HomeMy WebLinkAboutNA2003_12_14Abduction
at t empt
averted
Suspect said he
was a police officer
By Stephen Shaw
Staff Writer
PICKERING – Durham detectives
are investigating after a man
claiming to be a police officer re-
portedly tried to abduct a 12-
year-old boy in Pickering.
Durham Regional Police, who
issued a warning to local parents
Friday, said the incident oc-
curred at about 8 p.m. Wednes-
day.
Two 12-year-olds were walking
east on Kingston Road, east of
Valley Farm Road, when they saw
a car stopped on the shoulder
near a bus shelter.
As the boys passed the parked
vehicle, the driver tapped on the
passenger window to attract
their attention, police said.
Assuming the driver needed di-
rections, one of the youths moved
closer.
"The driver leaned over the
passenger seat and opened the
passenger door," said Dave Selby,
police spokesman.
He said the stranger then of-
fered the boys a ride and, when
they refused, told them they
should have no concerns because
he was a police officer.
When the boys declined to get
into the car, "the driver suddenly
leaned over and attempted to
grab the arm of one of the
youths," Mr. Selby said.
The pair pulled away from the
car and ran off.
After a few seconds, the vehicle
sped away eastbound on
Kingston Road.
"(The boys) were obviously
very concerned," said Detective
Sergeant John Gilker, head of 19
Division's criminal investigations
branch.
Police are looking for any wit-
nesses and are urging parents to
remind children to be street
smart and not to accept rides
from strangers.
Mr. Selby said the man did not
show police identification to the
boys and noted plainclothes or
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Staff Writer
DURHAM – Kimberly Poole stood
at the side of Dixie Road with
tears in her eyes.
She had been trying unsuccess-
fully for hours to find a shelter for
a dog found near the road.
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By Carly Foster
Staff Writer
DURHAM – Decreased water con-
sumption, the addition of a water
pollution control plant plus in-
creased staff wages and benefits
are some of the reasons water
and sewer rates will increase next
year.
Durham residents will see a
hike of seven per cent, which in-
cludes a six per cent water in-
crease and an eight per cent
sewer increase, which will take ef-
fect on Jan. 1, 2004.
That means if your household
uses 60,000 gallons of water a
year, you will pay about $30 more
in 2004 than in 2003.
After an hour-long debate
Wednesday, councillors made the
decision at a joint works and fi-
nance and administration com-
mittee meeting.
"We all hate increases to tax-
payers, but...it's more practical
and, most importantly, it sets us
up for the future," said Whitby
mayor and works chairman Mar-
cel Brunelle, who added the in-
vestment will save money in the
long term.
Most of the projects to be com-
pleted in 2004 involve the rehabil-
itation of existing services, in-
cluding upgrading water pollu-
tion control plants in Pickering
and Whitby and upgrading and
expanding water feeder mains in
Whitby and Oshawa. As well, as-
sessments and plans for the
Courtice WPCP alone will cost
around $20 million in 2004.
"Everyone knows what hap-
pens if you don't fix roads...you
have to dig them up 15 years from
now," said Durham Chairman
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Couple finds
new homes often
the target of thieves
By Mike Ruta
Staff Writer
PICKERING – Thieves didn't just
steal the kitchen sink from a new
Pickering home last week -- they
took the whole kitchen.
The brazen culprits walked off
with two sinks, the washer and
dryer, one stove and two built-in wall
ovens, a microwave oven and most of
the maple cabinetry. They left only
the refrigerator - perhaps because
there was no room left in the vehicle
that hauled it all away Tuesday
night.
Happy holidays.
"These grinches almost stole our
Christmas," said Pickering Ward 2
City Councillor Bill McLean, who
with his common-law spouse, Di-
anne Demiralp, had planned to
move into the $500,000-plus house
on Wednesday (Dec. 10), the day the
theft was discovered.
Pickering-based builder Craig
Marshall, erecting 31 houses in the
development near Fairport Road
and Sheppard Avenue, estimates
the cost to replace everything at
$40,000 to $50,000. That includes new
maple flooring in the hallway,
gouged as the thieves dragged every-
thing to the front door.
"It happens a lot," he says of thefts
from new houses. "Generally it's fur-
naces, air conditioners and fire-
places, they go missing a lot."
Two-and-a-half years ago, Mr.
Marshall says another kitchen was
taken from one of his homes, but
he's been lucky at this building site.
The odd little thing has gone miss-
ing here and there, he says, but cer-
tainly not a room full.
Durham Regional Police Detec-
tive Sergeant John Gilker, in charge
of the Ajax/Pickering community de-
tective office, terms it "a very unusu-
al type of theft" that happens "once
in a blue moon.
"I would say not just professionals,
but they may have a connection with
the trades. You've got somebody
who's taken a real strong interest."
A friend of a friend of a friend who
worked on the site might have heard
about the beautiful cabinets in-
stalled at the house, he speculates,
with the appliances just an added
bonus.
Det. Sgt. Gilker says thefts of
building materials and the like often
occur at building sites.
"That happens on a regular basis,
but sometimes it's not even report-
ed because it's the cost of doing
business (for home builders)," he
says.
Mr. Marshall didn't have security
at the site during the evenings, but
does now. He, Mr. McLean and the
real estate broker have each offered
$1,000 reward, for a total of $3,000, for
information leading to the arrest of
the thieves.
The burglars broke in through a
tiny basement window, leaving be-
hind a trail of muddy foot and hand-
prints as they walked upstairs, un-
hooked the appliances, unscrewed
the cabinets, and dragged it all
away.
The couple now hopes to move in
by this weekend, in plenty of time to
celebrate their first Christmas there
- complete with dinner in the oven.
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During a flurry of meetings
this week, each regional com-
mittee elected vice-chairmen.
Clarington Councillor Jim
Schell was elected to plan-
ning, while Pickering Council-
lor Rick Johnson was named
to works after holding the top
spot on the committee last
year.
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and social services chairman
Councillor Larry O'Connor of
Brock was named vice-chair-
man to the committee. And
Whitby Councillor Gerry
Emm won the vice-chairman
at finance and administra-
tion.
Region remains
Triple A
Durham Region continues
to receive financial kudos.
Moody's Investors Services of
New York have reconfirmed
the Region's Triple 'A' credit
rating.
The rating allows Durham's
eight municipalities to bor-
row money at a low rate and
keep the Region's debt small.
Moody's identified the Re-
gion's long record of sound fi-
nancial planning, increasing
assessment base, low-debt
burden and successes in
meeting the challenges of
provincial downloading as its
credit strengths.
Bill McLean, centre, Pickering's Ward 2 City Councillor, his common-law spouse, Di-
anne Demiralp, and home builder Craig Marshall can hardly believe their eyes after
thieves carefully removed sinks, stoves and kitchen cabinets from the couple's new
Pickering home last week.
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Verdict 'stuns'
accused
By Stephen Shaw
Staff Writer
DURHAM – A Courtice man
nearly killed in a bomb
blast two years ago has
been found innocent of
manufacturing and pos-
sessing explosive devices.
Joel Gregory West, 30,
wept openly as a Superior
Court jury found him not
guilty Friday of nine counts,
including assembling
bombs with intent to cause
an explosion and posses-
sion of explosives with in-
tent to endanger lives.
The Crown had alleged
Mr. West was building ex-
plosive devices in a Bow-
manville barn when one
blew up and nearly killed
him July 13, 2001.
Shrapnel from the blast
ripped a hole through his
left arm and severed a
major artery, causing Mr.
West to almost bleed to
death, the jury was told
during the seven-day trial.
His index finger was also
partially blown off in the ex-
plosion.
The police later found
numerous homemade pipe
bombs, detonation devices,
canisters of smokeless pow-
der and other bomb-mak-
ing materials and electronic
components inside a work-
shop in the Lamb's Road
barn and a trailer on the
property, which was rented
by his friend Scott Smith.
Mr. West denied any
knowledge of the bombs
and testified he was an in-
nocent victim of an explo-
sion, of which he claimed to
have no memory.
"Mr. West was both re-
lieved and stunned by the
verdict. He was extremely
moved by the result," said
defence counsel Michael
Block.
Court heard the former
Oshawa resident occasion-
ally lived in a trailer belong-
ing to Mr. Smith, who lived
in the residence on the
Lamb's Road property with
his wife and child.
On the day of the blast
Mr. West said he went to
take his dog, a rottweiler
named Lucas, which he
kept chained outside the
barn, out for a run.
He later entered the barn
to get the dog when he real-
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"I remember going for my
arm because it was squirt-
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woke up... I thought I was
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gerprints on a diagram of
an explosive device and his
refusal to answer questions
by paramedics and doctors
about how he had suffered
his injuries.
Mr. Block suggested the
maker of the bombs was
Mr. Smith, a skilled ma-
chinist, gun-owner and
someone with "an interest
in things that go boom."
Mr. Smith, who testified
for the Crown, denied the
defence allegation.
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Durham man acquitted of making bombs
To videotape or not? That’s
the question staring officers
across Ontario in the face
these days in the wake of a report
from the Province’s chief human
rights commissioner, which among
other things, recommends in-
stalling video cameras in police
cars.
It’s quickly becoming a heated
battle: the rights of officers to do
their jobs minus Big Brother, ver-
sus the rights of the accused.
The pro-camera case certainly
received a boost this week with the
revelation that Ottawa tourists
videotaped a Toronto man receiv-
ing an apparently unprovoked
punch to the face from a mega-city
officer.
The first reaction by many is to
brand all cops as rogues and de-
mand they be put on a short leash.
But that type of knee-jerk reaction
overlooks the majority of officers,
who make a real difference in our
communities each day.
Still, it’s hard to understand why
all officers aren’t championing the
camera cause. It could only help in
the legal process that follows an ar-
rest. ‘The bad guy took off your ho-
nour and I have the tape to prove
it.’ It no longer becomes the word of
the accused versus an officer’s.
Locally, the concept isn’t a new
one, with Durham Regional Police
spokesman Dave Selby noting a
pilot project of one camera had
been in place recently until the car
was wrecked in a collision. The plan
is to resume the project and further
study the results before making a
decision on what role in-car cam-
eras could play down the road.
“We don’t believe the purpose is
to check on officers... certainly
that’s been the spin talked about in
To ronto,” said Mr. Selby, noting the
force is always open to new tech-
nology that aids an investigation.
“We don’t think that’s been the
practice or the value of the experi-
ence in the U.S., that’s for sure.”
The big wildcard with the whole
issue is cost. Mr. Selby notes unless
the equipment comes way down in
price or the Province kicks in, a
camera in every Durham car likely
won’t be happening anytime soon.
With the Liberals apparently sur-
prised to find a big deficit when
they took office, provincial money
isn’t a likely option.
Factor in a police budget that
grows massively by the year, and
the prospect of Durham councillors
coming through isn’t likely either.
So it comes down to this: How
important are cameras to the gen-
eral public? Not enough to give up
officers on the street or other ser-
vices to fund the cost? Or simply a
small price to pay in the cause of
justice?
It says here that it’s the former,
for now.
But Durham police would be
wise to put a long-term plan in
place that begins to make room for
the cameras on a wider scale.
Camera issue still needs some clearing up
Tony
Doyle
m a n a g i n g e d i t o r
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A right wing
and a prayer
Is PC-Alliance merger the answer?
Jim Prentice sure has a thing for leadership contests. Second
to Peter MacKay in last spring’s federal Tory fight, Mr. Pren-
tice is first out of the gate to be the leader of the newly
merged Canadian Alliance/Progressive Conservative party, the
Conservative Party of Canada.
But will Canadians buy what Mr. Prentice - who was in Durham
seeking support Wednesday - is selling? Will they favour this new
blue crew over the red Liberal tide when they go to the polls some
time next year?
That’s the multi-billion-dollar question.
Some red Tories have already voted with their feet. Scott Bri-
son, a Nova Scotia MP who ran against Mr. MacKay for the Tory
leadership, has crossed the floor to the Liberals. Openly gay, Mr.
Brison doesn’t feel the new Conservative Party represents his val-
ues. Joe Clark, who was born a Tory, will not sit with the new party
and will finish his Parliamentary days as an inglorious indepen-
dent. But many others, most notably Alliance leader Stephen
Harper and Mr. MacKay are leading the charge, and they got an
overwhelming mandate last weekend from Alliance and Tory
grassroots members to effect the merger. Mr. Harper is the fron-
trunner to lead the new party.
While there’s no doubt the Conservatives will win big in West-
ern Canada and fail in Quebec, the critical question is: will they
win in Ontario and Atlantic Canada? Many believe the rough
edges of the Alliance - their railing against abortion, same-sex
marriages, and the decriminalization of marijuana - must be
blunted if the party is to appeal to Ontario, where more than a
third of the seats are up for grabs.
Both right-wing parties tend to agree on tax-and-spend issues
but diverge on immigration, bilingual and bicultural aspects. The
Alliance tends to take a harder line on these issues than have the
Tories. The trick in putting together a Conservative platform is to
offer a right-wing option but not looney-out-there-on-the-lunatic-
fringe right-wing. On the other hand, the new Conservative Party
can’t be a blue-hued version of the Liberal Party either.
Mr. Harper will have to make the case that a decade of Liberal
rule, even with a new Prime Minister, is enough, and that the com-
bined talents of Alliance/Tories across the land can do a better job
than Paul Martin’s refried Liberal cabinet/caucus. Mr. Harper will
have a tough task ahead but, at the very least, Canadians will
have a true alternative to the Liberals when they go to the polls
next year.
And that’s only good for democracy.
Degrees don’t
make a politician
To the editor:
Re: ‘Truth in degrees,’ Dec. 5.
The truth is no politician is perfect.
And the truth is three university de-
grees do not automatically make a great
politician. Some of the greatest received
little formal education, such as Abe Lin-
coln, George Washington, and Harry Tru-
man.
In 2002, Dan McTeague was voted
hardest working MP by the Hill Times
and remains one of the hardest working
MPs in the country. His work toward the
betterment of our society is unparalleled,
addressing such tough issues as the lack
of protection for children in child pornog-
raphy, the national gun registry, marijua-
na grow houses, hydro debt, the need for
a federal environmental assessment on
the Seaton lands, the Pickering airport
lands, unsolicited electronic mail
(SPAM), organized crime, veterans wid-
ows and hospitals, monopolization and
predatory pricing in the Canadian airline
and other industries, gasoline price goug-
ing, nuclear liability, etc.
He has few equals in passing legislation
- his private member’s Bill C-202 made
him the first backbencher MP to amend
the Criminal Code (making it an in-
dictable offence to evade the police by
motor vehicle). The great politician for
Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge has faced his
electorate three times - winning with in-
creasing majority.
History shows election results are
based on merit — not just degrees.
Marian Martin,
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from work.
"He was just sitting on the side
of the road next to a bag of food,"
he said.
A self-described animal lover
who works at a veterinary clinic in
Scarborough, Ms. Poole wanted
to help. She gave Mr. Chouinard's
mother the number for Pickering-
Ajax-Whitby Animal Services so
someone could come pick him up.
She then headed to the scene
where Mr. Chouinard was waiting
with the dog, whom he named
Buddy.
But the two were left waiting
with Buddy because PAW was
closed and Ms. Poole said the an-
swering service offered no guid-
ance as to what to do with the
dog.
"It was just so horrible," she
said. "No one would help me."
This type of situation happens
all too often as many caring citi-
zens are unaware of the rules and
protocol surrounding stray and
abandoned animals in the region.
Sylvie Koch, supervisor of PAW
animal services, said Ms. Poole's
call should have been made to the
Durham Humane Society.
"We handle strays," she said.
"That's it."
She said once Ms. Poole told
them the dog had been left with a
bag of food, he was classified as
an abandoned animal and would
not be the responsibility of the
municipally-run facility.
"All abandoned animals go to
the humane society," Ms. Koch
said.
Ruby Richards, an administra-
tor with the Durham Humane So-
ciety, said the confusion Ms. Poole
experienced is not unique.
"(Who to call) is a grey area de-
pending on how they find (the an-
imal)," Ms. Richards said.
"If an animal has been aban-
doned, in distress, or left in a
cage, carrier or tied up to a tree,
that's all our jurisdiction. Unless
there is a witness who can say for
sure it was dumped, it is a stray.
"It's a really, really grey area."
The confusion is made worse by
the fact different municipalities
across Durham have different
rules.
Ms. Poole wants to know what
someone should do when they
find an animal.
"I'd like to make sure the next
time somebody calls they're not
going to be left with an animal,"
she said. "I don't want somebody
to go through what I went
through."
Only emergency situations
where humans are threatened by
animals or where animals are re-
ported to be sick or injured are at-
tended to after hours by PAW.
Regular hours are Monday
through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Anything goes in Clarington.
"We handle all matters relating
to dogs or cats in the municipali-
ty of Clarington," said Marie
Knight Stanley, manager of Clar-
ington Animal Services.
This includes strays, lost or
abandoned animals.
She said there are situations
where the municipally-funded
shelter may not take an animal. If
there is no room for cats, for ex-
ample, the person who found it
may be asked to keep it and feed
it until there is room.
"If someone finds an animal
that needs surgery, we can't justi-
fy using taxpayers' money for
that," Ms. Knight Stanley said,
citing another example.
In this case the Durham Hu-
mane Society or another rescue
group would be contacted to see if
it can take the animal.
Ms. Richards offers advice for
people who find an animal.
"The most I can tell them to do
is phone as many people as they
can and somebody will be able to
help them," she said.
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DURHAM – Charlotte Heath had
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meet Premier Dalton McGuinty later
this month.
The 13-year-old Oshawa girl has
been keeping some impressive com-
pany since landing a job at the On-
tario Legislature this fall.
"I've really enjoyed it so far. It's a re-
ally good experience I would recom-
mend to anyone," said Charlotte, who
is currently serving as a page at
Queen's Park.
Her mother, Mary Hopper, found
the page program on the govern-
ment's Web site. Charlotte sent in an
application and was told in late Au-
gust she had been chosen to take
part. Her first day on the job was
Nov. 24.
In order to be considered for the
program, students must have an av-
erage of 80 per cent or better.
Already, the last two weeks have
made their mark on Charlotte.
"I've wanted to be a medical re-
searcher since I was like four. Now
I'm not so sure anymore," she said.
"Now I'm looking at something in be-
tween (medicine and politics)."
Charlotte's day begins at 8:45 a.m.
Her morning duties include organiz-
ing documents for members and de-
livering Hansards and any new bills
introduced to their offices.
Pages have to be in uniform by
12:45 p.m. and ready to act as mes-
sengers in the Legislature, which be-
gins sitting at 1:30 p.m.
Charlotte takes the GO-Train each
morning with her mother, who works
in downtown Toronto. She admits to
coming home after a long day in the
legislature and watching it on TV
sometimes. The Grade 8 student
says keeping up with her friends at
Father Joseph Venini Catholic
School has been a bit of a challenge.
"But I'm pretty excited about
meeting the Premier," she said.
"When you're in the chamber (as a
page), you have to be non-partisan.
Sometimes that's difficult when a
party says something you don't agree
with."
For more information about the
page program, visit the Ontario Leg-
islature Web site at www.ontla.on.ca.
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"The total building-permit
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recorded value in the history of
the Region ($1.2 billion for
2002)," the report said.
"With three months left to re-
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benchmark for total building
permit value in Durham."
Growth of 139 per cent in the
non-residential sector since the
same time last year - which in-
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main cause for the increase.
Projects affecting the jump in-
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Whitby, the new Pickering flea
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New home construction is
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more than $815 million in per-
mits so far this year - that's an
increase of almost 31 per cent
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It's also the highest level of
residential value on record,
$788.9 million for new homes and
$26.9 million in renovations, ad-
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Whitby remains at the top for
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In contrast, Scugog Township
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Durham posted the second
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Family fighting
to get neglected
property back
By Lesley Bovie
Staff Writer
PICKERING – Samuel Major
would be rolling over in his
grave if he could see his old
homestead now.
A cattle field, once im-
maculate as golf greens, is
now an overgrown valley.
Four big barns have been
torn down and what was
once a charming country
lane with a lush tree canopy
has been transformed by
time into snarled bush.
This farm was once the
centre of Majorville, found-
ed in 1835 by the farmer. It
became known as White-
vale when wealthy entrepre-
neur T.P. White came to
town and renamed it.
Now seven generations
later, Mr. Major's descen-
dants are fighting to buy
back these neglected 285
acres south of Whitevale
Road, just west of the
Whitevale Cemetery. The
Majors say they were pres-
sured to sell it to the
Province in 1973.
"They hounded my par-
ents day in and day out,
begging them to sell," says
Stephen Major. "Our par-
ents had no choice. They
were told if they didn't they
would be expropriated."
Walter and Phyllis Major
had plans to build a retire-
ment home at the end of
that country lane one day
and leave the farm to their
son Stephen and his
younger brother Glenn.
But the pressure was too
much. In 1973, the family
moved to Brooklin, where
some 10 years later, Walter
was killed trying to stop
thieves from making off
with some tires from the
family's new home.
"It's like anything, if we
had never moved, Dad
would still be here today,"
says Glenn. "Dad didn't
want to sell."
Buying back the farm for
their mother, now 75, has
been a mission for the
brothers, who were 14 and
11 , when the "men in suits"
came knocking, making of-
fers for the property.
All that remains is a limp
shed and the house they
grew up in. Even though it
will take a lot of work to
bring it back to a viable
farm, the Majors say they're
up to the task.
"I wouldn't sell it (to de-
velopers) if they offered me
a billion dollars for it," says
Stephen. "We've had a lot of
our ancestors live and die
on that land and I want to
farm it and pass it down to
my nephews, or if I have
children someday, pass it
down to them."
In 1999, Stephen started
making inquiries as farmers
on the Duffin-Rouge Agri-
cultural Preserve were
being offered back their
farms. He was told farms
like his, which were ac-
quired for a future Seaton,
weren't available for sale.
Soon after, the Majors
learned that neighbouring
Whitevale Golf Course pur-
chased 70 acres of their old
farm for a driving range.
"Why weren't we offered it
first?" asks Stephen. "And if
those lands have been
deemed surplus, why can't
we get the rest of them back
now?"
According to the Ontario
Realty Corporation, the
Province has no legal oblig-
ation to offer properties
back to the original owners
for first right of refusal. The
case was different on the
agricultural preserve, where
lands there were offered
first to tenants because of a
tenant purchase program.
However, the fate of
farms in Seaton are still
being decided as the Min-
istry of Municipal Affairs
and Housing works towards
finalizing a swap of provin-
cially owned lands there
with privately owned lands
in Richmond Hill and
Uxbridge. The final ink on a
deal isn't expected until at
least the spring.
"Until the swap is final-
ized, the Province isn't in
any position to sell back
those lands, simply because
we don't know which lands
are going to be part of the
swap," says Mark Christie,
senior advisor of the North
Pickering Land Exchange
Team.
As for the sale to White-
vale Golf Course, Mr.
Christie says that deal was
negotiated well before the
Seaton land swap was even
announced. It was finalized
in two phases, he said, one
in 1999 and the other in
2002.
But if the Province didn't
have a legal obligation to
offer the Majors those 70
acres first, it had a moral
one, argues Stephen. He
points to the North Picker-
ing Project hearings in the
early 1980s, in which his par-
ents and other former
landowners testified about
how they were treated un-
fairly by the government 10
years earlier.
Tom Melymuk, Picker-
ing's head of corporate pro-
jects and policy, said the
Province could have an op-
portunity to set things right
again by considering a pur-
chase program that in-
volves former landowners.
As the two levels of govern-
ment get into the details of
the swap, that's something
the City could certainly sug-
gest, he said.
The Majors could also
make a case that their land
doesn't belong in the swap
by pointing to Pickering's
growth management study,
he said. The City's consul-
tants are recommending
that part of Whitevale re-
main countryside, which
would allow for agriculture,
not housing.
Struggles like that of the
Majors brings back un-
pleasant memories for Iso-
bel and Tommy Thompson,
who helped form the White-
vale Residents Association
to fight expropriation.
The Province stopped ac-
quiring land in 1974, pledg-
ing to keep in tact the com-
munities of Whitevale,
Green River and Cherry-
wood. But by then, many
families like the Majors had
already sold their proper-
ties and moved on.
It's their children who are
coming back now, wanting
to get their farms but the
Seaton land swap has them
in limbo.
Mr. Thompson feels now
the government must make
some agreement with those
families, which allows them
to buy back surplus land
but at affordable prices.
Nearby future housing will
only inflate prices.
A Major challenge
Lesley Bovie/ News Advertiser photo
Stephen and Glenn Major stand in front of the family homestead
they have been trying to buy back from the Province since 1999.
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Man's battle with
ALS an example
for sons
DURHAM – For Kim Conners,
and his extended family, it all
came down to one simple choice
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dying.
A terrible tragedy struck the
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nine years ago, Mr. Conners was
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Busy with work and just grow-
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Knowing the battle with ALS
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Then suddenly, as if dealing
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two years ago, the family was
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Mr. Conners's wife Liz, a
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living for."
With the help of Ms. Ferry-Wi-
neck and two live-in caregivers,
Mr. Conners is raising his chil-
dren - going to their hockey
games, watching them play in
the yard out front and enjoying a
quality of life the long term care
facility could never have offered.
"If he would have listened to
what everybody was telling him,
he'd already be dead," she said in
an interview with Mr. Conners
by her side. "With ALS, you can
either look at it as a terminal dis-
ease or as a disability. He's
choosing to look at it as a dis-
ability and instead of making
dying decisions, he's making liv-
ing decisions."
As ALS takes hold of the en-
tire body, sufferers lose the mus-
cle control needed for breathing.
In order to continue breathing, a
tracheotomy must be per-
formed, creating an opening in
the throat to allow air to flow
into the lungs. A costly and inva-
sive procedure, Ms. Ferry-Wi-
neck said it is the kind of living
or dying decision those with ALS
are forced to make.
"For him it was no decision, he
is choosing to live with ALS and
it was only a matter of when, not
if."
Mr. Conners still has control of
the muscles in his face. He lifts
an eyebrow to say yes, smiles
and laughs and has learned to
communicate with those close to
him through facial expressions.
With the help of a specially de-
signed computer and head
mouse, he can have full conver-
sations with his caregivers and
his sons.
Through the miracle of mod-
ern technology and sheer will,
he's helping pass on the wisdom
to his children only a parent
can.
He can help the boys with
their homework, talk about
whatever it is sons and fathers
talk about and even dole out
chores to the lads.
"He rules with an iron comput-
er," said Ms. Ferry-Wineck.
Facing the extraordinary cost
of things like a wheelchair, a lift
built into the home, and numer-
ous other special equipment
needed to live with ALS, Mr.
Conners and Ms. Ferry-Wineck
spend a lot of their time asking
agencies like the ALS Society of
Durham Region, the Knights of
Columbus and the Ontarians
with Disabilities Support Pro-
gram for help.
Thankfully, they have gotten a
lot of it. But, raising two boys,
Adam, now 12, and Darren, 14,
represents a difficult financial
challenge.
There is no known cure for
ALS and very little in the way of
treatment. Currently the ALS
Society of Ontario says there is a
drug trial being conducted that
may prolong the life of ALS suf-
ferers and research is looking to
find the cause of the disease and
other medications or treatments
that can help until a cure is
found.
In an attempt to leave the
boys something, should he even-
tually succumb to ALS, Mr. Con-
ners has taken what little he has
and opened up a Mennonite
meat shop in Whitby.
It's called Acres of Blessings at
121 Brock St.
The business and its proceeds
will be held in trust to help raise
the boys once Mr. Conners has
passed.
"It's their legacy," said Ms.
Fenny-Wineck, with a smiling
Mr. Conners right by her side.
Living life on his own terms
Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo
Kim Conners was diagnosed with ALS seven years ago and is now living at home, caring for his sons with the aid of friends.
Campaign looking
for support
from businesses
around Durham
By Shelley Jordan
Staff Writer
WHITBY – A recent residents'
meeting has some in Whitby
fired up about saving a building
on the old psychiatric centre
property.
The former glory of the recre-
ation hall is hidden behind layers
of peeling paint and results of
vandalism, but it hasn't stopped
local amateur historians from en-
visioning a future where the heart
of the centre becomes a home of
entertainment once again.
"There's not much in Whitby
that's historical," said Nancy
Doughty, spokesman for Restore
the Recreation Hall. "Whitby
Psych has been around for al-
most 75 years, first as a convales-
cence hospital for the military."
Ms. Doughty began research-
ing the history of the site for a
book she is writing. After seeing
pictures and learning how the
area was once a self-contained
community, she decided a por-
tion of the area needed restora-
tion for its historical value.
The hall housed a theatre up-
stairs and a bowling alley and
canteen in the basement. While
providing a relaxing atmosphere
for those in recovery, it was also
open to residents of Whitby who
enjoyed movies, plays and con-
certs.
"We want it to be open to the
public again," said Ms. Doughty.
The residents' meeting was the
second held with another
planned for Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. The
first attracted six people, the
second approximately 30 and
now the group says they have
more than 400 signatures on a
petition to save the hall.
Dan Murphy, another member
of the group, says he's tired of
seeing history destroyed in the
name of progress.
"We think nothing of spending
$8,000 to fly to Europe and look
at historical buildings, then we
go and tear our own down," he
said.
Mr. Murphy says teens he
spoke to expressed a desire for a
place to hold dances and run
clubs, while elderly folks said
they'd like a place to meet with
others their own age.
"We're just trying to focus our
attention to give something back
to the community," said Mr. Mur-
phy. "I would gladly volunteer all
my time to the project for free.
That's how passionate I am
about it."
The group used its own money
to start the campaign. Its focus
now is to break up responsibili-
ties and become an organization
with a bank account for fund-
raising. It's looking to find sup-
port from major local businesses
such as car dealerships, the uni-
versity and well-known compa-
nies such as General Motors.
"We encourage everyone to
come out to meetings, even if
they don't support the project
because we're interested in all
points of view," said Mr. Murphy,
who adds local councillors are
also invited.
The meeting will take place at
15 Ormandy Ct., Whitby. For
more information contact Nancy
Doughty at 905-668-2301 or nel-
lie272003@yahoo.com.
Residents eager to save old psych building
The recreation hall, circa 1917, is the centre of a resident group’s plans to re-
store the former glory of the old Whitby Psychiatric Centre. Restoration of
the building will require a lot of fund-raising.
Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo
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AJAX - Sixty families are celebrat-
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efforts of students and staff at Notre
Dame Catholic Secondary School.
Teacher Dave LaMontagne says
each year students and staff pitch in
to help the needy, raising money
through fund-raisers at the school,
including raffles and bake sales.
This year, $10 coupon booklets are
being sold, with all the proceeds
going to the Christmas effort.
Sixty families in Durham Region
and "several charities" are aided.
Charities include the Rose of
Durham and Herizon House, a shel-
ter for abused women and children
being established in Ajax.
"Usually, it's charities we're in-
volved with already," Mr. LaMon-
tagne says. "Last year, we raised
$28,000 and I'd like to achieve the
same."
Some families are aided through
the St. Vincent De Paul Society, he
adds.
Also, some families approach the
school directly looking for aid.
Of the 60 families, 10 are from the
Bridges for Youth homeless shelter in
Tor onto.
"Each homeroom is sponsoring a
family. They give to the families, buy-
ing little gifts, food and food vouch-
ers," he says.
As for how the campaign is going,
Mr. LaMontagne quips, "Like any
kids, they're all last-minute people.
They're starting to get into the
Christmas spirit.
"My homeroom is a big help.
They're helping me run it."
Toys are also collected and distrib-
uted, he adds.
"We make up parcels of food, gifts
and toys. Boxes are given to the fam-
ilies."
Also, churches pick up and deliver
donations. "Those (approaching the
school) we deliver personally," he
says.
The coupon booklets are a big
help, he notes, as several businesses
donated toward it, so all the sales are
"100-per-cent profit."
Also, the businesses contributed a
second time by giving directly to the
cause, Mr. LaMontagne notes.
Notre Dame
students show
giving spirit
once again
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Legislation
needed to help
prevent attacks
By Tania Henvey
Staff Writer
DURHAM – Someone is bit-
ten by a dog about every 60
seconds in this country, ac-
cording to the Humane So-
ciety of Canada.
Despite such statistics,
many municipalities have
yet to enact legislation to
address the problem. But
one Whitby resident,
whose sister and nephew
were the recent victims of a
pit bull attack, is hoping to
spearhead the implemen-
tation of such laws in
Durham Region.
When Deborah Fowler,
33, and her four-year-old
son, Ryland, were attacked
outside their Mississauga
residence on Dec. 9, Debo-
rah's sister Caroline
Smaglinskie decided to
take action in her own
community.
"I have always been out-
raged and saddened to
hear about attacks by this
particular breed, and other
breeds for that matter,"
said Ms. Smaglinskie.
"However, there is a far
greater emotional effect
when it happens to a loved
one or anyone you know."
Now, Ms. Smaglinskie is
seeking a ban on pit bull
ownership in Durham Re-
gion.
"I have been in contact
with Whitby Mayor Marcel
Brunelle's office and have
been encouraged to e-mail
a letter to the attention of
the mayor and all council-
lors to have a bylaw
passed," said Ms. Smaglin-
skie. "It is unknown if I re-
quire a petition of signa-
tures to accompany the let-
ter, however I am willing to
complete one as necessary."
The "pit bull" designa-
tion is not limited to one
breed, but can also include
the Staffordshire terrier,
the American Stafford-
shire terrier, the American
pit bull terrier and any ca-
nine that is a cross of one
of these dogs. A Stafford-
shire terrier, which is rec-
ognized by the American
and Canadian Kennel
Clubs, is generally exempt
from the list.
Ms. Smaglinskie says
she is justified in seeking a
ban on these dogs in
Durham Region, noting
the animals are "bred to be
fighters in the pits for en-
ter tainment - hence the
name." The dogs have
strong necks and powerful
jaws, which lock when they
clamp down on an object.
Injuries sustained in an at-
tack by one of these dogs
can be fatal.
"My sister and a 240-
pound good Samaritan
were unable to strangle the
dog during the attack,
which is also why it took
three police officers to bring
the dog down," she said.
Ms. Smaglinskie is not
alone in her belief that
these dogs should be
banned. In 1997, one of the
first breed-specific prohibi-
tions in Ontario was enact-
ed in the City of Kitchener,
after 18 people were at-
tacked by pit bulls within a
two-year period. In the four
years following the law's
passage, there were only
four incidents reported.
Wa terloo also has a
bylaw banning pit bulls,
and the legislation in both
communities is known as
the 'Dangerous Dog' bylaw,
though it does not outlaw
the bull terrier or English
bull terrier breeds.
The City of Vaughan,
just north of Toronto, also
has a vicious dog bylaw,
while the Town of
Georgina requires these
dogs wear a muzzle and be
leashed. In these commu-
nities, no one under the
age of 16 may walk any dog
that is considered vicious,
and these dogs must also
be microchipped.
"Dogs get loose, it's a fact
of life. No one can guaran-
tee their behaviour," said
Ms. Smaglinskie. "But how
many more children and
innocent adults need to be
hurt and killed before the
government bans this
breed? Physical wounds
heal quickly. Emotional
scars can last a lifetime."
Dog-attack statistics are
not commonly compiled in
Canada, unlike in the Unit-
ed States, where the Cen-
ters for Disease Control
maintains a record of these
events. There is informa-
tion about Canadian dogs
in general, and the injuries
they have caused, however
it is not broken down by
breed.
Ms. Smaglinskie is a dog
lover herself, and owns a
five-year-old chow/retriev-
er, but she wants others to
understand that, no mat-
ter how gentle a dog is,
there is still the possibility
it can attack.
Local woman trying to get pit bulls banned
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NS13TH
BIRTHDAY
“Our early Christmas
present turned 13 Dec.
10. Christi Martell will
have a pre-Christmas
bash at the roller rink
with her friends. Have a
super time! Love Mom,
Dad and little sisters Sam
and Ally.”
MARRIAGE
“The Maclean family
and the Papagni family
are proud to announce
the marriage of their chil-
dren, Lisa Marie and
Libero G. The wedding
was July 12. Congratula-
tions from all of us.”
FOURTH
BIRTHDAY
“Our little boy is turn-
ing four. Mathew Costain
was four Dec. 11. Have a
great birthday. Love from
Mommy, Jummy, Snooker
and Bear.”
FIRST
BIRTHDAY
Happy first birthday
to Yianni Plassaras on
Dec. 10. “The Leafs future
puck-stopper. You were
the best Christmas pre-
sent we could ask for last
year and wish you health
and happiness always.
God bless you Yianni!
Love Mommy and Daddy
forever and ever.”
FIRST
BIRTHDAY
“Turning one was fun
for Mark Erik Papacon-
stantinou on Nov. 26.
Hope your first birthday
ever finds you smiling as
big as you can. Hugs and
kisses always. You’re
loved very much, little
man! With love from
Mom, Dad, sister Steph,
and brothers Con, Greg,
Chris and Zack.”
SECOND
BIRTHDAY
Dane Everett Gledhill
turned two Dec. 4. “Love
is all around you, and it
shines through in your
constant smiley face.
Happy birthday sweet-
heart. Mommy and Daddy
love you.”
BIRTHDAY
“Happy birthday Cam
on Dec. 2. We hope you
had a great time with all
your pals at your party.
Love, Mom, Dad, Maddie,
Basil and Manuel.”
FIFTH
BIRTHDAY
Daniel Hanna turned
five Dec. 7. Happy birth-
day wishes to “our spe-
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from Mommy Lorraine,
Daddy John, Grandma
Lois and Grandpa Gord.”
13TH
BIRTHDAY
“With a blink of an
eye, our little girl has be-
come a beautiful young
lady. Nov. 23 was a spe-
cial day for Nicole Leigh
Bird. Happy 13th birthday
Nicole. Love always
Mommy, Daddy, Brady,
Rusty, Nana from above,
Grandmas, Papa, Grand-
pa and the rest of your
family and friends.”
FIRST
BIRTHDAYS
“Isabelle and Dylan’s first birthday was Nov. 28. It’s
hard to believe it has already been a year. Isabelle and
Dylan have brought so much joy to their parents
Theresa and John, Grandma Shirleen, Grandpa Fred,
Aunts Annie, Kathi and Marlene, Uncles Gerry, Gordon
and Charles, and cousins Christopher and Nicholas.
God bless them both!”
ENGAGEMENTS
“Marilyn and John England are delighted to an-
nounce the engagements of their daughters, Tara Lynn
to Gary Richard Luther, son of Sharon Langley and
Ke nneth Luther, as well as Tricia Leigh to Thomas
Arthur Jefferd, son of Pat and Don Jefferd. The cou-
ples are planning a joint wedding June 25, 2004. The
sisters’ Grandma, Muriel Patricia Case, and all the par-
ents wish you many years to treasure your love and
happiness. With all our love always.”
FIRST
BIRTHDAY
Happy birthday to “our
little angel Kayla.” She
celebrated her first birth-
day Nov. 16. Love Mommy,
Daddy and family.
EIGHTH
BIRTHDAY
Happy eighth birthday
to Jessica Spurrell Dec.
19. Love and best wishes
from Mommy and Daddy.
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BIRTHDAY
“Wow Faiz, you’re seven
already and growing like a
weed. Birthday wishes
from your Grandmas,
Mom, Dad, Navaz, Afzal,
Azmina, your aunts and
uncles. Faiz celebrates
with friends Dec. 14.”
SEVENTH
BIRTHDAY
Sarah Ritchie turned
seven Dec. 10. “Hope you
had a super special birth-
day with your family and
friends. Love ya, from
Mom, Dad, Scotty and
Nemo.”
FOURTH
BIRTHDAY
“Kara Dalton turned
four Dec. 3. It’s been a
wonderful four years for
us. We’re very proud of
all you have accom-
plished. You have brought
us so much joy. We love
you very much. Lots of
hugs and kisses from
Mom, Dad and Freddie.”
10TH
BIRTHDAY
A birthday message
for Samantha Baxter:
“Dec. 16 is your big day.
Happy 10th birthday.
You’re our pride and joy.
All our love now and al-
ways, from Daddy,
Grandma and Poppa and
all of Aunty Lori’s family.”
FIRST ANNIVERSARY
“Congratulations to Jennifer and Jason on your first
wedding anniversary, Dec. 7. Cheers to you both. Love
always from Mom, Dad and Melissa.”
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after laying a 69-52 beating on the
Dunbarton High School Spar-
tans earlier this week. The club is
8-2 overall and coming off a
championship win at its own
tournament, having beaten rival
Pickering High School Trojans in
the final.
The Pumas are also ranked in
the top 10 in the weekly poll of
GTA senior boys' programs, the
first time in recent memory Pine
Ridge has been recognized
among the elite teams.
Everything might by ducky on
the court right now, but Pumas
coach Cam Nekkers is leery of
getting too high on his team at
this point in the season.
"Yes and no," says Nekkers of
his overall contentedness. "Yes,
I'm happy that we're 8-2 right now
and ranked number-nine in the
area, but we have a lot of learning
to do. We have a long way to go
before we can compete with the
teams in OFSAA in March. We
have a lot of work to do."
The Pumas continued their
solid court play by blitzing the
overmatched Archbishop
Romero Raiders of Toronto 78-49
in the opening game of the Arch-
bishop Denis O'Connor Catholic
High School Chargers Boys' Bas-
ketball Tournament Friday after-
noon.
The Pumas were to meet the
winner of the Earl Haig (Toronto)
and Assumption (Burlington)
opening-round game in the semi-
final Saturday morning. The re-
sult wasn't available at press
time. The final was slated for Sat-
urday afternoon at the Ajax
school.
Pine Ridge's first-round game
was virtually over from the out-
set, as the Pumas went on an 8-0
run in the first two-and-a-half
minutes, leading 14-2 in the early
going. Romero finally reached
double figures with 5:41 remain-
ing in the first half, with the
Pumas up comfortably 34-11.
With the game in total control
and the Pumas leading 45-27 at
halftime, the Pickering squad
went to its bench in the second
half, with Nekkers giving all his
players a chance to hit the floor.
Getting his charges to run their
half-court offence was uppermost
in Nekkers' mind in the game.
And, for the most part, they were
up to the challenge.
"We ran it much better today,"
he says. "They weren't the tough-
est team in the world, but if we're
able to run our offence game in
and game out, then I'm a happy
camper. We're trying to get the
guys to stick to a system. If we
don't play that kind of basketball,
then anybody can beat us."
Nekkers was most impressed
with the play of two transfer stu-
dents -- David Preston and Tori-
an Harrison -- against Romero.
Preston came over from C.W. Jef-
freys in Toronto, while Harrison
transferred from a Hamilton
school.
"They're important pieces of
our team," says Nekkers. "They're
starting to come around and
learn our defensive principles,
which I am preaching."
Rohan Burrell led the Pumas
with 19 points, followed by Harri-
son with 14, Preston with 13 and
Andre Paris with 10.
Pumas keep rolling
St. Mary keeps
putting up a wall
PICKERING --The St. Mary
Catholic Secondary School girls'
hockey team continues to pitch a
shutout in Durham Region league ac-
tion.
The team's most recent shutout
came at the expense of city rival Pine
Ridge Secondary School Pumas at
the Ajax Community Centre Thursday
afternoon. The Monarchs won 6-0.
The St. Mary Grade 9 contingent
came to the fore on the scoresheet
with Erin Small leading the way with a
two-goal effort. Chloe Masse, another
Grade 9 student, netted a single.
Other goals went to senior players
Amanda Morra, Nicole Ruta and
Quinn Caggiula.
Rookie Michelle Bradley played
solidly to record the shutout, her sec-
ond of the season.
The defending Lake Ontario Sec-
ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) and
defending provincial champions are 3-
0 so far in LOSSA play after recording
shutout victories over Ajax High (8-0),
J. Clarke Richardson (8-0) and Pine
Ridge.
Scotiabank
reports first loss
AJAX -- Donlands Jewellers hand-
ed Scotiabank its first loss of the sea-
son in Ajax Ladies' Recreational Bas-
ketball League play Wednesday night.
With the league breaking for
Christmas, the bankers have plenty of
time to reflect on their 28-23 loss.
The game started with what
looked like an easy rout for Scotia-
bank when it opened the scoring with
a 15-0 run. Donlands, however, called
a timeout and gamely responded with
a 10-2 run of its own to end the half.
Despite careless turnovers
throughout the game, Donlands com-
municated well on defence to deny
the bankers any open shots in the
second half. Lana Edmonstone led the
jewellers with strong offensive re-
bounding and 14 points. The team also
set numerous picks for Sue Nowry,
who took full advantage by driving the
basket to net eight.
Engrid Carmichael Johnson was
the hot shooter for the bankers, re-
sponding with 12 points.
In the second game, Sonia
Thomas led Select Foods to a 35-23
win over East Side Mario's.
Thomas was just too difficult to
defend this night as she netted 17
points, most of these from inside the
paint. When East Side's tried to dou-
ble or triple team her, she simply
dished the ball to an open teammate.
As a result, the balance of Select
Food's points where distributed even-
ly among Thomas's supporting cast.
Despite the final score, East Side
Mario's played well and kept the game
close until midway through the second
half. Kevina Morrison and Lori
Lomberg led East Side's scoring with
nine and eight points, respectively.
Players in the league live in Ajax
and Pickering.
Sports Briefs
DECEMBER 14, 2003
Celia Klemenz/News Advertiser photo
Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas’ David Preston (22) has a member of the Archbishop Romero Raiders draped
over his back during action in the Denis O’Connor senior boys’ basketball tournament on Friday afternoon. The Pumas
were easy 78-49 winners over the Toronto squad.
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Lightning outguns
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DURHAM —The Durham West Light-
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The championship game against
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battle with both clubs providing end-
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Lightning forward Danielle Bentley
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The Lightning skated to a well-
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Goaltender Jackie Cummins was bril-
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In round-robin play, the Durham
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The Lightning responded to the de-
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The Durham West midgets posted
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Ashley McIver, Deanna Boyce,
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The Durham West Lightning midget ‘A’ girls’ rep hockey team celebrates its tournament
victory at the Whitby Wolves event recently.
Panthers host Oshawa
at complex tonight
PICKERING –– The Picker-
ing Boyer Pontiac Pan-
thers will renew their rival-
ry with a Durham Region
nemesis on home ice
tonight (Sunday).
The Panthers will host
the Oshawa Legionaires in
OHA Ontario Provincial
Junior ‘A’ Hockey League
action at the Pickering
Recreation complex at 7:30
p.m.
The Pickering juniors
(8-16-7-0 for 23 points, sev-
enth in South Conference)
have been struggling of
late, losing their last two
games last weekend to
Stouffville and North
York.
Head coach John
Winder notes the Legion-
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points, fourth in South
Conference) have been
riding a hot streak of late.
On Monday, the Picker-
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desirable Mapleridge area of Pickering.
Features include professionally finished
basement with bar, two car garage, 3
bathrooms with full en suite off master
bedroom and main floor laundry.
Recent upgrades include extensive
landscaping, newer roof, high efficiency
gas furnace, central air, central vac and
freshly paved driveway. Asking
$329,900. Evening and weekend
appointments only. No agents please
call 905-839-1461.
COME & WORSHIP
Is a regular Friday feature in the
News Advertiser.
(Copy Deadline is Wednesday noon for
Friday paper)
To advertise all your Church Events,
News and Upcoming Special Services
Call Janice Samoyloff at
(905)683-0707,
Or fax your information to
905-579-4218
email:
jsam@durhamregion.comOFFICE ASSISTANT required.
Must have real estate knowledge.
Telephone reception, office duties,
and computer skills a must. Call
905-668-6507.
SALES ASSOCIATE National
tool company requires qualified
person for their Pickering store.
Must have sales experience,
knowledge of wood &/or metal
working. Fax resume: 905-831-
4292 Attn:Terry Parkhurst.
RETAIL SALES MANAGER with
proven experience, required for
busy upscale salon with large staff.
If you are confident, pose great
communication and customer
service skills, written and verbal,
must be goal/results orient-
ed. E-mail vasile@valenti-
nos.ca with resume/salary expec-
tations.
DENTAL Receptionist/Office Man-
ager position, full-time, Whitby.
Successful candidate must pos-
sess excellent interpersonal and
leadership skills, relevant dental
experience. Should be able to
work independently,in team and
pay attention to detail. We are
looking for a person who likes
challenges, takes responsibility for
their actions, is an optimist and is
willing to contribute ideas to help
develop our team and office. Ex-
cellent wages, bonus system and
benefits. Please send typed re-
sumes with hand written cover let-
ter of introduction to file # 961,
Oshawa This Week, P.O. Box 481,
Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5
EXPERIENCED DENTAL Assist-
ant required. Min 2 years experi-
ence in dental field. Bowmanville.
Reply to File #964, Oshawa This
Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa
ON, L1H 7L5
EXPERIENCED full-time dental re-
ceptionist chair side assistant with
computer experience start
Dec/Jan. Deliver resume to suite
202, 247 Simcoe St. N. Oshawa.
FRIENDLY north Oshawa dental
office requires a registered Dental
Hygienist for maternity leave.
Starting in the new year. Hours in-
clude 2 evenings per week. Please
fax resume to 905-436-1350
LEVEL II DENTAL ASSISTANT
sought for a full-time position in
Whitby. Must have at least 1 year
experience, good people skills, is
neat and organized. We offer
good wages and benefits. Send
resumes to file #965, Oshawa This
Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa,
Ont. Can L1H 7L5
KLASSIC
CLEANING
Weekly, Biweekly
or Monthly Service
Reliable & Thorough
Mary (905)428-1648
Helen (905)427-6622
WATERFRONT,Beautiful view of
Lake Scugog. 3-bdrm home, 2
bathrooms, c/a, c/v, walk-out bsmt,
near Port Perry, asking $329,900.
Call (905)985-9472
ILLUSION OF COUNTRY 3+1
bedroom 2-storey brick home
backing onto woodlands in desir-
able Mapleridge area of Pickering.
Features include professionally fin-
ished basement with bar, two car
garage, 3 bathrooms with full en
suite off master bedroom and main
floor laundry. Recent upgrades in-
clude extensive landscaping, new-
er roof, high efficiency gas fur-
nace, central air, central vac and
freshly paved driveway. Asking
$329,900. Evening and weekend
appointments only. No agents
please call 905-839-1461.
LUXURY 2-bedroom Condo Tridel,
Champlain model, 1890 Valley
Farm.1100sq.ft., east view, 2 full
baths, newer hardwood,solarium,
ensuite laundry, large locker, in-
door parking, $249,000. 905-831-
3077.
WHITBY Waterfront.gorgeous 3
bedroom + solarium condo. Beau-
tiful 180-degree view. Great facil-
ities: pool, gym, sauna & party
room. 5 appliances, balcony, 2
parking spaces. Awesome loca-
tion, walk to GO, even downtown.
(905)718-9886 (905)668-3788
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel-
tri Complex, Bowmanville. King
Street East. Office Retail Rental
Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac-
cessible. Spaces available rang-
ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft.
For more information call: 905-623
-4172
WHITBY 575sq ft $863/month in-
clusive; King & Park 1011 sq ft,
$758/month + TMI; Simoce St.
2800sq ft, $2,333/mo + TMI or
$284,900 sale. Call Randolph
Lengauer, Sutton Group 905-436-
0990
MONEY MAKER:Massage Clinic
in Oshawa for sale. Regular clien-
tele. Good location in busy plaza.
Lots of opportunity for growth.
Tu rnkey 416-561-8250
STARTING A BUSINESS in
Durham? Need help??? Attend
info seminar - to register call Biz-
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$$1ST AND 2ND mortgages$$
Debt consolidations, refinancing,
credit issues, pre approvals, cash
back, low rates, residential/com-
mercial. Call Dennis at (289)314-
1102 www.mortgagebid.ca
$$MONEY$$- 100% 1st, 2nd and
3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call
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Pre – Christmas Bills
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take away the stress.
Good or bad Credit
Call or come in.
Accurate Mortgages
905-436-9292
Or 877-509-5626
650 King St. E.
#204 Oshawa
All applications Processed
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$$MORTGAGES$$Best Rates
Available!!! 1st/2nd mortgages,
bankrupt, poor credit, self-em-
ployed, no income. HMC 1-800-
699-0792.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD
MORTGAGES
Res./Comm up to
100% financing. Best rates
possible. Credit problems?
Self-employed?
No problem!
Av anti Financial
(905)428-8119
BEST RATES:1st/2nd Mortgages
preapprovals, purchases & refi-
nances for any purpose. Bad credit
ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort-
gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200,
To ronto, 416-631-8042.
DEBT problems? Settle your debts
interest-free without bankruptcy,
payments geared to income,
stops garnishments and harass-
ment from creditors. Call (905)721-
8251 For Free Consultation.
HAPPY NEW YEAR Mortgage,
Debt consolidation using the equity
in your home and add on YOUR
Christmas expenses. Turn down
by your bank? I can help. Call Ja-
nie (905)433-1472
MORTGAGES - Good, bad and
ugly. Financing for any purpose.
All applications accepted. Call
Community Mortgage Services
Corp. (905)668-6805
1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa -
Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town
home suites with full basements,
available for rent. Private fenced
yards with mature trees. $999.00
per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for
an appointment.
2 BDRM.Russett Ave. Simcoe N.,
$850./$870. Good location, bright
well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice
neighbourhood, close to shopping,
bus,utilities, heating, cable, park-
ing included, Laundry facilities. No
dogs. (905)576-2982.
2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in
adult building near Oshawa Cen-
tre. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry
fac., $816 /mo. inclusive. First/last,
references. Available Jan. lst.
(905) 404-9167 or (905) 579-6291.
2-BEDROOM apartment,Oshawa
Olive/Wilson. Available Immediate-
ly $825/month includes parking
and utilities. No pets, first/last re-
quired. Call days 905-576-5512 or
evenings, (905)427-5580.
AJAX - Bayly/Pickering Beach, le-
gal 2 bedroom basement. Private
entrance, laundry, wood floor,
dishwasher. Large window. Avail-
able immediately. $700+utilities.
No pets/smoking. CAll pager: 416-
379-0235 or (905)470-1867
AJAX - HWY 2 and Ritchie walk-
out one bedroom basement, park-
ing, laundry, central air, all other
utilities included. No smoking/pets.
$800 lst/last, Immediate or Jan. lst.
(905)427-9626
AJAX HARWOOD and 401, main
floor bachelor, $650/mo. No smok-
ing. Available Jan.1., 1st./last, ref-
erences, call (905)686-1596
AJAX Harwood/Hwy 2. 1-bdrm
basement apartment in luxury
home. Close to all amenities, Pri-
vate entrance, 1st/last. No pets/no
smoking. $800/month inclusive.
Available Jan 1st. (905)427-4466
AJAX,Westney Heights, Bache-
lor apt., new carpets, freshly paint-
ed, parking, laundry, $595/mo in-
clusive. Avail. immediately. Bo
Gustafson, Sutton Group Tower
(416)783-5000
AJAX,2-bedroom, quiet court,
large well-maintained basement, 2
separate entrances/laundry.
Cable, C/V, air, 2-car parking, no
pets/smoking, $1050/month inclu-
sive, February 1st. 905-427-3068,
416-600-8685.
AJAX,Westney/401, on Ritchie
Ave., Large 1-bdrm bsmt apt.,
separate entrance, own laundry,
parking. No smoking/pets,
$800/mo., first & last. Avail imme-
diately/Jan. Call (905)619-8936
AJAX- HWY 2 & WESTNEY, 2
bedroom newly renovated apart-
ment, bright spacious, walkout to
patio and fenced yard, $900 in-
cluding cable, utilities parking. No
smoking/pets. (416) 450-2484.
AMAZING!Huge, luxurious 1200
sq. ft., 2 bedroom, deluxe apart-
ment in house for rent in Whitby.
Includes all appliances and util-
ities, laundry, ample parking,
cable, air, big yard, plus many ex-
tras! Available Jan. 1st/04. No
smoking. No pets.
$1100/mo./first/last. 905-721-8444.
OSHAWA - large two bedrooms,
(Park and Bloor) from $750
(905) 728-8066 or (416) 818-3886
ATTRACTIVE large bachelor
basement apartment in Whitby.
Ve ry clean, fireplace, non-smok-
ers, close to amenities. Available
immediately. $700/month, first/last
required. References. Call
(905)723-0208
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
clean 2 bedroom basement apt.
includes utilities, laundry, $900/mo
Pickering location Brock & 401.
Dennis Morgan Sutton Group
(905)831-9500 or 416-587-0060
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in
Whitby, Apt. building, spacious,
carpeted, newly painted, with bal-
cony, close to bus, shopping, all
utilities included, first/last required,
no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed-
room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025.
Call (905)767-2565
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY/Jan
1st. Harmony/Olive, finished 2
room basement. Separate en-
trance, laundry, cable, parking.
Share kitchen and bath. No pets.
$425, first/last required. Call 905-
721-0453
BLUEWATER
PARK WHITBY
1 & 2 Bedrooms.
Please call Mon-Fri.
9 a.m.- 8 p.m.
905-571-3522
Shelter Canadian
Properties Ltd.
BOWMANVILLE 2-bedroom base-
ment apartment. Available Febru-
ary 1st 2004, gas-fireplace, C/A,
separate entrance, large backyard,
laundry facilities, cable and utilities
included. $785/month,
first/last/references required. No-
smoking/pets. 905-623-3049.
BOWMANVILLE,new 1-bedroom
basement apartment, new appli-
ances, separate laundry, separate
entrance, satellite, no smok-
ing/pets, first/last, close to Bow-
manville High School. $860/inclu-
sive. Available January 1st.
(905)623-6103
BRAND NEW apartment, one bed-
room, legal, King/Harmony, all new
appliances. $800 per month all in-
clusive, non-smoking. Available
immediately. (905)721-8771
BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT bache-
lor apartment in north Oshawa.
Fully furnished, all inclusive with
cable plus. $675/mo. No smok-
ing/pets. (905)432-3852.
BROCK/HWY 2 - bright walkout
bachelor basement. Large deck.
Bath, kitchen, laundry, a/c, cable,
prkg. Suits single. No smok-
ing/pets. $650 first and last. Avail-
able anytime. (905) 686-9208
BROCK/ROSSLAND Pickering -
newly built 1,400 sq. ft. one bed-
room basement apartment, seper-
ate entrance, kitchen, includes
cable, a/c, appliances, laundry,
one parking. No smoking/pets.
One person $900, two persons
$l,l00 (2 parking). Jan. lst. Call
(647) 273-3554.
CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed-
room for December and January
$750 plus hydro, two bedrooms,
February $825 plus hydro. Well
maintained building. Call Mon-Fri
9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977
CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 &
3 bedroom apartments. Close to
schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444-
7391 Ext. 241
CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790
month, utilities included. Simcoe
and Mill area, small quiet apt.
building. Call for and appointment.
(905)579-9890.
CLEAN LARGE 2 bedroom apt. in
Raglan. $775+. Non-smokers.
Available now. Call Doug 905-424-
1477.
CLEAN,bright, beautiful 2-bed-
room basement apt., great
Oshawa location., 4 appliances,
oversized windows, sep. ent.,
parking, Recently renovated.
$790:00+1/2 utilities. You won't be
disappointed. Call Lance (416)994
-7929.
CLIPPER
APARTMENTS
AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed.
Please call Mon. - Fri.
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
905-683-6021
Shelter Canadian
Properties Ltd.
DOWNTOWN OSHAWA 1-bed-
room apt. Private patio, parking.
Avail Jan 1, references, first/last
required. $700/all inclusive. Leave
msg 905-434-7012
LARGE 1 bdrm. Apt. in upscale
Courtice area, New washer & dry-
er, gas fireplace, sep. entrance.,
Rogers digital box., ceramic tiles,
first/last required, $885 utilities in-
cluded. (905)721-1235
LARGE 1 BEDROOM basement
apt. $750 all inclusive. Laundry
fac., fenced backyard, newly deco-
rated, available Jan. 1st. 905-435-
0251.
NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom,
December lst/January lst. Clean,
family building. Heat, hydro and
two appliances included. Pay
cable, parking and laundry facil-
ities. (905) 723-2094
ONE BEDROOM apt, downtown
Pickering, $845 + hydro, laundry,
parking, available. Jan. 1.
(905)686-3344.
ONE BEDROOM $725, 2 bed.
apartments $875; available Jan.
1st. Very clean quiet well-main-
tained building. Central Oshawa.
Call 905-721-0831 or 905-728-
2969.
ONE BEDROOM in clean quiet 20
plex, appliances, parking utilities
included. $750 monthly. available
Jan. 1st or later. deposit nego-
tiable. (Simcoe/ Mill) (905)579-
5927
ONE BEDROOM, very quiet,
fridge, stove, central air, cable, no
pet/smoking, $750. Excellent
Oshawa location. (905) 728-9706,
(905) 721-3880
OSHAWA -bachelor apartment,
walk to downtown, YMCA & Hospi-
tal area. Available January 1st, in-
cludes fridge, stove, utilities, laun-
dry facilities. $550/mo., no pets.
(905)697-9411
OSHAWA - bright spacious 2 bed-
room apartment, parking, seperate
entrance, cable, high-speed inter-
net, laundry and utilities included.
No smoking/pets $900 per mo.
Kevin (905) 723-6188.
OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre,
newly renovated 2-bedroom
apartment, in small, clean building,
Suit older persons. $725 plus hy-
dro. Phone (905)839-4659.
OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE -
(Stevenson/King). Large modern
two bedrooms from $850 all inclu-
sive with balconies. Whitby (Dun-
lop/Dundas) from $795 (416-818-
3886).
OSHAWA,2-bedroom available,
small very clean quiet building,
freshly painted, carpeted, updated
decor, parking included, laundry
on site. $690 plus hydro. Available
immediately. (905)434-9844.
OSHAWA,above ground 2-bdrm
bsmt apt., seperate entrance,
parking, avail Jan. 1st. $750/mo.
First/last. Suitable for single per-
son. No pets. 905-424-9115
OSHAWA,near south GM, 2-bed-
room basement apart,m fridge,
stove, laundry, parking,
$800/month utilities and cable in-
cluded. Available immediately. Call
416-456-5754 or 416-458-4285.
OSHAWA-near Oshawa Centre,
one bedroom, basement, parking,
no pets, no smoking, near bus
route, $700. month, first, last, ref-
erences, available February 1/04.
905-259-1132.
PICKERING - Whites Rd/Strouds
Lane. Large one bed. basement
apt. Sep. entrance, 1-parking,
cable included. No pets. First/last
$800/includes util. Avail. Jan. 1st.
905-837-2265 or 416-450-2243.
PICKERING EXECUTIVE BASE-
MENT, Apt., Liverpool/Finch.
Large 1-bedroom, livingroom,
kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air,
parking, separate entrance. Near
401/Go. Clean/quiet. Jan. 1st.
$800/month inclusive. No pets.
(905)839-9032
PICKERING VILLAGE,legal
2-bedroom basement apartment.
$825/month inclusive. Separate
entrance. 1 car parking. No smok-
ing/pets. References. Available
Jan. (905) 683-2745 (416)783-
1410
PICKERING Whites/Amberlea - 1
bdrm. bsmt. apt. in detached
house. Excellent condition, new
kitchen, no pets/smoking, first/last,
credit references, $900/mo. incl.
cable/appliances/utilities/laundry.
Mike 905-420-7535, 905-831-9500
or 416-720-5551.
PICKERING Whites/Strouds,
large, bright 1-bedroom basement,
separate entrance, $900/month,
utilities included. Gas fireplace,
a/c, patio area. Available January
1st, firs/last, non-smoking.
(905)420-4442
PICKERING,2-bedroom base-
ment large bright, 4 appliances,
parking, close to schools, shop-
ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail.
Dec. 1. Call Mike days 905-427-
4077 ext. 24, evenings 905-442-
0020.
PICKERING, BRIGHT 2-bedroom
basement apartment, Large yard,
steps to beach. Shared laundry,
parking. $750 plus utilities.
(416)284-4324
PICKERING,Hwy#2/Brock, Estate
of Delbrooke and Pepperwood
Gate. New 2 bedroom basement
apartment, separate entrance,
walkout, large kitchen, appliances,
cable, parking, no pets/smoking.
Walk Schools/Shopping/GO. $900
all inclusive, available immediately.
(905)619-6822. or (416)520-7388.
PICKERING,large 2-bdrm main
floor, large yard, a/c, c/v, garage,
ceramics, h/w, appliances, laun-
dry. $1,100/mo inclusive. Avail.
Jan/Feb. No pets/smoking.
(905)426-2077 (leave msg)
Pickering,one bedroom base-
ment, avail. immediately., very
clean, private entrance, laundry
cable included, Single person pre-
ferred, non-smoking, no pets,
$725.mo., References required,
first/last (905)839-4040.
PICKERING,Whites Rd/Finch,
very clean, 1-bedroom basement
apartment, living room, eat-in
kitchen, 4pc bath, carpeted, separ-
ate entrance, non-smoking/pets.
$700 includes utilities, available
January 1st. 905-420-6532.
WHITBY,3-bdrm upper floor of
duplex, separate entrance, park-
ing, big backyard, $800/mo. + util-
ities. Avail. immediately or nego-
tiable. First/last. Call 905-668-5788
PICKERING,WHITES/401, large
2-bedroom basement, seperate
entrance, 4 appliances, security,
laundry, Vac/C/A., No smok-
ing/pets, First/last, references,
$950+Avail. Feb.1, (905)420-9949
PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache-
lor basement apartment, seprate
entrance, parking, cable, A/C,
shared laundry. First/last, work ref-
erences. Suite single female.
$650/month inclusive, Jan 1st
(905)839-9271
REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency
Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt.
Complex. Clean quiet building,
across from park. Close to down-
town. Daily activities incl.. All util-
ities included. Call (905)430-7397.
www.realstar.ca. Open house-
Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3.
ROSSLAND/ATTERSLEY - Spa-
cious one bedroom, walkout to ra-
vine, c/air, utilities included. Pri-
vate entrance, laundry facilities.
$750 first/last. Jan. 1st. Referenc-
es. 905-571-0889.
SOUTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom apt
in house, main floor, suits adult
working couple, $950 inclusive.
ALSO 1 bedroom basement apt,
suits 1 working person, $775 inclu-
sive. Non smokers, no pets,
first/last (905)655-4846
SUITE SALE
OSHAWA
VERY SPACIOUS
2 & 3 bdrm. apts.
Close to schools,
shopping centre,
Go Station.
Utilities included.
Seniors Discounts
Call (905)728-4993
TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd.
Uxbridge, One & two bedroom
apts. available Dec/Jan/Feb. Con-
veniently located in Uxbridge in
adult occupied building. Weekly
tenant activities. Call (905)852-
2534. www.realstar.ca Open
house 12-4 Sat/Sun.
WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St.
E., One and two bedroom units
available, park like setting, close to
downtown, low rise building, laun-
dry facilities, balcony, parking.
(905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca
WHITBY,Centre St. N. 3 bedroom
apt., non smoking, no pets, $1050
month plus hydro, first/last re-
quired. Avail. January 1.,
(905)571-0686.
WHITBY,downtown, 1-bedroom
basement apartment, private en-
trance, includes utilities laundry
and parking. Bright and clean,
available immediately.
$675/month. Call 905-706-5200.
WHITBY, NEWLY renovated
1-bedroom main floor apartment.
Available January 1st. $800 util-
ities included. Near downtown,
parking available. Female, non-
smoker preferred. No pets. Call
(905)666-1531
WHITES RD 1 bdrm basement
apt. Separate entrance, no pets.
Walk to schools/daycare/gro-
cery/bus stop, Go/401. $575month
inclusive. Avail. immediately.
(905)837-0337
2 BEDROOM executive condo, in
Ajax, includes 5 appliances, cable
and parking. $1,200 inclusive.
Available immediately. No pets./
non smoker. lst/last, John
(905)428-7174
2 BEDROOM,Oshawa, large
master bdrm, 6 appliances, new
doors/deck, close to all amenities.
Avail. immediately. $1,000 plus
utilities. References/first/last.
(905)723-3051; 905-260-3652.
AA CHARMING SEMI,available in
Oshawa. Close to all amenities,
private laundry $975 plus utilities.
Available Jan lst. (905)665-3242
AJAX - 2,300 SQ. FT.immediate.
Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths,
fenced, air, close to plaza,
schools, recreation centre. GO
train. $1,450+utilities. (416) 275-
1817
AJAX BEAUTIFUL, spacious 3
bedroom upper, executive home,
1 1/2 baths, dining room, 5-appli-
ances, fireplace, garage, shop-
ping, GO, schools. $1300 plus
75%. Call 416-657-2079
upscalerentals.ca
AJAX HARWOOD & BAYLY
3-bedroom upper level, separate
entrance, fully renovated, laundry,
parking, $1050/month + utilities,
first/last, references, no
pets/smoking. Immediately
(905)509-2335 after 4pm
AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0
down, own your own home. Car-
ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini-
mum income required per house-
hold is $30,000. Please call Aure-
lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1-888
-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24
hr. pager.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY
Main floor 3 bedroom house.
South Oshawa. Close to all amen-
ities & 401. C/a, 5 appliances,
parking, very clean. $1250. all in-
clusive. No pets. Adults preferred.
References. Call 905-728-9175 or
905-576-0332
BROOKLIN/WHITBY 3-brm open
concept. Under 1yr old. Garage,
fire-place, A/C, 5-appliances, Ja-
cuzzi en-suite, 3 washrooms, tre-
mendous upgrades. First/last/ref-
erences. No pets. $1595, Janu-
ary 1st/15th, 905-655-3374/905-
571-5814.
FOUR BEDROOM detached
house in Central Oshawa. Central
air, detached garage, all applianc-
es, fenced in backyard, available
Feb.lst. $l,200 per month plus util-
ities, first and last, references.
(905) 985-6575. Leave message.
LOVELY 3 BEDROOM bungalow,
in olde Whitby, new kitchen with
dishwasher, includes laundry facil-
ities, close to shopping, downtown,
schools, transportation and recrea-
tional facilities. Available January
lst. $l,200 per month plus utilities.
Call (905)668-9653
NORTH OSHA WA 3 BEDROOM
house with basement apartment, 8
appliances, seperate entrance,
central air, no pet/smoking. $l,595
plus utilities. lst/last, references.
(905) 721-3880, (905) 728-9706
OSHAWA - Bloor and Ritson. 3
bedroom bungalow $850. 2 bed-
room basement apartment, sep.
entrance, $750. Available now.
Call 905-433-8862 leave message.
OSHAWA - Bloor/Simcoe neigh-
bourhood. Cozy well-maintained 3
bedroom bungalow. Parking for 3,
close to City/Go. 4 appliances -
Best value in Durham Region. Ref-
erences/credit check/first/last Will
rent furnished $900/mo. or unfur-
nished $800+util. Flexible lease.
Sorry no pets/non-smokers pre-
ferred. Available now.. 905-448-
4108 leave message.
OSHAWA 3+1 bedrooms, 1-1/2
baths, hardwood/ceramic, fenced
backyard. No pets. Very clean,
close to school. $1050 plus util-
ities. First/Last. Available January
1st. (905)579-9187 after 5pm.
OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive
4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths
triple car garage. This home is well
appointed with a million-dollar
view. The successful tenants will
sign a yearly rental agreement.
Available December 2003, $2000
per month. Brokers Protected. For
Further information please contact
905-434-2447.
OSHAWA,main floor, 3-bedroom
bungalow for rent. Long or short
term. $1200/inclusive, includes
fridge, stove, washer, dryer &
parking. No smoking. Call
(905)767-5350
TRULLS RD.north of Hwy. 2, 3
bedrooms, newly renovated
house, 2 acres, new gas furnace,
city water, double garage, avail.
Jan 1st. $1150 +utilities. No pets.
(905)479-0008
WESTNEY/HWY 2 - new out-
standing 3 plus one bedroom de-
tached house, 2 1/2 baths, seper-
ate living and family room, fire-
place, 2 min to Go bus and hwy.
Near all amenities. Phone
(905)683-7339
WHITBY - Three bedroom,two
storey house in central Whitby.
Close to bus routes. Short walk to
downtown. Large treed lot.
$1500.00 per month includes heat,
hydro & water. Available January
1/03. Call 905-728-6880 to leave a
message
WHITBY,- Brock/Hwy. 2, Spa-
cious 3 bedroom main floor of du-
plex. One-parking, Newly renovat-
ed bathroom, 3 appliances, Avail-
able Jan. 1st. $1020/util. included.
(905)430-8987
A FAMILY RENTAL - North
Oshawa, 4-bdrm, 2 bath. End unit
townhouse, garage, 5 appliances,
c/a, fenced yard, fin. bsmt.
$1200/month + utilities. (905)440-
4961. AFAMILYRENTAL@aol.com
BOWMANVILLE,3 bedroom
townhouse, 5 appliances, private
backyard, garage, close to 401,
Available Feb. lst. $l,075 plus util-
tities. lst/last., references.
(905) 697-3722
CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E.,
Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail-
able. Close to downtown and
shopping. 4 appliances, carpet
and hardwood flooring, close to
401 and GO. Utilities included.
Call (905)434-3972. www.real-
star.ca Open house Wed. Thurs.
Fr i. 7-9 p.m.
IMMACULATE BROOKLIN To wn-
home Watford/Winchester area.
3-bdrms, 5 appliances, 1-1/2
baths, deck, garage, fenced yard,
$1300+utilities. No smoking. 905-
655-9000.
OSHAWA,Be a part of a commu-
nity in a community. Now accept-
ing applicants for 2 & 3 bedroom
townhouses at Hillcrest Heights.
Contact James 905-576-9299.
Please, no calls after 9pm.
PICKERING 3 bedroom plus fami-
ly room. New kitchen appliances,
garage, walkout to backyard.
Close to schools, shopping and
highway. No pets/smoking, $1500
plus utilities. Available Jan. 1
(905)686-4529.
TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun-
ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms
with/without garage. 3 appliances,
hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool,
sauna, Children's playground close
to all amenities. Fenced back-
yards. 905-436-3346. www.real-
star.ca. Open house Wed.,
Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m.
CLOSE TO COLLEGE - Laundry,
parking included. Full use of
house. Ajax area. $475/month,
first/last. Available immediately.
905-426-8568. Cell: 416-569-
8564.
OSHAWA -2 rooms avail. in quiet
house, close to OC, 401, GM. One
room in basement, spacious, pri-
vate bath, $500/mo. inclusive. Oth-
er room on upper level of house,
very large, share bath, $450/mo.
inclusive. Includes parking, cable,
laundry, shared kitchen/living area.
Both avail. Jan. 1. Clean, working
persons preferred. Call Tracey at
905-723-4755. snp
AJAX,2 rooms 450 & 500 in-
cludes utilities satellite TV parking
& laundry. Quiet house with great
backyard suits single working per-
son or student. 647-283-0272
HOUSE TO SHARE in Central
Oshawa, close to bus and amen-
ities. $425/mo. available Janu-
ary/February 1st, first & last.
call(905)725-6627.
HOUSE TO SHARE,Oshawa,
Par k/Adelaide. AVAIL JAN. 1ST or
sooner, prefer mature clean work-
ing male. No smoking/pets. Laun-
dry, parking, furnished, $500/mo
inclusive. 905-720-1533 or 905-
767-5839.
WHITBY share luxury house,
$550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa-
cilities, parking. Short term Avail-
able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892.
NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 14, 2003, PAGE 23 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com
ADULT WOODWORKING COURSES
B UILD AN ENTERTAINMENT UNIT
“Build A Unit Of Your Own Design”
S t a r t s: Mon., Jan. 12th 12 Weeks
FURNITURE / CABINET MAKING
“Build A Project Of Your Own Choice”
S t a r t s: Tues., Jan. 20th 15 Weeks
ROUTER COURSE
“Learn All About This Amazing Tool”
S t a r t s : Wed., Feb. 25th 5 Weeks
INTRODUCTION TO WOODWORKING
“Build 1 Of 3 Specially Designed Projects”
S t a r t s : Thurs., Jan. 29th 8 Weeks
INTERMEDIATE WOODWORKING
“Choose A “Deacon’s Bench” Or “Dry Sink”
S t a r t s: Fri., Jan. 9th 10 Weeks
(905) 433-9011
“Gift Certificates Available For That Special
Woodworker In Your Family”
BITS AND BYTES COMPUTERS SERVICES
Christmas Special:CD-RW Upgrade only $50
installed with purchase on any complete
system. P2-350 Tower complete system $219;
P3-450 complete systems $299; Complete
systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and
mouse. All internet ready.Layaway Plan,
Warranty (90 days) & Other Accessories.
(905)576-9216 or www.speedline.ca/bitsandbytes 905-686-7236
www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical
• Painting • Renovations etc.
Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty
www.Renovations4u.ca
Call Abdul 905-444-9944
* F/Bsmts. $6500 + material * G/Openers installed $70
* Plumbing/Electrical * Painting & Decorating
* All Kitchens * Decks/Fences & G/Sheds
* Windows & Doors * Wooden Floors/Ceramics
* Lawn/Snow Maintenance * Dry Walling/Taping
* Bsmt. Windows & Doors * Patios/Paths & Steps
* Plans for Building & Fire * Roughed in 3 pc. bath
* Regulated Code $250 * Room $600 + material
COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING?
• FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS
Scarborough
Countertops
(416) 299-7144
F ACTORY
PRICES
HOME SERVICES (DURHAM)
905-426-5301 1-866-275-5167
• Electrical
• Kit./Bathroom
• Plumbing
• Appliances
• Drywall/Stucco
• Basements
• Carpenty
• Ceramic Tile
Minor-Major Repairs & Renovations
BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS
BATHROOMS, KITCHENS,
COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS).
RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES
Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034
VENDORS WANTED
for the 8th Metro East
Spring Home & Garden Show
March 5, 6, 7 at the new
Pickering Markets Trade Centre.
For more info: 905-426-4676
Susan O'Brien, ext 226
Mark Fucella, ext 229
Lisa Matthews, ext 227
sobrien@durhamregion.com
mfucella@durhamregion.com
lmatthews@durhamregion.com
In Loving Memory of
Alexander Dickson
December 15th, 1998
The best and most beautiful things
in the world cannot be see or
touched, they must be felt with
the Heart
Always on our minds
Forever in our hearts
Love you wife Mona and Family
SINGLE FEMALE preferred -
share accommodations in town-
house near Simcoe/Taunton. Wa-
ter, parking, laundry included. Non
-smoker/no pets. $375/month.
Share hydro & cable 3 ways. 905-
571-2761 (leave message) or 905-
431-7771.
1990 YAMAHA PHASAR11 485,
immaculate, only 1800 km, $2,500;
2 older Skidoos, best offer; snow
blower, runs $50. Call for details
905-434-5066 snp
ANYONE WITNESSING an acci-
dent between a black Toyota and
a brown Chrysler on Friday, No-
vember 28th, 2003 approximately
10:30 a.m. at the Harwood Rd.
and 401 Hwy ramp exit. Please
call (905) 433-7460.
ARTHUR'S SINGLES CLUB - A
Class Above - starting Friday, Jan-
uary 9th for established profes-
sional singles 30-55. Contact Best
Western Cobourg Inn. 905-372-
2105
IN Response to Wednesday, No-
vember 19, the gentleman you
seek will be at the Wendy's/Tim
Horton's on Thickson Road just
north of the 401 on Monday, De-
cember 15/03 between 12:30-1:30
pm. I'll be parked at the south east
corner in a black and grey Ford
truck, waiting with a Smile.
SINGLE: CONNECT WITH US!
Free to: Register, post profile/pho-
tos, search and browse all profiles!
www.webmatesinsternational.com
and hit REGISTER. Free registra-
tion to access.
WEDNESDAY,November 19th
around 1:00 at the gas station on
Thickson Road. After paying for
my purchase, I turned around and
you gave me a big smile, As I
started to walk away I glanced
back at you twice and you stood
there in the pouring rain smiling
back. We never spoke. Do you re-
member what I was wearing? I'll
visit the gas station every Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00
until December 31st looking for
you (weather permitting).
FILIPINA Nanny/Housekeeper
live-in/ out available. No Fee To
Employers. Amah Intl. 416-221-
3303
LIVE IN CAREGIVER for 2 boys, 7
and 4, $8.00 salary. Pickering ar-
ea. Call Nicola 905-837-1225
LIVE-IN caregiver required, Mon-
day-Friday. Call (905)420-9044
HELP needed, looking for some-
one to assist an elder lady in baby-
sitting 1-year old. Preferably from
11am to 5pm (hours negotiable)
Call 905-509-7728
AFFORDABLE daycare, full/part
time, for kids of all ages, available
in a loving home, close Lord Elgin,
Roland Mitchener Schools Ajax.,
nutritious food, hobbies, crafts.
(905)427-8667
AFFORDABLE experienced home
daycare for all ages. Hwy
#2/Westney/401. CPR, First-Aid,
references, receipts. (905)619-
8936
ALTONA, HWY#2,beautiful home
daycare, full/part time space avail-
able. Jan 1, from 3 months to 4
years, Fluent English and Hungar-
ian. Receipts. Call Judit, (905)509-
5802
ECE TRAINED,15 yrs. experi-
ence, CPR / First Aid - small
numbers = loving care + attention.
Fun, educational activities.
Whites/Finch area. References
available. Call for info. 905-831-
2841.
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
PICKERING - after school care for
2 wonderful boys aged 9 and 11,
must have car and references. 15 -
20 hrs. per week start January.
(905)509-7925
LIVE-IN CAREGIVER available.
Professional care for children, eld-
erly or disabled. Call Helen
(416)708-8686 or see website
www.tico-caregiver.com
WANT to hire a Tarot Card Reader
for your next party? Great for New
Years! Call Sonia (905)433-7007.
LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs-
es from $9.99, luggage from
$29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every-
thing must Go! Family Leather, 5
Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-
9830, Scarborough (416)439-
1177.
200 LAYING CHICKENS,
3-sheds, 1-fridge, 3-sets scales-
large/med/small. Hand&electric
tools, small appliances: micro-
wave/stand, dinning room set,
6-chairs, tables,china cabinet.
Large octagonal pick-nick table.
Large French Provincial so-
fa/matching chair, 2-lazyboy
chairs, lamps, collectibles, vases &
plates, complete set-flatware in
box, 2-TVs (1-24"/1-13"), 2-com-
puter desks,office chairs, 2-com-
puters like new. Complete set
dishes, 8-wine glasses (24k gold,
inlaid crystal), china. Large collec-
tion-Ashton Drake Porcelain Dolls
(30), collection-Barbie Dolls, many
rare dolls. Match box dies cast
1962-1999, most in boxes,
10,000pcs. Corgi die cast, 40pc.
approx. Die cast American Muscle
1/64 scale 200pcs., Die cast Ea-
gle Racing 1/43 scale 500pcs. Die
cast Maisto 1/24th scale 400pc.,
new in box.Die cast 1/18th scale,
variety (50pcs) all new in box.
New board games, very old
Monopoly, Cribbage, Backgam-
mon approx. 400. Large variety of
other types of collectibles: 100's of
skipping ropes, boomerangs, glow-
in-the-dark stickers. Call 905-983
-6339, leave message.
9PC MAHOGANY diningroom
suite, antique oval table, 6 chairs/2
leafs, Circa 1920; Matching new-
er 2pc china cabinet, hutch
$1,500. Pure wool Aubusson car-
pet 9x12, ivory w/gold/green pat-
tern $500. Call 905-697-0607
A King pillowtop mattress set. New
in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice
$650. 416-746-0995
A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR-
PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad
from $289 (30 yds). All Berber
carpets on sale now! Free up-
grade to 12 mm premium pad with
every installation, 20 oz Berber
carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car-
pet only. Lots of selection for eve-
ry budget. Three month equal
payment plan available. Free in
home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS
at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260,
1-800-578-0497.
ABSOLUTE BARGAIN.Mirror
sliding doors. Buy direct from fac-
tory. Professionally installed. Guar-
anteed lowest prices. 416-618-
8805
AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES
HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se-
lection of new & used appliances.
Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up,
stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up.
Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO
OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why
wait, but it now! Visit our show-
room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426
Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat
9-5pm. (905)728-4043
ALL SATELLITE SERVICES.
Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas
St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732
ANTIQUE couch $800. Electric
fireplace w/wooden mantel $500.
6pc. solid maple bedroom set
$1200. Call (905)655-4987
APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost
free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr;
washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe
models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac-
ulate condition. Also large capacity
washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or
$475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446
(Oshawa)
APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove,
heavy duty Kenmore washer &
dryer, apartment size washer &
dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep-
arately, can deliver. Call (905)839-
0098
BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic
Mattress set, never used, still
packaged, cost $1025, sell $450.
416-741-7557
BEDROOM SET,8 pce. cherry-
wood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror,
night stands. Dovetail construction,
never opened. In boxes. Cost
$9,000 Sacrifice $2,800. (416) 748
-3993
BEST QUALITY rebuilt major ap-
pliances in Ontario. Showroom
and warehouse full. All Ontario Ap-
pliance Clinic, 111 Dundas St. W.,
Whitby. (905)668-9444.
BRAND NEW MATCHING sofa &
loveseat, Sklar Pepplar, neutral
beige colour, $2,000. Transitional
style, Call (905)723-9302.
CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD
FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from
$329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet,
pad and installation. Free esti-
mates, carpet repairs. Serving
Durham and surrounding area.
Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam
(905)686-1772
CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl
sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319.
Commercial carpet including pre-
mier underpad and installation.
Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system.
Residential, commercial, customer
satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti-
mate. Mike 905-431-4040
CHRISTMAS TOYS - Over 70 pre-
viously loved Lego sets, many with
original boxes, also NERF, JU-
RASIC PARK and more. (905)837-
0158
COMPUTER FOR CHRISTMAS -
clean quality complete Pentium 3
system with 15" monitor. 128MB
Ram, modem, CD, floppy, Ether-
net, USB ports, keyboard/speak-
ers/mouse, only $300. Can deliv-
er/set-up (905)439-4789
COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES
Computers Services. Christmas
Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50
installed w/purchase on any com-
plete system. P2-350 Tower com-
plete system $219.; P3-450 com-
plete systems $299; Complete
systems includes: 17" monitor,
keyboard and mouse. All internet
ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty
(90 days) and Other Accessories.
Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed-
line.ca/bitsandbytes
CONTENTS of 2-bedroom apart-
ment for sale. Solid pine bunk-
beds, Chesterfield/loveseat, 4-ft
square coffee table, more. Fore
more information call 905-571-
2432-
CUSTOM Made kitchen cup-
boards and counter top. White ash
colour cupboards 2' high by 9'
wide and beige counter top. Ideal
for small kitchen, bathroom or cot-
tage. (905)697-9462 (snp)
DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT/wed-
ding ring set. 1KT T.W. Engage-
ment ring (.5kt diamond/diamonds
on band), matching diamond wed-
ding band (never worn) Mark
(905)576-0503.
DININGROOM 13 piece cherry, 8
chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove-
tail construction. Still in boxes.
Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000.
416-746-0995
DININGROOM SET,medium
wood, 5 pc. plus china cabinet.
$600 obo. Also bedroom suite,
(queen size bed), 2 end tables,
dresser, chest of drawers, box-
spring and mattresss, $600 obo.
(905)430-1621
FOR SALE - Antique 10 pc
Brickwede Brothers diningroom
suite. Table w/2 pop-up leafs, 6
chairs + wall mirror. $1500 obo.
Girls white wood grain desk w/
bookcase, topper, chair, 6-drawer
dresser w/mirror $395 obo. Call
905-444-9404.
FRIDGE and matching stove,
(905) 434-6920
GIRL'S WHITE 6-pc double bed-
room $450; 5-pc queen bedroom
in black, 2 yrs $1200; sofa & love-
seat, navy blue 3 yrs $475;match-
ing sofas 2 yrs $600; 10-pc oak
for mal dining room $1700; Oak
pedestal table, 4 chairs $300; pine
pedestal, 4 chairs $275; fridge
$200.Will deliver 905-260-1236
HOT TUB 2003 all options, red
wood cabinet, never used, still in
wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000.
416-746-0995
NEW DANBY APT sized freezers
$199. New Danby bar fridges,
$139/up. Also, variety of new ap-
pliances, scratch and dent. Full
manufacturers warranty. Recondi-
tioned fridges $195/up, recondi-
tioned ranges $125/up, recondi-
tioned dryers $125/up, recondi-
tioned washers $199/up, new and
reconditioned coin operated
washers and dryers at low prices.
New brand name fridges $480/up,
new 30" ranges with clock and
window $430. Reconditioned 24"
ranges and 24" frost free fridges
now available. Wide selection of
other new and reconditioned appli-
ances. Call us today, Stephen-
son's Appliances, Sales, Service,
Parts.154 Bruce St.
Oshawa.(905)576-7448
ON-SITE SERVICES,computers,
networks, printers, copiers/fax ma-
chines. 15 years exp. Call Garry
1-877-544-2047 or click on-site
service at www.connect2s.com
PIANOS & CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR
STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE -
Roland digital pianos, Samick pia-
nos, also sale on Howard Miller
clocks. Large selection of used
pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz-
mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids
will stick with lessons, try our rent
to own. 100% of all rental pay-
ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO
(905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!
PLAYSTATION 2 repairs and
sales. Disc read error prob-
lems?.......No problem!!! Exchange
old for new with 3 month warranty.
1-888-251-8670
PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS Play
backed-up games. XBOX Chip:
$150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip:
$150 (vs 1-7), $200 (vs 8, 9). Mo-
bile computer repairs, virus protec-
tion, firewalls, internet sharing, net-
working, parts/accessories. North
End Oshawa. (905)924-2097
POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate
billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta-
ble and table hockey for sale. Call
(905)420-6113
RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF
tickets for sale. Will also purchase.
(905)626-5568
READY TO PAINT CERAMIC
Bisque. Large, unique variety.
Christmas, garden, animals. 905-
473-2024 or dianne@ceramic.ca
SEARS RIDDING TRACTOR,
19hp excellent condition, asking
$1300. Vinyl Tunnel cover, fit
newer GMC or Chevy short box,
$150. 905-438-0558
SOFA & LOVESEAT -in beige
leather and vinyl. Highback seats
with high polished mahogany trim,
one month old, asking $1100. Call
905-725-9823.
SOFA for sale. Excellent condition.
Cream upholstery with pale floral
motif. Firm seating. Will sell for
$250 obo. 705-328-2142.
SOFABED -green sectional couch
with recliner, brand new, never
used. Paid $2600, asking $1500
obo. Call 905-718-0817.
SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best
quality, best prices, all colours, all
sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory
Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ-
ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call
Paul 905-259-4514 or
416-873-9141
www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com
panion1. htm
TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all
sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced
$7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman-
ville 905-623-5258.
TREADMILL,like new, bought
from Shopping Channel, forged
steel paid $2200, sacrifice for
$1200 OBO. (905)728-7068 leave
message.
VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice
Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people
per weekend. Rents start $245
per month for indoor space. Ask us
about our specials. Located 2 min.
North of 401 between Oshawa and
Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024
WHIRLPOOL,washer & dryer,
less than 1 yr. old in perfect condi-
tion. asking $800 pr., 416-835-
1090.
YORK UNIVERSAL weight ma-
chine $300., 10 pc. pine bedroom
suite $l,500. Telephone (905) 263-
8077. No calls after 8:30 p.m.
please.
CASH PAID for plastic car models.
Built or still in the box. 905-435-
0747.
WANTED - Motorized treadmill
with automatic incline, good condi-
tion, and reasonably priced. Call
905-985-0294.
WANTED OLDER GIBSON Les
Paul or ES-335 Guitar and Mar-
shall head & cabinet Price nego-
tiable. Call Bill (905)432-2243
WANTED POOL TABLE,will re-
move. Call Randy (905)432-9299
WANTED:bedroom sets, dining-
room sets, livingroom furniture and
oak or maple kitchen sets. Will
pickup and pay cash. (905)260-
1236
AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood,
the best quality wood, seasoned
cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree
work and lot clearing. 905-427-
1734.
ANTIQUE ARTICLES for sale -
Round oak dining room 6 chairs
and buffet $l,600, old settee and
chair $750., 2 Chippendale chairs
$450., miniature drop leaf table
$250., unique old 5 piece bedroom
suite $3,000. Many other old items
- lamps, dressers, secretaries, etc.
Call Johanna Rienstra at (905) 576
-7945.
COMPUTER Troubleshooter-
Specializing in building, upgrading
and repairing all computers. Your
location or mine. Very competitive
rates. For a free estimate call
Gilles at 905-242-6577
YAMAHA BLACK Ebony G2 5'8"
Grand Piano. Prestine condition,
includes bench. $12,750. Call Jo-
hanna Rienstra at (905) 576-7945.
COCKATIEL & PARROT cages
w/stands. $60-$75. Also han-
draised Lovebirds $100 each.
Great Christmas Gift! Call 905-721
-8397.
JACK RUSSELLS excellent line-
age & temperaments, vet-checked,
first shots, dewormed, broken coat
tan/white male, rough coat white
female, smooth coat tan/white fe-
male, Pam 905-683-4214.
LOVING homes needed for adult
cats. Many young and mature cats
(spayed or neutered, fully vacci-
nated) looking for homes. Kittens
with lst booster sometimes avail-
able. Many medium to larger
breeds of dogs also for adoption.
Pet supplies (especially cat food
and litter) and donations always
welcomed. Foster homes for medi-
um to large dogs as well as timid
cats needed. Please call Durham
Animal Adoption (905) 438-8411
PUPPIES - Staffordshire, Also pit
bull puppies for sale, Call (905)623
-0892
PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer,
Shitzu, Minpin, Poodle, English
Bull dogs, Shelties, Doberman,
Goldie Poos, Chihuahua, Boxer-X,
Pekingese. Springer Spaniels,
Labs, Kingcharles Cavaier, Rott-
weiller, Westhighland (ALSO Brit-
nui Spaniels, German Sheppards
$250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-
X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalay-
an's & Persians. 905-831-2145.
Grooming Services avail.
READY FOR CHRISTMAS.Pure-
bred Pomeranian, male, ready on
December 20. Parents on site.
(705) 878-7066
SHIH-TZU puppies. Ready for
Christmas. 3 males, 1 female. First
shots, dewormed, vet checked.
Parents on site. $500 each. Call
(905)426-4884
WANTED - Parrott, prefer African
grey, cockatoo or amazon. Call
905-434-0392.
1957 Chev Belaire. 2 Door Post,
rolling shell, no drive train, no in-
terior, new floors installed. $6500
OBO. E-mail pics available. 905-
753-2540.
1983 CHEV. CAPRICE,4 dr. good
condition, original owner, asking
$1750. obo. Passed last emission
test July 24/03 clear. Call (905)725
-8649
1989 PONTIAC LESABLE, 3.8, 4
door, loaded, under coated every
year since new, new alternator,
new tires, new rear brakes, all new
exhaust, as is $1,500, certified
$1,900. Excellent shape. 905-372
-4720. No rust.
1992 DODGE SPIRIT,auto,
200,000-km, excellent running
condition, very little rust. $1500. as
is. (905)683-9028
1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin-
der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded
with remote car starter, new Mich-
elin tires, new exhaust, new rear
brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi-
fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720.
Must see, like new.
1995 COUGAR XR7,$3,999,
1996 Neon $2,999., 1995 Sunfire
$2,999., 1991 Sentra $l,999., other
from $1,899 and up. Certified and
e-tested (Kelly and Sons 1976)
(905) 683-7301 or 905 686-0486
1995 DODGE DAKOTA Ext Cab
4x4, V8, 170-km, cert, e-tested. No
rust $7400-obo. 1-705-277-1389
1995 GRAND PRIX excellent con-
dition asking $4400 OBO. call
(905)686-1769, or 416-642-8760
ask forTony.
1996 CAVALIER,2dr, 4-cyl.,
5spd, p/s, p/b, Sony stereo, rebuilt
motor, excellent condition, certi-
fied/e-tested, will accept trade-in,
asking $3,350. 1993 Pontiac
Sunbird 4-dr, 4cyl auto, 140k,
good condition, asking $2,200 cer-
tified/e-tested. Private sale.
(905)404-8695
1996 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager,
178k, good condition, very clean,
as is. $5000 obo. Call 905-686-
8273.
1997 HONDA Civic LX 4-door,
5-spd, p/s, p/b, abs, 2-front air-
bags, cross control, cd player, mint
condition, 140,000kms, certified,
E-tested, $7995 O.B.O. 905-431-
2467, 905-697-5780 or 905-440-
5813.
1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2-door,
5-speed, 112,000-km, red, new
tires/battery/brakes. CD, radio
controls on steering wheel.
A/C,Certified, e-tested. Oil
changed every 5,000-km.
$5200-obo (905)576-5609
1998 CADILLAC Catera, mint
condition, numerous options,
leather interior, new tires,
62,600klms., certified, $13,700.
Call Donna (905)-666-1814 cell
905-432-0554.
2000 HONDA ACCORD,4cyl au-
to. black, grey leather interior
72,000 km, ext. warr.
sept.2006/160k, loaded, pwr heat-
ed seats, pwr sunroof, loaded ex-
cellent cond. 905-404-0133.
2002 HONDA CIVIC LX, 5 speed,
39,000 km. Take over lease, first
month free, no transfer fee. 905-
372-8854.
2003 CHEV CAVALIER Take over
lease @ $296/mo. Nothing up
front. Will pay for 2 months lease.
Medical reasons. 4-door, dark
green. Phone 905-623-0037
SALES LIMITED
● Bad Credit
● Even Bankrupt Credit
● But need a car?
Phone Mel Today
905-576-1800
All applicants accepted
Downpayment or trade may
be required.
●APR from 9.9%
● eg. Car $10,000
● APR 19%
● Payment $322.78/mo
● 48 months
●C.O.B.$4698.09
Rates vary depend on credit history
MOVING - MUST SELL. Was
$5000, now $3000 obo. 1965 GT
400 Body Kit. Needs some work,
will run. Body in good shape. Call
905-655-4770 or 905-718-3964.
NEED SPECIAL
FINANCING?
Call Bob
•Bankruptcy
•New Immigrant
•Refugee
•No credit
•Good Credit
Everybody's approved
Down payment maybe
required
DRIVE TODAY
a new 2003 or used
95 or newer vehicle
Call 24 or. Credit
Hot line
(905) 706-7296
Rates may vary
depending on credit
history
NEED
SPECIAL
FINANCING?
DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED
95 OR NEWER VEHICLE
CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE
1-800-296-7107
(905) 683-5358
CALL BRIDGET
BANKRUPTCY
NEW IMMIGRANT
REFUGEE
NO CREDIT
GOOD CREDIT
TONNEAU COVER $225-obo. Fits
Chev. ext. cab short box - 1/2-ton.
1-705-277-1389
WE FINANCE
EVERYONE
First time buyers,
bankrupt, bad credit,
no credit. You work?
You drive? Lots of
choices. Down or
Tr ade may be
required.
SPECIAL
FINANCE
DEPARTMENT
SHERIDAN CHEV
905-706-8498
JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for
good cars and trucks or free re-
moval for scrap. Speedy service.
(905)655-4609
1996 GMC Sierra pick up truck,
178,000 km. Recently certified & e
-tested. Runs well. $6,900. Call
905-623-4676.
1989 GMC ASTRO VAN
$1000-obo as is. Runs well, needs
bodywork. Fully loaded. Power
locks/windows. Alarm system. A/C
works well. Call (905)720-3952
ask for Conrad.
1998 DODGE Grand Caravan,
good condition, lots of extras,
$9500 safety & e-tested. Phone
Rob (905)428-1756
1998 GMC AWD SLX Safari Van,
teal, 95,000kms, e-tested, air,
p.w., p.l., cruise, tilt, hidden hitch,
am/fm cassette/Sony 10 CD
changer w/remote, $9,500. Call
(905)579-4531
Complete
Handyman Service
Renovations
General Repairs
12 years exp.
No job too big
or too small
905-420-7641
for free estimate
DOORS "R" US
GARAGE DOORS,
OPENERS,
(We install), FIX
BROKEN SPRINGS,
CABLES, ROLLERS.
Sales Service
& Repairs
905-837-0949
REAL HANDYMAN
Small Job Specialist
Garbage Removal
Plumbing, Electrical,
Painting, Drywall etc
Call Joseph
cell - 905-626-6247
pgr- 416-530-8481
ALL PRO
PAINTING AND
WALLPAPERING
Repair & Stucco ceilings
Decorative finishes &
General repairs
20% off for seniors
(905)404-9669
PAINTING &
PAPERHANGING
✦Reasonable Rates ✦
✦Interior & Exterior ✦
Serving Oshawa &
surrounding areas
for 30 years
☎ 905-725-9884 ☎
SCARBORO
PAINTING
Since 1981
Fast and efficient
painting at a
reasonable price.
Free estimates.
Seniors Discount.
(416) 543-5718
Eve. (905) 831-0476
TMS PAINTING
& DECOR
Interior & Exterior
European
Workmanship
Fast, clean,
reliable service
(905)428-0081
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McGee
Moving
The Mover You
C an Trust
Commercial &
Residential
Large or small move
Hourly or Flat rate
Packing material
available
Seniors discount
905-666-9678
905-426-0202
FREE ESTIMATES
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HOMEPRIDE IMPROVEMENTS
Quality Painting
Decorating & Renovations
Free Estimates * Fully Insured
Call Don (905)626-2111
the.allains.sympatico.ca
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
Snow Removal Special
Pre Christmas Offer
$320 All Drives up to 550 sq ft.
❅Hurry book before December 24th ❅
Book a friend and you get 5% off
Call Abdul 905-444-9944
Visit us at www.Renovations4u.ca
CLOWN / MAGICIAN
• Live animals • All occasions
• All ages
Call Jeff
(905) 839-7057
RABBIT Wants Work!
Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All
Occasions. Have my own Magician
Call Ernie (905)668-4932
MOUNTAIN MOVING
SYSTEMS
We will move anything, any-
where, anytime. Commer-
cial or residential . Packag-
ing, storage and boxes
available. Senior and mid
month discounts. Free esti-
mates.
(905) 571-0755
THE HONEST
MOVER
Professional Service
Licensed - Insured
Local - Long Distance
Small - Large Moves
Rubbish Removal
(905) 665-0448
(905) 666-4868
CLASSY
REASSURINGLY
EXPENSIVE
MAID SERVICE
Provocative,
attractive women.
(905)434-3314
(905)434-6932
email: dustys@rogers.com
AROMATHERAPY
MASSAGE
(Non-Sexual)
Venez vous détendre
Relaxation & Stress
Management
Receipts provided.
Call Louise
(905)683-7709
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Relaxing Massage
VIP Rooms
and Jacuzzi
905 Dillingham Rd.
Unit # 3
(905)420-0320
PRIVATE
MASSAGE
Russian Touch
25 years old
Open 9am-9pm
$60.00
(416)358-3006
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AJAX MEN'S BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
League play for Dec. 10, 2003.
GAME ONE
North Alliance Press 57 vs. The Portly Piper
41.
TOP SCORERS
High Scorers for North Alliance: Bob Nickleford
19, Al Sakata 14.
High Scorers for The Portly Piper: Gregg McGuire
16, Don Leahy 11.
GAME TWO
Top Shelf Sports Bar 58 vs.. Michael's Eatery
54
TOP SCORERS
High Scorers for Top Shelf: Dennis Dillon 12 Nick
Sideris 11.
High Scorers for Michael's Eatery: Clayton Gall 21,
Dennis Reynolds 10.
GAME THREE
ESN Packaging 44 vs. Dickson's Printing 29
TOP SCORERS
High Scorers for ESN: Roger Young 12, Doug
Coles 9.
High Scorer for Dickson's Printing: Sherwin
James 7.
PICKERING SOCCER CLUB
Recent indoor soccer results
UNDER-SEVEN DIVISION
Nov 9:Pickering Slo Sports 1 vs Boyer Pickeing
Panthers 3 (Jonathan Chetram 2, Anthony Carpig-
nano, MVP Jonathan Chetram); Vachon 4 (Dayne
St Clair 4, MVP Jennifer Morrow) vs LabelTech 3
(Cameron Moffitt 2, Michael Boyd, MVP Cameron
Moffitt)
Nov 16:Vachon 4 (Dayne St Clair 3, Keenan
Schneider, MVP Keenan Schneider) vs Pickering
Slo Sports 1 (MVP Allison Medeiros); Jets 1
(Nathaniel Giunta, MVP Nathaniel Giunta) vs
Boyer Pontiac Panthers 2 (MVP Rachel Ples);
Par malat 3 (Andrew Jegg 2, Danielle Moitrevski,
MVP Yannick Lee) vs Label Tech 1 (Mackenzie Mc-
donald-Bogan, MVP Mackenzie Mcdonald-Bogan);
Nov 23:Pickering Slo Sports 2 (Victor Refalo, Al-
lison Medeiros) vs Label Tech 2 (Michael Boyd,
Cameron Moffitt); Vachon 5 (MVP Frankie Condo)
vs Jets 1 (MVP Emma Price); Parmalat 2 (Alonzo
Addae, Alex Nunes, MVP Avroon Tabibzadah) vs
Boyer Pickering Panthers 3 (Jonathan Chetram 2,
Patrick Carpignano, MVP Kiana Mantsinen);
Nov 30:Jets 1 (MVP Michael Fleming) vs Par-
malat 6; Pickering Slo Sports 0 (MVP James
Corkum) vs Boyer Pickeing Panthers 5 (Jonathan
Chetram 5); Label Tech 2 (Michael Boyd, Cameron
Moffitt, MVP Rahul Vaja) vs Vachon 3 (Dayne St
Clair 2, Sean Stepanow);
UNDER-NINE DIVISION
Nov 9:Pickering Slo Sports 0 vs Suedamaster 0
(MVP Siena Maxwell); Almost Doesn't Count 1
(Matthieu Moffit, MVP Matthieu Moffit) vs United 1
(MVP Matthew Ruscitti; Dr M. Lean 1 (Amanda
Chetram, MVP Michael Mariano) vs Lightning 1
(Matthew Mulgrew, MVP Jalen Thomas)
Nov 16:Pickering Slo Sports 0 (Jamie Reece,
Aydan Nankoosingh) vs United 0; Suedamaster 1
(Jadeyn Dias, MVP Jacon Ples) vs Dr M. Lean 1
(Graham Gart, MVP Mayne Peck); Almost Doesn't
Count 2 (Nicole Guest, Jeremy Kulchyk, MVP Na-
talie Estrada) vs Lightning 0
Nov 23: Pickering Slo Sports 0 (MVP David Dear-
ness, Nicholas Servos) vs Dr M. Lean 1 (Alex
Houde, MVP Alex Houde; Suedamaster 1 (Jadeyn
Dias, MVP Aeriel Tan) vs Almost Doesn't Count 1;
Lightning 1 (Tesa Seeley, MVP Joshua Trentadue)
vs United 3 (Merissa Jaipaul 2, Nicholas Jaglal,
MVP Garrett Schneider)
UNDER-11 DIVISION
Nov. 9:Ensurco Insurance 1 (Ryan Faraone, MVP
Ginelle Martin) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 1
(Michael Wright, MVP Robert Hart); Lightning 6
(Alexandra Maxwell 3, George Meszaros 3, MVP
Teresa Haza) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Gregory
Lake, MVP Gregory Lake); Binns 3 (Sabrina
Abate, Richard Yeates, Dayne St. Clair, MVP
Dayne St. Clair) vs United 1 (Olivia Kulchyk, MVP
Olivia Kulchyk).
Nov. 16:Lightning 5 (George Meszaros 3, Teresa
Haza, Sahil Chodha, MVP Eric Miatello) vs Binns
2 (Rizwan Thawer 2, MVP Dayne St. Claire); En-
surco 4 (Ryan Faraone 3, Justin Iatropoulos) vs
Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Billy Pearson, MVP
Lawrence Pham-Hung); United 3 (Ivor Mohorovic
2, Shan Ples) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 0.
Nov. 23:Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Maxine Cud-
lip) vs Pickering Slo-Sports 2 (Gregory Lake, Jor-
dan Marshall, MVP Jordan Marshall); Lightning 4
(Eric Miatello 2, David Collict, George Meszaros,
MVP David Collict) vs United 1 (Ivor Mohorovic);
Binns 3 (Elijah Perreira, Richard Yeates, Elijah
Watson) vs Ensurco 0 (MVP Patrick Morrow).
Nov. 30:Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Michael Bel-
giorgio) vs Ensurco 0 (MVP Ginelle Martin); Pick-
ering Slo-Sports 2 (Gregory Lake, Jordon) vs
Lightning 1 (George Meszaros, MVP Nishali
Patel); United 1 (Kevin Watterson) vs Binns 1
(James Guest).
Dec. 7:United 4 (Ivor Mohorovic 3, Shane Ples 1,
MVP Ivor Mohorovic) vs Lightning 1 (Sahil Chod-
ha, MVP Jonathan Dacosta); Ensurco 6 (Liam 3,
Ryan Farone 2, Patrick Morrow) vs Binns 3
(Rizwan Thawer); Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Jordan,
MVP Christine Somerville) vs Boyer Pickering
Panthers 0.
UNDER-13 DIVISION
Nov. 9:Kicks 0 (MVP Deanna Norlock) vs Cos-
mos 0 (MVP Keegan Murphy); BMO Nesbitt Burns
1 (Alex Cleary, MVP Alex Cleary) vs Slo-Sports 0
(MVP Samuel Cudlip); Speedy Auto Service 2
(Chantell Brown, Dominic Mitrodeo, MVP Adam
Jankiewicz) vs Boyer Pickering Panthers 0 (MVP
Imran Tharani); Creative Space Rockets 0 (MVP
Philip Petrovski) vs Rotork Controls 0 (MVP Mea-
gan Scott).
Nov. 16:BMO Nesbitt Burns 1 (Bryndon Fry, MVP
Bryndon Fry) vs Rotork Controls 1 (Sheldon Ca-
macho, MVP Sheldon Camacho); Speedy Auto
Service 2 (Brianne Diemert, Dominic Mitradeo,
MVP Brianne Diemert) vs Cosmos 0 (MVP Eric
Thomas); Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Giulia Molti-
santi, MVP Bianca Diquattro) vs Creative Space
Rockets 0 (MVP Kelly McDowell); Slo-Sports 2
(Stepanie Myers, MVP Emma Steele) vs Kicks 0
(MVP Stephanie Vella).
Nov. 23:Rotork Controls 2 (Scott Simons, Shel-
don Camacho, MVP Terry Tambacopoulos) vs
Pickering Slo-Sports 0(MVP Krystina Marolias);
Speedy Auto Service 2 (Dominic Mitradeo, MVP
Lisa Summers) vs BMO Nesbitt Burns 0 (MVP
Cayla Gartner); Creative Space Rockets 1 (Evan
Aziz, MVP Jennifer Mendoza) vs Cosmos 0 (MVP
Nichole Carson); Boyer Pickering Panthers 2
(Imran Tharani, MVP Imran Tharani) vs Kicks 1
(Samantha Wayland, MVP Layla Hussain).
Nov. 30:BMO Nesbitt Burns 2 (Stephanie Mill,
Bryndon Fry, MVP Chris Button) vs Boyer Picker-
ing Panthers 2 (Imran Tharani, Mia Self, MVP
Kiara Brownsell); Rotork Controls 3 (Christopher
Murphy 2, Brittnee Fleming, MVP Christopher
Murphy) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Layla Hussain); Speedy
Auto 3 (Dominic Mitradeo, MVP Dominic Mitradeo)
vs Creative Space Rockets 0 (MVP Kelly McDow-
el); Cosmos over Pickering Slo-Sports by forfeit.
Dec. 7:Cosmos 3 (Hayley Lamacraft, MVP Hayley
Lamacraft) vs BMO Nesbitt Burns 0 (MVP Cayla
Gartner); Rotork Controls 2 (Shannon Murphy,
Megen Scott, MVP Sara Lake) vs Boyer Pickering
Panthers 0 (MVP Giulia Moltisanti); Speedy Auto 2
(Dominic Mitradeo , MVP Melissa Graham) vs
Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Krystina Marolias, MVP
Jessica Stasiuk); Creative Space Rockets 3 (Evan
Aziz, Michael Dougall, Kelly McDowel, MVP
Michael Dougall) vs Kicks 0 (MVP Deanna Nor-
lock).
UNDER-16 DIVISION
Nov. 9:Boyer Pickering Panthers 1 (Erik
Mroczkowski, MVP Erik Mroczkowski) vs Cosmos
0 (MVP Jordin Henwood); Canada Hardwood
Flooring 3 (Matt Wilson 2, Mitchell Chudziak 1) vs
Almost Doesn't Count Stb. 0 (MVP Alicia Wilkin-
son); Kicks 3 (Justin Prasad, MVP Elizabeth Dear-
ness) vs. East End Bindery 0.
Nov. 16:Canada Hardwood Flooring 3 (Michell
Chudziak 2, Amreen Thawer) vs Kicks 2 (Eliza-
beth Dearness, Justin Prasad, MVP Melanie
Thompson); Almost Doesn't Count Stb. 0 (MVP
Mario Capo) vs Cosmos 0 (MVP Kushal Patel);
Boyer Pickering Panthers 4 (Julian Pedis 3,
Michael Jolly MVP Amanda Moyer) vs East End
Bindery 0.
Nov. 23:Boyer Pickering Panthers 2 (Robert
Jaipaul) vs Almost Doesn't Count Stb. 0 (MVPs
Shane Kerslake, Natasha Nurmohamed); Canada
Hardwood Flooring 6 (Amreen Thawer 3, Mitchell
Chudziak 2, Greg Mitchell, MVP Meghan Reibling)
vs East End Bindery 1 (Jeff Jamieson, MVP Evan
Kirkpatrick); Kicks 2 (Jordan Lianza, Justin
Prasad, MVP Caitlin Ryan) vs Cosmos 1 (Jordin
Henwood, MVP Laura Barnes).
Nov. 30:Canada Hardwood Flooring 3 (Mitchell
Chudziak 2, Amreen Thawer) vs Almost Doesn't
Count Stb. 0; Kicks 3 (Justin Prasad, MVP Emily
Prior) vs East End Bindery 1 (Lauren Chivello, MVP
Kylie Burt); Cosmos 2 (Atish Chodha, Jordin Hen-
wood, MVP Andrew Morari) vs Boyer Pickering Pan-
thers 2 (Robert Jaipaul, MVP Michael Jolly).
Dec. 7:Canada Hardwood Flooring 6 (Baruch
Jenson 2, Mitchell Chudziak 2, Matt Wilson, Am-
reen Thawer, MVP Lorena Moltisanti) vs East End
Bindery 1 (Jeff Jaimeson, MVP Kylie Burt); Cos-
mos 3 (Jessica Bevan, Laura Barnes, Atish Chod-
ha, MVP Jessica Bevan) vs Kicks 1 (Justin Prasad,
MVP Melanie Thompson); Almost Doesn't Count
Stb. 0 (MVP Alicia Wilkinson) vs Boyer Pickering
Panthers 0 (MVP Meaghan Hern).
Scoreboard
DECEMBER 14, 2003
Bantams blanked
in Toronto
tournament final
DURHAM —The Durham West
Lightning bantam 'AA' tier 1 girls'
hockey team was knocked off by
London in the championship
game of the recent Solid Goal
2003 tournament in Toronto.
In the final, the Lightning was
silenced by London 2-0. Despite a
solid effort by the Lightning, the
Londoners prevailed in a hard-
fought affair.
Durham West started the tour-
nament by playing to a scoreless
tie with Whitby. Goaltender Jesse
Rankin was spectacular in the
cage.
Rivals Durham West and Mis-
sissauga Chiefs hooked up in
Game 2, with the Lightning es-
caping by a narrow 3-2 margin.
Natalie Spooner, Tara Watchorn
and Lindsay Hill were the goal
scorers. Earning assists were
Danielle Boudreau, Kathleen Ed-
wards, Amy Johnson, Brooke
Sawyer and Kirsten Roach. Goalie
Jesse Larabie recorded the win in
net.
In Game 3, Durham West dug in
against Kitchener, posting a 4-1
win. Spooner, Sawyer, Boudreau
and Kayla Richards scored, with
assists to Erin Small with two,
Hill, Edwards, Spooner, and
Kristie Farrow, all with one.
Katie Caggiula and Laura An-
derson displayed solid playmak-
ing abilities in the tournament.
Scott Hill coaches the team, as-
sisted by Bob Watchorn and Doug
Edwards. The trainer is Gail
Boudreau and the manager is
Donna Anderson.
Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo
Zipping around with the ring
PICKERING –– Whitby’s Olivia Gallant comes out of a scrum in front of the Pickering net with the ring as Pickering captain Sarah Thomson puts her shoulder
into Gallant. This petite ‘A’ division contest between the Durham Region rivals was one of the early games in the annual Pickering Ringette Association tourna-
ment at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday morning. Championship games will be played today (Sunday) at the complex and at the Don Beer Arena.
London
leaves
Lightning
with silver
at Solid
Goal event
Durham golfer misses cut for PGA tour card
By Brian McNair
Staff Editor
DURHAM —Although he'd been
there once before, Brooklin's Jon
Mills now has an even better ap-
preciation why the final stage of
PGA Tour Qualifying School is
known as one of the most gru-
elling tasks in all of sports.
Mills had a PGA Tour card
very much in his sights over six
rounds at Orange County Na-
tional, but came up four strokes
shy when all was said and done
Monday, settling instead for full
status on the Nationwide Tour
for 2004.
Although, at 25, he is well
ahead of the curve followed by
most golfers, Mills couldn't help
but be slightly disappointed, es-
pecially considering one bad
round - a six-over-par 78 on Sat-
urday - likely cost him his PGA
privileges.
"Obviously when you come
down to the crunch and you're so
close to your PGA card, you're
going to feel the pressure," Mills
said shortly after his final round
Monday. "I think the biggest
thing is putting together the six
strong rounds. It's a lot of golf."
Mills charged out of the gate
with rounds of 69 Wednesday and
68 Thursday, leaving him seven-
under-par and one stroke off the
lead. He slipped back to a tie for
ninth place with a two-under 70
on Friday before dropping below
the cut with rounds of 78-73-71.
Mills ended up tied for 52nd at
three-under for the tournament.
Thirty-four players earned their
PGA cards, the next 50 full Na-
tionwide cards and the remain-
der conditional Nationwide
cards.
"I putted well for three rounds
and then kind of lost it," said
Mills, who had six bogeys during
the fateful fourth round as well as
his lone double bogey of the tour-
nament. "When I shot the 78, the
conditions were bad. It was one
of those days where you just had
to grind it out."
Mills, a product of Kent State
University who finished sixth at
the NCAA championships in 2001
and was named a first-team all-
American, reached the final
stage of Q-school in his first at-
tempt that year. He earned a
conditional card on the Buy.com
Tour (now Nationwide), but
struggled in his first season as a
pro.
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