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Grateful to the staff of Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospi- tal for saving his son Michael’s life in the summer, local business owner Stephen Barry donated $100,000 Wednesday. “We had so many positive expe- riences here in the hospital, and with the ongoing funding cam- paign, it makes sense to make our contribution here in our own backyard,” Mr. Barry said. Three-year-old Michael was brought into the emergency de- partment suffering from a serious bout with the chicken pox, or so they thought. What several doc- tors had diagnosed as a bad case of the chicken pox turned out to be chicken pox infected with inva- sive strep A, which was causing toxic shock. “Michael was a very sick boy when we brought him to the hos- pital,” Mr. Barry said. “Dr. (Va- lerie) Lewis and the emergency team are credited with saving this little guy’s life.” Dr. Lewis saw Michael prompt- ly and contacted the Hospital for Sick Children, getting him on the road to recovery. “That’s what you’re here for, to be able to make a difference,” Dr. Lewis said. Michael spent a week in isola- tion and intensive care at Sick Kids and another three weeks there in recovery. ✦See A page 5 Looking for a fare ride Pickering woman says transit service discriminates with pricing By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING –Citing discrimina- tory pricing, Nicole Rioux wants a free ride from the Ajax Pickering Transit Authority for the next eight years. The Pickering resident, who has multiple sclerosis and uses a scooter to get around, told Pickering council’s committee of the whole Monday night that she has been discriminated against for eight years because she uses handi-transit and not the regular APTA service. Handi-transit is a specialized service of the APTA. Customers using APTA to connect to a GO Transit sta- tion in Ajax or Pickering are charged a special co-fare rate, while Ms. Rioux said she has had to pay a higher fare to get to the GO station. Ms. Rioux has been using GO Transit for eight years to travel to downtown Toronto for work. “Meanwhile, all those years I’m paying full price,” she said. “I think it is a clear case of discrimination.” According to the APTA Web site, riders using GO Transit are charged a co-fare rate of $0.50 for regular transit or $20 for a monthly pass. Regular adult fares, accord- ing to the Web site, are $1.85 a trip or $50 for a monthly pass. Ms. Rioux said she is paying $1.90 a trip. Handi-transit fares are based on where the rider is going. Ms. Rioux said over the years she has made several calls to APTA, but this was the first ✦See Officials page 7 P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Digital cable can seem like a good idea until you discover it’s not 100% digital. Because with most digital cable, only some channels are digital. And who wants that? With ExpressVu™ digital TV from Bell, every single channel provides you with the digital experience of crystal-clear picture and sound. Not on some channels, on every channel. Get 100% digital, instead of just getting disappointed. * Net price based on purchase of Model 3120 and calculated as follows: SRP of model 3120 is $199.95. 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Children, ages five to eight, are in- vited to visit the library Monday, Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn how other countries ring in the new year, listen to stories, play the new year game and make their own noisemaker for New Year’s Eve. The program is free and there is no need to register. Join the discussion at durhamregion.com Food banks coming up short this holiday season By Danielle Milley PICKERING -If donations continue to be slow for local charities, they may not be able to help those in need throughout the year. At the St. Paul’s on-the-Hill food bank in Pickering, donations are down for this time of year. “It’s just not coming in the way it usually does,” said Rae Coulter, executive di- rector. “Christmas is normally a giving time, but things are slower this year.” Ms. Rae said the food collected during the fall and winter food drives has to last through to the summer, but the shelves are missing some important items already, even the basics. “Normally we would not even be close to short of juice,” she said. The food bank isn’t alone. The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle campaign in Pick- ering and Ajax is off to a slow start as well. Donations are down $10,000 compared to this time last year. During the three-week campaign, Salva- tion Army Family and Community Services must raise its funding for the entire year. The funding goes towards programs such as the food bank, a teen drop-in centre at the Hope Centre in Ajax, mom and tots, divorce recovery support group, and a seniors drop- in to begin in January. Dick Crosby, co-ordinator for family ser- vices in Ajax and Pickering, said food dona- tions are down too. “They certainly are somewhat less than we’ve seen in previous years,” he said. Items particularly needed are peanut but- ter and canned goods, especially soup. Hundreds of families use the Salvation Army’s food bank and hundreds more use St. Paul’s. In November 586 families regis- tered at St. Paul’s. They are allowed to visit twice each month. “If they’re in real need and they’re willing to use the food bank, their money must be really stretched,” Ms. Coulter said. The food bank is in need of canned fruit, stew, baked beans, pasta, soup, meat and potatoes, as well as tea. “The two main things are apple juice and cold cereal for children,” she said, adding children make up half of the clients. Donations can be made at all grocery stores in Pickering and the IGA in Ajax, as well as at the food bank. It is located at 1537 Pickering Pkwy. and is open Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon. For more information about the Salvation Army Community Services, call 905-427-7123 or mail a donation to The Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre, 35 Kings Cres., Ajax, Ont., L1S 2L8. One local business is already stepping up to do its part. Duffin’s Bay Learning Centre is having a charity bake sale Dec. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. with proceeds going to the Salvation Army. 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First Simcha Shopping Centre Brock Rd. & 401, Pickering 905-619-9373 Factory Outlet Now Open! Report behind him, Epp slides into OPG chair DURHAM - Less than a week after writing a report con- demning the performance of Ontario Power Generation in its efforts at restarting four Pickering nuclear station re- actors, Jake Epp has been ap- pointed the company’s inter- im chairman. Also named to the interim board of directors are Ian Ross, a lawyer and corporate director, and Kathryn Bouey, a senior provincial civil ser- vant. L ast week, the Report of the Pickering ‘A’ Review Panel found mismanagement, poor planning and oversight in the restart project. The work is several years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of dollars over budget. Mr. Epp, a former federal energy minister, headed the review panel. When the panel’s report was released, the government accepted the resignations of OPG’s chairman, chief execu- tive officer and chief operat- ing officer. In a press release announc- ing the appointments, On- tario Energy Minister Dwight Duncan said the interim board will perform standard corporate functions while the government considers the fu- ture of OPG. “There are big decisions ahead of us and we are acting decisively as sole shareholder of OPG to protect the inter- ests of the people of the province,” Mr. Duncan stated. “In the meantime, we are en- suring that a board is in place, which can discharge the oblig- ations of a publicly-owned company.” OPG and Hydro One were created with the breakup of Ontario Hydro in 1999. By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM – The value of the average home in Durham has risen almost 13 per cent in the past two years. That’s according to the latest assessments by the Municipal Property As- sessment Corporation (MPAC), a non-profit com- pany set up by the Province and funded by all municipalities to deter- mine how much properties are worth. The value of residential properties across the Re- gion has increased an av- erage of 12.6 per cent since June 30, 2001, a number that’s consistent across the Greater Toronto Area, said Carmelo Lipsi, senior manager of customer ser- vice for MPAC. “It’s a growing area, and you see that reflected in the increases,” Mr. Lipsi said of Durham’s eight mu- nicipalities. But don’t panic if the as- sessment you received in the mail says the value of your house has gone up. It doesn’t necessarily mean your taxes will, too. Here’s how the assess- ments work: MPAC looks at the sell- ing prices of similar houses in your area during a spe- cific time period - in this case, June 30, 2001, to June 30, 2003. This gives the company a basis for the value of your home, and houses just like yours, of similar age, size, location etc. “The most common question we get is how do people know if their as- sessment is correct,” Mr. Lipsi said. “We ask them a question: ‘Do you think your property could have sold at the amount we as- sessed it at, on June 30, 2003?’ “If the answer is yes, we have a value that reflects what it should.” The Region, local mu- nicipality and the Province then use property assess- ments to help determine their tax rates. Confusion often arises when people receive their assessments in the mail, Mr. Lipsi said. If the value of your house has gone up, people immediately as- sume their taxes will, too. In reality, your taxes will only rise if the value of your house has increased more than the regional, municipal or provincial in- crease average. For example, if the value of your home has in- creased 15 per cent since the last assessment and the regional average is 12.6 per cent, the regional por- tion of your taxes is proba- bly going to rise. On the f lip side, if the value of your house has either de- creased or has increased less than the regional aver- age, your taxes will proba- bly go down. But also keep in mind taxes - at all levels - are calculated using several factors, including available revenue, upcoming expen- ditures and everything else decided in a budget, said Jim Clapp, the regional commissioner of finance. Questions about assess- ments should be directed at MPAC, not your local municipality or region. Call it at 1-866-296-6722 or visit www.mpac.ca. “It was a trying experi- ence for my wife and my- self,” Mr. Barry said. Michael behaved like any other three-year-old, run- ning his toy car through his father’s hair as his dad spoke to the media and representatives from the hospital, before presenting the donation. “He is in full recovery,” Mr. Barry said as Michael hid behind his legs. Also on hand for the pre- sentation were his wife Rosemary and youngest son Declan. The donation is going to- wards the hospital’s pedi- atric ‘ouch room,’ as well as the emergency department and the hospital’s $47-mil- lion redevelopment fund. The ouch room is used to perform child treatment, such as blood tests, so hos- pital beds can be a comfort- ing place for healing. Mr. Barry decided where the money would go after speaking with Dr. Lewis, who Michael had been see- ing for followup care, about the hospital’s needs. “We’re very grateful,” he said. “I don’t think medical people get enough credit.” Mr. Barry owns Sure Fit Canada, based in Ajax, which supplies cushions, placemats, tablecloths and curtains to national retail- ers. Its celebrating 40 years in the community. “We’re not that big of a company. This is a big deal,” he said. “This is defi- nitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” “We were thrilled that we were able to assist you in your time of need,” said Debbie McGarry, president and chief executive officer of the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation. “This hospital is here to stay and it is people like you that make it possible for us to grow stronger and meet the needs of this ever-growing community.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 5 P CANDLES • GIFTWARE • CAMPING SUPPLIES LOOT BAG FILLERS • GIFT BAGS • PLUSH TOYS • HATSPARTY SUPPLIES • STOCKING STUFFERS • SOUVENIRS • TOYS GAMES • STATIONERY • CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS • HOUSEWARESMonday to Wednesday 8:00 to 6:00 Thursday & Friday 8:00 to 8:00 Saturday & Sunday 10:00 to 6:00 WESTNEYHARWOODBAYLY HWY. 401 McLeans 384 Westney Rd. S. 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Pickering Just West of Brock Rd. 905 - 831-7747*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST plus BUY 1 GET 1 FREE WALPAPER SALE CONTINUES WALLPAPER CENTRE “We go to the wall for you!” Holiday Gift Certificates Now Available HOLIDAY SAVINGS H U G E ALL IN-STOCK WALLPAPER & BORDERS $500 Borders available at our new PICKERING FLEA MARKET location FINAL WEEK CORRECTION NOTICE The effective dates shown on the cover of our December 9th flyer are incorrect. The "Cool Gifts to Give" sav- ings run from December 9th through 11th and not December 9th through the 15th, as the headline states. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. MAZDA AJAX PRE-APPROVED VEHICLE LOAN/LEASE CREDIT CHECK All Makes - All Models NO CHARGE Find out what you qualify for before you buy! Contact Donna 905-428-0088 A band-aid for ouch room ✦ A from page 1 Higher value, not necessarily higher taxes P PAGE 6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Answer the call to charity Donations needed desperately at this time of year and you can help The calls for help went out this week. First it was the St. Paul's on-the-Hill food bank in Pickering letting the News Advertiser know donation levels just haven't been the same this year. While the supplies from the yearly fall and winter drives are supposed to last into the summer, already organizers are noticing items missing from the shelves. Then the Salvation Army put out an SOS. Early results from the beginning of its three-week kettle campaign in Ajax and Pickering have been noticeably low, despite the necessity of these funds towards an entire year of services that include a food bank, teen drop-in centre, mom and tots activities and a divorce recovery support group. The annual food drive is slow to take hold with area residents as well. The upshot of it all? Hundreds and hundreds of families in our communities face an uncertain holiday season without the support of these food banks and vital community services. At first blush it might seem like a natural for giving to be on the decline this year. After all, it's been a tumultuous ride in 2003. There's been severe acute respiratory syndrome to deal with, mad cow scares, the August blackout and an uncertain economic picture that no doubt has many individuals and families wondering if there will be enough in their own cup- boards in the near future. It hasn't helped that the new Liberal government has been raising taxes and breaking promises almost daily as it grap- ples with its inherited debt. The uncertainty is all around us. But, it's for those reasons and more, those in need require a helping hand. Donations to St. Paul's can be made at all grocery stores in Pickering and the IGA in Ajax, as well as at the food bank, 15 37 Pickering Pkwy., on Tuesday and Friday mornings be- tween 9:30 a.m. and noon. To help the Salvation Army meet its needs, call 905-427-7123 or mail a donation to The Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre, 35 Kings Cres., Ajax, ON, L1S 2L8. Give what you can this season. It only takes a few extra cans, boxes or tins while you're grocery stopping, or a quick phone call to see how else you can help. And if you come across the familiar red kettles of the holiday season, dig a bit deeper for the good causes it supports. Families across Ajax and Pickering will be glad you did. MPP has changed stance with his party out of power To the editor: Re: ‘MPPs give their views on health care,’ Dec. 7. Durham Conservative MPP John O'- Toole named the shortage of qualified nurses and doctors, reducing waiting lists and a regionalized health-care sys- tem in Durham as his top three priori- ties. Has Mr. O'Toole been converted on the road to Damascus? Was he not part of the cause of these problems as a member of the Mike Harris and Ernie Eves regime that over eight years dev- astated Ontario health care as we once knew it? At an all-candidates meeting at Wilmot Creek in 1995, I asked the ques- tion if seniors would be charged for pre- scription drugs if the Conservatives formed the government, Mr. O'Toole re- torted I was scare-mongering. If Mr O'Toole's party had been re- elected as the government - thank goodness it wasn't - the Conservatives’ top three priorities would still be tax cuts, health-care cuts and tax cuts to those well off. Now it is expeditious for him to say what he did knowing he doesn't believe in those measures. 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Editorials &Opinions FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Editorial Letters to the Editor I'm not sure how I can cram all my beefs into the short space I have to write this. I will therefore hit the highlights and let the readers fill in the missing diatribe. Who coined the phrase 'afford- able housing'? What is that? I can't afford to live in Rosedale or Forest Hill. Does that mean the govern- ment should subsidize my mort- gage payments if I want to live there? Why does 'affordable hous- ing' have to be in areas of elevated real-estate values, like downtown Tor onto? I'll bet housing is a lot more reasonable in Belleville or Keswick. And affordable too. With two elections under our belts and one in the near future I am somewhat amazed at the levels of voter apathy. I can't help but think back to my history lessons that said Adolf Hitler got voted in because two-thirds of Germans did- n't vote. I suppose our apathy is due to cynicism, largely the result of broken election promises. The only politician I can think of who actual- ly did what he said he would was Mike Harris. Doing what they said they would do is exactly what got the Conservatives voted out. Now we have the Liberals doing what they said they wouldn't after we voted them in. I see Ontario Hydro needs $4 bil- lion to fix the Pickering generating station. I wonder how many wind generators you could buy for $4 bil- lion? Four billion and they still don't know what to do with the spent fuel and contaminated tools. The solu- tion to this problem will determine whether we can turn on our air con- ditioners next summer. I note with interest the federal government has an ethics adviser. Most of us get by with our con- science as our own ethics adviser. It seems to me if you have to consult an ethics adviser, what you are con- templating doing is probably wrong. I think what the ethics ad- viser does is allow you to cover your tracks. I have run out of space and am going to have to leave some things for another day. Topics not covered here include: 'If Jesus saw what had happened to his birthday, would he convert to Buddhism?,' 'Why all men fear Valentine's Day' and 'What ever happened to personal respon- sibility'? Don't try to solve these things all at once, save them for your family dinner table. David Barwell lives in Pickering, works in Toronto and enjoys writ- ing about life's oddities. Frustrations just reach boiling point David Barwell o p i n i o n s h a p e r time she has taken her complaint to council members. “I’m asking you for two things,” Ms. Rioux said. “First of all it would be to correct the problem immediately. Second of all, I’m asking you for free transportation for eight years to get me to the GO train station,” Ms. Rioux said. Councillor Maurice Brenner, co-chairman of the APTA board, was un- aware of the discrepancy. “What we’re hearing is that the same co-fare ser- vice was not in effect for handi-transit?” he asked. “We’ll certainly investi- gate what is happening pertaining to the handi- transit and the regular service.” Ms. Rioux is not giving up her fight. “I want to have a free ride for the next eight years and if I don’t then I’ll take my fight further,” she said after the meet- ing. Jim Thompson, manag- er of transit operations, said the handi-transit rate is part of a different fee schedule than the reg- ular fare. “Anyone who is only able to use the specialized services gets a special fare that is not available to reg ular users,” Mr. Thompson said. He added the specialized ser- vice is door to door. Mr. Thompson was not familiar with Ms. Rioux’s specific case, but invited her to call and discuss the situation. “We have many cus- tomers who are in a scooter or wheelchair that can use regular tran- sit,” he said, referring to the low-level wheelchair accessible buses. Ms. Rioux said she used the low-level buses three or four years ago but after just three trips she was told she couldn’t take those buses anymore for several reasons, including there wasn’t a good place to park the bus. It was at this time she found out riders on regu- lar transit paid less than she did. Ms. Rioux contacted APTA Tuesday afternoon and spoke with Rose Harding, manager of cus- tomer service and mar- keting. “The request is being reviewed in a favourable light,” Ms. Harding said. “We really strive at APTA to meet the accessibility needs of our riders.” She said she would get back to Ms. Rioux in a week or two. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 7 P d u ri n g t h e m o n t h o f D e c e m b e r , with ev e r y $ 1 0 0. 0 0 o f m e r c h a n di s e p u r c h a s e d ( b e f o r e t a x ). Y ou will r e c ei v e a $ 20.00 Gi f t C e r ti fi c a t e r e d e e m a bl e a f t e r C h ri s t m a s S T O C K IN G S T U F F E R Every $10 0 G i f t C e r t i fi c a t e p u r c h a s e d = $25.00 in “Barkl a y B u c k s ” redeema b l e f o r m e r c h a n di s e o n l y n o w o r a n y t i m e a f t e r Christma s... Y o u r C h o i c e! 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The Pickering woman says she’s been paying too much for a connecting route to GO Transit. A/P PAGE 8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NEW YEARS EVE PARTY and buffet dinner $35 per person Doors open at 7:00pm Dinner’s at 7:45pm Prime Rib & Roasted Chicken, Roast Potatoes, Vegetables, Pasta & Salad Par ty Favours Late Night Cold Buffet Durham’s Top D.J. Kevin Saindon Dress Code in Effect. No Jeans. 9:00pm to 11:30pm $10.00 at the door 368 Bayly St. N. Side 905-686-2428 Restaurant German • Hungarian • International Cuisine New Years Eve 2003 Dine with us starting 5 pm Call and reserve now! Dancing begins around 9:30 pm with live accordion, violin music Book Your Xmas Party Now! Party rooms available for 40-70 people. Come discuss your wishes with us and we will try to fulfil them! Call 905-427-6760 Special Hours We will open on Wednesday, December 24, 2003 Dinner from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm We will be closed on Thursday, December 25, 2003 Friday December 26, 2003 we will be open for dinner 5 to 10 pm Regular hours (including breakfast) will commence on Saturday, December 27, 2003 The Courtyard, Pickering Village, 109 Old Kingston Road, Ajax Telephone: (905)427-6760 We will be open on Thursday, January 1, 2004 for dinner 5 pm till 9 pm. Regular hours will commence on Friday, January 2, 2004. NOW THAT WE HAVE YOUR ATTENTION $3.95 LUNCH SPECIALS EVERY DAY. WE ALSO HAVE TAKE OUTMONDAY’S ~ 1/2 PRICE APPETIZERSTUESDAY’S ~ COME & CHECK OUT OUR TALL BOY’SWEDNESDAY’S ~ DEPRESSION WED. 35¢ WINGSTHURSDAY’S ~ 35¢ WINGS AND D.J.FRIDAY’S ~ SLAP SHOT NIGHT & BANDSSATURDAY’S ~ D.J. & DANCINGSUNDAY’S ~ HANGOVER SUNDAY’S & KARAOKE325 WESTNEY RD. 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The 17-year-old from Whitby and a 16-year-old from Toronto, who can’t be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, are charged with robbery. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 9 A/P Spend the money. Wisely. Don MacKinnon, President POWER WORKERS' UNION For other advertisements and information: www.pwu.ca Concerned about Ontario's electricity system reliability, safety, price and supply? So are we. These ads are our way of sharing the views of the Union whose members are involved in generation, transmission, distribution, regulation and maintenance of almost all of Ontario's electricity system. Since 1993, electricity prices have steadily lost ground to inflation and there's been very little investment in the infrastructure. That has to change — soon. The investment money needs to be spent wisely on: Rehabilitation and upgrades of existing generation, transmission and distribution systems. 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Ho Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo The long and winding road AJAX –– Motorists trying to access Harwood Avenue in Ajax the last few days have needed to bring their patience as work begins on the demolition of the bridges over Hwy. 401. There will be different lane closures and other delays in the months ahead. Sign on for YWCA winter activity DURHAM -The YWCA of Durham’s winter program reg istration is now under way. The December-to- April schedule includes programs and events for children, youth and adults. Preschool programs in- clude Jinglebell Jamboree, ABC Club, Kids Korner and many other recre- ational and academic ac- tivities. For children the YWCA offers Santa’s Workshop, Creative Artist, Introduc- tory Gymnastics, Music and Rhythm, People Savers and many more. A Babysitter Training course, Counsellor in Training and Exceptional Leaders are programs now available for youth and teens. There are several adult programs offered at the YWCA that aim to pro- mote a healthy lifestyle, including Wado-Kai Karate and Drop-in Vol- leyball. For full program details or to register, call the YWCA at 905-723-YWCA (9922) or email at fami- ly@ywca-oshawa.org. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 11 A/P Duffin Meadows Cemetery has been serving your community since 1993. The splendour of our naturally scenic location has been incorporated into our burial, cremation, and memorialization options. In response to the community’s changing needs, an additional 30 acres of developed land has recently been unveiled, including new feature sections. Our staff is knowledgeable and understanding, and will help you every step of the way. Call today for an appointment or for information about pre-planning. As our community grows, so does the way we meet your needs. Taunton Rd. W.Brock Rd. 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The Ajax woman, who has been living with multiple scle- rosis for the past two-and-a- half decades, admits when she first realized this was a recognized physical condi- tion, it was almost a relief. “It took two years to find out what it was. I ended up in the hospital. I thought I was having a nervous breakdown,” she says, adding a number of baffling physical conditions made it difficult to function. “In the beginning it was a re- lief just to find out what it was.” MS is a disease that attacks the autoimmune system caus- ing nerve damage and creat- ing symptoms that range from bladder control prob- lems to dizziness and memory failure to trouble with motor skills, including walking. In the decades since Ms. Haw- ley’s onset, diagnosis of the disease has become easier thanks to MRIs, but living with the disease remains a challenge. “I have two children,” says Ms. Hawley. “After I was diag- nosed, I did things really slow- ly. Everything slowed down.” Over time the disease has progressively impaired Ms. Hawley’s ability to walk and impacted every aspect of her life, leaving her unable to hold down a full-time job. However, one positive force through it all has been the Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Durham chapter. The office, which recently relocated from Ajax to Whitby, provides re- source material, organizes ex- ercise and yoga classes, runs support group meetings and provides assistance getting mechanical aids and special assistance funding for those living with MS. “They helped me to accept what I had,” says Ms. Hawley. “They have provided access to a yoga class with 25 people who all have MS. It helps us to laugh at what we have. It’s a happy environment.” There’s also a support group for newly-diagnosed MS suffer- ers, she adds. Life isn’t easy, but with the assistance of the Durham chapter, Ms. Hawley has learned to not only cope but to continue living. She do- nates her time at Duffin’s Bay Public School, reading to the primary students and pro- moting the MS Read-A-Thon. Anyone who would like in- formation on the MS Society of Canada can drop by the Durham chapter’s office at Unit 6, 400 Dundas St. W., Whitby, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday to Friday, or call 905- 668-0388. A/P PAGE 12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com NE122F403 ©2003. Sears Canada Inc. save $350-650 SEARS-O-PEDIC®Integrated Coil Horizon series 1563BD sleep set In Twin-King sizes. Pillow-top only. Sears reg. 699.98-1599.97. Set 349.98-949.97 ONLY $14-38 MONTHLY** save $20 1.1-cu. ft. microwave oven 1,000 watts of cooking power. 10 power levels. #87070. 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Mr. Greer is one of approxi- mately 370 students who have received $512,000 in scholar- ships and grants to Augustina, which is in Camrose, Alta. BRIAN GREER Earns $1,300 scholarship. Despite the activity, they’d do it all over again By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM - At just after 9 on a Monday morning, Madelaine Marriott runs a stand-up vacuum over her kitchen floor in Whitby, cleaning up the remnants of breakfast. Tiny plastic bowls of milk still hold Cheerio’s and dishes crowd the counter tops. The little house is calm, quiet and tidy. Photos of children cover the walls and a baby seat sits empty in the next room. The squeaky tinkle of a cartoon movie wafts up- stairs from the basement. This is not what you would expect from a place that houses seven chil- dren - two 14-year-olds, one 6-year-old, two 4-year- olds, a 2-year-old and a 2- month-old - plus two adults. But mornings are Mrs. Marriott’s peaceful times, when she can sit down and talk about her above- average family that can- not travel together in one vehicle (they don’t fit), consumes around $350 each week in groceries, loads up a dishwasher with one meal and fills the house with noise and commotion. Mrs. Marriott loves it. “Most people can’t be- lieve you can do it and be happy and be sane,” she laughed. “But I’d do it all over again.” A stay-at-home mom with seven kids, Mrs. Mar- riott is a minority in Cana- dian society, where the av- erage woman has 1.6 chil- dren; compare that to the height of the baby boom in the late 1950s when it was four children. There’s a plethora of in- terwoven reasons for the downward shift, explained Bob Glossop, the execu- tive director of programs for the Vanier Institute of the Family, a national or- ganization that studies and promotes families. The first and most obvi- ous is easily-available con- traception, which “has had an enormous impact on couples’ ability to choose the size of their families,” said the Insti- tute’s book, ‘Profiling Canada’s Families II.’ The other reasons are intrinsically social. “Fewer mothers identify themselves by their chil- dren exclusively,” Mr. Glossop said. “Increasing- ly in our society...one’s so- cial recognition is at- tached to the labour mar- ket and our jobs rather than our family and com- munity involvement.” In the 1950s, for most women the full-time job was being a housewife. But today’s increased pressure for both sexes to be educated and to use that education - and pay off debt - has resulted in an increased age for mar- riage and children, Mr. Glossop said. “Very few women today think of having children as their life vocation,” he added. Yet Mrs. Marriott start- ed off at an office job after her first two children were born - and quickly real- ized she wasn’t making any difference in her life driving back and forth and tucked away at a desk all day. “To me, this is an in- vestment in your life fu- ture,” she said. “So many people will come to realize that in their life when it’s too late. “I feel validated being at home...most people say they struggle with one or two kids.” Myrtle Station’s Marion Dickhoff has six boys ranging in age from 19 to 31. While trained as a nurse, she stayed at home with her children and feels it’s better that way. “Too many people want too many things right away,” she said of why couples work and wait to have kids. “The desires of society are so high now...I didn’t have everything that my kids will have.” Mrs. Marriott agreed. “I do think people are more materialistic, they want the nice house, new f loors, which ultimately leads to fewer kids,” she said. “It’s a price to pay now...but when I look at my kids, it’s worth it.” The cost of raising a child - including child- care - is both a deterrent and a reason why in most large families, one parent almost always stays at home. The latest esti- mates for 2003 say raising a child from birth to 18 costs $163,000 according to the Manitoba depart- ment of food and agricul- ture. “It really and truly is a f inancial difficulty,” said Cathy Ryckman- MacArthur, who stays at home with her seven chil- dren who range in age from 22 years to 22 months while her hus- band works. She used to provide in-home child- care for other kids, and now drives a school bus. Mr. Glossop said cou- ples nowadays have chil- dren to satisfy physiologi- cal and emotional needs, unlike the past when it was to ensure a child’s - and their own - survival into adulthood. “Not only do kids sur- vive, but they don’t serve as they once did in an eco- nomic role in the family” like working on the farm, he said. “Most parents today want to give their kids the very best, not to have to spread their re- sources too thin. “Kids are priceless for sure, but they’re also pricey.” And while most parents with just a few kids shud- der at the thought of half- a-dozen, and only children can’t imagine having to share with tons of sib- lings, large family mem- bers couldn’t imagine it any other way. “There’s always some- one to talk to, there’s never an empty house,” said Mrs. Dickhoff, who came from a family of six and whose husband had 11 brothers and sisters. “It was inviting, cosy, there were always friends around.” Mrs. Ryckman- MacArthur - who’s often asked if she’s trying to create her own soccer or baseball team - “got away” for a weekend last year and was bored stiff within an hour. 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All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. $499 $499 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 17 A/P Hopes run high as new party’s first leadership hopeful pays local visit By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –Durham’s true blue were trying on the new Conserva- tive Party of Canada for size Wednesday, and hoping for a bet- ter fit for the mainstream. Many local members were checking out Jim Prentice during his visit to Oshawa, trying to get their first glimpse of the new party through its only declared leadership candidate. “Because it’s a new party, every- one is expecting something new,” said John Cachada, a director with the Oshawa Progressive Conservative (PC) riding associa- tion. “It’s my thinking there will have to be something new and strong to be something that will appeal to all Canadians,” he said. The Canadian Alliance and PC parties voted overwhelmingly last weekend to merge and form the new Conservative Party of Cana- da. Norm Mealing, a member of the Alliance and provincial Tory party, said he was looking for a “fiscal conservative with some form of social conscience. “The Canadian Alliance has been seen as a redneck party and hopefully (the merger) will put an end to that as well.” Some members said it was cru- cial for the new party to get a leader and policies in place soon, especially with an election expect- ed this spring. Colin Carrie, of the Oshawa PC riding association, said he’s excit- ed by Mr. Prentice, who he feels will have a “big tent policy. “I think he’ll bring something that will appeal to all Canadians. I see the party as more central, slightly to the right but some- thing different than Paul Martin’s Liberals.” A lot of members see Mr. Pren- tice as “the perfect compromise” between the two parties, said Ian MacNeil, president of the Whitby PC riding association. “J im is a longtime PC activist and he’s from the Canadian Al- liance part of the country. It’s an important step to get a leader that won’t alienate either side,” he added. Mr. Prentice, who won the PC nomination for a byelection in Calgary Southwest in 2002, stepped aside to allow newly cho- sen leader of the Opposition, the Alliance’s Stephen Harper, to gain entry into Parliament. Mr. Prentice ran for the federal PC leadership earlier this year and placed second to Peter MacKay. “This race we’re talking about is who is going to be the next prime minister,” said Mr. Pren- tice, pledging to be a “bridge” be- tween the two parties. He said he plans to pursue a “smart fiscal policy” while build- ing on economic strengths like the Canadian auto industry. The International Thermonuclear Ex- perimental Reactor (ITER) pro- ject should have been built here, Mr. Prentice said, but the Liberals “frittered away” Canada’s chances by not working with the Ontario government. Some local riding associations said they will start merging next week, a joining together they ex- pect to take place very easily. Yvonne Pepper, of the Durham PC riding association, said she’s been a card-carrying member for more than 50 years. Joining up as a 16-year-old high school student, she’s watched her party evolve from Conservative to Progressive Conservative. This is just another shift, she said. “It’s just as well, but we’re not going to let the Alliance steamroll us,” Ms. Pepper added. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. 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The Cobra 132-2VP 2-Way Radio Pair with recharger (SKU: 10030731) was incorrectly advertised in our December 12 flyer with an Audiovox logo and a $20 Instant Rebate. The correct manufacturer is Cobra and the $20 Rebate is by mail. Please recycle this paper Movies... every Friday in the News Ad ver tiser Metroland Durham charities win with Hayball Foundation Numerous groups benefit from donations By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM – William Hay- ball Jr. is used to his dad playing Santa Claus. “Since dad was in busi- ness, he has given to a number of local charities,” he says. “He was always sponsoring ball teams. I ac- tually played as a kid on one of his sponsored teams.” Today, the 37-year-old sits on an advisory board for the William Frank Hay- ball Foundation, a charita- ble trust his father started in 1988 after retiring from the local automotive indus- try. A life-long resident of Os- hawa, Mr. Hayball Sr. was president and chief execu- tive officer of ACL Automo- tive Carriers Limited, MCL Motor Carriers Limited and Citicar Limited. The foundation was his way of giving back to the community, says his son. And it has given back. To date, the William Frank Hayball Foundation has donated more than $1.4 million to a variety of orga- nizations. A small group of well- known Durham business- men help administer its funds each year. Mr. Hay- ball Sr., now 78, still sits on the board of directors, along with Dean Saul, Ken- neth Hurdle, Douglas Kneebone and David Flett. An advisory board, chaired by Mr. Flett, re- views the 30 or so applica- tions for donations the foundation receives each year. Former Whitby mayor Robert Attersley, well- known lawyer Terry Kelly, and John Tamblyn make up the remaining members of the advisory board. “Mr. Hayball (Sr.) invest- ed a sum of money in the foundation and whatever the investment earns each year in interest is spent on local charities,” explains Mr. Flett. With the dip in interest rates, the foundation’s con- tributions have been down in recent years, but they typically range from $35,000 to $100,000 each year. In 2003, the foundation donated to Simcoe Hall Settlement House ($2,000), Ontario Regiment ($10,000), Durham Family Court Clinic ($2,000), St. Vincent’s Kitchen ($2,000), Renascent Foundation ($5,000), Alzheimer Society Durham ($2,000), Durham Deaf Services ($5,000), On- tario Trucking Association Education Foundation ($1,000), Denise House ($3,000), Destiny Manor ($3,000), Gate 3:16 Out- reach Centre ($2,000), Os- hawa Senior Citizen’s Cen- tre ($500), Rose of Durham ($3,000), Grandview Chil- dren’s Foundation ($2,000) and the United Way ($1,500). Among the criteria to be considered for funding by the foundation, potential recipients must serve a wide population in Durham Region, where Mr. Hayball Sr. was raised. “It’s very gratifying to be able to help a number of groups,” says Mr. Flett, a former business partner of Mr. Hayball Sr. “It’s getting more and more difficult to choose (which groups to help) because these are dif- ficult times and some agen- cies aren’t getting the gov- ernment grants anymore.” A/P PAGE 20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com come see our unique designs WE ALSO CARRY Citizen and roots watches GARO JEWELLERS 1792 LIVERPOOL RD., PICKERING (LOCATED IN LOBLAWS PICKERING) EAST SIDE ENTRANCE (905) 839-6505 - Engagement Rings - anniversary bands - tennis bracelets - diamond stud earrings shop now for christmas AND SAVE 50% OFF free Italian tri-colour braclet with $100 purchase offer exp. 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Poll offers insights about Canadians and their vehicles By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM -Jack Innes isn’t sur- prised by a recent poll that says most Canadians would rather go a day without telephones and televisions, than a day without their cars. “I could see that,” says the president of the Canadian Au- tomotive Museum in Oshawa. “People have a lot of stories about their old cars. Some of them even risqué.” General Motors of Canada and Environics Research Group conducted a survey of 852 Canadian vehicle owners and drivers in October. Seventy-eight per cent of them said they’d rather give up television or telephones than turn over their car keys for the day. “The car is such a central part of our existence today and has been for 100 years,” said Mr. Innes. “People often connect things to their cars. They’ll ask themselves ‘When did that hap- pen?’ and say, ‘Oh yeah, we had the ‘57 Chevy back then’.” The survey also examined what drivers like to do in their cars. Eighty-two per cent admit to breaking out in song when their favourite tune comes over the radio. Young women led the pack, with 50 per cent of female dri- vers aged 18 to 29 reporting they sing all the time in their vehicles. Only 4 per cent said they never do. In comparison, only a third of young males said they sing along to their car radios. Flirting was another favourite roadway pastime. Seventeen per cent of respon- dents said they sometimes or always flirt with other drivers. Young male drivers were the worst teases, with over a third f lirting with other drivers all the time. Only 11 per cent of all women admitted to being flirts on four wheels. Almost a quar- ter of younger women said they do. And another 23 per cent of drivers said they had taken things to the next level, making love in their cars. Interesting enough, while 31 per cent of males said they’ve had sex in a car, only 14 per cent of women admitted to the same. Men aged 40 to 49 were the real Casanovas, with 41 per cent admitting to having a car conquest. Only 16 per cent of women in their 40s reported the same. Thirty-six per cent of men aged 18 to 29 have used their ve- hicles as a mobile love shack. The most amorous female re- spondents were aged 18 to 29, with 29 per cent saying they’ve had a backseat romp. On another issue of the sexes, more females (83 per cent) than males (71 per cent) say they stop right away and ask for di- rections when lost. Twice as many males (28 per cent) than females (14 per cent) say they prefer to keep driving until they find their destina- tion. Drivers clearly have a deep emotional bond with their wheels, adds Mr. Innes. He sees it often with museum visitors reminiscing about an old car that their grandparents or par- ents used to drive. “I think that’s because cars were always involved in visiting family and friends,” says Mr. Innes, who has his own collec- tion of classic models, some of which he used to lend to movie crews for filming. One of them, a ‘58 Ford, was once left overnight on a shoot for him to pick up the next day in Toronto. “When I found it, two or three winos had been living in it,” Mr. Innes remembers. “They had hooked up an old car battery to run the radio and had made themselves quite a home.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 21 A/P DKNY Calvin Klein VALENTINO Ralph LaurenFENDI Calvin Klein VALEN Ralph Lauren 70%off Your Price from $105 Sportcoats MSRP from $350 Calvin Klein 70%off Your Price from $58.50 Dress Pants MSRP from $195 DKNY 70%off Your Price from $28.50 Dress Shirts MSRP from $95 70%off Your Price from $25.50 Silk Ties MSRP from $85 Limit 1 per customer. No vendors please. Pickering Location only. FIRST SIMCHA SHOPPING CENTRE 1899 BROCK RD. PICKERING 905-428-9451 Grand Opening Designer Christmas Sale Bring in this a d & receive a FREE DESIGNER GIFT of your choi c e , with every p u r c h a s e ! Limited Qua n t i t y HEALTH DEPARTMENT Who said a day at the Mall was impossible? Breastfeeding is a normal part of life. It’s the natural thing to do. For a list of local establishments that support the right to breastfeed anytime, anywhere or to add your establishment to this list call 1-800-841-2729 ext 2180 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca Adapted with Permission from Health Canada We love (and make love in) our cars CLOCA honours for going above and beyond DURHAM -They obviously love this planet. Two municipalities and 14 individuals were honoured Dec. 9 at CLOCA’s 8th Annual Wa tershed Awards ceremony. “We are very pleased this year to present two special recognition awards along with 14 watershed awards to members of our com- munity,” says Rick Johnson, chairman of Central Lake On- tario Conservation. Brian Seaton is one of the 14 in- dividual recipients. He was recog- nized for the hours he volunteers to bring back Hampton Pond to the focal point it once was for 150 years. The goal is to re-establish Hampton Pond and its wetland area with walkways, boardwalks and educational plaques for fu- ture generations. Then there is the generosity of Basil and June Headford. The couple donated 4.7 acres of core Oak Ridges Moraine land located between Long Sault Conserva- tion Area and the Test Hill area of north Clarington. Considered an integral part of the Long Sault Forest, the prop- erty has been owned by the Head- fords for more than 30 years. Their wish is that the land re- mains in a natural state for future generations to enjoy. Ken Ridge dedicates his time to the protection and restoration of Second Marsh and its watershed. It was through his leadership, the Second Marsh was able to secure a site for a Great Lakes Wetlands Centre through a donation by General Motors of Canada. When Irv and Kay Harrell bought Hawk Ridge Farm three years ago, the couple decided its stewardship would be one of al- lowing the land to go back to its natural state. Located in north Clarington, the 27-hectare (66-acre) farm is a headwater area for Soper Creek watershed, bisected by a cold- water trout stream and a forested valley. They have completed the retirement of more than 30 acres of farmland and have planted more than 20,000 trees. “This project has the potential to be a flagship project for private land stewardship due to the com- mitment and knowledge of the owner, the visibility of the project, and the existing multiple partner approach,” said Mr. Johnson. One of the special recognition awards go to the Clarington plan- ning department for it work on the Westside Marsh in Bow- manville. This meant that in order to preserve portions of the marsh, Clarington would have to make significant land exchanges between St. Marys Cement and the Municipality. Clarington also had to build bridges and roads in the context of the project. Por tions of town-owned Waver- ly Road were transferred to St. Marys Cement. Clarington also secured potions of the marsh and linked lands between the East- side Creek and Bowmanville Marsh. A work in progress, both ClOCA and Clarington are cur- rently working on a master plan what will focus future manage- ment of publicly owned lands in the Bowmanville Waterfront area. The Town of Whitby’s planning department has been recognized for two projects: Lake Iroquois Beach Tableland Acquisitions and the Taunton North Home- owners Environmental guide. Friends Like This Only Come Around Once A Year Muskoka Country Christmas 3-night pkg from $144* pp/pn Select accommodation, Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day brunch and a horse-drawn ride! Muskoka Family Magic New Year’s 3-night pkg from $183* pp/pn Select accommodation, Muskoka Family Magic New Year’s Eve Party and New Year’s Day Brunch. Voted “Best Resort in Canada” To discover more magical holiday and winter packages call 1-800-461-4393 or visit us at www.deerhurstresort.com * Some conditions apply. Add Some Muskoka Family Magic To Your Holidays A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc. Canada Hardwood Flooring Inc. BAYLY ALLIANCEBROCKLIVERPOOLWe’ve MovedWe’ve Moved Come visit our NEW larger showroom 1547 Bayly St. Pickering 905-420-3285 Ask about o u r Christmas Specials Durham residents prove they love Mother Nature Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser Irv Harrell, along with wife Kay, were honoured by CLOCA this week at its an- nual Watershed Awards. Durham woman earns national award By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM –Gail Budd isn’t one to herald her achieve- ments. In fact, those who know her say the 56-year-old with the biggest of hearts has always put the needs of others before her own. And that’s why she was awarded Allianz Canada’s National Caregivers Award this month. “I never expected this,” Ms. Budd said at a recent ceremony held by family and friends in her Oshawa co-op. The single mother of two special-needs teenagers said she hasn’t thought of what she’ll do with the $10,000 accompanying the award, but added it will definitely come in handy. Reading about the award in a magazine, Bev- erly Britton said she in- stantly thought of her sis- ter and began writing a nominating letter. Her sub- mission was chosen by a panel of judges from hun- dreds of nominations to be the one annual award the insurance company hands out nationally. “I read the ad and thought, ‘Oh my goodness, she’s a caregiver all right,’” she said. “She’s wonderful, caring and loving.” Ms. Budd was 38 and sin- gle when she adopted Daniel, a 12-month old with Down’s syndrome. His spe- cial needs didn’t deter her in the least. In fact, the as- sistant group home direc- tor said she specifically wanted to find a child like him. “I saw a lot of orphans in the group home and I be- lieved that group homes were good, but a family was even better,” she explained. Three years later, she adopted three-year-old Joshua, who has cerebral palsy. Ms. Budd eventually had to quit her job to care for the boys, who have both required a lot of medical at- tention. Daniel, alone, has had three open-heart surg- eries and now wears a pacemaker. She’s had her own health problems too. A survivor of ovarian cancer, Ms. Budd underwent triple-bypass surgery in October after suffering a heart attack. “Gail is a single mother doing a 24-hour job and she does it with such grace,” said Catherine Molnar, co- ordinator of children ser- vices with Oshawa-Claring- ton Community Living. While Ms. Budd has sup- port workers to help give her a break, Ms. Molnar said the mother has never once asked for the group’s respite services. “The support of the com- munity around her has been great and she has a great faith in God,” she added. As for Ms. Budd, she doesn’t regret her decision 17 y ears ago and hopes her story will inspire others to see adoption in a different light. “The best thing to come out of this would be if all the childless couples and single mothers out there could see how wonderful it is to adopt,” she said. “My life is so happy because of Daniel and Joshua.” www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 23 A/P We GO to a lot more places than just work. You can GO shopping, to a show or just out for the day. You can save with a GO group pass too. For the same price as two adult fares, up to 5 people *g et unlimited travel between two fare zones all day long. To find out more about all the places y ou can take the GO, visit our website. Or, just give us a call. 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Clarington mayor says site should not go to waste DURHAM –Clarington and Durham were put on the international map thanks to the bid to host ITER and Clarington Mayor John Mutton says he wants to follow through on the tremendous poten- tial the site offers. “I want to see some- thing that is going to cre- ate construction jobs and high-technology jobs,” he said, noting the ITER process proved what a tremendous location Clar- ington is for a research and development or ener- gy project. During the site-selection process, the Clarington site, owned by Ontario Power Genera- tion (OPG), got top marks from the international community for its techni- cal infrastructure and socio-economic conditions to host the energy re- search facility but lost out on the chance to host the project when the Canadi- an government failed to get the bid on the table in time for an international decision. Now, says the mayor, he will be looking to set up a meeting with OPG to ex- plore the possibility of building advanced Candu reactors (ACRs), the next generation of Canadian- technology reactors, on the site to create a ‘Dar- lington B.’ According to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), the Crown corpo- ration that is currently working on the ACRs, the design and construction could be ready within the next decade. One advan- tage suggested by AECL of the newer Candu is a shorter, less expensive construction cost. High- end construction costs are an issue that has always plagued nuclear energy and driven up what would otherwise be a very inex- pensive energy. The mayor said he would also consider other options for research and development or other en- ergy generation projects on the site. John Earl, spokesman for OPG, said he could not comment on the compa- ny’s interest in going for- ward with a project on the site at this time, noting it would be “premature” to speculate on hypothetical options put forward by re- gional governments. Gary Polonsky, presi- dent of the University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology (UOIT) who served as chairman of the Iter Community Council says while Canada did not move forward on its bid to host ITER, Ontario must still grapple with the fu- ture of energy generation in this province both for the near and distant fu- ture. “Ontario needs to do everything it can to ensure its energy supply. I don’t see anything out there at this time to keep our econ- omy going other than nu- clear,” Dr. Polonsky said. He noted energy conser- vation and technologies such as wind and solar generation are “wonderful to help reduce our need for mega projects but we still do need the mega pro- jects.” As to whether the Clar- ington site is the place for that, he says, “There will be lots of people who feel we have enough nuclear capacity within Durham while others will feel we have the understanding and the comfort with it and should volunteer to do another Candu. I am happy to work toward whatever they decide. Cer- tainly by creating the largest school of nuclear engineering and science in Canada (here in Durham) UOIT has taken the leap of faith.” A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Season’s Greetings from Durham Region Works Department (905) 579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 Email: recycling@region.durham.on.ca Keep on Santa’s “Good List” this year by using two or more Blue Boxes Empty paint & aerosol cans with lids removed All plastic bottles with a twist off top Milk, juice & drink cartons Metal food & beverage cans Glass bottles & jars CONTAINERS Junk mail & envelopes Catalogues & phone books Newspapers, office, computer and scrap paper PAPERS Blue Boxes make excellent Christmas Gifts! Flatten and bundle cardboard & boxboard no larger than a Blue Box...place next to or on top of the Blue Boxes! What’s next for Durham following ITER decision? JOHN MUTTON Looking for something to cre- ate jobs. Conference helps take the sting out of loss DURHAM –Retail theft and fraud in Durham Re- g ion has increased at an alarming rate in the past few years. Durham’s retailers and Durham Regional Police have decided to team up for a one-day conference with a focus on partner- ships and cracking down on active theft and fraud in Durham Region. The conference took place Dec. 4 at the Home Depot in Oshawa, with a discus- sion on how retailers lose millions of dollars a year due to theft and fraud. The Durham Regional Police and some of Durham’s largest retail- ers hope that the confer- ence will inspire the com- munity to pool its re- sources to act against these crimes. 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Please recycle this paper Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser Ashley Ledger, left, and Kim Roberts were part of a huge team of students who put together a massive 60-plus building ginger- bread village. The village is being used as a fund-raiser for the Hospital for Sick Children. Fund-raising never tasted so good Students produce 1,000 kilogram gingerbread village DURHAM – Oshawa stu- dents brought a village to the city yesterday. Central Collegiate In- stitute baking students have created a huge gin- gerbread village, ‘A City of Dreams.’ They brought the tasty creation to the Hospital for Sick Chil- dren in Toronto, Tuesday, where the 60-plus build- ings that make up the vil- lage will likely be raffled off as a fund-raiser for the hospital. “It took 50 students roughly a thousand hours to build the gingerbread part of it,” said baking teacher Dave Brown, not- ing the creation is so big it’s a challenge to figure out how to break it up and raffle it off. The students were on hand to help kids deco- rate gingerbread cookies and sell raffle tickets. The village’s statistics are astonishing: it is 33.5 square metres in size; weighs over 1,000 kilo- grams; includes 450 kilo- g rams of icing sugar; about 363 kilograms of g ingerbread dough; and is populated by 150 tiny gingerbread men. The vil- lage includes a miniature Hospital for Sick Chil- dren. Far from being a bur- den to create, Mr. Brown says the students consid- ered it a labour of love. “They’re skipping class- es, coming in early, com- ing in at noon; they’re a very proud bunch of kids,” he says. Pillsbury, Whitby Toy- ota, Olympic Wholesale and TD Canada Trust do- nated materials or cash to help make it possible - and Mr. Brown shyly ad- mits he helped out as well. Central’s gift to the hospital coincided with a $110,000 donation from Home Hardware stores. After just two years of gingerbread creations for charity, it’s becoming a Christmas tradition at Central. “It’s really snowballed,” said Mr. Brown. “People are talking next year already, how they want to get involved and help.” Campaign focus turning to awareness By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer DURHAM – A new cancer centre is closer to becoming a reality with recent donations of thou- sands of dollars. The Heroes of Hope Cam- paign was started with the in- tention of bringing world-class cancer care to Durham Region. “People from as far away as... Haliburton will be able to ac- cess the facility, rather than travelling into major centres that are often so far away they have to find overnight accom- modations,” says Andrea Rus- sell, campaign director. Ms. Russell says groups, busi- nesses and organizations are raising most of the needed funds, through golf tourna- ments and selling items to the public. “Now that the campaign is winding down, we’re able to focus on educating people about the benefits of the cancer centre,” she says, adding that more people seem to be aware now of what the campaign is all about. “Now that we’ve kind of plant- ed those seeds, the centre is reaping the benefits.” Ms. Russell says it’s impor- tant to recognize the people who donate because they go above and beyond in their effort to raise funds. “When you say cancer, every- one has someone who comes to mind. We just want to make sure people have the care they need.... To improve their lives we need to bring the care here.” The campaign recently recog- nized 26 donors who gave be- tween $1,000 and $20,000. They include: Ashland Drew Canada, Avon Canada, the Croatian Cul- tural & Sports Club Adria Inc., Darlington Steel, Donevan Col- legiate High School, the Durham Filipino-Canadian So- ciety Inc., the Employees of Au- tomodular Assemblies Inc., the Employees of Minacs, Father Francis Mahoney Catholic School, Father Leo J. Austin Catholic School, Henry Street High School, the Kiwanis Club Sydenham-Oshawa, Lynn Lewis and Family, the Masonic Foun- dation of Ontario, Michael Blair and Family, the Ontario Power Generation-Executive Slo Pitch Baseball Team, the Oshawa Folk Arts Council, OSSO Elec- tric Supplies Inc., the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 - Bowmanville, the S. Croce Di Magliano Social Club of Durham, St. John The Baptist Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the Survivor Thrivers Dragon Boat Team, The Royal Canadi- an Legion Branch 322 - Ajax, The SAL Group, the Toronto East Club A.C.T./U.C.T., and Wal-Mart-Ajax. For more information, go to www.heroesofhope.on.ca, or call campaign headquarters at 905- 576-8711 ext. 4176. A/P PAGE 34 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com DEC. 25 - JAN. 1 Buy tickets at www.disneyonice.com Ticket Centers, Arena Box Office or call (416) 870-8000 TICKET PRICES: $75 Front Row - $60 VIP - $37.50 - $25.00 - $15.00 (Service charges and handling fees may apply; prices do not include $.95 CRF fee) Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. DEC. 25 3:00 PM DEC. 26 3:00 PM 7:00 PM DEC. 27 11:00 AM 3:00 PM 7:00 PM DEC. 28 11:00 AM 3:00 PM DEC. 29 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 30 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 31 12 NOON 4:00 PM JAN. 1 3:00 PM Cancer centre donations keep growing www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 35 P WEE WATCH is looking for loving, responsible Providers to care for children in their home. 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So far the count is 69,478 students at the board, including 22,335 high school students, 1,400 of which are last year’s Grade 12 students who came back for a fifth year of high school. “A larger number of stu- dents stayed back to do more Grade 12 (courses) than what we expected,” she says. The students are repeating credits to upgrade their marks, however with all but two of the public high schools on the semester system, the vast majority will be on their way to college, university or the work force come the new year. The same holds true at the Durham Catholic District School Board: 421 high school students, over five per cent of this year’s total, are taking a fifth year of high school. As a result, the current numbers show that the board’s high school student population is down by just 160 from last year, even though both Grade 12 and OAC students graduat- ed in June, creating a double cohort of graduates. All of the Catholic high schools are on the semester system. Ms. Nancekivell said there are other factors to account for the board’s estimated 22,335 high school students. Five hundred more Grade 9 students than were projected showed up for school this Sep- tember. New to the Durham system, those students are over and above the large Grade 8 graduating class from June of more than 5,000 stu- dents. As well, both Ms. Nancekiv- ell and David Visser, the Catholic board’s business su- perintendent, say the student population “bubble,” where the largest concentration of students is found, is in the later elementary grades. That means the elementary student population will decline as the secondary population rises. The Province provides a de- clining enrolment grant to boards to help them compen- sate for fewer students, since student numbers drive the Province’s student-focused funding model. Mr. Visser says the declining enrolment grant covers about 60 per cent of the cost of lost students, noting the projected increase in the high school population should compensate for the loss of the fifth year students. “We do have growth in our secondary panel, so I think our long-term projections show us to be in good stead,” he says. Mr. Visser notes it’s not a given that all of this year’s Grade 12s will leave the sys- tem - some, even many, might return for a fifth year in Sep- tember, 2004 as well. P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Rougemount Square 375 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-509-4797 STORE HOURS: Mon., Tues. & Wed. 9am - 6pm; Thurs. 9am - 6pm & Fri. 9am - 7pm; Saturday 8am - 6pm; Sunday 10am - 5pm Tiano’s Quality Produce Garden Fresh Quality Fruits & Vegetables Tiano’s Quality Produce Garden Fresh Quality Fruits & Vegetables Product of U.S.A. ROMAINE LETTUCE EA Product of U.S.A. LARGE CRISPY CELERY EA Product of U.S.A. 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But, the Ontario education minis- ter says that doesn’t mean the gov- ernment is using the $5.6-billion debt as an excuse not to fulfil promises it made during the recent provincial election campaign. “We are working on a plan to deal with the extremely large debt left to us and we’re not making it a deal- breaker at all,” he says. Improving the province’s educa- tion system remains the govern- ment’s top priority, Mr. Kennedy says. However, the Liberals want ad- vice from a wide variety of groups and individuals as it prepares a spring budget. The Province’s fiscal challenge means the coming year will see the government make perhaps the “toughest choices” of its mandate. “There’s no bones about it, we can’t conjure up $6 billion out of thin air,” Mr. Kennedy says. “There are choices involved in that.” He says the Liberals “have seen nothing so far to indicate we can’t de- liver over the next few years” on the promises that brought the party to power. Ed Hodgins, the Durham District School Board’s business superinten- dent, says if the government is going to start somewhere in education, it should update the funding model benchmarks. Those benchmarks, which he de- scribes as “sort of the basic parame- ters of the funding model,” determine how much boards receive to cover virtually all of their costs. “I’m aware that it doesn’t have the glitz to it, but it’s important from my perspective at least,” he says. Mo rdechai Rozanski, in his review of provincial education funding iden- tified a shortfall in the system, large- ly because the benchmarks had not been updated since the late 1990s. Mr. Hodgins says with the rate cap coming off the price of electricity, higher natural gas prices, and text- books and school supplies in general costing more, the Province needs to recognize boards’ inflationary pres- sures. However, he notes, doing so would come with a high price tag: Dr. Rozanski estimated it would cost $1.1 billion to update the benchmarks. Another area that should be a pri- ority is school maintenance. Mr. Hod- gins says it’s cheaper to maintain school facilities than replace them. The throne speech stated the gov- ernment in the new year would “en- gage Ontarians in a new dialogue.” A spokesman in the premier’s of- f ice said announcements on the exact form of the consultations would be made at a later date. $9 5 .0 0 A c q u i s i t i o n * $9 5 .0 0 A c q u i s i t i o n * $95.00 Acquisition* T h e n J u s t M a k e P a y m e n t s T h e n J u s t M a k e P a y m e n t s Then Just Make Payments All Vehicles will have payments clearly mark ed P i c k a Ve h i c l e - P i c k a P a y m e n t P i c k a V eh i c l e - P i c k a P a y m e n t Pick a Vehicle - Pick a Payment FINAL 2 DAYS! 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Dick Crosby, left, co-ordinator of family services for the Salvation Army, collected the items from Lions president Len Crocker. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 37 A/P more than you came for Friday, December 12th to Sunday, December 14th Don’t miss these Saturday-only specials!May not be combined with any other offer. save 50% men’s Polo Jeans oxford cloth sport shirts Reg. $49.99 Sale $24.99 save 50% women’s and men’s Etonic athletic walking shoes Reg. $89.99 Sale $44.99 save 45% diamond earrings and pendants save 30% Christmas pins and earrings save 40% men’s Adidas athletic fashions save 25% Proctor- Silex sand- wich grill or breadmaker sale $4.99 men’s Wilson 5-pack sport sock. Reg. $8.99. save 50% bed-in-a-bag. While quantities last. Excludes Bay value. save 50% Trieste watches by Wittnauer save 40% watches by Anne Klein and Guess $79.99 men’s Calvin Klein robes. Comparable value $150. $29.99 men’s Dockers sweaters. 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Should the provincial legislature approve the amendments, the compa- nies would have to disclose the salaries and benefits paid during the last four years to employees who earned more than $100,000 annually. “We’re cleaning up the mess left by the former gov- ernment and working hard to f ix what’s broken,” Mr. Duncan added. “We’re committed to making gov- ernment work better by making it more transpar- ent and accountable to the people paying for it.” Passed in 1996, the Public Sector Disclosure Act re- quires that the Finance Ministry release a listing of all public-sector employees paid $100,000 or more in the previous year. It applies to the provincial government, Crown agencies and corpo- rations, and publicly-fund- ed organizations, such as hospitals, municipalities, school boards, universities and colleges. Angie Robson, a spokesman for Mr. Dun- can, said when the former Ontario Hydro was broken up in the late 1990s, the new companies weren’t re- quired to disclose salaries. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 10 - Dec. 14/03 Unique bills and coins unite at showcase www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 39 A/P Durham Region’s Protest The Hero shares stage with rock’s current stars DURHAM – A local band is cele- brating after opening a concert for the groups Korn and Limp Bizkit. Protest The Hero, from Whit- by, opened for the bands before a crowd of 6,000 people at the Arrow Hall in the International Centre in Mississauga in late November, much to the band's surprise and delight. "We got a call the night before from our booking agency, SL Feldman," said guitar player Tim Millar. "I guess the opening band dropped out and they needed someone fast. It was just the luck of the draw. We jumped on it." Protest The Hero is made up of Millar, Luke Hoskin, guitar, Rody Walker, vocals, Moe Carl- son, drums, and Aris Mirabdol- baghi, bass, all just 17. All five are Grade 12 students and have been playing as a band for more than four years. Millar, Hoskin, Walker and Carlson go to An- derson Collegiate, while Mirab- dolbaghi goes to Father Leo Austin Catholic Secondary School. Millar got the call from Carl- son but didn't think he was seri- ous. "At first, I just thought they were playing a joke on me," Mil- lar said. "It was just so outra- geous. I just thought he was jok- ing around. I was excited." While the band has toured throughout Ontario and the Maritimes, the chance to play such a large venue was new. "The biggest crowd we had played before was 450," Millar said. "It didn't really sink in until we got there. It was like nothing else we've ever done before. Just hearing 6,000 people cheering!" There were bodyguards and barriers to keep the crowd from the stage, something Protest The Hero has never experi- enced, he said. "It was a really exciting experi- ence," agreed Mirabdolbaghi. "We just kind of enjoyed the show. It was a lot of fun." He added Protest The Hero doesn't play the same type of music as the two featured bands but knew the chance to play with them was too good to pass up. "A lot of people hadn't heard us before so it was really taking our music before a new demo- graphic. It's probably one of our most beneficial shows," he said. Protest The Hero is a socially conscious band, he said. Its music carries a message and it got through to 6,000 people, Mirabdolbaghi said. The band hopes those people went home to think about what they heard, he said. Protest The Hero's songs have included ones about the homeless in Oshawa and the Middle East situation, a topic near to Mirabdolbaghi's heart. The band wants people to ed- ucate themselves about impor- tant issues, he added. "We don't' really classify it," said Millar of Protest The Hero's music. "Anything we like we try to incorporate it into our music. We don't really conform to any genre." The group writes their own music and has put out two recordings. The latest, 'A Calcu- lated Use of Sound', contains six songs and is available through HMV. Their music can also be ordered through Fab and on the Internet at www.interpark.com, indiepool.com and under- groundoperation. com. The members are currently working on songs for their first full-length CD, expected to be out late spring or early summer 2004. "We're not trying to force any- thing out," said Mirabdolbaghi. The band has been together since Grade 8. Millar, Hoskin, Walker and Carlson went to Dr. Thornton Public School and de- cided to play guitar together and then to form a band. Carl- son rented drums and they went looking for a bass player, f inding one through a friend who went to school at Pringle Creek Public School with Mirabdolbaghi. "There was good chemistry," said Millar. "We all get along, there's never any fights. We write music together and we all put our two cents in. Things have been good." And maybe even better after their latest concert. Mirabdolbaghi said the band members are giving some con- sideration to taking some time off from their education, once they've finished high school next year, to concentrate on their music and do more exten- sive touring. Locally, their favourite venue is The Dungeon in Oshawa and they'll be playing there in Janu- ary, on a date yet to be deter- mined. A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com 905-426-6242 Located in Wal-Mart Ajax OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. Entertainment FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ DAVID STELL, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 The following movies open in local theatres this weekend: ‘Something’s Gotta Give’ Directed by Nancy Myers Starring Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet Harry Sanborn is a New York music mogul with a libido much younger than his years. During a rendezvous with his newest girl- friend, Marin, at her mother's Hampton beach house, Harry develops chest pains and even- tually winds up being nursed by Marin's mother, Erica Barry, a successful, divorced New York playwright. In the process, Harry devel- ops romantic heart pangs for Erica. However, some habits die hard, and when Harry hesitates to pursue Erica, his thirty-some- thing doctor becomes smitten with her. Harry undergoes a true change of heart when he fights to win Erica back. Also opening in theatres this weekend are 'Stuck on You' and 'Love Don't Cost A Thing.' FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON durham region.com Something gives for Nicholson Protest makes a statement From left, Tim Millar, Moe Carlson, Rody Walker, Aris Mirabdolbaghi and Luke Hoskin are Protest the Hero. ‘Timeline’ made her a believer Here's what one reader thought about the movie 'Time- line,' which opened in local the- atres last weekend. This movie was awesome. It was entertaining and it strengthened my belief that if you do go back in time you can't change history. Timeline was very well thought out. Alexandra Hutchinson Hampton You be the reviewer! E-mail re- views of any new movie to dstell@durhamregion.com. Re- views should be no longer than 250 words. Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton star in ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ new in the- atres this weekend. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 41 P If you don’t receive “Service Worth Paying For” or have any questions or delivery concerns please call The News Advertiser at: 905-683-5117 CARRIERS COLLECT EVERY THREE WEEKS SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR 100% is kept by the carrier as payment for their delivery. You RECEIVE Valuable coupons. You could WIN a $1,000.00 Shopping Spree! 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Access areas to Pine Creek where our crews were working have also been restored. The mineral oil was analyzed and is classified as non-PCB. There is no risk to public health and there are no significant environmental and ecological impacts resulting from the spill. However, we will continue to monitor Pine Creek in the coming months. We r ecognize this incident has been a concern for the local community. Hydro One takes its responsibility to local communities and the environment very seriously and we regret his unfortunate incident. We appreciate the support that has been received from the Community and apologize for any inconvenience during our clean-up efforts. Thank you for your patience. Sincerely, Myles D’Arcey Vice President, Station Services Hydro One Inc. Don’t know WHAT to get that special someone this year? Ask us about our great deals! ® Travel Services GIVE THE GIFT OF TRAVEL THIS CHRISTMAS! Travel Choice American Express 905-428-1328 or 1-800-669-1257 www.travelchoice.ca Travellers Cheques and Gift Cheques available! 24 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS 100 WESTNEY RD. S. AJAX 905-619-2229 EAST SIDE MARIO’S NEXT TO THE GO STATION Each day until Dec. 24th we’ll draw a child’s colour sheet to win a toy! Gift certificates available in $10, $25, $50 denominations N.E. CORNER WHITES & KINGSTON 905-420-0669 UNBELIEVABLE LUNCH COMBOS Under $ 7 & 15 Min. or FREE! Keeping an eye on the arts scene News Editor David Stell E-mail David with all your entertainment news at dstell@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group Black and white and read - all over! Enter a poem in 2004 Writers’ Circle contest DURHAM – Local poets are invited to submit poems for the annual Dan Sullivan Memorial Poetry Contest run by the Writers' Circle of Durham Region. Total cash prizes of $1,000 are offered in three cate- gories: children, 12 and under; youth, 18 and under; and adult. The contest is named for a WCDR member who, in 1995, died at a WCDR poetry read- ing. Entries must be post- marked no later than Feb. 15, 2004. Poems should be not more than 30 lines, typed on plain paper. The entries, along with contact informa- tion and a $10 entry fee, $5 for children and youth, should be sent to The Dan Sullivan Memorial Poetry Contest, category children or youth or adult, c/o The Writers' Circle of Durham Region, P.O. Box 323, Ajax, ON L1S 3C5. Winners will be announced in June and first place en- tries will be published in WCDR's magazine and on its Web site. Complete contest rules can be found at WCDR's Web site, www.wcdr.org, or by contacting WCDR through mail at the above address. Practise your prose Dec. 23, 24 event is free to everyone AJAX – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints invites you to learn the real meaning of Christmas. The Pickering Chapel, 119 Church St. S., Ajax hosts the Christmas Na- tivity Pageant The Real Meaning of Christmas, Tuesday, Dec. 23 and Wednesday, Dec. 24. Shows begin each night at 6:30 and 8 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Hot chocolate and cookies will be served after each performance. Nativity pageant examines real meaning of Christmas HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Sun., Dec. 14, 6:35 pm vs. Plymouth “N a t i o n a l S p o r t s N i g h t ” • Fri., Dec. 12, 7:35 pm vs. BellevilleSports FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 A/P PAGE 42 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Women can put the boots to winter weather at soccer tourney DURHAM --Area women's soccer teams are needed for the second an- nual YWCA of Durham Women's In- door Soccer Tournament in Oshawa next month. The tournament is Saturday, Jan. 10, starting at 8 a.m. at the YWCA Family Programs Centre, 1 McGrigor St. Each team is guaranteed three 40-minute games. Prizes are award- ed to the top teams. Cost is $200 per team or $20 per person. Deadline to register is Jan. 5. For more information, call the YWCA Family Programs Centre at 905-723-YWCA (9922). Skate with Santa Dec. 21, feed those in need PICKERING -- The Skate Canada- Pickering Skating Club hosts an up- coming exhibition featuring its three synchro skating teams, as well as to help the area's needy this Christmas. The demonstration event show- cases the three teams at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex's Delaney ice pad Sunday, Dec. 21, starting at noon. At the same time, the club also hosts a 'Skate With Santa' event. The cost of participation is a non-perish- able food item for the local food bank. Refreshments are provided for all participants, with candy canes for the kids. Last chance to register for Attack volleyball house league DURHAM --The Durham Attack Volleyball Club will host its final signup session for its boys' winter house league program next week. Registration is set for Wednes- day, Dec. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. each night at the Pickering High School upper cafeteria. The program will be run in two divisions: peewee (Grade 5 and 6), and bantam (Grade 7, 8, and 9). The head coaches are Scott Burrows and Marius Wojcik. Cost is $110 and includes 10 ses- sions of volleyball with drills and games, Durham Attack uniform T- shirt, team picture and pizza party on the final day. Pickering High School is at 180 Church St. N., north of Hwy. 2, in Ajax. For more information, call Bur- rows at 905-721-9042. Sports Briefs DECEMBER 12, 2003 Junior squad wins DEAA crown By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX --A fine season just got better for the Applecroft Public School junior girls' volleyball team. The squad ended what can best be described as an incredible court season after winning the Durham Elementary Athletic As- sociation (DEAA) championship for public elementary schools in Whitby on Monday evening. The Applecroft girls claimed a straight set victory in a pair of close 27-25, 25-23 over Meadow- crest games to capture the DEAA title at the Final Four tourna- ment hosted at Leslie McFarlane Public School in Whitby. According to Applecroft co- coach Paul Koot, the players' abil- ity to play cohesively was the key to a strong season that culminat- ed in the all-Durham title. "We passed the ball very well and they played as a team. There's not just one individual on our team, but it's the whole team," says Koot, who's aided by co-coaches Jennifer Taylor- Kowch and Angie Birchard. "They're passing skills are very good." To get to the final, the Apple- croft squad defeated William Dunbar school of Pickering in the semifinal match, winning in straight games, 25-12, 25-15. Koot says his players have been amazing this season, playing ap- proximately 50 to 60 games and losing only two sets all year. The team also claimed the tourna- ment championship at the Mav- erick tournament in Whitby earli- er in the season. ••• Underdogs throughout the court season, the Westney Heights Public School's junior boys' volleyball team almost pulled off the biggest upset of them all in the DEAA final. Westney Heights -- the eighth- ranked team in the DEAA Sweet Sixteen tournament -- made it all the way to the final, losing a hard- fought match to Meadowcrest Public School from Brooklin 25- 21, 25-18 in the Final Four event, also hosted at Leslie McFarlane. To get to the final, Westney Heights upended the number- one ranked team from Glen Dhu in Whitby 26-24, 27-25, in the semifinal. "Considering we were seeded number eight, we did remarkably well to finish second," says West- ney Heights co-coach Linda Biggs, who coaches the team with her husband, Jim. "They played above what they've ever played before." The Westney Heights team's confidence was sky high entering the Final Four after an outstand- ing outing at the Sweet Sixteen event. Despite their low seeding, Westney Heights finished second in their pool and crossed over to meet the first place team in the other pool, William Dunbar from Pickering. The Ajax team defeat- ed their Pickering opposition to book their ticket to the Final Four showdown. Team members are Nicholas Navarro, Curtis Dewar, Jonathan Germain, Daniel Betts, Shane Lock, Brendan Lane, Paul Fair, Spencer McLeod, Scott Spencer, John Barbas, Marley Patterson, Christian Vieira, Dondre Wynter and Nikola Atanasovski. Applecroft girls queens of the court A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Nicole Cain of Ajax’s Applecroft Public School gets set to make a return during DEAA junior girls’ Final Four volleyball tournament action at Leslie McFarlane Public School in Whitby on Wednesday night. Applecroft won two straight games over Brooklin’s Meadowcrest school to capture the Durham elementary school crown. See other photo on page 44. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 43 P By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX --A number of Annandale Curling Club rinks are shooting to be in the zone when they compete at their respective playdowns this weekend. Annandale rinks are primed to take the first step in the qualifica- tion process as men's, women's and bantam girls' and boys' On- tario Curling Association (OCA) zone events get under way. The Ajax-based club is sending one women's team to the zone event in Port Perry Dec. 12 to 14. Laura MacKay, Kim Bourque and Paige MacLean will aid skip Kris- tine Moore. Two of seven teams in the double-knockout event ad- vance to regionals in Napanee Jan. 2 to 4. The zone represents the first step on the road to qual- ifying for the Scott Tournament of Hearts championship. Two Annandale men's team are competing in the zone play- downs, also in Port Perry Dec. 12 to 14. Blair Metrakos teams with Jason March, Dave Hutchison and Matt Critchley. Meanwhile, Gord Norton skips a team of War- ren Leslie, Barry Moyland and Ken Moore. Two of 11 teams in the double- knockout event advance to the re- gionals in East York Jan. 3 and 4. Finally, Annandale has three entrants at the bantam girls' and boys' zone playdowns in Uxbridge Dec. 13 to 15. One girls' entry recently won the junior ladies' zone. Kaitlin Leslie skips the team, which also includes vice Kayla Bianchi, sec- ond Tracy O'Leary, and lead Lau- ren Hong. Alex Bianchi coaches the team. Leslie Pyne skips the second Annandale entry, with Heather Bell as vice, second Leahanne Legrow and lead Stacey Hogan. Jennifer McGhee serves as coach. Annandale's boys' team con- sists of skip Tim March, vice Patrick Janssen, second Tyler Anderson and lead Peter Tak. The coach is Paul Bourque. The bantam event sends two of four teams in girls' and boys' events to the regionals in Whitby Jan. 3 and 4. Two winning teams there advance to the provincials, hosted by Annandale in Febru- ary. ••• Two Annandale rinks had a successful day Dec. 6 at the OCA Silver Tankard zone playdown for double-rink teams, held at the Unionville Curling Club. Annandale teams skipped by Warren Leslie and Gord Norton won it and their way to regionals in Uxbridge April 3. It took 12 ends for the pair of teams to win 18-16 over Tam Heather in the final. With Leslie were Bianchi, Jason March, and Metrakos. With Nor- ton were Dave Hutchison, Marvin Harrison and Ron Alexander. A win at the regionals will put the teams on home ice for the provincial finals, slated for An- nandale April 4. Annandale clubs zone in on regional curling berths Panthers shoot out the Stars on the way to tourney title Pickering bantam selects capture Burlington crown PICKERING —The Pickering Pan- thers bantam select hockey team captured its second tournament title in as many weeks, this time winning the Burlington champi- onship. In the final, the Panthers de- feated longtime nemesis, the Richmond Hill Stars, 3-1 to take the championship banner. The win avenged a loss to Richmond Hill earlier in the tournament. Robert Barron led the way with a two-goal effort. He also received the most valuable player of the game award for his scoring touch in the final. Brendan Doyle added an insurance marker in the last minute of play and earned an as- sist on the winning goal along with Michael Scott. Pickering defeated the Bramp- ton Sharpshooters 4-2 in the semifinal. Brampton provided lots of pressure, but had trouble finishing against a tough Pan- thers defence of Kylle Purcell, Brandon Racicot, Adam Wilkin- son, Matt Frawley, Mark Hoyne and Andrew Brien. Mark Badcock led the offensive thrust with two goals. Sean Walk- er, with the winner, and Brad Spiers completed the scoring. As- sists went to Bryan Kirow and Brien each with two, Mark Jo- vanov and Spiers. Pickering defeated the host Burlington team 5-2. Again, Bad- cock led the way with two goals. Michael Degroot, Doyle and Pur- cell also tallied. Jovanov earned two assists, and Barron, Scott, Spiers, Purcell and Kirow added one apiece. Pickering's lone loss came against Richmond Hill by a 3-1 count. Barron picked up the lone goal on an assist from Doyle. Daniel Thorpe and Jeff Love provided solid goaltending throughout the tournament and were outstanding in the clincher. Greg Scott coaches the team, assisted by Steve Spiers and Bob Thorpe. Larry Brien is the trainer and Joan Doyle is the manager. The Pickering Panthers bantam select team captured the championship at the Burlington tournament recently. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Applecroft girls A-1 in volleyball AJAX –– The Applecroft Public School junior girls’ volleyball team carried off the championship banner after winning at the Durham Elementary Athletic Asso- ciation (DEAA) Final Four tournament in Whitby on Wednesday night. Team members are, in front row, left to right, Kayla Donahue, Natalie Wright, Sentoree Ka- mara and Angelica Ogunsakin. In back row are Nicole Cain, Shanika Riley, Shannon Campbell, Jill Purves, Lauren Griffiths, Kathryn Bean and Amanda Campbell. Missing from the photo was Lynsay Ferris. Canada’s newest University opened in September 2003 with a 21st century vision of learning, research and service excellence. 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THE UNIVERSITY OF ONTARIO INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Executive Assistant ESL Curriculum Developer Durham College is currently seeking a curriculum developer for levels 9 and 10 for the English as a Second Language program. This is a 24 hour per week contract position and will commence January 2004. For further details, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca. Resumés should be forwarded to jobs@durhamc.on.ca, no later than December 18, 2003. Competition No. AC03-33 COLLEGE Located in Pickering, SARP Sewer Services has an opening for a: SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Reporting to the regional controller, your responsibilities will include all the duties normally associated with this position, namely; •Process the payroll and payables •Act as a resource for billing clerks and other office personnel; •Prepare the monthly remittances of GST, payroll tax- es, and other payroll related yearly reports •Prepare the monthly bank reconciliation; •Maintain the various monthly accounting schedules (deposits & advances, prepaid, accrued, fixed assets, etc.) •Prepare the monthly financial statements (preparation and posting of journal entries, regular, recurring, or specials, GL reconciliation); •Analyze variances to budget and various other tasks as required by the company; •Prepare year-end audit files and assist the auditors. If you have over 5 years of general accounting experi- ence with a professional accounting designation, you are computer proficient with general office software (Microsoft Excel and Word) and accounting software and wish to apply, please send your resume to: Ser DaSilva, SARP Sewer Services Or fax: 905-683-4668 E-mail ser.dasilva@sarp-onyx.ca Haas TCM Haas is a large multinational chemical man- agement services company. We specialize in reducing cost and improving processes asso- ciated with chemical use in manufacturing. Job Description:We are looking for administrative support for purchasing, logistics and inventory control. Qualifications Include:Minimum 2 years purchasing experience and a post secondary graduate of a business related program. For additional information on our company Please visit our website at: www.haastcm.com Please send all resumes and correspondence to the attention of: Operations Manager Haas TCM P.O. Bo x 30 Whitby, ON. L1N-5R7 The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is a results-oriented school district that provides excellent educational programs and services to students in a variety of urban and rural centres in Peterborough and Northumberland counties and the Municipality of Clarington. Our primary purpose is academic achievement. We are also committed to personal,social,life skills and citizenship development. We build the capacity of our employees by emphasizing leadership development and staff training. We are currently accepting applications for .15 Grade 8 Core French teacher (40 minute class Mon - Fri mornings). Please apply by telephone and submit a covering letter and resume stating your specific formal qualifications,and other relevant information,by December 19, 2003 to: Joe Tompkins, principal Prince of Wales PS 1211 Monaghan Road S Peterborough, ON K9J 5L4 705-743-8595 fax 705-743-8762 Duties to commence as soon as possible. A satisfactory and valid Criminal Background Check is required of all individuals hired by KPRDSB. Angela Lloyd Dr. Avis Glaze Chairperson of the Board Director of Education The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is and Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all who apply,but advise that only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. ELEMENTARY FRENCH TEACHER KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is a results-oriented school district that provides excellent educational programs and services to students in a variety of urban and rural centres in Peterborough and Northumberland counties, and the Municipality of Clarington. Our primary purpose is academic achievement. We are also committed to personal, social, life skills and citizenship development. We build the capacity of our employees by emphasizing leadership development and staff training. We are currently inviting applications for the following two positions: 1) HR Specialist - Occupational Health and Safety 2) Benefits Clerk Please visit www.kpr.edu.on.ca and click on Human Resources for qualifications and application procedures. Applications should be received by 4:30 p.m.,December 23,2003. A satisfactory and valid Criminal Background Check is required of all individuals hired by KPRDSB. Angela Lloyd Dr. Avis Glaze Chairperson of the Board Director of Education The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all who apply,but advise that only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. HUMAN RESOURCES KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is a results-oriented school district that provides excellent educational programs and services to students in a variety of urban and rural centres in Peterborough and Northumberland counties, and the Municipality of Clarington. Our primary purpose is academic achievement. We are also committed to personal, social, life skills and citizenship development. We build the capacity of our employees by emphasizing leadership development and staff training. We are currently inviting applications for the following two positions: School Board Counsellor Speech and Language Pathologist Please visit www.kpr.edu.on.ca and click on Human Resources for qualifications and application procedures. Applications should be received by 4:30 p.m., December 19, 2003. A satisfactory and valid Criminal Background Check is required of all individuals hired by KPRDSB. Angela Lloyd Dr. Avis Glaze Chairperson of the Board Director of Education The Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all who apply,but advise that only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted. TEACHING AND LEARNING KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD REPORTER, FULL TIME Lindsay This Week Qualifications:Journalism diploma or degree, srong writing and researching skills;knowledge of Word, Quark Xpress and Adobe Photoshop programs;knowledge of media law;enthusiasm and a gift for story-telling. Closing date for applications: Monday, Dec 22 Send applications to: Lois Tuffin, Editor in chief 884 Ford St. Peterborough, ON K9J 6Y3 fax (705) 749-0074 ltuffin@mykawartha.com EXPERIENCED PARTS SPECIFIER Busy Chrysler Five Star Dealership needs an Experienced Parts Specifier to join its successful parts team. We offer excellent pay and bonus plan as well as benefit coverage and a great working environment. Forward resume to: 905-404-1764 Email: roberta@durhamchrysler.com *NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE* 40¢ to 45¢ per mile AZ DRIVERS $500.00 SIGN ON BONUS Good Rates/Benefits/Dental available Local and Mid East Runs Border Crossing required. Call: ONTARIO LABOUR FORCE 905-723-9600 COLLECT!! Fax: 905-723-6842 Purchaser/Sales Person Required Experience in Plumbing, Electrical and Hardware a MUST. Call for appointment Holland Building Centre 905-725-4709 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR required for busy horticultural business. Mature, well organized with good communication skills and pleasant telephone manner. Must have a minimum of 3 years accounting experience up to and including financial statements with Accpac, Simply Accounting and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. Please forward resumes to: P.O.Box 513, Brooklin, Ont. L1M 1B5 or e-mail to: ogs@sympatico.ca New East End Suzuki Dealership requires an experienced Part-time Receptionist for evening shift. Please call George (905)420-4800 CANADIAN FLORAL ACADEMY now offers you a three-week train- ing program in the floral industry. Complete training in business, marketing and job skills. Enroll now!! Call 905-436-7746. COMPUTER COURSES at Dur- ham College. MICROSOFT CER- TIFIED SYSTEMS ENGINEER, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CCNA, A+, MCSA. Changing career path? Tr ain at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca A LARGE NORTH AMERICAN fi- nancial services company is look- ing for unique individuals with leadership ability. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the fastest growing industry in the world. Training provided. No expe- rience necessary. Opportunity for advancement and excellent in- come potential for those with integ- rity and a good work ethic. Call Su- san Wenghofer 905-436-8499 or 1-866-787-3918 ext. 106 for an ap- pointment. YOUTH UNDER 30! Learn about self-employment and funding in Durham. Attend seminar - to regis- ter call BizBound 1-888-496-8356. AZ LOCAL DRIVER 5yrs exp flatbed, multi-axles & trains. 100 mile radius of Whitby, ON. Home every night. Hourly pay. Fax Resume, CVOR, Abstract to 905-683-9492 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call Leo at 905-435-0518 A ROCK & ROLL AT TITUDE $400-$600 weekly. Advertising Co. busiest time of year 15 positions to be filled immediately in customer service dept. Must enjoy loud music, no experience necessary Full time.Call Emily (905)571-4483 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the To ronto Star in Whitby, Ajax or Pickering. Earn up to $1100/mo. part-time. Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. AJAX - HERBAL ONE.Health Counsellor. Come join our dynam- ic team! Please drop resume in person, 235 Bayly (Yuk Yuk's Pla- za). AJAX DAYCARE requires cook. Experience would be an asset. Please fax your resume to 905- 683-6679 CLEANERS needed for offices, experienced. Floor strippers also needed. Fax 905-432-1514 CURVES Fitness and weight loss centres is hiring part-time employ- ees at its Pickering locations. Ap- ply if you're energetic, have an en- thusiastic personality, and love to work with people. Training provid- ed. Fax or drop off resume to loca- tion of interest, 905-421-9550: 1050 Brock Rd., Unit 11 or 905- 509-5578: 300 Kingston Rd. Unit 18. DOMINIO'S PIZZA is now hiring Management, hourly & salary posi- tions available. Call Derek 905-718 -8195 FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Suitable for students. Call for a carrier route in your area today. (905)683-5117 FULL and Part-time Counter and kitchen help at Great Canadian Bagel. Apply within 105 Bayly St., Ajax (Baywood Plaza- and Westney Height Plaza) GET PAID WEEKLY!P/T & F/T, mail processors needed immedi- ately. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. 105, or visit our website at www.opportunity-depot.com/mb INSURANCE BROKER / CSR re- quired for expanding insurance brokerage in Courtice. Must have a RIBO license. fax resume to(705) 324-9417. JOIN THE REFINANCE BOOM Expanding Company in local area looking for motivated professionals with Sales or C.S.R. background. Call 1-800-590-7203 ext 2320 OSHAWA MOVING company has permanent part time position for reliable person. Hard work, de- pendability and good customer service required. Please call (905)442-0753 PA RT-TIME DRIVERS.Domino's Pizza is now hiring part-time deliv- ery drivers. Cash paid nightly. Ap- ply at 10 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax (905)683-9993 or 1051 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa (905)434-2777. P/T DAY CLEANERS required. Mature, responsible day porters needed for 2 shifts: Mon-Fri. 7am-11:30am & 11:30-4pm $12.00/hr in Ajax. 613-966-4495 Leave Message. P/T SUPERVISOR required for janitorial company in Ajax. Must be mature & have excellent HR skills. Need car. $16/hr. 1-2 evenings /week. (613)966-4495 Leave message. PUT YOUR PC TO WORK!Work from home part-time! Be your own Boss! For a free info package visit.. www.markworkathome.com or call 416-324-07182 Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We T rain You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 Christmas Help Wanted SIGN MANUFACTURING Com- pany in Durham now accepting ap- plications for all positions, experi- ence preferred.. Fax resume to (905)665-7859 or call (905)665- 5666. SNOW PLOW DRIVERS & SIDE WALK CREWS required for Dur- ham & GTA. Must have own trans- portation to office. Excellent wag- es. Call 905-649-9996 or fax re- sume: 905-649-1779 or email: mod_robes13@hotmail.com Seri- ous inquiries only. WANTED:AT TRACTIVE WOMEN who are comfortable with their bodies, $50/hour plus benefits af- ter trial period. Call (905)434-6932 for information. Must be over 21. WAREHOUSE STAFF - Pickering area consumer goods company has opening for experienced ware- house workers. Must have experi- ence with order picking, shipping / receiving and be licensed to oper- ate warehouse lift equipment. Some weekend and potential shift work is required. Send resumes to smcnaughton@on.aibn.com WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com 2ND OR 3RD apprentice mechan- ic required. Own tools, for clean Whitby auto shop. Drop off resume to: Classic Auto, 1549 Victoria St. E., Unit #B, Whitby. CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS Handymen/Servicemen & Women. Va r ious Projects & locations. Fax resume to (416)241-9845. GROWING EXTRUSION company has positions available for Shift Supervisor - 3 to 5 years experi- ence. Machine Operators - mini- mum experience required. General Labour - No experience required. Phone (416) 335-6500 (416) 335- 8500. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com We are one of Ontario’s largest community hospital networks, serving more than 500,000 people in the growing urban and rural communities of beautiful Durham Region. On any given day, 1,200 people walk through our doors, and benefit from the expertise and energy of nearly 4,000 staff and physicians committed to putting patients first. The following career opportunities are currently available across our five sites: Consider this your invitation to grow with us! Visit our Web site, call us at 1-866-703-2072 or 905-623-3331, ext. 1388,or contact: Lakeridge Health, Human Resources, 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4. Fax: 905-697-4690. E-mail: careers@lakeridgehealth.on.ca www.lakeridgehealth.on.ca BOWMANVILLE OSHAWA PORT PERRY UXBRIDGE WHITBY Registered Nurses (full- and part-time) Clinical Nurse Specialist – Complex Continuing Care & Geriatrics Medical Radiation Technologists Pharmacist Speech-Language Pathologists Occupational Therapist Team Leader – Health Information Management Physiotherapist Registered Respiratory Care Practitioner Infection Control Practitioner Maintenance Engineer PA RT & FULL TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Pickering. Enthusiasm, flexibility, as well as a Teaching Certificate are needed. Ph. Rosana Gardner: 905-420-9930 12% Minimum $25,000 3, 4 & 5 Year Term 1-866-340-5559 Ext. 228 643 Kingston Rd. Pickering Est. 1990 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! MORTGAGES NEED EXTRA CASH? There is still time left for a good consolidation before the holidays. Hundred's of $$$$ in monthly savings Bank turn downs/Power of Sale Some conditions apply Please call Sylvia Jules (905)666-2060 or To r onto Line (289)314-4098 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP LTD. ALL COMPUTER SERVICES Typically 24 hour service Drop off 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Complete repairs - home networking We bsites - operating systems Steve (905) 426-7561 www.theboyds.ca/swb.htm computer@theboyds.ca 3 3 & 7 7 Falb y C rt ., A j ax Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 www.a j ax ap artm e nts .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING •contract or individual pricing •reliable & established since 1981 •snow blowers & shovels - no damage •fully insured and workers compensation •special consideration for seniors BREMNER POOL & SPA (905)831-2498 (800)267-5189 www.bremnerpool.com QUANTUM CNC INC.Whitby is looking for a skilled CNC Machin- ing Centre Setter, Operator. Work includes high tolerance nuclear and aerospace components, proto- typing and production runs. Duties will include setting and operating 4 axis machining centres. Must be able to work independently. Knowl- edge of Mastercam and machining exotic materials an asset. Fax re- sume to: (905) 434-8490 or drop off to 2100 Forbes St., Unit 6, Whitby. Casual Par t-time Medical Tran- scriptionist required for busy Medi- cal Clinic in Oshawa to cover Sick/Vacation time. Minimum of 5 years experience Must be comput- er literate. Experienced in all spe- cialties Fax resume to Hope Clough at 905-725-3110. INCOME TAX PREPARERS experienced, wanted for busy Ajax tax office. Full time or part time. Fax George 905-426-5598 OFFICE ASSISTANT required. Must have real estate knowledge. Telephone reception, office duties, and computer skills a must. Call 905-668-6507. SALES ASSOCIATE National tool company requires qualified person for their Pickering store. Must have sales experience, knowledge of wood &/or metal working. Fax resume: 905-831- 4292 Attn:Terry Parkhurst. RETAIL SALES MANAGER with proven experience, required for busy upscale salon with large staff. If you are confident, pose great communication and customer service skills, written and verbal, must be goal/results orient- ed. E-mail vasile@valenti- nos.ca with resume/salary expec- tations. COMMUNITY NURSING HOME, Port Perry is currently accepting applications for RPNs. Please fax resume to 905-985-3721. DENTAL receptionist/co-ordinator wanted to join family practice in quality-oriented, challenging posi- tion. No weekends, performance bonus included. Please fax re- sume to 905-623-0898. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Assist- ant required. Min 2 years experi- ence in dental field. Bowmanville. Reply to File #964, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa ON, L1H 7L5 EXPERIENCED full-time dental re- ceptionist chair side assistant with computer experience start Dec/Jan. Deliver resume to suite 202, 247 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa. FRIENDLY north Oshawa dental office requires a registered Dental Hygienist for maternity leave. Starting in the new year. Hours in- clude 2 evenings per week. Please fax resume to 905-436-1350 FULL OR PART TIME Experi- enced Dental Receptionist (Able- dent) assisting an asset. Must be caring, organized and very effi- cient. Whitby location. Position available Jan. 1/04. Fax resume to: 905-668-1970. FULL TIME HARP Certified Dental Assistant required for new modern dental office in Pickering. Call 416- 737-5042 or fax resume to: 905- 427-2133. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" TWICE AS CLEAN Cleaning Services Available for Residential and Commercial businesses by Experienced Cleaners. Call 905-683-0141 Leave Message WATERFRONT,Beautiful view of Lake Scugog. 3-bdrm home, 2 bathrooms, c/a, c/v, walk-out bsmt, near Port Perry, asking $329,900. Call (905)985-9472 CONDO - Oshawa Adelaide/Sim- coe. Near hospital. Large 2 bed- room, fresh, newly renovated, ac- ceptionally clean and quiet, faces west, extra large balcony, $189,000. Phone (905) 725-3152 (416)233-6449 LUXURY 2-bedroom Condo Tridel, Champlain model, 1890 Valley Farm.1100sq.ft., east view, 2 full baths, newer hardwood,solarium, ensuite laundry, large locker, in- door parking, $249,000. 905-831- 3077. INDUSTRIAL UNITS, next to Oshawa Centre., close to 401, bay with roll-up door, also unit for of- fice, ample parking, good for ma- chining, tool & die, auto repair, de- tailing, all inclusive, very reason- able. (905)576-2982 or 905-626- 6619. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 WHITBY 575sq ft $863/month in- clusive; King & Park 1011 sq ft, $758/month + TMI; Simoce St. 2800sq ft, $2,333/mo + TMI or $284,900 sale. Call Randolph Lengauer, Sutton Group 905-436- 0990 MONEY MAKER:Massage Clinic in Oshawa for sale. Regular clien- tele. Good location in busy plaza. Lots of opportunity for growth. Tu rnkey 416-561-8250 STARTING A BUSINESS in Durham? Need help??? Attend info seminar - to register call Biz- Bound 1-888-496-8356. $$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$ Debt consolidations, refinancing, credit issues, pre approvals, cash back, low rates, residential/com- mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314- 1102 www.mortgagebid.ca $$MONEY$$- 100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799 $$Mortgages$$ 1 st 2 nd 3 rd ‘s to 100%. Pre – Christmas Bills Consolidate now and take away the stress. Good or bad Credit Call or come in. Accurate Mortgages 905-436-9292 Or 877-509-5626 650 King St. E. #204 Oshawa All applications Processed www.accuratemortgages.com $$MORTGAGES$$Best Rates Available!!! 1st/2nd mortgages, bankrupt, poor credit, self-em- ployed, no income. HMC 1-800- 699-0792. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages preapprovals, purchases & refi- nances for any purpose. Bad credit ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Toronto, 416-631-8042. DEBT problems? Settle your debts interest-free without bankruptcy, payments geared to income, stops garnishments and harass- ment from creditors. Call (905)721- 8251 For Free Consultation. HAPPY NEW YEAR Mortgage, Debt consolidation using the equity in your home and add on YOUR Christmas expenses. Turn down by your bank? I can help. Call Ja- nie (905)433-1472 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 1-1/2 BEDROOM, basement apartment. Whites Rd/Why#2. $620/month. Appliances, 1 park- ing, share kitchen. No-smok- ing/pets. Separate entrance, avail- able immediately. (905)420-3048 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM.Russett Ave. Simcoe N., $850. Good location, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, park- ing included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in adult building near Oshawa Cen- tre. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry fac., $816 /mo. inclusive. First/last, references. Available Jan. lst. (905) 404-9167 or (905) 579-6291. AJAX - Bayly/Pickering Beach, le- gal 2 bedroom basement. Private entrance, laundry, wood floor, dishwasher. Large window. Avail- able immediately. $700+utilities. No pets/smoking. CAll pager: 416- 379-0235 or (905)470-1867 AJAX - HWY 2 and Ritchie walk- out one bedroom basement, park- ing, laundry, central air, all other utilities included. No smoking/pets. $800 lst/last, Immediate or Jan. lst. (905)427-9626 AJAX HARWOOD and 401, main floor bachelor, $650/mo. No smok- ing. Available Jan.1., 1st./last, ref- erences, call (905)686-1596 AJAX Harwood/Hwy 2. 1-bdrm basement apartment in luxury home. Close to all amenities, Pri- vate entrance, 1st/last. No pets/no smoking. $800/month inclusive. Available Jan 1st. (905)427-4466 AJAX,Westney Heights, Bache- lor apt., new carpets, freshly paint- ed, parking, laundry, $595/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group Tower (416)783-5000 AJAX,2-bedroom, quiet court, large well-maintained basement, 2 separate entrances/laundry. Cable, C/V, air, 2-car parking, no pets/smoking, $1050/month inclu- sive, February 1st. 905-427-3068, 416-600-8685. OSHAWA - large two bedrooms, (Park and Bloor) from $750 (905) 728-8066 or (416) 818-3886 AJAX,Westney/401, on Ritchie Ave., Large 1-bdrm bsmt apt., separate entrance, own laundry, parking. No smoking/pets, $800/mo., first & last. Avail imme- diately/Jan. Call (905)619-8936 AJAX- HWY 2 & WESTNEY, 2 bedroom newly renovated apart- ment, bright spacious, walkout to patio and fenced yard, $900 in- cluding cable, utilities parking. No smoking/pets. (416) 450-2484. AMAZING!Huge, luxurious 1200 sq. ft., 2 bedroom, deluxe apart- ment in house for rent in Whitby. Includes all appliances and util- ities, laundry, ample parking, cable, air, big yard, plus many ex- tras! Available Jan. 1st/04. No smoking. No pets. $1100/mo./first/last. 905-721-8444. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY clean 2 bedroom basement apt. includes utilities, laundry, $900/mo Pickering location Brock & 401. Dennis Morgan Sutton Group (905)831-9500 or 416-587-0060 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025. Call (905)767-2565 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY/Jan 1st. Harmony/Olive, finished 2 room basement. Separate en- trance, laundry, cable, parking. Share kitchen and bath. No pets. $425, first/last required. Call 905- 721-0453 BASEMENT APT.Harwood/Hwy. 2, sep. entrance, kitchen, bath. Available immediately. $750. All in- clusive. 647-899-1624 or (905)509 -1377 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. OSHAWA - 2 bedroom Park /Adelaide. 6-plex, top floor, with balcony. Parking, laundry, near downtown and Shopping Centre. All inclusive $830/mo. First/last. Available anytime or Jan. 1st. (905)576-1248 or 905-213-3980. BOWMANVILLE 2-bedroom base- ment apartment. Available Febru- ary 1st 2004, gas-fireplace, C/A, separate entrance, large backyard, laundry facilities, cable and utilities included. $785/month, first/last/references required. No- smoking/pets. 905-623-3049. BOWMANVILLE,new 1-bedroom basement apartment, new appli- ances, separate laundry, separate entrance, satellite, no smok- ing/pets, first/last, close to Bow- manville High School. $860/inclu- sive. Available January 1st. (905)623-6103 BRAND NEW apartment, one bed- room, legal, King/Harmony, all new appliances. $800 per month all in- clusive, non-smoking. Available immediately. (905)721-8771 BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT bache- lor apartment in north Oshawa. Fully furnished, all inclusive with cable plus. $675/mo. No smok- ing/pets. (905)432-3852. BROCK/ROSSLAND Pickering - newly built 1,400 sq. ft. one bed- room basement apartment, seper- ate entrance, kitchen, includes cable, a/c, appliances, laundry, one parking. No smoking/pets. One person $900, two persons $l,l00 (2 parking). Jan. lst. Call (647) 273-3554. CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for December and January $750 plus hydro, two bedrooms, February $825 plus hydro. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 month, utilities included. Simcoe and Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for and appointment. (905)579-9890. CLEAN LARGE 2 bedroom apt. in Raglan. $775+. Non-smokers. Available now. Call Doug 905-424- 1477. CLEAN,bright, beautiful 2-bed- room basement apt., great Oshawa location., 4 appliances, oversized windows, sep. ent., parking, Recently renovated. $790:00+1/2 utilities. You won't be disappointed. Call Lance (416)994 -7929. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 1-bed- room apt. Private patio, parking. Avail Jan 1, references, first/last required. Leave msg 905-434- 7012 LARGE 1 bdrm. Apt. in upscale Courtice area, New washer & dry- er, gas fireplace, sep. entrance., Rogers digital box., ceramic tiles, first/last required, $885 utilities in- cluded. (905)721-1235 LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement apt. $750 all inclusive. Laundry fac., fenced backyard, newly deco- rated, available Jan. 1st. 905-435- 0251. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, December lst/January lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM $725, 2 bed. apartments $875; available Jan. 1st. Very clean quiet well-main- tained building. Central Oshawa. Call 905-721-0831 or 905-728- 2969. ONE BEDROOM apt, downtown Pickering, $845 + hydro, laundry, parking, available. Jan. 1. (905)686-3344. ONE BEDROOM in clean quiet 20 plex, appliances, parking utilities included. $750 monthly. available Jan. 1st or later. deposit nego- tiable. (Simcoe/ Mill) (905)579- 5927 ONE BEDROOM, very quiet, fridge, stove, central air, cable, no pet/smoking, $750. Excellent Oshawa location. (905) 728-9706, (905) 721-3880 PORT PERRY--3-bedroom apart- ment in quiet building. No pets. Available immediately. $905 +util- ities. Call 905-982-0826. OSHAWA - 2 bedrooms in Triplex, Wilson Rd/Adelaide area. Laundry, parking, $825 includes heat and water. First/last required. No pets. 1-800-527-2170 M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for appt. Available Jan. 1st. OSHAWA - bright spacious 2 bed- room apartment, parking, seperate entrance, cable, high-speed inter- net, laundry and utilities included. No smoking/pets $900 per mo. Kevin (905) 723-6188. OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone (905)839-4659. OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE - (Stevenson/King). Large modern two bedrooms from $850 all inclu- sive with balconies. Whitby (Dun- lop/Dundas) from $795 (416-818- 3886). OSHAWA,1-bdrm bsmt, party fur- nished, private, walk-out, bright & clean, parking, utilities & cable, first/last, references, no pets/smoking, 1yr lease, avail. im- mediately. $650/mo, 905-7284454 OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $690 plus hydro. Available immediately. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,above ground 2-bdrm bsmt apt., seperate entrance, parking, avail Jan. 1st. $750/mo. First/last. Suitable for single per- son. No pets. 905-424-9115 OSHAWA,downtown. 2-bedroom, $850/month inclusive. Call (416)-638-9909 OSHAWA,near south GM, 2-bed- room basement apart,m fridge, stove, laundry, parking, $800/month utilities and cable in- cluded. Available immediately. Call 416-456-5754 or 416-458-4285. OSHAWA-near Oshawa Centre, one bedroom, basement, parking, no pets, no smoking, near bus route, $700. month, first, last, ref- erences, available February 1/04. 905-259-1132. PICKERING - Whites Rd/Strouds Lane. Large one bed. basement apt. Sep. entrance, 1-parking, cable included. No pets. First/last $800/includes util. Avail. Jan. 1st. 905-837-2265 or 416-450-2243. PICKERING EXECUTIVE BASE- MENT, Apt., Liverpool/Finch. Large 1-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air, parking, separate entrance. Near 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Jan. 1st. $800/month inclusive. No pets. (905)839-9032 PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1 bed. quiet bsmt. apt. Heated ceramic tile floor. Suits single/non- smoker. Util, sep. entr, parking, cable, laundry. Designer paint, soundproof. $650. Avail Now. Art: 905-420-3751 PICKERING VILLAGE,legal 2-bedroom basement apartment. $825/month inclusive. Separate entrance. 1 car parking. No smok- ing/pets. References. Available Jan. (905) 683-2745 (416)783- 1410 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shop- ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1. Call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442- 0020. PICKERING, BRIGHT 2-bedroom basement apartment, Large yard, steps to beach. Shared laundry, parking. $750 plus utilities. (416)284-4324 PICKERING,Hwy#2/Brock, Estate of Delbrooke and Pepperwood Gate. New 2 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, walkout, large kitchen, appliances, cable, parking, no pets/smoking. Walk Schools/Shopping/GO. $900 all inclusive, available immediately. (905)619-6822. or (416)520-7388. PICKERING,large 2-bdrm main floor, large yard, a/c, c/v, garage, ceramics, h/w, appliances, laun- dry. $1,100/mo inclusive. Avail. Jan/Feb. No pets/smoking. (905)426-2077 (leave msg) Pickering,one bedroom base- ment, avail. immediately., very clean, private entrance, laundry cable included, Single person pre- ferred, non-smoking, no pets, $725.mo., References required, first/last (905)839-4040. WHITBY,3-bdrm upper floor of duplex, separate entrance, park- ing, big backyard, $800/mo. + util- ities. Avail. immediately or nego- tiable. First/last. Call 905-668-5788 PICKERING,Whites Rd/Finch, very clean, 1-bedroom basement apartment, living room, eat-in kitchen, 4pc bath, carpeted, separ- ate entrance, non-smoking/pets. $700 includes utilities, available January 1st. 905-420-6532. PICKERING,WHITES/401, large 2-bedroom basement, seperate entrance, 4 appliances, security, laundry, Vac/C/A., No smok- ing/pets, First/last, references, $950+Avail. Feb.1, (905)420-9949 PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache- lor basement apartment, seprate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. First/last, work ref- erences. Suite single female. $650/month inclusive, Jan 1st (905)839-9271 QUIET PICKERING 1-bedroom $770/month, professionally de- signed with open concept eat-in kitchen and 4-pc bath. Large pie- shaped lot with parking. Suits sin- gle non-smoker. 905-420-7347 or 416-574-0233 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. RENTER$ Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage Free Report Reveals How Easy It Is To Buy Your Own Home Free Recorded Message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7051 Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd ROSSLAND/ATTERSLEY - Spa- cious one bedroom, walkout to ra- vine, c/air, utilities included. Pri- vate entrance, laundry facilities. $750 first/last. Jan. 1st. Referenc- es. 905-571-0889. SOUTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom apt in house, main floor, suits adult working couple, $950 inclusive. ALSO 1 bedroom basement apt, suits 1 working person, $775 inclu- sive. Non smokers, no pets, first/last (905)655-4846 SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Dec/Jan/Feb. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY south - spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, $750/850, laundry, first/last, walk to Go, Available from Dec. 15th Daytime viewings Monday-Friday days (905)666-3338 or evenings (905)832-2722 WHITBY,Centre St. N. 3 bedroom apt., non smoking, no pets, $1050 month plus hydro, first/last re- quired. Avail. January 1., (905)571-0686. WHITBY,downtown, 1-bedroom basement apartment, private en- trance, includes utilities laundry and parking. Bright and clean, available immediately. $675/month. Call 905-706-5200. WHITBY, NEWLY renovated 1-bedroom main floor apartment. Available January 1st. $800 util- ities included. Near downtown, parking available. Female, non- smoker preferred. No pets. Call (905)666-1531 WHITES RD 1 bdrm basement apt. Separate entrance, no pets. Walk to schools/daycare/gro- cery/bus stop, Go/401. $575month inclusive. Avail. immediately. (905)837-0337 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003, PAGE 45 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com The following Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board documents will be available online, as of December 19, at www.kpr.edu.on.ca : Audited Financial Statements for the period 1 September 2002 to 31 August 2003, including prescribed Ministry of Education Schedules Distant Schools Allocation Report (please see summary below) Director’s Annual Report 2003 Copies of these documents also will be available upon request from the Communications Department at (705) 742-9773 or toll-free at 1-877-741-4577, ext. 2002. Distant Schools Allocation On 2 September 2003,the Ministry of Education released a technical paper regarding allocation of $50 million in annual funding for distant rural schools province-wide. The $50 million was announced in the March 2003 Budget, to be allocated to school boards primarily through a new section of the Geographic Circumstances Grant called the Distant Schools Allocation. The new Distant Schools Allocation replaces the former Small Schools Allocation,which had generated $365,890 in grants for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board. On 9 October 2003, the Ministry of Education provided further information, which allowed us to calculate the funding we would receive under the Distant Schools Allocation. Based on projected student enrolments,we expect to receive $701,896 for this school year in the Distant Schools Allocation. This is an increase of $336,006 over our previous grants. On 27 November 2003,the Board approved the additional expenditures of $336,006,bringing the total allocated to Distant Schools to $827,251. These expenditures are in the following categories: A more detailed Distant Schools Allocation Report is available at www.kpr.edu.on.ca Angela Lloyd Chairperson of the Board Dr. Avis E. Glaze Director of Education KAWARTHA PINE RIDGE DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD PUBLIC INFORMATION Additional classroom teachers to support smaller class size Additional non-classroom teachers to support libraries and special needs New community liaison staff to assist parents and communities in accessing educational resources and programs Additional school administration (principal/vice-principal time) Additional education assistant and child and youth worker Co-op education travel to work placements for secondary students Secondary technology investment to modernize technology programs Total Category Amount $167,710 $83,546 $65,000 $379,625 $61,172 $40,000 $30,198 $827,251 QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! MENNONITE MEATS Hours: Wed, Thurs, Fri 10-6 & Sat 9-4 121 BROCK STREET, WHITBY 905-665-3092 The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef,Poultry,Pork,Sausage Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Cottage Trailers, Park Model Trailers, Folding Hardtop Tent Trailers – New & Used – Layaway & Financing – Terry, Wilderness & Coleman by Fleetwood – Acres of Deals 7 Days a Week – Coleman Campers Indoor Showroom – Prices marked on all Travel Trailers etc. Browsers Welcome – COTTAGES, WHO NEEDS THEM? “Beautiful Campgrounds Across Canada & USA, are yours to enjoy” c’mon out to Holiday World RV Centre , on the 115 hwy., 7 kilometeres north of 401 at Orono or visit our website at www.RVdeals.ca (905) 983-6030 or (800) 589-1854 – Avoid higher Spring Prices & higher interest rates, Get your best deal now! VENDORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 226 Mark Fucella, ext 229 Lisa Matthews, ext 227 sobrien@durhamregion.com mfucella@durhamregion.com lmatthews@durhamregion.com MR. C'S WAREHOUSE SALE Pre-Christmas Sale Giftware, hardware, lots of new inventory,50%-70% OFF select- ed lingerie, & nightwear, DK&Y, Oscar de la Renta and Calvin Klein. Open until Dec. 24th - Sat. 9-5, Sun. 10 - 5 Tues. - Fri. 12-8. Fill a bag $12. or $6. 220 Clements Rd., Unit 10 & 11 Ajax (beside Bingo Country). Cashand Interac Only. "Come and see Mr. C." J. D. Marshall, Auctioneer AUCTION SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14th - CLAREMONT Royal Canadian Legion - 4937 Brock Rd. Just South of Fire Hall, Claremont 12:00 NOON PREVIEW • 1:00 P.M. START Acting under instructions, we shall sell A HUGE OFFERING OF FINE QUALITY ART, FURNITURE, GIFTWARE & COLLECTIBLES. FEATURES Dining Room Suites, Bedroom Suites, Like New Rococo Bed - Exceptional Opportunity! Hand Carved Pieces! FEATURES Multiple Tables, Coffee, End, Sofa, Sets, Occasional, Unusual, Cherry, Mahogany, Oak, Carved and Wrought Iron! FEATURES Multitude of Exceptional Items including - Grandfather Clocks, Lamps, Trunks, Accent Pieces, Mirrors, Figurines, Telephones, Clocks, Signboards, Showcases, Leather, Benches, Hall Stands, Vanities, Too Many to mention! Multitude of Highly Desirable Museum Framed Artwork - Well Known Artists - Exceptional Quality including Bateman, Group of Seven, Campbell, etc. Signed Sports Memorabilia, Very Unusual, Very Desirable and Hard to Find! FEATURES Many Highly Sought After Items including Tiffany Glass Lamps, Palace Mirrors, Leather Pieces including 3 Piece Set, Harley, Coke, Gas Pump and Many, Many More! Another Quality Auction by Tel 416.781.1115 frameworthframeworth 416.781.1509 (Recorded Message) Terms as per posted and announced. Additions and deletions apply. Auctioneer NOT responsible for accidents - Buyers Premium 5%® OUR INTENTION IS TO LIQUIDATE EVERY ITEM OFFERED DO NOT MISS THIS SALE AUCTION SALE Bruce Kellett Auctions Selling Contents for Storage Unit & Other At Malcolm Sale Barn 13200 Old Scugog Rd. South of Blackstock Saturday, December 13, 2003 @ 10:30am 1 2 String Guitar Fender Model F5512, Ceremonial Sword, Antique 3/4 Bed, old smoker stand (as is), pine trunk, old radio Normende (made in Germany Parsifal 59), 4 drawer filing cabinet, 20" 5hp Ariens snow blower, 1/2hp motor (new), 1hp drill press, assorted tools, 3/8 air ratchet (Stanley new), shot gun shell loader, golf shafts & handgrips (new), Shet shooting shell cases, machete knife, marble chess set, ETRS Venua Bronica camera, fishing tackle, fishing poles, wall dart board (pine cabinet), outdoor 2 burner 30,000BTU cast iron, camp stove, coleman lantern (new). Many more items. Auctioneer: Bruce Kellett 705-328–2185 or 1-800-398-7652 or www.theauctionfever.com 2 BEDROOM executive condo, in Ajax, includes 5 appliances, cable and parking. $1,200 inclusive. Available immediately. No pets./ non smoker. lst/last, John (905)428-7174 A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 2 BEDROOM,Oshawa, large master bdrm, 6 appliances, new doors/deck, close to all amenities. Avail. immediately. $1,000 plus utilities. References/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905-260-3652. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. o.a.c. Up to $7,500 cash back to you! Require $30,000 +family income and good credit. Short of down payments? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1- 888-732-1600 AA CHARMING SEMI,available in Oshawa. Close to all amenities, private laundry $975 plus utilities. Available Jan lst. (905)665-3242 AJAX - 2,300 SQ. FT.immediate. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, fenced, air, close to plaza, schools, recreation centre. GO train. $1,450+utilities. (416) 275- 1817 AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY 3-bedroom upper level, separate entrance, fully renovated, laundry, parking, $1050/month + utilities, first/last, references, no pets/smoking. Immediately (905)509-2335 after 4pm AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888 -732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BLACKSTOCK AREA -- lovely 2-bedroom country farmhouse, very clean, newly-refinished. No smokers/pets. $1050 including heat/hydro. Call 905-985-5618 BROOKLIN/WHITBY 3-brm open concept. Under 1yr old. Garage, fire-place, A/C, 5-appliances, Ja- cuzzi en-suite, 3 washrooms, tre- mendous upgrades. First/last/ref- erences. No pets. $1595, Janu- ary 1st/15th, 905-655-3374/905- 571-5814. FOUR BEDROOM detached house in Central Oshawa. Central air, detached garage, all applianc- es, fenced in backyard, available Feb.lst. $l,200 per month plus util- ities, first and last, references. (905) 985-6575. Leave message. LOVELY 3 BEDROOM bungalow, in olde Whitby, new kitchen with dishwasher, includes laundry facil- ities, close to shopping, downtown, schools, transportation and recrea- tional facilities. Available January lst. $l,200 per month plus utilities. Call (905)668-9653 NORTH OSHA WA 3 BEDROOM house with basement apartment, 8 appliances, seperate entrance, central air, no pet/smoking. $l,595 plus utilities. lst/last, references. (905) 721-3880, (905) 728-9706 OSHAWA - Bloor/Simcoe neigh- bourhood. Cozy well-maintained 3 bedroom bungalow. Parking for 3, close to City/Go. 4 appliances - Best value in Durham Region. Ref- erences/credit check/first/last Will rent furnished $900/mo. or unfur- nished $800+util. Flexible lease. Sorry no pets/non-smokers pre- ferred. Available now.. 905-448- 4108 leave message. OSHAWA 3+1 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, hardwood/ceramic, fenced backyard. No pets. Very clean, close to school. $1050 plus util- ities. First/Last. Available January 1st. (905)579-9187 after 5pm. OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available December 2003, $2000 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA,main floor, 3-bedroom bungalow for rent. Long or short term. $1200/inclusive, includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer & parking. No smoking. Call (905)767-5350 PORT PERRY,Borelia Co-op--2- & 3-bedroom townhouses avail- able immediately. Market rent $826-$923 +utilities. No subsidies available. Call 905-985-0423. TRULLS RD.north of Hwy. 2, 3 bedrooms, newly renovated house, 2 acres, new gas furnace, city water, double garage, avail. Jan 1st. $1150 +utilities. No pets. (905)479-0008 WESTNEY/HWY 2 - new out- standing 3 plus one bedroom de- tached house, 2 1/2 baths, seper- ate living and family room, fire- place, 2 min to Go bus and hwy. Near all amenities. Phone (905)683-7339 WHITBY - Three bedroom,two storey house in central Whitby. Close to bus routes. Short walk to downtown. Large treed lot. $1500.00 per month includes heat, hydro & water. Available January 1/03. Call 905-728-6880 to leave a message WHITBY,- Brock/Hwy. 2, Spa- cious 3 bedroom main floor of du- plex. One-parking, Newly renovat- ed bathroom, 3 appliances, Avail- able Jan. 1st. $1020/util. included. (905)430-8987 WHITBY,newly renovated 3-bdrm main floor bungalow, family room w/gas f/p, laundry, parking, avail. immediately. Short term lease available. $1100/mo + 2/3 utilities. First/last. 905-666-0608.. A FAMILY RENTAL - North Oshawa, 4-bdrm, 2 bath. End unit townhouse, garage, 5 appliances, c/a, fenced yard, fin. bsmt. $1200/month + utilities. (905)440- 4961. AFAMILYRENTAL@aol.com BOWMANVILLE,3 bedroom townhouse, 5 appliances, private backyard, garage, close to 401, Available Feb. lst. $l,075 plus util- tities. lst/last., references. (905) 697-3722 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.real- star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs. Fri. 7-9 p.m. IMMACULATE BROOKLIN To wn- home Watford/Winchester area. 3-bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2 baths, deck, garage, fenced yard, $1300+utilities. No smoking. 905- 655-9000. NORTH OSHAWA -3 +1bdrm. townhouse with garage to rent. All appliances included. $1100+util- ities. Avail. immediately. Call 905- 665-7416 or 905-431-6931. OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact James 905-576-9299. Please, no calls after 9pm. PICKERING 3 bedroom plus fami- ly room. New kitchen appliances, garage, walkout to backyard. Close to schools, shopping and highway. No pets/smoking, $1500 plus utilities. Available Jan. 1 (905)686-4529. TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. OSHAWA -2 rooms avail. in quiet house, close to OC, 401, GM. One room in basement, spacious, pri- vate bath, $500/mo. inclusive. Oth- er room on upper level of house, very large, share bath, $450/mo. inclusive. Includes parking, cable, laundry, shared kitchen/living area. Both avail. Jan. 1. Clean, working persons preferred. Call Tracey at 905-723-4755. snp WHITBY - room for rent, private washroom and kitchenette, parking available. Share laundry and liv- ingroom. $100/week/first/last. Rossland/Cochrane area. Female non-smoker preferred.(905)626- 1837 AJAX,2 rooms 450 & 500 in- cludes utilities satellite TV parking & laundry. Quiet house with great backyard suits single working per- son or student. 647-283-0272 HOUSE TO SHARE,Oshawa, Par k/Adelaide. AVAIL JAN. 1ST or sooner, prefer mature clean work- ing male. No smoking/pets. Laun- dry, parking, furnished, $500/mo inclusive. 905-720-1533 or 905- 767-5839. SINGLE FEMALE preferred - share accommodations in town- house near Simcoe/Taunton. Wa- ter, parking, laundry included. Non -smoker/no pets. $375/month. Share hydro & cable 3 ways. 905- 571-2761 (leave message) or 905- 431-7771. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503. 1990 YAMAHA PHASAR11 485, immaculate, only 1800 km, $2,500; 2 older Skidoos, best offer; snow blower, runs $50. Call for details 905-434-5066 snp OSHAWA DISTRICT SHRINE CLUB Turkey Roll Draw November 28, 2003. Winner of 20" TV/DVD player - Dany Manchulenko. Win- ner of Lion King tickets - Bill Mauch ANYONE WITNESSING an acci- dent between a black Toyota and a brown Chrysler on Friday, No- vember 28th, 2003 approximately 10:30 a.m. at the Harwood Rd. and 401 Hwy ramp exit. Please call (905) 433-7460. ARTHUR'S SINGLES CLUB - A Class Above - starting Friday, Jan- uary 9th for established profes- sional singles 30-55. Contact Best Western Cobourg Inn. 905-372- 2105 IN Response to Wednesday, No- vember 19, the gentleman you seek will be at the Wendy's/Tim Horton's on Thickson Road just north of the 401 on Monday, De- cember 15/03 between 12:30-1:30 pm. I'll be parked at the south east corner in a black and grey Ford truck, waiting with a Smile. SINGLE: CONNECT WITH US! Free to: Register, post profile/pho- tos, search and browse all profiles! www.webmatesinsternational.com and hit REGISTER. Free registra- tion to access. WEDNESDAY,November 19th around 1:00 at the gas station on Thickson Road. After paying for my purchase, I turned around and you gave me a big smile, As I started to walk away I glanced back at you twice and you stood there in the pouring rain smiling back. We never spoke. Do you re- member what I was wearing? I'll visit the gas station every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 until December 31st looking for you (weather permitting). LIVE IN CAREGIVER for 2 boys, 7 and 4, $8.00 salary. Pickering ar- ea. Call Nicola 905-837-1225 LIVE-IN caregiver required, Mon- day-Friday. Call (905)420-9044 HELP needed, looking for some- one to assist an elder lady in baby- sitting 1-year old. Preferably from 11am to 5pm (hours negotiable) Call 905-509-7728 AFFORDABLE daycare, full/part time, for kids of all ages, available in a loving home, close Lord Elgin, Roland Mitchener Schools Ajax., nutritious food, hobbies, crafts. (905)427-8667 AFFORDABLE experienced home daycare for all ages. Hwy #2/Westney/401. CPR, First-Aid, references, receipts. (905)619- 8936 ALTONA, HWY#2,beautiful home daycare, full/part time space avail- able. Jan 1, from 3 months to 4 years, Fluent English and Hungar- ian. Receipts. Call Judit, (905)509- 5802 ECE TRAINED,15 yrs. experi- ence, CPR / First Aid - small numbers = loving care + attention. Fun, educational activities. Whites/Finch area. References available. Call for info. 905-831- 2841. LIVE-IN CAREGIVER available. Professional care for children, eld- erly or disabled. Call Helen (416)708-8686 or see website www.tico-caregiver.com LIVE-IN CAREGIVER for 74 year old male. Housekeeping, cooking. References. 905-565-1854. WANT to hire a Tarot Card Reader for your next party? Great for New Years! Call Sonia (905)433-7007. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 9PC MAHOGANY diningroom suite, antique oval table, 6 chairs/2 leafs, Circa 1920; Matching new- er 2pc china cabinet, hutch $1,500. Pure wool Aubusson car- pet 9x12, ivory w/gold/green pat- tern $500; Black leather so- fa/matching chair $200; 905-697- 0607 A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. ABSOLUTE Bargain. Mirror sliding doors. Buy direct from factory. Pro- fessionally installed. Guaranteed lowest prices. 416-618-8805 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN.Mirror sliding doors. Buy direct from fac- tory. Professionally installed. Guar- anteed lowest prices. 416-618- 8805 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 ANTIQUE couch $800. Electric fireplace w/wooden mantel $500. 6pc. solid maple bedroom set $1200. Call (905)655-4987 APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherry- wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, night stands. Dovetail construction, never opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748 -3993 BEST QUALITY rebuilt major ap- pliances in Ontario. Showroom and warehouse full. All Ontario Ap- pliance Clinic, 111 Dundas St. W., Whitby. (905)668-9444. BRAND NEW MATCHING sofa & loveseat, Sklar Pepplar, neutral beige colour, $2,000. Transitional style, Call (905)723-9302. RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF tickets for sale. Will also purchase. (905)626-5568 CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CHRISTMAS TOYS - Over 70 pre- viously loved Lego sets, many with original boxes, also NERF, JU- RASIC PARK and more. (905)837- 0158 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 A/P PAGE 46 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Place your ad at 905-683-0707 W ORSHIP C OME & Special Christmas Come & Worship Section will Publish Friday, Dec. 19 Call Janice 905-683-0707 or Fax 905-579-4218 Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791. Come and Hear… Michael Coren Broadcaster and columnist Host of “Michael Coren Live” on CTS Best selling author of ten books Forest Brook Bible Chapel 1999 Fairport Rd., Pickering Sunday, December 14 th (9:00 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.) DIVORCE RECOVERY WORKSHOP Divorced or Separated? Are disappointment and insecurity getting the better of you? This FREE 7-part hands-on workshop will help you rebuild the castle that has crashed around you by guiding you to: • Grieve and Let Go • Take Charge • Focus • Get a Life ... Yours! Facilitated by Juliet who’s been there Sponsored by Ajax Baptist Church Sundays 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 11-Feb. 29, 2004 To register call 905-683-4802 or email to ajaxbapt@durham.net CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) Saturday December 13 @ 7:00 PM And Sunday, December 14 @ 6:00 PM PPC Choirs & Drama Group Presents: CHRISTMAS S.O.C.C.E.R. TEAM ----------------------- Sunday, December 21 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, & 11:00 AM Special Christmas Message By The PPC Preaching Team ----------------------- Wed nesday, December 24 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Communion Service ---------------------- Wed nesday, December 31 10:00 PM to 12:20 AM New Year’s Eve Service ------------------------ You will always be welcome at THE GATHERING PLACE “a safe place for people-on their way back to God” ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME “O U R C H R I S T M A S C E L E B R ATI O N ” C O N C E RT Am b e r l e a P r e s b y t e r i a n C hu r c h 1 8 20 Wh i t e s R d .N ., Pi ck er i n g Sunday, Dec. 14th at 7:00 p.m. Join our Senior and Junior Choirs for an evening of Christmas music with special appearance by the 7th Pickering Scout Choir. Free will offering. Refreshments will be served following the concert NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES NEW NEW SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry NEW CONVENIENT SCHEDULE FOR BUSY INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES APOSTOLIC PENTECOSTAL CHURCH INVITES YOU TO OUR REFRESHING 9:00 AM SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY MORNING REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS YOU HAVE A CHOICE: 9:00 AM OR 11:30 AM EVERY SUNDAY We are located at: 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering , ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES NEW NEW SUNDAY: 10:30 am Sunday School 11:30 am Second Service 6:30 pm Praise Explosion TUESDAY: 7:00 pm Prayer WEDNESDAY: 7:30 pm Bible Study FRIDAY: 7:30 pm Youth Ministry The Best Gift of All Wes t n e y H e i g h t s B a p t i s t C h u r c h 1 20 1 R a ven scr o f t R d . Aj a x 9 05 -6 8 6 -7 78 2 Presents a Christmas contempary musical by the Adult Choir and Sunday School Children Sunday, December 14th at 6 p.m. All Welcome! COMPUTER FOR CHRISTMAS - clean quality complete Pentium 3 system with 15" monitor. 128MB Ram, modem, CD, floppy, Ether- net, USB ports, keyboard/speak- ers/mouse, only $300. Can deliv- er/set-up (905)439-4789 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. Christmas Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50 installed w/purchase on any com- plete system. P2-350 Tower com- plete system $219.; P3-450 com- plete systems $299; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CONTENTS of 2-bedroom apart- ment for sale. Solid pine bunk- beds, Chesterfield/loveseat, 4-ft square coffee table, more. Fore more information call 905-434- 0590, after 7:00pm. COUCH AND TABLES - med/dark green couch, comfortable and quality construction. Matching solid oak square coffee and end table. Ve ry unique pyramid style with mirrored glass tops. No stains, no smoking, no pets. $500 for all, ta- bles along were $l,000. Call Alex for details (905) 431-7167 Whitby. CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) CUSTOM-MADE Full length, light fox, detachable hood paid $5500, asking $1500. Waist-length red/white fox fur jacket, imported from England. Paid $3500, asking $1000. Excellent condition, Size 7/8. (905)576-4036 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT/wed- ding ring set. 1KT T.W. Engage- ment ring (.5kt diamond/diamonds on band), matching diamond wed- ding band (never worn) Mark (905)576-0503. DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- tail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. 416-746-0995 DININGROOM SET,medium wood, 5 pc. plus china cabinet. $600 obo. Also bedroom suite, (queen size bed), 2 end tables, dresser, chest of drawers, box- spring and mattresss, $600 obo. (905)430-1621 FRIDGE and matching stove, (905) 434-6920 GIRL'S WHITE 6-pc double bed- room $450; 5-pc queen bedroom in black, 2 yrs $1200; sofa & love- seat, navy blue 3 yrs $475;match- ing sofas 2 yrs $600; 10-pc oak for mal dining room $1700; Oak pedestal table, 4 chairs $300; pine pedestal, 4 chairs $275; fridge $200.Will deliver 905-260-1236 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 ON-SITE SERVICES,computers, networks, printers, copiers/fax ma- chines. 15 years exp. Call Garry 1-877-544-2047 or click on-site service at www.connect2s.com PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE - Roland digital pianos, Samick pia- nos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION 2 repairs and sales. Disc read error prob- lems?.......No problem!!! Exchange old for new with 3 month warranty. 1-888-251-8670 VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS Play backed-up games. XBOX Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip: $150 (vs 1-7), $200 (vs 8, 9). Mo- bile computer repairs, virus protec- tion, firewalls, internet sharing, net- working, parts/accessories. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta- ble and table hockey for sale. Call (905)420-6113 READY TO PAINT CERAMIC Bisque. Large, unique variety. Christmas, garden, animals. 905- 473-2024 or dianne@ceramic.ca SEARS RIDDING TRACTOR, 19hp excellent condition, asking $1300. Vinyl Tunnel cover, fit newer GMC or Chevy short box, $150. 905-438-0558 SOFA & LOVESEAT -in beige leather and vinyl. Highback seats with high polished mahogany trim, one month old, asking $1100. Call 905-725-9823. SOFA for sale. Excellent condition. Cream upholstery with pale floral motif. Firm seating. Will sell for $250 obo. 705-328-2142. SOFABED -green sectional couch with recliner, brand new, never used. Paid $2600, asking $1500 obo. Call 905-718-0817. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com panion1. htm TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TREADMILL,like new, bought from Shopping Channel, forged steel paid $2200, sacrifice for $1200 OBO. (905)728-7068 leave message. WHIRLPOOL,washer & dryer, less than 1 yr. old in perfect condi- tion. asking $800 pr., 416-835- 1090. YORK UNIVERSAL weight ma- chine $300., 10 pc. pine bedroom suite $l,500. Telephone (905) 263- 8077. No calls after 8:30 p.m. please. YOUTH Bdrm. Set: Sears "Ran- cho", solid birch, bunkbeds w/drawers, night table, 6 drawer dresser, desk w/hutch + chair. Ex- cellent condition $1,750.00 OBO. 905-649-2509 CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. WANTED - Motorized treadmill with automatic incline, good condi- tion, and reasonably priced. Call 905-985-0294. WANTED OLDER GIBSON Les Paul or ES-335 Guitar and Mar- shall head & cabinet Price nego- tiable. Call Bill (905)432-2243 WANTED POOL TABLE,will re- move. Call Randy (905)432-9299 WANTED:bedroom sets, dining- room sets, livingroom furniture and oak or maple kitchen sets. Will pickup and pay cash. (905)260- 1236 AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. 905-427- 1734. KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. (905)753-2246 ANTIQUE ARTICLES for sale - Round oak dining room 6 chairs and buffet $l,600, old settee and chair $750., 2 Chippendale chairs $450., miniature drop leaf table $250., unique old 5 piece bedroom suite $3,000. Many other old items - lamps, dressers, secretaries, etc. Call Johanna Rienstra at (905) 576 -7945. COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 YAMAHA BLACK Ebony G2 5'8" Grand Piano. Prestine condition, includes bench. $12,750. Call Jo- hanna Rienstra at (905) 576-7945. 3 FEMALE RESCUE cats, spayed, declawed and shots. Very friendly, urgently need homes. (905)427-5414. 4 FEMALE, 4 MALE PUPPIES free to good homes, ready to go in 2 wks, mixed breed (905)721- 8485. ask for Brian or Denise COCKATIEL & PARROT cages w/stands. $60-$75. Also han- draised Lovebirds $100 each. Great Christmas Gift! Call 905-721 -8397. GERMAN SHEPHERD puppies for sale. 9 weeks old, 2 males 3 fe- males. Call (705)277-2142 JACK RUSSELLS excellent line- age & temperaments, vet-checked, first shots, dewormed, broken coat tan/white male, rough coat white female, smooth coat tan/white fe- male, Pam 905-683-4214. PET Lookout Car Seats - restrain and elevate small dogs. http://hometown.aol.ca/ilovecar- rides 905-728-8993 iLoveCar- Rides@aol.com PUPPIES - Staffordshire, Also pit bull puppies for sale, Call (905)623 -0892 PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer, Shitzu, Minpin, Poodle, English Bull dogs, Shelties, Doberman, Goldie Poos, Chihuahua, Boxer-X, Pekingese. Springer Spaniels, Labs, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rott- weiller, Westhighland (ALSO Brit- nui Spaniels, German Sheppards $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard- X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalay- an's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Grooming Services avail. READY FOR CHRISTMAS.Pure- bred Pomeranian, male, ready on December 20. Parents on site. (705) 878-7066 SHIH-TZU puppies. Ready for Christmas. 3 males, 1 female. First shots, dewormed, vet checked. Parents on site. $500 each. Call (905)426-4884 WANTED - Parrott, prefer African grey, cockatoo or amazon. Call 905-434-0392. 1957 Chev Belaire. 2 Door Post, rolling shell, no drive train, no in- terior, new floors installed. $6500 OBO. E-mail pics available. 905- 753-2540. 1983 CHEV. CAPRICE,4 dr. good condition, original owner, asking $1750. obo. Passed last emission test July 24/03 clear. Call (905)725 -8649 1989 PONTIAC LESABLE, 3.8, 4 door, loaded, under coated every year since new, new alternator, new tires, new rear brakes, all new exhaust, as is $1,500, certified $1,900. Excellent shape. 905-372 -4720. No rust. 1990 MAZDA 323,297,000km, standard 5-speed, good winter car, as is, $700. 905-426-0631 1992 DODGE SPIRIT,auto, 200,000-km, excellent running condition, very little rust. $1500. as is. (905)683-9028 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin- der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded with remote car starter, new Mich- elin tires, new exhaust, new rear brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi- fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720. Must see, like new. 1995 COUGAR XR7,$3,999, 1996 Neon $2,999., 1995 Sunfire $2,999., 1991 Sentra $l,999., other from $1,899 and up. Certified and e-tested (Kelly and Sons 1976) (905) 683-7301 or 905 686-0486 1995 DODGE DAKOTA Ext Cab 4x4, V8, 170-km, cert, e-tested. No rust $7400-obo. 1-705-277-1389 1995 GRAND PRIX excellent con- dition asking $4400 OBO. call (905)686-1769, or 416-642-8760 ask forTony. 1996 CAVALIER,2dr, 4-cyl., 5spd, p/s, p/b, Sony stereo, rebuilt motor, excellent condition, certi- fied/e-tested, will accept trade-in, asking $3,350. 1993 Pontiac Sunbird 4-dr, 4cyl auto, 140k, good condition, asking $2,200 cer- tified/e-tested. Private sale. (905)404-8695 1996 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager, 178k, good condition, very clean, as is. $5000 obo. Call 905-686- 8273. 1997 HONDA Civic LX 4-door, 5-spd, p/s, p/b, abs, 2-front air- bags, cross control, cd player, mint condition, 140,000kms, certified, E-tested, $7995 O.B.O. 905-431- 2467, 905-697-5780 or 905-440- 5813. 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door, 5-speed, 112,000-km, red, new tires/battery/brakes. CD, radio controls on steering wheel. A/C,Certified, e-tested. Oil changed every 5,000-km. $5200-obo (905)576-5609 1998 CADILLAC Catera, mint condition, numerous options, leather interior, new tires, 62,600klms., certified, $13,700. Call Donna (905)-666-1814 cell 905-432-0554. 2000 HONDA ACCORD,4cyl au- to. black, grey leather interior 72,000 km, ext. warr. sept.2006/160k, loaded, pwr heat- ed seats, pwr sunroof, loaded ex- cellent cond. 905-404-0133. 2002 HONDA CIVIC LX, 5 speed, 39,000 km. Take over lease, first month free, no transfer fee. 905- 372-8854. 2003 CHEV CAVALIER Take over lease @ $296/mo. Nothing up front. Will pay for 2 months lease. Medical reasons. 4-door, dark green. Phone 905-623-0037 SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history MOVING - MUST SELL. Was $5000, now $3000 obo. 1965 GT 400 Body Kit. Needs some work, will run. Body in good shape. Call 905-655-4770 or 905-718-3964. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT TONNEAU COVER $225-obo. Fits Chev. ext. cab short box - 1/2-ton. 1-705-277-1389 SAVE ON OFF LEASE VEHICLES 2001 Venture LS ext, silver, 4dr, loaded, p.sld, rear heat, 113K, $13,500 2000 Pontiac Grand Am SE,burgundy, V6, auto, air, loaded, 72k, $11,500 1998 GMC Suburban SLT, black, 4 dr, load- ed, leather, 4x4, 225k, $12,900 1994 Chev Lumina APV,green, auto, air, 98k, $5,500 MORE TO CHOOSE FROM FINANCING OAC MycRush Auto (905)668-2467 evening & weekends (905)260-1012 405 Mary St. E. Whitby WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Tr ade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1996 GMC Sierra pick up truck, 178,000 km. Recently certified & e -tested. Runs well. $6,900. Call 905-623-4676. 1998 DODGE Grand Caravan, good condition, lots of extras, $9500 safety & e-tested. Phone Rob (905)428-1756 UXBRIDGE $15,000. SHOPPING SPREE. Shop Uxbridge and you could win one of 3 Uxbridge Shop- ping Sprees. Draw New Years Eve. Uxbridge B.I.A. 905-852-9346 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul Complete Handyman Service Renovations General Repairs 12 years exp. No job too big or too small 905-420-7641 for free estimate PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 Electrical Plumbing Painting Carpentry, Basement & Bathroom Renovations General Handyman Jobs Call (416)844-6085 pgr. 416-772-6085 manoonassiri@yahoo.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003, PAGE 47 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com PICKERING SOCCER CLUB Recent indoor soccer action UNDER-SEVEN DIVISION Oct 25: Pickering Slo Sports 0 (MVP Allsion Medeiros) vs Jets 0 (MVP Michael Fleming); Label Tech 2 (Michael Boyd, Cameron Moffitt, MVP Tyler Fleming) vs Boyer Pickeing Panthers 1 (Jonathan Chetram); Vachon 5 (Keenan Scneider 3, Dayne St Clair 2, MVP Alex Arhontakis) vs Parmalat 7 (Andrew Jegg 6, Zachary Tabibzadah, MVP Andrews Jegg); Nov 2: Pickering Slo Sports 2 (Alykham Bhimji, Jordan Folkes, MVP MVP Alykham Bhimji) vs Parmalat 6 (Andrew Jegg 6, MVP Alonzo Addae); Boyer Pickeing Panthers 3 (Matthew Derlis 2, Patrick Carpignana) vs Vachon 3 (Dayne St Clair 3, MVP Lindsay Arnott); Jets 1 (Matthew Camick, MVP Matthew Camick) vs Label Tech 9 (Noah De Cuhna 4, Michael Boyd 2, Tyler Fleming 1, Christi- na Conely 1, Ashna Ganeshan 1, MVP Noah De Cuhna); UNDER-NINE DIVISION Oct 25: Pickering Slo Sports 0 vs Almost Doesn't Count 1 (Matthew Moffitt, MVP Matthew Moffitt); Dr M. Lean 1 (Michael Mariano, MVP James Reilly) vs United 0 (MVP Merissa Jaipaul); Suedamaster 1 (Jadeyn Dias, MVP Jadeyn Dias) vs Lightning 1 (Corey Moniz, MVP Devin Courtman); Nov 2: Pickering Slo Sports 0 vs Lightning 1 (Taylor Easson, MVP Nicholas Amaral; Almost Doesn't Count 1 (Matthew Moffit, MVP Nathalie Estrada) vs Dr M. Lean 1 (Michael Mariano, MVP Amanda Chetram and Lindsey Wallis); United 2 (Merissa Jaipaul, Peter Carl Miller) vs Suedamaster 1 (Laura Dougall); UNDER-11 DIVISION October 26: Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Christie Fregona) vs Binns 0; Ensurco 2 (Ryan Faraone 2) vs. Lightning 2 (Sahil Chod- ha, George Meszaros); Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Gregory Lake) vs United 2 (Ivor Mohavrovic 2) November 2: United 1 (Shane Ples, MVP Shane Ples) vs Ensurco 1 (Ryan Faraone); Binns 3 (James Guest, Rizwan Thawer, Richard Yeates, MVP Sabrina Abate) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Lawrence Pham-Hung, MVP Christine Somerville); Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Christie Fregona 2, MVP Christie Fregona) vs Lightning 1 (George Meszaros, MVP George Meszaros). UNDER-13 DIVISION October 26: Cosmos 2 (Julia Watson 2, MVP Julia Watson) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 0 (MVP Mia Self); BMO Nesbitt Burns 1 (Bryndon Fry, MVP Muriel Schvartzman) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Jennifer Poots);Rotork 3 (Scott Simons 2, Christopher Murphy 1, MVP Scott Simons) vs Speedy Auto Service 1 (Dominic Mitradeo MVP Ryan Bulmer);Creative Space Rockets 3 (Jennifer Mendoza 2, Evan Aziz 1, MVP Evan Aziz) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 3 (Krystnia Marolias 2, Adam Aly) November 2: Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Samantha Gylys, Imran Tharani, Shakeel Johaadien, MVP Rahim Kaba) vs Pickering Slo- Sports 2 (Adam Aly 2, MVP Adam Aly);Speedy Auto Service 5 (Do- minic Mitradeo 3, Chantelle Brown 2, MVP Dominic Mitradeo) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Stephanie Vella); Rotork Controls Inc. 2 (Christopher Murphy, Shannon Murphy, MVP Brittnee Fleming) vs Cosmos 1 (Joel Katz, MVP Joel Katz); BMO Nesbitt Burns 1 (Bryndon Fry, MVP Sarah Kelly) vs Creative Space Rockets 0. UNDER-16 DIVISION October 26: Almost Doesn't Count Stables 1 (Jessica Frizzar) vs East End Bindery 0; Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Robert Jaipaul 2, Julian Pedis, MVP Robert Jaipaul) vs Kicks 1 (Justin Prasad); Cos- mos 1 (Jennifer Oliver MVP Jordin Henwood) vs Canada Hardwood Flooring 2 (Mitchell Chudziak, Gregory Mitchell) November 2: East End Bindery 3 (Lauren Civello, Christian Hing, Chelsea Hing, MVP Chelsea Hing) vs Cosmos 0 (MVP Sasha Fa raone); Almost Doesn't Count Stb. 4 (Mario Capo, Jessica Frit- zlar, Natasha Nurmohamed, Chantel Smith, MVP Jessica Fritzlar) vs Kicks 2 (Jordan Lianza 2); Canada Hardwood Flooring 4 (Mat Wilson 2, Amreen Thawer, Baruch Jensen, MVP Amreen Thawer) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Nicole Bates, Julian Pedis). AJAX SOCCER CLUB Indoor Season standings and Results week of Dec 7, 2003 UNDER-EIGHT DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Beagles 5 3 0 2 10 5 11 Dalmations 5 3 1 1 13 5 10 Retrievers 5 1 2 2 5 10 5 Shepherds 5 0 4 1 3 11 1 RESULTS Dec. 7:Dalmations 3 vs. Retrievers 0; Shepherds 0 (MVP Kevin Reeves-Connel) vs. Beagles 1 (MVP Erik Renn). UNDER-10 DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Scorpions 5 5 0 0 18 3 15 Iguanas 5 2 2 1 8 11 7 Cobras 5 2 3 0 11 15 6 Rattlers 5 0 4 1 3 11 1 RESULTS Dec. 7:Rattlers 1 (MVP Hunter Holmes) vs. Scorpions 3 (MVP Haylea Babcock); Cobras 3 vs. Iguanas 4 (MVP Alex Bochel). UNDER-12 DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Corvettes 5 4 0 1 20 6 13 Roadsters 5 4 0 1 12 5 13 Camaros 5 2 2 1 12 11 7 Elantras 5 2 2 1 13 13 7 Firebirds 5 2 3 0 12 15 6 Berrettas 5 2 3 0 9 14 6 Spitfires 5 1 3 1 9 11 4 Mustangs 5 0 4 1 5 17 1 RESULTS Dec. 7:Spitfires 1 vs. Roadsters 2; Mustangs 2 vs. Elantras 6; Camaros 2vs. Firebirds 3; Berrettas 1 vs. Corvettes 6. UNDER-14 DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Marlins 5 3 1 1 12 8 10 Sharks 5 3 2 0 20 10 9 Dolphins 5 3 2 0 13 16 9 Orcas 5 2 2 1 14 10 7 Barracudas 5 2 3 0 8 11 6 Belugas 5 1 4 0 7 19 3 RESULTS Dec. 7:Marlins 3 (MVP Cheyenne Whittle) vs.Belugas 0 (MVP Rai- haan Patel); Orcas 0 (MVP Mariah Kelley) vs. Sharks 3 (Ryan Dil- lon); Barracudas 2 (MVP Stephanie Baynton) vs. Dolphins 4 (MVP Stephanie Clarke). UNDER-17 DIVISION TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Charlton 2 2 0 0 12 5 6 Chelsea 2 1 1 0 8 6 3 Arsenal 2 0 1 1 4 10 1 Manchester United 2 0 1 1 4 7 1 RESULTS Dec. 7:Chelsea 5 vs. Manchester United 2; Arsenal 2 vs. Charlton 8. AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Dec. 9/03. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS SECTION ‘A’ FLIGHT ‘A’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Dianne Balcombe, Peter Lipscombe; Mary Alton, Ian mcArthur. EAST-WEST 1. Rob Hanly, Ian Coats; 2. Keith Balcombe, David Colbert. FLIGHT ‘B’ NORTH-SOUTH 2. Patricia Brudnicki, Robert Hoult. EAST-WEST 1. Wallace Browne, Ron Haney; 2. Gail Lederer, Bernice Clunas. FLIGHT ‘C’ EAST-WEST 1. Pat Doktor, Chet Doktor. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS SECTION ‘B’ FLIGHT ‘A’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Anna Dosseva, John Aitken; 2. Mark Martinek, Rob Berry. EAST-WEST 1. Phyllis Burgan, Chris Chambers; 2. Jacqueline Mollaret, Allan Monteiro. FLIGHT ‘B’ NORTH-SOUTH 1. Robert Saptel, Llewelyn Davids. EAST-WEST 1. Karen Walker, Ann Tyas; 2. Denis Erwin, Joseph Kryzanowski. FLIGHT ‘C’ EAST-WEST 1. Carol McCord, Pat Hannah. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TYKE DIVISION As of Dec. 7/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS L. Hickling-Re/Max 10 7 1 2 59 23 16 Electrolux 10 7 2 1 46 40 15 Whitby Toyota 10 6 2 2 40 25 14 Play It Again Sports 10 6 4 0 36 38 12 Fujiki Dental 10 5 4 1 44 37 11 Tr aincan 10 5 4 1 56 33 11 Bay Cycle Sports 10 4 5 1 41 38 10 John Boddy Homes 10 5 5 0 36 49 10 Rodman’s Heating 10 2 7 1 24 31 5 Wal-Mart 10 1 8 1 42 58 3 PICKERING HOCKEY ASSOCIATION NOVICE DIVISION - EAST As of Dec. 7/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Gibson Auto Service 5 4 1 0 24 18 8 Break-Away Business 5 2 2 1 18 18 5 Royal LePage-Anna Wood 5 1 2 2 21 22 4 Vicdom Sand & Gravel 5 1 4 0 13 27 2 Nebraska Collision 5 0 4 1 14 27 1 NOVICE DIVISION - WEST As of Dec. 7/03. TEAM G W L T GF GA PTS Tr illium Corp Communicate 5 4 0 1 26 8 9 Ontario Power Generation 5 4 1 0 26 17 8 Menzies Chrysler 5 3 2 0 29 19 6 Wal-Mart-P&G 5 1 2 2 27 32 4 Century 21-Bartholomew 5 1 3 1 16 26 3 RESULTS FROM DEC 7/03 Break-Away Business Systems 7 at Walmart / P&G 8 1st Period Summary 07:01 Break-Away James Tustin (Spiro Koskinas) 04:46 Walmart David Lepka (Richard Brown) 04:18 Walmart David Lepka (Unassisted) 01:45 Break-Away James Tustin (Jacob Ricci, Spiro Koskinas) 01:23 Break-Away James Tustin (Jacob Ricci) 2nd Period Summary 08:01 Walmart Richard Brown (David Lepka) 04:16 Break-Away Craig Van Dusen (James Tustin) 02:13 Walmart David Lepka (Richard Brown, Dakota Parsons) 02:07 Walmart David Lepka (Jonathan Kope) 01:38 Break-Away Luke Robar (Liam Wozney) 3rd Period Summary 08:54 Break-Away James Tustin (Unassisted) 07:07 Walmart David Lepka (Richard Brown) 06:19 Walmart Matthew Mulgrew (David Lepka, Jonathan Kope) 03:12 Break-Away Austin Lennard (Unassisted) 00:46 Walmart David Lepka (Jonathan Proskos) Century 21 - Bartholomew 4 at Vicdom Sand-Gravel 3 1st Period Summary 06:26 Vicdom Phillip Neumann (Bradley Warburton, Mitchell Hud- son) 00:48 Century 21 Stuart Sweeney (Cory Bennett) 2nd Period Summary 02:33 Century 21 Victoria Hoddinott (Douglas Forsyth, Zachary Fiume) 01:24 Century 21 Adam Bartholomew (Cory Bennett, Brent Brightling) 3rd Period Summary 04:07 Century 21 Adam Bartholomew (Unassisted) 03:20 Vicdom Jacob Durack (Unassisted) 00:28 Vicdom Adrian Brown (Unassisted) Trillium Corporate Communications 3 at Gibson Auto Service 1 1st Period Summary NO SCORING 2nd Period Summary 03:43 Trillium Lucas Nicholson (Corey Ross) 00:06 Trillium Brody Campeau (Dakoda Crawford) 3rd Period Summary 03:42 Trillium Connor Jackson (Tina Bentley) 02:38 Gibson Auto Matthew Tower (Stephen Devitt) Menzies Chrysler 6 at Royal LePage - Anna Wood 5 1st Period Summary 06:05 Menzies Mateo Haza (Matthew Adams, Rosario Dipietro) 04:34 Royal LePage Jacob Smith (Owen Linton) 2nd Period Summary 09:19 Royal LePage Jacob Smith (Jacob Stork) 02:58 Royal LePage Jacob Stork (Unassisted) 00:32 Menzies Ryan McEachen (Unassisted) 3rd Period Summary 09:09 Royal LePage Alexander Ljubicic (Unassisted) 08:48 Royal LePage Alexander Ljubicic (Taylor LeBlond) 05:09 Menzies Matthew Adams (Zane Hawley) 01:46 Menzies Matthew Adams (Rosario Dipietro, Darryl Smith) 01:05 Menzies Matthew Adams (Daniel Barnes, Ryan McEachen) 00:27 Menzies Matthew Adams (Ryan McEachen, Rosario Dipi- etro) Ontario Power Generation 6 at Nebraska Collision 2 1st Period Summary 02:51 OPG Isaac Buckley-Lue (Unassisted) 2nd Period Summary 01:29 Nebraska DJ Cushway (Christian Castanheiro) 01:05 OPG Drew Halsall (Unassisted) 3rd Period Summary 09:48 OPG Stuart McNamara (Grant Starr) 06:51 OPG Ryan Scott (Jake Gilmour) 05:15 Nebraska Michael Bates (Unassisted) 03:46 OPG Jake Gilmour (Nicholas Calvelli) 02:28 OPG Jake Gilmour (Nicholas Taskas) career alert: actor Scoreboard DECEMBER 12, 2003 A/P PAGE 48 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Please recycle this paper Snow Removal Special Pre Christmas Offer $320 All Drives up to 550 sq ft. ❅Hurry book before December 24th ❅ Book a friend and you get 5% off Call Abdul 905-444-9944 Visit us at www.Renovations4u.ca MAYNARD, John Arthur.(Recently retired from Canada Post.) Passed away peacefully on Decem- ber 4, 2003 at the age of 59. Loving father of Alex- ander and Isaac. Beloved grandfather of Aidan. He will be greatly missed by sisters Nancy, Norma, and Melanie. There will be a memorial gathering of fami- ly and friends at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Vil- lage) (905) 428-8488 from 6 until 8p.m. on Sunday December 14, 2003. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated. 80 Years Young Herta Glaser Thanks to family & friends for making December 9, 2003 such a special day. ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 SCARBORO PAI NTING Since 1981 Fast and efficient painting at a reasonable price. Free estimates. Seniors Discount. (416) 543-5718 Eve. 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CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 49 A/P A/P PAGE 50 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 www.durhamregion.com C H R I S M O O S E C A P E R C H R I S M O O S E C A P E R CHRISMOOSE CAPER F O R E V E RYONE O F TH ES E GE N E ROU S S PONS O R S A B EAUTIFUL “C H R I SM O O SE” P LUS H TOY (BY M E TROL A ND DURHAM REGION ME D IA GROU P) WILL BE GI V EN TO TH E DUR H A M R EGI O NAL P O L I C E FOOD & TOY D RI V E. 2 2 0 0 B r o c k R o a d N ., U n i t e C 1 0 &1 1 P i c ker i n g . O n t a r i o L 1 X 2 R 2 Telephone: 905-427-4886 Facsimile: 905-427-5542 T.C .R .V T.C.R.V B a r r i s t e r, S o l i c i t o r Barrister, Solicitor & N o t a r y& Notary Timothy C.R. Vanular L.L.B. K I D S E A T F R E E K I D S E A T F R E E K I D S E A T F R E E Sun-Wed 5:00pm to close (see your server for details) 95 Kingston Rd. 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We have what you and your family need at low warehouse prices every day. T F riday, Dec. 12 - Sunday, Dec. 14 Our Members Can W rap Up the Holidays! (Especially this weekend) 401 Kingston Rd.Brock Rd.Pickering Pkwy.Yonge St.Bayview7 407 Pickering 1899 Brock Rd. (905) 619-0219 Richmond Hill 255 Silver Linden Dr. (905) 709-8921 Butterball Turkey Basted. Frozen. ($1.57 per lb.) 347 kg Zenith DVD Player Progressive scan. 69 97 And the best deal of all – $45 $40 Party Platter Ring Cooked Shrimp and Cocktail Sauce. 1.13 kg.16 66 See us in the Club for Membership details and benefits. SPECIAL EVENT FOR MEMBERS ONLY Have your child’s picture taken with SANTA! Friday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. No Sitting fee and Free 8" X 10" print on our Kodak Picture Maker SAM’S CLUB TM Canada locations’ Holiday Hours are Monday to Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Whole Cooked Lobster Product of Canada. ($9.02 per lb.) 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Luxury finishes include: 9’ 0" Main Floor Ceilings, Upgrade Ceramic Flooring, Gas Fireplace, Series 800 Colonial Doors & Trim and more! SALES CENTRE HOURS MON. TO THURS. 1 PM - 8 PM SAT., SUN. & HOL. 11 AM - 6 PM CLOSED FRIDAY 905-839-7934 Nestled amidst Pickering’s Altona Forest Townhomes from $228,990 Semis from $254,990 PRICES, SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL RENDERINGS ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. E. & O.E. SITE www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 12, 2003 PAGE 55 A/P 19 HARWOOD AVE. AJAX (North of 401) 905-683-5358 CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 401 SERVICE HOURS: MON. - THURS. 7-MIDNIGHT FRI. 7-6, SATURDAY 8-4 OSHAWA ILLAGE CHRYSLER HWY. #401 VILLAGE CHRYSLER TORONTO HWY. #2 HARWOOD FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STARLAKERIDGEWESTNEYBROCK RD.FIVE STAR CHRYSLER UP TO $1,000 KINGSTON RD. 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Plus lic., taxes & admin *plus frt. & air tax (Dealer discounts applied). • Short term lease vehicles or daily rental buybacks. 0% financing or $6,000 Dealer Discount available on selected new vehicles. If dealer discount chosen, effective interest rate could range 0% to 10%. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002 vehicles. † These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate. Rebate applies to retail deliveries on most new in-stock 2003 vehicles. ††Purchase/lease OAC Chrysler Financial Canada, 81,600 km annual allowance, 15¢ km on overage. ** Cash purchase price & lease price exclude freight, lic., insurance, taxes, registration & admin. * 0% purchase financing up to 72 months on 2003 Caravans. Example: $30,000 @ 0% APR/72 month term, monthly payment is $416.66 Cost of borrowing is $0. •Caravans, Grand Caravans, Durangos. See us for details. •$3,000 rebate applied. ††48 mo. lease, $3,000 down. 4 dr., auto, air, power steering, power brakes, AM/FM cass. 158,576 km. Stk. #P7464A. $$49.8949.8 9Sale /48 mo. wk. 2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4 3.7L V6, auto, deep tint, air, tilt, cruise, p.w., pdl., AM/FM/CD, Rocky Mountain Edition, keyless & more. Bal. factory warr. Stk. #J6539A. $$89.4589.4 5Sale /84 mo. wk. Sale /72 mo. wk. 2003 CONCORD LXi 4 DR. 3.5L V6, ABS, auto, leather seats, security alarm, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM/CD, audio controls, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P7680. $$71.6171.6 1Sale /84 mo. wk. 2001 RAM 1500 PICKUP 5.2L V8, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM cass. & more. Stk. #T5974A. $$68.5868.5 8Sale /72 mo. wk. 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., p.s., p.m., AM/FM/CD, air, tilt, cruise, premium seating, box liner, keyless, trailer tow, ABS, anti-spin axle & more. Only 15,500 km. Stk. #T6335A. $$99.7999.7 9Sale /84 mo. wk. 2000 DAKOTA C/C 4X4 3.9L V6, auto, air, sport plus group, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels & more. 1 owner. Stk. #V7657. $$64.5664.5 6 /72 mo. wk.Sale DRIVEDRIVE HOME AHOME A WINNER SALESWINNER S A L E S EVENTEVENT • “Peace of Mind with DaimlerChrysler Canada Inc. backed warranty” • “Roadside Assistance” • “Quality Reconditioning” • “Nationwide Service” 1997 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2 dr., 2.5L V6, auto, AM/FM/CD cass., pwr. sunroof, anti-lock brakes, leather, air, loaded. Stk. #J6375A. $$34.0634.0 6Sale /48 mo. wk. V 2004 INTREPID SE 4 DR. 22C package, 4 spd. auto, 2.7L V6 DOHC 24 valve and more. Stk. #R6307. $$60.3260.3 2Sale /84 mo. wk.* B R A N D N E W 2001 TOYOTA SIENNA WAGON V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, leather, p. seats, XLE pkg., p. sunroof, AM/FM cass., 6 disc CD changer & more. 1 owner, only 92,500 km. Stk. #V7767. $$85.1185.1 1Sale /72 mo. wk.* * UP TO NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS PLUS 2.0L 4cyl., auto, p.w., pdl., cruise, air, alum. wheels, AM/FM cass., p. sunroof, cloth seats & more. 1 owner, only 68,300 km. Stk. #P7491B. $$61.0061.0 0 * Sale /84 mo. wk. 2004 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE $$165.66165.6 6 * All new rear wheel, 3.2L V6, SOHC engine, 5 speed, auto stick, loaded. 2 to choose from. Stk. #C6637A. B R A N D N E W 2000 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 4 DR. 2003 PT CRUISER 28E package, power group, cruise, 16” wheels, p.w., pdl., keyless, auto & more. Stk. #PT5959. $$60.9860.9 8Sale /84 mo. wk.* B R A N D N E W 2003 RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 4.7L, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, air, two tone paint, AM/FM/CD cass., 20” chrome wheels, Infinity speakers, anti-spin axle & more. Only 22,000 km. Stk. #V7536. $$103.72103.7 2Sale /84 mo. wk. 2003 DURANGO SLT 4X4 $$93.0193.0 1 /84 mo.Sale 4.7L V8, auto, air, skid plate grp., ABS, Elect. Shift-on-the-Fly, Anti-spin axle, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, & more. Stk. #P7686. wk.SALEM RD.2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB 3.9L V6, auto, p.s., p.b., air, sport plus grp., fog lamps, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 114,100 km. Stk. #V7706. $$56.5256.5 2Sale /72 mo. wk. 1997 FORD 150 XLT CLUB CAB 4X4 4.6L V8, auto, air, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, tow hooks, tool caddy, box liner, AM/FM cass. & more. Only 161,500 km. Stk. #T6514A. $$60.7760.7 7Sale /60 mo. wk. ALL NEW 2004 DURANGO ININ STOCKSTOCK NOW!N O W ! Sale /84 mo. wk. ALL NEW 2004 DODGE SRT - 4 2.4L turbo, 5 speed, 17” rims, sunroof. 0-100 in 5.4 sec., 230 hp. Stk. #N6689. $$88.9688.9 6 B R A N D N E W ONLYONLY SHOPPINGSHOPPING DAYSDAYS LEFT!L E F T !1313 $$20,58820,5 8 8 Cash Purchase* for 2004 DODGE CARAVAN 28C 00%% or purchase financing** for 48 mo. Wrap it up for Christmas! 2004 INTREPID ES 4 DR. 3.5L V6, auto, p.w., pdl., tilt, cruise, auto temp control, side air bags, p. sunroof, leather seats, p. seat, 6 disc CD, security alarm, traction control & more. Only 650 km. Bal. factory war. 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