Ajax Shooters ‘Sprayed Crowd with Bullets’

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Durham Daily News Buses rolling again Every weekday at noon Commuters were all smiles getting on the bus Friday Page 4 Ajax shooters ‘sprayed crowd with bullets’

Police continue probe sprayed the crowd with bullets.” meeting with varying levels of co- people.” also disturbing for the cops who Investigators are working operation as they speak to wit- It’s believed people from out- police the community. into wounding of five around the clock to interview witnesses, including the victims, who side the area were involved in the “I am shocked someone would nesses who were in the vicinity of have been helpful. dispute, he said: “Some people be so careless,” Det. McKinnon By Jeff Mitchell McSweeney Crescent, in the area There are potentially numerous lived in the neighbourhood; some said. Staff Writer of Rossland and Westney roads, witnesses, including bystanders people didn’t.” “That’s the scary part: that when gunfire erupted around 8 and the group of young people Given the density of the crowd they’re not afraid of the conse- AJAX — The shooters who p.m. Tuesday night. who were involved in the fracas, and the number of shots fired it’s quences.” wounded five people during a A confrontation among two he said. remarkable more serious injuries Police are still urging anyone melee Halloween night in Ajax groups of youths escalated to the “The street was packed with didn’t result, Det. McKinnon said. with information to help with the fired indiscriminately on a street point where at least two guns were families and children” in addition The incident has come as a investigation by calling 905-579- crowded with people, said the lead pulled and shots fired, police said. to a large group of youths among shock to residents of the quiet 1520, ext. 2544, or Crime Stoppers investigator on the case. Five males, aged 19 and younger, which the dispute erupted, Det. neighbourhood in which it took at 1-800-222-8477. “Some innocent bystanders were hit and suffered non life- McKinnon said. place, and among the young peo- “Any little bit of information we were hit,” said Durham police threatening wounds. “In the area where the shooting ple who see more violence creep- get may be a big part of our puz- Detective Dan McKinnon. “They Det. McKinnon said cops are took place, there were 30 to 60 ing into their lives each day. It’s zle,” Det. McKinnon said.

Population growth means HELPING TO KEEP KIDS WARM more cash for hospital

By Danielle Milley times in the province. Rouge Valley Staff Writer is getting $1.39 million, with $1.13 DURHAM — Hume Martin is glad million of that money being allo- to finally see a funding announce- cated because the hospital serves ment from the Ministry of Health high population growth areas. that offers support for high-growth “It’s certainly very welcome. I areas. hadn’t anticipated funding relief of Mr. Martin, Rouge Valley Health this nature,” he said. “What was System CEO and president, is re- particularly good was this funding ferring to a $142.4 million funding announcement included sup- announcement made last Friday to address emergency room wait ✦ See Hospital, Page 2 Blaisdale MONTESSORI 35.2//-3s7).$/73s2//&).' School est. 1969 Manufacturer of OPEN HOUSE Jason Liebregts / News Advertiser photo SUNROOMS PICKERING — David Moore, left, and Derek Kikot of Sleep Country Canada, stand with some coats from Sat. Nov. 18 at 11:00 am the company’s annual ‘Give a Kid a Coat’ campaign. The campaign requests donations of new and gently & WINDOWS 365 kingston Rd. Pickering Visit our showroom used kids’ coats are distributed to children in need by the Salvation Army. The campaign continues in Ajax 905-509-5005 and Pickering until Nov. 21. 239 Station St., Ajax www.blaisdale.com 905-686-2445 12 months - grade 8 Part time available A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 5, 2006 durhamregion.com

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Organization day, the provincial government an- The Youth Centre would like to “We’ll look at doing more of that 6 19 serving youth nounced a $142 million action plan add another full-time nurse prac- at either high schools or other com- for emergency departments that in- titioner to its roster of health-care munity locations.” SUDOKU in Ajax and Pickering cludes $52.4 million for community- professionals. The addition of another member to based services, including community “(This) is a positive thing. That was their team could create space prob- receives $179,200 health centres. The Youth Centre, a our No. 1 priority in our budget sub- lems, but those should be solved Now online youth-focused CHC serving Ajax and mission this year,” Ms. Bland said. once the satellite office is built in By Danielle Milley Pickering, received $179,200. “We’re happy about that.” Pickering in the next year or two. and updated Staff Writer Susan Bland, the Youth Centre’s The last time they added a nurse The Youth Centre could also use executive director, said she doesn’t practitioner the Centre was able to the money to help with its basic daily at DURHAM — The Youth Centre now have the details of what the money create its outreach program at Dun- operations costs, to assist in giving has enough money to fulfil its No. 1 is to be used for yet, but she knows barton High School. staff health and safety training, to do durhamregion priority for the year. where she would like the money to “What this will enable us to do is strategic planning, and to develop a In an announcement last Fri- go. more outreach,” she said. community plan. .com Hospital administration expects record visits to ER this year

✦ Hospital from page 1 put money into long-term care and in- that amount. “Our numbers are higher patient beds, ERs will continue to be than ever right now,” Mr. Martin said. PRESENTION OF port for high-growth hospitals and that backed up,” Mr. Martin said. “We’re on track to being close to 48,000.” hasn’t happened in a long time.” In Ajax, the ER needs more support In the first six months of the year the WEDDING RECEPTIONS The remaining $265,000 was allocated for consults and additional space for number of visits was 24,150 and last year for emergency room process improve- stretchers, the latter won’t be possible it was 46,118. OPEN HOUSE ments. until the redevelopment is complete. “We’re looking at new volume re- Hospitals have yet to be told how the Built 40 years ago, the emergency cords,” Mr. Martin said. Come & Join us November 11th & 12th from 10 am to 3pm money should be used and Mr. Martin room was designed to handle 20,000 vis- Discover the SECERT & let doesn’t know how it will be divided its a year. It now sees more than double our experienced staff help between the Ajax and Centenary sites. you transform that special He suspects Ajax might get the bulk of day into a lasting memory it since no other Toronto area hospitals “BOOK YOUR WEDDING FOR 2007 & received any high-growth funding. RECEIVE HORS DO’EUVRES FOR YOU Hospitals in the growing 905 regions GUEST NO CHARGE!” have been advocating for more fund- DATES STILL ing for their areas for quite some time. AVAILABLE FOR Compared to the rest of the province, YOUR HOLIDAY 905 hospitals receive less funding per capita. Mr. Martin sees this announce- PARTY’S ment as a move toward addressing that Visit our website: inequity. “I would expect the government will www.lakeridgelinks.com continue to ad- For more information Call: Ann Richmond dress this as they 1355 Brawley Rd. apply population- 905-428-6321 Brooklin based funding to the LHINs (Local OPEN HOUSE SECTION Health Integra- tion Networks),” he said. Looking to Buy? Mr. Martin said additional fund- The News Advertiser is the best source for ﬁ nding Hey Kids ing is needed at open houses in Ajax and Pickering each weekend. both ER sites. Hume Martin It’s that time of year again. “We have terrific challenges at both sites, but par- It’s time to send in your ticularly Ajax,” Mr. Martin said. “This is Considering an welcome.” Letters to Santa The Emergency Department Action We’ll publish selected letters in our Plan includes $13.2 million to retain and Open House? “8th” Annual Christmas in your Community, recruit emergency room physicians; TALK to your agent about showcasing your home $76.8 million to create a ‘Better Access effectively and make sure it’s featured in our Sunday, November 26th. to Emergency Care Fund’, which should Remember to include your name, reduce ER wait times, and provides $10 OPEN HOUSE SECTION. address and phone number. million for small and rural hospitals and $30 million to hospitals in areas of Send to: high population growth to improve their Hosting an Letters to Santa capacity; and $52.4 million to support c/o The News Advertiser community-based services and provide Open House? 130 Commercial Ave. Ajax, ON L1S 2H5 more services in the community. or email them to While the announcement covered Advertise your open house in our Friday Open House [email protected] many areas to do with ERs, Mr. Martin feature. It’s a cost effective way to maximize your time or fax them to 905-619-9068 would still like to see funding for another key area. and results. “What the announcement did not include was funding for more hospital beds,” he said, Rouge Valley currently Call has an application in for more inpatient beds in Ajax. 905-683-5110 “You can put all the money you want into emergency rooms, but if you don’t durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 5, 2006 PAGE 3 A/P Theft of poppy box caught on tape

Surveillance camera “If he stole that, he’ll do anything for put the money’,” said Mr. Chelliah, who money,” said Mano Chelliah, the res- wasn’t working that night. rolling as man steals box taurant owner, after watching the tape. Along with the surveillance camera, from Ajax Pizza Pizza The surveillance tape viewed by the the restaurant’s delivery driver wit- News Advertiser shows the thief as he nessed the theft while he was outside, hovers near the counter with a menu said Mr. Chelliah. AJAX — A thief was caught on tape in his hand, then pulls slightly on the The driver followed the man, who stealing a poppy donation box from an poppy box and quickly backs away. he has seen in the area before, to the Ajax Pizza Pizza. Moving in again, he grabs the poppy nearby IGA and asked what he was As surveillance was recording in- box and shoves it near the register, fur- doing. We’ve found the real Santa. side the Harwood Avenue pizza joint, ther out of sight from the employee in “He started yelling at him and (the Just look in every mirror you pass by or in the eyes of a disadvantaged child. a white, middle-aged man made his the back, and moves in again to rip out driver) was scared and walked away,” Being Santa is a state of mind. A special kind of kind. For more than 100 years, generous Santas just like you have move on the poppy box at 10:15 p.m. the donation box before leaving. said Mr. Chelliah. donated money to The Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, helping to provide special gifts to disadvantaged kids. on Nov. 1, while the restaurant’s em- “I realized because a customer came Mr. Chelliah said there was probably Kids from all backgrounds and all communities across the GTA. 100 per cent of your financial donation goes ployee was busy in the back. and got a poppy and said, ‘where do I $5 in the box. directly towards our 45,000 gift boxes. You can change a child’s holiday memories in the blink of an eye.

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By Erin Hatfield Region have seen much action apart from see the buses rolling throughout the region for nearly a month been walking the 25-min- Staff Writer striking workers’ picket lines. But, with an once again.” ute trek to school. “It is a lot better when the DURHAM — The Ajax Durham Region agreement in place that both management Riders, too, seemed quite pleased to have buses are running because you don’t have to Transit (DRT) depot on Westney Road was and workers say they are pleased with, DRT their buses back on line after they were wake up as early,” Sarah said. bustling Friday morning. Workers were all resumed full service Friday. placed in park Oct. 5. “There are so many people who had to smiles as they shuffled about, customers Service resumed earlier than expected Steve Wedemire of Ajax is a regular DRT walk,” Cassandra Casey added. came and went and the phone buzzed. after a push to mobilize the fleet. user and said he is pleased to have buses Cassandra lives by the Ajax GO Station “Yes, we are at full service,” was the reply “This is great news for our riders,” said back up and running. During the strike he and has been scrounging rides or walking from DRT staff to an inquiry. Roger Anderson, Durham Regional and DRT relied on taxis and GO buses. to school. She said many of her classmates It has been nearly a month since the bulk chairman. “I commend the DRT team for “It was difficult getting around and it was who were left in the lurch during the strike of DRT depots and stops across Durham making this happen so quickly. It’s great to getting expensive,” Mr. Wedemire said. “And weren’t even coming to school. the wait for a taxi, sometimes it seemed like Alexis Lue said when DRT was down it left it would take forever.” her little time for leisure activity. Although he felt the inconvenience of the “I was getting home at 4 p.m. as when with transit strike, he said, in a way, he supported the buses were running I get home at 3 p.m.,” the workers’ job action. Alexis said. “I couldn’t do anything because “I have been here for 13 years and this is I had homework and dance.” the first transit strike I had seen,” Mr. We- A GO bus ticket agent in Ajax said the demire said. riders who had come in on Friday morning A group of Grade 10 students from J. Clarke were pleased. When riders came in with an Richardson Collegiate on Harwood Avenue October monthly pass to exchange she was North said they are delighted at the thought giving them a November pass and a 10-ticket of being able to head to the mall, restaurants bonus. and anywhere else their heart’s desire now “They are quite happy with that,” she said. that the buses are back in full swing. “It is a nice little bonus just before Christmas Sarah Gionet, who lives in north Ajax, has and it is actually soothing a lot of nerves.” Tired of faceless online job posting systems?

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Ideas range from questions. They will be asked if Newmarket targeting youth to residents Voter turnout for the Voter turnout for the should have Internet voting and if young past five Pickering past five Ajax people in Newmarket are asked for their not fluent in English ideas on local issues. elections elections “It helps also to boost the turnout of parents when they take their kids,” Mr. Silva By Erin Hatfield said. Staff Writer New faces, the community outreach program, has election notices translated into six DURHAM — It’s a guaranteed right under 1991: 35.1 % 1991: 33 % different languages for those who may not the Canadian Charter of Rights and Free- be fluent in English. doms and yet, during the past five mu- 1994: 38.5 1994: 33 “By reaching out half way to them, they nicipal elections, voter turnout has steadily will see we are making an effort and they will declined. 1997: 37 1997: 31 reach out in turn,” Mr. Silva said. In Pickering, voter turnout dropped to A second leg to the New Faces campaign 28.7 per cent in 2003 from 35.1 per cent in 2000: 30.7 2000: 32.9 is aimed at prospective Canadian citizens. 1991. Similarly, in Ajax the figure fell to 26.7 Newmarket is working to educate them per cent in 2003 from 33 per cent in 1991. 2003: 28.7 2003: 26.7 about the federal, provincial and municipal The decline isn’t exclusive to Durham; election processes. municipal elections across Ontario and Source: City of Pickering website Source: Town of Ajax website The programs seem to be working, ac- Canada suffer from low voter turnout. But cording to Mr. Silva. The Kids Can Vote some municipalities in Ontario are working program started in 2000 and in that year the to combat the trend with internet voting, voter turnout increased from 34 per cent in public education campaigns and engaging “We are trying to get it out to more places In 2003, the mayor of Newmarket, where 1997 to 36 per cent. youth. this go around,” Ms. Fletcher said. “We spe- the 2003 voter turnout was 31 per cent, Over in the Town of Markham, a strategy The Region of Waterloo, along with the cifically tried to target youth.” launched a task force to address its the to increase voter turnout is being given a cities of Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, She said they changed the look of the ma- issue in municipal elections and the ‘Make second go around. Voter turn out in the 2003 and the townships of Wilmont, Wellesley, terial slightly to appeal to youth. a Note to Vote’ campaign was created. Luis election was 27.6 per cent which, according North Dumfries and Woolwich, joined to- The Region, according to Ms. Fletcher, Silva was hired with the primary mandate to Marjorie Rebane, manager of corporate gether to try to increase voter turnout in the wasn’t able to gauge how successful the of increasing voter participation. The cam- communications for the Town of Markham, 2003 municipal election. A public education 2003 campaign was because it wasn’t able to paign includes a Vote 2006 web page, the re- held steady from the previous year. campaign was launched that included post- track how many people saw the promotional establishment of a Kids Can Vote program “(E-voting) was brought forward not just ers, flyers and advertising, explaining who material. Voter turnout across the Region of designed to promote voting among youth, to increase voter turnout,” Ms. Rebane said. can vote, where to vote and information on Waterloo in 2003 was 24 per cent. and the creation of a community outreach “But also for people who wanted to vote advance voting days. “Whether or not it will be more or less ef- program aimed at citizens who may be unfa- from work, seniors.” Kris Fletcher, regional clerk for the Re- fective this time, it is a difficult nut to crack,” miliar with the municipal electoral process. In the last municipal election, 12,000 of gion of Waterloo, said the 2003 campaign Ms. Fletcher said. “We are not 100-per cent With the Kids Can Vote program, children 150,000 registered Markham voters used the has been redesigned for the 2006 municipal sure how much it helps. We don’t think it who go to a polling station with their par- Internet and already in this election 10,000 elections. hurts but we aren’t sure if it helps either.” ents are given a ballot with two yes or no are registered for Internet voting.

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PICKERING — Nicholas Bodimeade watches ‘Sunflower’ make a balloon hat at Myschool in Pickering during its recent barbecue to celebrate the week of the child and the school’s 10th anniversary. P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 5, 2006 durhamregion.com DITORIALS PINIONS E & O durhamregion.com

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[ Contact us ] t got buried amid all the turmoil over the just-ended month- - long Durham Region Transit strike, but it deserves praise News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- now. What is it? I sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution It is the six-month pilot project launched by the Durham 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- Region Transit Commission to allow those who are members 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; of the Ontario Disability Support Program to pay just $25 for E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. a monthly pass, the same rate senior citizens pay. The rate for com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- those on disability and for seniors will climb to $35 per month mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 on Jan. 1 when the price will rise for everybody. The current cost of an adult DRT transit pass is $87.50 per [ About Us ] month so the reduction for those on disability is a huge benefit - and could conceivably be the difference between going mobile and being stuck at home. The News Advertiser is one of the While it’s common to think of a disability as preventing Metroland Printing, Publishing and people from getting up a stairwell or through a doorway, it’s Ordinary Ontarians trying to make Distributing group of newspapers. important to realize the financial challenges many who are on The News Advertiser is a member disability face. That’s why this policy is so important. It provides of the Ajax & Pickering Board of them with a level of freedom and mobility they might otherwise a difference should be commended Trade, Ontario Community Newspa- be unable to afford. per Assoc., Canadian Community Barb Peyton, a Community Living Oshawa/Clarington cli- Ajax and Pickering Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- ent, helped push for the $25 pass for those with a disability. dian Circulations Audit Board. Also She says many people receive just $800 a month in disability residents among a member of the Ontario Press payments and can ill afford to spend more than 10 per cent assembly members Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, of that cheque on a transit pass. Also instrumental in pushing Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent forward with the policy was Oshawa Regional Councillor April organization that addresses reader Cullen who made the motion at the DRT commission to make ove it or hate it, Ontario is embark- complaints about member news- the policy happen. ing on a mission to scrutinize its papers.The publisher reserves the Everybody involved in making the new rate a reality for those Lelectoral system. right to classify or refuse any ad- on disability deserves credit for having the foresight to realize Last spring, the Province launched a Jillian vertisement. Credit for advertise- the needs of ODSP members. The new passes are available now search for 103 everyday people to exam- ment limited to space price error and can be picked up wherever DRT passes are sold. In order ine the way we elect MPPs and decide Follert occupies. Editorial and Advertising to qualify for the reduced rate pass, recipients are required to whether a new system is in order. staff writer content of the News Advertiser is present proof that they receive ODSP. The Citizens Assembly on Electoral Re- copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- form was formed after 124,000 letters were duction is prohibited. Publications sent at random to names on the register of time for the project because she thinks it’s Mail Sales Agreement Number ETTER TO THE DITOR electors. Of those who said they would be important -- not because she has time to 1332791. L E interested in sitting on the assembly, 1,200 kill. were invited to selection meetings and I don’t know the rest of the members [ Letters Policy ] Crone column offended reader a final 103 -- one for each riding -- were but a quick scan of their online profiles - chosen in June. reveals students working towards degrees, The sad thing is, many would rather a software company account manager, We welcome letters that include To the editor: criticize the assembly than recognize the teachers, store managers, a labour and name, city of residence and phone In response to Mr. Crone’s column in the Oct. 18 issue, I ask good intentions and sense of civic pride employment lawyer, a research scientist, a numbers for verification. Writers the question: Is this the best you can do as far as columnists reflected here. metallurgical engineer -- the list goes on. are generally limited to 200 words go? In recent months, several newspapers Sure, there are retirees and stay at home and one submission in 30 days. We Now, granted, I don’t find his brand of humour all that en- have printed editorials whining that noth- moms, but read about their life experi- decline announcements, poetry, ticing normally (I actually rarely read his columns since they ing will change because the assembly is ences. They include retired high school open letters, consumer complaints, turn me off so much), and with this particular article, I was likely to recommend the status quo, or principals and police officers and a mom congratulations and thank you reminded why. I found his fictitious dialogue with St. Peter complaining that too much will change who formerly ran a women’s shelter. notes. The editor reserves the right contemptuous at best, and, as a Christian, a little offensive, when the current system is fine. These don’t sound like people with to edit copy for length, style and especially regarding St. Peter’s “conversion” to adult websites. One holier than thou Toronto columnist nothing better to do. clarity. Opinions expressed by letter One has to wonder how much Mr. Crone actually knows about delighted in making fun of the assembly They sound like people who want to writers are not necessarily those St. Peter. For instance, the way in which the man was martyred members, characterizing them as a bunch make a difference and deserve our sup- of the News Advertiser. Due to the defending his faith -- crucified upside down since he did not of housewives, retirees and nerdy students port -- or at the very least deserve not to volume of letters, not all will be consider himself worthy to die in the same manner as his with nothing better to do. be mocked. printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: master. This hardly seems like the type of guy who could be so I recently interviewed Oshawa’s assem- Jillian Follert is a Metroland Dur- mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. easily swayed to endorse adult websites. bly member and she is none of the above. ham Region Media group reporter. Her The newspaper contacts only those Cathy Haynes Nancy Collins runs a successful local busi- column appears periodically. E-mail whose submissions have been cho- Ajax ness with her husband and is making [email protected]. sen for publication. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 5, 2006 PAGE 7 A/P One-of-a-kind bike to be auctioned Pipe and drum band off to support Vimy Ridge excursion raising funds Local businesses donate custom chopper for students’ Vimy trip By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — Pick up your danc- DURHAM — After nearly 200 ing shoes and get ready to dance hours spend rewiring, painting and for our veterans. polishing, the ‘Birth of a Nation’ On Saturday, Nov. 11 the High- motorcycle was revealed to the land Creek Pipes and Drums band public in Oshawa on Wednesday. performs at the Tosca Banquet Peter Ott, co-owner of Cranked Centre in Oshawa to raise funds for Customs in Port Perry, stood like veterans who are taking a group of a proud parent beside the custom- students to Vimy Ridge. The trio ized chopper he helped create. is to commemorate the 90th an- “It has been an incredible expe- niversary of the First World War rience,” he said, running his hand battle in which Canadians played over the smooth brown exterior. “It a prominent role. has turned out better than I ever The gala dinner and dance is imagined it would.” at Royal Canadian Legion Branch The chopper -- a stock M003 606, on Bayly Street in Pickering. 2005 Ultra STD 95 HP Single Down The gala includes a champagne re- Tube Chopper -- began life as an ception, seven-course meal, raffle electric blue bike in California. But and auction, and a performance through the volunteer work of Mr. by the band. Ott and his friends and colleagues, Tickets are $150 per person. it was unveiled yesterday at R.S. For more information call Tosca A.J. Groen / News Advertiser photo McLaughlin Collegiate as a tribute Eric Greeley, left, Chris Hunter and Stuart Shields check out the artwork on a motorcycle that will be auctioned as a at 905-404-9400 or John Bowes at to the soldiers who gave their lives fundraiser for Return to Vimy-Birth of a Nation Tour. It was introduced at R.S. McLaughlin Collegiate and Vocational 905-576-0860. at the battle of Vimy Ridge nearly Institute in Oshawa. 90 years ago. Donated by Bob Owen of Roy The trip is part of Dave Rob- Nichols Motors, the $40,000 origi- inson’s vision to bring history to nal chopper has been painted the life for students. Head of the his- ATTENTION ADVERTISERS: exact shade of brown as the Cana- tory department at Port Perry High dian uniforms worn by soldiers in School and the national co-ordina- the First World War and custom- tor of the Vimy Ridge trip, Mr. Rob- ChristmasCChhrriissttmmaass To advertise in our designed with authentic war med- inson hopes that by taking history als, portraits of four Victoria Cross beyond the textbook he can inspire CCarolsCaarroollss Award Winning winners etched into the gas tank the next generation to carry on the Annual and a Vimy cenotaph painted on stories of those who have passed the back fender. away. “The biggest challenge for us was “Kids today are much more, in Christmas Carol making the decision of what to put many ways, savvy than we were, on it. Deciding where you want to definitely than when I was the go with it. It would be easy to make same age. it gaudy, but we just wanted to “So you have to do something Book keep it classy,” Mr. Ott said. “After more, you have to make it real. that it was just finding the By doing what we are doing time to work on this while For more that makes it real for the Carols,Carols, RRecipes,ecipes, StoriesStories Call INSIDE SALES ColouringColouring ContestsContests running a business.” on this story students,” he said. “There With the help of his busi- are only three First World Presented by: at ness partner, Leroy Dough- War veterans left, the stories “Merry Christmas” by Sandra Kuck erty, his friend, Bob Moor, will soon be gone. 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Region hosts group He told the students it is not that they shouldn’t take risks, but they should just of Grade 9 students take smart risks. He outlined five steps By Erin Hatfield the students can take to prevent injuries: buckle up, look first, wear the gear, get Staff Writer trained and drive sober. DURHAM — An important message “Life is about making choices,” Mr. about risk kicked off the Region’s Take Dieleman said. Our Kids To Work Day program Nov. 1. “A lot of people don’t think about get- “It is your life, it is your choice, so it ting hurt. I learned the hard way, only you is your responsibility,” Adrian Dieleman can be responsible for your own life.” said. “The decisions you make will affect Mr. Dieleman said he believes most of you for the rest of your life.” the time, when someone is seriously in- During the welcoming session of the jured it is preventable. program, which the Region has been run- Following the presentation the 70 stu- ning for eight years, Grade 9 students from dents, all of whom have a parent em- across Durham heard from Mr. Dieleman ployed by the Region, piled onto two of Smartrisk. school buses and headed out on a tour of In 1987, when he was 22 years old, Mr. three of the Region’s facilities. Dieleman injured his spinal cord and was They first visited the Ajax water supply left with quadriplegia after crashing his plant, then the traffic operation centre car while drinking and driving. and finally an emergency medical ser- A.J. Groen /News Advertiser photo “I am here because there might be vices station. During their lunch break the Students whose parents work at the Durham Region headquarters listen intently to Adrian Diele- man from ‘Smartrisk’ as he details the car accident that left him in a wheelchair. It was part of something I can say to you to help you students heard a presentation from the Take Your Kids to Work Day. prevent injuries,” Mr. Dieleman said. Durham Regional Police.

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Durham fights the child obesity battle

Schools and community ness and exercise in daily life, said Trustee ‘Kids don’t seem to know the difference between being hungry and being Hopper. “Years ago when I first became a groups are teaching bored. And, definitely, they’re not being physically active.’ trustee, physical fitness was centered around fitness and nutrition children who maybe were elite,” she said, ANNE CAYOUETTE but the mind set has shifted toward it being something everyone should do every day. By Crystal Crimi She added the daily physical requirement Staff Writer states a National Longitudinal Survey of Chil- said Superintendent Luigia Ayotte. helps teach kids they all can participate. DURHAM — Some of the kids Anne Cayou- dren and Youth showed 34 per cent of Cana- “So, when they’re out in the schoolyard, “You don’t have to run the mile in four ette sees in her clinic could be 16-years-old, dian children aged two to 11 were overweight they’re not just standing there, they’re doing minutes,” she said. 5-feet-6-inches, and weigh 267 lbs. and 16 per cent obese in 1994 and 1995. The things,” said Ms. Ayotte. To some degree, students seem more fit Ms. Cayouette, a nurse practitioner for The numbers rose in 1998 and 1999, when 37 per The 20 minutes of daily physical activity now than 15 years ago, said Pickering Trustee Youth Centre and a facilitator for its Weight cent were overweight, 18 per cent obese. implemented by the Province has also been Jim McCafferty, a member of the Durham Smart program, is among those engaged “If you start today and try to make a little very well received and people are noticing Catholic District School Board. When he in the battle of the belt, a problem schools change, that can have a huge benefit on your the difference it makes in student success, started, there was not as much emphasis put boards, health departments and the Province life-long term,” said Ms. Peacock. she said. The curriculum includes health and on physical education and now schools have are working on solving. Obesity affects growth and development, physical education, information about the more policies for more healthy foods in caf- “Kids that are obese, 75 per cent will be she said. The benefits of eating well and Canada Food Guide to Healthy Eating and eterias. Trustee McCafferty said he speculates obese adults,” said Ms. Cayouette. getting physical fitness can include strong exercises. As well, public elementary schools childhood obesity is not worse, just more in In Durham, 15 per cent of youths aged 12- bones, strengthened muscles, better posture have healthy snack programs. the forefront than in the past. 19 were overweight in 2000/2001, based on and balance, healthier heart and lungs and a Although there is no policy for vending “Parents are becoming more aware of their height and age, according to informa- healthy weight, said Ms. Peacock. machines in high schools, some are starting what’s good and bad for their kids, they want tion supplied by the Region’s health depart- Ms. Cayouette said being overweight can to take things like chocolate bars away, said to make sure they grow up healthy,” said ment. The prevalence of overweight youth also cause arthritis from the additional strain Ms. Ayotte. Trustee McCafferty. remained the same between 1990 and 2000. on knees and joints, and lead to mental health “By the same token, taking things away Although he doesn’t see childhood obesity “When you look at Durham, we’re very problems because of the teasing and bullying is not the answer; you can take it away and as a problem, he said schools can work to similar to Ontario and North American stats,” it can attract. they’ll get it somewhere else,” she said. “It’s prevent it from getting any worse and can said Mary June Peacock, a Durham Region A lifestyle balanced with nutrition and fit- getting them use to balance which is the an- continue to offer more physical activity and public health nurse whose focus is eating and ness can help improve academics by reliev- swer and physical activity is key.” education on food choices. Trustee McCaf- physical activity. ing restlessness and improving memory and At some secondary schools in the region, ferty added the effort in developing healthy She said obesity has a multitude of causes, observation skills, said Ms. Peacock. eat smart programs are already in place and kids also hinges on what happens at home. such as more technology and less active life- To reach kids, the health department works through them schools work with the health Ms. Peacock suggested parents provide styles, portion sizes, fast food, safety concerns with schools to promote and support positive department to implement nutrition and food healthy food choices, opportunities for physi- about kids out by themselves, and a busier and healthy changes and is releasing hand- safety in cafeterias. cal fitness and limit recreational screen time lifestyle full of driving. Community design is books with suggestions. For example, they “When I think back to high school, I think to one hour a day, excluding homework. She also a contributing factor because of the ab- can sell flower bulbs or have dance-a-thons meat pies, chips and gravy,” said Kathleen said kids need 90 minutes of moderate-to vig- sence of sidewalks and recreational centres. for fundraising, instead of chocolate bars and Hopper, an Oshawa public school trustee for orous fitness a day. Time should also be made “(Youth) really don’t know why they’re cookie dough, said Ms. Peacock. 15 years. She said a variety of fruits, low-fat for breakfast. overweight,” said Ms. Cayouette. In the Durham District School Board, some food and milk is now being offered. “Personally, I think parents should be in- Through the Weight Smart program, along schools are offering organized play stations at Many of the changes in schools have oc- volved right from the start,” said Ms. Cayou- with going to a fitness centre and meeting recess, in which student leaders are trained to curred gradually over the last few years as ette, and added even overfeeding babies can with a dietitian, participants examine their run physical activities for all to participate in, more people become concerned about fit- create obese children. They also have to be eating and activity habits, such as having careful not to provide junk food for rewards chips while watching television. and make sure kids eat healthy foods, even if “Kids don’t seem to know the difference From Canada’s Physical Activity Guide for Youth they protest. between being hungry and being bored,” said “In 20 years, I’ve never seen a kid starve Ms. Cayouette. “And definitely they’re not themselves,” said Ms. Cayouette. “Whatever being physically active.” is available, they will eventually eat,” said Ms. Cayouette said some youth consider • Research studies show than more than half of Canadian children and youth are not active Ms. Cayouette, and added they can set an walking as active, but it’s not enough. enough for optimal growth and development. example through their own lifestyle choices. Last year, the provincial government man- • Canadian girls are less active than boys with only 38 per cent of girls and 48 per cent of As for what school boards can do, Ms. dated 20 minutes of physical activity per day boys considered active enough. Ayotte said trustees can continue to be sup- into the elementary school curriculum, but • Since 1981, the prevalence of overweight boys increased from 15 per cent in 1981 to 35 in portive and ask the right questions, challeng- that amount alone is not enough either. Ms. 1996, and among girls from 15 per cent to 29. During the same time frame, the prevalence of ing the school board to do more. Many of the Peacock said kids need 90 minutes of moder- obesity in children tripled, from five per cent to 16.6 per cent for boys and from five per cent programs already in place are an offshoot of ate to vigorous activity a day. to 14.6 for girls. suggestions and questions asked by trustees A Regional health department fact sheet in the past. 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(MS) — Eating properly is not only good ate 1.5 servings per day or fewer. for your overall health; it’s also good for your Vitamin A reduces night blindness. A eyes, especially as you age. You can consume diet lacking in vitamin A can cause night certain vitamins and nutrients that research- blindness, a deterioration of light sensitive ers have found to nourish and protect the cells (rods) essential for vision in low light- health of your eyes. Following is a break- ing. Th is defi ciency also can extensively dam- down of some of those fi ndings. age the eye’s cornea to create total blindness. Fruits reduce your risk of AMD. A study Research conducted by ophthalmologist Al- from the Channing Laboratory at Harvard fred Sommer, M.D., linked a vitamin A (ret- Medical School and Brigham and Women’s inol) defi ciency to the very high prevalence Hospital (BWH) indicates that people who of night blindness in children of developing eat a daily diet that includes several servings countries such as India and Bangladesh. Som- of fruit can reduce their risk of developing mer found that night blindness decreased by macular degeneration (AMD) as seniors. one-third in children who received vitamin Th e study compared seniors’ intake of anti- A. Sources of vitamin A include: cod liver oil, oxidant vitamins and carotenoids (like beta liver, carrots, sweet potatoes, and butternut carotene) as well as fruits and vegetables, and squash. Note: while vitamin A supplemen- demonstrate that supplementation with vi- amounts of vitamin E), greens, tomatoes, how these elements relate to the develop- tation can be benefi cial, it can also be toxic tamins E and C may off er signifi cant pro- asparagus, and sweet potatoes. Sources of ment of macular degeneration. Researchers if taken at abnormally high dosages. Consult tection against the development of cataracts. vitamin C include: fruits such as guava, or- discovered that people who consumed three with a doctor before using. Vitamin E sources include: sunfl ower seeds, anges, grapefruit, melons, grapes, berries, and or more servings of fruit per day over a pe- Vitamins E and C slow cataract growth. almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachio nuts, fruit juices; vegetables such as peppers, brus- riod of 12 to 18 years reduced their risk of Results from the Nurses’ Health Study con- avocados, peanuts, and nut products such as sel sprouts, potatoes, broccoli, beans, onions, developing macular degeneration by more ducted at the Tufts University USDA Hu- oils and butters, eggs (one egg can provide tomatoes, and squash; meat such as liver and than 30 per cent, compared to people who man Nutrition Research Center on Aging, almost 6 percent of the recommended daily organ meats; and some seafood and fi sh.

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Cont’d from page 12 Ajax Seniors Friendship Club St. Andrew’s Community Centre 46 Exeter Road, Ajax 905-686-1573 (Club) 905-683-9696 (Jack) Offers activities for those 55 years and over

Pickering & Village Seniors Village Community Centre 29 Linton Avenue, Ajax 905-683-8460 (Club) Offers activities to those 55 years and over including cards, crafts, sewing and quilting, bingo, day trips & social events, shufﬂ eboard and ﬁ tness classes.

Composite Lodge No. 30 Pancake Breakfast Takes place at Masonic Hall No. 30 in Whitby from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month, and includes pancakes, sausages, juice and bottom- less coffee. Cost is $5.00 per adult, $2 for children under 12, and preschoolers are free.

Village Retirement Centre Annual Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Nursing Home Pickering & Orchard Villa Retirement Residence will be hosting their annual Bazaar at Village Retirement Centre (1955 Valley Farm Road, Pickering). This year will be better then ever with a bake table, rafﬂ es, 50/50 draws, book table, tea room, a variety of vendors, pictures with Santa, and much more. Come out and start your Christmas shopping early.

Village Retirement Centre Festival of Lights Thursday, Nov. 30 - 6:30 p.m. Community Nursing Home Pickering & Orchard Villa Retirement Residence (1955 Valley Farm Road) will light up the neighbourhood and show everyone all the love, kindness and Christmas spirit their home brings with their ﬁ rst annual Festival of Lights. Ev- eryone is welcome to follow the town crier to view the fantastic lights/festivities.

Winterfest Rouge Hill Seniors Club Christmas Tea & Craft Sale Saturday, Dec. 2 Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for Christmas Tea and a Craft Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre. Admission is free.

Senior’s Christmas Dance Featuring The Brian Rose Little Big Band Saturday, Dec. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. Ajax Community Centre, HMS Room Join them for an afternoon of dancing and entertainment. Tickets: $5 available at the Ajax C.C. and McLean C.C. For further information, contact Jenni- fer Ayres, 905-619-2529 ext. 7257

Winterfest Poinsettia Tea Sunday, Dec. 3 from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. For adults 55+. Enjoy holiday music and dancing featuring the George Lake Big Band and the Pickering Concert Band. Light refreshments will be served. Tickets are $3 and must be purchased in advance at Pickering Recreation Complex, East Shore C.C. and Petticoat Creek C.C.

Parkinson Society Canada, Durham Region Chapter Monday, Dec 04 Information - Support - Friendship. Meetings start at TO HAVE YOUR CENTRE OR ORGANIZATION’S LISTING PLACED HERE PLEASE EMAIL IT TO [email protected] 7 p.m. at St. Marks United Church in Whitby. Call Bill WITH THE FOREVER YOUNG SUBJECT LINE OR FAX TO THE ATTENTION OF FOREVER YOUNG TO 905-426-6598. Bertram at (905) 831-6475 for more information. A/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 5, 2006 durhamregion.com A MAG-NIFICENT NEWS-AZINE BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE AJAX & PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER herADVERTISING FEATURE

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durhamregion.com Your Election Headquarters durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 5, 2006 PAGE 19 A/P THIS WEEKEND The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins atom and peewee football teams host playoff games at Kinsmen Park today (Sunday), with games at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. S PORTSsportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs East Durham NOVEMBER 5, 2006 schools serve up [ Field hockey ] Richardson loses final pool game team tennis titles AJAX — The J. Clarke Richard- son Storm varsity girls’ field hockey Rich ardson’s Long (O’Neill), 2. Seethgaran/Seetharan team went home early from the pro- (J. Clarke Richardson), 3. Sepul- vincial high school championships in wins senior girls’ veda/Flynn (Denis O’Connor); Scarborough. Consolation: 1. Nelson/Luces (All The Storm dropped their third singles crown Saints), 2. Laflamme/Vanemeer and final Pool ‘C’ contest to Bluevale (Courtice); 2-0 Friday morning, thus coming up at LOSSA SENIOR GIRLS short of claiming one of the top two championships Team: 1. Uxbridge; 2. O’Neill; 3. J. spots to move into the playoffs at the Clarke Richardson. 16-team Ontario Federation of School Girls’ singles: 1. Paige Long (J. Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Field DURHAM — East Durham sec- Clarke Richardson), 2. Meaghan Mc- Hockey Championships at L’Amoreaux ondary schools served up aces to Conney (Uxbridge), 3. Layne Farrell Park. capture the lion’s share of the di- (Uxbridge); On Thursday, the Storm posted vision titles at the recent tennis Consolation: 1. Joanna Klimek an 0-1-1 record, losing their first game championships in Oshawa. (Pereyma), 2. Rachel Noble (Port 2-0 to Oakville Trafalgar. In Game 2, The 2006 Lake Ontario Second- Perry); Richardson played to a scoreless tie Girls’ doubles: 1. Aitken/Conroy with Robert McCrae from Ottawa. ary School Athletics (LOSSA) Ten- (O’Neill), Anand/MacDonnell (J. nis Championship, for senior- and Clarke Richardson), 3. Glazier/ junior-age players, was held at the Moore (Eastdale) [ Hockey ] Durham College Tennis Centre Consolation: 1. Turchet/Laskiewicz last Thursday. Singles and doubles (Dwyer), 2. ter Horst/Tse (Pickering players that had qualified at pre- High); Lightning midgets vious LOSSA events made their Mixed Doubles: 1. Anthony/Lizal tame Wildcats way to Oshawa for the final at the (Pickering High), 2. Albert/Walsh indoor tennis facility. (O’Neill), 3. McClure/Gregoris (Dun- DURHAM — The Durham West East Durham schools took three barton); Lightning midget ‘B’ girls’ rep hockey JUNIOR BOYS of the four division titles on the team captured the ‘B’ division ban- day, with Oshawa’s O’Neill Col- Team: 1. All Saints, 2. (three-way tie) ner at the recent Toronto Aeros Fu- Denis O’Connor, G.L. Roberts, J. legiate winning the senior boys’ ture Stars Tournament after taming Clarke Richardson, 3. Sinclair; team trophy. Eastdale Collegiate, the Windsor Wildcats in the final. Boys’ singles: 1. Harrison Long (J. The Lightning lost to the same another Oshawa school, was suc- Clarke Richardson), 2. Daniel Ma- Wildcats team earlier in the tourney, cessful in claiming the junior girls’ rinescu (Sinclair), 3. Junaid Khan but rebounded to score a narrow team title and Whitby’s All Saints (Pickering); 3-2 victory. Samantha Switzer, Catholic Secondary School cap- Consolation: 1. Richard Caravan Shannon Stoute and Ainslea Hughes tured the junior boys’ team final. (All Saints), 2. Chris Bradbury (Ux- scored, with assists to Jaymee The senior girls’ team champi- bridge); Gooding, Carlee Black and Stoute. onship went to Uxbridge Second- Boys’ doubles: 1. Ruggiero/Mar- Walter Passarella /News Advertiser photo Goaltender Melissa Nicholls ary School. conato (Denis O’Connor), 2. Johar- Paige Long of J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate in Ajax gets set to return a vol- made key saves during the final and ley during her Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior girls’ Complete results from the dien/Yacoob (Pine Ridge); throughout the tournament. singles semifinal match against Uxbridge Secondary School’s Layne Farrell LOSSA championships: Consolation: 1. Nichols/McLellan The Lightning advanced to the SENIOR BOYS (G.L. Roberts), 2. Matthews/Red- at the Campus Tennis Centre in Oshawa. Long defeated Farrell and was the finals after a 2-1 semifinal win over man (G.L. Roberts); eventual gold medallist. the Cambridge Roadrunners. Nata- Team: 1. O’Neill; 2. All Saints; 3. JUNIOR GIRLS Pickering High. sha Alli and Julia Mooney notched Team: 1. Eastdale, 2. Anderson, 3. (Brock); (Dwyer); goals. Stoute had two assists. Boys’ singles: 1. Edgar Suski (All Girls’ doubles: 1. McCasey/Harper Mixed doubles: 1. Kerstens/McIlwain Saints), 2. Mike Skaff (Sinclair), 3. All Saints; Durham West opened round- Girls’ singles: 1. Cecelia Pye (Sin- (Eastdale), 2. Dodington/Silk (An- (All Saints), 2. Cornell/Warner robin play with a 6-0 shutout win Zach Malyon (Port Perry HS); derson), 3. Breslin/Maloney (An- (Eastdale), 3. Charewicz/Alanguilan Consolation: 1. Lee Cockerham (An- clair), 2. Jennifer Hann (Port Perry), over the Syracuse Stars. Mooney 3. Ena Simic (Eastdale); derson); (Dwyer); and Black notched two goals apiece; derson), 2. Chris Opydo (Pereyma); Consolation: 1. Wood/O’Connor Consolation: 1. Perkins/Walji (Dun- Boys’ doubles: 1. Kidson/Taylor Consolation: 1. Katherine Zydownik Switzer and Jennifer Masterton (Holy Trinity), 2. Kylie McCarthy (All Saints), 2. Arriola/Monahan barton), 2. Yin/Cimesa (O’Neill). added singles. Switzer recorded three assists, with two each to Alli and Gooding, and singles to Katie Lakics and Stoute. Pickering Panthers deal pair of rookie rearguards In Game 2, the Lightning were upset 4-1 by the Windsor Wildcats, Both were cash deals, with no The Panthers also played mostly due to the hard forecheck- Bouillion to Fury; ing of the Windsor players. Jennifer other players coming back to the the Vipers on Saturday night in Gour to Attack Convery scored the lone marker, Panthers. Vaughan, with the results of both unassisted. The moves were expedited, ex- games unavailable at press time Durham West returned to form PICKERING — With excess plains Robinson, with the return Friday. in Game 3, scoring a 2-0 win over players on the blue-line, the of veteran defenceman Kevin Robinson says he hopes both the North York Rangers. Masterton Pickering Panthers dealt two of Huinink to the lineup. Huinink traded defencemen will be able and Stoute scored, with assists to its young defenceman to confer- son sent rookie rearguard Nate had missed approximately a to get needed ice time with the Black, Lakics and Carly Stacey. ence rivals this week. Bouillion, a Whitby resident, to month of action with a broken Fury and the Attack. Solid efforts by forwards Citing a numbers game that the Durham Fury. As well, the jaw. He returned to the active The Panthers now have six de- Ashley Gaudet, Lauren Sears and left too many defencemen vying Panthers dealt another rookie roster on Friday night, in time for fenceman on the roster, along defencemen Jennifer Smith and Kai- for too little ice time, Panthers defenceman, Chris Gour, to the the Panthers’ home date against with forward Scott Brown who tlyn Cardy ensured the Lightning’s general manager Frank Robin- Ajax Attack. the Vaughan Vipers. can also be shifted to defence. tournament victory. 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Bright basement in triplex, recently large 1-bdrm, newly renovated sales and bank kitchens, sep laundry, backyard, WHITBY and Clean, Walkout to Backyard. modernized, parking, laundry, bsmt apt. Separate entrance. foreclosures are sep entrance; includes utilities, no 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 Eat-in Kitchen, Living Room/Gas avail. immed. $650/mo+hydro. Close to all amenities. Profes- LOOKING FOR A NEW STYLE pets, immediate. 416-892-8864 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Fireplace. Private Laundry, Sep- 2 BEDROOM upper in duplex. sional person preferred. First/last, now available to the arate Entrance. $975/mon. $750+hydro. Freshly painted, references. No smoking/pets. DENTAL CAREER, NOT JUST A JOB? 1 & 2-BEDROOM available im- Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 Utilities Included. Call Nicole 905- $725/mo. Call (905)426-7813 Altima Dental is recruiting for the following public for free. parking, avail Dec. 1. Both have www.DurhamBank mediately. Central Oshawa, 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) 999-7368 easy 401 access. 905-448-0066 positions: Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant, couple preferred, fridge/stove, OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM PICKERING, Liverpool & Hwy 2. hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Dental Assistant Level II, Dental Hygienist, Foreclosures.com ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES AJAX- WESTNEY/ROSSLAND OSHAWA, 2-bdrm apt. in 2yr old Large 1-bedroom apartment. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near Brand New, Very Cute Bachelor bldg, on main floor, no stairs.ce- Separate entrance, non-smoking, Great people with a passion for excellence ... bus, reasonable. Immediate pos- Apt. Separate Entrance, Shared ramics, oak kitchen, a/c, Close to Whitby Place 905-430-5420 no pets, $750/mo all inclusive. apply today! session. (905)725-2642, after Laundry. Driveway Parking. transportation, walking distance (905)839-9551 5pm. 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Available Immediately. $500/mon. to Downtown. $950/mo+heat/hy- *FIXER UPPER* Utilities Included. Nicole 905-999- dro, avail. Dec. lst. (905)435- PICKERING, ROSEBANK/Shep- www.altima.ca Bargains, these homes 1 BED BASEMENT, Oshawa, 7368 Rose 905-999-7760 0556 need work, lowest near GM. Close to GO/401, Sep pard.New 2-bedroom base- [email protected] Entrance, Parking, Laundry, ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA ment. Kitchen. Dining room. prices. Call for a free OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM, $675 4pc. bath. Private entrance. 416-785-5561 Kitchen, Cable, Self Contained, 1 & 2 bedroom newer apt., "Old all inclusive. Private entrance, list. Free recorded very clean. $650 inclusive. RENT-WORRY FREE charm building." Totally renovat- Share laundry. Parking. parking, air conditioning, clean. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclu- message First/last, Available Immediately. ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood ALSO 1-BEDROOM, main floor 416-561-4353 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. floors. In-house laundry, inter- sive. No smoking/pets. Dec.1 1-888-599-0098 of home, air conditioned, parking, (905)837-5146 Well maintained, modern com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No $765 all incl. Both have bus stop Busy Medical Centre in Whitby seeking ID#4048 pets. (905)579-9439. Dan Plowman Salesperson 1, 2 & 3 BDRM apts, condo's & at front door, available Dec 1st. experienced Registered Nurse to job share Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. houses for rent in Whitby and Appliances. All Util. included. 905-433-1962, 905-260-0172. PICKERING, WHITES RD./Hwy. Ajax. All in residential areas AVAILABLE Nov.1. Clean bright, 2. Available 1 bedroom walk-out with one other RN. Position is open to start and shows well. Bo Gustafsson, On site super, maintenance 2 bedroom apt., main floor of OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL MAS- basement apt. Suitable for ma- BEAUTIFUL BRICK Chateau Vil- Sutton Group. 416-783-5000. & security. building, $750 plus hydro, central SON ST. Large 1-bedroom upper ture, single person. Parking immediately. Please fax resumes to la brand new spacious bungalow Oshawa. 905-431-6319. apartment, bright, immaculate, utilities included. Excluding laun- w/walk-out bsmt. Backs onto con- 1-BEDROOM APT., near Rental Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am separate entrance, balcony, dry, $700. No smoking/pets. 905-668-8942 or e-mail to servation. Freehold. Close to all Oshawa Centre, Nov 1st. BACHELOR- large, like hotel fridge/stove, parking. Cable, hy- First/last references required. [email protected]" amenities. $184,900. 1-800-467- $650/month. No dogs. Call O ffice: Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm suite, fully furnished, full kitchen dro extra. No smoking/pets. 905-420-4093. 1766. Close to Bowmanville. (905)723-4279, (905)922-2181 and bath, separate entrance, $800. Available Now. (905)579- ground floor of exec. home, 2435 PICKERING- Whites/Bayly, 2 VALIANT PROPERTY Pickering Village, walk to GO 1-BEDROOM legal apt. large, bedroom basement apartment, train. No pets/smoking. All OSHAWA, Best Deals! Newly separate entrance, parking, laun- ground level, separate entrance, MANAGEMENT inclusive. $850/month. No lease. FIND OUT laundry, bay window, fireplace, Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- dry, appliances, close to 401, First/last. Immediate. (905)427- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new school, plaza, readily available, what the home down $600+1/3 utilities. Whitby. 2782 ext 222 (905)665-0941, 905-706-2494 905-720-3960 kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- first/last, no pets/smoking. the street sold for! cell. curity. Near hospital, bus stop. $850/inclusive. Contact 416-833- OPENING SOON IN NORTH WHITBY www.gscrentals.com BRAND NEW 1100sqft basement Avail. Nov/Dec. Call 905-728- 5389 Free apartment, executive home, open (Brock/Taunton) 2 BED. BASEMENT APT. Im- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 computerized list of email: [email protected] concept, 1 bedroom with gas fire- www.apartmentsinontario.com maculate condition. Laundry, place. Parking, utilities and cable PICKERING-2 BED. APT., wash- area home sales and parking, own entrance. Town- included. No smoking/pets. room, livingroom, private side en- line/King, Oshawa. Available Nov. OSHAWA, large bright 1 bed- trance, fridge, stove, laundry fac. current listings. Free $650/month. Available immedi- room apt. Lower level of house, 7th $900/mo. inclusive. No ately. (905)434-7530 Available. $900. all inclusive. recorded message smoking/dogs. (905)430-4649. private entrance, backyard, drive- Close to amenities. No pets. 647- 1-888-599-0098 way, quiet residential area, avail. 889-8539. Come See the Difference BRAND NEW MODERN studio Dec. 1st. $650/mo inclusive, ID# 3396 2 BED. BSMT. APT., separate apartment rentals, in great (905)434-2914. Dan Plowman Salesperson entrance, fireplace, new kitchen, 1 MONTH FREE RENT Oshawa location, across from RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM, de- Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. walk to lake, Oshawa. $850/inclu- or up to $500 Move-In Allowance City Hall, GO BUS station. 30 OSHAWA, Rossland/Harmony, sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood sive, first/last. Available from Nov. apartments available. High speed large, clean, bright 1.5 bedroom & ceramic throughout. Near NOW HIRING 5th. Call Mike 905-261-6498. internet and cable available. amenities, laundry, (2) parking. LAKE PROPERTY, luxury estate semi walkout basement, $690+ Condominium Suites Ideal for students, commuters hydro, first/last,1 parking space, Immediate. References, no home, 3-bdrms, huge garage, 2 BEDROOM - Pickering. and young professionals. From pets/smoking. $800 inclusive. fabulous kitchen, incredible view laundry, close to all amenities, * Bartenders * Hostesses Separate entrance. Backs onto 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments $460. 905-436-1977, or view at bus. Non-smoker, available im- Call (905)449-1141 of windows on one acre. Ravine. Very roomy/bright. 4 ap- www.summersproperties.com * Servers * Bussers $287,900. 1-877-878-9899 Oshawa mediately. (905)725-5106 pliances. Private parking. RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, *Cooks Available December 1st. New State of the Art Balconies BROCK RD./401- Renovated 2- ✲ OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! fresh paint and carpet, parking, PRIVATE SALE - Open House $1000/mo. inclusive. (905)686- New Roof New Corridor Carpeting bedroom basement apartment, Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in porch, yard, $895. inclusive. new flooring, fridge, stove and Please email resume to Sunday Nov. 5th 12 - 3p.m. 8551, Alen Liaghati. Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff senior lifestyle bldgs. Large Nov/Dec 1st. Dan (416)657-2117. 1177 Mohawk St., Oshawa. 3- Free Utilities ✲ Free Parking paint. First/last. $850 mo. No units. New kitchens & applianc- [email protected] bdrm sidesplit, quality throughout, 2 BEDROOM CONDO available pets/smoking. Close to all es, carpeting, windows, security. SENIOR DISCOUNTS amenities. Available immediately. SEMI-DETACHED farm house, Fax (416) 485-1512 ATTN: WHITBY private backyard with inground immediately in Bowmanville. Near schools/bus stop & 1-bedroom, 1km north of Brook- pool, professionally landscaped, $1050/month. 5 Appliances. GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT (905)686-8522 or cell (905)903- amenities. Available Nov/Dec. 1- Visit our website at www.stlouiswings.com 2703. lin. Available immediately. $875 hardwood floors, 2 fireplaces, c/a, Free utilities for 3 months. Rent 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. month plus utilities, first/last No to download an application form. c/vac, alarm, underground sprink- to own. Lease today and receive Call for more information 905-728-4993 www.apartmentsinontario.com BROCK/VICTORIA WHITBY - 2 pets, no smoking. Suit couple. ler, gas furnace, Lennox 1997, one month free rent. (905)697- e & oe (905)655-4966. roof & eavestrough 1999, all 8261 bedroom Nov. 1st, $850/inclu- WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM sive. Laundry fac., hardwood OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! casement windows etc. Shows Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 10+. Flexible Closing $379,500. What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know floors, close to GO and waterfront 2-BDRMS., NORTH OSHAWA - 905-430-7868. bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult NOW HIRING (905) 720-1533 Russett and Simcoe. Newly lifestyle bldg. Large units, new Still Renting? decorated, well-maintained quiet windows, security. Near bus, FULL & PART-TIME DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN, one Why? 12-plex, small building. Close to shopping. Avail. Nov/Dec. Call Owning is cheaper! • Kitchen Supervisor bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, bedroom, upper, clean, central air 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 • Grill Cooks/Prep Cook heat, water, parking, included. 2 & 3 everything inclusive, lst/last, non or 905-728-3162 First time buyers No dogs. 905-576-2982. smoker, $775. Available immedi- www.apartmentsinontario.com • Servers ately. (905) 655-5789. only. Free list of For our 75 Consumers Dr. Whitby bedroom homes available 2-BEDROOM APT in clean quiet OSHAWA- clean, 2-bedroom apt. AMC location I'll Buy Your Home FAST!!!! LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement with no money 20 plex, appliances, parking, apartments apartment, available Immediately. in building with elevator, available Apply with resume in person at above Don't let the Banks Win utilities included. $865 monthly immediately. On bus route, no down! From ● Fast Closing $700, utilities included. Parking, ($210 weekly) deposit negotiable. starting at $978 No smoking/pets. First/last. pets. Parking. All utilities includ- $900/mth.(oac) ● Instant Debt Relief (Simcoe/Mill) Nov 4th or later. ed. $785/month. first/last. Call Shoeless Joe's offers industry leading ● No Maintenance per mo. On-site Near Oshawa Centre. (905)571- with pictures Call (905)579-2271. 4472 (905)263-1022 wages with a professional & fun environment ● Power of Sale Help superintendent 1-888-599-0098 ● No Equity? No Problem! 2-BEDROOM bright basement, OSHAWA- King/Wilson, use ID# 8899 or ● No Commissions and security. LAWLOR COURT CO-OP. high efficiency furnace, private 2 bedroom apartment, available available Dec 1st, bright, quiet, 1- FREE 24-Hour Recorded bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, www.stoprenting Message Toll-Free laundry, parking, walk to down- for Dec. 1st and Jan. 1st. $717 town, near 401. All appliances in- inclusive. (905)576-5048. No c/a, 4pc. bath, laundry, parking.. durham.com Massey's Restaurant 1-877-551-5581 cluded. $750+ utilities. Sep hy- Rental Office Mon. - Fri. pets allowed. No smoking/pets. $700/mo. inclu- dro/gas meters, water included. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 sive. First/last. Suits one person. FULL-TIME SERVERS First/last. (905)424-8859. LOVELY CLEAN main floor, one 905-404-8335. WEST PICKERING - Bright, Eve. viewing by appt. bedroom, large kitchen, private executive 1 bdrm., bsmnt. apt. in Apply in person with resume 3 BEDROOM, main floor; living- entrance, self contained. El- PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, upper scale home. Fireplace, new room, double french doors, eat-in www.ajaxapartments.com gin/Simcoe, inclusive $750 (sin- 1 bdrm., large, clean basement appliances, separate entrance, 774 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering kitchen, hardwood floors, gle) $800 (couple) lst/last. Dec. apartment. Quiet home, separate cable, laundry. Close to 401. No 1075+ util, immediately. 1 BED- lst. (905) 391-1499 or (905)922- entrance, laundry, parking, near smoking/pets. $850/mo. Avail. OFFICE SPACE, currently set up GO, shopping & lake front. No Dec. 1. 905-509-4848. as 3 offices. Recently renovated. ROOM BASEMENT, new carpet, 0189 $750 inclusive. BOTH HAVE: smoking/pets. $800/mo inclusive. Great location, Consumers Dr, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT (416)937-4522. Whitby. Available immediately. laundry, appliances, blinds, park- NICE 1 BED. UPSTAIRS. Sep. Call Vicki. (416)419-5746. ing, yard. No smoking/pets Call entrance, $690. Park Rd/Ade- WEST PICKERING 905-239-0367 or 416-616-5133 Seniors Welcome ! laide, Oshawa. Available Nov. Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms from $825 on 1st. Also 1 bed. main-floor, PICKERING - 1 BEDROOM 2 BED. APT. JR. SALES OPPORTUNITY DENTAL ASSISTANT for oral PRIVATE FURNISHED Office A MUST SEE! Bright & spacious Marland. Close to HWY 401 and parks, available Dec. 1st. $720. first/last. basement apartment with growing successful company surgeons office in Scarborough. Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In 2-bedroom walkout basement apt Onsite laundry. Great Rewards! Call Dan 905-449-3777. by the lake. Lots of Separate entrance & in the food industry. Position 1-1/2 to 2 days/week. (Flexible). shared environment. Includes: for rent. Ravine lot, 223 Harmony windows, laundry, involves 6 months training in/out Harp & Oral Surgery experience Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Rd S., $900 monthly including Call 1-888-310-7000 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, separate laundry plant to obtain product knowledge partially furnished. required. Maternity leave. Fax re- Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- utilities. Call Eileen (905)404- www.GOtransglobe.com Dec. lst. Clean, family building. No smoking/pets. No pets or which will lead into a sales sume 416-431-3873. sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 0153 Heat, hydro and two appliances position in an established ext 210 included. Pay cable, parking and $925/all inclusive. smoking. $650. territory. Fax resume to AJAX (CHURCH/HWY. 2) clean, laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 First/last/references. (905) 839-8707 905-890-7977 Or e-mail DENTAL ASSISTANT required RETAIL SPACE available from large, 2 bedroom basement SPLENDOUR IN PICKERING !! Nov. 1st. 905-839-5458. [email protected] part time. No evenings/week- apartment. Living, dining, break- ONE BEDROOM basement apt ends. Experience preferred. Fax 1200 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in very Lovely 3 bedroom rental suites from $1100 near Oshawa Centre. Own en- WHITBY - 122 Brock St. South. 2 busy "Teddy's Park Plaza", s/e fast area, separate entrance, resume to 905-831-5975. laminate floors. No pets/smok- Individually controlled a/c & heating. Washer and trance, parking for small car. PICKERING Brock/Major Oaks, bedroom apt. Full kitchen, wash- SALES ASSOCIATE - National corner of King and Park Rd. $650. 1 person. All inclusive. No 1-bdrm basement apt with sep room, parking, central air. Fully Oshawa. Relocate your business ing, parking, cable/utilities includ- Company requires Full/Part Time, ed. $900.00. 905-683-0469. dryer in Suite! 2 bathrooms, fully carpeted. Steps pets. Avail immediately. entrance, large familyroom, 2 renovated. $800/mo+utilities. person for their Pickering store. FULL TIME Dental Receptionist here. $15/sq.ft. Givalas R.E.Ltd., (905)434-8185; 905-809-2506 parking. Includes utilities & cable. Available immediately. Call 416- required for Pickering office. Must Nick Givalas Broker 1-905-479- to Town Centre. Close to GO/401, library and Near bus stop. 905-686-1925 Must have experience in sales. AJAX - 1 OR 2 bedroom apart- 318-5550 or 416-858-1600 Wood/metalworking knowledge have experience. Please call 4436. Email: Community Centre. 1865 Glenanna Rd. Phyllis (905)420-6226 [email protected] ment in a clean 12 unit building, an asset. Competitive salary, (905) 831-1250 www.caprent.com OSHAWA PICKERING Whites/Strouds WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- parking, laundry, eat in kitchen. Available immediately. Large new sales incentives and profit (905) 686-0470. ing. Spacious carpeted, newly sharing. Fax resumes: (905) 831- Park/Adelaide 1-bdrm basement apt. No smok- PART TIME DENTAL Reception- painted with balcony. Close to 4295 to Steve Etherington, AJAX LARGE ONE BEDROOM AJAX, Kingston/Westney. Ex- (230 Nipigon St) ers/pets. Suitable for mature indi- bus, shopping, all utilities includ- Manager ist-Assistant for orthodontic office. AJAX - SALEM & 401. 3 bdrm. basement apartment. Separate ecutive bsmt apt. Split-level, sep- vidual. $750/mo. First/last re- Experience preferred. Please main floor, spacious, corner lot. 1 & 2 Bedrooms ed. Aval. now. First/last/no pets. entrance, parking, new open con- arate entrance, 2-bdrms, private quired. Parking available. Bachelor $700; 1-bed. $800; 2- send resume to: 4 appliances, 2 parking, hard- cept, gas fireplace. $850/month deck, 5-appliances, a/c, cable, Well maintained and (905)420-0076 [email protected] HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE wood floors, walkout deck. bed. $925; 3-bdrm $1025. 905- inclusive. Available immediately. 1-parking, close to GO, avail. im- newly renovated apts. 767-2565. for sale. Rink pad, chilling $1350/mo. inclusive. Call 416- 905-619-0393. mediately, no smoking/pets. Ideal Near all amenities. PICKERING Whites/Strouds equipment & fitness equipment 567-7519, 416-802-8703. for professional/couple. First/last. large 1-bdrm basement apt. PDA full time position with prac- included. $150,000. Annual in- WHITBY CENTRAL, 1-bedroom tice in Oshawa. Minimum 2 years AJAX, BRIGHT, SPACIOUS 2 $975/inclusive. (905)619-1677 From $775/mo+ hydro. available. Private entrance, park- come opportunity $100,000/yr. AJAX - SALEM AND BAYLY. bedroom basement apartment. ing, shared laundry. No smok- apt., of good standard, with exp required. No evening/week- 905-723-7700 (905)723-0977 balcony. $845/monthly inclusive. ASSOCIATE DENTIST required end hours. Please reply to File Lovely large one bedroom base- Renovated. Separate entrance. AJAX, Pickering/Village, large, ing/pets. $650-inclusive. for modern new dental clinic in ment apartment, fully renovated, Beautiful fireplace. 2 parking quite, 1 bedroom basement first/last/references. 416-289- 116 Hickory St. N. Available #285, c/o Oshawa This Week, December 1st. No dogs. Call Durham region. Ownership po- P. O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St. laundry and parking, $700+ spots. $800. Call 416-894-4190. apartment, fireplace, laundry, OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2722 tential. New Grads welcome. Fax LADIES GYM FOR sale, Durham utilities call after 4p.m. (905)903- (905)576-8989 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Region. 905-427-1332. cable. $800. (416)689-8073 2-bedroom apt $845, avail. Dec. resume to 905-430-1700. 2335 (cell) or (905)509-2335. AJAX, SALEM/HWY. #2. 1-bed- 1. Appliances, parking & utilities PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly, room basement apt, sep en- BASEMENT APT. Harmony/401. included. 905-438-9715. 2-bedroom basement apt., living WHITBY CENTRAL, 2 bedroom, PHARMACIST ASSISTANTS OUR BUSINESS IS GROWING. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- trance. $725, heat/hydro includ- One bedroom, clean, non-smok- room, kitchen, own entrance, 2nd floor, separate entrance, DENTAL ASSISTANT and Re- required immediately for 2 Prime Lawn Care franchise ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in ed. Available immediately. No er, no pets. all utilities included, OSHAWA - 1 or 2 bedroom in bath w/shower. Avail. immediate- new carpets, fridge, self-clean ceptionist wanted. Apply with re- Oshawa pharmacies. Will train. territories available. Financing clean, quiet building. Available smoking/pets. First/last. Call Share laundry. $675/mo. quiet 6 unit building, eat in kitch- ly, $850/month, first/last. Call stove. Suitable for junior exec. sume to 5 Points Mall Dental Of- Please fax resume to: 905-433- available. 1-866-552-5312. Sept/Oct., $900 & $950/mo. Call Nicku to view, 905-720-3024 or Available immediately. 905-240- en, laundry, parking from $675 Bruce after 5-p.m. Mon-Friday, $900 plus hydro., parking includ- fice. No phone calls please. 2118. envirokinglawncare.com (416)540-0747 evenings (905)683-7892 0304. per month. (905) 922-0252. Sat/Sun anytime. (416)458-4944 ed. (905)666-2936 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 05, 2006, PAGE 23 A/P

WHITBY, 3-bedroom main floor, AJAX, Salem/Bayly. Avail. imme- Ajax - Harwood/Rossland - 1 DANBY APT SIZED freezers 100% HARDWOOD, very, very, 2000 VW GOLF GLS, 1.8T. only $1250 plus half utilties. And 2- diately, brand new, never lived in year new 3 bdrm. townhouse. 5 NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY FINDING $209. New Danby bar fridges, dry, with high out-put energy, 104,000kms, every conceivable bedroom basement apt. $850 3-bdrm freehold townhome, appliances. Cul-de-sac. Close to $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- guaranteed. The ecological option possible. Auto, 4-dr, im- plus half utilties. Almost new for $1375+utilities. appliances incl. all amenities (schools/shopping) AND FIRST MEETING CHILDCARE pliances, scratch and dent. Full firewood, up to 58% less ash, peccable service history. Priced rent in an executive home. Both No smoking/pets. (416)738-1499 $1350/mo.+utilities. First/last re- OF CREDITORS Has never been easier! manufacturers warranty. Re-con- practically Creosote Free! for an immediate sale. Pmt. to contain new ceramic and hard- quired. Available Dec. 1st 905- Connecting providers, ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges (705)944-5272, evenings. own. $189/mth.+tx - $2,000 trade. woods floors, independant en- AJAX, WESTNEY HEIGHTS 426-5295 or 905-619-8880 IN THE MATTER OF THE BANKRUPTCY parents and nannies. $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- trance and parking. Heated pool 3-bdrm main floor. 62 Marshall OF JOHN PEFFLEY KINGDON OF THE Not an agency. ers $199/up, new and coin oper- FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call 304-7326. with sunroom and 2 decks, cen- Cres. $1095/mo, 3 bathrooms, AJAX, 3-bedrooms, 2.5 bath- ated washers and dryers at low Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- www.durhamcreditzone.com garage, laundry. OPEN HOUSE TOWN OF AJAX IN THE REGIONAL View free list today at: prices. New Danby Frost-Free tral air conditioning, great ne- rooms, basement, driveway-gar- www.durhamdaycare.com 281-5455, $85/face cord. ghoourhood, close to 401, Monday to Friday 6pm-7pm, Sat age w/entry to house, ensuite MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM IN THE Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" 2002 GRAND PRIX GT, loaded, & Sun 12pm-1pm. 1-866-737- and 30" ranges with clock and 75,000 k, woman driven, $9,800. schools & shopping malls. Avial- bathroom, backyard w/deck, PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, RETIRED. (905)665-2346 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- bale Now. Please call 905-433- 5617, 416-436-2884 5-appliances, microwave, fire- window @$399 Reconditioned Telephone (905) 697-8743 or cell 24" ranges and 24" frost free WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or (905)260-2642 8778, 905-409-7565, 416-418- place, $1500/mo. Call about pos- bush cords. Picked up or deliv- 4611. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY sible move-in incentives. NOTICE is hereby given that the RESPONSIBLE home childcare, fridges now available. Wide se- 18 years experience, infants-10 lection of other new and recondi- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or 1 1/2 storey 3-bedroom, gas heat, (416)636-0410, (905)799-8637, bankruptcy of John Peffley Kingdon, Retired (905)986-1977 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, SLX near O.Centre & GM. $975/mo. [email protected] years. First-Aid/CPR, creative tioned appliances. Call us today, 4-door. 4 speed automatic trans- WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1 & 2- No pets/smoking. Credit check. of Ajax, Ontario, occurred on the 2nd of play and outdoor activities. Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, mission. A/C. Power locks/ re- bedroom apt. newly decorated, Church/Delaney. Call Elaine Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. QUALITY HARDWOOD available Linda Kubota, Royal LePage 905- AJAX, AUDLEY RD. newer love- November, 2006 and that the first Meeting mote. Tilt steering. ABS brakes new laminate floors, heat/hydro, 666-1333. (905)683-0352 Oshawa.(905)576-7448 in 12" & 16" lengths. Free local with traction control. Rear spoil- air, laundry facilities, 1-parking ly 2-storey, 3-bdrm, 5 appls., of Creditors will be held on the 21st day of delivery. Call (905)263-2124 or hrdwd flrs, walkout from kit to yrd, er. Certified. $7988. 905-686- $800 & $850/mo. inclusive, DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- 905-263-2103. 4044/416-817-6785. first/last, references, no pets. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY sep. double garage, Dec. $1200 November, 2006 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock 21/2 storey 4-bedroom, gracious in the forenoon at the office of Irving A. wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & (905)430-8327 plus utilities. Realty-Pro Mgmt. side chairs, pedestal table, dove- older home, French doors, hard- 905-433-0270, 9-5p.m. 2003 CHRYSLER SEEBRING, wood floors, gas heat., near Burton Limited, Trustee in Bankruptcy, tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for very clean, well-kept. $8,200 tax- WHITBY, downtown, small 1- Oshawa hospital. $1200/mo. plus 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 210, Pickering, CURVES AJAX part-time ener- $2900. New, still in boxes. 905- es incl. certified & e-tested. Call bedroom basement apartment, utilities. No pets/smoking. Cred- HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- 213-4669. Aaron (905)622-5334 or nity Living in Oshawa now has 2 Province of Ontario. getic, outgoing mature individual private entrance, includes utilities, it check. Linda Kubota, Royal who likes to have fun. Training SM58 SHURE WIRELESS (905)438-9049 laundry,,parking. Bright,clean, LePage 905-666-1333. bedroom townhouse units Avail. DOWNSIZING - 7' chersterfield immed., parking and Hydro in- DATED at the City of Pickering, in the provided. Resumes accepted 475 microphone system. Brand new, suitable for one. $650/month. Province of Ontario, this 2nd day of Westney Rd. N. Unit 13. $200;, chairs, 2 dark blue wing- never used. Valued at approx. 2003 NISSAN ALTIMA SE - Sale Avail. immediately. No BEAUTIFUL Oshawa, 2 bed- cluded. Please call 905-576- back chairs $100/ea., antique Price $14,890. 5spd, 3.5Litre fully 9299. $600, selling for $400 (firm). pets/smoking, 905-430-2925. room duplex, Ritson/Olive, fresh November, 2006. desk $300; grandfather clock Call Jamie at 905-579-2581. loaded including a power moon- paint/carpet, quiet cul-de-sac, $150;, expanding library table roof. Black, factory warranty, WHITBY- large, bright, quiet 1 yard, no smoking/pets, available NORTH OSHAWA - Ver y private, IRVING A. BURTON LIMITED $150, obo. (905)426-9584 well-maintained. Priced for an bedroom, 9' ceilings, fireplace, Nov. $900/mo. utilities included. on ravine, walkout bsmnt. & main immediate sale. Shop & compare. excellent condition, parking, near first/last/references. (905)263- level deck. 2/3 bdrms., 2 living TRUSTEE FOLDING BICYCLES/SCOOT- Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- rooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 5 appli- +CARPET CARPET CARPETS ERS (electric or standard) no li- GO. No smoking/pets. 8966 1550 Kingston Rd. 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New car- FURNITURE: Livingroom $600, cared for. Priced for an immedi- freshly painted/carpeted, premium pad from $489 (30 yds). GERMAN Sheppard pups, CKC main-floor triplex. Sep. entrance, pet, paint, etc... Near transit, Coffee tables (3) $400, Original ate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN shopping. $1075 plus gas. In- Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN Mexican dinningroom (6) $3,500, registered, first shots, dewormed parking/laundry. Immediate. BOWMANVILLE, 401/Waverley. CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 1-866-304-7326. www.durham- Must See Detached 2-storey 3- cludes hydro, water, fridge and Mexican entrance piece $400, 5 and micro chipped. Incredible creditzone.com $950+hydro. First/last. 905-655- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. breeding. $700. (905)983-9636, 0999 ext. 200 Susan. bedroom. Garage, 5 appliances, tove. 905-728-9901, 905-244- pc. Wood and iron king bedroom 0997. set $1,750. Call: 905-425-0435 905-925-9636. c/air, huge deck, fenced yard. A BEDROOM SET, gorgeous 2004 NISSAN MAXIMA SE - $1375+ utilities. References re- Sale Price $22,990. Only cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best quired. No pets. Available Dec OSHAWA SOUTH 3-bedroom ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, 59,000kms. 6spd. transmission. 1st. 905-441-6599. townhouse, close to schools, ree Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Black on frost. Leather interior. F new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 shopping. $975/month plus Call 416-524-2018. Top of the line vehicle. A spec- BOWMANVILLE, in Country Set- utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. Quit Smoking Group for Adults www.thecoverguy.ca tacular car. Priced for an immedi- MCLAUGHLIN SQUARE, 2- ting, large 2/3 bedroom house. 2 ate sale. (Factory warranty).. bdrms, 2 bathrooms. Condo fac- storey, 2 baths, laundry, C/A. No A DINING ROOM, cherry wood, HOT TUB/SPA 5HP, 24 jets, ozo- Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866- OSHAWA SOUTH 4-bedroom double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Grooming done in a ing south. Parking, utilities, indoor smoking/pets. Available Decem- townhouse, close to schools, Group Sessions: nator ready, LED light, waterfall, 304-7326. www.durhamcredit- pool, sauna included. ber 1st. $1500/inclusive. Refer- Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- deluxe redwood cedar cabinet, zone.com shopping. $1050/month plus Tuesday Nov. 14 - Dec. 19 tion. New, still in boxes. Cost home environment $1195/month. First/last Avail. im- ences, (905)263-4865 utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956. warranty, 5-person, sacrifice 20 years experience mediately. Call (905)985-4568 $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 647- $3500. Call 905-409-5285. 2004 PONTIAC GRAND AM, 6- 271-5483 BOWMANVILLE, NEW 3 bdrm., Time: Pickup & Delivery cyl, low kms, 4-dr, white, loaded, PICKERING - 401/Whites Rd. LAUNDRY PURE: Come and join 2-1/2 baths, master has ensuite, 3 bdrm. townhouse, 1 yr. old. Dog sitting excellent condition, certified, ask- walk-in closet. 5 appliances, 7:00 - 8:30 pm A HOT TUBS/SPA, 2006 model, the NO SUDS revolution! www. 10% discount for ing $12,500. Call (905)404-1699 5 appliances, garage. $1200/mo. fully loaded, ozonator, cost laundryplus.com/moneymaker244 laminate & ceramic floors, central +utilities. Available Dec. 1. Call a/c and vac. $1375+ utilities. Call $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- password: guest 1st time clients 2005 BMW 320i - Sale Price Jeanette or Louie 905-509-6079 Location: 524-2018 (416)698-6661. or 905-767-3324. 647-299-9173 $25,900. Only 41,000kms. 5spd, $0 DOWN- AN UNBEATABLE Ajax Baptist Church LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, fully loaded. Blue on black leath- DEAL! own your own home. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- purses from $9.99; luggage from er. Factory warranty. In pristine OAC. Minimum income required CENTRALLY LOCATED in Bow- PRINGLE CREEK CO-OP, 95 manville, two bedroom house 56 Angus Drive, Ajax tress set. New in plastic, cost $19.99; wallets from $9.99. LAB PUPPIES, adorable bundles condition. Priced for an immedi- per household is $40,000. Please Crawforth St., Unit 85 Whitby, $1600. Sacrifice $550. 647-271- Everything must Go! Family of love, tenderly home raised. ate sale. Shop & compare. call Aurelia Cosma, Remax Spirit close to all amenities, $875. plus (905)666-2008 is accepting appli- utilities. 3 baths, fenced back- Registration is required. 5483. Can deliver Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa CKC registered, microchipped, Unique opportunity. Only at AJAX Inc. 1-888-732-1600 or (905)728- cations for 1- 2-bedroom Dec.1, (905)728-9830, Scarborough vet checked, first shots, parents NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. 1600, 24 hr. pager. yard. Available immediately. $814 plus utilities. 1-3-bedroom (905) 623-8474. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. hips certified. 905-447-5131. www.durhamcreditzone.com Dec.1, & 1-3-bedroom Jan. 1, You have it in you to quit FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- $885 plus utilities. Subject to tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 PIANO TECHNICIAN available 2005 BMW MINI Convertible, KINGSTON RD/BEACH GROVE. membership policy approval. Ap- MALTESE/POODLES, Shitz/poo- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own To tal of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 For more information and to register call Platimum, all models in-stock. for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase dles, 8 week old puppies, all fe- only 19,000kms. Sale Price your own home from $650/month. plications available at Community Durham Health Connection Line at Service and Sales. (905)999- consultation. Used upright or $26,900. auto, leather interior. bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- Centre Unit 85, 10am-4pm.- male, cream or white. Lasa/poo- $40,000+ family income, Rea- ing room. Family room with gas 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit 0362 grand acoustic pianos for sale. dles - all females 6 weeks old. Sport & Premium pkg. Showroom sonable Credit - up to $20,000 Mon.-Thurs., (on Friday, Sat. & Moving, rentals available. Call condition. A unique opportunity fire place. Fully finished base- Sun pick-up points are posted on www.region.durham.on.ca Non allergenic, adorable puppies, cash back. Call Ken Collis, ment apartment with one bed- AAA CARPET FLOORING & 905-427-7631 or visit: call (705)786-2833. for such an incredible, very Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Community Centre's door be- HARDWOOD: Carpet 3 rooms www.barbhall.com desirable vehicle. Full factory room. Car port. $1500 monthly + tween, 10am-7pm). Serving the public for 32 years. utilities. Non smoker. No pets. from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: NEWFOUNDLAND PUPPIES, warranty. Priced for an immediate (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 416-281-2277 carpet, pad and installation. Free PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS microchipped, CKC registered, sale. Shop and compare. 1-866- 5200, [email protected] WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from 304-7326. bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom town- males/females, vet checked, NORTH WHITBY, gorgeous 4 ing Durham and surrounding are- $125. Several chips available for $1200. Ready to go November www.durhamcreditzone.com homes, available in friendly fami- as. Professional Painting also each console. We buy used/work- 3 BEDROOM apartment in bedroom home. Low traffic WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. SEARCHING for "Joan", born Ia- 17th, 2006. Delivery available in house, 123 Elgin St. E. Oshawa. street. Walk schools, park. ly-oriented complex. Immediate. avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 ing consoles. For all the details: 2005 HONDA CIVIC LX, 4dr, $1050-$1250+utilities. 4 applianc- Beautiful furnished rooms leen Bernice Risebrough, Decem- 3hour driving distance. 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New in box, accessory 3 BEDROOM UPPER floor of moved, non-allergic, non-shed- Only at AJAX NISSAN at 905-743-9665. smoking/pets. First/last. stoves $349/up. New dishwash- package included. Cost $6750 1-866-304-7326. house. Location is Dundas/Ru- OSHAWA, CENTURY HOME, (905)655-0788 SINCERE SINGLES Matchmaker ding, ready to go. 905-352-3124. 2+1 bedrooms, open concept, 2 since 1992. Chosen with care by ers $199/up. New dryers only sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. www.durhamcreditzone.com pin. Close to amenities. $249. New washers $299. Large Available immediately. $1175+. bathrooms, 2 parking, 4 applianc- those who care! Toll free 1-866- SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, es, no smoking. $1050/mo+ hy- 719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca selection of reconditioned & new RENT TO OWN - New and re- 2005 VW Golf TDI, diesel, 5spd, 416-291-3210 or 1-866-291- scratch & dent appliances. Parts conditioned appliances, new vaccinated, dewormed, vet 3210. dro. 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Parents tance to hospital, schools and all yard. No pets. Avail. immediately. cable/internet, parking included. fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 2006 NISSAN ALTIMA. Sale neighbourhood, $1295/mo+ children of shift workers, all hours 5502. on-site. Ready to go. 905-430- amenities. All appliances includ- Call 905-440-4582. Available immediately, lst/last, of the day and night required. Price $19,990. Only 17,000kms. utilities. Avail. mid Nov. No smok- ed. Available Nov/Dec posses- ALL STEEL BUILDINGS, factory 0531. auto, fully loaded, showroom con- ing. (905)579-5390 $450/mo inclusive, Viewing (289)314-1233 sion. $1500-$1700 plus utilities. AN EXCEPTIONAL, FULLY fur- (905)433-4088 direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together SATELLITE TV- NO MONTHLY dition. Full factory warranty. Call Garry Bolen Broker of nished, large bed-sitting room in foundation. 20'x30' $5500, BILLS: WE HAVE THE FIX FOR YOU COULD HAVE your dog Priced for an immediate sale. 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Available in spaces available in a 1991 HONDA ACCORD, auto- cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free back. Requires $35,000 plus PICKERING VILLAGE- immacu- North Whitby. All inclusive, laun- BED, Aamazing bargain, queen $50; 32" RCA TV $350; Please pick up 7 days/week (anytime) rent. Furnished. No smok- call 905-448-9804. matic, white, p.windows, sunroof, family income and good credit. late 3 bedroom +1, 4 bathrooms, ing/pets. OPG workers are wel- dry, parking, cable, cooking etc. home in your area. orthopedic mattress set, new in CD player, driving condition. New 905-424-3508 Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 finished basement, main floor $125/weekly. Call after 5 p.m. or plastic, warranty, $250. 647-271- tires, brakes, exhaust, speakers, come. 905-426-7057. We offer: a small ratio VENDORS WANTED at the years, top sales rep with world's family room with fireplace. Hard- leave msg. (905)665-2728. of children per home, 5483. Will deliver timing belt. 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