ ed Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Ofﬁ ce Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales 905-683-5110 Fax 905-683-7363 Classiﬁ eds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 Member: Ontario Press Council, OCNA, CCNA, SNA. All content copyright Editorial Opinions COURTS Laws need to change on publishing names of accused To the editor: Re: David Dewees, the Toronto teacher accused of sexual luring. Some media outlets are attaching his suicide to his identity being published. In 2007 I was charged with sexual assault on a former student and was ultimately acquitted in July 2009. Having my identi- ty published was a depressing and humil- iating experience. Threatened by jail guards, I lived in fear of being assaulted or killed by some luna- tic because the person may have seen my picture in the paper. Once accused, the stigma attached to it affects everything and everyone in your life. This is a devas- tating crime, innocent or not. Maintaining my innocence through- out, I was finally acquitted in court. That does not take away feelings I had, know- ing some looked at me with suspicion. I was even too uncomfortable to hug my nephews and nieces. The laws need to change regarding publishing names and pictures. Police, the media or the laws need to consider the circumstances careful- ly when deciding to publish someone’s identity: history of the accused, how many children unrelated to each other have come forward, etc. Mr. Dewees is innocent until he admits guilt or the court finds him guilty, which we will never really know. Ray Collingham Durham FOOD ALLERGIES Keep peanut butter at home To the editor: Re: In defence of peanut butter, letter to the editor, Sept. 30. I can’t believe that anyone would be wor- ried about the fact that a child cannot eat a peanut butter sandwich at school. Maybe 45 years ago when the only food to eat in the winter was meat, root vegetables, bananas, apples and homemade preserves, I could see it as a problem. Today you can buy a whole meal at the grocery store and not have to cook a thing, and at any time of the year. You can buy asparagus all year long. Have a salad with any vegetable you want. There are so many spreads you can put on bread, I’m not sure peanut butter is even in the top two. The thing is your child can have pea- nut butter on toast in the morning, and get their protein and fibre to build some energy for the day and he or she won’t hurt anyone. Don’t take it to school and possi- bly cause an allergy attack for some other child. After all, all those pizza days they have at school these days might make up for it. Chris Carmichael Oshawa Peanut butter not more important than a life To the editor: Re: Shame that peanut butter is restricted, Shannon Taylor letter, Oct 1. I have grown so weary of trying to edu- cate ignorant people like Shannon Taylor who believe that a jar of peanut butter is more valuable than a child’s life. So let me explain it in a way that she might actually understand. Imagine if you can, the next time you open your mouth to stuff in an all-important peanut butter sandwich that you choke on it. This might give you some idea of what a child in anaphylactic shock is going through. Kyla Jones Ajax e-mail letters to newsroom@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / letter writers are obliged to back up statements with verifiable facts / please include your full first and last name, city of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 20096 P In this tough economy, we’re all in it together As Durham residents continue to confront these difficult economic times, tightening belts at home and at work, and as commu- nity-based food banks across the region see the local demand for their services grow, cit- izens have learned first-hand over the past 18 months that the good times can be coldly cyclical. By necessity, thousands of Durham resi- dents and taxpayers have been forced to re- examine and take stock, determine which household expenditures are necessary and which aren’t, which bills should be paid first and which luxuries can be set aside, however temporarily. Indeed, individuals and families across the region are learning some hard lessons from the recent past, even as they re-engineer their economic plans for the future. So, too, are Durham municipalities being forced to take stock and ensure their fis- cal house is in order. Some municipalities, including Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax, are well positioned to weather the difficulties con- fronted in this deep recession as revenues decline. Others, such as Clarington, face a some- what more difficult near future. Relying, as it has, on yet-to-materialize development charges to fund projects that might already be underway, has created funding gaps that will have to be closed, either through dipping into reserves or turning to taxpayers. In every case, municipal taxpayers and their elected leaders share an obligation to practise tight fiscal responsibility, particular- ly as these economic challenges remain. We call on municipal politicians to exer- cise prudent judgment while offering com- plete transparency during upcoming bud- get deliberations. Invite those who are pay- ing the bills into the tent, share with them the priorities and plans, and engage them in the process. What better time than now to pose the question: Should we raise munici- pal property taxes, or dip into reserve funds to address the funding shortfall? At the same time we also strongly encour- age taxpayers to inform themselves, get involved, share their views and let their elect- ed officials know plainly where and how they would like to see budgets take form. Which government expenditures are necessary? Which aren’t? Which projects should stay on the books? Which should be deferred? In the simplest terms, we truly are all in this together. Governments and taxpayers can work together to weather the storm and pre- pare collectively for sunnier economic days ahead. WE ASKED In the heat and hormonal confusion of adolescent and young adult relationships, one of the things that is sadly neglected these days is the art of sucking up to par- ents. This is not something to be taken lightly. Teenagers, at least the smart ones, under- stand that their relationship with their boyfriend or girlfriend’s parents is prob- ably just as important as their relationship to their boyfriend or girlfriend. At least it should be. I know. The things I didn’t do well in the sphere of dating could be hauled away in a gravel truck; needing my dad to drive my 20-year-old, licence-less self and a hapless date to a movie comes painfully to mind. But in the arena of my girlfriend’s parents, I was gold. I was a consummate suck-up. The key to my success, however, was that I was sincere. I actually enjoyed their company. Any idiot can learn to Eddie Haskell his way into a dinner invitation with the potential in-laws. But trust me. I now understand that what I intuitively sensed as a 16 year old was spot on: par- ents are not as stupid as they look. They can smell ‘phoney’ a mile away and the fastest route to an early curfew with sec- ond base a dwindling pipe-dream is to cheese it up with a bunch of ‘gollys’,‘swells’ and ‘goshs’. As a parent I’d much rather have my kid bring home a sincerely rude kid than a smarmy polite one. At least you know what you’re dealing with. So let me, as both a parent and an ex- AAA-suckup, give any teens out there some free, sound advice on dealing with your date’s parental units. 1. Understand that we want to like you. We really do. In fact we’re dying for you to sweep us off our feet, to delight us. We are desperately aware that one of you, one of these days, will be coming over...forever. And we’d like to not have to smile through our teeth every second Sunday dinner for the rest of your married lives. 2. Introduce yourself. Even if my son or daughter is too much of an oaf to present you to me himself, get up off the couch or out of his/her lap, man-up and stick out a hand. I know it sounds positively medieval but there are huge brownie points in ‘How do you do Mr. Crone, I’m....’ That’s right, I said ‘Mister’. And I’m married to ‘Mrs.’ Crone...the one you really need to be terri- fied of. But don’t sweat it. Play your cards right, show us both some respect and we’ll notch it down to ‘Neil and Suzanne’, your greatest allies, in no time. 3. Make eye contact. Parents are not Gorgons. You will not turn to stone if you return and hold our gaze. You may actu- ally see us smile in delighted surprise. I have only ever seen my wife vaporize one kid...and she really had it coming. 4. Should you find yourself invited to dinner, here is a handy series of phrases that will stand you in remarkably good stead with your hosts: “Is there anything I can do to help out?” “This is delicious Jello and pea salad” or “Here, let me clean up.” Finally, two magic words that have the power to open untold doors for you. Two words that seem to have been lost longer than the Dead Sea Scrolls. ‘Thank You’. If you do nothing else, use those and use them often and you’ll be in like flint. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. What are you most thankful for? (from left) BRETT BARAN --My health. I am one of the few family members that have good health. ERIN NEWFELD --. I am thankful for my family. They are a big part of my life. TOM DROUILLARD -- Each other. Something that I thought I would never have. BOB EMO -- Friends and family. It would be a bleak world without them. BE OUR GUEST -- Each week in this space This Week runs submissions from our readers. E-mail your submissions, maximum 350 words, to newsroom@durhamregion.com or mail to This Week c/o Tim Kelly, 865 Farewell St., Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. For further information call Tim Kelly at 905-579- 4400 ext. 2293 or email him at tkelly@durhamregion.com. Timely tips on meeting parents from expert NEIL CRONE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 20097 P Many of us have seen the movie Twister. The special effects are amazing, with houses demolished, cows flying through the air and things weighing hundreds of pounds tossed about like nothing. It all seems so unreal until you are stand- ing in the aftermath of such an event. It was all too real for Kim Jobe and Ross Dalgleish, whose farm was hit dead on by an F1 torna- do. It’s amazing how much damage can be done in just a few seconds; it was just like the movies, minus the flying cattle. Sometimes Mother Nature gets really, really angry. Ron Pietroniro is the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Multi Media Editor RON PIETRONIRO / BEHIND THE LENS As I approach my 50th birthday, I find myself frantically revisiting and acting on my “bucket list”. A dear friend suggested we join the gym. “It will be fun, we have goals.” I pulled out my wallet and eagerly signed up. I booked my appointment with Sven, who identified him- self as a 28-year-old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing. I was pumped. MONDAY: a little early, but worth it when I arrived to find a blonde Scandinavian God named Sven with a porcelain white smile and a great physique. Sit-ups were painful, from holding in my stomach the instant I saw him. TUESDAY: consumed entire pot of coffee, but made it out the door. Sven made me lie on my back and push an iron bar into the air – then he added weights. Painful, but his smile made it worthwhile. A whole new life and wardrobe awaits me. WEDNESDAY: teeth brushing a challenge; achieved by laying toothbrush on counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. Driving manageable but can’t steer or stop; (parked on top of a Mini Cooper upon arriv- al). Sven is way too perky at 6:30 a.m. Sven said the stair monster would be beneficial; along with some other nonsense. THURSDAY: the beast was waiting; vam- pire-like teeth exposed; thin, cruel lips pulled back in a full snarl. He introduced a dumb- bell routine -- I hid in the restroom when he wasn’t looking, but he found me; as punish- ment, the rowing machine. FRIDAY: I despise that chicklet-toothed, anemic tyrant Sven. If there was a part of my body I could move without unbearable pain, I would hit him with it. Flew off the back of the treadmill; landed on Terry, the nutrition- ist; the landing was painful. SATURDAY: Satan left message on answer- ing machine wondering where I was. Can’t lift anything heavier than a sandwich; includ- ing the remote. Results? Eleven hours of the golf channel. SUNDAY: Church van picking me up -- will thank God the week is over and pray my friend suggests a root canal next time. Marlene Luscombe lives and works in Whitby and still has her gym membership. A week of workout fun MARLENE LUSCOMBE newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 20098 P COMMUNITY Pat McNeil recipient of Howard Sokolowski Award community,” said the recent recipient of the 2009 Howard Sokolowski Award. “We have to cherish our hospitals.” The award, created in 2001 honouring the former CEO of Tribute Communities and long-time hospital volunteer, is pre- sented annually to an individual, group or company within the business commu- nity for devoting time, resources and lead- ership to benefit Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering, as well as advocating for the goal to improve health care in west Dur- ham. Each year, Durham artist Edward Falken- berg creates a unique work of art for the award, and this year’s piece was called “Kaboom”. Mr. McNeil, senior vice-president of gen- eration development at Ontario Power Generation, was given the award at the Mayors’ Charity Golf Classic last month. He was chairman of the Rouge Valley Health System foundation from 2005 to 2007, and sat on the foundation board until June. He was also a member of the RVHS board of directors until last month. OPG and its employees are also heavily involved in helping the community and the hospital. The Whitby resident stepped down from his board positions due to his job trans- fer out of his Pickering office to Toronto, which involves a long commute. Being on a hospital board is a one- to two-day com- mitment each week, he said, and he sim- ply can’t find the time to properly commit to it. Mr. McNeil played a vital role in secur- ing funds for the redevelopment of RVAP, which is currently underway. He credits Pickering-Scarborough East MPP Wayne Arthurs for getting the ball rolling on the project, and is modest about the award, saying he simply helped others raise funds. “I was shocked,” he said. “It’s very nice to get an award and I don’t disrespect anyone who gave it to me, but it’s everyone around me.” Mr. McNeil’s greatest technique for get- ting those fundraising dollars: “I would make friends with a lot of people.” Aside from the funds large corporate donors give to the hospital, Mr. McNeil noted every little bit helps and praises the funds raised at both hospitals by local vol- unteers. “If I can encourage anyone to do any- thing, it’s to get involved,” he said. Mr. McNeil’s three adult children and his wife are all heavily involved in their com- munity. PAT from page 1 LAURA STANLEY PHOTO Digging up the past PICKERING -- Jessie Francavilla and Janice Teichroeb, from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, examine a piece of a pressed glass wine goblet found dur- ing an archaeological dig in the Taunton and Whites roads area on Oct. 7. The area is to be turned into a parking lot for the Seaton Hiking Trail. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 20099 P Direct Access 905.420.4660 TTY Access 905.420.1739 Service Disruption 1.866.278.9993 cityofpickering.com Customer Care Centre 905.683.7575 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL October 19 Council Meeting 7:30 pm October 21 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm October 22 Library Board - Petticoat 6:30 pm October 27 Heritage Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm October 28 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DATE MEETING TIME EXPERIENCE ART AT THE CIVIC COMPLEX Viewing Times: Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm On Display: October 5, 2009 –November 6, 2009 Featuring: Dea Roberts You are invited to the Pickering Civic Complex during viewing times to see the inspirational work of Dea Roberts. The Experience Art program is coordinated by the City of Pickering and is one of many ways we recognize and support local artists and bring Arts & Culture to the community. It’s that time of the year… the leaves are falling… Help us keep your street from flooding. Storm sewer catch basins need to be kept clear of leaves and debris to remove stormwater from our streets and boulevards and alleviate flooding. We appreciate your help in keeping catch basins clear on your street. By following these tips it is less likely that basins will become clogged and cause flooding during heavy rain: • regularly clear drains of any accumulated debris • dispose of yard waste properly, so it never gets washed into catch basins • refrain from blowing or raking leaves and grass clippings onto roadways For general enquiries or to report dangerous conditions please contact our Customer Care Centre T. 905.683.7575 (24 Hour Line) Toll Free 1.877.420.4666 TTY 905.420.1739 customercare@cityofpickering.com cityofpickering.com Your assistance is appreciated! /FFE)FMQXJUI4OPX$MFBSJOH 4FOJPST1FSTPOTXJUI%JTBCJMJUJFT 4OPX$MFBSJOH1SPHSBN 5IF$JUZPG1JDLFSJOHPíFSTBTOPXDMFBSJOHQSPHSBNUPBTTJTUXJUI TJEFXBMLTOPXDMFBSJOHSFTQPOTJCJMJUJFTBOEIPNFBDDFTT GPSVQUP RVBMJñFE1JDLFSJOHSFTJEFOUT*OPSEFSUPRVBMJGZGPSUIFQSPHSBN ZPVNVTUNFFUBMMPGUIFGPMMPXJOHDSJUFSJB rZPVBSFPWFSPSIBWFQSPPGPGQFSNBOFOUEJTBCJMJUZ DFSUJñFECZBEPDUPS BTIBWJOHBQFSNBOFOUQIZTJDBMPS DPHOJUJWFMJNJUBUJPOXIJDIQSPIJCJUTZPVGSPNDMFBSJOHTOPX rZPVMJWFXJUIJOUIFVSCBOBSFBPG1JDLFSJOH TPVUIPGUIF 5IJSE$PODFTTJPO3PBE rUIFSFJTOPPOFVOEFSUIFBHFPGSFTJEJOHJOZPVSIPNF XJUI UIFFYDFQUJPOPGBQFSTPOXJUIBQFSNBOFOUQIZTJDBMPSDPHOJUJWF MJNJUBUJPOXIJDIQSPIJCJUTUIFNGSPNQSPWJEJOHBTTJTUBODF 5IFQSPHSBNJTMJNJUFEUPUIFñSTURVBMJñFEBQQMJDBOUT 3FHJTUSBUJPOXJMMTUBSUPO8FEOFTEBZ 0DUPCFS BU1JDLFSJOH $JWJD$PNQMFY 0OF5IF&TQMBOBEF *GZPVBSFJOUFSFTUFEJOBQQMZJOHGPSUIFQSPHSBN BQQMJDBUJPOTBSF BWBJMBCMFPOMJOFBUDJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPNPSJOBOZ$JUZGBDJMJUZ'PS NPSFJOGPSNBUJPOQMFBTFDBMMFYUPSFNBJM NQF!DJUZPGQJDLFSJOHDPN 4FSWJOH0VS$JUJ[FOT '3&&&7&/50DUPCFS BNQN 1JDLFSJOH$JWJD$PNQMFY 4PVUI1BSLJOH-PU FOUFS&TQMBOBEF4PVUIGSPN7BMMFZ'BSN3E )PVTFIPME)B[BSEPVT8BTUF SFTJEFOUJBMDPMMFDUJPOFWFOU :PVDBOCSJOH "OUJGSFF[F TJOHMFVTFBOESFDIBSHFBCMFCBUUFSJFT CSBLFóVJE NPUPSPJMBOEñMUFST óVPSFTDFOUMJHIUCVMCTBOEUVCFT IFSCJDJEFT JOTFDUJDJEFT PMEQSFTDSJQUJPOBOEPWFSUIFDPVOUFS NFEJDJOFT TIBSQT JOTFDVSFDPOUBJOFS QSPQBOFUBOLT QPPM DIFNJDBMT QBJOUT BOETPMWFOUT'PSBEEJUJPOBMIB[BSEPVT XBTUFTBOEFXBTUFFWFOUTJO%VSIBN3FHJPOWJTJU XXXEVSIBNSFHJPOXBTUFDB 1MFBTF/PUFGPS%VSIBN3FHJPOSFTJEFOUTPOMZ IPVTFIPME IB[BSEPVTXBTUFTPOMZ DPOUBJOFSTXJMMOPUCFSFUVSOFE OP DPNNFSDJBM JOTUJUVUJPOBM BHSJDVMUVSBMPSJOEVTUSJBMXBTUF QFSNJUUFE XXXEVSIBNSFHJPOXBTUFDB XBTUF!EVSIBNDB PICKERINGAUDITIONSThursday, October 8,15 & 22 Petticoat Creek C.C. 7 - 10 pm Open to Pickering residents 13 - 19 yrs City I.D. required call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 to schedule an audition check us out on Fa c e book - freet een s tu ff Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity in partnership with the Durham District School Board and the Durham Catholic District School Board presents... “In Your Words & Expressions” Creative Arts Contest Durham students, grades 2 to 12 are invited to submit an entry to the statement “My Perfect World Is ...” Entries can be written or illustrated. Entries are due to the City of Pickering by 4 pm on December 1, 2009. Full details available online at cityofpickering.com 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreation We Fit Your Life! Come in today to experience... 3 NEW High Tech Fitness Studios, 2 NEW Doubles Squash Courts & 2 New Dieticians Get Started Today!Get Started Today! Talk to our Fitness Staff to fi nd the per fect FIT for You! NEW Equipment, Classes, Programs & Instructors Centrally located at 1867 Valley Farm Rd bewteen Brock Rd and Liverpool Rd., south of Kingston Rd. TTY 905.831.8604 Haunted Hallowe’en Oct 30 at 5:00 pm or Oct 31 at 9:00 am. Put on your favourite costume and join us for 2 hours of pre-Hallowe’en fun! P.A. Day Heritage Camp (ages 5-12) Book your child to take a trip back in time at the Pickering Museum Village on the PA Day. Heritage activities, games and crafts are the highlights of this interactive play day. Nut-free lunch and drinks. Next PA Day Camp: Nov. 20. Register Today! 905.683.8401 cityofpickering.com/museum Robin Hood and the Singing Nun December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 & 13 Backwoods Players Presents the 2009 Family Pantomime. Come enjoy this laughter-fi lled chance to cheer the heroes and boo the villains. Tickets on sale Friday, November 6. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200910 AP How Durham municipalities balance the books BY JENNIFER STONE AND KEITH GILLIGAN newsroom@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Fallout from the downturn in the global economy has Clarington scram- bling to make cuts to avoid a deficit for 2009, but other lakeshore Durham municipalities don’t seem to be feeling the same pinch. The question is, why? Is Clarington council overreacting? Under-prepared? Or are they simply ahead of their time, responding now proactively to an issue other municipalities will face later? Clarington council held a special meeting in late August to look at ways to deal with a $3.1 million shortfall in the 2009 budget. The Municipality finds itself short about $875,000 in development charge revenues, with an operating budget shortfall responsible for the rest. Under provincial rules, a municipality isn’t allowed to have a deficit at the end of its fiscal year. Out of the meeting came a deci- sion to cut a number of things planned for the final quarter of the year, including hiring two new fire- fighters, and decreasing services in some areas, including winter road maintenance, to help save money. As well, municipal staff have been asked to voluntarily take unpaid days off. Holding the meeting, and not going to the Municipality’s healthy reserve accounts to make up the difference, was all part of Clarington coun- cil’s commitment to being transparent and accountable, Mayor Jim Abernethy said. “We knew going in to this year that it was going to be a difficult year,” he said, noting council’s decision, at budget time, to ask staff for monthly updates on matters like revenues sensitive to economic conditions, such as development charges and building permits. “We said then that this council would hold (staff’s) feet to the fire on this budget,” he said. But while many of the issues faced by Clar- ington are fairly universal, given the state of the economy, what’s not universal is the reac- tion from Durham municipalities. Oshawa, for example, is only hiring to fill vacated positions, not adding staff at the moment, but the financial situation is quite good, given eco- nomic conditions, the City’s officials contend. “We did report to council at the end of June saying we’re pretty much on course to maybe have a small sur- plus,” corporate services commis- sioner Rick Stock- man said. Like Clarington, Oshawa has been busy building new facilities over the past few years. Clarington, with a population of just shy of 80,000, currently carries about $32 million in debt. Oshawa, with just less than twice Clarington’s population, at about 150,000, has about three times as much debt, at $97 million. But the debt load seems to be viewed quite differently. In Clarington, the debt is the subject of concern, given the fact devel- opment charges, collected from builders to cover costs of infra- structure related to growth, are used to service that debt. When development charges drop off, as they have as the housing market cooled, col- lection, too, cools. “As soon as growth stops, so does our ability to service debt on the development charge side,” Mayor Abernethy said recently. With development charge revenue down 65 per cent this year, that becomes a concern, he said. But Oshawa’s debt is “less than half the maximum guideline” from the Prov- ince, Mr. Stockman said. That’s at least partially due to the fact Oshawa doesn’t budget on the collection side of development charges, Mayor John Gray said. “Some (municipalities) take that and build that as part of the (revenue) forecast,” he said. “But that subjects you to the ebbs and flows of development charges.” Next door in Whitby, there’s no financial panic, either. “We’re not in the same boat (as Claring- ton) and I don’t anticipate we would be fac- ing those types of issues in the next couple of years,” Mayor Pat Perkins said. Like Clarington, Whitby has experienced some shortfall in development charge col- lection, but it’s not causing major pains, the mayor there said. “If you’ve got debt dependent on develop- ment charges, it would have a major” impact, she said. “We don’t have a lot of debt serviced by development charges.” That’s not to say it’s easy, noted Whitby treasurer Ken Nix. “I think it’s a challenging year for every- body, due to the economy,” he said. “But we have reserves to deal with one-time or short-term impacts.” Though Claring- ton is in “an extremely strong position with respect to reserves -- the fifth best in Ontar- io in ratio of reserves to operating expens- es,” the Municipali- ty’s mayor said coun- cil made a conscious decision not to go to its reserves. “That’s what (reserves) are designed for, a rainy day,” Mayor Abernethy said. But, “my preference is to manage the budget in a prop- er, fiscally responsible way,” and that meant making efforts to rebound from the shortfall without impacting reserves. “My last preference is to go to the taxpayer (to make up the shortfall) and next to that is going to reserves,” Mayor Aber- nethy said. The decision should ensure there’s no impact to taxpayers to make up for the shortfall next year, he said. “We should be given credit for having foresight,” he said. Rob Ford, the Town of Ajax finance director, said of the 2009 budget, “We knew going in it would be a significant chal- lenge.” The Town’s bud- get process last year began in August “and there were indications of a weakening economy.” By October, when the Town was “in the heat of the bud- get, things had wors- ened,” he said. “We’re in constant talks with the development indus- try. By October, we knew it was a downturn, if not a recession.” The Town has always used a “cautious approach with building permits,” he noted. Ajax budgeted for a 25-per cent to 30-per cent decrease in building permits and a 40- per cent reduction in non-residential build- ing permits. “Our funding philosophy, we don’t ever start a project (funded by development charges) until we have the DC money in the bank,” Mr. Ford said. “Unless we have the funds physically sitting in the bank, we don’t start a project.” The Town is “a little below” its projections for DC funds, he said. “There’s a ripple effect. The reason we got so aggressive in 2009, 2010 won’t be much better,” he said. The Town is expecting slower development activity to carry into next year, he said. “We’ll use the same approach in 2010 as we used in 2009. We’ll weather the storm.” On the operating budget, which covers the day-to-day operations, “we used the same cautious approach.” Programs were looked at to see if “we could pull those back,” Mr. Ford said. “Developers have shifted away from build- ing and is moving more into planning. Plan- ning and engineering,” he said. “It’s benefi- cial to us. It’s extra revenue we didn’t expect to see.” He estimated the extra revenue at about $180,000. It includes fees for subdivision plans and Official Plan amendments. “It’s the pre-building part of the process. They’re laying the groundwork. They’ll do the stuff they need to get ready to get the shovel in the ground,” he said. “Our preparation served us well through 2009 and set us up well for 2010,” he said. Durham Region uses the same conservative approach, stated Jim Clapp, the Region’s finance com- missioner. “From a Regional perspective, we’re conservative for these kinds of times. We don’t budget based on economic forecasts,” he said. This method ensures the Region doesn’t get caught when the econ- omy slows and development charges and assessment growth “don’t meet expecta- tions,” he said. While someone could debate the Region’s approach, Mr. Clapp noted, “We’re well posi- tioned” given the times. Like Ajax, the Region only proceeds with projects once the money is in the bank, not while expecting the money sometime in the future. “It keeps us ahead of the curve.” Pickering is a different kettle of fish, said Regional Councillor Bill McLean, because “we’ve had no growth whatsoever.” Brock Township had more growth than the City last year, Coun. McLean said. Much of the land in Pickering north of Finch Avenue is either in the Seaton land area, the agricultural preserve or the federal airport lands. Development has gone right up to northern limit, with only some in-fill projects going on. Even with limited growth, the City still has to “keep the parks open, (providing) fire ser- vice and the streets plowed,” the councillor said. “There are things to do. We still have to move forward.” Repairing roads is an expensive propo- sition, he noted. “We have had to deben- ture money for roads. We just don’t have the money to do it,” he noted. “Our budgets come in pretty tight and pret- ty lean,” Coun. McLean said. “We’re very con- servative with our projections. It’s better to be under than over. Page 6 - Today’s editorial MUNICIPALITIES Limited growth, tough times, big budgets AJAX TOWN HALL PICKERING CITY HALL We knew going in to this year that it was going to be a difficult year. Clarington Mayor Jim Abernethy JIM ABERNETHY BILL MCLEAN newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200911 AP newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200912 AP we’ll get you there!we’ll get you there! what is yourwhat is your perfect vacation perfect vacation Marlin Travel is a division of Transat Distribution Canada Inc. ON Reg. #50015084. Marlin Travel 4th Annual Travel Trade Show October 17, 2009 Pickering Town Centre - Centre Court You could WIN a 3 piece set of luggage courtesy of Marlin Travel Pickering Town Centre! Please join Marlin Travel and our amazing line-up of preferred travel partners for this exciting event! Pickering Town Centre - Lower Level - Food Court 905-686-4729 PETER REDMAN PHOTO Principal O’Neill? Oh, my! PICKERING -- St. Monica Catholic School principal Mike O’Neill got into a wig, a dress and makeup and danced in front of the whole school on Oct. 9. He had promised to dress like a girl if the school raised more than $5,000 for the Terry Fox campaign, and followed through when the total reached $5,600. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200913 AP newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200914 AP REGION Durham aims for 3.5 per cent tax increase Homeowners could be asked to pay another $67 for services BY KEITH GILLIGAN kgilligan@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- Homeowners could be forking out about $60 more in Regional property taxes next year. Durham Region’s finance committee on Wednes- day approved a guideline with a 3.5 per cent tax increase. For a home with an assessed value of $289,400, that works out to $67 on the Regional portion of the tax bill. Jim Clapp, Durham’s finance commissioner, told committee members the increase is divided into 1.25 per cent for Regional operations, 1.9 per cent for police, 0.25 for Regional transit and 0.10 for waste management. “Status quo” is how Mr. Clapp described the bud- get. “The economic environment has changed signifi- cantly,” Mr. Clapp stated. “It’s no longer a business- as-usual year. “We’ve gone through a lot of soul searching for what we’ve come up with today,” Mr. Clapp added. Issues affecting the budget include low assessment growth, reduced development charges and higher social assistance costs, he noted. All of that is offset by what property owners can afford, he added. The guideline includes $8.1 million more for the Durham police, raising the services’ budget to $145.9 million. While saying “policing is a priority” for council, the guideline doesn’t include “everything they want,” Mr. Clapp noted. For Regional departments such as works, plan- ning, and ambulance service, “a lot is status quo,” Mr. Clapp stated. “It’s status quo, no question.” An extra $3 million is being set aside for an increase in the Ontario Works caseload. “One of the main drivers and one of the risks is this average monthly caseload,” Mr. Clapp said. In 2008, there were 7,826 cases, while almost 8,800 are estimated for this year and 9,645 cases a month are estimated for 2010. In 1994, there were 18,553 welfare caseloads. Dr. Hugh Drouin, the Region’s social services commis- sioner, said the caseload “isn’t likely to go that high again. There are too many restrictions in place. “There are a lot of economic uncertainties out there,” he noted, pointing to social assistance, hous- ing, assessment growth and the collection of devel- opment charges. Also, climate change could lead to higher winter maintenance costs due to unpredictable or more extreme storms. It would also cause more erosion of roads and bridges because of the freeze and thaw cycles, Mr. Clapp said. “As we step back, how much downloading will there be as senior levels of government deal with their budgets?” he asked. “We are well positioned. It is status quo. This guideline means status quo,” Mr. Clapp said. The final budget goes to council for consideration on Feb. 17. With the guideline in place, Regional departments, the police, transit and conservation authorities will work on detailed budgets. Approximately 1,500 loads of fill, topsoil to be trucked to Kinsale area site BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- If a 12-hole golf course is approved by council, around 40 resi- dents will see about 1,500 loads of fill and topsoil being trucked in for con- struction. The planning and development com- mittee Monday approved a 12-hole golf course that will go in the area of Hwy. 7 and Sideline 4, west of Kinsale. The golf course will also include a clubhouse, maintenance building, shed, and an indoor golf simulator facility. Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles had concerns with the number of truck- loads required to import the top soil and fill. The site will see more than 1,400 truck loads of clean fill, equal to 36 days of 40 truckloads per day. Top soil will require 357 trucks or nine days of trucking 40 loads per day, according to the staff report. “The issue we’re going to have is 1,500 truck loads,” Coun. Pickles said. “(The residents) don’t want that forever.” The developer’s representative, Pierre Chauvin of MHBC planning, said they’d commit to a limit on truckloads, which will be determined at a later date. They’ve also suggested both materials be accepted only between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Coun. Pickles asked whether residents were informed of the trucking require- ments. The golf course designer, Jason Mill- er of Miller Golf Design, said he not did inform them upon dropping off the orig- inal notices since plans weren’t yet at that stage. “I don’t think they really know there’s going to be 1,500 dump trucks going in there,” Coun. Pickles said. When Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson brought up speculation that unknown liquids have been dumped on the site in the past, Mr. Chauvin said so far 50 boreholes have been drilled to test the soil. “We’re wait- ing for results from our consultant,” he said. Coun. Johnson was also curious as to why the company would build a 12- hole course instead of the usual 18-hole or nine-hole. Mr. Miller said this way, people with limited time can easily play either a full or half round of golf. The applicant has requested the land designation be changed from an open space system with agricultural areas to an open space system with active recre- ational areas. Although the planning committee agreed with the change, the Ministry of the Environment, the City, the Region of Durham and the TRCA must fine- tune some construction, conservation and boundary details before work can begin. The final report on the Kinsale golf course development will come to Pickering City Council at its Oct. 19 meeting. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200915 SteSteppss to Success to Success Using your community resources to get a rewarding career GM Centre, Oshawa • 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. For more information visit: www.drltb.com Community Services Fair Wed. October 28, 2009 • Workshops offering information on future career pathways, job search tips,resume updating • 60 community services in one location to provide information and support • Entrepreneurship panel discussion and local biz expo AP Wednesday October 14, 2009 Ajax & Pickering Locations 255 Salem Rd. S. 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(Church St. & Taunton Rd.) • www.pineridgecemetery.ca THINK AHEAD One-day drop-off event accepting hazardous household waste PICKERING -- Residents with used batter- ies and other hazardous waste lying around the house will have a one-day opportunity to dispose of them safely at no charge. On Saturday, Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the City of Pickering and the Region of Durham will accept residential house- hold hazardous waste for safe disposal. It’ll take place at the Pickering Civic Com- plex parking lot (on Esplanade South, east of Glenanna Road). Items permitted for drop-off include: sin- gle-use and rechargeable batteries, brake fluid, motor oil and filters, antifreeze, flu- orescent light bulbs and tubes, herbicides, insecticides, old prescription and over- the-counter medications, propane tanks, pool chemicals, paints and solvents. Only household waste will be accepted; commercial, industrial, institutional and agricultural items are not permitted. Resi- dents are asked to take the items in non- returnable containers only. For more information, list of acceptable items: VISIT www.durhamregionwaste.ca REGION Pickering to host safe disposal day Matthew’s on the job as Ajax fire chief for a day AJAX -- Matthew Thompson walked with Ajax Fire Chief Randy Wilson during a fire drill at Vimy Ridge Public School recently. Matthew was selected as this year’s fire chief for a day. He was chosen from among almost 450 who submitted posters. Matthew’s poster illustrated his knowledge and understanding of measures to be taken to prevent painful burns. JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200917 AP FIRST MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN PICKERING “Knowledge with Understanding” ~ Infants to 14 years. QUALITY EDUCATION IN ONE LOCATION montessorilearningcentre.com 401 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING P: 905-509-1722 COME IN FOR A VISIT..... 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Learning Centres Inc. is now accepting registration in Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten and Nursery School programs. Learn how our programs can off er your child the best start for school in a play based, nurturing environment. Call 905-430-2774 for a location near you. Education ADVERTISING FEATURE Trashology classes are available for everyone Trashology is the study of (you guessed it!) TRASH. We hold classes at the Montessori Learning Centre of Pickering. Trashology is presently taught to anyone wanting to attend on Wednesdays at 4:30 Absolutely FREE! Trashology is a class for all ages, from JK to SC (Senior Citizen)! We will teach you about environmental issues and the effects of plastics on our planet. You can also learn about the economical issues of under privileged countries, and people in need. For this class please collect “Milk Bags” (the outer bag that holds the 3 sacs), bring as many as you can! You will learn how to make a “Bed Roll” for children in need. These “Bed Rolls” will then be sent to a number of needy places. Don’t feel like participating or just don’t have time to help make the “Bed Rolls”? No Problem! You can still drop off your unwanted plastics and, sponsor a child to make one for you! Simply make a donation for the school supplies and toiletries we have to purchase to be rolled inside (you can also include a letter/ picture if you wish). The amount of your donation doesn’t matter. If you are a parent and would like to participate, bring your children and make it a “Family Affair”. Reusable environmentally friendly produce bags and shopping bags (made from recycled fabrics) will also be available for purchase. The proceeds of these bags will go towards funding the shipping costs and the “extras” we intend to roll into each mat. For more information just call our instructor HeatherLee Sutherl and at 905-420-2305. Results Today Skills for Tomorrow www.gradeexpectations.cawww.gradeexpectations.ca • Diagnostic assessments • Individualized programs Reading • Writing • Math • Study Skills ® AAJAX/PICKERING 905-420-9930 • Ontario Certifi ed Teachers • Grades 1 and up Call Susan Fleming at 905-683-5110 ext. 231 for more information on advertising. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200918 AP Sports Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com Group trained and raced with Pickering club DURHAM -- In six century B.C., Lao Tzu, a Chinese Taoist philos- opher stated “A journey of a thou- sand miles begins with a single step.” This past August, the Canadi- an National Junior (ages 13–18) and the U23 (ages 19–23) dragon boat teams embarked on a jour- ney of 4,163 miles that started with a single stroke of the paddle in Frenchman’s Bay in Pickering. The highly motivated young men and women represented Cana- da at the 9th World Dragon Boat World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. The teams’ combined efforts resulted in winning three gold, seven silver and four bronze medals in their respective heats. Twenty-four countries and terri- tories from five continents com- peted in the 9th World Dragon Boat Racing championships held at the Racice race course in the Czech Republic. The 47-member junior team and the 28-member U23 team was comprised of youth primar- ily from Southern Ontario (espe- cially Scarborough and Durham) as well as Quebec and British Columbia to form Team Canada. They also trained and raced local- ly via the Pickering Dragon Boat Club. “The PDBC national junior and U23 teams competed against the best in the world,” stated Scott Murray, head coach of the Pickering Dragon Boat Club. “Their achievements at the inter- national level underline the extent of the quality of young athletes that are involved in the sport of dragon boating in our backyard.” The PDBC Canadian junior and U23 teams competed with 3,000 other athletes from China, Aus- tralia, Great Britain, United States, Germany, Hungary, Singapore, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic and other countries. The junior and U23 athletes promoted Canada and its citi- zens in a positive light interna- tionally. There was a strong wave of national pride when the 2008 PDBC Heat Grandmaster World Champions and other members of the Pickering Dragon Boat Club formed an arch of paddles and sung the national anthem as the young athletes prepared for their last practice prior to depart- ing to Prague. National pride was felt by each of the young athletes as the Canadian flag was hoisted during the award ceremonies in the Czech Republic. “There is no shortage of compe- titions for a place on the nation- al team and every athlete that made the team and competed in Prague can be proud of what they accomplished,” stated Jonathon Hollins, national team coach. “We are thrilled with the accom- plishments of the junior and U23 athletes. They faced some of the strongest competition around the world and demonstrated how much of an impact we are making at the international level.” The PDBC was responsible for training, preparing and selecting the team members. The young athletes’ journey began with a tough training regime during the winter months that involved pad- dling skills development in the pool, demanding physical condi- tioning and yoga flexibility train- ing. Beginning in early May, the junior and U23 athletes trained on the water up to six times per week, supplemented with dry- land practices in small training groups. A number of these prac- tices involved training at 6 a.m. prior to the start of school or work. “Dragon boating is one of the most positive forces in the lives of young people,” commented Scott Murray. “In addition to improv- ing their health, the sport equips youth with self-confidence, acceptance of rules, self-motiva- tion and the basic skills such as team work and team building that help them make key life transi- tions.” Competing at the internation- al level, such as the 2009 Prague World Dragon Boat Champi- onships, provided youth with a structured activity that pro- moted cross-culture exchange and provided a sense of belong- ing. Exploring another country and meeting other young ath- letes from other countries added new experiences and knowledge to young dragon boat athletes. The sport event fostered friend- ships and positive social rela- tions. The junior and U23 ath- letes exchanged uniforms after the competitions; the exchange of uniforms is a tradition of the sport of dragon boating. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Dragon boat racers earn 14 medals SUBMITTED PHOTO PICKERING -- Members of the Pickering Dragon Boat Club earned 14 medals at the World Championships in Prague, Czech Republic. JUNIOR HOCKEY Five in a row for Panthers; Attack win one of three PICKERING -- Both the Pickering Panthers and Ajax Attack reg- istered victories entering the Thanksgiving weekend. The difference was that the Attack also had a couple of losses hung on them. A busy weekend opened on a promising note for the Attack, which walked into Lindsay on Fri- day night and left after doubling the Muskies 4-2. Three power- play goals in the second period made the difference, as Jordan Reed scored two of them and assisted on an Alex Barr marker. Blake Boddy had the other goal in the third period, putting Ajax up 4-1 at the time. That game set the table for a promising weekend but it didn’t materialize, as the team was dou- bled 6-3 in Orangeville on Satur- day, followed by a 7-1 drubbing by Peterborough on home ice Sunday afternoon. In Orangeville, specialty teams accounted for all three goals for Ajax, as Mike Whiteside and Boddy scored on the power play, while Jordan Ramsay tallied shorthanded. The game was tied 3-3 heading into the third period, See BUSY, page 19 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200919 AP ANNANDALE NEW CURLERS WELCOME Bring Your Team or Join Ours www.annandalecurling.ca Call 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Bring Your Own Team or Join Ours Open House October 14th 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. All ages welcome Visit us on-line: www.westdurhamlacrosse.com WEST DURHAM MINOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION NOTICE OF ANNUAL NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING!GENERAL MEETING! Pickering and Ajax Parents! Please plan to attend if you have a son or daughter currently playing or planning to play lacrosse. Sunday, October 18, 2009 12pm to 2pm O’Brien Meeting Room A Pickering Recreation Complex but a goal midway through the period, and two in the final 1:55, the second into an empty net with 29 sec- onds remaining, provided the margin of victory for Orangeville. Sunday’s finale to wrap up the weekend wasn’t close from the get go, as Peter- borough scored five times in the first period, chas- ing Attack starter Frank Gallo from the net after the third goal just 11:57 into the game. The power play clicked again, providing the only goal for the Attack as Mike Sullivan netted the second-period marker. On the other side, the Attack also allowed four power- play goals by Peterbor- ough. The Panthers weren’t as busy, but their success rate was perfect, winning their lone game of the week- end with a 4-2 victory over Stouffville at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday night. Kyle Ramsay scored twice and added an assist, while Tyler von Engelbrechten scored once and added two assists to lead the Pan- thers, who led 1-0 after the first period and 4-0 through two. Mike Shirley had the other goal, while Brandon Parks chipped in with two assists. Anthony Kimlin was strong in goal, facing 40 shots, while Pickering managed 33. The win was the fifth in a row for the Panthers. The team has climbed from the bottom of the standings to sixth in the 10-team East Division after starting the season without a win in eight outings. THE SCOOP -- The Pickering Panthers (5-6- 2) will be back in action on Friday when they host Lindsay (6-5-0) at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex, 7:30 p.m. The follow- ing night they visit Toronto (8-3-2) ... The Ajax Attack (6-6-1) is in Cobourg (3- 7-2) tonight, visits St. Michaels (4-7-0) on Friday, then hosts Seguin (4-7-0) on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Ajax Community Complex ... The Attack has made a few roster moves in the last week, as defenceman Brad Payne returned home to Penetang and Brett Beck- ett was released to Jr. C Port Hope. Added were Chris Bain from the Stouffville Spirit and Ian MacDonald from the Midget Nationals. From page 18 Busy weekend for Attack, Panthers PHOTO BY SHANNON MAGUIRE Heads up AJAX -- Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers’ Richie Khasov, left, headed the ball to keep it away from Father Leo Austin Wildcats’ Tevin Peterson during the first half of a game in the Notre Dame/Denis O’Connor Senior Boys’ Invitational Classic Soccer Tournament that ended in a scoreless draw. O’Connor advanced to the champion- ship game, but lost to Pickering 3-2 on penalty kicks. ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Generals scoring at will OSHAWA -- If there was one big knock against the Oshawa Generals heading into this OHL season, it was a lack of proven goal- scorers on the roster. Toss in the fact that Brett Parnham, one of two play- ers in the league to hit the 50-goal mark a year ago, has yet to play a game due to a shoulder injury, and one would have thought the goals would be few and far between. As it stands, however, the Generals are among the most productive teams in the league, averaging 4.55 goals per game through the first nine. Only Barrie in the Eastern Conference and two others in the west are averaging more. The offence was in full display at the General Motors Centre on Thanks- giving Monday, as the Generals feasted on the Kingston Frontenacs to the tune of 7-2, improving to 4-3-2-0 in the process. Christian Thomas led the way Monday with a pair of goals but, as usual, it was well spread out, with Cal- vin de Haan, Conor Stokes, Jeff Hayes, Boone Jenner and Nick Esposto provid- ing the others. On Friday, in a 3-0 home ice win over the Erie Otters, John Padulo scored a pair and Jeff Brown had the other. The next four games for the Generals are on the road, including Wednes- day in Belleville, Friday in Sudbury and Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200920 AP SERVICES: • Financial Assistance (to those who qualify) • Job Placement Assistance • Convenient class schedules CLASS BEGINS SOONCLASS BEGINS SOON MEDICAL OFFICE A SSISTANT BE ON THE JOB IN WEEKS! AIRLINE MECHANIC- Train for high paying Aviation Ca- reer. FAA Approved pro- gram. Financial aid if quali- ﬁ ed- Job placement assis- tance. CALL Aviation Insti- tute of Maintenance (877)818-0783 AIRLINES ARE HIRING - Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiﬁ ed -Housing Available. CALL Aviation In- stitute of Maintenance (888)349-5387. PICKERING-BASED PUB- LISHING company (est 1986) seeks exp jr inside b2b sales/marketing rep. Base + commission. 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E-mail resume to: gdrohan@hazmasters.com, or fax Greg (905)427-9901 EXPERIENCED CUTTER /SEWER required for busy costume company located in Oshawa. Call Debbie (905)433-1301 FENCING COMPANY based in Brooklin requires mature individual experienced in wood & chain link fencing. Post setting & bobcat experi- ence. Own transportation. Call (905)655-6165. TIRED OF MCJOBS? Look- ing for a SERIOUS career? $360/Wk to Start, up to $800/Wk. FUN WORK! Full Time Positions Available. Beneﬁ ts, paid training, no sales, travel opportunities. Call Now, Start Tomorrow. Call Amber 905-668-5544 TELEMARKETING. Monday to Thursday 5-8pm only. Strong telemarketing skills with min. of 2 years exp. $10/hr. Only qualiﬁ ed appli- cants will be contacted. Please call after 4p.m. 905- 686-2445 ext. 305. Is hiring Circuit Coaches at 300 Kingston Rd, Pickering. Position includes motivating members, generating referrals, and membership sales. Training provided. Perfect for someone returning to the workforce. T/F: 905-509-5578 MODELS, ACTORS & En- tertainers needed for agency. Experience not necessary. Looking for New Talent. Free consultation call 905- 655-2436 or 905-767-4700. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/HR AVG. FULL TIME!! WE TRAIN YOU! Call: (905) 435-0518 REGISTRATION Ofﬁ cers. $20.00/avg. hr. Immediate openings. We Train You! 905-435-1052 StarCast Scouting Services has helped many people get into Sears catalogues, Walmart & Royal Bank TV commercials, movies, Canadian Tire ads, music videos and more! Don’t Miss our Search Event in: AJAX Tuesday, October 20th Hilton Garden Inn 500 Beck Crescent Attend anytime between 5 pm - 8 pm No experience necessary - 3 years & up. Reg’n fee of $39 plus GST. Refunded if you do not qualify. www.StarCastScouting.com Acting/ Modeling Opportunities SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Clean drivers abstract, free training provided. Regular part time hours. Charter work available. Stock Transporta- tion Limited 800-889-9491 WE ARE LOOKING FOR key people to expand our ﬁ - nancial services business in this area. Experience not necessary. We will train. Call Shannon Murphy 1-800-847- 4128. AWARD WINNING salon and SPA looking for full time or part time RMT, hair stylist chair for rent. Please email your resume to: info@labellesalonand spacom (905)728-0435 SALON IN BROOKLIN hir- ing a Stylist with minimum 5YRS Exp. Must be proﬁ - cient in colours/cuts/updos. Drop off resume: Personal Touch @ 5969 Baldwin St. CLASS A MECHANIC for busy East end shop. Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm. Good wages, good work environment, call (416)283-1843 ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATION CLERK Accounting/Administration Clerk required for our Oshawa ofﬁ ce. 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Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca NORTH OSHAWA 2-bed- room, for Jan. 1st. 3 bed- room for Dec. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances includ- ed. Pay cable, parking, laun- dry facilities. (905)723-2094 OSHAWA 3 bedroom, ﬁ rst & second ﬂ oors of house $1000+utilities. ALSO 1-bed- room basement apt. $600- incl. available immediately. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOK- ING, no pets. (905)576-3924 OSHAWA 2-bedroom apt in upscale, quiet, well-managed building in good area. New ceramics and reﬁ nished ﬂ oors 1.5 baths eat-in kitch- en large living/diningroom $1200-incl. (905)728-8919 OSHAWA CENTRE area 2- bedroom apt. Quiet bldg, se- curity conscious, owner on- site, $900-inclusive. Avail November 1. Senior dis- count. (905)404-9167, 905- 579-6291 OSHAWA CENTRE, 2-large bedroom apartment in 11-plex. Parking, storage, security doors, $895/month, with heat/water, plus hydro. No pets. Available Nov 1st. (905)728-8868. OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide area, 2- bedroom main ﬂ oor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. Please contact 905-579- 2350. OSHAWA LARGE ONE- bedroom apt. Main ﬂ oor, laundry, yard, parking. $650/mo+utilities. Near hos- pital and downtown. Suitable for older person. No smok- ing/pets. First/last/references required. Available immedi- ately. 905-982-1033 OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Adult & Senior lifestyle buildings. Renovat- ed 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Across hospital, near bus stop, wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-728- 4966, 1-866-601-3083. www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA NORTH, Spa- cious units. Renovated bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts. Wheel chair and se- curity access. Call 905-432- 6912, 905-723-1009, 905- 728-3162 1-866-601-3083, www.apartments inontario.com OSHAWA, 208 Centre St. S., Large 2-bedroom in adult- lifestyle building, $1000/month plus heat/hy- dro. 3-bedroom house, living- room, dining-room, full base- ment 961 Masson St. No pets. November lst. 905- 723-1647, 905-720-9935. OSHAWA, 1-BEDROOM basement apt., new wash- room, new kitchen, laminate ﬂ ooring, lots of windows, $725/month. Available Nov. 1st. Call (905)430-9085 OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM Stevenson/King, on Quiet court, walking distance to Oshawa Center, Civic Audi- torium, Hwy#2 and schools. Open concept, 2-car parking. $1100/inclusive. Available November. 905-436-2895. OSHAWA, KING/SIMCOE 1 or 2 bedroom, laundry fa- cilities, 1 parking, $650/$725 plus Hydro, available No- vember. 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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 Welcome Home to Pickering Place Spacious 3 bedrooms w/fridge, stove washer & dryer. Across from Pickering Town Centre. Day-care on site. Call today 905-831-1250 Rental ofﬁ ce at 1865 Glenanna Rd. Open 7 days a week Email: rentals@capreit.net www.caprent.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building OPEN HOUSE Sat October 17/09 ~ 11:00am-5:00pm 1 & 2 Bdrms utilities incl. On site staff 24/7. Weekly bus to grocery shopping. Handrails in halls, Automatic door openers Full Activity Calendar, Close to 401 Safe secure environment. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 1-866-979-4793 www.realstar.ca Thanks to St. Jude and the sacred heart of Jesus for favours received. May the sacred heart of Jesus be adored, gloriﬁ ed, loved and preserved through- out the world now and forever. Sacred heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St. Jude, helper of the hopeless, pray for us. St. Jude, healer of the sick, pray for us. Say this prayer nine times per day for nine days. This prayer has never failed, and your prayers will be answered. Publication must be promised. EK, JK Come & Worship Directory Publishing Friday's Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser For more information on our Worship Directory please call Erin Jackson at 905-683-5110 Fax: 905-683-7363 Email: ejackson@durhamregion.com Deadline: Wednesday @ 10:00 a.m. OSHAWA, John/Park. Low- rise bldg. Newly renovated 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on-site laundry in- cluded. $786/mo. Avail. June. Call Toni (905)436- 6042 OSHAWA, LOVELY one bedroom apartment, parking and laundry available. Pri- vate deck, separate en- trance. Close to downtown and all amenities $745 all in- clusive. (905)914-3133 OSHAWA, PHILLIP Mur- ray/Oxford. Lower 2-bed- room apartment in duplex. $795/month. Laundry, large backyard, very clean, 2-park- ing. Available immediately. Humphrey (416)283-5964 or (416)720-7401. OSHAWA, Taunton/Simcoe, lovely basement apartment suits 1 mature adult. Fire- place, A/C, parking. Separ- ate entrance. $700 inclusive. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. Must be seen (905)579-9522, (289)355- 1794. PICKERING 2-BDRM large legal basement apartment, newly cleaned w/ sep entry. Near Liverpool/Finch. 1-car parking, no pet/smoking. $900/mo inclusive. Cable plus utilities. Available any- time. (905)492-0938 or (416)402-5251. PICKERING, 2-BDRM bsmt apt., close to Lake, amenities, and Go station, bright, clean, private ent., parking, laundry, $825+ 1/2 util. First/last. (905)579-7576 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 1-bdrm $770; 2- bdrm $870. Available Nov/Dec 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shop- ping. 1-800-693-2778 RITSON/OLIVE. Small newly renovated 2-bedroom, in 5 plex, available immediately, $700/month, includes all utilities. Parking, large back- yard, last month rent nego- tiable. (905)436-2802. SOUTH OSHAWA-1-bdrm, lower duplex. Freshly paint- ed, new carpet, laundry, yard, 1-parking, non-smoker, no pets. $700/mo. inclusive. First/last. Avail. immediate- ly/Nov 1. Ideal for working couple. 905-430-6906. TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded ﬁ nishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, pri- vate patios & balconies. 2 Testa Rd., Uxbridge. 905- 852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY - GARDEN & Dun- das, one bedroom apart- ment, private entrance, in a mature adult-lifestyle non- smoking building. Available Nov 1st. $675/month. Call (905)655-7277 WHITBY 1-BEDROOM spa- cious basement apt. Large windows, very clean, freshly painted. Separate entrance, laundry, parking. $800/month inclusive. Legal. First/last. No pets/smoking. Available im- mediately. 905-999-6494. WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 bedroom apts. Large $814 available now; regular- size $799 Nov 1. Appliances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY CENTRAL. 1-bed- room apartment of superior standard on second ﬂ oor. Balcony, elevator, hardwood ﬂ oors. December 1st. No dogs. 200 Mason Dr. (905)576-8989. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balco- nies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, 1 & 2 bedrooms from $875 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM & 2- bedroom loft, plus attic. Completely renovated, own laundry/dishwasher, hard- wood ﬂ oors, huge windows, high ceilings, huge balcony 15'x35', Close to GO. Mature professional/couple pre- ferred. No smoking/pets. (416)498-4770, (416)577- 8963. WHITBY, 3 bedroom apart- ment, freshly decorated, bal- cony, garage, parking, laun- dry. In quiet 6-plex in central Whitby, $990/month, all in- clusive. 1st/last, references, available November lst or im- mediately. Call (905)668- 5558 WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-bed $919. Hydro in- cluded in rent. Available now! Call 905-429-9218. www.metcap.com NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Downtown location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bedrooms+dens starting at $950, 2-bedrooms from $1250. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847 SUNNY 1 bedroom condo apartment in Pickering, quiet building, close to shopping, GO Train, and Highway ac- cess. $1100/includes utilities. Available November 1st. Call 905-239-1271 ! $ !AAAA ABA-DABA- DOO- I have a home for you! Why Rent! 6 months free- then own! No down payment- NO Problem! For as low as $692/month P.I.T. OAC. Minimum Family Income $30,000. Good Credit. Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Bank- er RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414 1-877-663- 1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 900 SQ FOOT. Newly fur- nished Mobile home. Private Oakridge Moraine. Mosport area. TV and high speed in- ternet available. $750/mnth plus utilities. Call evenings 613-332-2418 AJAX - Whole House. 3+1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Garage, 5 Appliances, Central Air, New Windows. $1450/plus. No Smoking/Pets. Avail Dec 1. (905)706-4661 AJAX, 3 bedroom semi-de- tached bungalow, with 2 bed- room basement apartment. Whole house, $1425+, also 3 bedroom detached bunga- low, $1075+. Call (905)683- 6203. AJAX, 3-BDRM clean refur- bished link home, 1400 sq ft., 1 1/2 baths, garage, fenced yard. Pickering Beach area. Fridge/stove. $1290/mo+ utilities. First/last. No smok- ing/pets. (905)427-5047 BOWMANVILLE, NEW 3+ bedroom home, 3 baths, double attached garage with opener, air conditioning. Available Dec 1st. $1350/month, ﬁ rst/last. No pets. Call (905)987-4029 BROOKLIN, CHARMING 3 bedroom, 2 baths, large yard, deck, parking, laundry, all appliances included. Queen St. (905)728-4074. CENTRAL PARK and Ade- laide, Oshawa. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private yard, $1,350 plus utilities. No smok- ing/pets. November or De- cember. Call (905)425-1167 COURTICE. Large, clean 3- bdrm. Upper unit of duplex, 1200 sq ft., eat-in kitchen, liv- ing, dining, laundry, parking, large lot. $1250/mo inclusive. No pets/smoking, avail. now. (905)448-3520 LARGE NORTH END Oshawa, available immedi- ately. 3-bedroom upper 2 ﬂ oors of semi plus basement, laundry & storage. Includes washer/dryer, fridge/stove No pets. Non-smoking. $1100/month plus utilities, ﬁ rst/last required. (905)431- 5081. OSHAWA clean 4-bedroom house, new paint/carpet throughout, ﬁ nished rec- room, 5 appliances, quiet court, near shopping, schools, 401, transit. $1350/month+ gas/Hydro Students welcome. (905)213-3690. OSHAWA NORTH, Immacu- late 3-bedroom, on quiet court, close to all amenities. Finished basement, 1.5 baths, 5 appliances, ﬁ rst/last. $1175/month plus utilities. Call Mike (905)985-0393 OSHAWA, SPACIOUS sec- ond ﬂ oor & loft, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, parking, $1200/inclusive. Available immediately. Please Call (416)627-1199 OSHAWA, THORN- TON/GIBB 3 bedroom, 2 sto- rey, backs onto park, ﬁ n- ished basement, large deck, c/vac/air, close to amenitties, 5 appliances, sauna, ﬁ re- place, $1195 mo plus util- tities. (905)240-6327 RENT TO OWN, 3-bedroom, 1.5-baths townhome is up- graded throughout. Deck, Eat in kitchen. Spa like bath- room. Finished basement. Near 401, go transit, 24 hr. mess. 1-877-791-0444. ALL CREDIT SCORES WEL- COME. WHITBY 3-BEDROOM house, double car garage, quiet crescent. Walkout basement, ﬁ rst/last. $1550/mth plus utilities. Available Nov. 1st. Call (905)985-0146 3-BDRM Central Oshawa, well kept condition, appli- ances, rec-room, $1330/incl, ﬁ rst/last. Call Martin (416)318-2763 or (905)728- 1420 AJAX, Bayly/Monarch. New townhouse, 4-bdrms, 3- baths, central Ajax. Garage, 5 appliances, a/c. Near shop- ping, amenities, GO Transit, 401. No smoking/pets. $1350+ utilities. (905)624- 5126, cos.bucur@gmail.com AN OSHAWA SOUTH newly renovated townhouse, ﬁ nished basement, 3-bed- room $1050+ utilities. Close to schools & shopping. First/last. Call 416-880-4126. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. TOWNHOUSES. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near shopping, res- taurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434- 3972 www.realstar.ca CLEAN 3-BDRM townhome for rent in Whitby Shores. Shopping & GO within walk- ing distance. $1450/mth plus utilities. Available Nov 1st. Contact Mark 647-298-6275. OSHAWA 3 bedroom town- house, November lst. $1295/month, all inclusive. No dogs. Ritson/Dean area. Parking, backyard. (905)922- 2181 LOCATED AT WILSON/ BEATRICE. 3 bedroom townhouses available for rent. Close to all amenities and transportation. $1089 plus heat / hydro, includes water / cable. Call for more details & availability dates. (905) 432-6809. NORTH OSHAWA: Ross- land & Harmony, 3-bedroom townhouse, 4-appliances, ﬁ n- ished basement. Including water $1100/mo. Hydro/gas extra. Available Nov 1st. 905-472-8947, cell 905-409- 0548. OPEN HOUSE Sat-Sun 1pm-4pm, TAUNTON TER- RACE 3 bedroom townhous- es. Ensuite laundry. Land- scaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private back- yards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Sim- coe St.) Ask about our move- in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca PICKERING 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses available. Fami- ly-oriented community. Close to schools, shopping, local transit and GO train. $1058/$1179/mo includes water and cable TV. Heat (gas) & hydro extra. For more information contact 905-420-7621 AJAX, ROOM FOR RENT. Shared kitchen, bath. Park- ing, big backyard. $475/month, inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. Call (905)686-5816. COURTICE FURNISHED bed/sitting room with ﬁ re- place. Central air condition- ing, pool, shared kitchen, $500/month inclusive. Suits single working person. available immediately. Call 9am-7pm, 905-436-6315 NEW HOME TO SHARE, North Bowmanville, 2-private bedrooms, $550/$600/ month, utilities included. Laundry on main ﬂ oor. Cat in home. Deposit & references. Available now. (905)438- 9013. ROOM FOR RENT, Philip Murray/Sharbot area, $350/month includes cable/laundry, Share bath- room & kitchen. Male 40+ preferred. Available immedi- ately. Also available room near hospital, very quiet 40+preferred. (905)429- 7144. ROOM FOR Rent. Ritson/Hillcroft, Oshawa. Available immediately. $450/month. Shared Kitch- en, Bathroom, Includes Cable, Phone, Wireless In- ternet. Call 289-240-1169 or 905-233-9445. SOUTH PICKERING, large, clean, quiet 1-bedroom base- ment apartment. Private en- trance, parking, laundry, backyard, furnished/or not, short or long term. $875/month, inclusive. Avail. Nov 1. (905)420-8308. NORTH WHITBY, house to share, near all amenities, pri- vate bath, use of all facilities, parking. Avail immediately. First/last. 289-388-7800. OSHAWA, AMAZING oppor- tunity for divorced male, with or without child, share with same. Kitchen, 3-bath, very clean, basement, yard, satel- lite tv. Available immediate- ly. 905-903-5688. SHARE 3 bedroom home in Whitby, quiet neighbourhood, near amenities, share kitch- en, bath, backyard, common areas. Furnished/Unfur- nished, $500/inclusive, 1st/last. (905)665-0239 BIG BEAUTIFUL AZ LOTS! Golf Course, Nat'l Parks. 1 hour from Tucson. Guaran- teed Financing. $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting $129/mo. Foreclosures online @ www.sunsitelandrush.com Pre-Recorded Message (800)631-8164 mention code 2181. BUY/SELL/RENT TIME- SHARES NOW. Luxury Va- cations-Up to 90% Discounts Incredible Deals-Why Pay More. No Hidden Fees-Great Track Record. CALL NOW (877) 342-2345 WWW.RESORTVP.COM Licensed/Bonded/BBB/AR- DA. Canadian Resort Devel- opment Association Member Apartments & Flats for RentA Apartments & Flats for RentA Condominiums for RentC Houses for Rent Public Notices Places of Worship Houses for Rent Townhouses for RentT Public Notices Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT Public Notices Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT Public Notices Townhouses for RentT Rooms for Rent & WantedR Public Notices Rooms for Rent & WantedR Shared Accommodation Vacation Properties Personals Personals DODSWORTH, Victor (Veteran of WWII, R.A.F.) - at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville, on Friday, October 9, 2009, in his 88th year. Loving husband of the late Eileen Rose Dodsworth. Dear father of Lynn Graham and her husband Larry of Tobermory, Victor Dodsworth and his wife Terry of Warkworth, Philip Dodsworth and Jacqueline of Ajax, and Andrew Dodsworth and his wife Barbara of Newcastle. Loving Grandad to Kyle; Simon, Colin; Michael; Kristina, Sara; David and Laura. Victor is predeceased by his brothers Bill, Peter and Alan Dodsworth. Friends may call at the NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME, 386 Mill St. S. (just north of 401 at the lights) on Wednesday, October 14, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held in the chapel of the funeral home on Thursday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. Cremation. Donations in Victor's memory may be made to the Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation. (Expressions of sympathy may be made on-line through www.newcastlefuneralhome.com.) LINDO, Dr. Randolph "Jack" - On October 2nd, 2009, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. Beloved and devoted husband of 56 years of Yvonne (nee Lopez). Loving father of Dr. Jacqueline Lindo, Maureen Lindo-Gregory and Susan Lindo. Cherished Grandpa of Damian, Stephanie, Travis and Nathan. Great-Grandfather of Trinity. Dear son of the Late Deborah and Solomon Lindo. Randolph was a graduate of Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia), Chief Medical Ofﬁ cer of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Chief Surgeon of Morant Bay Hospital, Ulster Spring and Linstead Hospital Jamaica W.I. Randolph returned to Canada in 1977 and maintained a private practice on Emperor Street in Ajax, and was associated with the Ajax/Pickering Hospital until his retirement at the age of 82. Friends will be received at St. Georges Anglican Church (77 Randall Drive, Pickering Village) on Satruday October 17th, 2009 from 11am until the time of service at 12 noon. If desired donations to the Rouge Valley Health Centre Ajax Site or the Whitby Dialysis Unit would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME, Ajax (905-428-9090) Death Notices newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200922 AP VENDORS WANTED The 3rd Annual Christmas Crafts and Collectibles Show Saturday, November 21st, 2009 Beaverton Arena Call Lori at (705)324-8600 To Book Your Spot (All Tables Must Be Prepaid At Time Of Booking) VENDORS WANTED CHRISTMAS BAZAAR! Held at Winbourne Park Saturday, November 14th Call Christine 905-426-6296 ext 225 African and Caribbean Braiding Best braiding, weaving and conrows. Contact African Fastest Braider Mary at 905-924-1519 A Large Quality Estate Auction Monday, October 19 Preview 5:00 P.M. Auction 6:00 P.M. To include Oak Stacking Bookcase, Primitive Pine Sideboard, 2 Gibbard Bedroom Suites, Walnut Partners Desk, Quality Upholstered Furniture, Quality Glass & China, Numerous Prints, Paintings & Watercolours, Collection of Doulton Figurines & much more. INDOOR YARD SALE: Monday @ 5:00 P.M. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 FALL FARM MACHINERY & TOYS FOR BOYS SALE Saturday, October 17th, Vanhaven Arena, 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge. Farm machinery, equipment, tools, riding mow- ers, ATV's, trucks, boats, tools and more. Consign early to take advantage of our complete service - computerized auction management, live internet bidding to expand bidder audience, radio, on line and print advertising campaigns. For more information contact Gary Hill 416-518-6401 or 905-985-6719 Visit our website garyhillauctions.ca or contact us by Fax 905-982-1066 email garyhauctions@sympatico.ca Book early for both your consignments and on site farm auctions with the same outstanding new services Sat. Oct. 17th at 10am MITCHELL'S AUCTION BUILDING, 3k east of Omemee on #7, 5k north on Emily Pk Rd. Cooper Estate antique & modern household con- tents. O rnate 9pc oak dining suite early 1900's, oak curved glass china cabinet, oak buffets, washstands. China: many Limoges miniatures including a tea set, Royal Doul- ton "Rose "1930, cranberry glass, Birks clock, Shelly cups/saucers. H andyman tools, 20 gal. compressor. Cash/cheque only! 2 auctioneers @10am furniture & dishes, 1pm tools. MITCHELL AUCTIONS OMEMEE 705-799-6769, Photos & listing www.dougmitchellauctions.com HAYDON AUCTION BARN Sat. Oct. 17th @ 6:00 pm Coins and Currency plus our Regular Sale of Antiques, Collectibles, House ware, Tools, Artwork, Books, Glassware, Electronics and more. Also - Oct. 18th @ 11 am 300 lots of Rare Coins & Currency (see www.haydonauctionbarn.com for full details) Cash, Interac, Visa or M/C. Just east of Durham #57- 10 mins. North of Bowmanville 2498 Concession Rd. 8, Haydon Rod Smith - Auctioneer (905) 263-4402 VENDORS WANTED Home for the Holidays Show November 7th & 8th GM Centre Ideal Venue to promote your unitque products, giftware, holiday items, services and decor. For more information call (905)579-4473 ext. 2262 Estate Auction Stapleton Auctions Friday Oct 16th, 5:00pm Selling the attractive contents from a local home including china cabinet; recliner chester- ﬁ eld; pine coffee table; occ. tables; library bookcase; mahogany bookcase w/ lead glass; ant hall rack; ant. chairs; chests; new store novelty items; gun cabinet; tools: workbench; etc. Etc. Preview After 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, Interac, M/C 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers Frank and Steve Stapleton 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 6 remaining. 100% useable. MU ST SELL. $119,900 ea. 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AFFORDABLE Appliances, HANKS Appliances, PART S /S ALES /S ERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Du rham's largest selection of Reconditioned Appliances. (905)728-4043. BATHTUB, SINK and toilet, Silver (grey), by American Standard with ﬁ xtures. $300. Perfect for the cottage. 905- 665-1435 evenings BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPETS, LAMINATE & VINYL SALE! I have 1000 of yards for sale! Free under- pad with installation. Free Estimates. Guaranteed Lowest Prices. Big or small jobs, I do it all! Lexus Floor- ing, Call Mike 905-431-4040 CONSTRUCTION EQUIP- MENT B.E. Larkin Equip- ment Ltd. Kubota Construc- tion, New Holland Construc- tion used equipment. Dur- ham, Clarington, Northum- berland Sales Rep Jim (647)284-0971 HIGH END KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS. Soprano- Alto proﬁ les on sale only $25 lin/ft with backsplash includ- ing premium ﬁ nishes. www.prestolam.com Quality Countertops 499 Walton St Unit E Cobourg 905-372- 8969 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB, $3,795, deluxe cabinet, 5.5kw heater, 220 service, 5HP pumps, Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. NEW UTILITY trailer, 4ft rear, 2ft front gate, drop mesh, 7'6" x 4'6", tilt, spare, jack $975 obo 905-683-1939 Conrad PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acous- tic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. C all 905- 427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, professional series 1" slate, new in box with accessories, cost $4500, selling $1395. 416- 779-0563 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Comput- ers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit ap- plication refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. TRUCKLOADS OF NEW SCRATCH & DENT APPLI- ANCES stainless steel, white and black French door fridge's available, variety of dented ranges, laundry, dish- washers and fridges - differ- ent colors. SMALL DENTS EQUAL HUGE SAVINGS! New coin laundry available, Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576-7448 VENDORS WANTED at Courtice Flea Market. Rent starts at $185/mo for 10'x10' booth. Approx 250,000 people/year. Locat- ed 2 minutes off 401 be- tween Oshawa & Bowman- ville Call 905-436-1024 www.courticeﬂ eamarket.com WANTED TO BUY - hood for a 1989 Skidoo Safari E, good shape only. (905)242-2896. WANTED-GOLD. B roken, scrap, any 10k, 14k, 18k, 22k. The market is high, we pay top money!! Rock Bottom Deals, 22 Simcoe St.N, (Downtown Oshawa) (905)436-1320. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaran- teed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest meas- urement. Free delivery. D e- pendable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. 16' DRY Facecord $110, Bushcord $315. Delivery included. (905)-261-6740. CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES for sale, 2-male & 1-female READY TO GO NOW! ﬁ rst shots, dewormed and vet checked. $950. Call (905)922-1706 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, teacups, Male/Female, mi- crochipped, vet checked, 2yr health guarantee, ﬁ rst shots, (2nd shots prepaid), de- wormed, SUPER TINY. Oshawa Location. Call be- fore 12:30pm/after 7:30pm (416)877-9595 FREE - TURTLES (2), Red Ear Sliders, 2 years old. Comes with all accessories. (905)492-2435 POT BELLY PIG FOR SALE, (not for eating). Call (905)434-0392 PURE BRED MINI SCHNAUZERS for sale, tails and dew claws done, non al- lergic and non shedding. 905-352-3124. SCOLAND TERRIERS. Home Raised. First shots. Vet checked. $650 each. Ready to go! Call after 6pm, 905-493-0434 1996 CHEVY Blazer 4x4, $2999. 1 996 Chevy Pick-up, $2999. 1998 Grand Prix GTP, $2999. 1999 Grand AM, 154K, $2999. 2000 Fo- cus SW, 163K, $3499. 2000 Caravan, $2999. Other from $1999. Certiﬁ ed, e-tested. Free 6 mo. warranty. $499 Down gets credit approval. (RKM Auto). (905)432-7599 or (905)424-9002. 1997 CADILLAC STS, $1500, beige with white in- terior, full loaded, heated leather seats, power win- dows/doors. Excellent condi- tion. 230,000kms. Please call Joe, (416)906-7238. 1998 MERCEDES BENZ C280 Elegance, smoke sil- ver, 4-door, loaded, air, 174,000kms, lady driven, ex- cellent condition, private sale. $6,900. (905)999-8165. 2002 SPECIAL ED., VW BEETLE 2.0GLS, Immacu- late. Deep blue/green w/tan leather. Auto, alloy wheels, pwr.sunroof, H/seats, 6pck Monsoon stereo, A/C, all pwr options, 88,000kms. New tires/brakes. C ertiﬁ ed/emis- sion check. Garaged. $8 900 o.b.o. (905)728-2395 2003 HONDA CIVIC LX, 97,745kms, black, standard, 2-door, A/C, original owner, non-smoker, upgraded amp, deck and speakers, spoiler, certiﬁ ed, emission tested, car proof report. $9,500. (905)426-9006. NEED A CAR? 100% Credit Guaranteed, You r job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.c a SAVE UP TO $400 ON YOUR CAR INSURANCE. Clean driving record? Call Grey Power today at 1-877- 603-5050 for a no-obligation quote. Op en weekends. ! ! $ ! 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Saturday October 17, 2009 Kahn’s Auction Barn (The Big Orange Barn) 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering, ON. * Chandeliers * Rugs * Lamps * * Home Décor * Limited Edition Art * * Mirrors * Sports Memorabilia * * High End Designer Select Furniture * SAVE HUNDREDS! SAVE THOUSANDS! AREA RUGS: Beautiful one of a kind hand KNOTTEDWOOL0ERSIAN2UGSs4ABRIZ .AIN3HIRAZx6ALUEDUPTOs #ONTEMPORARY AND4RADITIONAL $ESIGNS from Belgium Bids starting at $100.00 per piece! DESIGNER CHANDELIERS: $INING AND (ALLWAY,IGHTING#RYSTAL)RON#EILING -OUNTS0ENDANTS6ANITY&IXTURESSave up to 90% in this category! PRINTS & MIRRORS: Assortment of 7ILDLIFE #ONTEMPORARY AND4RADITIONAL !RT0ALACEMIRRORS$RESSINGMIRRORS6ANITY MIRRORS6ENETIANMIRRORS!SSORTED3IZES and finishes!Bids starting at $10.00. FURNITURE: ,EATHER 3OFA 3ETS PC 2ECLINERS 3ECTIONALS #ONTEMPORARY $ESIGNS 4RADITIONAL 3OFA 3ETSBids starting at $100.00 per piece. 0REVIEWPMs!UCTIONATPM AP CONSIGNMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION Berrybank Farms 3383 Taunton Rd., Orono, Ont.- 1 1/2 mile west of Hwy 115. Selling a Full line of farm equipment, tractors, tools, machinery, vehicles, hardware, recreational items; lumber etc. OCT. 17th, - 10 A.M. Tractors: 2085 ferguson; 880 david brown; MH 44; JD1130 w/135 ldr 72" bkt; Sawmill: LT30 woodmizer portable; Forklift: Intl 14; Clarke CH500; Dozer: T5 Intl crawler; Equip: rotary grain cleaner; mott hammer knife mower; triple gang ground drive mower; brouwer 7 gang mower w/16' cut & hyd; manure sprdrs; hay wagons; cult's; plows; discs; snowblowers; 3pth log splitter; 24' tandem ﬂ atbed trailer; hay elev. on wheels; Misc: ritchie heated water bowl; new king diesel generator 5000; new 2" water pump; golf cart charger & batt.; king table saw 110; coates 30/30 tire changer; miller250 acdc welder; work benches; cattle chute w/headgate; gates; new steel fencing; hay feeders; riding/push lawnmowers; horse buggy; horse cutter single & double; MH cordwood saw; blue spruce trees; Hay: qty 4x5 rd bales; Lumber: cedar; pine; qty cedar posts; Vehicles: '89 ford 4x4 f150; '94 ford explorer 4x4; '98 pontiac van; dodge motorhome; Many more items. List subject to additions and deletions. Terms: cash or cheque w/proper ID. Owners and Auctioneers are not responsible for accidents or injuries. Lunch booth. For info and to consign to this auction, contact the Auctioneer: John D Berry CPPA; Auctions & Appraisals 905-983-5787 HORSE FARM AUCTION Saturday, October 17, 2009, 10:00 A.M. Farm Equipment: Full line of race horse equip and household furniture, the property of Tom & Kathy Chase, 2649 Ma Brown's Rd., Scugog Island, 3 km. East of Port Perry. (Farm Sold). M/F 255 tractor & loader, small Ford Trac- tor, 7' H/bind, N/H baler, s/rake, snow blow- er, post hole auger, m/spreader, 2 wagons, welders, compressors, air guns, tools of all sorts and sizes, L110 J/D lawn tractor, Craftsman lawn mower, 2 rotor mowers, a # of iron gates. Race Horse Equip: Harness, boots, blan- kets, bridles, halters, jog carts, race bikes. After 25 yrs. of racing, the Chase brothers racing stable has it all. Also included 2001 - 150 Ford Supercrew Cab truck with 5th wheel hitch, McBride double, extra high trailer with G/neck. Household: Pine ﬂ at-to-wall buffet & hutch, Que. dry sink, old bookcase, ant. ice cream maker, large hall tree (exc. cond.) oval table & 6 chairs, ped. table, velvet chair, night stands, 52" Toshiba H/D T.V., walnut book- case, old school desk, 2 yr. old Inglis frig., Kitchen aid glass top stove, benches, small tables, chesterﬁ elds, chairs, beds, dressers, ﬁ ling cabinets, qua. of dishes etc. Furniture sells at 12:30 Many more horse and household items too numerous to list. Lunch available Owner or auctioneer not responsible for any accident or loss. Terms: Cash or good cheque with I.D. Auctioneers Phil & Don Cochrane, Phone 905-985-2788 or 905-723-6463, email: freidaj@sympatico.ca AUCTION SALE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009 AT 11 AM SHARP PROPERTY OF WILSON CARSON 5411 NEWTONVILLE RD, N, NEWTONVILLE Take Hwy 401 or Hwy 2 to Newtonville Drive 5 miles north on Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) Farm Equipment and Machinery: JD 3ph PTO corn sheller, JD 3ph 6 blade tiller, JD 3 ph 2 furrow plough, JD 40 in. manure bucket, Ford 3 ph 7 ft. cultivator, 2 wheel ﬂ at rack trailer. Antiques: 15 cast iron seats, outboard motor, Toro lawn mower, potato digger, 4 single furrow ploughs (Port Hope IH, MH), oil pump w/tank, chainsaw, cream separator. Miscellaneous: Cedar posts, cedar lumber, cedar 6x6 various lengths, bale feeders, Ford Mustang 6 cyl. motor, auto trans, wringer washing machine, stone boat, apple press, 5000 wt. generator, steel and wooden doors, 40 ft. extension ladder, chains, cement mixer, weed eater, tractor parts, 5 hp snow blower, wooden wagon wheels, 4000 lb. winch, 7 in. grinder, electric water pump w/tank, mitre saw, table saw, radial arm saw, jacks, JD top links, sander, new 7 1/4 in. saw, plus other interesting items. TERMS: Cash or I.D. Cheque on day of sale. No Buyer's Fee Viewing Time: 9:30 till time of sale. Lunch Booth Available Arnot R. Wotten Auction Services Info Call 905-718-1727 SHERIFF'S SALE of Land(s) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF A Writ of Seizure and Sale of Land issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at Whitby dated the 24th of July 2008, Court File Number 56324/08 to me directed, against the real and personal property of Tyler M. Corson, Defendant, at the suit of The Toronto Dominion Bank, Plaintiff, the Enforcement Ofﬁ ce of the Superior Court of Justice located at 601 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario has seized and taken in exe- cution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Tyler M. Corson, Defendant in, and to: Unit 39, Level 1, Durham Standard Condominium Plan No.185 and its appurtenant interest, the description of the condominium property, is: PT E & W LT 23, 3BFC, Pickering, PT E LT 23, 3BFC, Pickering, PTS 2 & 4 PL 40R22897, Pickering, Regional Municipality of Durham, T/W as set out in schedule "A" of declaration DR337876, PIN 27185-0039(LT). All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Tyler M. Corson, Defendant, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at the Superior Court of Justice, 601 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7 on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbranc- es. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s). TERMS: • Deposit 10% of bid price or $1,000.00, whichever is greater • Payable at time of sale by successful bidder • To be applied to purchase price • Non-refundable • Ten business days from date of sale to arrange ﬁ nancing and pay balance in full at Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce, 601 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 9G7. • All payments in cash or by certiﬁ ed cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance. • Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price. • Other conditions as announced. THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. Note: No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly. Date: September 4, 2009 Andrew McNabb and Alain Billington Court Enforcement Ofﬁ ce 601 Rossland Rd East, Whitby ON L1N 9G7 OUR MOST IMPORTANT AUCTION OF THE YEAR ON SITE @ the Estate of Dr. Bernard Stanley Torrance 447 George Street, Cobourg AUCTION – Saturday, Oct. 17 & Sunday, Oct. 18 @ 11:00 A.M. FRIDAY PREVIEW –WITH PURCHASE OF CATALOGUE ($5) Oct. 16 - 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, Oct. 17 & Sunday, Oct. 18, 9:00 A.M to 11:00 A.M. To include: 2 Regency Sofas, Georgian Mahogany Architect’s Desk, 7’ Tall Cloisonne Palace Vase, Fine Quality Carved American Partners Desk, Small Georgian Glazed Bookcase, Georgian Chest of Drawers, Georgian Mahogany Sideboard, Numerous Georgian & Victorian Chairs, Pair of Regency Mahogany Card Tables, Finely Carved & Gilded Marble Top Console Table, Pair of Demilune Commodes, Carved Chinese Hardwood Desk, Regency Tip Top Breakfast Table, Inlaid Lacquer Coffee Table, American Fall Front Desk carved with a scene of Washington crossing the Delaware, Large Victorian Drop Leaf Dining Table, Chairs & Sideboard, Large Suite of Ornately Carved Parlour Furniture, 2 Grandfather Clocks, Sever- al Mantel Clocks, French Marble Top Commode, Corner Cabinet & Table Top Display Cabinet, Large Oriental Black Lacquer Screen, Large Ewe Wood Dining Suite including Display Cabinet, Large Carved Console Table, Black Lacquer & Mir- rored Bedroom Suite including 4 Poster Bed, Numerous Water- colours & Oil Paintings to include several portraits – one by Lely, Carved & Gilded Mirrors, Large Number of Prints, Numerous Bronzes, Collection of Early Derby Figures, Sterling Silver to include: Pair of Robert Garrard Entrée Dishes, Set of Sterling Flatware, Large Amount of Quality Silver Plate, Large Amount of Signed Cut Crystal, Extensive Herend Dinner Service, Pair of Crystal Candelabra, Leaded Glass Table Lamp, Large Bang & Olufsen Stereo System, Large Screen Television, Retro Rosewood Wall Unit, Tapestry Covered Contemporary Sofa, Chair & Loveseat, Numerous Oriental Carpets to include Room Size Kirman, Garden Furniture & Accessories, Collection of Inuit Carvings, Books,Linens, Decorative & Collectors Items. GIANT OUTDOOR YARD SALE – Friday @ 12:00 NOON Including Furniture & High End Gym & Exercise Equipment OWNER & AUCTIONEER NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENT OR INJURY FOR DURATION OF AUCTION For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Terms Cash, Visa, MC, Debit, Cheque with I.D., Lunch Counter Phone 1-613-475-6223 CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday Oct. 16th at 4:30 p.m. located 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4. The contents of a Barrie home plus others, 8pc oak dining room set, walnut tea wagon, pine cupboard bottom, walnut nesting tables, butter churn, 6 pb chairs, 4 arrow back chairs, harvest table, modern bedroom set, queen box spring and mattress, spinning wheel, grandfather clock, oak side-by-side china cabinet, walnut drop front china cabinet, east stand chair, oak typewriter desk, chesterﬁ eld and chair, single Craft- matic bed, futon, Rigid table saw, Dewalt 12" mitre saw, Delta router/shaper, Ridgid band saw, Ridgid jointer, Mastercraft 12" ﬂ oor drill press, Dewalt scroll saw, Campbell Hausﬁ eld air compressor, alum step ladders, qty of hand tools, 14' ﬁ ber- glass canoe, Savaria wheel chair left, elec wheel chair, qty. of wall paper, janitorial supplies, ﬂ oor polishers, ﬂ oor squeegee, auto washer and dryer, new Drolet oil stove, Kenmore stack- ing washer and dryer, Moffat stove, 13.5Hp Craftsman riding mower, 84 GMC 3500 with 8x12 box (55000km), Qty of china, glass, household and collectable items. Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info or pictures go to www.theauctionadvertiser.com/DCorneil open for viewing Thursday from 8:30am to 5pm and 7pm to 9pm and Friday morning at 9am MacGREGOR AUCTIONS ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION Sunday,Oct. 18th, 9:30 am (viewing 8:30) Located in Orono Take 115 Hwy, exit at Main St. Orono & follow signs from Mill Pond Rd. Sunday's auction features a large quality offering of articles from the past to present, diningroom sets, bedroom suites, sideboard, settee's & parlour chairs, modern & antique couches, tables (parlour, occasional, coffee & end, kitchen etc.) chairs & rockers, patio set, 2 pine book cases, trunks, cabi- nets, old & new lighting, rugs, quality glass & china, collectables, records, artwork machinist tool box & misc tools, old sleighs, quilts, toys, ﬂ ags, sports cards, lawnmowers, planters, plus all the articles you'd expect to ﬁ nd in & around a home. Terms: Cash, Visa, M/C & Interac (10% buyers premium) See: www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com Call for all your auction needs MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112 Sat. October 24 - 10am PUBLIC AUTO/EQUIPMENT AUCTION at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling for wholesalers, trustees, ﬁ nancial institutions, lo- cal consignments, 40-50 vehicles, cars, trucks, 4x4's, vans, ATV's, riding lawn mowers, trailers, plus surplus equipment and vehicles from the City of Kawartha Lakes former sander/plow trucks, pumper ﬁ re trucks, rescue vehicles, cube vans, dump truck, Case W30 loader, Case 680L 4x4 Extendahoe, TD8 dozer, back- hoe, ﬂ oat, Bunton diesel fairway 5 reel lawn mower, new 2008 Polaris 4 wheeler, 2 motorhomes, vehicles arriving daily, call to consign, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view list/photos/updates/terms at www.mcleanauctions.com Auction Sale - Oct. 17., 10:00 a.m. Van haven Arena, 720 Davis Dr., UXBRIDGE, L9P 1R2 Our Annual Fall Consignment Auction of Farm Equipment, Farm Related Items, Tools, Boats, ATV'S, Lawnmowers, Toys for Boys and Classic Cars, plus much more. GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538, 800-654-4647 416-518-6401 Details & photos garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com Auction Dates & View Gallery www.auctioneer.ca Sat. October 17 - 10am-at MCLEAN AUCTION CENTER-LINDSAY selling contents several local es- tates, antiques, furniture, collectables, glass & china, lge qty of Porcelain doll molds, doll castings, power & hand tools, new woodstove, don't miss this interesting sale, Partial early list, hundreds of items, selling double ring, MCLEAN AUCTIONS 705-324-2783 view list/pho- tos/updates at www.mcleanauctions.com TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905- 683-0707 TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions Auctions FALL ART AUCTION SUNDAY,OCTOBER 18TH, 2009 Preview 12:30 p.m. Auction starts 1:00 p.m. PAPPS CASUAL DINING - PICKERING in the Home and Design Centre 1755 Pickering Pkwy across from Amish Furniture HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE Nursery Rhymes -Trisha Romance A Reward For Star - Trisha Romance Christmas Eve - Trisha Romance plus more!! Midnight Black Wolf - Robert Bateman Fresh Snow Cardinal - Robert Bateman Manor House - Robert Bateman Limited edition prints by the Group of Seven J.E.H MCDONALD TOM TOMSON LAUREN HARRIS FRANKLIN CARMICHAEL FEATURING TODAYS MOST POPULAR ARTISTS TRISHA ROMANCE, ROBERT BATEMAN, JAMES LUMBERS, LAURA BERRY, DOUG LAIRD, CATHERINE SIMPSON DONT MISS OUT!! IMAGES 21 ART STUDIO (905-239-6363) newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • October 14, 200924 AP WE WANT YOUR TRADE, ALL MAKES, ALL MODELS, ALL YEARS! CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP 201 BAYLY ST. W. (AT MONARCH AVE.) 1-888-527-4929 SALES HOTLINE NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? BAD CREDIT?NO CREDIT? SLOW CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? 1-1-888-542-888-542-58295829 “Thinking like a customer” Weekly payments are based on $0 down OAC. Interest is based on variable rate at 5.74%. Model car 2004 to 2005 60 months, 2006 to 2007 72 months, 2008 and newer based on 84 months. 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Grp. 2008 CHRYSLER SEBRING$15, 8 8 8 ONLY 69$Auto, A/C 2007 DODGE CALIBER SXT$14, 9 8 8 PER WEEK Stk# V814 PER WEEK ONLY 99$Stk# V788 Fully Loaded. 2008 MINI COOPER $24, 8 8 8 PER WEEK77$Stk# P631 Pwr Grp, Auto, A/C, Aluminum Wheels 2009 DODGE AVENGER SXT$18, 8 8 8 ONLY PER WEEK ONLY 109$Stk# V787 Auto, AC, Fully Loaded 2009 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 4X4$27, 9 8 8 PER WEEK ONLY 98$Stk# P581 Auto, 7 Pass, Sunroof 2009 DODGE JOURNEY SXT$24, 9 8 8