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Home My WebLink AboutNA2009_11_19905-686-9607 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Celebrating our 20th Anniversary www.lifestyleproducts.ca SUNROOMS • WINDOWS PORCH ENCLOSURES • DOORSBLAISDALEMONTESSORIBLAISDALE MONTESSORI SCHOOL 12 months - grade 8Blaisdale.com 905-509-5005 OPEN HOUSE Thurs. April 30, 2009 @ 7:00 p.m. 56 Old Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax 1037 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa Tues. Nov. 24, 2009 @ 10:00 a.m. Pressrun 51,400 • 20 pages • Optional 3-week delivery $6/$1 newsstand PICKERING Th ursday, November 19, 2009 NNews ews AAddveverr titisseerrTHE BY KRISTEN CALIS kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING -- A local non-profit organization wants Durham Region to stand up for the envi- ronment. Pickering-based Durham Sustain Ability, which provides community-based solutions centred around sustainability, has re-launched its We have the Power program with hopes that 1,500 residents will make a pledge to reduce and conserve in the areas of energy, transportation, waste and water by March. Rachael Wraith, DSA public relations coordi- nator, said these small steps will bring a bright- er future and will not only save the environment, but also residents’ wallets. “It’s not a trend anymore,” she said. “It’s the way things are moving.” See PROGRAM page 5 LAURA STANLEY PHOTO PICKERING -- Homeowner and City Councillor David Pickles and David Drodge, senior certified energy adviser from the Windfall Ecology Centre, tested and measured air leaks at Mr. Pickles’ home recently.We Have the Power in Pickering ORGANIZATION CHALLENGES RESIDENTS TO CONSERVE COMMUNITY 4 Toy drive launch Durham police aid families at Christmas NEWS 7 Love and marriage Pickering expands civil ceremony SPORTS 14 Ajax sister act Doris duo shines on the volleyball court for Lords newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20092 AP Dear Neighbour, At Pickering Mitsubishi, we recognize the importance of good community relations for any successful business. This is why we are having a special Exclusively for you, our neighbours, every New and Used car and truck will have our best price of the year clearly marked on the windshield. Don’t miss this event! There will be no better time to buy! Mitsubishi Canada has provided us with a great supply of brand new 2009 and 2010 models with great rates for this event. Any and all incentives such as 0% (That’s right, 0%) ﬁ nancing up to 60 months on 2009 model vehicles and a We will also instruct our sales staff to mark down our selection of used vehicles to the lowest possible price. Of course vehicle appraisers and bank ﬁ nancing representatives will be on site. For your convenience we will have extended hours for this special event from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thursday and 9:00am to 6:00pm Friday & Saturday. Even if you have only been thinking of a new car or truck, DON’T miss this event! We promise there will be no better time to take advantage of our large selection and great deals, and your ﬁ rst chance to see the great Mitsubishi products that everyone is talking about. This private sale will not be advertised to the general public. All advertised savings will be passed on to you. Thank you very much for your patronage and don’t forget to mark this special Three Day Only Neighbourhood Sale on your calendar - we look forward to seeing you. Refreshments and snack will be available. Yours Truly Team Pickering Mitsubishi FREE SET OF SNOW TIRES PICKERING MITSUBISHIPICKERING MITSUBISHINEIGHBOURHOOD SALENEIGHBOURHOOD SALE Smart customers always read the fi ne print. †Features listed are standard on 2009 Lancer GTS. *Whichever comes fi rst. Regular maintenance not i included. See dealer or Mitsubishi-motors.ca for warranty terms, restrictions and details. Not all customers will qualify. **Best backed claim does not cover Lancer Evolution and Ralliart models. See dealer or Mitsubishi-motors.ca for Education Edge terms, conditions, and other details. ®MITSUBISHI MOTORS, BEST BACKED CARS IN THE WORLD are trade-marks of Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. and are used under license. Cash purchase fi nance cannot be combined with 0% purchase fi nance. Bi-weekly payments are based on 84 month fi nance, 2009 Lancer, Eclipse and Galant 2.8%, 2010 Outlander 3.8 %, freight, PDI, admin, registration, license and taxes are extra. Offer ends November 30th, 2009. THURSDAY NOVEMBER 19 9-9 FRIDAY NOVEMBER 20 9-6 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 9-6 3 DAY ONLY NEIGHBOURHOOD SALE THIS THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 0% PURCHASE FINANCING0% PURCHASE FINANCING for 60 months on 2009 models and RECEIVE FREE SET OF SNOW TIRES $14,288 CASH PURCHASE PRICE Biweekly • $2000 DOWN $99OR 2009 LANCER $22,888 CASH PURCHASE PRICE Biweekly • $2000 DOWN $139OR 2009 ECLIPSE COUPE $20,498 CASH PURCHASE PRICE Biweekly • $2000 DOWN $139OR 2009 GALANT $25,498 CASH PURCHASE PRICE Biweekly • $2000 DOWN $149OR 2010 OUTLANDER ES newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20093 AP WE WILL PURCHASE ITEMS SUCH AS: CHAINS • EARRINGS • RINGS • WATCHES BRACELETS • MEDALLIONS • DENTAL GOLD BROACHES • DIAMONDS • EMERALDS • RUBIES PRECIOUS STONES • BROKEN CHAINS CLASS RINGS • GOLD CHARMS CASH In Your Old and Broken GOLD CASH In Your Old and Broken GOLD The Holiday Inn June 20th & 21st located at 20 Fairview Rd., Barrie Saturday & Sunday 10am - 5pm International Gold & Jewellery Brokers WE WILL PURCHASE ITEMS SUCH AS: CHAINS • EARRINGS • RINGS • BRACELETS MEDALLIONS • DENTAL GOLD • BROOCHES DIAMONDS • EMERALDS • RUBIES • BROKEN CHAINS CLASS RINGS • GOLD CHARMS We Pay CASH on the SPOT!! 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Purchase a furnace or air conditioner before December 15th 2009 and we will give you a gift certifi cate to visit the spa or use as a gift valued at $99 DURHAM -- As of Wednesday, anyone wanting an H1N1 flu shot can now get one. The Durham Region Health Department opened its clinics to everyone, as of Nov. 18. “We understand and appreciate that this process has been a challenging and, often confusing, one for members of our community,” Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health, said in a press release. “We extend our thanks to everyone for their patience and co-operation over the past few weeks, as we worked within the sequencing guide- lines outlined by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to provide pri- ority access to those identified as high risk of complications from H1N1 influenza.” About 55,000 people have gone to a community clinic to have a flu shot, while another 68,300 doses were given at doctors’ offices and by local health care providers. There are two different vaccines available -- adjuvanted and unadjuvanted. The adju- vanted vaccine has a booster in it, while the unadjuvanted does not. For more information: CALL 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 (Durham Health Connection Line) VISIT www.durham.ca H1N1 Durham opens flu shot clinics to everyone JASON LIEBREGTS / METROLAND PICKERING -- Corrine Snider, of Durham Region health depart- ment, chatted with Santa Claus at the H1N1 vaccination clinic at the Pickering Town Centre recent- ly. The flu shot is now open to everyone. New space to be in use by end of the month AJAX -- Residents are invited to a sneak peek of the new emergency department at the Ajax- Pickering hospital on Saturday. After years of planning, fundraising and construction, the doors to the newly-expand- ed emergency department are ready to open, which will be in use at the end of November. On Saturday, Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the hospital will host a public open house at 580 Harwood Ave. S. The new department will have enough space for 60,000 patient visits a year. Staff cur- rently cares for more than 42,000 per year in a space designed for 20,000. The space will pro- vide a special area to treat patients who may have come in contact with dangerous chem- icals, and ambulances will be able to access the emergency department by a dedicated road through a new covered entrance. The opening represents the first major com- pleted phase of the hospital’s redevelopment project. The 140,000 square feet of new and reno- vated space for emergency and related servic- es will include a new diagnostic imaging and cardiac diagnostic area, an expanded ambu- latory care unit and a new complex continu- ing care unit. For more information: CALL 905-683-2320 visit www.rougevalley.ca HEALTH Ajax-Pickering emergency department opening doors AJAX -- The new emergency department at Rouge Valley Ajax-Pickering hospital is set to open. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20094 AP 10 DAYS O N L Y NOV 19TH - 28TH 18 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax 905-683-0400 (Southwest corner of Hwy. 2 & Harwood Ave. beside Staples) reg. PICKERING VILLAGE Westney RdKingston Rd (Hwy. 2)Harwood AveArchilles Rd Hwy. 401 Salem RdN MONDAY - FRIDAY 10 am - 9 pm SATURDAY - 9 am - 6 pm SUNDAY - 11 am - 5 pm STORE WIDESALES EVENT!STORE WIDE Bauer 5500 helmets $$7979 9999 $$9999 9999 25 %%$99 99 OFFOFF 5050 %% OFFOFF $399 9999 $199 9999 $149 99 $699 9999 REG. $99 99 Easton 333 SR. & JR. skates itech 1400 JR. & SR. goal masks Reebok 9k skates SR. REG. $599 99 REG. $399 99 Graf 301 skates JR. REG. $239 99 Bauer 8500 helmets YOUR “SOURCE” FOR TEAM CANADA OLYMPIC APPAREL TEAM CANADA OLYMPIC HOCKEY JERSEYS, T’S, HATS, HOODIES ETC! Excludes “bauer” branded gloves All hockey gloves hot & new BAUER VAPOR X60 LIMITED EDITION SR. SKATES hot & new EASTON S19 COMPOSITE STICKS HUGE GOALIE CLEARANCE REEBOK 2010 “REVOKE” GOAL PADS hot & new Reebok 10k pro return sticks* *No warranty Bauer Vapor xxxx JR. Sticks Reebok 9k skates JR. everything must goON ON SALESALE $$149149 9999 $$119119 9999 2007 model Christmas event in aid of needy Durham families began in 1989 BY STEFANIE SWINSON sswinson@durhamregion.com WHITBY -- The sound of children sing- ing Christmas carols echoed throughout the gymnasium at St. Bernard Catholic School in Whitby as the Durham Region- al Police Service launched its annual holiday food and toy drive Friday. Staff and students at the school got right into the spirit of the season, dress- ing up in costumes as elves, angels and toys to turn the school’s gym into Santa’s workshop. One by one, gift by gift, students dropped off their donations to the toy drive, 456 presents in all. “What a great start getting all those gifts for people in need,” said Durham Regional Police Chief Mike Ewles. “These kids absolutely understand the spirit of giving and looking after one another as a community.” Grade 8 student Delaney Haisell said she knows the donated toys will make children in need very happy. “I think it means the world for them to get presents on Christmas because I know it means a lot to me when I get presents on Christmas morning,” she said. Officers from the Durham Regional Police Service were on hand for the fes- tivities as well as staff from several car dealerships volunteering with the drive and the big jolly man himself, Santa Claus. “I want to thank you for bringing your gifts today to help the less fortunate,” Santa Claus said before handing out candy canes to students. Ten-year-old Kaleb Felgueira donated a toy that he said he would have loved to receive: a wrestling ring. “Some kids can’t have Christmas because their parents can’t afford the toys for them,” the Grade 5 student said. “I really liked being able to help out.” The Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive began in 1989 and provides needy families in Durham Region with food and toys for Christmas. Donations can be dropped off at any DRPS division or any fire station in Oshawa, Whitby, Clarington, Pickering and Ajax. WATCH the video story @ newsdurhamregion.com COMMUNITY Durham police launch Christmas food, toy drive SHANNON MAGUIRE PHOTO WHITBY -- The 2009 Christmas Food and Toy Drive was officially launched on Friday, Nov. 13, at St. Bernard Catholic School. Grade 7 ‘elves’ Vanessa Sudar, right, and Tessa Foreman, along with fellow students, collected 456 toys to start the drive off. I think it means the world for them to get presents on Christmas because I know it means a lot to me when I get presents on Christmas morning. Delaney Halsell, Grade 8 student. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20095 P FREE COMPUTER TRAINING • Intro to Computers • Internet • Email • Word • Excel COURSES OFFERED: Coordinated by Durham Region CAP Network In Partnership with: www.dce.ca On-line at 905-436-3211 • 800-408-9619REGISTER TODAY Computer training delivered by Durham Continuing Education EACH CITIZEN IN DURHAM REGION IS ENTITLED TO 2 FREE COURSES VISIT WWW.DREN.ORG FOR A FULL SCHEDULE In Pickering • Ajax • Whitby • Oshawa • Clarington • Scugog • Uxbridge • Brock SOME CLASSES ARE FILLED LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE REGISTER TODAY 905-579-6041• 800-408-9619 On-line at www.dce.ca <http://www.dce.ca/> •Intro to Computers •Internet •Email •Word •Excel •PowerPoint At least one Pickering councillor has taken the challenge. About 18 months ago, Ward 3 City Council- lor David Pickles had an audit conducted on his home by senior certified energy advisor David Drodge, of Windfall Ecology Centre, to see where he should make improvements for a more efficient family home. After mak- ing upgrades, Mr. Drodge returned to mea- sure the difference and determine how much money Coun. Pickles would be reimbursed through the federal government’s ecoENER- GY retrofit grant program, which offers grants to homeowners after improving efficiency. The Province matches the federal amount. He learned replacing his 22-year-old fur- nace with a new, high-efficiency one, plus getting new windows, replacing insulation, weather-stripping and caulking would be the best changes. He did just that and has seen lower energy bills since. “It’s an absolute money-saver if you have to replace your furnace anyway,” Coun. Pickles said He added people in homes around 20 years old should seriously consider replacing their furnaces before they break down. He’s also made a number of small chang- es such as replacing old light bulbs with low- energy ones as they burn out and installing ceiling fans in the bedrooms. “It keeps you comfortable without having to turn on the air conditioning,” he said. All told, the changes cost about $4,000. Last week, Mr. Drodge returned to deter- mine the improvements. The audits cost less than $500 for the two visits. “We’ve been real busy this year,” Mr. Drodge said. “This is the busiest I’ve seen it.” Results showed Coun. Pickles’ energuide rating (a measurement used for the ecoENER- GY program) increased from 64 to 75 and he reduced his greenhouse gas emissions by 2.8 tonnes per year. He’ll get $2,000 back in provincial and fed- eral grants. Although he was hoping for a lit- tle more, “to put out $4,000 and to get $2,000 back is well worth it.” Plus, he said, he’s going to save on energy bills in the long run and, after replacing the furnace, “the place is more comfortable now.” DSA will hand out prizes to those who excel with their changes. People who simply take the pledge will receive tools to start up. For more information or to make the pledge: CALL 905-427-0061 VISIT www.wehavethepower.ca FAST FACTS We Have the Power tips Energy conservation: • Use cold-water wash for laundry • Switch off power bars when not in use Sustainable transportation: • Drive the speed limit; For every 10 kilometres per hour you drive more than 100 kilometres, fuel effi- ciency drops by 10 per cent • Travel light; An extra 100 pounds can reduce fuel efficiency by up to two per cent Waste reduction: • Use reusable mugs, water bottles, plastic contain- ers • Prepare a list of items before shopping to avoid impulse buying Water conservation: • Wash cars with a bucket and sponge to use 100 litres of water as opposed to 400 litres by washing with a hose • Install rain barrels to catch water for garden or lawn watering LAURA STANLEY PHOTO PICKERING -- David Drodge, left, a senior certified energy adviser from the Windfall Ecology Centre, and homeowner and Councillor David Pickles, tested and measured air leaks in Mr. Pickles’ home after he switched to an energy-efficient furnace and sealed some leaks. PROGRAM from page 1 CONSERVATION Program a boon to Pickering residents 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 MANNERS Minister makes plea for respect, honesty and patience To the editor: Re: Can’t we just disagree? Joanne Burghardt column, Nov. 12. I agree with what Joanne Burghardt has said about respectful debate. Just because people disagree doesn’t make them enemies. But our literacy level seems to be decreasing with our loss of our ability to think objectively and with rea- son. We are experiencing part of the chang- ing ethic of our society. People put terri- ble things in e-mails or even on paper that they would rarely say out loud, even if they thought the words. People are losing their sensitivity. They are more motivated by what will fulfill them personally and the sooner the better. Somehow the world has become like the video games which encourage destruction, devastation, hurting others, without feel- ing. Striking out at others becomes some sort of instinct that happens as simply as the reflex tapped by the doctor makes your knee react. I am an ordained minister. I have worked in the church for almost 35 years. I have seen a tremendous change in the way peo- ple relate to one another, how they help and volunteer. I’m sure other charitable groups that depend on volunteers also see this. There is less patience, less trust and often shorter fuses. The church provides lots of opportunities to disagree. Sometimes people have drawn lines in the sand. But mostly we have survived the immature approach of “my way or the highway.” I applaud Mrs. Burghardt for reminding people of those basic things which are nec- essary for a life of peace: respect, honesty, patience and treating others with the kind- ness we would hope to receive ourselves. Dan Yourkevich Courtice APPRECIATION Mother thanks police for return of missing daughter To the editor: The Vallis family would like to thank the Durham Regional Police Service for its unrelenting tenacity and concentrat- ed effort in locating their daughter last Friday evening. Jennifer, who was missing nearly two hours, decided to take her gift card and walk nearly six kilometres to McDonald’s to play in their gym and buy some hock- ey cards. The media continually tells us of the search for missing children. That tears my heart out when I read of such tragedies. This story has a happy ending and I cannot thank our police service enough for bringing our Jenny home safe and sound. Anita Vallis Pickering DECENCY Clean up after your dog To the editor: I am a lunchroom/schoolyard supervi- sor at West Lynde Public School. This is the second time in a week that a primary student has stepped or sat in dog doo. The students at West Lynde P.S. are taught respect, responsibility and right choices. Please make the right choice and show some respect to our students and be responsible enough to clean up after your dog. Maureen Main Whitby newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20096 P Energy efficiency can pay off for you in the long run Retrofit program reduces greenhouse gases If you’re looking for a little financial incentive to take a big step toward making energy efficiency changes to your home, the ecoENERGY retrofit grant program might be the answer. Durham Sustain Ability, a local group which seeks ecological solutions to prob- lems that encourage sustainability, is pushing its We Have the Power program and wants 1,500 residents to try to con- serve energy, water, waste and transporta- tion. The goal is to cut emissions and reduce consumption. A great place to start is right in your very own home. Reducing energy will not only help the environment, but also, in the long run, be less of a drain on your wallet. Pickering Councillor David Pickles is a case in point. The local rep had an ener- gy audit done on his home 18 months ago. He then followed the advice of the audi- tor, making about $4,000 worth of changes. The biggest purchase was his decision to replace his 22-year-old furnace with a new, high-efficiency one. He also got some new windows, replaced some insulation and weather-stripping and made some minor alterations like replacing old light bulbs with low-energy ones and installing ceiling fans. For all those changes, he’ll get back $2,000 in total in provincial and federal grants. Those living in homes with a furnace hitting the 20-year-old mark are due for a replacement anyway, Mr. Pickles rea- sons, and an energy-efficient one will save money, reduce energy use and allow the owner to receive a grant. It all makes sense. The two energy audits cost him a total of $500 and he feels the money spent was well worth it. He was also able to reduce his greenhouse gas emissions by 2.8 tonnes per year. For Rachel Wraith, Durham Sustain Abil- ity public relations co-ordinator, the move to energy reduction “is not a trend any- more, it’s the way things are moving.” And David Drodge of Windfall Ecology Centre, the auditor who visited Mr. Pick- les’s home to check his energy efficiency before and after he made changes, said he’s never been busier. With the cost of energy on the rise and the need to conserve growing ever more important, it’s probably never been a bet- ter time to take that step to greater efficien- cy. The federal and provincial governments should be encouraged to continue this program and expand it as Canadians push to be greener. 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 • November 19, 20097 AP www.lyndecreekmanor.com 50 Paul Burns Way, Whitby 905-665-9227 Managed by W HERE NEIGHBOURS BECOME FRIENDS Christmas Craft ShowChristmas Craft Show Saturday, November 21 Saturday, November 21 10:00 am - 2:00 pm10:00 am - 2:00 pm Jewelry • Preserves • Baked Goods • CraftsJewelry • Preserves • Baked Goods • Crafts Door Prizes Door Prizes && More More You’re Invited To Our AnnualYou’re Invited To Our Annual 905-723-0282 62 Russett Avenue, Oshawa, ON oshawalittletheatre@rogers.com www.oshawalittletheatre.com Taunton Rd.Somerville St.Russett Ave.Simcoe St.OSHAWA 62 N Celebrating 60 years of Playful Memories “The only thing little is the price” • Th e Cemetery Club January 28-30 & February 4-13 • Grease March 18-28 & April 1-10 • Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka May 27-30 & June 3-5 Les Misérables (High School Edition) November 26-29 & December 3-12 - it has been our dream to bring Les Miserables to our theatre. Although not released for adult casts, we are honoured to bring this legendary musical to our stage with a cast of talented youth actors. HIGHLY ANTICIPATED 2010 Winter/Spring Show Schedule Show StartsShow Starts Next Thursday!Next Thursday! During the 3 week run of Les Miserable’s we will be holding a Food Drive. All donations will be forwarded to our Local Food Bank. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! RYAN PFEIFFER / METROLAND Telling tales at the Ajax library AJAX -- Nancy Bone, left, a retired school teacher from Oshawa, told the true story of a Second World War veteran at the Ajax Public Library on Nov. 17. Storytellers from the Durham Folklore Society were tell- ing stories with the theme Around the World to Celebrate Life. Meanwhile, Doris Cherkas, a Ukrainian- Canadian from Oshawa, told the story of Baba Yaga and Marika to an appreciative audience. City expands civil ceremony locations, times PICKERING -- Locals may be spotting a few more women dressed in white throughout Pickering. Council decided Monday to allow civil marriages to be held in more places than just City Hall, and to perform them outside of the current specific times from Monday to Friday when requested. In a report from the City clerk to coun- cil, Debi Wilcox said the City has per- formed 170 marriages in the four years it’s been performing civil ceremonies and has received a number of requests to wed couples outside of the stan- dard place, the Civic Complex Council Chambers. It’s also gotten requests for days and times not within the city’s bylaw parameters. The City will increase its fee for the days and places that are not in the bylaw. Marriages that normally cost $250 will cost $350 on those extra days, hours and at those special places. The City will receive $250 and the marriage commissioner will get $100. The commissioners agree with the change, Ms. Wilcox said, who felt it would not only provide better service to customers but will also increase revenue to the City by providing more conve- nient wedding times. CITY HALL Here come the Pickering brides newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20098 AP NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE No. 2 Greenwood Bypass Westney Road (Regional Road 31) The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca WORKS DEPARTMENT PUBLIC NOTICE Greenwood Bypass - Westney Road (Regional Road 31) Class Environmental Assessment Study City of Pickering In response to growing traffic volumes, the Regional Municipality of Durham has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to examine the need for the proposed realignment of Westney Road around the Hamlet of Greenwood, in the City of Pickering. The map below illustrates the preliminary study area for this project. Due to the feedback received from the first Public Information Centre (PIC) held in June, the project team has revisited and further refined alternatives within the East 1 and East 2 Corridors. A Public Information Centre (PIC) has been scheduled to provide stakeholders with an opportunity to review the impacts and detailed evaluation of the refined alternative corridors. Public comments obtained at the PIC will be incorporated into the next phase of the study. The PIC has been scheduled for: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 from 7 to 9 p.m. Presentation will commence at 7:15 p.m. Valley View Public School 3530 Westney Rd., Greenwood Following the PIC, the material presented at the meeting will be posted on The Regional Municipality of Durham’s website, www.durham.ca/studiesandprojects. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following staff member from The Regional Municipality of Durham, Works Department: Victorina de los Reyes, Project Co-ordinator 905-668-7711 ext. 3420 victorina.de.los.reyes@durham.ca CONTINUING EDUCATION Online Courses for Teaching Professionals www.durhamcollege.ca/coned | 905.721.2000 ext. 2667 Six week courses, starting every month. • Easy Classroom Podcasting • Enhancing Language Set-up in the Classroom • Guiding Kids on the Internet • Integrating Technology in the Classroom • Solving Classroom Discipline Problems • The Classroom Computer • The Creative Classroom • Using the Internet in the Classroom • Understanding Adolescents....and more. School boards to choose recommended sites by month’s end BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- More than 1,000 four- and five- year-olds will spend full days in Durham Dis- trict schools beginning this September. To determine which schools will launch the first 45 full-day kindergarten classrooms allotted to Durham’s public board, staff are looking at availability of space, community need, impact on childcare programs and stu- dent achievement, trustees were told at their Nov. 16 meeting. “It is exciting,” said superintendent Lisa Mil- lar, while talking about the Province’s plans for early learning. “It brings many opportuni- ties and also challenges as new information is coming forward to us weekly.” The Durham Catholic District School Board is receiving $1.3 million in projected operat- ing funding, enough for 13 classes next year, said Tim Robins, assistant superintendent for the Catholic board. The full-day kindergarten plans are a result of Dr. Charles Pascal’s report to the Province on early learning, which looked at the delivery of current initiatives in Ontario. It determined that making better decisions in designing, managing and funding early childhood pro- grams could achieve better results, according to Ms. Millar’s presentation. Dr. Pascal’s recommendations included four main components. “The first key com- ponent is full-day learning for four- and five- year-olds,” Ms. Millar said. In its first year, the program will be offered to 15 per cent of the province’s kindergar- ten students, with plans to implement it fully within five years. School boards have to submit recom- mended sites to the Ministry by Nov. 30, with approval expected in early 2010. No capital funding for renovations will be provided until year two of the implementation, Ms. Millar said. Ministry criteria includes: space availabil- ity at schools; community need, particular- ly in low-income neighborhoods; minimal impact on existing childcare and early years programs; and student achievement -- areas where students will benefit from more learn- ing opportunities. In Dr. Pascal’s recommendations, the sec- ond component is an extended day option for before- and after-school programming. Through the plan, boards are asked to imple- ment the program where the need is viable, which is seen as 15 or more kids, Ms. Millar said. According to her report, integrating early learning into a single program provides “sig- nificant” cost savings compared to traditional licensed daycare. Extended care will have a cost-recovery price to parents with subsidies available. The third main component of Dr. Pascal’s report includes quality programs for young- er children. Recommendations include con- solidating many of the existing programs into a network of Best Start and Family Centres managed by municipalities. And the fourth component, which won’t really impact school boards, is enhanced parental leave by 2020, Ms. Millar said. The Province is spending $200 million on the program in its first year to support 35,000 four- and five-year-olds in full-day kindergar- ten, with $300 million expected for the fol- lowing year. EDUCATION Durham elementary schools prepare for kindergarten expansion The ﬁ rst key component is full-day learning for four- and five-year-olds. Superintendent Lisa Millar newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 20099 AP School board embarks on a mailing campaign BY CRYSTAL CRIMI ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM -- People who are Catholic with no elementary- age children can expect a let- ter from Durham’s school board about their taxes. The Durham Catholic District School Board is embarking on a pre-municipal-election mail- ing cam- paign to get more Cath- olic sup- porters to direct their education tax desig- nation to it, during the 2010 municipal election year. “We still do have the right to direct taxes,” said Paul Pulla, director of education for the board in response to a ques- tion from Oshawa Trustee Fred Jones. Trustee Jones had asked if people are able to direct taxes because he was under the impression it all came through one provincial pot. “Tax direction is a right we have as ratepayers,” Mr. Pulla said. Although school boards are directly funded by the Province, the assessment base provides a record of Catholic school sup- port, helps determine the num- ber of trustee positions and helps project enrolment, says the letter. According to staff, the board typically receives a five- to seven-per cent return from people redirecting their taxes, which is considered to be good. Two letters have been pre- pared for the campaign, one addressing families where both owners are indicated on the tax roll as Roman Catholic school supporters and the second for families where one is Catholic and the other non-Catholic. In such situations, families have to sign a separate school lease in addition to a direction of school support form. Both letters stress the impor- tance of continuing to support the Catholic board and main- taining the breadth of support for Catholic schools in Ontario, according to a staff report. The board is mailing out about 5,000 letters to house- holds where one of two owners is Catholic and almost 3,000 to homes in which both owners are Catholic. As completed direction of school support forms are returned to the board, they’ll be forwarded to the Municipal Property Assessment Corpora- tion for processing. A prelimi- nary list of electors published by the corporation before July 31, 2010, will reflect all school support changes submitted before June 1, 2010, the report said. The program is to ensure staff have the highest number of Catholic school electors possi- ble before the November 2010 municipal election. Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey suggested the board mail such letters more frequently to areas where people frequently move. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin agreed, adding some- times people move but don’t realize their municipality isn’t directing their taxes to the school board they support. ® • Seniors Discount • Shop from Home or Offi ce • Free Installation Call us today at 905-509-5700 www.dolanwindowcoverings.com aeroplan miles one million hunterdouglas.ca Visit your nearest participating Hunter Douglas dealer and ask how you can get a chance to win* 1,000,000 Aeroplan ®Miles when you purchase select Hunter Douglas products. 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Saturday, November 21, 2009Saturday, November 21, 2009 10am - 3pm AbbeylawnAbbeylawn ManorManor Abbeylawn Manor Resident’s Council Annual Christmas Bazaar 534 Rodd Avenue, Pickering, Ontario Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas Collision? What’s Next? If you’ve been involved in a less serious motor vehicle collision in southern Durham Region, you are asked to attend our new, convenient Collision Reporting Centre, (CRC) located at 650 Rossland Road East in Whitby. This centralized location makes reporting safe, easy and more convenient for motorists. It also frees up valuable time for police officers to attend other calls. Beginning November 16th, 2009, please drive or tow your damaged vehicle to the CRC if there are: x no injuries or fatalities x no criminal activity apparent, like impaired driving x no federal, provincial or municipal government vehicle involved x no dangerous goods involved x no damage to other property, such as the roadway, fences or other structures Police cruisers will continue to be dispatched to collisions involving injury, death, criminal activity, etc…Motorists in northern Durham Region can also attend the CRC, but we understand the great distances involved. A police cruiser will be dispatched to look after you. Upon calling our Communications/9-1-1 Centre to report your collision, a police-contracted towing company with set fees will be sent to your location if needed. Why Use a Collision Reporting Centre? Non-injury, non-criminal collisions may take hours before police respond because they are rated as a lower response priority. While waiting by the roadside, you may be close to fast-moving traffic or other dangers. It’s best that you clear the area. Make sure you exchange information with the other party and get your vehicle to the centralized CRC to file a report and contact your insurance company. You must report a collision within 24 hours. Every day in Durham Region there are 24 property-damage collisions. This new location replaces our CRC in Pickering and offers a more central location for 90 per cent of Durham Region’s population. The DRPS Collision Reporting Centre 650 Rossland Road East, Whitby (across from Durham Region HQ) (905) 668-4157 Open M-F: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sat/Sun: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Open Holidays except Christmas and New Year’s Day Our professional staff at Durham Accident Support Services will guide you through the process! For a detailed map of the primary catchment area, please visit www.drps.ca A $400,000 adjustment required to budget: economy suspected for increase DURHAM -- The price of providing benefits to Dur- ham Catholic District School Board employees has unexpectedly shot up by $400,000. The increase is the result of more spouses and dependents being added to board employee ben- efit plans over the last six months, according to a staff report presented at the school board’s recent meeting. The additions are suspected to be caused by Durham Region’s economic downturn, causing layoffs at places such as General Motors, and leav- ing the board’s plan as the only employer-funded benefits program in many households. Initially, the board’s consultant projected an increase of three per cent or $250,000 required for the 2009/2010 year, but upon review of the actual claims data through August 2009, an increase of 8.5 per cent is really required, said the report. An adjustment of $400,000 will be made to the revised estimates, which will be presented to trustees in December. Durham Catholic District School Board employ- ees receive life, health, dental and long-term dis- ability benefits, with some exceptions. Contracts for the services run annually from Nov. 1 2009 to Oct. 31, 2010. Although the life and long-term disability benefits are premium based and stable throughout Octo- ber 2010, the health and dental programs are cash- flow based and the board is responsible for claims incurred, plus an administrative service fee. EDUCATION Catholic board paying more for benefits LOCAL BREAKING NEWS, SPORTS, PHOTOS, VIDEO AND WEATHER: ALL DAY, EVERY DAY >>newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200911 AP The HST is coming. Plan now and save. Cemetery and cremation arrangements are currently subject to 5% GST. With the pending Harmonized Sales Tax, the government will demand you pay an extra 8% for these essential services. Pre-arrange your cemetery or cremation plans today to avoid paying hundreds of dollars in additional taxes. Plan now – Save 8% Call us today: 905-427-5416 www.pineridgecemetery.ca Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Cremation Centre & Monument SupplierChurch Street & Taunton Road West, Ajax Investors Group Financial Services Inc. Senior Consultant (905) 831-0034 1-866-476-1535 ANDREW SHAW andrew.shaw@investorsgroup.com Orchard Villa Retirement Living at its very best! ANNUAL CHRISTMASANNUAL CHRISTMAS BAZAARBAZAAR The staff and residents here at Orchard Villa would like to invite our friends, families and neighbours to join in on the fun and come out to our Annual Christmas Bazaar this Saturday! This is a great way to get some Christmas Shopping done and enjoy the holiday spirit Shop for Jewellry, Crafts, Novelty items and More! Purchase Yummy Baked Goods to take home! Treat Yourself to Homemade Lunch while your here! THIS SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21st, 10 a m - 2 p m CONTEST GAME S D O O R PRIZES Check out the popular White Elephant Table. Orchard Villa RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1955 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Community Lifecare Inc., Caring Since 1959 905-831-2641 toll free 1-866-471-9039 www.orchardvilla.ca Tak e a Tour! Volunteers Needed! Contact Aly 905-430-4522 or 1-888-790-9414 www.durhamhospice.com “The support and on-going training provided for volunteers is fantastic.” Become a Volunteer today! • Palliative Care Volunteer • Bereavment Group Facilitator • Offi ce/Admin Volunteer • Fundraising • Community Awareness New church will hold contents sale this weekend PICKERING -- A church that a group of residents hoped to purchase in Whitevale has officially been sold to an outside buyer. The former Whitevale United Church will now be named St. Joseph of Arimathea Orthodox Church. A group of residents was in the midst of fund- raising to purchase the building when they learned the Orthodox church placed an offer in the summer. The Orthodox church officially closed on the sale last week, said Michael Plo- maritis, of Coldwell Banker, representing the church. The new church plans to donate some of the items from the building, such as commemo- rative plaques and tables, to the United Church members, he said. It will also host a contents sale and auction this Saturday, Nov. 21 at the church, Whitevale and North roads, east of Altona Road. The smaller items are on sale in the basement at 8 a.m. and the furniture will be auctioned off upstairs at 10 a.m. For more information: CALL 647-668-5255 (Julie Michopoulos) COMMUNITY Whitevale site sold to Orthodox church Council gives OK to June schedule PICKERING -- After a successful Ribfest in Pickering for the past two years, council approved a request Monday to hold the event in the spring. The third annual Pickering Ribfest, put on by the Rotary clubs of Ajax and Pickering, will be held from Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7, 2010 at Esplanade Park, One the Esplanade. A letter from Pickering Rotary Club president, Evelyn Smith, said the clubs hope more than 50,000 people will attend, and plan to add more live music, carnival games for kids and more attractions. Around seven ribbers will again compete for win- ning titles such as best ribs. THIRD ANNUAL Pickering Ribfest dates set English IvyEnglish Ivy Flowers & Home Decor 300 Kingston Rd, Unit 7, Pickering (Gates Plaza at Altona Rd.) 905-509-2552 www.englishivyﬂ owers.com For a limited time only, Purchase 1 Rocky Mountain product at Regular Price and Receive the Second at 50% off* *Must be of equal or lesser value. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200912 AP LAURA STANLEY PHOTO A marathon of music at Pickering High School PICKERING -- Pickering High School Grade 9 students, from right, Michael Kylm, Luxcika Shan and Lindsay Blackman, performed on their saxophones during the school’s ‘Music Marathon’ recently. The event ran all day and finished with a con- cert. Teachers and organizers hoped the marathon would promote the school’s music programs. The 8th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be a magical shopping experience you won’t want to miss. You’re invited to wander through our fabulous show of great gift ideas. Kingsway College, Oshawa, 10 am - 4:30 pm Christmas CRAFT SHOW Browse through the 100 exhibitors and fi nd that one-of-a kind treasure, just in time for the holidays. Door Prizes All Day Long!Directions from Highway 401: • Exit at Harmony Road • Travel North to King St. E. • Turn east (right) on King St. and left at the crosswalk on Kingsway College Rd. • Pass Maracle Press • Turn right on Clarence Biesenthal Dr. • Follow loop past College Woodwork • Turn left on Leland Rd. & into the parking lot Sunday November 29, 2009 $1OFF ADMISSION with this couponwith this coupon Christmas craft Show $$55 ADMISSION PER PERSON KIDS AREKIDS ARE FREEFREE FREEFREE PARKINGPARKING For details call: 905-426-4676 ext. 257 E: adewit@durhamregion.com www.showsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200913 AP GM won’t confirm car will be built in Oshawa OSHAWA -- The City is waiting for a regal announcement from General Motors about the relaunch of a Buick sedan. The automaker will begin building the Buick Regal at an assembly plant in Rus- selsheim, Germany in the second quar- ter of next year. Eventually, the car will be made at an assembly plant in North America. GM spokeswoman Jennifer Wright said an announcement hasn’t been made on where the car would be made. “At this point, it hasn’t been released where the vehicle will be built in North America. It hasn’t been confirmed for Oshawa,” Ms. Wright said. “We don’t know the timing of when it will be announced.” However, CAW Local 222 president Chris Buckley said, “It’s no surprise we’ll build the next generation of the Buick Regal.” The commitment to build the Regal in Oshawa was made during the latest round of collective bargaining, he said. The car will be available for sale in the second quarter of 2010, Ms. Wright noted. The version to be assembled in Ger- many is a prototype, Mr. Buckley said, adding it would only be for the European market. “They’re going to launch a num- ber of different versions only for Europe.” The Regal would be moved to Oshawa in the first quarter of 2011, although some work will begin in late next year, he added. The company hasn’t said how many workers or shifts would be used to assem- ble the Regal, Mr. Buckley said. GM stopped making the Regal in 2004, when the company began making the Buick LaCrosse. Veridian’s Equal Payment Program allows you to budget a little more accurately by averaging your power costs over a full year. Each month, you’ll make a payment equal to 1/12th of your estimated annual electricity costs. Once per year we’ll adjust your equal payment amount to make up for any variation – you still only pay for what you actually use and would even receive a rebate if your power use drops significantly. All things being equal … it’s a great way to go. For further details, or to sign up, visit: www.veridian.on.ca Think of this as a balance of power. The power to make your community better! BUSINESS Buick Regal could be made in Durham It’s no surprise we’ll build the next generation of the Buick Regal. CAW Local 222 president Chris Buckley DURHAM -- The Buick Regal may make a return to Oshawa’s GM plant. Brad Kelly Sports Editor bkelly@durhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.comSports newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200914 AP VOLLEYBALLDoris sisters make an impact Ajax duo impress with women’s volleyball team at Durham College BY SHAWN CAYLEY scayley@durhamregion.com OSHAWA -- A sister act has taken centre court for the Durham Lords. Ajax sisters Mandi and Allison Doris have helped the women’s volleyball team at Dur- ham to an impressive 5-0 start to the 2009- 10 OCAA regular season, and with that the pair seem to really be enjoying the opportu- nity to play alongside each other at the col- lege level. “Playing with my sister has been good,” said 18-year-old Allison, an early child- hood education student, who is in her fresh- man season with the Lords. “A lot of people thought it was going to be drama because we’re sisters, but it’s not. It’s a lot of fun. I am learning a lot from her. She is my sister, but she is also my captain.” Mandi, a 23-year-old fifth-year Lord admit- ted she was really looking forward to her final season with the program, in large part because it would come alongside her sib- ling. “It’s cool,” she said of the Ajax High School graduates being on the court at the same time. “I was excited coming into this year with my sister playing on the team. I thought it would be a cool experience. We’ve played together in the summer before, but that’s it.” While Allison is one of seven rookies on the club and brings some freshness to the group, Mandi is one of the veteran leaders for head coach Shane Christopher and the second-year sideline boss of the Lords envi- sions great contributions from both. “They are both tremendous athletes, Mandi being the elder of the two, she has definitely got some great experience that she can share, not just with her sister but with the entire team,” said Christopher, who prior to earning the head coaching gig before last season, served as an understudy of Stan Marchut. “She is a tremendous leader for us ... and Alli, she is going to be a tremen- dous asset to this team for the next couple of years.” Mandi, who in four previous years with the Lords established herself as the premier blocker in OCAA women’s volleyball, cred- its Christopher with helping her to reach her potential on the court. “Picture getting yelled at every single prac- tice, every single time, every single day. That was me. I learned and I developed. I was coachable and I listened and stuck with it,” Doris noted. As captain of the club this year, and know- ing just what Christopher can provide as a coach, Mandi knows what her little sister needs to do to establish herself on the court, much the same way she was able to. “(She’ll be) great if she stays coachable and if she stays eager to learn and eager to be better,” the older Doris said. SABRINA BYRNES / METROLAND OSHAWA -- Allison and Mandi Doris, sisters from Ajax, have helped the Durham Lords wom- en’s volleyball team to an impressive start in OCAA action this season. On the left, Allison prepares to serve, while on the right, Mandi, wearing No. 5, brings her right hand up and prepares to hammer the ball back at an opponent. BASKETBALL AJAX -- North Alliance Press, with two recent wins, remains undefeated in the Ajax Basketball League. The team defeated Dickson’s Print- ing 34-31 in its closest game so far. Don McEachern and Calvin Smith led the win- ners with nine and eight points respec- tively. Jose Rivas had 10 for Dicksons with Tim Lane adding nine. NAP also knocked off previously unbeaten ESN Packaging 48-36. Smith once again was the hot hand with a game-high 22 points while Pat Roach chipped in with 10. Mickey Dill had 15 for ESN. Michael’s Eatery managed a tie and a win to maintain second spot in the league. The rare tie came against Phillips, Hager and North with both teams scor- ing 37 points. Michaels top scorers were Frank Forde and Claude Whitfield with eight each, while Roger Young scored 13 and Orin Taylor 11 for Phillips. Michaels also defeated the Top Shelf 42-30. The team had balanced scoring from six mem- bers. Whitfield had 11, Forde and Clinton Andrew had eight points for the winners. Terry Rock had 14 for the Shelf which has yet to win. In other games, Phillips won its first of the season 39-26 over winless Dickson’s Printing. Garnett Cunning led the winners with 12, while Orin Taylor scored 10. ESN Packaging picked up its second win of the season with a convincing 55-40 score over the Top Shelf. ESN was led by Sher- win James with 22, Eric Spriel with 14 and Dill with 13. Captain Bob Murray led the Shelf with 11, while Terry Rock scored 10 and Gregg McGuire nine. Play goes every Wednesday night at 6:45 at Ajax High School. If you are 45 and over and interested in playing, contact Pat Roach at 905-427-3183. North Alliance Press leads Ajax Men’s Basketball League HOCKEY Caggiula guides Ontario to silver DURHAM -- Dino Caggiula didn’t come home from the National U18 Women’s Championships empty-handed. The head coach for the Durham Junior Lightning was an assistant coach with the Ontario U18 Blue team for the second consecutive year, this time return- ing home with the silver medal after his team was defeated 5-1 in the gold medal game by Ontario Red. Caggiula has been coaching at the local level for many years, both with DWGHA and volunteer coaching for St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, where he has guided the team to three OFSAA appearances and two golds. HOCKEY Ajax hosting fundraiser for family in need Community skate planned for Nov. 29 BY BRAD KELLY bkelly@durhamregion.com AJAX -- The Ajax minor hockey community is rallying to help one of its own. After a fire at the family home took the life of Kenneth Henderson last month, the Ajax Minor Hockey Association has taken a lead role in helping to support the family, includ- ing Carol and her two sons, Andrew and Tony. “The hockey community has really come through,” says Sherri Desroches, who serves as vice president of the Ajax association. “I can’t believe the generosity of people.” E-mails and inquires of how people can help the family continue to be sent, she adds. A volunteer gate fee for home games was held for one week, raising thousands for the family. The association is hoping to add to that total on Sunday, Nov. 29 with an open com- munity skate from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. Anyone attending the skate is asked to bring a food item to help restock the pantry for the family. A number of donated prizes will also be raffled off during the fund- raiser. While Tony graduated through the minor hockey system in Ajax, Andrew is on the ros- ter of the Midget AA team. Desroches adds the family has found a new place to live and is hoping to be moved in by Christmas. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200915 AP The 8th Annual Christmas Craft Show will be a magical shopping experience you won’t want to miss. You’re invited to wander through our fabulous show of great gift ideas. Kingsway College, Oshawa, 10 am - 4:30 pm Christmas CRAFT SHOW Browse through the 100 exhibitors and fi nd that one-of-a kind treasure, just in time for the holidays. 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The STARskate test stream develops figure skating skills in four separate disciplines, all of which begin at prelimi- nary and progress through to Gold. The four divisions are: freeskate, skills, dance and interpretive. Kuksis has successfully completed all four disci- plines, while Dowhy and Trewartha have achieved gold in all but freeskate. Dowhy has opted to devote her time and talent to danc- ing this year, but Kuksis and Trewartha continue to skate and pursue their goals of coaching future figure skat- ers. Kuksis attends the Uni- versity of Toronto and, with a solid background of skills developed in Pickering, was selected to skate on the U of T Varsity skating team. Trew- artha, a Grade 12 student at Pine Ridge, completed her National Coaching Certifi- cation Program (CanSkate Course) in the summer and is currently using her skills to teach young skaters at the Pickering Skating Club, in addition to skating four ses- sions per week to test higher levels of freeskate. All three skaters have been coached and mentored by professional coach Linda Donnelly. Each year, the skating club recognizes skaters who have garnered special accom- plishments throughout the skating season. The John Benton awards, presented for achievement in tests and competition, was originated by Benton, a past president and founder of the Skating Club. He donated the tro- phies and initiated criteria for selecting award winners. The 2008-2009 winners were: Test 1. Kailey Trewartha 2. Tamara Dowhy 3. Natasha Calizon Competition 1.Natasha Calizon 2. Kai- ley Trewartha 3. Rachelle Degenstein Other awards recipients included Alyssa Jarvis (most dedicated program assis- tant), Alexandra Scott (most enthusiastic program assis- tant) and Emily Weightman (CanSkater of the Year). CanSkate Champion awards went to Nicholas Kuk, Riley Sawyer, and Kaitlyn Robson. This spring, the skating club will host its bi-annual Ice Show, featuring club skat- ers of all levels and abilities, in addition to renown guest skaters (World Champion Jeffrey Buttle performed in ’08). This year’s show will be held on April 10, 2010, and all club skaters are welcome. Children of all ages are encouraged to learn to skate for fun, recreation and/or competition and can join the Pickering Skating Club at any time with pro-rated fees. The winter session begins on Jan. 2, with open registration on Dec. 8 and 10 (7 – 9 p.m.) and December 12 (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.), or visit the PSC office during Canskate hours Monday, Tuesday, Thurs- day (6 – 7 p.m.), Saturday (10 – 11 a.m.), Sunday (12 – 1 p.m. and 2 – 3 p.m.) and see the learn-to-skate lessons in progress. Registration forms are available on the club’s web- site at www.skatecanada- pickering.com. SUBMITTED PHOTO PICKERING -- Three members of the Pickering Skating Club have reached the Gold level through a Skate Canada program. They are, from left, Kirsten Kuksis, Tamara Dowhy and Kailey Trewartha. newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200916 AP OUA HOCKEY Pickering goalie solid in pair of losses Jessica Larabie makes 76 saves in two women’s hockey games for UOIT Ridgebacks OSHAWA -- A poor third period got in the way of another solid effort for the UOIT Ridgebacks women’s hockey team on Sun- day. Tied 3-3 after 40 minutes, the Ridgebacks surrendered three unanswered goals to U of T Blues, the final one into an empty net in a 6-3 decision at the Campus Ice Centre. Five minutes into the final frame, Lindsay Hill, of the Var- sity Blues, slipped one past UOIT goaltender Jessica Lara- bie of Pickering in a scramble in the front of the net, making it 4-3 before the Blues added an insurance goal later and the empty netter for good measure. It was a solid game in goal for Larabie, who made 37 saves, while UOIT goals came from Whitby’s Jill Morillo, Rikki Pal- mateer and Pickering’s Meghan Friel. For veterans Palmateer and Friel, the goals were their first of the season, while Moril- lo’s goal was her seventh and she sits first in OUA freshmen scor- ing with 10 points. Another vet- eran player, Chrissy Tereshyn, also added two assists in a los- ing effort. Less than 24 hours prior, it was a solid third-period effort that allowed the Ridgebacks to escape the CIC with a point as they erased a two-goal deficit, forcing overtime and the shoot- out before falling 3-2 to the York Lions. Morillo and Tereshyn scored the third-period goals, Tereshyn’s marker coming with just over a minute remaining in regulation. Overtime solved nothing, however, as a pair of Lions goals in the shootout on Larabie, who made 39 saves through regula- tion and overtime, ended it. The Ridgebacks will try to turn things around this weekend with a pair of road games. Sat- urday they hit the road to face Western before heading off to Windsor for a game on Sunday afternoon. JUDO Ajax hosting Shiai event AJAX -- The Ajax Budokan will be hosting its Annual Shiai on Satur- day, Nov. 28 at Sinclair Secondary School In Whitby. Athletes from across the prov- ince are expected to compete in the event, with the competition getting underway at 10 a.m. Medals will be awarded to the top three finish- ers in each division, with a trophy for the club with the most points. The Ajax Budokan Judo Club is the defending champion, winning the team title in 2008. Sinclair Secondary School is locat- ed at 380 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. F in d t h e H o m e S e r v i c e P ro fessional you need for allyour... ROOFINGROOFING2 Look for this feature every other Thursday. 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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Must possess excellent landscape architecture design skills including site grading/site development. Must be OALA registered. Minimum 5 years experience. All positions require excellent English communication and writing skills. Please forward your covering letter and resume by fax or e-mail to: Debbie Thompson: dthompson@bba-archeng.com We thank all applications for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered will be notiﬁ ed. GRAND OPENING Bains Suzuki Pickering is now Hiring for the following positions: Licensed Technicians Apprentices Business Managers Parts Manager New Car Sales Manager Pre-Owned Manager Accounting Clerk Receptionists - Part & Full Time Licensing Person Parts Person Sales Persons - New & Used departments with a earning potential of over $100,000 year Lifetime opportunity We carry over 275 pre-owned cars & trucks of all makes. Email resume quoting job position to: sbains@mazdaoforangeville.com DIEMAX TOOL AND DIE CURRENTLY SEEKING All Tool and Die Staff including: Jr. Designers, Engineering Staff Toolmakers, All Year Apprentices General Labour, CNC Operators and Programmers Openings on all shifts. Email resume indicating job preference to: HR@diemax.ca Career Training 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. Careers EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to CEO needed ASAP. Part time to full time, with admin- istrative experience such as: Marketing, Sales, organiza- tional skills a must. Please Fax: 905.665.6687 or email: debbie@tnehealthpros.com, with attention to Ellie. LEADING DURHAM consult- ing ﬁ rm looking for a contract accountant. Must have solid knowledge and experience with Quickbooks. Knowledge of Billquick an asset. Must have extensive experience working within consulting in- dustry and with various gov- ernment agencies. CON- TRACT ONLY. Please send details to careers@ logiconsolutions.ca LEADING DURHAM Law ﬁ rm looking for a contract ac- countant. Must have solid knowledge and experience with PC Law. Knowledge or Time Matters and Quick- books an asset. Must have extensive experience work- ing with Law Society and various government revenue agencies. CONTRACT ON- LY. Please send details to durham_contracts@ yahoo.ca Career Training Drivers AZ DRIVER for Cobourg based company, to run to US and Western Canada, paid percentage, must have 3 years min. Please fax re- sume to 905-377-1479 or call (905)377-1407. General Help WE'RE EXTREMELY BUSY!! Would you like a job cleaning people's homes, days only, no weekends. You bring the sparkle; we'll give you good pay and a great environment. Give us a call at 905-723-6242 ASP.NET WEB Developer, +2 years experience, XHTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, SQL Server 2000/2005/2008, $40k - $50K, email resume to jobs@dotcomyourevent.com, ref: Position #553 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE REQUIRED Mature COUPLE needed for hi-rise in Ajax. Live in position, good beneﬁ ts and salary. Please fax resume to (905) 619-2901 between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. BLUELINE TAXI is seeking customer-oriented accessible and sedan taxicab drivers for Oshawa and Pickering. Earn cash daily and training pro- vided. Please call Roy or Ian 905-440-2011 CURVES, LOOKING FOR energetic, fun-oriented, moti- vational Fitness Instructor. Training provided. Drop off resume, 475 Westney Road North, Ajax Career Training General Help BUSY NORTH Durham sign company requires experi- enced sign maker/installer. Flexisign and illustrator expe- rience deﬁ nite asset. Must have own transportation,own basic tools. Forward resume to info@signﬁ xer.com or fax 866-985-6672. COLLECTIONS Representa- tives. National Collection Agency located in Pickering is expanding and requires Collection Representatives. We are looking for individuals who are assertive, motivated self- starters. Previous collections experience an asset but not required as full training is provided. Preference will be given to fully bilingual applicants. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 or email nancy.lauzon@recovercorp. com DOG TRAINER needed to volunteer to help in rehabili- tation and training at dog res- cue facility. Please call (905)655-4721 FLOORING COMPANY re- quires experienced hard- wood ﬂ oor installer, tile and granite installer plus stair maker for Markham/ Scarbo- rough/ Pickering/ Ajax. Tools provided. Call 416-830- 3932. Fax: 416-292-6414 LIFE CHANGING opportu- nity- take control of your fu- ture- be your own boss. Am- bitious, hardworking individu- als wanted full & part-time positions, full training, fax in- fo: 905-649-1117 ORDER TAKERS needed $25/hr avg. Full time!! We train you! Xmas help re- quired. Call: (905) 435-0518 Career Training General Help NOW HIRING! New posi- tions are available within our Head Ofﬁ ce in Markham, ON. We are looking for moti- vated individuals who love to learn and can handle a fast paced, fun working environment. K.W.S Canada will provide full onsite training for accepted applicants so no experience is required. Full & Part-time positions available: CUT SERVICE, CUT RELA- TIONS, SECRETARIAL, IN- STALLER and MANAGER TRAINEE. $15.25-$22.75 HR. Call 905-752-0210 11-8PM PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hir- ing: Van driver for School times (am. and pm.) and some school trips, F licence & clear abstract. are re- quired. Apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. PHYSIOTHERAPY Assistant (part-time) to work in a Re- tirement Home in Oshawa. Please email resumes to dgillstrom@achievahealth.ca or call 416-209-4251. REPLACEMENT WINDOW & Door Crews. Minimum 10 years experience. Own transportation, tools & brake. Good rates. Full/Part-time. Call 905-433-7695 SCHEDULERS REQUIRED. $18 per hr/ avg. rate. Regis- tration Professionals. 12 im- mediate openings. No exp. necessary. Training Provid- ed. 905-435-1052 VETERINARY Assistants wanted, Experience in a clin- ic pets store or animal shel- ter preferred. Required, good customer skills, high school, basic computer skills and love for animals. Fax re- sumes to: Salem Road Ani- mal Hospital at 905-683- 6522. Career Training Careers General Help SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Clean drivers abstract, free training provided. Regular part time hours. Charter work available. Stock Transportation Ltd. 800-889-9491 SUPERINTENDENTS Want- ed! Enthusiastic and orga- nized couples needed to manage and assist in apartment buildings. Duties include collecting rent, maintenance and cleaning. Visit our careers page at www.skylineonline.ca. Apply via email to: jobs@skyline online.ca or fax 519-341- 0178 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 Career Training Careers General Help VOLVO OF DURHAM re- quires Jr. Service Advisor to assist in Service Department. A.D.P. experience needed. Will train. Position available now. Email resume to: d-parri5@dealeremail.com Fax: 905-421-9520 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. WINTER DRIVER for truck with trailer carrying snow clearing equipment and crew to various sites around Dur- ham Region. Must have val- id driver license and be will- ing to work whenever it snows including weekends and holidays. Can work 8-20 hours depending upon snow- fall, otherwise hours not guaranteed. Wages depen- dent upon experience. Suc- cessful candidates to have ﬁ rst consideration for full time employment in the spring of 2010. Please fax resume to 905-576-4513. Career Training Careers Skilled & Technical Help CLASS A MECHANIC for busy East end shop. Mon- Fri, 8am-6pm. Good wages, good work environment, call (416)283-1843 Office Help RECEPTIONIST NEEDED Part time for medical ofﬁ ce in Ajax. Mon, Tuesday and Thursday. Please email re- sume to ekorki@hotmail.com Inside SalesI INSIDE SALES Representa- tive for Online Registration Software, established busi- ness, Pickering near 401, base and commission, $60K, email resume to jobs@dot- comyourevent.com, ref: Posi- tion #153 Career Training Sales Help & Agents PAPER COMPANY requires experienced person to expand sales and service existing customers in Ontario. Knowledge of printing industry an asset. Some travel is required. ray.kempton@meritpaper.ca Real Estate Agent Wanted Make $105,000 + / 1st Yr. All Appointments & Leads Supplied, All expenses paid including cell phone! For more information call 1-800-596-2052 use ID #1072 (free recorded message) Hospital/Medical /Dental ARE YOU a pleasant and experienced DENTAL ASSISTANT looking for a full-time position in an up- scale Scarborough ofﬁ ce? Please call 416-267-1848. DENTAL receptionist/as- sistant P/T. Computer skills, experience, and HARP certi- ﬁ ed required. Some evenings and weekend hours. Fax re- sume to (905)655-4845, or call (905)655-3385. HERE WE GROW AGAIN at Apple Tree Dentistry. Hiring part time level ll Assistant, Wed. Thurs., Fri. and Sat. Please drop resume off at: 39 Martin Rd. Bowmanville. (905)623-3938 HERE WE GROW AGAIN! www.airportdental.ca is look- ing to ﬁ ll Part/full time posi- tions for Dental assisting /Hy- gienists. PED and ORTHO experience. Please drop off resumes in person. MEDICAL SECRETARY, full-time Contract Position. Family practice clinic in Pick- ering. Medical secretarial ex- perience an asset. Good communication and comput- er skills preferred. Fax re- sume to 905-420-0863. RMT REQUIRED for busy Massage Therapy Clinic in Oshawa. Evenings and some Saturdays required. Email re- sume to: mirka.m @rogers.com Hotel/ Restaurant EXPERIENCED Part-time Cook wanted for Whitby re- tirement residence. Must be available weekends. Safe- food Handling Certiﬁ cate, Culinary Management Diplo- ma or equivalent Chef Train- ing Certiﬁ cate and CPR/First Aid is required. 2-3 years ex- perience in resturant or re- tirement setting. Fax Atten- tion: Karen 905-665-7018 or email: karen@ lyndecreekmanor.com Career Training Careers Skilled & Technical Help Teaching Opportunities REGISTERED E.C.E.s needed in Pickering and Ajax. Schoolage experience preferred. Kindergarten po- sition available for January. Please send resume to in- fo@valleyfarmdaycare.com or call Donna, (905)839-5726 Houses for Sale $ HALF ACRE WITH HOUSE for sale, excellent location for home business, Whitby, HWY 2/Anderson. Great po- tential. $299,000. Open house, Saturday November 21st, 1pm-4pm. (905)655- 4682. Career Training Careers Skilled & Technical Help Houses for Sale $ PICKERING, 3325 Green- wood Rd. Sun. Nov. 22, 1-4p.m. Custom home, 4- bdrms, 2-bath, Year Round Sunroom. 2 ﬁ replaces, 2 acres, Wooded Lot. $639,000. Propertyguys.com #0007381 Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI 1250sq.ft & 1650sq.ft. Commercial or Industrial Units for rent in Oshawa. Close to 401/Ritson Rd. FIRST MONTH FREE RENT! Available immediate- ly. Call 905-839-9104. Classiﬁ eds News Advertiser To Place an Ad Call: 905-683-0707 Or Toronto Line: 416-798-7259 localmarketplace.ca • Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200918 AP OPEN HOUSE Sat. Nov. 21, Sun. Nov. 22 & Nov. 29 - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1885 Concession 9, Enﬁ eld 10 min N of Oshawa 10 Acre Hobby Farm surrounded by Conservation Land. Ideal for horses. 3 Bdrm Century Home, large living room and dining/kitchen. Panoramic view to Lake Ontario and spectacular starry night sky. Steel 40x60 Barn, 2 storey Garage. Unique property. $439,900. 905-436-8295. 3 km east of Enﬁ eld Rd, or 5 km west of Hwy 57. 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shopping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Ofﬁ ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com REGENCY PLACE Seniors Building ASK ABOUT OUR MOVE-IN SPECIALS! 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 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. SMITH, Debra Shirleen (nee Lapier) - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Debra Shirleen Smith on Tuesday November 17th, 2009 at age 56. Beloved wife of Brent Smith of Whitby for 36 years. Dearly loved mother of Scott Smith and his wife Karie of Whitby and Brock Smith and his wife Jacqueline of Bowmanville. Loving Nannie of Shayden, Paige, Katie, Joseph and soon to arrive baby Smith. She will be sadly missed by her faithful friend Cash. Debra is survived by her parents B. Glenn and H. Marjorie Lapier of Whitby, her brother Robert 'Pep' Lapier and his wife Sylvia of Calgary, niece Christine Nitsa and her husband Stephen of Port Perry, and nephew Glenn Berg. Resting at MEMORIAL CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME, 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby ( 905-655-3662) from 1:00 p.m. Friday November 20th, until time of memorial service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. 'Our angel on earth will be greatly missed for all of her love and kindness' In Memoriam on November 19, 2008, James "Jim" Rodd lost his bravely-fought battle with cancer. Loving and devoted husband of Mary Fitzsimmons, cherished father of Cathy Fitzsimmons (Kevin Smith) and Jennifer Fitzsimmons, dear brother of Chuck (Marmie), Rosemary and Oliver, brother-in-law of Helen, uncle of Dale, Erin, Brett, Millisa, Raymond and Stefanie, you lived your life with kindness and compassion, selﬂ essness and generosity. It is hard to believe that it has been a year since you've been gone. I don't know how we have managed to go on without you. Though you have been greatly missed, we know your journey to explore your ﬁ nal frontier has taken you to a better place. You were---and still are---greatly loved. ERIN ROSE GLADWELL January 30, 1989 ~ November 19, 2000 When you need me, Just whisper my name in your heart. And I will be there. Forever remembered, Forever in our hearts, Forever our Angel. Sadly missed and deeply loved by family and friends. Farms for Sale, Rent & Wanted Mortgages, LoansM Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNITS 2 units. 2600-sq.ft. (including ofﬁ ce space), 1 unit 2100-sq.ft. Avail. imme- diately. Oshawa area. (905)260-8721, (905)723- 1123 ext.22 PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available Dec 1st. 1,600sq.ft. Call 905-579-5077 or 905- 571-3281. STORAGE UNITS 10' x 20' Wilson Rd. S. Oshawa. Un- heated. $125. - $135. per mo. Call (905)725-9991 Business OpportunitiesB MATTRESS CLEANING & Sanitizing Business. New to Canada. Removes dust mites, bed bugs and harmful allergens "The Green Way" Small Investment. Hygieni- tech 1-888-999-9030 www.Hygienitech.com Mortgages, LoansM $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal need- ed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877- 777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 & 2 BDRM apartments for rent, Whitby, Brock & Dun- das area. Available Decem- ber 1st. Call David (905)668-5932 1 & 2 BEDROOM basement apts. Ajax, Westney/Hwy. #2. Separate entrance. Close to amenities. Available immedi- ately First/last. NO PETS. All inclusive. Students wel- come. 905-619-9549, 416- 432-2448 1&2-BEDROOM available immediately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, car- pet, fresh paint, laundry. Near shopping, bus. No dogs. Reasonable. Call (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Near all amenities. $925/month+ utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for appointment. 2 BDRM APT, recently reno- vated. Located in Raglan. Large rooms, new kitchen and bathroom, appliances. Available immediately $895+utilities. First/last. Call Doug 905-424-1477 Farms for Sale, Rent & Wanted Mortgages, LoansM Apartments & Flats for RentA 2 BEDROOM Condo apart- ment in quiet building in Oshawa. Suit seniors, $875/month, ﬁ rst/last. Bachelor apartment, Oshawa, quiet building, all utilities included. $650/month. First/last. (905)579-4015 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT Oshawa. Plus attic, newly renovated. Laundry, parking, no pets, $825/month, ﬁ rst/last. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-404-9447. 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA, King/Bond area, upper half of duplex. Newly renovated. Bus at door. $900/mo. inclu- sive. Available immediately. First/last. No smoking/pets. 905-430-0249. 2-BEDROOM UPPER half of house, Oshawa. 5 applianc- es, large backyard, quiet neighbourhood. $1000 all in- clusive. Available December 1st. Call (905)447-4042 2-BEDROOM, quiet Oshawa 6-plex, Near O/C, available immediately. $900 plus hydro, heat, water and parking included. Laun- dry facilities. Call 905-767- 7139 620 BOND ST. E. apt. 1 bedrooms. Seniors Wel- come. Close to shopping, bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets, $695/month. Available Janu- ary 1st 905-720-2153. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 A VERY CLEAN 2-bdrm main ﬂ oor of duplex. North Oshawa, Ormond Drive. Parking, laundry. Exception- ally large living room. $1095/mo inclusive. Immedi- ately. Near UOIT. 905-925- 5478 AJAX Salem/Bayly. Large 2-bedroom basement apt, bright/clean. shared laundry. $850 includes utilities, park- ing, A/C. Non-smoking. Nice quiet neighbourhood. Suit professional. Avail. Dec. 1. 905-787-8665 or 416-721- 4425. AJAX, 1 bedroom self-con- tained, walk-out basement apartment. Salem/Hwy #2, bright and spacious, own laundry, utilities, cable, $795/month, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Available now! (416)568-6382. AJAX, Westney/Sullivan. New 1-bedroom plus living room basement apartment. Separate entrance & laundry. Parking. Available immedi- ately. No pets/smoking. $700 plus utilities. Call Mujeeb at 416-666-2649 Farms for Sale, Rent & Wanted Apartments & Flats for RentA AJAX, Pickering Beach/ Bayly 2-bedroom, basement apartment, cable, parking. Full bath. Laundry extra. First/last required. $875/month. Available im- mediately. No smoking/pets. Working couple preferred. (905)683-5286. AJAX, WESTNEY/MON- ARCH. Available January 1st. Clean 1-bdrm basement apt. Sep entrance, no smok- ing/pets. Close to hospital, shopping, school and transit. Single person preferred. $675-inclusive. (905)427- 9551. AJAX- SALEM & 401. Spa- cious 1-Bdrm Bsmt Apt. Newer Kitchen. Sep En- trance. 1 Parking. Mature Individual. $750/mon. All Utilities Included. Avail Immed. Samantha 905-999- 7760. For Pics Visit: durhamresidentialrentals.com AJAX-HARWOOD/401 LRG., bright bsmt apt., shrd. laundry, park., easy access to 401, avail. immed., $750/mth. (util. incl.) Jeff (647) 224-8230. AVAILABLE DEC 1ST, Oshawa, Park/King bachelor apt., $550/month utilities in- cluded. Frist/last required. Call (905)260-4256 AVAILABLE Dec. 1st, clean, bright 2-bedroom apt, in Oshawa, on ﬁ rst level, cen- trally located, $850/month plus hydro. Call 905-435- 2930 BOND/SIMCOE, bachelor in well kept building, available Dec. ﬁ rst/last required. Park- ing and satellite TV available. Call Peter. 905-434-9660. BOWMANVILLE immaculate 1-bedroom with balcony Jan 1, $960 & 2-bedroom $1027 avail December 1st. Security entrance, very clean building, includes appliances, utilities, parking and laundry facilities. 905-697-1786, 905-666-1074 BOWMANVILLE, 1-bdrm, walkout basement of new ex- ecutive home. Suits single working, non-smoker, no pets. $875/mo includes new appliances/cable/laundry & utilities. First/last, references. Dec 1st. 905-623-3230. BOWMANVILLE: 2 bed- room with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. DOWNTOWN BOWMAN- VILLE, Two 2-bdrm apts $780 + hydro, available im- mediately & December 1st. Smokers ok, Cats ok. No dogs. Call Cheryl 905-697- 0361 DUNLOP ST. Whitby, 1 & 2 bedroom, large, bright, Ther- mopain windows, appliances, parking. $795 & $895 plus hydro. Available November. (416)759-5321 HARMONY/KING 2-BDRM second ﬂ oor duplex. Near amenities, freshly painted, new carpets, $850/month in- cludes fridge/stove, heat/hy- dro, large backyard, 2-park- ing. Absolutely no pets. De- cember 1st. (905)263-2939, (905)447-1670. MARY STREET APTS bachelors, 1's & 2s bdrm apts. Utilities included, min- utes to downtown, short drive to Whitby Mall. Mary/Garden 905-666-2450 www.real- star.ca WHITBY, 2 bedrooms start- ing from $950 all inclusive. Close to all amenities. Ofﬁ ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Apartments & Flats for RentA 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 ONE BEDROOM APT. Oshawa. $500/month plus heat/Hydro. 2 bedroom apt, $600/month plus heat/hydro. First/last, references, available December 1st. Call Stephen 905-259-5796. OSHAWA HOSPITAL, Mary North of Adelaide area, 2- bedroom main ﬂ oor, laundry, parking, $900/mo inclusive. Please contact 905-579- 2350. OSHAWA newly renovated, cozy, 1-bedroom basement apt in triplex, available imme- diately. Includes cable and utilities. $650/month. Close to Hospital/GO/schools. 416- 832-2582. OSHAWA NORTH END, large 1-bedroom basement apt.. Fridge, stove, laundry facilities. No smoking/pets. $700/month, heat & elec- tricity included. Call (905)259-1265. 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.apartmentsinontario.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.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA Two basement apartments: 1-bedroom $600-inclusive; 2-bedroom, $850/month, available im- mediately. ABSOLUTELY NO SMOKING, no pets. (905)576-3924 OSHAWA, 45 Colborne.W. 1&2bedroom, $750/month, $820/month inclusive+ basic cable. No pets. December 1st. 945 Simcoe St. N 2-bed- room $820 everything includ- ed. 961 Mason St. 3bedroom house living&diningroom $1200/mnth plus utilities. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA, 3-BEDROOM Stevenson/King, on Quiet court, near Oshawa Center. Open concept, 2-car parking, dishwasher, laundry, yard deck/patio. $1100/inclusive. Available December/Janu- ary. 905-436-2895. OSHAWA, EXTRA LARGE one bedroom plus den, close to downtown and hospital. Private driveway, ensuite laundry, fenced backyard, $800 plus hydro. Available Jan 1st. (905)914-3133 OSHAWA, John/Park. Low- rise bldg. 2 bdrm apts. Heat, water, 1-parking, on- site laundry included. $786/mo. Avail. immediate- ly. Call Toni (905)436-6042 PICKERING- 1-BDRM bsmt apt incl utils,own laundry & entrance, quiet res area, clse to PTC, no pets/smoke suits single - Dec 1st $785 call 647-896-3674 Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA- PARK & 401. 2- Bedroom Backsplit. 2 Levels. New Laminate Floors. 1-4pc. Bath. Private Laundry. Large Windows. Loads of Storage. Parking Avail. Immed. $900.00/mon UTILITIES IN- CLUDED! Call Samantha 905-999-7760. OSHAWA- Ritson/Bloor, nice, clean 1 and 2 bedroom apts for rent in house. $650, $875/month, everything in- cluded, ﬁ rst/last, available immediately/Jan 1st. No dogs. Call (289)240-5237. PICKERING - Bright one bed. walkout apt. in estab- lished community near Rougemount/Kingston Rd. No smoking/pets. Laundry access. Female preferred. $775/mo/inclusive. Available Dec/Jan. 1st. Call 416-805- 4058 PICKERING Altona/King- ston. 1-bdrm newly renovat- ed basement apt. sep en- trance, parking, cable & utilities included. near amenities. Frist/last No smoking/pets. $785/mo. Available immediately. 905- 509-4361, 416-431-4395. PICKERING, DIXIE/FINCH. Large 2-bdrm + livingroom, walk-out ravine, $900/mo in- clusive. Includes cable, in- ternet, 1-parking. No pets/smoking. Avail. Dec. 1st. Minimum 1-year lease & references. (905)420-4255 PICKERING, Liver- pool/Bayly. Main level of bungalow, 3-bdrms, spacious living/diningroom. shared laundry, 2-parking. Great lo- cation! Walk to GO/shopping, schools, parks, 401. Avail. immediately, $1250+utilities or $1400 inclusive. Call James (647)210-6512 PICKERING, Rougemount Dr., Newly renovated bright 2-bedroom basement apt., appliances included, parking, laundry. No pets/smoking. $1100 including utilities. Available Dec. Call 416-904- 8191 or 416-805-6076. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovated spacious 2-bdrm $835. Available immediately/De- cember 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shop- ping. 1-800-693-2778 PREFER SINGLE working person, 1 bedroom, living room, huge bedroom, big, bright bathroom, laundry, walkout basement. $800. Available January 1st. Near 401/everything. Pickering. (905)239-7583. WHITBY & OSHAWA beautiful 1, 2, 3 bedroom apartment, New, quiet, adult living , indoor parking, laun- dry, storage, minutes from 401/GO train, no smok- ing/pets. Ann 905-244-2444 WHITBY 123-Annes St. apartment available in quiet adult lifestyle 6-plex bldg. Perfect for single mature person. Avail. Dec 1. No pets/smoking. $790/mo utilities included (905)725- 4145. Places of Worship Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY central, immacu- late 1 bedroom apt. $799 Dec 1. Appliances, heat, wa- ter, laundry facilities and parking. 905-666-1074 or 905-493-3065. WHITBY CENTRAL. 1-bed- room, ground level of good standard, entrance at half ﬂ ight downstairs. $730/month, all inclusive. Hardwood ﬂ oors, no dogs. (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- Anderson/Taun- ton, December 1st. Spa- cious 3-bedroom basement apt., livingroom. Full bath, kitchen, parking, hardwood. Bus at door. $850/incl, sin- gle $800/inlc. Michelle, Day 416-602-5288, Night 905- 620-1131 WILSON/KING ST EAST- Under New Management. Close to retail/grocery stores, school and doctor/dentist of- ﬁ ce. 2-bed $889. Hydro in- cluded in rent. Available now! Call 905-429-9218. www.metcap.com Houses for Rent 3-BEDROOM CLEAN bun- galow, near Oshawa Centre and all amenities. Parking, fenced yard, hardwood ﬂ oors. Available immediately. $975/month+. Call 905-720- 2186. 3-BEDROOM COUNTRY home for rent in Courtice. Lots of room. $1450/month plus utilities. Large garage, available Dec 15th. Call (905)697-6326 401 & STEVENSON, spa- cious 3-BR house for rent. Very clean, new stainless ap- pliances, workshop, laundry, private backyard with deck. Non-Smokers. $1200/month + utilities. 905- 449-4451. AJAX SOUTH large two bedroom split-level base- ment apt.,clean and modern, own laundry no smoking, avail Dec. $1050 inclusive Condolyn Mgt 905-428-9766 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, WESTNEY/401, 3 bdrm detached, double gar- age, 1.5 baths, full kitchen, c/a; backs to greenbelt, near schools, GO, $1300/month plus utils, December 1st, bsmt apartment rented, 905- 995-8898. OSHAWA Bloor & Wilson 3 bedroom main ﬂ oor of bun- galow, laundry, large yard, ample parking. Available im- mediately. No smoking/pets. $1200+utilities ﬁ rst/last (905)260-1496 OSHAWA - LARGE 3 BED. bungalow main ﬂ oor, excel- lent family neighbourhood, near Oshawa Centre, schools, transit. Large back- yard, large garage, applianc- es, laundry, $1290/inclusive. Dec. lst. (905)424-1113 Places of Worship Houses for Rent OSHAWA Olive/Harmony 3-bedroom bungalow, 2 bathrooms, full house, appli- ances, private driveway, fenced yard, deck. Near all amenities. No pets/smoking. Dec 1. $1300/mo+utilities. First/last/references (905)623-0352 PICKERING 3-BEDROOM walkout basement in execu- tive home, includes fridge, stove, parking for 2 vehicles, air conditioning, $995 plus utilities. Available Jan 1st. No smoking/pet (905)683-9629 Places of Worship Townhouses for RentT BRAND NEW never lived in townhouse. 1425sq.ft. 3-bed- rooms, 5 new appliances. Whitby, Taunton & Brock St., "Folkstone" Close to all amenities. $1390 +utilities. (416)822-1375 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 Townhouses for RentT 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. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. En- suite laundry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & play- ground. Private backyards. Sauna & parking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) Ask about our move-in specials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca Rooms for Rent & WantedR BROOKLIN, DOWNTOWN large un-furnished room, re- decorated and upgraded on 3-ﬂ oor of triplex. No smok- ing/pets. Use of kitchen, on bus route. $500/month, utilities included. First/last. Available now. (905)424- 9743. CLEAN QUIET ADULT home all over aged 45. Oshawa. Male preferred. Shared access to entire house. No smoking/pets. First/last. Call 9am-9pm (905)571-5191 FURNISHED BEDROOM, housekeeping service, breakfast included, parking, on site ﬁ tness room, wireless internet, cable, coin laundry, from $1200/month. Available immediately. (905)831-6200. Baby Boy Erin (Garvey) and Rick Bebenek welcome with love their beautiful son Marko Aaron Bebenek, born Tuesday, November 10th 2009, 6 pounds 8 ounces. Proud grandparents Mike and Jan Garvey (Pickering) and Pam and Richard Bebenek (Port Elgin). Thanks to Dr Green and Dr Strauss, Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Death Notices In Memoriams Milestones newsdurhamregion.comNews Advertiser • November 19, 200919 Christmas CRAFT SHOW Kingsway College, Oshawa 10am - 4:30pm Sunday November 29, 2009 ADMISSION $1OFF with this couponwith this coupon www.showsdurhamregion.com For details call: 905-426-4676 ext. 257 E: adewit@durhamregion.com AP Rooms for Rent & WantedR FULLY FURNISHED ROOM + den, Oshawa area, central- ly located, shared bath. Full time working people with trade/professional/students preferred. $125/week. No pets/smoking. Available im- mediately. (905)725-9906. LARGE ROOM available im- mediately in Raglan (8 min- utes north of Durham Col- lege). Use of kitchen, laun- dry, yard. $500/mo. Call Doug 905-424-1477 LARGE ROOM IN BASE- MENT, own bathroom. Use of full basement. First/last Available immediately. $700/month. 647-501-6148 OSHAWA, 3 ROOMS, 2 lo- cations to choose from, King/Stevenson, near mall, or King/Wilson. Newly reno- vated, can be furnished, cable TV, on-site laundry. $450-$475. O.W. accepted. (905)244-1015 PICKERING, WHITES RD/401, room for rent $400/mo. No smoking/pets, ﬁ rst/last, references. Near all amenities, bus at front door. (416)917-4949 Shared Accommodation $640/ALL INCLUSIVE, up- scale house to share. Pool, entertainment area, laundry, parking, internet, cable, Oshawa Centre area. Call and leave message, (905)721-8763 SHARED ACCOMMODA- TION very clean, upscale Pickering home. 2 rooms available, $450 & $500 monthly inclusive. Cable, in- ternet, laundry included. Available immediately. Near Go station. (905)626-5265 Vacation Properties 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. FLORIDA - 40 acre parcels Only 6 remaining. 100% useable. MUST SELL. $119,900 ea. Owner Financ- ing from 3 1/2% Call 1-800- FLA-LAND (352-5263) Flori- da Woodland Group, Inc. Lic. 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Psychics SEBASTIAN'S TAROT READINGS. For an appt call Angie, Ottis or Mylo 905-493-2322 Articles for SaleA **LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 PRICE, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335- 7007. BED, ALL new Queen ortho- pedic, mattress, box spring in plastic, cost $900, selling $275. Call (416)779-0563 CARPET SALE & Specials! Laminate, hardwood ﬂ ooring & tiles. Carpet 2-rooms up to 30-sq. yd. from $329. in- cludes pad/installation. Car- pet repairs, serving Durham. Free estimates. Call Sam (905)686-1772 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 Coming EventsC Auto Leasing & RentalsA Articles for SaleA COUCH & CHAIR, very good condition. Brown/tan colour. Will deliver. $150. (905)420-0402 FIRE PLACE INSERT, wood burning, $300. Good condi- tion. (905)420-0998. FIREWOOD, cut & split, all hardwood. Delivery, (905)263-2038. FREE UPRIGHT PIANO Moved by professional mov- ers only. 905-686-1589 after 4pm. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom covers, all sizes and shapes, $425 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guaranteed. 905-259-4514. www.durhamcovers.com HOT TUB/SPA, great tub, deluxe cabinet, must sell, still has warranty, 5HP pumps, 5.5kw, heater, $2,995. Call 905-409-5285 HOT TUBS, 2009 models, fully loaded, full warranty, new in plastic, cost $8000, sacriﬁ ce $3,900. 416-779- 0563. MIRROR 6MM, 86" by 44" in excellent condition. Ideal for bathroom or other uses. $175. Call evenings 905 665- 1435. NEW AD Our best counter- top sale ever! All colours in a 5/8-thick laminate top ONLY $20.00lin/ft. Includes 25 1/4" Kitchen and 26 1/2" Bartops. Sale ends Christmas! Bring in your measures. Quality Countertops 499 Walton St Cobourg 905-372-8969 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. SOFA, 80" complete with matching chairs, solid oak frame and arm rests. A-1 condition, $800. (905)655- 4918 Articles for SaleA 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 TWO CHAIR-LIFTS. Acorn brand, for straight stairs. Work ﬁ ne, a lot of safety fea- tures and remote controls. $1500 each. Shelly (905)- 579-0590. 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 Articles WantedA WANTED-GOLD. Broken, 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. Firewood 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. De- pendable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. A-1 FIREWOOD, dry hard- wood, guaranteed. (905)436- 6600 (905)260-1774. FIREWOOD FOR SALE. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424-9411 HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch ﬁ re- wood. $100/face cord. 416- 716-4332, 905-449-2100. Restaurant EquipmentR RESTAURANT EQUIP- MENT for sale, private, ex- cellent prices, call for details Must sell. (905)925-2563 or (905)349-3636 Pets, Supplies, Boarding AMAZING CHOCOLATE Labradoodles, ready Nov 28th & unique Parti coloured Goldendoodle ready Dec 12th. Extremely low to non shed. 705-437-2790, www.doodletreasures.com BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN RETRIEVER Christmas puppies. Experienced breed- er since 1967. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. 6 YEAR GUARANTEE. Sup- plier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303, Al 1- 705-632-1187 SHIH TZUs for sale, non al- lergic, no shedding, vaccinat- ed, dewormed, vet checked $400 each. Call 905-260- 8855. WEST HIGHLAND White Terriers, both parents on site. Vet checked, shots. Ready to go. Bold person- alities. Newtonville area. $1000. Call 905-786-2645. www.morningstarkennels.ca Cars for Sale 1986 BONNEVILLE, brown, beige interior, 3.8 V6, 4-new tires, excellent running condi- tion, 2-spare snow tires on rims, new breaks and break lines done in 2008. 125,000kms. $6000, O.B.O. (905)259-4325. 1994 HONDA CIVIC SI $2999; 1995 Pontiac Firebird $4699; 1996 Chevy Blazer 4x4 $2999; 1997 Mazda 66 $2699; 2000 Hyundai Elantra $2699; 1999 Pontiac Trans- port 157k $2999 Others from $1999-up. Certiﬁ ed, e-tested. Free 6 mo. warranty. $499 down gets credit approval. (RKM Auto). (905)432-7599 or (905)424-9002. 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Worse still is voter turnout for municipal elections which, in Durham Region in 2006, ranged from a low of 23% in Ajax to a high of 49% in Brock and Uxbridge. On Oct. 25, 2010 Durham Region voters will once again go to the polls to elect their city, town and regional councillors and school board trustees. Between today and election day, this newspaper will run a series of feature stories, editorials and columns exploring the issue of why we should take our democracy and the right to vote seriously: you, too, can Make A Difference. Metroland Durham Region Media Group Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! 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