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News Advertiser readers help fund reach $1.3-million goal By Mike Ruta Staff Writer PICKERING — For Rose Cudney and hundreds of children in Ajax and Pick- ering, Christmas came early this year — three days early, to be precise. “I can’t stop smiling,” said the execu- tive director of Toronto Star Children’s Charities, including the Santa Claus Fund. “To me, this really is Christmas; this is Christmas Day because we have reached our goal.” By the evening of Dec. 22, Ms. Cud- ney expected to be near or over the top in raising $1.3 million for the Santa Claus Fund, while 45,000 gift boxes had already been delivered to needy chil- dren from Mississauga to Pickering and Ajax. While the Santa Claus Fund is 99 years old, the Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser participated for the first time in 2004, and Ms. Cudney says hundreds of gift boxes were delivered in the two communities. “We are so thrilled that the Santa The Pickering 40 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 Boxing Week Clearance! I n s t a n t r e b a t e s o n s e l e c t e d c e l l u l a r p h o n e s U p t o 5 0 % O F F v a r i o u s c e l l u l a r a c c e s s o r i e s U p t o 5 0 % O F F s e l e c t e d c o r d l e s s p h o n e s F R E E i n s t a l l a t i o n p l u s r e b a t e s o n E x p r e s s Vu Pickering Town Centre (905)837-1212 Whitby Mall (905)725-1212 843 King St. W. Oshawa (905)576-1212 ® [ Briefly ]] Wrapping paper, ribbon can go in blue box: The gar- bage is no place for remnants of Christmas. Wr apping paper, wrapping paper tubes, cardboard gift boxes, Christmas cards, ribbon and gift tags can all go in your blue box, said Peter Watson, manager of waste management for the Region of Durham. “It’s always been there,” Mr. Wa tson said of the ability to re- cycle Christmas goods. “It’s just that not everybody recognizes it.” He said the key word is paper and cardboard products: no metallic paper or cloth rib- bons. “Naturally, we encourage people to use gift bags, which are reusable over and over again,” he said. For more information on what can go in your blue box, visit www.region.durham.on.ca or e-mail waste@region.durham. on.ca or call 905-579-5264. [ What’s on ] Lions Club celebrating New Year’s Eve: The Lions Club of Pickering is ringing in the new year with some singing, dancing and good food. The celebration is at Papps Banquet Room, located on Picker- ing Parkway at Brock Road. The evening features Rick Johnson’s County Jamboree and special guests Allan Dollar, Mr. DJ and Aaron Solomon. Tickets are $25 and includes a hat, favours, door prizes and midnight champagne, as well as a roast beef dinner from 8 to 8:30 p.m. There is a cash bar. Proceeds are going to the Herizon House women’s shelter, county community fund, and the Pickering Lions administration fund. Doors open at 7 p.m. There are limited tickets. For more infor- mation, call 905-649-2295. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B5 Classified, B10 Community, C1 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School Pre-Toddler Program (12 months - 18 months) SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING NEW 905-686-24459905-6 8 6 -2 4 4 5 VISIT OUR SHOWROOM 239 STATION STREET239 S T A T I O N S T R E E T (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) FROM SHE’S BACK Felicien eases into training schedule Page B1 Our multicultural makeup means Pickering celebrates all month long Page C1 ON THE JOB Allea delivers for her customers Page A9 JOLLY OLD FLY GUY STOP S BY TO DELIVER CHRISTMAS CHEER Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Just before loading up the sleigh and getting the reindeer ready, Santa and Mrs. Claus paid an early visit to the patients at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. For Pickering resident Rowena Heck, Santa had a special bear. For the boys and girls of Pickering, the countdown is on until they find special gifts under the Christmas tree tomorrow. Holland’s bill gains momentum Pickering MP travelling country to gauge support for younger voting age By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Canada’s young peo- ple would vote if they were given the opportunity — that’s what a poll con- ducted a few weeks ago shows. Liberal Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Hol- land, along with members from other federal parties, is championing his bill to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 years old. “The most important finding of the poll is 76 per cent of those (surveyed) would vote if given a chance,” Mr. Hol- land said. The poll was conducted by a profes- sor at Carleton University, 1,000 Ca- nadians between the ages of 14 and 18 were asked a variety of questions including would they vote if they were able to. The poll is one measure being used to gain support for the bill, which re- ceived first reading in November. Conservative MP Belinda Stronach, Bloc Quebecois MP Stephane Bergeron and NDP MP Nathan Cullen have joined with Mr. Holland to support the bill. “Interest in this bill cuts across party lines,” Mr. Holland said. “This is about empowering youth and encouraging their participation in the electoral pro- cess. It’s also about showing that mem- bers of opposing parties can put aside their differences to work together for a common purpose.” Yo ung people can drive at 16, join the armed forces at 17 and vote for the leader of a political party at 14 so why shouldn’t they be allowed to vote in a federal election, Mr. Holland argues. Those championing the bill also point out voter turnout is declining Region will spend $150,000 to develop strategic plan By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — A partnership between traffic specialists and users could make driving easier and cheaper for Durham residents. The Region is putting together a stra- tegic plan looking at intelligent trans- portation systems (ITS) such as com- puterized signals, closed-circuit televi- sion and incident-reporting software. The goal is to bring together groups directly impacted by roads and how they work, including the Province, local municipalities, the commercial/indus- trial sector, police and hydro, said Doug MacKay, project manager, traffic engi- neering for the Region’s works depart- ment. “Everybody out there may be using an ITS element for their specific need,” Mr. MacKay said. “If we know what oth- ers are using, perhaps there are ways we can save money together and not overlap.” The Region already uses ITS on Dur- ham’s roads, Mr. MacKay said. Around 480 traffic signals are con- trolled to ease traffic flow and conges- tion. In Ajax and Pickering, for example, traffic flowing into Toronto along Hwy. 2 moves pretty fast because of strategi- cally used green lights, which are em- ployed in reverse in the afternoon when residents drive back into Durham. Fire trucks also have the ability to change lights to green while driving through intersections to an emergency. Cameras at heavily congested intersec- tions, such as Bloor Street and Park Road in Oshawa and King Street and To w nline Road in Clarington, also help the Region plan traffic flows, Mr. MacK- ay said. “We cannot continue to widen roads,” he said. “So we have to look at ways to manage them more effectively and in- crease capacity without making them bigger.” Delcan Corporation of Toronto has been hired to help the Region put to- gether a strategic plan looking at all types of ITS technologies, with costs not to exceed around $150,000. Durham aims for intelligence with transit Pickering residents play Santa to kids in need ✦ See Holland, Page A11 Pickering aims to build bridges with new funding Program would help with repairs at five locations By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Some Pickering bridges might be getting a facelift thanks to the federal and provincial governments. As part of the Canada-Ontario Mu- nicipal Renewal Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF), the City is submitting an application for the undertaking of a bridge deck replacement program. Staff compiled a list of five bridges and submitted it to council for approval at its Dec. 20 meeting. “I’m very pleased to see this motion come forward,” said Ward 3 City Coun- cillor David Pickles. “We really need to do bridge work in this municipality.” The $900 million fund was an- nounced in mid-November to help municipalities of less than 250,000 fund infrastructure projects. The three partners (federal, provincial and mu- nicipal) would split the cost equally. The deadline for the application for the first intake of the five-year program is Jan. 10. The focus of Intake 1 is infra- structure renewal and improvements in water, wastewater, local bridges and roads, and solid waste management. Councillors were glad to see the other levels of government coming forward with a program that can ben- efit the city. “This is another project the Prov- ince will probably cut off in a year or two so it’s something we better take advantage of,” said Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson agreed. “Thirty-three cent dollars don’t come along that often and we want to ✦ See Santa, Page A5 ✦ See Pickering, Page A7 A/P PAGE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004 HAPPYRETIREMENT 423 BLOOR ST., OSHAWA rrs TM RETIREMENT IS FINALLY HERE! BOXING WEEK • ENTIRE INVENTORY CLEARANCE 90 WE’VE SLASHED PRICES ON ALL REMAINING STOCK WE’VE ONLY GOT A FEW DAYS LEFT AND EVERTHING MUST GO! SUNDAY DEC 26 10AM-5PM MONDAY DEC 27 11AM-6PM TUESDAY DEC 28 11AM-6PM WEDNESDAY DEC 29 11AM-6PM THURSDAY DEC 30 11AM-6PM FRIDAY DEC 31 C L O S E D! 90 %OFF%OFFUP TO UP TO RETIREMENT IS FINALLY HERE! STORE CLOSIN G NO REF U N D S O R EXCHAN G E S By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A Durham Region judge has rejected a marijuana advocate’s constitutional challenge to the nation’s possession laws. Ontario Court of Justice Judge James Keaney said the argument put forth by former Oshawa resident Marko Ivan- cicevic did not compel him to take the remarkable step of effectively striking down Canada’s prohibition on posses- sion of marijuana. Mr. Ivancicevic’s challenge, argued in an Oshawa courtroom by marijuana advocate Edwin Pearson, called upon the judge to declare Ontario’s Court of Appeal erred in reinstating the posses- sion laws, which were declared uncon- stitutional in a landmark ruling in 2000. “With respect, I decline the invitation to do so,” the judge said in a ruling deliv- ered last week. The judge convicted Mr. Ivancicevic of simple possession and gave him a suspended sentence. The 23-year-old To ronto man has been ordered to per- form 20 hours of community service and will be on probation for a year. He is also banned from possessing any non- prescription drugs while he’s on proba- tion. Mr. Ivancicevic, who never disputed the fact he was in possession of 49 grams of marijuana when police caught him smoking a joint behind a Whitby pool hall last January, said he’ll appeal the judge’s dismissal of his constitutional challenge. The self-declared marijuana advocate said he’ll take his case all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada as he fights for the legalization of pot. Marijuana advocates must fight for their cause in the courts, rather than waiting for politicians to address the issue, Mr. Ivancicevic said. “If we rely on Parliament, we’re doomed,” he said. “Eventually one day, we’ll find the right judge.” Mr. Pearson argued Mr. Ivancicevic couldn’t be prosecuted under Canada’s possession laws because they failed the test of constitutionality back in 2000. That’s when Ontario’s appeals court, in its landmark Parker decision, ruled that marijuana laws infringed upon the Charter of Rights because they made no exception for medical use of the drug. The court suspended its ruling for a year to allow Ottawa to address the inequity; nevertheless, the ruling created confu- sion and consternation for police and justice officials. 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N.HARWOODAVE.SHRIMP • MUSSELS • ROAST BEEF • CHICKEN BALLS • SOUP • FULL SALAD BAR • DESSERT BAR LUNCH : 11:30 am - 4:00pm DINNER : Sun- Thurs & Holidays4:30 pm - 9:30pm Fri- Sat 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm ADULT SENIOR TODDLERS 5 AND UNDER $1.99 LUNCH 11:30 am - 4:00pm Mon- Sun & Holidays $6.99 $6.29 DINNER Mon- Thurs 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm $10.99 $9.89 Fri- Sat 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm Sun & Holidays 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm $11.99 $10.79 Buffet PriceOpen Christmas Day 3 PM - 8 PM TURKEY DINNER ON BUFFET Open Boxing Day 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM Open New Years Day 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM FREE BUFFET on your Birthday Proof of ID required. Min. 2 persons dining. AJAX — In order to allow our staff a break over the holiday weekend, the News Advertiser, will not publish on Sunday, Dec. 26. We resume our regular publication schedule of Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays on Dec. 29. We wish all our readers and adver- tisers a very merry Christmas and a joyous holiday. Look for us again next week Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Snow much fun DURHAM — Members of the Vaja family, Arjun, Rahul, Krishna and Krushna try to move a rather large ball of snow for the bottom of their snowman. While others bat- tled the large snowfall, the north Pickering residents made the most of the weather. Below, Anthony and Sara Sottile and their neighbour Tobin Semple dig in together and move some snow out of the driveway in South Ajax. Pot advocate’s constitutional challenge goes up in smoke News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 1,700,000 page views per month Metroland Durham Region Media Group Ellis Packaging makes charity effort possible By Jerome Watt Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — When the es- timated 45,000 children open their gifts from the Santa Claus Fund this year, not only will Paul Colicchio have the satisfaction of knowing he was instrumental in making it happen — he’ll also know, firsthand, the difference it makes. It’s because of Mr. Colicchio, executive vice-president of Pick- ering’s Ellis Packaging, and his fellow employees, that these kids have a box to open. His company makes the boxes for the charity. As a six-year-old growing up in Italy, Mr. Colicchio’s mother put him in an orphanage because she couldn’t afford to look after him. His father, a firefighter, had died years before in a train fire while trying to save the passen- gers. “When Christmas came around, we didn’t have any gifts,” he said of life in the orphanage. The memory lingered with Mr. Colicchio long after he came to Canada as a 12-year-old. “I knew what it was like not to get any gifts,” he said. And 30 years ago, when he saw the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund, he knew he had to get in- volved. Ever since, the fund has depended on Mr. Colicchio to come through with the boxes. The fund wouldn’t happen with- out the efforts at Ellis Packaging, said Rose Cudney, executive di- rector of the charity. “We have less than a month to pack 45,000 gift boxes,” Ms. Cudney said. “If those boxes didn’t arrive at a steady pace, we couldn’t do it.” The boxes come to the charity pre-wrapped and all the char- ity workers need to do is lift the lid and pack in a sweater, socks, mittens, a hat, a book, a toy and candy. The children of the Toronto Star Santa Claus Fund can con- tinue to count on Mr. Colicchio to make a difference in their lives well beyond this Christmas. “As long as I’m alive, I’ll be a part of this group,” he said. The boxes would be empty without dona- tions from Ajax and Pickering residents and others across the Greater To ronto Area. The goal this year of $1.3 million was achieved, with every penny going towards items for the boxes. Donors receive a tax receipt after the campaign’s completion in January 2005. Donor contri- butions will be published in the paper during this campaign until mid-January. If you or someone you know has been touched by the Santa Claus Fund, we’d like to hear your story. E-mail the details, along with contact information, to dstell@durhamregion.com or call 905-683-5110, ext. 249. 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Before After Orthodontics (Braces, Retainers) • Crowns and Bridges/Dentures • Root Canal Treatment • Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Laughing Gas) • Wisdom Molar Extraction • White Fillings All Insurance Plans Accepted (Sent Directly) •Air abrasion (No Freezing - No Drilling) for applicable cavities •Intra oral camera (Before & After Pictures) •Electrosurgery and cosmetic gum surgery •Ultra sonic scaling, cosmetic veneering •Teeth whitening Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Available In Our Office Laser Dentistry Pickering employees play big role in packing up Christmas cheer for area children in need A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Paul Colicchio, executive vice-president of Ellis Packaging in Pickering is a strong supporter of the Santa Claus Fund. Claus Fund has reached its fund- raising goal,” said Tim Whittaker, publisher of the Metroland Dur- ham Region Media Group, which includes the News Advertiser. “Being our first year with the fund, it was a new experience for us. But from the very first day, everyone at our newspapers has found this to be a tremendously rewarding experience. We had numerous members of staff give their own time on weekends and at night so that they could deliver some Christmas joy to their neighbours, who just happen to be in a time of need.” Mr. Whittaker is so pleased with the experience that he’s hoping to introduce the fund to the Oshawa, Whitby, and Clarington commu- nities next year through the media group’s This Week publications. “I’ve witnessed first-hand the impact this program has on the lives of those involved and believe it will help fill a need in east Dur- ham,” he said. “Our newspapers and employ- ees have a long track record of being active members in our com- munities, and this is just one more way that we feel we can help.” Mr. Whittaker noted the local campaign was a success due to the generosity of Ajax and Picker- ing residents and all the people who gave time. “I’d like to thank all our com- munity and employee volunteers, along with our organizing staff at the News Advertiser, Jodi Ray- mond, Abe Fakhourie and Tony Doyle,” he said. The News Advertiser for weeks has been telling the story of how the fund benefits underprivileged families in Ajax and Pickering, speaking to social service agen- cies and gift box recipients. Ms. Cudney says the lion’s share of the gift boxes have reached their destinations, but noted some were still being delivered right up to Christmas Eve day. Countless volunteer hours went into the Ajax and Pickering op- eration, with area Scouting troops delivering many of the boxes to homes. News Advertiser staff, friends and family also helped at the Santa Fund warehouse and with deliveries. Ms. Cudney says two things have to happen for the fund to take root in a community where it has been introduced. First, clients are originally unsure of what is going to be expected of them in terms of payback if they partici- pate. She says “the trust level has to be built” in the sense that there are no strings attached to being involved. Secondly, since clients them- selves can’t phone and order a gift box, but have to go through social service agencies, the agen- cies have a learning curve to go through in terms of what’s re- quired and the time involved in handling applications. Ms. Cudney says the Santa Claus Fund strikes a chord with people because they know that all administrative costs are paid for by the Star. “People know that 100 per cent of what they give is going to go out to children,” she says. She notes that since the fund started in 1906, the fundraising goal has always been met. “Our readers never seem to let us down, in good times or in bad,” Ms. Cudney says. A/P PAGE A5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004 Durham’s Best Value on Solid Wood Furniture Direct to Public For Over 18 Years Huge Selection Of Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, Dining Room, Entertainment a nd Leather OUR BEST EVER BOXING WEEK Custom Orders We lcome FANTASTIC SAVINGS Hours: Sun. 11-5, Mon. Tues. Wed. 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(Pickerng Town Centre) 905-839-0364 TORONTO: 1901 Yonge St.: (at Davisville Ave.) 416-483-1665 RICHMOND HILL: 250 Harding Blvd. (at Major Mackenzie) 905-737-8602 BRAMALEA: 18 Kensington Rd. (at Bramalea Rd.) 905-794-1112 expires January 20, 2005 ✦ Santa, From Page A1 Santa Claus Fund enjoys successful first year in Ajax and Pickering A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo The Talhouk and Murrell families of Courtice hosted a fundraising gingerbread making day at their homes with proceeds going to the News Ad- ver tiser Santa Claus Fund. Jacklyn MacGillivray, left was putting the finishing touches on her house, while keeping an eye on Liam Apple, right, who seems intent on eating some of the house. Brendan Montgomery was pleased with the progress being made on the house. P PA GE A6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004 U pon first hearing Mark Holland wanted to lower the federal vot- ing age to 16 I wasn’t sure what to think of the idea. The Ajax-Pickering MP and a representative from each of the other national parties have joined together to try to en- gage youth and gather support for Mr. Holland’s bill when it comes to a vote in the House of Commons in March. He’s hoping to increase the ever plummeting voter turnout in Canada by engaging voters at a younger age and creating a lifelong pattern of political participation. The arguments for lower- ing the age — which was de- creased from 21 to 18 in 1970 — seem rational: people are able to enjoy the awesome re- sponsibility of driving at 16, 17-year-olds can join the army and die for their country, and 14-year-olds can vote for the leader of national political parties (which in this country means they’re voting for the prime minister if they belong to the Liberal party). It’s not surprising Mr. Hol- land would bring forward a motion like this — the man did begin volunteering for his first political campaign when he was 12, but most young people aren’t like him. And apparently this idea is not unheard of around the world. Mr. Holland cites examples from several other countries where 16-year-olds can vote. Brazil has a voluntary voting age of 16, while in some Ger- man local elections youth can vote at 16. There is also a co- alition working in the United Kingdom to lower the voting age to 16. In the press release prepared by the group of MPs, it also points out that currently some people can’t vote until they are 21 or 22 depending on when their birthday is in relation to an election. Should the voting age be changed it would mean many people still wouldn’t be able to vote for the first time until they were 19 or 20. All of these are very compel- ling arguments, but then there are those who question how much 16- and 17-year-olds know about politics. As a 16-year-old less than a decade ago, current events and politics were a big part of my life. To be honest I couldn’t wait to vote — but I was a bit of a geek. Does the average 16-year- old have the knowledge and maturity to be deserving of the privilege of voting? Politicians seem to think so. Mr. Holland said the young people he has spoken with through visits to local high schools were as aware of cur- rent events, if not more, as the adults he spoke to on the campaign trail. His former colleagues at Pickering coun- cil support his initiative and Wa rd 2 Regional Councillor Bill McLean echoed his state- ments about young people being aware. There may be many young people who are unaware or don’t care about voting, but the same could be said of the millions of adults who choose not to exercise their voting rights. So why not give youth a chance and see what they do with it. Danielle Milley’s column appears every third Friday. E- mail dmilley@durhamregion. com. Boundaries needed in defining marriage To the editor: Re: ‘Churches deal with same-sex ruling,’ and ‘Parlia- ment must follow lead of Su- preme Court’, editorial, Dec. 15. As a pastor of a local church I feel obligated to respond ex- pressing a point of view against same-sex marriage. There are many arguments put forth by the small minority in favour of same-sex marriage and to the listening ear most of them sound reasonable. The problem is that these same arguments could also be used to justify polygamy, incest, pedophilia and other unacceptable acts. There must be clear boundaries in place otherwise the right to live in a decent, moral society will be eroded in the name of personal rights and freedoms. The issue of same-sex mar- riage is just a stepping-stone for other groups that will try to again push back the moral boundaries even further. This then will impose on our rights to raise families in a more tra- ditional value-based society. Canada was founded on Judeo-Christian principals. It has become one of the most desirable places in the world to live, because as a society traditionally we have adhered to them. Once man starts to operate outside of the wisdom of God (who is much smart- er than us) it creates a very dangerous climate for moral decay that will be of great det- riment to our country and fu- ture generations. Pastor Dennis Penner, Durham Christian Fellowship, Ajax Public deserves a say on same-sex marriage To the editor: Re: ‘Parliament must follow lead of Supreme Court,’ edito- rial, Dec. 15. Democracy is government by the people for the people. It is the majority of the people who determine who the govern- ment should be, and in which direction the country should go. This is not ‘Tyranny of the Majority’ it is democracy. Through experience Cana- dians know how democracy works, and by our participation we have shown that we are ca- pable of handling the resulting rights and responsibilities. Gen- erally Canadians are tolerant and fair-minded people with a certain laissez-faire attitude. Over time we have evolved and adapted. We have corrected injustices of the past, and are moving forward on important issues such as women’s rights, minority rights, etc. We have always been able to acknowledge and respect our differences through open and meaningful dialogue. However, there are certain people who feel Canadians are not capable of responsible de- cision-making and, therefore, be told what is good for them — no discussion allowed. Thereby the right to participate in the democratic process through public consultations and open dialogue on issues that have a far-reaching impact on our society, such as same-sex mar- riage, abortion, etc., has been stifled. To preserve our democracy and the tolerance, openness, and fair-mindedness of our so- ciety, this must change. Renate Roy, Ajax Council must be aware of perception To the editor: Re: ‘Councillor taking issue with meeting location,’ Dec. 12. The article does not state the exact wording on Councillor Doug Dickerson’s letter, but it would appear the council- lor is indicating a well-known theme: City councillors, staff, and developers should not be in one another’s pockets, nor should they even appear to be in one another’s pockets. Pickering Mayor Dave Ry- an’s response is that he doesn’t think the letter deserves the credibility of a response. What arrogance. I would suggest the mayor take a look at the ongo- ing computer hearing in the City of Toronto to see where such relationships or perceived relationships can lead. Saul Glass Pickering EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s give our youth a chance IN THE COMMUNITY A pageant of pageants Gwen Noble sent us a special moment during the Peace Lutheran Church’s Sunday School children’s Christmas pageant held re- cently. She says the teachers worked tirelessly to orchestrate the event including handmade costumes. She adds Peace Lutheran invites everyone to attend its Family Christmas Eve carroll service on Friday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. at 928 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announce- ments, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratula- tions and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clar- ity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com RIDE exposes troubling statistics in Durham Region D o we really have to go over this again? It’s obvious that some Durham citizens choose to ignore the devastating impact that drinking and driving can have on so many lives. Each year we learn of families torn apart, lives lost and children left without a parent because someone took a chance with the lives of others. The impact cannot be minimized. Ye t, here in Durham, we’re just not getting the message that drinking and driving kills. While we’ve made great strides over the past few years to keep our roads safe, the early results on this year’s Durham Regional Po- lice’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign are troubling. Or, as Nancy Codlin, president of the Durham chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), said last week, they’re “s taggering.” Heading into last week, Durham officers had stopped 18,500 vehicles, resulting in 45 charges related to drinking and driving. A further 146 other motorists have had their licences suspended for 12 hours for registering a warning at the many roadside check- points. Just how bad are we doing here in Durham? Consider that in To ronto, officers have stopped more than three times the amount of vehicles, about 60,000, yet laid 41 drinking and driving related charges and handed out 170 suspensions. Let’s be clear: Even one impaired driver on our roads is too many. If you are planning to drink, don’t take chances, have a plan in place. Choose a partner, be it a spouse, family member or friend and decide whose turn it will be to sip pop during holiday celebra- tions. Or, ensure you have enough money on hand to catch a taxi home. Or, make plans to stay the night at a friend’s place. The point is that there are too many options available to even resort to climbing behind the wheel after having too many drinks. Just don’t leave the decision until it’s too late in the night when your judgement will be impaired; have your exit strategy planned well in advance. There is so much to be thankful for at this time of year. We live in the best country in the world, where our rights and freedoms are the envy of the world. All Canadians have access to high-quality health care, to an education, to a wealth of job opportunities, to support services when in need, and a political system that offers an equal voice to all voters. The Durham Region Media Group wishes all our readers the best of the season. Please play your part in ensuring happy and safe holidays. We need your help The News Advertiser is looking for Good Neighbours in Ajax and Pickering and we need the help of our readers to find them. In the new year we will be introducing a new segment called Good Neighbours, profiling the extraordinary people in our com- munity who step forward to help out others. Every day there are good people doing good things in our com- munity. Sometimes their stories are told, but often times they go unnoticed, except by the people who benefit from their act of kindness. A wallet or purse returned with all of the money and credit cards; someone stopping to help you on the side of the road with a flat tire or engine trouble or even someone in your area that helps a senior citizen with groceries and shovelling their drive- way. You know the selfless people who deserve a little recognition and better yet could inspire others to acts of kindness. Let us know the inspirational people who go unsung and we’ll share their story. Let’s start a wave of good spirit by celebrating our Good Neighbours. To share a candidate, contact news editor David Stell at 905- 683-5110 or e-mail dstell@durhamregion.com. Danielle Milley staff writer Support council motion for peer review funding By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — A motion to request money to pay for a peer review of the plan for a proposed Pickering airport received backing from council, as well as several residents. Three people made presentations at Monday’s council meeting to express their opposition to the Greater Toronto Airports Authority’s proposal to build an airport in north Pickering, as well as to express support for Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles’ motion. “I do appear in support of Coun. Pickles’ motion. We clearly need a peer review of the GTAA’s proposal,” said Stephen Frederick, president of Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport Lands (VOCAL). Coun. Pickles brought forward a mo- tion later in the meeting requesting the GTAA or the federal transport minister provide funding to the City to hire a consultant to do a peer review of the GTAA’s financial assessment analysis and the airport draft plan. The motion passed in a six to one recorded vote. Mr. Frederick said a peer review would give the City and residents the opportunity to determine if an environ- mental assessment is needed, and if it is, the review would help determine the terms of reference. Peer review funding is to be available, but not until the EA gets underway. Still, Coun. Pickles and Mr. Frederick don’t want to wait. “We haven’t been provided with any an- swers over the past six years and the only way to get them is to have our own experts,” said Mr. Frederick, a Cla- remont resident. He said if the peer review showed there was a need for an airport, he would support it. “We always said we would support it if the need were clearly demonstrated, we haven’t seen that,” he said. Michael Robertson, who lives on the federal lands, would prefer an airport is never built, but if it is, he doesn’t see the need for it now. “We are at least 10 years premature to needing an EA,” he said. “I’m one who would personally not be in favour of an airport in Pickering regardless of how strong the business case is.” He said the land needs to be saved because it is the only class 1 farmland east of Toronto in the country and he doesn’t want the pollution that he said comes with an airport. Pickering resident Giogio Siragusa also spoke. Although he doesn’t live on the federal lands or in the noise contour area, Mr. Siragusa said he doesn’t want to see an airport in Pickering. “I strongly advise you to go on record and be against (it),” he said. WALLPAPER CENTRE “We go to the wall for you!” BOXING WEEK MON. DEC. 27 - 31 ONLY! WALLPAPER CENTRE 1652 Bayly St. W. Pickering 905-831-7747 Just West of Brock Rd. 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The other bridges are the Greenwood bridge on Sixth Concession Road, the Palmer bridge on Valley Farm Road, and the Michell bridge on the Seventh Concession Road. The cost for the project is estimated at $1,730,300, with Pickering’s portion $576,767. Two of the bridges are locat- ed on boundary roads so there is a po- tential to share the deck replacement with neighbouring municipalities. Intake 2 and 3 of the program have deadlines of spring 2005 and spring 2006 respectively. All projects need to be completed by March 31, 2009. ✦ Pickering’s, From Page A1 Pickering’s share of bridge work would be $575,000 Get the PICTURE! Our photo library is packed with great photos just waiting to be framed and mounted. 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THIS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30 UOIT a big winner as Mississaugas hand out $170,000 in Christmas donations infodurhamregion.com PICKERING — Improving a watershed is the topic for discussion at the January meeting of the Pickering Naturalists. The meeting focuses on the Frenchman’s Bay Watershed Rehab Project group, with Angela Porteous outlining goals and accomplishments of the project designed to rehabilitate some of the past degradation caused by human activity in this south Pickering watershed. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 6 at St. Elizabeth Seton School Li- brary, 490 Strouds La., at Rosebank Road North, at 7:45 p.m. For more information, call Heather Jessop at 905-837-1775. Pickering Naturalists discuss watershed recovery Running a small business helps kids develop numerous skills AJAX — When it comes to delivering the News Advertiser, it’s a matter of looking ahead to a day of freedom for Allea Grattan. A very successful carrier, the eight-year-old has a set goal in mind for what all of her money will do for her some day, says her mom. “She is saving for a car and a house, so she can move out when she is 16 and not live under our rules,” says Kim Grattan, with a laugh. The family shares that joke as Allea continues to impress all of the customers on her route, so much so that almost everyone is happy to pay under the News Advertiser’s collection system, which is unique to the newspaper industry . “For a smaller route, she does very well,” Ms. Grattan says. Allea has just more than 40 customers and it’s just the right fit for her, she says. At first, going out to collect on her route was a little intimidat- ing, but “now I’m really used to it,” she says. “It gets easier as you do it.” Kim agrees it was hard for Allea prior to her first collection, “but she went out there and just knocked their socks off,” she says. In fact, she’s a lot less shy now, Allea adds, and is learning a lot about how to save money. Her parents help her put away most of it in a savings account, but she does keep some to spend. “I’m wearing pants right now that I bought and I have spending money for the cottage,” she explains. She treats her carrier route like a job, she explains, and the fringe benefits are simple and make it very enjoyable. “I get to meet new people and I get to know my neighbours,” she says. Starting her route last April, at just seven years old, her parents were a little nervous. However, the experience has meant they’ve gotten to know their neighbours a lot better and really recommend the experience to others. If Allea had had her way, she would have had a route a lot sooner, having asked the year before as well. It was in January 2002 that the News Advertis- er introduced its new carrier collection model. Carriers keep 100 per cent of all money collect- ed from their customers every three weeks, a change from the previous system that had car- riers paid depending on the number of papers and flyers they delivered. With the changes, most carriers are now making more money, and some are collecting two or three times what they were before. In some cases, they are achieving nearly 100 per cent voluntary collec- tion from customers. Introducing the new system, says Ajax, Pick- ering and Uxbridge circulation manager Abe Fa khourie, was due to the fact the paper was regularly receiving feedback about the incred- ible job the young carrier force was doing. The inspiration behind the change was that custom- ers would want to reward their carriers for a job well done. “The fact is, everyone in our circulation de- partment believes that quality service is service worth paying for,” said Mr. Fakhourie. “It is our focus in dealing with carriers, parents, and our customers.” That commitment has been rewarded over and over again as readers have proven they will pay the optional charge, knowing it’s all going to their hard-working carriers. As for the few cases where carrier collections aren’t as high as they should be, the News Advertiser tops up the pay. “Our new system truly helps our carriers feel like they are managing their own business. It’s amazing to watch them take ownership of their routes,” says Mr. Fakhourie. “They go out of their way to deliver the best service possible, and all the while they are developing time management, responsibility and interpersonal skills. Our readers win because they receive their local news and local shopping informa- tion in the most time efficient manner and our carriers win because they’re developing leader- ship skills and making more money than they could at a part-time job.” Those leadership skills played a role in even- tually encouraging the Grattans to grant Allea’s wish for a route. The family was very impressed that on the first night in their new home in Ajax, a News Advertiser carrier came to the door and welcomed them to the neighbourhood. “We were all incredibly touched (by the ges- ture),” Ms. Grattan said. News Advertiser carriers are generally be- tween 10 and 16 years old, but Mr. Fakhourie notes there are some younger and some older. For more information on becoming a News Advertiser carrier, call 905-683-5117 or e-mail jraymond@durhamregion.com. 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New GTAA chairman has long history of service in Ajax and Pickering By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Warren Hurren’s three years on the Greater To- ronto Airports Authority’s board have been challenging but that hasn’t stopped him from accept- ing the chairman’s position. The Pickering resident has served on the board of directors since May 2001 as one of the ap- pointees from Durham Region. He was recently elected chair- man, which becomes effective Jan. 1. “I was really pleased I was elected by the other members of the board,” Mr. Hurren said. “It should be interesting and very challenging. “I look forward to serving my term.” Mr. Hurren’s election comes as the GTAA turns its attention to Durham and the proposed air- port in north Pickering. He doesn’t believe that had anything to do with his election, but as an active member of both the business and local commu- nity he said he has “an apprecia- tion and understanding for the proponents” of the airport. “I don’t think it would be a det- riment to the residents or busi- ness community,’ he said of his election. The chairman position is cho- sen on a year-to-year basis. Since joining the board, Mr. Hurren has dealt with Sept. 11, severe acute respiratory syn- drome (SARS) and Air Canada’s bankruptcy, just to name a few issues. “It has been especially challenging,” he said. Mr. Hurren has practised as a chartered accountant in the Ajax and Pickering area since 1982 and is a founding member of Hurren, Sinclair, MacIntyre Chartered Accountants. He is also an active member of the community having served on the board of the Ajax and Pickering hospital, and the qual- ity control committee of the joint hospital boards during the amal- gamation of the Rouge Valley Health System. A past director and member of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade, Mr. Hurren continues to act as chairman of the govern- ment relations committee. He is also active with the Ajax Rotary Club. Mr. Hurren succeeds Michael Butt as the chairman of the 15- member board, which draws on persons nominated by the four regional municipalities (York, Durham, Peel and Halton), the City of Toronto, the Province and federal government. Holland heading off on cross-country tour and by giving youth the right to vote it can help to encourage positive voting habits through- out life. In the new year, the MPs are planning on travelling across the country to engage youth in a discussion about this and other issues. They are going to spend two days in each part of Canada vis- iting several schools and talking to youth. “We will also be talking broadly about engaging youth in other ways,” Mr. Holland said. “We’re going to take all the things we are hearing and put it in a report (for Parliament).” There is going to be a stop in Ajax-Pickering. The bill should receive sec- ond reading in February and be voted on in March. In the past, similar private member’s bills had been introduced but because of different rules they were never voted on. ✦ Holland, From Page A1 New bill would encourage more open debate in meetings By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — A new bill, if passed, would give municipal council and school board members the power to say what’s on their minds in meetings without re- prisals from outside interest groups, said Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette, who intro- duced the bill Dec. 15 at Queen’s Park. The Elected Officials Immunity Act 2004 would give municipal council and school board members the same speak- ing privileges given to members of the federal and provincial governments. Mr. Ouellette said the bill would promote more freedom of speech and democracy in chamber sittings and encourage pub- lic debate without the fear of potential lawsuits. “I know very specifically the reason I brought it in. It was brought to me by elected officials in the past... that they had been told that if they criticized or mentioned the inaction of certain indi- viduals or people then they would be charged for it,” he said. “I’m not saying which level of officials were the ones that were saying this to me, but it was brought to my attention... that if they said (other officials) weren’t doing their job again they’d sue them for defama- tion of character. “What happens is then you’re always second-guessing what you’re going to say, and what you’re not going to say, and making sure you’re saying the right thing so you’re not held liable for it,” he added. Mr. Ouellette said the goal of the bill is to create more open and free discus- sion of issues among local councils and school boards — something he said isn’t happening. “It’s about letting elected officials do their job, and part of the problem some- times is there’s a reluctance or a hesi- tance, particularly with new individuals being elected to positions, to speak their mind without having the threat of repri- sals coming forward,” he said, adding as the bill was being brought forward he discovered more officials being “influ- enced by outside people” and threat- ened with legal action as well. The bill, which goes to second reading in the legislature next spring, appears to have the support of some of the region’s mayors. “This gives elected officials the type of immunity needed at the local level so that they are not bullied by special inter- est groups or threatened by legal action,” said Clarington Mayor John Mutton. 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Let local politicians win immunity: MPP Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. A/P PAGE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004A/P PAGE B1 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Says indoor meets not out of the question By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Rumours of hurdler Perdita Felicien skipping the entire in- door track and field season have been greatly exaggerated. The 24-year-old two-time world champion has tentatively set her sights on returning to competition at the Gaz de France du Pas-de-Calais indoor meet in Liévin, France on Feb. 26 — almost a full six months after her fall in the final of the 100-metre hurdles at the Athens Olympic Games. “It’s a really good indoor meet but, right now, it’s very sketchy,” says Fe- licien, who’s almost fully recovered from a deep heel bruise suffered dur- ing her crash on the first hurdle in Athens. “I would like to run once or twice. I love Europe; they’ve been very good to me there.” She’s currently back in her home training base of Champaign, Illinois where she’s working out under long- time coach Gary Winckler, who’s also the head track and field coach at the University of Illinois. She started back training Nov. 1 and reports her injury is coming along nicely. “The heel is doing better. I did some light hurdling last week. It was a bit sore, but nothing extreme. The work- outs are pretty tame, pedestrian at best. Last week, I did some endurance runs.” She notes Winckler had advised her to skip the indoor season and con- centrate on being fully recovered in time to run in the professional out- door circuit, which gets rolling in the spring, culminating in the IAAF world championships in Helsinki, Finland from Aug. 6 to 14. “He wants me to pass up the indoor season, get over things and get to the right place again. I’ll stick with him and not compete (indoors), but if I’m really raring to go, he would be OK with that,” she says. She admits that starting back on her training regime after five months of relative inactivity, including vaca- tions to Vancouver and to Mexico, has forced her to confront her per- formance at Athens, which ended in heartbreak after a 2004 track and field season that included six consecutive winning performances leading up to the Olympics. “A thens took a lot out of me. I’ve kind of looked beyond it. Now, since I’ve been back training the past six weeks, I’m at a point where I’m trying to figure it out. I’m trying to find the meaning. Now, I’m having to face it head-on. “I was thinking the other day that I want to have a long career. I want to have a career that’s very successful. If I let Athens haunt me throughout my career, it’s not going to go where I want it to be. I was very unfair to myself. For a few months I thought my whole season was terrible, but I can’t base it on one day at Athens. I have to look at everything instead of one part of the year.” Felicien was recently in Toronto where she was named co-winner of the Jack W. Davies Trophy for Canada’s top amateur track and field athlete. She shared the award with five-time 2004 Paralympic gold medalist Chan- tal Petitclerc of Montreal. She was also a recipient of the Phil Edwards Me- morial Trophy, awarded each year to Canada’s most outstanding male or female athlete in overall track events. The award presentation, however, didn’t go without some controversy, with Petitclerc declining to share the award in protest for not winning the award outright. Felicien, however, wouldn’t be drawn into the controversy. “I don’t do it for the awards or the recognition. If someone wants to hon- our me, I say great, thanks for the recognition... if there’s going to be controversy, I’m going to stay out of it.” She defended her worthiness, say- ing her rookie season as a profes- sional hurdler was the best ever for a Canadian, complete with gold medals in the IAAF Golden League and IAAF Grand Prix Series events, as well as winning the 2004 IAAF World Indoor Championships. “It was a big honour and I’m really thankful for it,” says Felicien. She notes her vacations, a belated graduation present to herself after finishing at Illinois last year and im- mediately turning pro in track and field, were the best medicine for her following the heartache that was Ath- ens. But, had things gone completely smoothly there, she still would have been ready for a change of pace. “It was a great experience. It was my first time going on a leisure vacation. I needed to get some time away,” she says, noting she went on an adven- ture vacation to Vancouver as well as taking friend and fellow Illinois grad Nicole Wittman to Mexico for a week of relaxation. Felicien says she was pleased with the reception in Pickering for herself and fellow Olympians Anson Henry and Bernard Luttmer several months ago. She notes being from Pickering is a point of pride that she carries proud- ly to her meets around the world. “Whenever someone says Picker- ing, it puts a smile on my face. Peo- ple are always coming up to me and congratulating me and showing how much they appreciate me. Anytime I come home it’s a big treat. Pickering has supported me from Day 1.” This coming outdoor season and especially the 2005 world champion- ships in Finland, she hopes, will go a long way toward erasing some of the bad memories associated with Ath- ens. “Oh yeah, I want to be world cham- pion again this year. I want a chance for redemption at the next world championships. I’ll be back — I have no choice. I love my sport so much. I love what I do. Quite honestly, I asked myself ‘how am I going to get over the events on that one occasion?’ Some people can’t get over it. I’m refusing to let my career fade away because of one freaky accident.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Canadian Olympian Perdita Felicien is looking forward to resuming her track career in 2005, either in the professional indoor or outdoor season. She’s currently back in training in Illinois, under coach Gary Winckler. Easy does it as Felicien returns City track athlete the Mayne man for Mocs St. Mary grad helps university cross-country team to new heights PICKERING — A City track and field athlete led his southern U.S. school with strong individual and team results dur- ing the recently-completed collegiate cross-country season. Ian Mayne, competing for the Uni- versity of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs (UTC) in cross-country, posted numerous top-10 efforts at a variety of big meets during his junior season. Most significant was the 22-year-old’s efforts at the South Conference Cross- Country Championships at the Furman Golf Course in Spartanburg, S.C. He placed fifth in a time of 26:08.56, mak- ing the all-conference team for a second consecutive season. He placed 10th in the same event last year. As a team, the Mocs won the title for the second year in a row, outpacing second-place Appala- chian State by more than 20 points. Mayne advanced to the NCAA South Regional Cross-Country Championships in Tuscaloosa, Ala. where he finished 30th overall, running a personal-best time of 30:59 in the 10-kilometre race, a good result considering stiff competition from a number of big schools. “The field was a lot tougher this year as a lot of the bigger teams such as Flori- da, Georgia and Florida State brought in some Kenyans,” says Mayne. As a team, UTC finished fifth, ahead of NCAA Division 1 powerhouses Univer- sity of Tennessee (Knoxville) Volunteers, Alabama, Miami, Georgia Tech and Mis- sissippi State. Mayne also made his presence felt at a number of other big meets this sea- son. The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School graduate placed seventh at the Stegemoller Classic at Southern Indi- ana University in a time of 25:19 for the five-mile event. He also finished sixth at the University of Tennessee Volunteer Classic in Knoxville, Tenn. It was the first time in six years that UTC had defeated its state rival at the meet. Mayne also placed fourth in the annual MOC Invita- tion at UTC. Mayne notes UTC’s track and field and cross-country programs received some good news of late. A year ago, the programs were at a crossroads as the school cut funding to both programs, which left them teetering on the brink of extinction. Several scholarship re- cipients, including Mayne, took some “minor cuts” to their funding in order to keep the programs afloat. Mayne is happy to report that fol- lowing a groundswell of support from the school’s alumni, the Chattanooga community, many UTC professors, and runners from all over North America, the programs were completely reinstated. “The athletic director couldn’t take the 20 e-mails he was receiving each day and the bad publicity. We are now able to recruit more runners for next year as we graduate three runners, leaving only myself and Colin Sullivan (younger brother of Canadian Olympic long-dis- tance athlete Kevin Sullivan) as the only Canadians left,” says Mayne. Mayne continues to study in the pre- med program at UTC where he carries a 4.0 grade point average for the semester and 3.82 overall. NOTES: Mayne also serves as the president of the UTC Student Athlete Advisory Council, organizing a Thanks- giving food drive to benefit the Chat- tanooga Food Bank late last month. This year, the council collected more than 1,500 canned food items. Pickering’s Ian Mayne, left, looks to over- take a competitor during a meet in Knox- ville, Tennessee earlier this year. Annandale men’s rinks on a quest for the Silver Tankard Foursomes team up to win zone event; regionals in Uxbridge next By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Two Annandale Curling Clubs rinks are looking for more success in doublerink play this season. Last season, the pair of teams won the Ontario finals of the doublerink Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard. Last weekend, they took the first step in de- fending their championship. The An- nandale teams won the zone playdown at Scarborough’s Tam Heather Curling Club. Seven pairs of teams competed. The Annandale teams now advance to the regionals in Uxbridge next April. One team consisted of Warren Leslie, Jon Payne (who replaced Alex Bianchi), Jason March and Blair Metrakos. Gord Norton skipped the other team with Dave Hutchison, Marvin Harrison, and Ron Alexander. ••• The new year will see the Ontario Curling Association bantam boys’ and bantam girls’ (under 16) zone playdowns at the Sutton Curling Club from Jan. 15 to 17. In the boys’ event, Annandale will be represented by the team of Michael Bryson, Wesley Forget, Emmett Murphy, and Sandy Martin with coach Susannah Moylan. In the girls’ competition, two teams are entered. Lesley Pyne skips Heather Bell, Leahanne Legrow, and Sta- cey Hogan with coach Jennifer McGhee. Jaclyn Stephenson has the other team of Sarah Leslie, Samantha Smith, and Angela Glanzmann with coach Richard Glanzmann. Two teams advance out of the double- knockout playdowns to the regionals at the York Curling Club on Jan. 22. ••• Pickering resident and Olympian Richard Hart curls with Glenn Howard of Coldwater along with Brent Laing and Craig Savill. Last weekend the team went to Ottawa to compete in the Canada Cup East. It offered a purse of $98,000 and was one way of entering the next Olym- pic Trials. Twenty-eight teams competed in the triple-knockout event. The Howard team, however, was sidelined one game from being in the money. Sports Briefs DECEMBER 24, 2004 [ Swimming ]] Pickering swimmers shine at Quebec provincials PICKERING — Three Pickering swimmers with the Scarborough Swim Club made their presence felt in the water at the Quebec Provincial Swim Meet in Trois-Rivieres, last weekend. Laura Barnes, 16, Tawyna Rudy, 17, and Vanessa Wappell, 16, were three of 30 members from the Scarborough club at the high-profile competition. Barnes cracked Swim Canada’s national standard in the 200-metre breaststroke. She finished second in a time that will allow her to attend the Canadian Nationals and Canada Games Trials later this year. Barnes also collected a silver medal in the 100m breast. Rudy, entering the meet with sev- eral national standards under her belt, garnered silver medals in the 100m and 200m butterfly events with new personal best times. The multi-talented swimmer also won bronze medals in the 200m and 400m individual medley races. Wa ppell swam in six events with her best finishes seventh-place efforts in the 100m and 200m breast events. The versatile swimmer can hold her own in everything from the 50m free- style to the 400m IM. All three swimmers with the Scar- borough club attended Dunbarton High School. The three will travel with the club to a training camp in Austin, Texas in the new year. [ Hockey ] Raiders peewees earn split with Pe tes, tie Markham DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor peewee ‘AAA’ rep hock- ey team turned the corner after earn- ing a key victory along with a tie and a loss in a tough part of the recent Eastern Ontario league schedule. Hosting the Peterborough Petes, the Raid- ers started the week with a big 5-3 win. Steven Deeg led the way with two goals and an assist. Jake Buckler, Jordan Minos and Joe Doherty added singles. Adam Valadao recorded two assists, Khalid Alli and Alex Fortin added one apiece. Kristoff Lyons earned the win in net with several big saves. In Peterborough, the Raiders fell a goal short in a 5-4 loss. Deeg paced the squad again with two goals, while Christian Kirk and Va- ladao added markers. Robbie Affleck, Brandon Labumbard, Jake Bannister, Eric Mitchell, Valadao, Deeg, Alli, Kirk and Fortin drew assists. Goaltender Connor Wilkinson kept the score close, turning back several good Peterborough scoring opportuni- ties. The Raiders than came up with a big 3-3 tie against division rival Markham Waxers. Alli was the big scorer with a goal and an assist. Andrew Henderson scored on a big-timer from the point. Deeg rounded out the scoring. Fortin, Bannister, Affleck and Valadao chipped in with assists. The team eagerly awaits the re- turn of team captain Jacob Lessard who has missed three weeks with a broken hand. Lessard is expected back in the lineup early in the new year. [ Ringette ] Ajax tweens blitz Barrie Blizzard on the ice AJAX — The Ajax Shooting Stars Canadian Tire tween ‘B’ ringette team blanked the Barrie Blizzard 7-0 in a pre-Christmas league showdown at the Ajax Community Centre last Sunday afternoon. Kelly Davey opened the scoring just 42 seconds into the first period and it was all the Ajax Shooting Stars would need for the victory. Emma Esphino assisted on that goal and scored one of her own later in the game, while Davey aided with an assist. Sarah Salvatore, Lauren Lewth- waite and Natasha Saliba all counted one goal apiece. Heather Dietrich had two goals and an assist and Brianna Campbell had an assist. Home club results... Page B2 A/P PAGE B2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004 or visit us at www.goodlifefitness.com *Based on a purchase of a 1 year membership. Offer valid from December 26, 2004 to December 31, 2004 only. Length of free time varies in accordance to the membership purchased. 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Katherine Hertler; • Introductory ladies’ free skate: 1. Michelle Eakin, 2. Christin Spencer, 3. Libby Reeves; • Elementary ladies’ free skate: 1. Na- tasha Calizon, 2. Amanda Fowler, 3. Mi- chelle Nicholson; • Junior boys’ free skate: 1. John Ten- nant, 2. Dante Sellitto; • Pre-preliminary ladies’ free skate, Flight 1: 1. Joanna Salvagna, 2. Amanda Smith, 3. Noelle Baird; • Flight 2: 1. Tobi Odueke, 2. Kylie Burt, 3. Corinne Rivers; • Preliminary ‘A’ ladies’ free skate: 1. Kailey Trewartha, 2. Nicole Haughton, 3. Lauren Cowley; • Preliminary ‘B’ ladies free skate: 1. Jennifer Pappas, 2 Alissa Kuksis, 3. Ta- mara Dowhy; • Pre-preliminary ladies’ solo dance: 1. Michelle Nicholson, 2. Amanda Fowl- er, 3. Natalie Van Rooy; • Preliminary ladies’ solo dance: 1. Ta mara Dowhy, 1. Kailey Trewartha, 3. Alana Grant, 3. Tobi Odueke; • Junior bronze ladies’ solo dance: 1. Jennifer Pappas, 2. Jacqueline Clarke, 2. Amanda Cozier, 2. Aliesha Cozier; • Junior bronze ladies free skate: 1. Rachelle Degenstein, 2. Kristen Kuksis, 3. Callie Carkner; • Senior bronze ladies’ free skate: 1 Kaycee Morrison, 2 Sandra Black, 3 Lau- ren Cunningham; • Junior silver ladies’ free skate: 1. Kayla Cunningham; • Senior silver ladies’ free skate: 1. Paige Heathcote, 2. Savannah Heath- cote; • Senior bronze ladies’ solo dance: 1. Rachelle Degenstein, 2. Lauren Cun- ningham, 3. Katrina Gates; • Junior silver ladies’ solo dance: 1. Victoria Giglio, 2. Jordan Pagnello, 3. Kayla Cunningham; • Senior silver ladies’ solo dance: 1. Sa- vannah Heathcote, 2. Paige Heathcote, 3. Jennifer Powell; • Gold ladies’ solo dance: 1. Breanne Allen; • Introductory interpretive: 1. Callie Carkner, 2. Rachelle Degenstein; • Silver interpretive: 1. Savannah Heathcote, 2. Paige Heathcote, 3. Jen- nifer Powell; • Bronze interpretive: 1. Victoria Gi- glio; • Gold interpretive: 1. Amanda Press; • Open interpretive: 1. Breanne Allen. In addition to Home Club, many Pick- ering skaters have also competed out- side the city with considerable success this season. The club performed at the recent Raccoon Rally event in Claring- ton and the Cobourg Skate. Results from the Raccoon Rally: • Nicole Haughton, Preliminary ‘A’ Flight 1, second; Alyssa Jarvis, Pre- Preliminary ‘B’ Flight 4, fifth; Nicole Lalonde, Pre-Preliminary ‘B’ Flight 4, sixth; Tobi Odueke, Pre-Preliminary ‘C’ Flight 1, third; Tayler Cleland, In- troductory ‘A’ Flight 1, third; Angel Far- rer, Pre-Preliminary ‘C’ Flight 2, sixth; Anna Aguayo, Stage 6 Flight 2, seventh; Michelle Nicholson, Pre-Preliminary ‘B’ Flight 1, second; Joanna Salvagna, Pre-Preliminary ‘F’ Flight 1, first; Marc- André Servant, Preliminary men, first; Ta mara Dowhy, Preliminary ‘F’ Flight 1, fourth; and Jennifer Pappas, Preliminary ‘F’ Flight 2, second. Results from the Cobourg Skate: • Nicole Haughton, Preliminary ‘A’ Flight 1, fourth; Nicole Haughton, Pre- liminary spins, sixth; Kayla Cunning- ham, Junior silver spins, third; Kayla Cunningham, Junior silver solo, fifth; Kayla and Lauren Cunningham, inter- mediate pairs, fourth; Rachelle Degen- stein, Junior bronze elements Flight 2, fifth, Junior bronze spins, first, Junior bronze ladies’ ‘B’ free skate Flight 1, third, introductory interpretive Flight 2, third; Alycia Degenstein, Junior bronze elements Flight 1, first, Junior bronze ladies’ ‘B’ free skate Flight 2, sixth. Senior skaters were also successful at a recent high test day at the Ajax Skating Club. Passing were: Senior silver Dance – Blues – Kaycee Morrison; Senior silver dance – Blues – Julia Blandisi; Senior silver dance – Starlight Waltz – Jordan Pagnello; Junior silver dance – Rocker Foxtrot – Christie Moore; Junior silver dance – Harris Tango – Rachelle Degen- stein; Junior silver skills – Alycia Degen- stein. 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The teams played to a 1-1 draw. Cody Smith had the Panthers’ goal. Lucas LaBelle still suffering ill effects By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — The eight-game suspension handed down by the Ontario Hockey League to Thornhill Thunderbirds forward Steve Tamaridis came as no sur- prise to Ajax Axemen head coach Larry LaBelle. LaBelle says he expected OHA president Brent Ladds to de- liver a suspension of between eight and 10 games for the hit- from-behind by former Axemen Ta maridis on Axemen forward Lucas LaBelle, the son of LaBelle, who’s also the owner of the On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club. “As far as the suspension goes, it’s what I expected,” says La- Belle. “Eight games is the stan- dard suspension they get in the past for incidents like this. They were consistent in their ruling.” Ta maridis is back on the ice with the Thunderbirds, however, as he has appealed the OHA’s de- cision and, if a player has served half of his suspension (four games), he can play until the ap- peal is heard. Ladds says that hearing will likely be Jan. 16. LaBelle laments that there wasn’t video evidence of the hit which, according to the refer- ee’s report filed with the OHA, pointed to Tamaridis as having “intent” to hit the Ajax player from behind. “The problem is when there’s no video of the incident nobody can get the true impact of the action,” says LaBelle. “They can’t get the impact of it if they can’t see it.” LaBelle says his son has re- sumed playing, but is still both- ered by a sore back, although headaches he endured for sev- eral days have subsided. “He’s been going to therapy, acupuncture... he’s not out of the woods yet,” says LaBelle. “He’s a kid who can’t stand on the sidelines to prove a point. In his mind, he was good enough to play and contribute.” The OHA may have delivered its verdict for the Dec. 5 on-ice incident in Ajax, but it’s not the end of the story. There were sev- eral assault-related charges laid in respect to off-ice incidents at the game. Jennifer LaBelle, 47, and her daughter Belinda La- Belle, 18, are to appear in court in Oshawa on Jan. 13. Axemen coach not surprised by OHA ruling AJAX — The Ajax Axemen won’t be idle during the Christ- mas break. Rather, they’ll be one of 20 junior teams competing in the annual Newmarket Show- case Tournament from Dec. 27 to 30. The Ajax juniors are mak- ing their 10th consecutive ap- pearance at the event. The Axemen start tournament action Dec. 27 against the Syra- cuse Stars. On Dec. 28, they play the host Newmarket Hurricanes and then finish round-robin ac- tion later that night against the Streetsville Derbys at 7:30 p.m. All games are at the Ray Twinney Complex in Newmarket. 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Nataleigh Allen and Sarah Westlake are raising money for the Hospital for Sick Children a favourite hospital of their friend Jonathan Stewart, who died after being struck in the chest by a soccer ball. “(Before his death) Jonathan was upset that when he turned 18 he would have to go to another hospital, he en- joyed Sick Kids and always talked about it, said Allen. “Jonathan went to Pickering High in grade 9 and 10 and I went to Ajax High. Then he and I transferred to J. Clarke for grade 11 and became instant friends”. The girls together are organizing the benefit concert, which was the idea of another of Jonathan’s friends, Brandi Reader. “Jonathan would have been 18 on Dec. 1, so I think this is a perfect cel- ebration of his birthday,” said Ms. Allen. The concert includes bands Fail to Speak, Sold, The Johnstones, One Second 2 Late, Scratch 3, Green Division, The Flatliners and Gunned Down. And, know- ing Jonathan so well, the girls thought it was appropriate to call the concert ‘The Green Ribbon Skank’ because green was his favourite colour and he loved to do a dance to ska music called skanking, said Allen. The maximum capacity for the Dun- geon is 250 people so the girls are hop- ing to raise approximately $2,500. The concert is at the Dungeon, 44 Bond St. E. in Oshawa on Dec. 28. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are $10 at the door. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Nataleigh Allen, left, and Sarah Westlake are organizing a benefit for their friend, Jonathan Stewart, who died last summer. The con- cert is at The Dungeon in Oshawa, Tuesday, Dec. 28. Jonathan Stewart Hit the high and low notes on Jan. 5 DURHAM — The County Town Sing- ers need several good singers, espe- cially basses and tenors, for the spring season. Auditions are held at the group’s practices on Jan. 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. downstairs at the Whitby Seniors’ Ac- tivity Centre, Brock and Burns streets. The group includes singers from all over Durham Region and presents several concerts a year. This spring, the Singers will perform three cabaret- style shows at Dnipro Hall, Oshawa on April 28, 29 and 30. There will also be a benefit concert at the PIckering Village United Church in Ajax on April 22. For more information on auditions, call Linda at 905-668-0083. To find out more about the choir, go to www. countytownsingers.com. Singers sought for County Town Be part of ‘Seeds of Hope’ DURHAM — Dial M for Murder and offer a boost to the Durham Family Court Clinic. An upcoming Oshawa Little Theatre performance of ‘Dial M For Murder’ will benefit the clinic’s Seeds of Hope campaign. Tickets are $15 and avail- able through the DFCC. The performance is Wednesday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at the theatre, 62 Rus- sett Ave. in Oshawa. For more informa- tion, call 905-436-6754 ext. 237. Murder, fundraising mix in court clinic benefit performance this February Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Hospital gets an early Christmas present AJAX — Angie Littlefield, executive director of the Durham West Arts Centre, pre- sented the Ajax and Pickering hospital children’s ward with some Franklin the Turtle books, posters and bookmarks this week. Months after her successful exhibition at the centre, Brenda Clarke, illustrator of Franklin the Turtle, contributed the items.Cas- sandra Holinaty checks out her Franklin poster, part of the donation. As well, three Franklin prints will be on display in the ward for nearly a year. Art students at St. Mary Catholic High and Pickering High and Notre Dame Catholic Secondary schools received free frames from the exhibition so that they can enter juried art shows. Be a junior artist this winter Station Gallery offering several classes for kids DURHAM — A winter of art lessons is in store for children at the Station Gallery. Offered out of the gallery’s tempo- rary home in the Centennial Building, the classes start in January and run through to the beginning of March. Kinderart: Primed for Painting is taught by Carol Kapuscinsky Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for children ages three to six, starting Jan. 25. Kinderart: Stories That Inspire You is taught by Ta ra Bergeron Wednesdays from 9:30 to 11 a.m. for the same age group, starting Jan. 26. The cost for each is $60 for members, $70 for non-members. Art Ventures After School: Print Im- pressions runs Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m., starting Jan. 25, for ages 10 to 12. It’s taught by Steve Rose. Art Ven- tures After School: Medieval Times runs Thursdays from 4 to 6 p.m., starting Jan. 27, for ages seven to nine. It’s taught by Rowena Dykins. The cost is $80 for members, $90 for non-members. Art Explorers: The Gallery Goes Backstage will provide young artists with a private backstage tour of the Whitby Courthouse Theatre and then a chance to create and design a 3-D stage set maquette for a play. Barbara Kimball and Ruth Read will teach the course Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon for ages six to eight and 1 to 3 p.m. for ages nine to 12, starting Jan. 29. The cost is $80 for members, $90 for non- members. Te en Art: Faces of Music is taught by Laura Hair Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. for ages 13 to 16, starting Jan. 27. The cost is $80 for members, $90 for non- members. Registration is limited for each course. Family discounts are avail- able. For more information, call the gal- lery at 905-668-4185 business hours or send an e-mail to station@idirect.com. 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JUST A F E W DAYS LEFT! 22005Spring Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser An award- winning news team Recipients of 39 provincial, national and Nor th American awards for editorial excellence in 2004 NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Read up:Read up:info infodurhamdurhamregionregion.com.com NEWS ADVERTISERAnother way to find community news from the Here’s the holiday hot list for movie watchers DURHAM — If you’re looking for a few ideas on appropriate holiday movies to watch with the family this weekend, Rogers Video has some suggestions. Elves, Scrooge, the Grinch and miracles combine in its top 10 holiday movies list. Here’s some popular Christmas mov- ies for great family viewing: 1. Elf; 2. A Christmas Story; 3. How the Grinch Stole Christ- mas; 4. It ’s A Wonderful Life; 5. White Christmas; 6. National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation; 7. The Santa Clause; 8. A Christ- mas Carol; 9. A Miracle on 34th Street; and 10. Scrooged. Community show hits close to home Ajax and Pickering artists shine in latest arts centre exhibit AJAX — The Durham West Art Centre is showcasing com- munity talent for its next ex- hibit. ‘The Community Show’ is free to the public and fea- tures artwork from members of the centre, including Joan Attersley, Cathy Laskar, Pam Auguste, Hi Sook Barker, Cyril Cox, Gail George, Shir- ley Heard, Susan Hinnecke, Dorsey James, Judith Jewer, Anja Knuuttila, Susan Lindo, Gwen Williams, Karen Wel- bourn, Wayne Headley, John Raynard, Phyllis Desjardins, Andrea Ketelaars, Mary Cook, Carol Kapuscinsky, April Polak and Dianne Horvath. The exhibit runs from now until Jan. 9 at the centre, 72B O ld Kingston Rd., Pickering Village in Ajax. For more information, call centre at 905-686-7697. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Gary Faulkner and April Polak of the Durham West Arts Centre, stand amongst the art of ‘The Community Show’ on display until Jan. 9. 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Ajax Ajax Mazda 365 Bayly St. West (905) 428-0088 News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 1,700,000 page views per month NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Aviator flies into theatres The following movies open in the- atres this week. The Aviator Directed by Martin Scorsese Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly, Alec Baldwin and Alan Alda Rated PG-13 From his early years with his in- volvement in Hollywood and through many innovative career changes, How- ard Hughes transforms a small for- tune into a massive one as the son of a Texas inventor of an amazing drill bit. Hughes moves to Los Angeles to become a Hollywood film producer, where he helps launch the career of Jean Harlow and other starlets, and produces several classic films. His legend grows as he branches into industry after industry, including aviation and TWA Airlines and then national defence during the Second World War, leading to the creation of the infamous Spruce Goose, a flying boat of immense size. Throughout these adventures, Hughes romances many Hollywood stars like Katharine Hepburn and Ava Gardner. The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou Director: Wes Anderson Starring, Bill Murray, Owen Wilson, Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, Wil- lem Dafoe and Jeff Goldblum. Rated R Internationally famous oceanogra- pher Steve Zissou and his crew, ‘Team Zissou’, set sail on an expedition to hunt down the mysterious, elusive, and possibly non-existent jaguar shark that killed Zissou’s partner during the documentary filming of their latest ad- venture. They are joined on their voyage by a young airline co-pilot who may or may not be Zissou’s son, a beautiful journalist assigned to write a profile of Zissou, and Zissou’s estranged wife and co-producer, Eleanor. They face overwhelming complications includ- ing pirates, kidnapping, and bankrupt- cy. Also opening in theatres this week: ‘Meet the Fockers’, ‘Fat Albert’ and ‘Phantom of the Opera’. The extraordinary life and times of Howard Hughes FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com Gwen Stefani, as Jean Harlow, and Leonardo DiCaprio, as Howard Hughes, at the pre- miere of Hughes’ ‘Hell’s Angels’ in ‘The Aviator’. DURHAM — Great balls of fire! For- mer Oshawa resident Billy Diel will perform his Jerry Lee Lewis tribute show here on Jan. 7. Diel, a popular performer in the area for years, returns for his show at El Stavros restaurant. He’ll rock the Gar- den Room on his baby grand piano. The show is one of a series of din- ner shows being presented by Bernie Jessome Entertainment with El Stavros in 2005. On Feb. 25, look for Nancy Tromm as Shania Twain/Cher. On March 19, Jessome, of Courtice, and Jeff Scott will do tributes to Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison and the Everly Brothers. A later show will feature John Preston with his Elvis tribute. All shows are $50, with a Christmas special of all four for $180. Tickets are available by calling 905-404-6855. Tribute artists coming to Durham next month A/P PAGE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004A/P PAGE B8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 24, 2004 2005 CIVIC SEDAN DX Genuine Honda quality from bumper to bumper. PROGRAM GRADUATE ① In every 2005 Civic, Honda renews its passion to deliver benchmark standards of performance, safety, comfort, economy and environmental concern. For 2005, CR-V delivers the most complete safety package in its class, featuring Vehicle Stability Assist.™ In NHTSA studies, StabilityAssist technology is credited with reducing single vehicle collisions in SUVs by 67%! Now every 2005 Honda comes with 3-year roadside assistance∆ PER MONTH O.A.C. With $4,429 Down Lease for 48 months Ω PER MONTH O.A.C. 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Joan Murray picked as interim director DURHAM — Joan Mur ray just re- ceived a great Christmas present. The director emerita of the Robert McLaughlin Gallery in Oshawa has been named interim executive director of the McMichael, which houses the country’s top collection of works by the Group of Seven and their contempo- raries. Murray, who was director of the McLaughlin Gallery for more than 25 years, takes up her post Jan. 4, following the departure of Vincent Varga. “I’m so pleased,” said Murray. “What can be more up my alley? It’s so appro- priate to all the books I’ve written.” With expertise in Canadian art, Mur- ray has written 20 books on the subject, including several on Tom Thompson, a contemporary of and inspiration for the Group of Seven, and on the Group of Seven themselves. Her latest book, Water, focuses on Lawren Harris and other Group of Seven members. She’s also been working for years on the com- plete catalogue of Thomson’s works, something she almost has finished. Murray, born in New York, studied art history at the University of Toron- to, receiving her honours B.A. in 1965. There were no jobs so she returned to New York and got her M.A. at Columbia University, before heading back to To- ronto to get her doctorate. “In those days, really I had no idea of being in charge of an institution,” she said. “There weren’t many jobs. There wasn’t much appreciation of Canadian art.” But then Robert McMichael started collecting Canadian art, particularly the Group of Seven works and the Art Gallery of Ontario wanted to compete. Murray was hired as AGO’s first curator of Canadian art. In 1974, she became di- rector of the McLaughlin Gallery, serv- ing here until 2000 when she retired. Since her retirement, she was co-cura- tor of a retrospective of Tom Thompson at AGO and the National Gallery of Ontario. She spent the last two years at the Varley Gallery in Unionville and now the McMichael. “I owe my whole career to McMi- chael,” she said. Murray said she is looking forward to the differences and challenges at the McMichael. “It’s very lively,” she said. “It’s a won- derful opportunity. It’ll be fun.” Art expert, author going from the McLaughlin to the McMichael On stage Saturday, Jan. 15 Vital Spark Folk Society presents Haines and Leighton in concert at 8 p.m. at the Brooklin Community Centre, 45 Cas- sels Rd., Brooklin. Tickets are $16 and available by calling Lafontaine, Whitby, at 905-430-3774, Mitchell Bros., Brooklin, 905-665-4991. Jan. 21 to 29 Durham Shoestring Performers present Stop Kiss by Diana Son at the Arts Re- source Centre, Queen Street behind Os- hawa City Hall, Oshawa, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available at the United Way Information Services in the Oshawa Centre, by phone at 905-725-9256, by e-mail at dsp@durhamshoestring.org or from DSP’s Web site at www.durham- shoestring.org. Performances Saturday, Jan. 15 Oshawa-Durham Symphony Orchestra presents All That Jazz with the Bill Mahar Quintet at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, Ritson and Rossland roads, Oshawa. Tickets are available by calling 905-579-6711. Prices are $28 for adults and seniors and $12 for students and children. At the library Until Dec. 31 A wide spectrum of tastes and perspec- tives highlight a unique art exhibit on display at the Ajax Public Library this month. The Ajax Creative Arts exhibit features 34 pieces from 34 artists in the main branch’s Rotary Room until Dec. 30. The main library branch is at 55 Harwood Ave. S. in Ajax. Unless the Ro- tary Room is in use, the art can be seen at any time during regular library hours, Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. 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Pickering•Ajax•Whitby•Brooklin•Oshawa•Courtice•Bowmanville•Newcastle•Orono•Port Perry•Uxbridge•Sunderland Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser ‘2nd Best Editorial Page’ CCNA ‘3rd Best Broadsheet Front Page’ OCNA ‘3rd Best Arts & Entertainment Coverage’ OCNA Brian McNair/Sports Editor Oshawa & Whitby bmcnair@durhamregion.com ‘Best Sports Section’ CCNA ‘Best Sports Section, 3rd’ OCNA ‘Best Sports & Rec Story, 3rd’ OCNA Brad Kelly/Sports Editor Clarington, Uxbridge & Port Perry bkelly@durhamregion.com Al Rivett/Sports Editor Ajax & Pickering arivett@durhamregion.com Metroland ‘President’s Award’ Sports Paul Futhey/ Sports Reporter pfuthey@durhamregion.com The Generals, Dunlops, Axemen, Panthers, MoJacks and Bruins – the sports department has them covered. From minor sports to Olympians, Brian, Al, Brad and Paul are sports fans themselves and eager to bring you Durham’s sporting news – the good, the bad and the unusual. On the Desk The Metroland Durham Region Media Group editors bring more than 125 years of combined experience to the job. Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt, with 24 years experience, leads an enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering quality news to the residents of Durham Region and providing a forum to voice all opinions. News You may recognize them as friends and neighbours, they’re the men and women who write about the community they live and work in, Durham Region. Whether it’s a blackout, a train wreck, propane explosion, election, or just plain bad politics – they’re there and with 40 editorial awards in 2004, they’re a winning team. Photography Often a photograph says it all and this group‘s work speaks volumes. Our photo team is led by veteran photographer Walter Passarella, who was a leader in the introduction of digital photography to the newspaper industry. They’re all award-winners and they’re on the job seven days a week telling the news through the lens. Entertainment Our journalists bring a wide variety of experience to the job, from magazines, daily and weekly newspapers, radio and television. Christy Chase has been covering Durham Region since her days as a reporter at the Oshawa Times. When the Times closed, Christy joined the team at Oshawa This Week where she is the Entertainment Editor. Walter Passarella/ Chief Photographer wpassarella@durhamregion.com A.J. Groen/ Photographer ajgroen@durhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ Photographer rpietroniro@durhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ Photographer jliebregts@durhamregion.com ‘Photographer of the Year’ OCNA ‘Best Sports Photo, 3rd’ OCNA ‘Best Feature Photo’ CCNA ‘Best Feature Photo’ SNA ‘Best Sports Photo’ SNA Christy Chase/ Entertainment Editor cchase@durhamregion.com Tim Kelly/Copy Editor Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington tkelly@durhamregion.com ‘Best Editorial, 2nd’ OCNA Jennifer Paige/News Editor Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington jpaige@durhamregion.com David Stell/News Editor Ajax & Pickering dstell@durhamregion.com Judi Bobbitt/Managing Editor Uxbridge jbobbitt@durhamregion.com Bruce Froude/Managing Editor Port Perry bfroude@durhamregion.com Chris Bovie/Managing Editor Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington cbovie@durhamregion.com To ny Doyle/Managing Editor Ajax & Pickering tdoyle@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt/ Editor-in-Chief Metroland Durham Region Media Group jburghardt@durhamregion.com ‘Mary Knowles Award for Community Service’ OCNA Chris Hall/ Port Perry Reporter chall@durhamregion.com Mike Ruta/ Education Reporter mruta@durhamregion.com Crystal Crimi/ Uxbridge Reporter ccrimi@durhamregion.com ‘Best Feature Story, 2nd’ CCNA Keith Gilligan/ Ajax Reporter kgilligan@durhamregion.com Danielle Milley/ Pickering Reporter dmilley@durhamregion.com Jennifer Stone/ Clarington Reporter jstone@durhamregion.com Carly Foster/ Regional Reporter cfoster@durhamregion.com David Blumenfeld/ Whitby Reporter dblumenfeld@durhamregion.com Lesley Bovie/ Oshawa Reporter lbovie@durhamregion.com Jeff Mitchell/ Justice Reporter jmitchell@durhamregion.com ‘Best Business Writing, 3rd’ CCNA Jillian Follert/ Reporter jfollert@durhamregion.com Jane McDonald/ Reporter jmcdonald@durhamregion.com POSITION VACANCY Job Title: Full-time permanent graphic designer/layout editor Department: Editorial The Durham Region Media Group, a multiple award-winning community newspaper publishing dozens of times each week in seven unique Durham Region markets, is looking for a graphic de- signer/layout editor to help take out newspapers and special publications to a new level of excel- lence. This full-time position will be earned by an individual with a track record of developing unique and creative designs while working in the newspaper industry; who can work well within a team for the good of our division, but also independently; and by someone with the leadership skill needed to make new projects successful. This editorial position requires some evening shifts and the successful candidate must be able to work well with other, be organized, demonstrate initiative, and meet strict deadlines. The success- ful applicant will be responsible for creating graphics, charts, laying out news and feature pages, and working with editors on vertical products and special sections. •Applicants must possess: •A degree or diploma in graphic design; •A minimum of five years experience at a newspaper, with experience working in a newsroom considered to be a strong asset; •A thorough understanding of Adobe applications, including Photoshop, InCopy, InDesign, Il- lustrator, and Acrobat; and •Strong English skills. Interested applicants should forward a resume by Jan 7 to attention of: Chris Bovie Managing Editor This Week Newspaper 865 Farewell St. P.O. Box 481 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Fax: 905-579-1809 E-mail: cbovie@durhamregion.com Chemcraft International Inc., a dynamic industrial coatings manufacturer, is expanding and has an immediate opening for a Wood Coatings Chemist in our Port Hope division. The potential candidate will be responsible for the development of new coatings products and/or systems, assisting all functions of quality control and manufacturing activities, and providing technical support both on and off-site to ensure optimum product performance. Ideally we are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and goals. A minimum two years experience in wood coating formulations and application equipment is desireable. A post secondary education in chemistry or a related field is preferred. WOOD COATINGS CHEMIST Please send your resume to: humanresources@chemcraft.com or fax to: 905-885-7798 or mail to: Human Resources 155 Rose Glen Road North P.O. Box 458 Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3Z3 NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. "HERE WE GROW AGAIN!" •Inside Collectors •Outside Collector •Driver Fax resume to: 905-839-7002 www.nelsonfinance.ca NOW HIRING AZ DRIVERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY •Oshawa based local company drivers •Home Daily •Competitive Wages •Benefits •Must have 2 yrs verifiable experience Call 1-888-230-9250 today! $$ EARN EXTRA MONEY $$ DELIVER THE NEW SUPERPAGES / TELUS DIRECTORIES Men & Women with insured vehicles are needed to deliver in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and surrounding areas. We are also looking for office clerks & loaders. Delivery starts about December 20th. Work a minimum of 4 daylight hours per day and get paid within 48 hours upon successful completion of route. Call 1-800-979-7978 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Refer to Job #9000-A. GENERAL LABOURER Applicant must have: •Mechanical Aptitude •Valid fork truck license •Provide copy of their OSSD •Be trained in WHMIS, ISO & First Aid Please submit your resume to: Jet Moulding Compounds Inc. 251 Station Street Ajax, ON. L1S 1S3 LUBE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for G.M. Dealership in Ajax. Please fax resume to: Dave Gunn at 905-683-6130 Need help with that special event? Call 310-CASH and get it done 3 3 & 7 7 F al by Cr t ., A ja x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a x a p a rtm e n t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant free rent draw & rewards program ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 CLASS A, D, F AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for grad- uates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3340. OVERHAULIN'.New at Durham College, Automotive (marine) Trim and Upholstery course. Funda- mentals of interior assembly, re- pair, design, sunroofs, accesso- ries, carpets etc. Also, Ladies get to know your car, basic mainte- nance taught by female drag racer. For more information, call Nathalie Stutt 905-721-3325. CHRISTIAN Non-Profit Daycare in Pickering is looking for an assist- ant to work 20-25 hrs/wk. and Sup- ply Teachers needed. Fax resume to Joyce or Lisa. 905-839-8273 PLANT SUPERVISOR.LTG a material handling solutions provid- er seeks a skilled plant supervisor with a min of 5 yrs supervisory containerization exp. MSOffice, ACAD, OHSA. F/T. Good written & verbal communications. www.lead- stechgrp.com Send resume to: President, Leads Technical Group, 380 Marwood Dr., Oshawa, On. L1H 8B4. Fax 905.438.0328. No calls. AZ DRIVER REQUIRED part-time, minimum 2 years experience, local -Oshawa & GTA area. Name your hours! Ideal for recent retiree! Call Don (905)431-8522. 1 DRYWALL TAPER and 1 Dry- waller required. Must have own tools and transportation, be reli- able. No rookies. 905-721-0498 APPLE AUTO GLASS - Auto Glass Installer required (entry level position). We are looking for a per- son that is reliable, professional with positive attitude and a fast learner. Will train. Must have valid Drivers Lic. and good driving record. Please drop off resume or pick up an application at 120 Rus- sett Ave. Unit #2, Oshawa. (905)728-9660. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. DAYCARE IN COURTICE - is looking for an experienced assist- ant teacher. Please fax resume to: 905-436-6878. ECE SUPERVISOR req'd. Must have ECE degree/diploma. 2 years experience or more in supervisory position. Please fax resume to: 905-985-9704 by January 14, 2005. If confirmation of receipt req'd of resume, please attach an email address to resume. EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER with management experience pre- ferred, required full time for a busy grocery store. Apply in person at Oshawa Foodland, 385 Stevenson Rd. N. Oshawa or fax resume to: 905-723-2133. EXPERIENCED SHINGLER,with min. 5 years experience. Vehicle and valid drivers license an asset. Top wages, Maxwell General Con- tracting, Roofing Division, (905)404-4549. FRAMER NEEDED,2 years experience, must have own vehicle. Call 905-434-5233 HELP WANTED for indoor play- ground, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm. No experience necessary. Fluent in English and own transportation re- quired. Call (905)421-9457. MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR with knowledge of transporta- tion/logistics required for estab- lished marketing consulting firm. Responsibilities of this indepen- dent contractor position will include information gathering/research via the telephone, internet and other methods, writing reports, client marketing campaign background research/coordination/evaluation and (syndicated report) sales/pro- motion. Excellent oral/written communication skills a must. Can- didate must be experienced with MS Office applications and have own Pentium PC. Lots of work available and future growth poten- tial. Ideal for recent grad or expe- rienced person looking to work from home. Person required ASAP. Please send resume/cover letter to Gary Breininger at gbrei- ninger@infobasemarketing.com, or by fax at 905-831-6611. PA RT TIME CLEANERS wanted for immediate work. Contact 905- 571-5616. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Tra in You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 Christmas help req'd SAFE + SOUND MFG.in Bow- manville needs experienced home sewers with industrial equipment. Please fax resume to (905) 697- 0189 SEEKING SELF-MOTIVATED in- dividuals, various positions within unique, fast growing company. Fax resume "The Comfort Zone Inc." (905)434-5348 by December 31, 2004 YOUR GOOD HEALTH is hiring full time sales help. Sales experi- ence and vitamin knowledge re- quired. Please drop off resume to Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre LOCAL MANUFACTURING com- pany requires temporary/full-time draftsperson. Requires AutoCAD 214 & 2000 and computer knowl- edge. Wage negotiable. Fax re- sume to: 905-434-5346 EXPERIENCED Chiropractic Re- ceptionist needed immediately in busy Chiropractic & Massage clin- ic. Between 30-35 hours weekly. Please call (905)728-5512 GENERAL CONTRACTOR locat- ed in Pickering requires an Ac- counts Payable Clerk, full time, hourly paid, experience in Excel and Jonas Software would be an asset. Fax resume to 905-831- 0107 prior to December 30, 2004. SEEKING RIBO licenced individual with farm and commer- cial knowledge. Minimum 5 years experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Please forward resume to: Box 430, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P1M8 DENTAL Receptionist with part- time Assisting. Level II a must for Pickering office. Computer skills & flexible hours, 5 days/week. Fax resume to: 905-831-5975 EXPERIENCED DENTAL recep- tionist required full time for Picker- ing practice. Please fax resume to 905-509-4667. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST,part- time for busy cardiology office in Whitby. Knowledge of EKG, Hol- ters required. Fax resume 905- 668-8778. HOUSE CLEANER WANTED;5 days per week, 5 hours per day from Dec. 22. Ajax area. Please Call (416) 898-4435. PORT PERRY - Victorian Century home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de- tached garage. Asking $250,000. Call 905-982-1768. 10K/MTH POTENTIAL income working from home. Not MLM. 1- 866-473-3021 A PROVEN MONEY Maker!! 6-figure potential from home. 1-800-537-1931 or visit www.seriousadvantage.com A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Week- ly. Mail work, Assemble products or Computer work. (416)703-5655. 24hr message. www.TheHome- Job.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. M4Y 1Z4 BICKLE FARM - Potato Business (Courtice) - Land and Business or Lease and Business. Great Oppor- tunity! For more information please call Derek at 800-810-2842. $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. Don't wait weeks or months for an answer. Approvals within 24 - 48 hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292, 877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown / Vallerie Lawson. www.accuratemortgages.com $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. 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 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- able rates. Private funds avail- able. Refinancing debt consolida- tion a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986 (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom & 1-bedroom apt Sim- coe/Mill, Oshawa, $835/$715. mo. inclusive. Laundry, balcony, parking, appliances included. Available immediately. 905-728- 3449, 1-800-486-9826, WHITBY Victoria/Brock St. 2-bedroom $835 inclusive laundry, parking. 1-800- 486-9826. 1 & 2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge, stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Immediate possession. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Oshawa, $675/month. Avail. Jan. 1st. First/last required. Clean, close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N. Call 905-259-7828 or 905-242- 8370. 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. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking, Call 905-720-0432 2 MAIN FLR 2-bdrm apts. in four- plex in Cannington, available Jan 1st/Feb 1st. No pets/smoking. Ap- pliances, pkg and storage shed in- cluded. $625 plus hydro. (905) 852-5603 AJAX - Near lake, new, large, 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Appliances, laundry, 2-car parking, no smok- ing. $900/mo. inclusive. First/last, references. Available Jan. 1. Call 416-550-6898. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- ities, plus parking. Also 2-bdrm $950. Both freshly painted, & new appliances. Available Jan/Feb. in clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX south professionally de- signed, new warm 1 bedroom bsmt apt, separate entrance, laun- dry/parking/cable, steps to bus, $700.00 inclusive, first/last call 905-428-0440 AJAX,Kingston/Westney. 1-bed- room basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, full kitch- en/bathroom. $700/month-incl. Available immediately. First/last required. No pets/smoking. 905- 686-9185-days; 905-686-1527- eve. AVAILABLE JAN. 1ST.newly renovated, all code compliant, two large bedrooms, eat in kitchen, overlooking living area, built in t.v. unit plus cable connection, guaran- teed driveway space. Lower level duplex. $950 per mo. plus 1/2 oil and 1/2 electricity. All applicants need either copy of credit bureau reading or the names and phone numbers of their last two landlords. Call (905) 623-6925. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND/SIMCOE,Spacious 1 bed- room apartment, $660+hydro. Available immediately. Applianc- es, laundry fac. on-site and park- ing. Avail. Jan. 1. Call 905-434- 7931. BOWMANVILLE-large one bed- room apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 CHURCH/ HWY. 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. FURNISHED BASEMENT apt.- Pickering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful one bedroom open concept back- ing onto Rouge forest, fireplace, sep. entrance, must be seen. $1000. Jeff 416-720-9405. Harwood & Bailey FREE MONTH RENT 1 & 2 bdrms from $865 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, nice quiet court, north/east Oshawa. Separate entrance, park- ing. Feb. 1st. $775 inclusive. First/last, references required. No smoking, no pets preferred. Carrie 905-743-9968 LARGE ONE BEDROOM base- ment, Whitby, close to all amen- ities, fridge, stove, laundry avail- able, $700 plus 1/3 utilities. Avail- able immediately. No smoking/pets (905) 666-2420. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, November lst./December lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT to rent in Blackstock. $625 per month. First and last required, no pets. Available immediately. Appli- ances and parking included. (905)786-2736 ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED basement apt. Utilities and parking included. Suit quiet working person or student. No smoking/pets. Near 401/bus stop. Jan. 1st. $650. (905)434-8091 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom Simcoe and Gibb, upper house, parking, near amenities. Available Jan. First/last, $750/inclusive. 905-431- 3829. OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. from $500. 2 bed. apt. $600. Bachelor apt. from $500. Avail. immed. Stephen 905- 576-8699 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM clean, bright, newly renovated, main floor triplex. 2 parking, stove/fridge, laundry facilities. $780/month plus hydro. No smokers/pets. Available Feb 1st. (905)623-7858. OSHAWA area. 3 & 2 bedroom upper level and 2 bedroom basement in houses at various locations. Inclosed backyard and laundry facility available. Call 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. WHITBY - Available Jan. and Feb. 1st. 2 bedroom, $860 all inclu- sive. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Fr iday (905)666-4589. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA,Clean, comfortable 2 bedroom apartment available Feb- ruary 1st. $755/month inclusive. First/last, references. No pets, sin- gle parking, laundry, storage. (905)263-1022 OSHAWA,Large 1-bedroom basement apartment. Eat-in kitch- en, sauna, fireplace, laundry, 2 parking, shopping, $675/inclusive. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)720-4996, evenings OSHAWA, Ritson/King, 1 large bedroom apt for rent. Quiet, $600/month, utilities, parking in- cluded. Available immediately. Call (905)728-2970 OSHAWA,Rossland/Stevenson Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950 includes utilities, cable, parking laundry, fridge & stove, no smok- ing. Separate entrance. Available Jan/Feb 1st. Short or long term. (905)723-7171. PARK/WENTWORTH - Large 2 bedroom apartment in duplex, 2 parking spaces, laundry, large backyard, very clean, Avail. imme- diately. Call Humphrey at (416)283-5964 or (416)720-7401. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly: 3- bedroom main floor apartment, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Across from Public School. Walk to Go Station. Minutes to 401/Lake. (905)420-5309. PICKERING VILLAGE - 1-bdrm. basement apt. Spacious living room, includes utilities, cable, parking. Separate entrance, non- smoker, no pets. Suits single per- son. First/last. $700/mo. Avail. im- mediately. 905-427-0476. PICKERING,Altona/Sheppard. One bedroom, large basement apartment available Jan.1st. Nice, quiet area, close to Hwy 401/amenities, separate entrance, laundry, one parking, utilities included, $750 first/last. Cal Rehan (416)357-3180 or (905)509-6869 (after 7pm week- days, daytime on weekends. PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- room apt., 2-storey with main floor entrance, balcony view of lake. $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul Carlos (905)830-9997 PORT WHITBY - Dufferin St. new- ly renovated spacious, quiet, 1 & 2 bedrooms, $795 and $895. Util- ities, laundry, parking included. Walk to go, 401/ Brock St. Close to sports arena, shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 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. SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SPACIOUS 1 bedroom Apt, Brock/Hwy #2 area in Pickering, non smoker and no pets, referenc- es required, $ 750.00/mth call 905-686-1179 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WHITBY - Taunton & Anderson - NEW 1 bed. bsmt. apt. Kitchen, appliances, share laundry. Close to amenities. References required. Avail. now. No smoking. Util. in- cluded. $750/first/last. Suits work- ing responsible single. 905-619- 2976. WHITBY - walk to Go, one bed- room main floor apt. Sep. en- trance. Parking for one, no laun- dry, Feb. lst. $700/all inclusive. (905)430-7780 WHITBY one-bedroom apt. $675+hydro, heat and water in- cluded. Completely renovated, first/last. 32-ft OFFICE TRAILER for sale. 110-amp service. A/C, baseboard heat. 905-668-4016; cell: 905-432-4365. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement apt., fridge, stove, laun- dry hook-ups. Private entrance, parking for 1 vehicle, $800 inclu- sive, first/last. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-723-6321 WHITBY, REDUCED.Thick- son/Manning, 1-bdrm. newly reno- vated and approved basement apt., a/c, fridge/stove, laundry. Sin- gle male preferred. Avail. immedi- ately. $700/mo. First/last. No pets. (905)430-0737 PICKERING-401/LIVERPOOL 2- bdrm, den, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ensuite laundry/storage, 2w/o's to huge balcony, C/A, parking in clean, well maintained low rise building, steps to shopping, library, rec centre, transit. $1300/mth in- clusive, no pets/smoking. Credit app. required. Avail. Jan.1/05. (905)427-7452 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,desirable N.E. Oshawa. Newly renovated. Immaculate, 5 appliances, c/air, garage, no smokers/pets. First/last,/references, credit check $1300+ utilities. Immediate. (905)259-5138 ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 CLAREMONT 3 bedroom semi detached house. $975.00 + util- ities, parking, laundry. Available immediately. Dave 416-819-4119 GARDEN HILL AREA - 3 bed- room country home, 45 min. from Oshawa, 2 bathrooms, beautiful view, some heat supplied. Utilities extra. $1100/mo. Call Bill (905)797-2428 OSHAWA - 3 bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, garage, freshly painted, $1300 plus utilities first/last credit check. Call (905) 434-2437. OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM apt., fridge, stove parking included, pri- vate entrance, Mary/Adelaide ar- ea. $850/month inclusive. First/last, no pets. Available Jan 1st. (905)436-6085, 905-728-3481 PICKERING Major Oaks/Brock 2-storey detached, 3-bdrm, 3- bathrms, A/C, 6 new appl, pool/deck. Near GO/schools/shop- ping. No smoking/pets. first/last/references. $1400+util- ities. Immediate. 905-655-1319, 905-686-8527 WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- LAND,3-bdrm bungalow, main floor only, air, washer/dryer, stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2-car parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- ing, basement rented separately. Immediately. References. $1,250 plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 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.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. IMMACULATE NORTH Oshawa townhome, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, finished walkout basement, gas fireplace. $1200/mo. plus util- ities, first/last. Non-smokers/no pets. Jan. 1st. 905-720-0945. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated $1200 + utilities. First/last Memory Lane Shep- pard/Whites Available immediate- ly. (416)724-0404 SOUTH OSHAWA - New renovat- ed 3 plus one bedroom, $l,000 plus utilities. lst/last preferred. Smoking/pets negotiable. Avail- able Jan lst. Call (905) 434-5934. 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. FURNISHED ROOM for rent-Pick- ering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful home backing onto Rouge forest, share with 2 professional adults, cable/hi-speed internet, non-smok- er-no pets preferred. Avail. Immed. $700/mo. Jeff 416-720-9405. PICKERING,bright furnished room, share bath, laundry facilities, suits working gent. Non-smoking. $400, first/last. Also 1 bedroom apartment in Oshawa. Call 905- 686-9722. WESTNEY/Lake Driveway,Ajax, furnished rooms for rent. No smok- ing/pets. Internet incl. Avail Jan. 1st. Call after 7pm. (905)426-5561 CLEAN, MODERN TOWNHOUSE to share, North Oshawa, close to UOIT, professionals or students, $400 plus shared utilities. Avail- able January. 905-725-7270 or 905-431-3536. OSHAWA -Simcoe/Rossland ar- ea, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,Durham College. $350/mo & up inclusive. 905-728-4845 PICKERING Altona/Hwy. #2. Fur- nished/unfurnished bedrooms available immediately in upscale neighbourhood. Single female pre- ferred. $450/mo. first/last, includes laundry, cable/internet. (905)509- 2317 MOTORHOME,22ft., new awning, tires and paint. Very good condi- tion, $5900. (905)697-3809, (905)260-5075. 1999 YAMAHA V-MAX, bought in fall 2001, only 3,500 kms. original, asking $3,500 OBO. Call Ken 905-375-0451 2001 SKIDOO, Formula deluxe, reverse, electric start, heated hand & thumb warmers, mint condition $5,600 o.b.o. Call (905)579-9442 SPA/HOT TUB, 5 person spa, new cover, new heater, rebuilt motor. $1700 OBO. 905-433-1224. SINCERE SINGLES Introduction Service. successfully matching members for long term relation- ships Toll-free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. Christmas Special save 40%. SWEET HUNK Looking for Love! 40. Looks 30. Very Handsome, Ta ll, Caucasian, Strong, Intelligent, Athletic, Private Pilot, Funny, Di- vorced, Hiker, Swimmer, Traveller, Not religious, Daddy to one…looking for Sweet, Beautiful, 29-40 yrs, Shapely, Sexy, Intelli- gent Woman for long-term, maybe marriage, maybe children, but defi- nitely a first date and then FUN 4ever. Why not? Contact flight8@hotmail.com LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 DRIVER with own vehicle avail- able for local trips for disable and elderly. cost negotiable call (905) 427-7606. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 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. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 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. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BUSINESS CLOSING SALE. Engines, cylinder heads, engine parts. Automotive machine shop equipment and machines. Bell's Automotive Machine Shop. 214 Wentworth E, Oshawa. 905-432- 4365 CARPETS - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve. (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com 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 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. TITANIUM 2 knife set, 16 pcs. only $189 obo; Asahi Pentax camera with Sony case & Vivitar flash, only $269 obo; Canon EOS Rebel X with case & Vivitar flash, only $369 obo; Sony Video Camcorder with case $569 obo; slot machine right off the cruise ships. Approx. 2 yrs. old. Cost $4000-$5000 new, comes with 200 tokens. Retail $699, asking $499 obo; 905-404- 8676. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. P3/933 (Com- plete) $379.00; P3/500 (Complete) $269.00; P2/350 (Complete) $169.00. CD-RW upgrade only $30.00 w/system purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $399.00 (ltd quantities). Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reason- able rates w/Free Pick-up and De- livery within Oshawa/Whitby. Mini- mal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50.00 Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Lay- away Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Sys- tems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com COSTUMES FOR ALL occasions for sale or rent. Get ready for Christmas! Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, helpers, accessories, school plays, etc. Call Kelly at 905-434-2970. DESK & CREDENZA, solid oak, good condition, 66x35 5 drawer and 66x20 4 drawer. $850/set OBO. (905)831-2149 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, 2 years old, excellent condition. 18"x18" seat with air cushion. $1500. Commode chair on wheels. $50. (905)668-9697 GOV'T. INSPECTED Ont. grain fed beef. Sides, split sides at $1.70/lb. Bruce 705-432-3031 or Marie 905-986-4932 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUB COVERS One week Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- livered to your door Call 1-866- 652-6837 INDUSTRIAL Convection Oven $500 or best offer. Call David at 905-432-1382. Will trade for golf swing! LINCOLN MIG welder with gas at- tachment, $400. Also, Proline plasma cutter, $400. Call 905- 377-1937. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/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 Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 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. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - FREE CHRISTMAS CLOCK with purchase of any acoustic or digital piano. "BOXING WEEK SPECIALS"- Save $$$ while quantities last. Also on Samick pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments ap- ply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PIANOS - HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE starting at $800. Upright grands & apt. size. Reconditioned, warrantied & delivered 705-799- 3204. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. SAVE THOUSANDS!!Fr idge, Stove, Kitchen cabinets + Pantry for sale - PCV simulated wood- grain finish, $3000.00 or best offer. For more info call 905-404-5200 or email fbarberio@rogers.com TREADMILL,Bodyguard Magellan Plus 2004 model. Excellent condi- tion, heart rate monitor and mat for floor included. $3000 firm. Call Becky (905)426-6231 WOOD WORKING bench $200, and Shop Smith Clone includes jigsaw attachment, $1500. Call (905)666-1277 CLIP AND SAVE - Wanted to buy. Old glass, china, jewellery, dolls, bears, toys, figurines, Royal Doul- ton, Beswick, hat pins, marbles, vintage clothing, tins, etc. Phone 1-866-203-9743 WANTED - Dish and Bell receiver plus card and remote, working condition. 905-723-5325. AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-619-1363 or 416- 281-5455. SATELLITE DOWN? Let us revive it with the super hot Free-To-Air Satellite system. Hundreds of channels, no monthly fee. No card needed. Complete system installa- tion. Receivers from $275. Call 416-706-7971. 905-428-3216 after 7-pm A/P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 24, 2004 www.durhamregion.com CLASSIFIEDS 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.com FIND 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 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday December 24 - 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family Service with carols and candlelight December 26 - 10:30 a.m. Service of the Word "Peace" Lutheran Church 928 Liverpool Rd. (at Bayly) Pickering Come and share peace with us. Everyone welcome Oshawa Civic Auditorium Spring Home Show March 2005 Cal Devon to book your space 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 "OPEN TO THE PUBLIC" LIQUIDATION AUCTION "Home Decor" Wed. 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Vet checked, micro- chipped, 2-year health guarantee. 12-weeks, ready to go, $1000. Call 905-986-4543. LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Registered. Ready for Christ- mas. Call (905)344-7093. PUREBRED NEWFOUNDLAND puppies. Blacks and Lanseers. CKC registered, vet checked, mi- crochipped, first shots. (905)623- 1779 or (905)623-7474 SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, vaccinated, dewormed, $500 each ready to go! German Shepherd puppies $400 each. Call 905-260- 8855. 1989 TAURUS as is, perfect win- ter car $1,500 o.b.o. 1990 Grand Caravan, mint, needs struts $2,000 o.b.o. Call 905-434-7222 1991 LEXUS ES 250, 4 door, 155,000 kil., lady driven, excellent condition, fully loaded, private sale $4,100 905) 428-2774 (905) 424- 3833, 1993 SUNBIRD LE,4-dr, auto, 4cyl, air, 140K, excellent condition, certified/e-tested, one owner. Ask- ing $2,250. 1995 ASTRO van, very good condition, air, many options, asking $3,250. certified/e-tested. Call (905)404-8695 1995 AURORA, in good condition, $4,500. Also 1980 Bonneville, sol- id Florida car, $500. Call 905-377- 1937. 1995 GRAND AM SE, maroon col- our, good condition, 151,000km, $3500 certified obo. 905-666- 3466. 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 5spd manual. New breaks and wind- shield. A/C, E-tested. 174,000kms, Hwy driven. Excel- lent condition. $5500. Call (905)665-6838. 1996 MERCURY SABLE GS,V6, fully loaded, immaculate condition inside & out. Just a beautiful run- ning car, certified & e-tested. $3,300. Call Ryan, Coppins Corner Garage 905-649-2107. 1997 CHEV. CAVALIER,new tires, new gas tank, new alternati- or, $1500 obo. Call after 6:30 p.m. 905-404-6526. 1998 NEON,4 dr. auto, 138,000 km, a/c, ps, pb, am/fm CD, new tires, new muffler, great shape $3750. Call 905-767-5897 1998 SATURN - auto, 4 dr., a/c, 180kms, great condition. $5000. Call 905-982-1768. 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, tinted windows, vent visors, hidden hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 OBO. 905-342-2704. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 CLEAN USED CARS - 99 Cava- lier Z24, 5-spd, loaded, sunroof, cd, $4,900; 96 Voyager van, V6, auto, $3,200; 95 Safari SLE, load- ed, $4,200; 95 Chev Lumina, 4dr, auto, pw, pl, $3,600. All e-test- ed/certified. Financing available oac. (905) 426-8922. Dealer. DRIVE IN LUXURY at a low price. 1993 Cadillac Seville, burgundy w/gray leather interior. Good shape. $3,000 as is, $3500 certi- fied. Call Mark 905-434-0392 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. To ps all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1988 FORD F150 $1850 as is. 2 - 1991 Suzuki Samurai's. 1 runs, 1 missing computer. (905)404-8775 1997 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer Edition, excellent condition, fully loaded, tan leather interior, moon roof, 6 Disc CD changer, dual remote power seats, hand- free cell phone, h/d trailer hitch, only 140,000km, mostly highway, $9500 obo. (905)721-9470 1999 BLAZER LT,4X4, 2dr, auto, ps, pb, pmirrors, cruise, CD, excel- lent condition, 104,000 km, certi- fied & E-tested, $11,000 obo. 905- 985-8666. 2002 FORD KING RANCH, load- ed, immaculate, 65,000 km., $25,000. Call 905-377-1937. 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE,4.0 auto- matic 4x4, loaded, high hwy kms, but lots of life left. Certified $1995. (905)571-5138 1994 GMC SAFARI EXT V6 auto, 8-passenger, extended van w/roof racks,tilt/cruise, pw/pdl, power mirrors, overhead console, clean. 194,000-kms. cert/e-tested. $3995. (905)571-5138 1997 CHEV VENTURA VAN,blue, e-tested/certified. excellent shape, asking $4800. 1996 CHRYSLER VOYA GER VAN, gray, e-tested, certified. $4200. (905)576-8406 1999 CHEVY Express, 2500 se- ries, great shape, certified and E- tested, $10,500. call (905)259- 7670 MINI POCKET BIKES,brand new, 2 stroke engine, $550 tax incl. Some have extra upgrades ex- haust, chain, sprockets, air cleaner $600 tax incl. (905)725-7486 FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. Call now free to listen, 905-683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 Please dial carefully when calling one of our advertisers. We thank you for your consideration. 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RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 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 CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul marshallgroup@rogers.com BriCo Home Improvements *Basements *Decks *Drywall *Painting *Taping *Crown Moulding FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian 905-686-8841 or e-mail: b.gaudet@sympatico.ca DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 F & M HOME RENOVATIONS Carpentry for all your needs! Framing basements, trim work, interior door installations You supply the material, we'll do the work! Call (905)420-7394 PLUMBER ON THE GO To p 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 renovations4u.ca ✶G/Openers Installed $70 ✶F/B from $6500+ material ✶Decks/Fences & G/Sheds ✶Painting & Decorating ✶Electrical/Plumbing ✶Dry Walling/Taping ✶All Kitchens ✶Patios, Paths, Interlock & Steps ✶Windows and Doors Call Abdul 905-444-9944 or 647-722-5354 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 P & H Painting Professional, Experienced, Reliable Interior/Exterior Call for free estimate (905)686-7889 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. 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But it is much more than that. “It’s an increase of your spiritual- ity,” Mr. Karim said. “After the month you should feel like you’ve gone through a spiritual experience.” During Ramadan, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset for 29 days. The recent fast wasn’t that difficult Mr. Karim said, but when Ramadan falls in the summer and the days are longer, it can get tough. As part of the fast there is no eat- ing, drinking or smoking — nothing can enter the body — during day- light. “If you have any kind of addic- tion, like coffee, you can get a little irritated,” he said. The act of fasting is more than just dieting, there are strong mental and spiritual dimensions to fasting. During the day the focus is on re- membering God, reciting from the Qur’an (holy book) and doing good deeds. There are daily prayer ser- vices at mosques and a main service Friday afternoons. After sunset each day the fast can be broken — called iftar. At the end of the month there is a day of cel- ebration and festivities, Eid al Fitr. Another important part of the Is- lamic faith is the Hajj or pilgrimage Whereas Mr. Karim describes Ra- madan as a time for solitary reflec- tion, the Hajj is a communal activity. Each Muslim is expected to perform the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia at least once in his or her life if they are physically and financially able. Mecca is the most holy city in Islam. Mr. Karim is performing the pil- grimage in January for the first time. It includes visiting the Ka-ba and other sacred sites. More than one million Muslims perform the Hajj during the last month of the calendar. “You really get to feel that you are just a little drop in larger humanity,” Mr. Karim said. ✦✦✦ KWANZA Just after Christmas is the cel- ebration of Kwanza, which isn’t a religious celebration. “Kwanza is a celebration of com- munity, culture and family,” ex- plained Yaa Shange, executive di- rector of It Takes a Village. The group is organizing Durham Celebrates Kwanza for the third time this year, a family event featur- ing poets, singers, an African mar- ketplace and activities for people of all ages. “There’s a misconception that it’s a replacement of Christmas and it isn’t,” Ms. Shange said. “It isn’t a replacement of anything, it is an addition. It is to add meaning to our lives.” Kw anza began in 1966 in the United States for people of African descent to celebrate something that was symbolic and meaningful to them. It is founded on seven principles: unity, self determination, collective work and responsibility, purpose, creativity, faith, and co-operative economics. “All of those principles are things the whole community can relate to,” Ms. Shange said. Kw anza beings Dec. 26 and runs for seven days. Each day a candle in the kinara (candle holder) is lit to represent the principles. The last day (Jan. 1) might be marked with a huge feast and home- made presents — known as zawadi — are sometimes given out. “Commercialism is really dis- couraged,” she said. “If presents are given out they are homemade gifts, something from the heart.” Ms. Shange invites all members of the community to find out more about Kwanza and participate in the celebration in Ajax. “We want everyone to learn about it,” she said. “The values and prin- ciples are things that everyone can benefit from.” ✦✦✦ HANUKKAH The Jewish celebration of Hanuk- kah comes with many legends, but Ron King, future president of B’Nai Shalom V’Tikvah congregation in Durham Region, explained the real reason the celebration began. “The actual Hanukkah celebra- tion is in commemoration of a vic- tory by a Jewish guerilla force over a strong occupying army,” he said, adding it happened in 165 BC. The forces then rededicated a temple in Jerusalem as a centre of worship. 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In Ajax, the LCBO store in the Baywood Centre near Harwood Av- enue and Bayly Street is open until 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday. The Durham Centre outlet is also open until 9 p.m. Monday to Wednesday, but continues to serve customers until 10 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23 and 30. Pickering shoppers can visit the LCBO store on Kingston Road at Whites Road until 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday, while the Brock and Kingston roads store is open until 10 p.m. Alcohol retailers change hours A/P PAGE C4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 durhamregion.com point is to light the Hanukkah light.” On the first night one can- dle is lit, on the second night two and so on until all eight have been lit. The lights are to be displayed in the window so people can see the lights of freedom burning, Mr. King said. A blessing is said each night as the candles are lit. Small gifts are also given each day. “The tradition was to give money as gifts, as well as fruits that were available at the time,” he said. In recent years Hanuk- kah has become the most popular of all Jewish holidays because of its proximity to Christmas, he said. ✦✦✦ DIWALI Another celebration that has just been marked is the Hindu festival of lights, Di- wali. It is the most glamorous and important of all the Hindu festivals, said Damo- dar Sharma, a priest at the Devi Mandir temple in Pick- ering. This year it was Nov. 11. “We celebrate Diwali for two reasons — to celebrate our triumph over the dark- ness, and the goddess of the world appeared on this Earth and we worship her,” he said. The story goes that King Rama returned home after defeating evil and darkness and candles were lit to wel- come him. Diwali marks the day he returned. “That’s why we light can- dles, to commemorate the victory over the darkness,” Mr. Sharma said. On Diwali, Hindus also fast, recite special prayers and ask for blessings. “First people worship at home and then the temple,” he said. “They visit (with friends and family) too.” After worship, they break the fast. At the celebrations at home, sweets are eaten and sometimes gifts are given out, such as clothing or jewelry. By James McMurtrie Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Elementa- ry school teacher Stephanie Hardy gave her Grade 6 class a lesson in multiplication and philosophy this month, empowering her students to be ‘life-givers’ through a unique program. This is her second year running Chores for Charity with her class at St. Monica Catholic School in Pickering. Students do chores for their families in return for money, which is then used to pur- chase stockings and stocking stuffers for families in need during the holiday season. When asked what chore is most popular among par- ents, she answered “A lot of cleaning toilets,” before add- ing with a chuckle, “moms and dads seem to like that job.” Other common chores included vacuuming, set- ting the table and shovelling show, but tasks could be any- thing around the house or even for neighbours. The clever catch of the pro- gram is that it isn’t enough for the parents to just give the money to their children, but they must sign off on the chores that are done. “Everyone has to contrib- ute, and everything has to be earned... even if it is only a quarter,” said Ms. Hardy. The highlight of the pro- gram is when the children go shopping for all the items they need. The students go from store to store armed with shopping lists and their trusty calculators. Eight parents attend the shopping spree, as well as Ms. Hardy’s husband and fa- ther to fill the necessary gaps in supervision. 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Prospects are good for white Christmas in Ajax and Pickering A/P PAGE C8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 durhamregion.com NEW YEAR'S EVECELEBRATE 325 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH Bring in the New Year with To mmy, Cathy and live band SOURPUSS Fabulous 7 course dinner Buffet appetizers, penne-pasta, salad, Buffet dinner, Chicken breast, prime rib & roast lamb Buffet dessert • Champagne & fruit at midnight After midnight - Seafood buffet & draw for prizes only $75 incl. taxes TICKETS ON SALE NOW!905-427-9933 advertising feature Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING • WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Dinner a tradition By Danielle Milley Staff Writer AJAX — For Andrea Edwards and her family the Christmas season is about reaching out and helping others. That’s what the Ajax family is doing by opening their home and their hearts to people from across Durham who have no where to go for Christmas dinner, especially seniors. After all, Dec. 25 is a special day for the world’s Christians, including the Ed- wards family. “I am a Christian and at Christmas we’re celebrating our saviour’s birth and the way Jesus would celebrate is by reaching out to those in need,” she said. Andrea, her husband Roger, and daughters Daisy and Cristal have done the same thing for the past three years. When Ms. Edwards first told her fam- ily she wanted to do this, they were a little surprised but it wasn’t long before they embraced the idea and now they are excited about it every year. “It’s a joy,” she said. “We look forward to this. It’s not a stress at all, I love doing it.” Now they even have volunteers want- ing to help them; Ms. Edwards hopes the idea will rub off on others and they’ll open their homes too. “We’re praying and hoping that other people will start to open their homes to their neighbours and other people,” she said. Ms. Edwards works with people in need through the volunteer work she does in the community. “I know that there’s a lot of hurting people around and we can make a dif- ference,” she said. The traditional Christmas dinner includes turkey, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. They usually also watch a Christmas movie and sing Christmas carols. So if you’re a senior with no family or friends to enjoy Christmas dinner with, the Edwards invite you to their place. If you’re a bit too young to be classified as a senior, well, you won’t be turned away. However, space at the Edwards’ place is limited, so please call ahead to say you want to come. The Edwards’ dinner is from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information or to attend, call 905-686-7204. -with files from Mike Ruta Aj ax’s Ed wards f amily ready to we lcome Christmas guests infodurhamregion.com A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Andrea and Roger Edwards are welcoming people from across Durham into their homes tomorrow as they continue their Christmas tradition started three years ago. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 PAGE C9 A/P W hen it comes to windows, homeowner’s today demand maximum energy conservation improved indoor climate control, premium soundproofing, and long-term durability. To keep the entire household healthy, window units must also help to control condensation that leads to mould growth. This is a tall order and standard-quality windows may not be up to the task. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions. Q:Isn’t window condensation inevitable in our Canadian climate? A:No. Materials used in high performance windows can actually prevent condensation. Buy windows with foam edging for example, not highly conductive metal. Keeping moisture off the glass is achieved by maintaining the warmest overall surface temperature. 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Bedroom (incl. dresser, mirror, night table and platform bed) (Ebony & Almond only) $999 A/P PAGE C10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 durhamregion.com Pickering Parkway 401Brock Rd.A Special Place Aaron’s Sales & Leasing Amish Furniture Outlet Aren’t We Naughty Beauticians Beauty Systems Body and Sole Canadian Home Leisure Corning Wear Cozy Living Crafter’s Marketplace Desiam Thai Restaurant DeBoer’s Decorative Solutions Paint N’ Paper/Blinds N’ Drapes Dollarama Ethan Allen Extreme Fitness Interhome Jones New York Factory Store Kitchen Court Design Studio Kitchen Stuff Plus Lifestyles Master Bedroom Papp’s Restaurant Penningtons 14+ Rowe Furniture Sklar Peppler Solid Wood Interiors Staples Business Depot Sutton Group The Fitness Source The Tile Shoppe Total Appliance Centre World Kitchen/Corning Wear PICKERING OFF THE 401 AT BROCK ROAD durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 PAGE C11 A/P 905-831-2326 DURHAM VACUUM PLUS LTD., 629 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING VISIT OUR LARGE SHOW- ROOM 20 - 30 - 40 - up to 50 % OFF ON SELECTED HOSE AND ACCESSORIES #2 HWY 401 HWY Whites Rd.SteepleHillKingston Rd. ALL 2004 INVENTORY MUST GO!!! BOXING WEEK CLEARANCE BLOWOUT!!! NO PST Dec 26 to Dec31 CLEARANCE ON FLOOR MODELS EUREKA • RICCAR • SAMSUNG NO PST ON SY ST E M S Quilted 30’ Hose Cover reg. 44.99 50 only $2999 DOOR CRASHER Garage Kit reg. 49.99 50 only $2499 DOOR CRASHER ALL VAC U UM S PRICED TO MOVE DURHAM VACUUM PLUS LTD., Beam Electric Power Brush Package with Lite Touch™ Handle and Reinforced Hose The world’s climate is changing quickly, with most climate scientists predicting a major increase in global temperatures over the next 20 to 50 years. Although governments are doing their best to overcome the climate change challenge, every one of us can help by doing our bit to prevent major impacts on the environment, the economy and human health. The Earth’s temperature has been increasing at record rates since the dawn of the Industrial Age, and our use of fossil fuels - oil, natural gas and coal - has emerged as a major cause. We all know that each of us can be a part of the solution by driving our cars more efficiently and by using them less often, but did you know that you can help by reducing your energy use at home? Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency (OEE) offers the following easy energy-saving tips: • Set your thermostat back at night - for every degree you turn your heat down, you’ll save two per cent in energy costs. • Install low-flow shower heads to reduce your shower’s water use by 60 per cent. • Clean or replace your furnace filter once a month during the heating season. • Caulk and seal the drafts around switches and outlets on exterior walls and baseboards on the main floors. Also, seal the openings where plumbing or other services penetrate your basement walls. • Weatherstrip your doors, windows and attic hatch. • Insulate your hot water tank and pipes. • Think about replacing your refrigerator - today’s models use at least 60 percent less energy than refrigerators manufactured 20 years ago. • Remove window air conditioners during the winter months. An even better way to save energy is to take advantage of the unbiased, expert advice available through the OEE’s EnerGuide for Houses ser vice (EGH). This service connects you with an EGH energy advisor, who will make a detailed analysis of your house, conduct a “blower door test” to find air leaks around windows and walls, and model different upgrades in order to suggest the most cost-effective energy-saving options for your home. Recently, the Government of Canada announced grants to homeowners who complete energy retrofits based on EnerGuide for Houses Advisors’ recommendations. The incentive is intended to provide Canadians, especially those with older homes, with extra motivation to improve the energy efficiency of their home. You can help put the brakes on climate change TO ADVERTISE IN HOME SWEET HOME CALL CHRISTAN-ANN AT 905-683-5110 ELDON LIGHTINGELDON LIGHTING BOXING WEEK SALE STARTS MON., DEC. 27THBOXING WEEK SALE STARTS MON., DEC. 27TH TAUNTON THORNTONSOMERVILLESIMCOEELDON LIGHTINGELDON LIGHTING Warehouse Prices On Entire Stock!!Eldon Lighting has Durham Region’s largest single lighting collection on display. Take advantage of this limited time offer now!! CLOSED DEC. 25, 26 and Jan. 1, 2 ALL SALES FINAL! 133 Taunton Road West, Oshawa • 905-432-3268 We have always offered what we feel are the lowest prices on quality lighting fixtures... NO PST NO GST! AND NOW WE OFFER ON ALL INSTOCK MERCHANDISE *Discount equivalent to the taxes THIS ONCE-A-YEAR SALE IS ABSOLUTELY OVER ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31st/04! HOUSE ORDERS: This is the ideal time for pricing to light your house in style!DON’T MISS OUT!!DON’T MISS OUT!! only $18988 Includes Tax only $9988 Includes Tax Available in French White only A/P PAGE C12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 durhamregion.com Unsightly mo uld growth around windows is very unhealthy. It can lead to allergic reactions, as well as rhinitis, skin rashes and respiratory distress. It is imperative therefore to prevent mould growth before it starts by keeping window condensation, and resulting mould to a minimum. Take a look at these tips. • Wear plastic gloves and clean the surface thoroughly with: 1/4 cup bleach, mixed with four quarts warm water. • Rinse with clean warm water and cloth. Don’t let excessive moisture get caught beneath the surface, or mould will likely grow again. • Dry the window, frame and wall thoroughly, using a heater, fan or hair dryer in the deep crevices. • Identify the source of the moisture. Is it from badly fitted windows or from the actual window structure itself? Buy windows that display the international Energy Star seal, a rigorous standard for energy efficiency. W hen upgrading, look for windows that are able to maintain a constant thermal balance between the temperatures indoors and out. This is done by the elimination of highly conductive metal materials. Before making a decision, be sure to examine the spacer edging between the glass panes and at the perimeter edge. A specially developed foam called Super Spacer is perfect. The Super Spacer scored highest in “edge-of-glass temperature trials”, delivering the best resistance to condensation. More information is available online at www.healthsmartwindows.com. Tips for cleaning mould and mildew TO ADVERTISE IN HOME SWEET HOME CALL CHRISTAN AT 905-683-5110 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 401 & Brock Road, Pickering 905-619-4554 Hwy #401 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Amish Furniture Brock RoadCanadian Tire NDDecemberDecember26th-31st Only26th-31st OnlyBack row L to R: Deanna, Dave, Randy, Craig, Luke, Paula, Holly, Rosemarie. Front row L to R: Theresa, Kendra, Jennifer, Donna S AVE UP S AVE UP TO 50%TO 50% Inventory clearance Inventory clearance of tables and of tables and chairs that were chairs that were delivered the delivered the wrong colour wrong colour or size.or size. *Items not exactly as illustrated. December 26, 11am-5pm, December 27-30, 10am-8pm December 31, 10am-3pm durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 PAGE C13 A/P ONTARIO SMOKE FREE ONTARIO Protecting your health. STOPPING THE NUMBER ONE KILLER IN ONTARIO Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke is the number one preventable killer in Ontario today. The Government of Ontario has introduced a bill that would make all workplaces and enclosed public places smoke free. The government’s proposed Smoke-Free Ontario Act would take effect May 31, 2006. We all pay for the costs of smoking About 16,000 people die from smoking-related illnesses every year in our province, including many who do not smoke themselves. Smoking and second-hand smoke have been linked to many cancers, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. And the list is growing. Patients with tobacco-related diseases occupy more than 500,000 hospital days each year – the equivalent of seven community hospitals. The cost to Ontario is more than $1.7 billion in healthcare costs and $2.6 billion in lost productivity annually. The Smoke-Free Ontario Act The new legislation is part of the government’s comprehensive anti-tobacco strategy. The proposed act would: •ban smoking in all workplaces and enclosed public places, such as restaurants, bars, casinos, private clubs and work vehicles •protect employees who seek enforcement of the workplace smoking ban from retaliation by employers •eliminate designated smoking rooms •limit the sale, distribution and use of tobacco products, including stricter measures to ensure only those 19 years of age and older can buy cigarettes. The proposed act does not extend the smoking ban to private dwellings, with the exception of licensed private home day care. Operators of residential care facilities and hotels would have the option of allowing smoking in these residential settings. Identifying our programs and partnerships The government is partnering with many organizations such as the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, The Lung Association and the Canadian Cancer Society in a united effort to help create a smoke-free Ontario. This will include initiatives to help prevent youth from starting to smoke and help smokers quit, for example, Smokers’ Helpline, 1-877-513-5333. You’ll be able to recognize these programs and partnerships by the new Smoke-Free Ontario logo that will appear in advertising and promotional materials. A smoke-free Ontario means a healthier Ontario For more information: Call our INFOline at 1-877-234-4343 TTY: 1-800-387-5559 Visit: www.health.gov.on.ca and HealthyOntario.com ONTARIO SMOKE FREE ONTARIO Paid for by the Government of Ontario. A/P PAGE C14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 24, 2004 durhamregion.com Children’s Recliner • Leather or fabric Mixing Bowls Canada’s Largest LIQUIDATORLIQUIDATOR Slashes Every Price In Store! Boxing Week - Everything In Store WE PAY THE EQUIVALENT OF BOTH TAXES* DEC.26TH - JAN.2 20-60% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE* 50-75% Off All Christmas Merchandise and Books! • Bedroom Suites • Mattresses & Box Springs • Sofa & Loveseats • Coffee Tables and more! 50% off Our already low prices That’s up to 90% off other retailer prices! •FASHIONS •GUND BEARS •MUSICAL TOYS •KITCHEN UTENSILS •ALL RUGS •TIFFANY LAMPS •LEATHER WALLETS BOXING DAY ONLY 9AM SHARP (11AM IN PETERBOROUGH) *discount does not apply to furniture, food, computers and/or computer accessories All Luggage 40%OFF All Lamps* * Excluding Tiffany 40% OFF Gemstone Globes 40% OFF • Paints • Bedding • Housewares •Toys • Health & Beauty • Small Appliances • AND MORE! 20%* off *discount does not apply to furniture, food, computers and/or computer accessories 10% off FURNITURE & FOOD First Time Ever! *An amount equal to the GST and PST will be deducted at the time of purchase. 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Th is program is designed to help participants be active and achieve a greater quality of life. Participants will partake in workouts designed to strengthen the skeletal system, and improve balance, fl exibility and strength. A Certifi ed Personal Trainer who trains people at a level appropriate to their condition will supervise all sessions. Women on Weights It is a fact that women need to do resistance training. Th is program is for all women – whether they have been exercising or not. Participants will learn how to perform the latest resistance training techniques and strengthen tone and defi ne their muscles. Our Certifi ed Personal Trainers will create a weight-training program that will build muscle, increase metabolic rate and burn body fat. Th e results are amazing. Teen Active If your teens watch too much TV and play too many hours of video games, this program will get them off the couch. Parents, this weekly, aft er school program, will teach your teens how to live a healthy and active lifestyle and have a lot of fun at the same time. Your teens will learn how to train on our cardio equipment, learn eff ective and safe resistance training techniques, as well as participate in plyometric and Bosu training, and group fi tness classes. All sessions supervised by our Certifi ed Personal Trainers. Join today 905-683-9300 • 2200 Brock Rd. N. Pickering All programs are held once a week 8 wks for $129 + gst MEMBERSHIP @ Impulse Fitness Included with COURSE Registration Keep your New Year’s Resolutions in 2005, Join Impulse Fitness today! 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Collectibles - Swords - Knives Clothing - Camo - Security - Military - Police 9 0 5 -4 2 7 -0 3 0 0 www.spetsnazarmysurplus.com Paintball Marker Repair Centre for Tippmann, Spyder, Piranha, Brass Eagle & J.T. ARMY SURPLUS Unit 6-31 Barr Rd., Ajax To All Our Community Businesses, Start Your Year Off Right! To Advertise In This Great Feature Please Call 905-683-0707 And Ask For INSIDE SALES THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. 695 Finley Ave. Unit 1, Ajax 905-683-1112 BUMPER TO BUMPER INSPECTION INCLUDING LUBE, OIL & FILTER Save $10 on any job of choice when spending $100 or more before taxes. (Expires Dec. 31/04) $3995 On most cars. Check for details. Thrifty Mechanic Shop Wants You To Have A Safe and Happy Holiday Season It’s the holiday season and you’re sure to be doing a lot of driving whether it’s shopping or visiting family and friends. At Thrifty Mechanic Shop we want to wish you the best for the season and hope that you have a safe and happy time at home and on the roads. We w ant to take this opportu- nity to thank you for your contin- ued support because without you, Thrifty Mechanic Shop would never have been a success. From my family to yours, have a joyous season and a very Happy New Year. Michel Saikali Owner/Manager Thrifty Mechanic Shop 695 Finlay Avenue (905) 683-1112 CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING 1735 Pickering Parkway (at Brock Road), Pickering • 905-686-2309 (L-R) Catherine Carney-White, Executive Director, Herizon House Ajax, accepts a cheque from Canadian Tire Pickering employees, Roz Bidgood and Raquel Manko. Th e money was raised through pot luck lunches and 50-50 draws and the Canadian Tire Foundation for Families program. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Waltzing through their duet PICKERING — Community Care Durham guests were recently treated to a Christmas dinner and enter- tainment at the Pickering Public Library’s Petticoat Creek branch. George Dowding and Denyse Lester, members of the Pickering Perennials, performed a duet of the Snow Waltz. The Rouge Hill Seniors Club was a co-sponsor of the event. DURHAM — Last-minute shoppers can rest assured that most Durham-area businesses and services will remain open until the late afternoon or evening on Dec. 24, and reopen on Boxing Day, Dec. 26. Before heading out, residents should be aware of reduced hours for stores, transit and government services. • GO Transit trains and buses will fol- low regular schedules until the morning of Dec. 24. An early rush-hour schedule goes into effect that afternoon, followed by a Sunday schedule on Dec. 25. Call 1- 888-GET-ON-GO for detailed schedules. • Ajax Pickering Transit Authority runs reduced schedules Dec. 24, 25, 31 and Jan. For schedules visit www.townofajax. com/apta or call 905-683-4111. • Pickering Town Centre remains open until 5 p.m. on Dec. 24 and 31, and will be closed on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. 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