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CREW TERRORIZED DEFENCELESS CLERKS By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer PICKERING — Citing a need to deter violent behaviour among young people, a judge has taken the remarkable measure of sentencing two Pickering teenagers to lengthy penitentiary terms. Although they committed their crimes when they were 16, Jermaine Morgan and Abbey Olusoga, both now 18, were given adult sentenc- es by Superior Court Justice David Salmers, who ruled earlier the much shorter terms of custody allowed under the Youth Criminal Justice Act did not adequately address the seriousness of their offences, or their need for intensive rehabilitation. The judge granted a Crown ap- plication to have the two sentenced as adults following an extraordinary hearing that has played out over several months at the Whitby court- house. In handing down a sentence of eight years in prison for the young men Thursday afternoon, the judge said the message must be sent that young people who commit violent crimes will not be dealt with lightly by the justice system. “It’s been a very violent summer in the Greater Toronto Area,” the judge said, referring to a slew of as- saults and murders involving young people. Mr. Morgan and Mr. Olusoga were part of a three-man crew that terrorized several convenience store clerks in Whitby, Pickering, Ajax and east Toronto in the spring of 2003. 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Eight years for Pickering teenagers The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 47,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 BURNING Students demonstrate dangerous habits Page 3 TALKING JOBS Lishman in the spotlight at manufacturers’ meeting Page 7 Energy minister says more reactors are ‘part of mix’ By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING — Refurbishing a unit at the Pickering nuclear station, on time and within budget, could be a catalyst to more reactors in Ontario. Provincial Energy Minister Donna Cansfield said nuclear power has been and will continue to be part of the supply mix. “Nuclear was always part of our generation supply,” she said at the plant Friday morning. She wouldn’t commit to saying more stations will be built, as the government is waiting for a report from the Ontario Power Authority. The report is to be released in De- cember and will outline how the government should go forward in the creation of more generation. The municipality of Clarington is on record supporting more reactors being built at the Darlington site. Ms. Cansfield was in Pickering for a celebration of the return to ser- vice of Unit 1. Following an exten- sive refurbishment, the reactor was hooked to the grid and supplying electricity earlier this month. Speaking to about 75 people, in- cluding senior management with Ontario Power Generation, local dignitaries and company employ- ees, Ms. Cansfield praised the com- pany for getting the reactor refur- bished “on time and within budget. “We handed Ontario Power Gen- eration a challenge. The old way wouldn’t cut it anymore. Do the job right, do the job safely, do the job on time and within budget. You met the challenges. You did the job well and without the huge cost overruns that have plagued the industry in the past.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Provincial Energy Minister Donna Cansfield was on hand at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Friday to mark the return to service of Unit 1. Pickering could be the nuclear catalyst ✦ See Ajax, Page 4 ✦ See OPG, Page 5 A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com MEDIA NEWS RELEASE The Contessa’s are the longest running and most prestigious awards honoring excellence and creativit y in salons and salon professionals across Canada. Licensed hair professionals where invited to submit their bes t work into the judges of the 22 categories. V alentino’s was nominated in 5! Canadian hairstylist of the year, Canadian Salon Team of the Year, Texture Hairstylist of the Year, Ontario Hairstylist, and Makeover Colorists of the Year MANE EVENT Valentino’s is Making Headlines at the 17th annual Contessa Awards JOANNE RICHARD, TORONTO SUN Everyone was dressed to the nines. But what else would one expect from the gathered crop of elite st ylists vying for Canada’s crowning glory? Piles of fabulous hair, along with artistic imagination and transformation reigned supreme on Sunday night at the Contessa Awards. More than 1,200 of the country’s professional beauty leaders gathered from as far away as St. John’s to Nanaimo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for the black-tie e vent. Known as the “Oscar’s” of the Canadian beauty industry, competition and anticipation were fierce as the fi nalists vied for awards in 22 categories, including Canadian Salon Team which went to Valentino’s Grande Salon in Whi tby for their high-octane collection of behind-the-wheel beauties. The terrific team entry, entitled GO, ble nded fabulous cuts, colours and makeup -- and fun props, including a borrowed ‘69 convertible with the windshield removed. “We’re all on cloud nine. This is the only award that rewards all salon staff and exemplifies what w e’re all about -- being a team in everything we do,” says George Tsinokas, owner of Valentino’s Grande Salon which emp loys 55 professionals and has been around for 20 years. Fifty of Tsinokas’ staff members joined him on stage for the heady experience of being awarded the coveted title. The Contessas, aims to recognize the style-leaders wh o have achieved excellence in the areas of artistic composition, technical precision and inventiveness. Congratulations on your win at the Contessa Awards! All of your passion, education, and hard work o ver the years has been recognized, and this award shows the world that you are nothing short of being the ab solute best!! Valentino’s deserved it!! Again CONGRATULATIONS!!! - L’Oreal Professional 210 Brock St., Whitby - (905) 666-3805 Vi sit us at our website - www.valentinos.ca Online Booking Now Available Skill Artistry Imagination with is 2006 Canadian Salon Team of the Year Winners! Contessa Awards 17 th Models by Valentino’s Students participate in workshop to discourage smoking By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Squeamish teens squeezed blackened pig lungs dur- ing a hands-on anti-smoking pre- sentation they’ll soon be sharing with students across the region. During a recent ‘Teens Tackling To bacco’ workshop, four Grade 7 and 8 students from each of 36 Dur- ham Region schools learned about the environmental and health effects of smoking, as well as the advertis- ing approaches tobacco companies use to catch youngsters’ attention. With the information, students will craft their own school presentations to encourage their classmates to go smoke-free. “I’m going to tell them not to smoke because when you see lungs like that (pig’s lungs), it’s disgusting and it can kill you,” said Roxanne Wood, a student at Dr. S.J. Phillips Public School in Oshawa. With gloved hands, students were able to feel and see the difference between healthy pig lungs and lungs injected with carbon to resemble a smoker’s. “It was swishy and disgusting; some parts were hard because of the tumour and bubbling,” said Rox- anne. “The healthy one, you could feel the air going through it, but the black one, it could barely open.” She added smoking can also damage your loved ones’ lungs. “In Canada alone, 55 billion ciga- rettes are smoked every year,” said Susan Cockburn-Gillespie, a public health nurse, during a presentation on environmental impacts. “How would you like to be swim- ming in that?” she asked, holding up a jar with a cigarette butt floating in brown water. Mrs. Cockburn-Gillespie said it takes five years for a butt to biode- grade and because they are used to filter cigarette smoke, they’re filled with toxins. “A baby can die from eating four butts,” she said. Inside cigarettes are chemicals and additives, including cocoa, which acts as a bronchodilator to open lungs and allow nicotine to be absorbed faster into the body, said the health nurse. Following the presentation, Sarah Van Kessel, a student at E.A. Fairman Public School in Whitby, said she learned a lot about the chemicals in cigarettes. “I didn’t even know there was toilet bowl cleaner (chemical) in those things,” said Sarah. The way cigarettes are made also impacts the environment, said Kelly Wa rd, a public health nurse. She said leaves are picked then cooked and dried using burning wood. It takes one tree to produce 300 ciga- rettes before packaging is even con- sidered, she added. For Clayton Connell, a student at Alexander Graham Bell Public School in Ajax, the advertising tech- niques used by tobacco companies were most interesting. In a presentation room featuring a bulletin board with a big target in the middle, students heard and watched a video on some of the methods tobacco companies use to get youths to spark up, such as product placement in films, display cases in convenience stores and colours and slogans used at sponsored events. “You don’t even know what’s happening, it just happens,” said Clayton. For his school, he’ll bring back the message for students to watch out and be careful not to get caught by advertisements. Te ens Tackling Tobacco is a part- nership between the Durham Re- gion health department, the Dur- ham District School Board, Kawar- tha Pine Ridge District School Board and Durham Lives. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 3 A/P It’s better to give AND receive! Receive a FREE entrée*at East Side Mario’s (valued up to $15.99) when you purchase $150 in Pickering Town Centre Gift Certificates from Wednesday, November 23rd to Wednesday, November 30th. 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This product is advertised for $149.99 after a $30 savings on p. 35 of our November 18th flyer. In fact, no savings apply. Ajax, Pickering t eens working to tackle tobacco Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo From right, Brandy Pasquale, Cassie McCann and Chanel Cernigoi, students at Leslie McFarlane Public School, watch gruesome scenes shown in ‘Truth or Dare,’ a video about the effects of smoking on the body. Students from schools across Durham Region participated in the recent ninth annual Teens Tackling Tobacco workshop. 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Last November the adult, Junior Brown of Ajax, was sen- tenced to 11 years in prison for his role in three of the robber- ies. Mr. Olusoga and Mr. Morgan pleaded guilty to six robberies in June of this year. The Crown’s application for an adult sentence has taken up numerous court dates since that time. During the process Justice Salmers has watched security tapes of some of the robberies, depicting terrified, screaming men being swarmed and slashed by masked bandits, and also heard from psychologists, social workers and corrections officials, many of whom recommended sentences in youth jails, where the two could avail themselves of education and counselling pro- grams. But in a ruling earlier this month, the judge declared the maximum youth sentence -- two more years in custody, followed by a year of supervised release -- was not enough to hold Mr. Mor- gan and Mr. Olusoga responsible for their crimes. Defence lawyers called for prison terms ranging from four to seven years. 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Oshawa web: www.vpi-inc.com This project is funded by: The Government of Canada United Way Campaign The United Way’s 2005/06 campaign is underway. The 2005 goal is $1.9 million For individual donations or to set up a payroll deduction campaign at your business, call 905-686-0606. Donations are tax deductible. Support the United Way of Ajax-Pickering- Uxbridge $100,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $800,000 $700,000 $600,000 $1 million $900,000 $1.3 million $1.2 million $1.1 million $1.7 million $1.6 million $1.5 million $1.4 million $1.9 million $1.8 million durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 5 P When operating at full power, the reactor can produce 515 mega- watts of electricity, which is enough to supply 350,000 homes, or “a city the size of London,” Ms. Cansfield noted. Unit 1 had been in a laid-up state since late 1997 and is the sec- ond of two ‘A’-side reactors to be refurbished. Unit 4 came back into service in 2003, although the project wasn’t completed on time and was well over-budget. When OPG first announced it wanted to refurbish the four ‘A’ re- actors, the company pegged the cost at $800 million for all four. By the time Unit 4 was completed, it alone had a price tag of $1.5 bil- lion. Rebuilding Unit 1 cost $1 billion and took just over a year to com- plete. “Major work began in July of last year and 12 months later” the reactor was removed from the guaranteed shutdown state and “e arlier this month it was officially declared ready for service,” said Bill Robinson, senior vice-president for the Pickering ‘A’ return to service. OPG president and chief execu- tive officer Jim Hankinson con- curred. “When we began this project 14 months ago, there was skepticism about our ability to do the work,” he said. “We did the work we said we’d do in a very open, transpar- ent and verifiable way. We have demonstrated we can complete a project that’s complex and chal- lenging.” OPG employee Allan Holt said the work was a “tremendous achievement. It’s another 500 megawatts of good, extremely reli- able and acceptable power. “I’ve worked in nuclear all my life and I’m glad to see it going.” The work on Unit 4 “left a lot of room for improvement. We showed it on Unit 1. We learned all the things not to do.” Ken Gilbert was the outage man- ager and helped plan work. “We did a lot better job this time than on Unit 4,” he stated. He also hopes more reactors are built at Darlington “or down here, close to where people work.” OPG employees support ‘good, reliable’ power ✦ OPG from page 1 Covering the Pickering news scene dmilley@durhamregion.comREPORTER DANIELLE MILLEYNEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 PICKERING — Pickering coun- cillors are taking a proactive ap- proach to violence in the commu- nity. Increasing incidences of crime and violence have prompted coun- cillors to seek out initiatives to ad- dress growing community risks. To facilitate ideas and brainstorm strategies, the new committee Communities Against Violence Everywhere (CAVE) is holding a forum Tuesday, Nov. 29. The forum gives Pickering resi- dents the opportunity to learn about anti-violence and anti-crime initiatives. CAVE includes repre- sentatives from various commu- nity sectors. It will monitor crime trends, implement programs and strategies and measure outcomes with a goal of seeing a safer more vibrant Pickering. It’s in council chambers at the Pickering Civic Complex, 1 The Es- planade. New Pickering community committee holding anti-violence forum EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com Teens want to reform politics Imagine there’s no partisan politics, it’s easy if you try. Imagine there are no political parties, it isn’t hard to do. At least, it isn’t difficult for a number of teens across Dur- ham Region. They imagine a day where they are leading Canada and making petty politics a thing of the past. The National Youth Council of Canada, a newly-formed group of young men and women, is passing judgment on Canadian politics today and find it lacking. Politicians and party platforms are getting in the way of actually governing the country effectively they say. “All they do is bicker and squabble, nothing gets accom- plished and it’s frustrating to watch,” describes the founder and leader of the NYCC. And MacKenzie Moreau is support- ed by approximately 150 members who range in age from 15 to 18 and come from all over Durham and the Greater To ronto Area. All with the common bond that politics doesn’t have to be political. With a council that currently includes 15 ministers, it’s just the beginning for this youth group which has ambitions of changing the way the country is run someday in the near future. Its plan is to reach out to municipal, provincial and federal levels of government to explain the goal of the NYCC and garner funding to further its goals. The NYCC sees a lack of concern for youth issues in gov- ernment and wants that to change. Members know it won’t be easy to accomplish their goals, but they’ve made it clear they are not deterred by the obstacles in their path. “Even if people don’t believe in us at first because we’re young, we’ll make them believe that we can do it,” one mem- ber says. With that kind of resolve, with that kind of drive to change the status quo, these teens deserve all the support they re- ceive. Declining voter turnout and increasing public apathy toward politics won’t change without new ideas. To see the next generation displaying so much passion and working to find better ways to govern, bodes well for the future of not only Parliament, but also the country itself. To keep on doing the same thing over and over again and somehow expecting a different result is foolhardy. It’s time to open up to new ideas and that means encouraging youth to get involved in their own way. EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vets grateful for first-class treatment To the editor: On behalf of my buddies from the Pickering Veteran’s Club of the Pickering Seniors’ Club, I must say from deep inside that we were treated like royalty at the big Mayor’s Gala Sat- urday night. We arrived and the vets and their ladies were escorted into the centre by a guard of honour. All the pomp: out front, guns, trucks, jeeps etc. from the Second World War, then into a transformed recreation centre, decorated like the royal palace. I felt so proud. I don’t think any town or city can ever beat this night for veterans. We were piped to our table -- the meal was just great, and drinks. We vets thank you, Mayor Dave Ryan, and all the peo- ple who put this super night together: sponsors, entertainers, you did us proud. A special thanks to Elsie Hetherman for getting our vets together from the South Pickering Seniors’ Club. Wow! What a night I will always remember. Thank you, mayor, and this great place to be, Pickering. Oh, thanks to your paper for your coverage of vets’ events in schools. To all of you, God bless; live long. Kenny Allen, Pickering, Second World War veteran NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil. Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of news- papers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error oc- cupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- duction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announce- ments, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratula- tions and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clar- ity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Blaming performers for society’s ills has a long history, stretching back to Elvis and his naughty hips I t appears Curtis ‘50 cent’ Jackson has a new publicist in MP Dan Mc- Te ague. The west-Durham politician wants to ban the notorious ‘gangsta’ rapper from entering the country in light of a rash of shootings in Toronto. Ching, ching. Chock up a few more album and movie ticket sales and send MP Mc- Te ague some bling, bling for the extra green he’s going to get. What’s the big deal? With the failing dollar, the rap star will probably be downgraded to 42-cent as soon as he crosses the border. Maybe he could hook up MP Mc- Te ague with his movie-studio and give him some street-cred by producing the smash-hit, ‘Get Elected or Die Tryin’ just in time for the federal election. Are you telling me the right-wing Lib- eral MP hasn’t listened to one or two rap albums or at the very least spent 50 cents or eaten an Eminem? The underlying reason for MP Mc- Te ague’s concern is no laughing matter. But, at best, it is a superficial and easy knee-jerk response to a very complex issue that existed long before Mr. Jack- son was shot nine times. All MP McTeague has accomplished is to turn some more kids on to ‘Fiddy’ because they want to know what all the fuss is about. I remember being curious about the UK’s Sex Pistols because of all the criti- cism and push to ban the group from playing. There’s no such thing as bad public- ity, just bad judgement. There are a lot more graphic rap stars out there and blaming entertainers for our social problems has been a long- standing tradition. Marilyn Manson was tied to Colum- bine. Tipper Gore made a name for herself as she went on a crusade against “porn rock”, heavy metal music led to suicides, Elvis Presley and his gyrating hips were eroding the moral fibre of teenagers...the list goes on. The problem is a lot more complex. The question is, are our politicians ready to roll up their sleeves get into the trenches to fix the problem or just float out interesting media quips? Chris Bovie is a staff editor with the Durham Region Media Group. 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Paula Lishman hasn’t moved her business to China because Durham is great for exporting and because of its social infrastructure, authenticity and creativity. The Blackstock busi- ness woman creates international designs using a unique method of knitting fur. “I manufacture here because this is my home,” she told members and politicians at Thursday’s meeting at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club. “And that said, I hope our govern- ments will do more to make our home good for manufacturing.” Even if they can’t cut businesses taxes, governments can help with fewer regulations, better patent con- trol and investing in educating chil- dren, she added. The DRMA was formed in 1985 as a forum for local manufacturers and their service providers, and to promote “buy Durham, buy Ontario, buy Canada,” said Desmond New- man, one of the DRMA’s founders and chief executive officer of Cam- etoid Ltd, a Whitby-based company that makes coatings for the aerospace industry. He pointed to the increasing loss of manufacturing jobs due to pressures from Asian competition and a strong Canadian dollar as a reason why “ag- gressive, proactive” groups such as the DRMA need to stay viable. A national industrial strategy is needed, he added. The history of Durham College providing skilled trades graduates and the future innovations of the University of Ontario Institute of Te chnology were discussed by Gary Polonsky, the schools’ president and UOIT’s vice chancellor, and Richard Marceau, UOIT’s provost. The DRMA thrives on its guest speakers which over the years have included Preston Manning, ministers of finance, CEOs of companies such as Quaker Oats and Consumer’s Gas and heads of major banks such as Royal Bank and the Bank of Mon- treal. For more information, visit www. drma.ca. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo The Durham Region Manufacturers Association used its recent annual general meeting to also celebrate its 20th anniversary. Paula Lishman, left, known internationally for her fur designs, was the guest speaker and visited with Gord Sirrs, chairman of the associa- tion. The event was at the Oshawa Golf and Curling Club. Overseas job losses, exporting, hot topics at manufacturers’ meeting A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com It was a night of ceremony... A night of rememberance... A night of celebration... On behalf of the 2005 Pickering Mayor’s Gala, we are proud to present more than $100,000.On behalf of the 2005 Pickering Mayor’s Gala, we are proud to present more than $100,000. to veterans’ causes including the rehabilitation department of theto veterans’ causes including the rehabilitation department of the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital.Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The gala committee wishes to thank all of our sponsors who made thisThe gala committee wishes to thank all of our sponsors who made this event and the donation possible.event and the donation possible. Celebrating the Canadianthe Canadian Year of the VeteranYear of the Veteran A/P PAGE 9 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com brook, Telus, Joe Dickson, Ron Halliday, Enbridge, News Advertiser, Home Depot, Ontario Power Genera-brook, Telus, Joe Dickson, Ron Halliday, Enbridge, News Advertiser, Home Depot, Ontario Power Genera- tion, Gala Committee, Cassidy and Co., Sernas Group, Ottawa Senators, Via Rail, Coun. Kevin Ashe, Datation, Gala Committee, Cassidy and Co., Sernas Group, Ottawa Senators, Via Rail, Coun. Kevin Ashe, Data Integrity, Nokia, Dutchmaster, In Pro Cleaning, Tony Wilkins, Deer Creek, Lakeridge Links, Whitevale Golf,Integrity, Nokia, Dutchmaster, In Pro Cleaning, Tony Wilkins, Deer Creek, Lakeridge Links, Whitevale Golf, To mAtkins, Millwork, Totten Sims Hubicki, First Pro Shopping Centres, McDonalds Ajax, Rouge ValleyTom Atkins, Millwork, Totten Sims Hubicki, First Pro Shopping Centres, McDonalds Ajax, Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital, Region of Durham, The Waterfront Bistro, Herongate Dinner Theatre, ClassAjax and Pickering hospital, Region of Durham, The Waterfront Bistro, Herongate Dinner Theatre, Class Act Dinner Theatre, Les Fisher, Air IQ, Mastermind, Wayne Arthurs MPP, East Side Marios, Gallantrys,Act Dinner Theatre, Les Fisher, Air IQ, Mastermind, Wayne Arthurs MPP, East Side Marios, Gallantrys, Safari Bar and Grill, Goodyear Canada, Costco, CN Tower, Massey’s, Famous Players, Brunos Meat, MapleSafari Bar and Grill, Goodyear Canada, Costco, CN Tower, Massey’s, Famous Players, Brunos Meat, Maple Leaf Sports, Lonestar, Carruthers Creek Spa, Mandarin, Sweets Galore, Lakeridge Ski, Staples, Region ofLeaf Sports, Lonestar, Carruthers Creek Spa, Mandarin, Sweets Galore, Lakeridge Ski, Staples, Region of Durham, Colour Your World, Ottawa Senators Foundation, Delta Hotels Ottawa, Al Dente, Canadian TireDurham, Colour Your World, Ottawa Senators Foundation, Delta Hotels Ottawa, Al Dente, Canadian Tire Pickering, Northstar Promotions, Wordsmith Writing ServicesPickering, Northstar Promotions, Wordsmith Writing Services Kittling Ridge Estate Wine and Spirits, Pickering Town Centre, The Black Dog Pub, Emspace imaging and design,Kittling Ridge Estate Wine and Spirits, Pickering Town Centre, The Black Dog Pub, Emspace imaging and design, Barry Calebaut Chocolate, La Decadence Gourmande Inc., Gervais Party & Tent Rentals, Rogers Cable Television, Channel 10Barry Calebaut Chocolate, La Decadence Gourmande Inc., Gervais Party & Tent Rentals, Rogers Cable Television, Channel 10 Borden Ladner Gervais, Durham Regional Police Services Board, Greater Toronto Airport Authority,Borden Ladner Gervais, Durham Regional Police Services Board, Greater Toronto Airport Authority, Harmony Logistics Inc., Hicks Morley, Hubbell Canada, MDK Electric, Mattamy Homes, Meridian CreditHarmony Logistics Inc., Hicks Morley, Hubbell Canada, MDK Electric, Mattamy Homes, Meridian Credit Union, Metroland Durham Region Media Group, RBC Financial Group, Richardson Partners FinancialUnion, Metroland Durham Region Media Group, RBC Financial Group, Richardson Partners Financial Ltd, Ritchie Ketcheson Hart & Biggart, Ron Halliday, Veridian CorporationLtd, Ritchie Ketcheson Hart & Biggart, Ron Halliday, Veridian Corporation Thank you to the following sponsors:Thank you to the following sponsors: As well as our other supporters and auction item providers:As well as our other supporters and auction item providers: And thanks to: Mayor Dave Ryan wishes to thank:Proceeds going to veteran projectsProceeds going to veteran projects including the Rouge Valley Ajaxincluding the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital to supportand Pickering hospital to support Rehabilitation Services.Rehabilitation Services. Honourary Gala Chairman Jan de Vries;Honourary Gala Chairman Jan de Vries; Gala Event Chairperson Diana Hills-Milligan andGala Event Chairperson Diana Hills-Milligan and her 2005 Gala Committee:her 2005 Gala Committee: Katie Ashe, Lori Ellis, Craig Oldman, Kevin Ashe,Katie Ashe, Lori Ellis, Craig Oldman, Kevin Ashe, Mark Guinto, Tracy Paterson, Chantale Cabral, SandraMark Guinto, Tracy Paterson, Chantale Cabral, Sandra Jackson, Carol Sutton, Major Colette Blight, JacquieJackson, Carol Sutton, Major Colette Blight, Jacquie McInnes, Melissa Chillman, Laurie Breeze, Bill McLean,McInnes, Melissa Chillman, Laurie Breeze, Bill McLean, Maureen Dowhaniuk, Sharon MiltonMaureen Dowhaniuk, Sharon Milton The 856 Pickering Royal Canadian Air CadetThe 856 Pickering Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, the 244 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets and theSquadron, the 244 Royal Canadian Sea Cadets and the 2525 Pickering Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps;2525 Pickering Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps; Pickering Teen Idol Nicole PontePickering Teen Idol Nicole Ponte The Brian Rose Little Big BandThe Brian Rose Little Big Band A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com • Custom Foot Orthotics • Full Veteran’s Coverage • Sports Medicine • Diabetic Feet, Corns & Calluses • Children’s Foot 831-FEET(3338) (UB -ALL +INGSTON 2D'LENANNA 2Dpositivestrategies 905-683-9133 www.positivestrategies.com Rory Sheehan Rory Sheehan B.A., B.Ed., M.B.A. (Senior Trainer) HYPNOSIS FOR WEIGHT LOSS If you already know what your should do, but you aren’t doing it, then the problem is all in your head. 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This fall, Durham Col- lege’s enrolment increased by 2.83 per cent, whereas the Ontario College sys- tem overall had a 1.8 per cent decline, according to Durham College officials. “The fact that we’ve ex- perienced tremendous growth in a year when the Ontario system is facing a decline speaks volumes about the quality of our programs and services,” said Bev Balenko, chief op- erating officer at Durham College. Much of the enrolment growth is attributed to three-year programs in- troduced in 2003-04, for which students are now entering their third year. Courses include anima- tion and computer arts, biotechnology and sports management. Third-year students increased to 612, compared to 517 last year. Communications, de- sign, health and engi- neering are also popular programs for first-year students this year and an expansion of the dental labs allowed the college to increase its intake from 26 to 48. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 11 P Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? BE INFORMED! Check Wednesday’s paper each week for complete details CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING ONLY 1735 Pickering Parkway Mon-Sat 7:30-6 • Sun 9-6 Pickering • 905-686-2309 We Welcome All Major Fleet Cards INCLUDES: •Monroe premium front brake pads • Servicing of front sliders • Lifetime warranty on pads • 1-year warranty on labour •A complete Customer Automotive Report and Evaluation (C.A.R.E.) 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Michel Saikali Owner/Manager Durham College enrolment numbers go up as others decline A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com Richard Price and his team would like to announce our move to a temporary offi ce location. Effective Monday, November 28th and until our permanent new home has been constructed we will be staying at: Dundee Private Investors Inc. 1815 Ironstone Manor, Suite 11 Pickering, ON, L1W 3W9 Tel: 905-427-7000 Toll free: 1-800-461-4737 Fax: 905-427-8117 rprice@dpii.ca OR http://rprice.dundeewealth.com 28 years of experience in the same community providing fi nancial advice to over 1200 families and growing daily. BONUSPAKBONUSPAKBONUSPAKPAK OVER 1,000 ADVERTISERS IN OUR FIRST YEAR! 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Probably not anything, but if you’re looking for something special to give them, how about a pot of herbs that they can grow indoors and use from time to time in their cooking? Sound ideal? Read on to learn more. The best herbs to grow indoors are those that won’t tolerate cold weather. Bay, gin- ger, lemongrass and rosemary fi t into this category. You can also grow invasive herbs in pots to keep them under control. Some of these include comfrey, horsetail, lemon balm, mint and oregano. Depending upon how much room the cook has in their kitchen, you can either plant several different herbs in individual pots and present them to the cook, or you can combine several different herbs into one pot, complete with a festive rib- bon, and present it to the cook. To com- bine herbs, you’ll need to choose a group that shares the same soil, light and water needs. W hether you decide to plant herbs alone or combine them, you will need the fol- lowing materials: • Herbs in nursery pots •Large pots made of terracotta, fi ber- glass, resin or wood • Potting soil • Compost Once you have gathered the supplies, you’ll need to make your indoor herb pot. Follow these directions. 1. Fill the pot with potting soil and work in some compost. 2. Press the potted herb into the soil to make a planting hole. 3. Slip the herb out of its nursery pot, loosen its roots and place it into the hole. 4. Press the soil around the herb. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for each herb you are planting. 6. Water the soil thoroughly. To make your herb pot special, fi nd some recipes that require the herb. Print them onto some nice paper and present them along with the herb pot. The cook will appreciate the time you put into the herb pot and enjoy trying out the new recipes. For The Cook On Your List The best herbs to grow indoors are those that won’t tolerate cold weather. 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PICKERING 905-831-6550 Mon. to Sun. 10:00 am to 8:00 pm KINGSTON RD.LIVERPOOLHUB PLAZA PICKERING TOWN CENTRE Advertising Feature CommunityChristmas Ajax&PickeringAjax & Pickering yy CSA International would like to remind everyone to practice safety around the home this holiday season by following these simple tips to ensure indoor and out- door safety: All is bright - Indoor lighting safety tips •To protect, inspect: Carefully inspect holiday light strings each year and dis- card any with frayed cords, cracked lamp holders or loose connections. •Lights unplugged: Unplug light strings before replacing bulbs and check to en- sure replacement bulbs match the voltage and wattage of the original bulb. •Size it up: Ensure that bulb refl ectors are the right size for the light string. •Lights out: Always turn off holiday lights when you leave the house unattended or when going to bed. •Find the CSA International certifi cation mark: When purchasing light strings, ex- tension cords and electrical decorations, look for the CSA International certifi - cation mark, which provides assurance that the products comply with applicable standards for safety and performance. •All wrapped up: After the holidays, store lights and decorations in the original packaging, as they likely contain man- ufacturer’s instructions on replacement bulbs and details for proper product use. •Don’t get burned: Do not use open fl ames or candles on or near fl ammable materi- als such as wreaths, natural trees or paper decorations. For the offi ce: •All is bright, but not all night: Ensure that decorative lights are turned off after business hours •Don’t be tacky: Never tack or staple light- ing strings or extension cords to the wall or cubicle •No strings attached: Avoid hanging decorations from fi re sprinklers, blocking exit corridors, or obstructing exit signs, fi re extinguishers and hose cabinets with decorations - News Canada Decorating do’s and don’ts for a safe holiday season A/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com 8]g^hibVh8Vbeh L ^ciZgGZ\^higVi^dc 8]g^hibVh8Vbeh L ^ciZgGZ\^higVi^dc To advertise in this feature callTo advertise in this feature call 905-683-5110 ext. 228905-683-5110 ext. 228 Keep your children busy this winter and over the Christmas Break Discover why over 1,200 families trust us each & every day. Call NOW to ensure space Peace Lutheran Church (Liverpool Rd. & 401) 905.839.2868 NOW Enrolling for Winter Break Join the Fun! 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Facility Nationally Certifi ed coaches New Trampoline & TumblTrak New Gymnastics Equipment Scaled-down Equipment For the little ones Trampoline 4 years & up Tumble & Tramp 9 years & up Teen & Adult Gymnastics & Trampoline 889 Westney Road South, Ajax (entrance at rear of building) T. 905.427.0036 F. 905.427.5741 ajax.acros@on.aibn.com www.ajaxacros.com Monday December 5th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Wednesday December 7th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm WINTER REGISTRATION #1 Gymnastic Club Trying to figure out what the kids areTrying to fi gure out what the kids are going to do over the Christmas Holidays? going to do over the Christmas Holidays? Pickering Athletic Centre Inc. 1095 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario L1V1B5 905-839-5260 www.pickeringaerials.com You’ll flipYou’ll fl ip over us! over us! NewNew T his Y e a r T his Year Winter CampWinter Camp January 2-6, 2006January 2-6, 2006 Full day camp Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $155.00 One full day - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - $40.00 Half day camp Monday - Friday - 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - $85.00 One half day - 8:30 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. - $20.00 Games, Crafts, Gymnastics, Trampoline And so much more Extended hours are available upon request for a fee Registration fee of $20.00 will be added to the above fee for new members only (Valid from July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006) All fees subject to GST VaultVault BarsBars BeamBeam FloorFloor 3 Trampolines3 Trampolines Power Tumbling StripPower Tumbling Strip Fast TracFast Trac Big Foam PitBig Foam Pit Climbing RopesClimbing Ropes Now Registering for Winter Birthday Parties Chirstmas Camps durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 21 A/P Located in Pickering Village, 100 Old Kingston Rd.,Ajax 905-428-6266 •905-428-8792 musicGive the gift of this Christmas RENTALS • REPAIRS • FINANCING Authorized dealer for MOST MAJOR brands Now enrolling for MUSIC LESSONS Violin Bass Piano Flute Vocal Clarinet Percussion Theory Guitar Trumpet Sax …and more Durham School of Music Ltd.est.1987 2002 2003 2004 Fender Dod Takamine Jackson Gibson Ibanez Ovation Parker Roland Marshall Crate Art Pearl Simon & Patrick Tama Yorkville Yamaha Norman Korg Casio Washburn Elite Godin Epiphone Boss Vox Tascam A/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com Community ChristmasAjax&PickeringAjax & Pickering Advertising Feature 1084 Brock Rd., Unit #1 (Southwest corner of Brock Rd. & Hwy. 401) 905-839-0238 Mon. - Wed 10 am - 6 pm Thur. & Fri. 10 am - 9 pm Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm Sunday 11 am - 5 pm Drop By For An Experience & Adventure Where You Will Find The Finest In: •Large selection of sugar free chocolates & candies •Hand-made Belgian chocolates & truffles • Old fashioned treats • Fresh home-made style fudge • Custom gift baskets •Special occasion & holiday ideas • British Imports • Chocolate and Candy making supplies • Chocolate fountain rental “Jelly Belly” brand jelly beans the largest selection anywhere 3,000 sq.ft.of Sweets “NN””Tr eatss3,000 sq. ft. of Sweets “N” Treats Call for extended Christmas Hours Every year, you fi nd it harder and harder to buy a Christmas gift for your great aunt and uncle. They’ve been retired for years and are quite the world travelers. Their home is full of treasures from around the world. There’s nothing you can buy that would truly surprise them, except maybe another trip, but you can’t afford that. Yo u’re going to have to fi nd them some- thing else. How about a fi rst-aid travel kit? Like most seasoned travelers, your aunt and uncle have probably traveled enough to know that they need to be prepared for any medical emergency. In fact, they prob- ably carry the medications and supplies they need with them. However, they may not have those materials neatly put togeth- er all in one place. You can do it for them, by making them a fi rst-aid travel kit. To make a kit, you will fi rst need to fi nd some sort of case to hold all of the supplies. This could be anything from a small carry-on to a beat-up suitcase or hatbox. The choice is yours. Next, you’ll need to fi ll the case. Some basic ingredients that you might include are: • Alcohol wipes • Aloe vera • Tissue pack • Tweezers • Antiseptic • Aspirin • Bandages • Antihistamine • Disposable gloves • Gauze • Ice pack • Insect repellent • Splints • Sunscreen • Hydrogen peroxide • Thermometer • Antibiotic ointment • Cotton balls and swabs These are just some of the items you might want to put in the fi rst-aid travel kit. Once you have gathered everything, you’ll need to affi x them in the case. Plas- tic bags will work well for loose supplies. You might also want to tape down the lids on any supplies that could work loose on the trip. With the right supplies neatly arranged in a great case, a fi rst-aid travel kit will make the perfect gift for any travelers on your list, including your great aunt and uncle. Start shopping today! Perfect For Travelers RESERVATIONS CALL 905-683-3210, CHURCH ST., BAYLY, AJAX ANNANDALE Leave your wallet at Home! SMART SERVE FACILITY • L.L.B.O. •REGULATIONS APPLY NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DINNER • DANCING • DRINKS Deluxe Prime Rib Dinner with Hors D’oeuvres and sweet table. ALL INCLUSIVE $120.00 PER PERSON TAX & GRATUITIES INCLUDED Formerly The PANDA Sale HOURS: MON - WED & SAT 9-6 pm, THUR. & FRI. 9-9 pm, SUN. 12-5 pm Up to 40 sq. ft. of Christmas and all occasion wrapping paper in a wide variety of colours and designs. Customers return year after year for the wrap!! Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate, Candles, Ornaments, Gift Bags, Toronto Maple Leaf pens, trays, magnets, figurines NEW ITEMS ARRIVE EVERY DAY Featured Items NOW OPEN W ESTNEY HEIGHTS PLAZA, AJAX HWY 2 & WESTNEY RD. NE CORNER Computer Software Specials • Scrapbooking • Games for Tots • Games for Teens • Educational Software * Preschool to High School * Language * Sudoku • And lots more games... Reg. Retails:$12.99-$99.99 Our Retails:$4.99-$49.99 Games for the Family • Pizza Puzzle • Quidditch • The Grinch • Bingo • Mindtrap and more. ALL PRICED BELOW REGULAR RETAIL... Hostess Gifts Galore, Dip Chillers, Dips, Hot Chocolate & Fancy Mugs. Please present coupon before purchase Offer expires: Dec. 4, 2005 (some restrictions apply) 905-619-2601 Save the Tax....15% off with this coupon durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 23 A/P Community ChristmasAjax&PickeringAjax & Pickering Advertising Feature 2700 Audley Rd. N., Ajax 905.427.7737 ext. 273 www.golfdeercreek.com Early Bird Draws. Purchase Tickets Before December 17/05 to be eligable HappyHolidaysHappy Holidays 2nd Annual2nd Annual New Years EveNew Years Eve Dinner & Dance call to make reservations "%!549 30! +INGSTON 2D AT "ROCK 2D 0ICKERING 3AME PLAZA WITH -ANDARIN 2EST 4IM (ORTONS $$9999 $$159159 $$229229 Deep Cleansing Facial Spa Manicure Spa Pedicure FREE Aroma Color Light BODY MASSAGE with a purchase of gift certificate Deep Cleansing Facial Aroma Color Light Therapy 1/2 Hour Body Massage Aroma Steam Bath Spa Pedicure Deep Cleansing Facial 1 Hour Body Massage Aroma Steam Bath Dead Sea Salt Body Glow Spa Manicure Spa Pedicure Hand & Foot Paraffin Treeatment TREATMENT CENTRE Our Spa Package Give yourself or the one you love www.bodyartbeautyspa.com RELAXING MOMENT A SPA RETREAT JUST ESCAPE 1. Send out invites at least two weeks in advance and follow up for an accurate guest count. Prepare detailed grocery and beverage lists and check them twice. 2. Set up separate bar and food areas, plus an out-of-the-way spot for coats and boots. 3. Have wine and water glasses ready be- fore guests arrive. If you’re expecting a crowd, rent glasses from your local Wine Rack store. You can even order wine on- line at winerack.com. 4. Create a festive mood with an Ontario sparkling wine, perhaps Jackson-Trigg’s Proprietor’s Reserve 2002 Sparkling Cuve Close or Zonté sparkling wine. 5. Choose wines that work well with food and solo sipping. Inniskillin’s slightly- oaked Chardonnay and medium-bod- ied International Series Shiraz are both excellent choices. Or try the Jackson- Tr iggs Proprietors’ Reserve two-bottle gift pack (Chardonnay & Meritage), which comes with a handy wine cooler carrier ($29.95). 6. Chill white wine to 45-50F and serve red wine slightly cool, at 60-65F. One 750 mL bottle will give you fi ve 5-oz glasses. 7. Choose a few make-ahead appetiz- ers that are easily multiplied, and have a friend pass them out. Let guests help themselves to savoury spreads, spiced nuts and olives. 8. Fo r an easy cheese platter, arrange three or fi ve cheeses of different tastes and textures on a board, each with its own knife. Garnish with grapes, pear wedges, dried fruit or nuts. Serve at room tem- perature with bread and crackers. 9. Pair holiday desserts with award-win- ning Vidal icewines from Niagara, in- cluding Inniskillin and Ancient Coast. 10. Ensure every group of guests leaves with a designated driver, and keep the number of a taxi service handy. - News Canada Top 10 holiday party tips! Steve & Peggy’s Steve, Peggy and staff want to wish you a Happy, Healthy Holiday season. Drop in for all your holiday party needs and great deals for that special dinner. Season’s Greetings Season’s Greetings SAVE $150 OFF SAVE $100 OFF ANY REGULAR SUB Now Open at Pickfair Plaza 1794 Liverpool Rd. 905-420-7296 • We bake our bread fresh everyday • 11 fresh Toppings • We cater for business meetings, lunches & parties • School lunch programs available ANY GRILLED SUB offer exp. Dec 31., 2005 Valid at Mr. Sub PickFair Plaza, 1794 Liverpool Rd, ONLY offer exp. Dec 31., 2005 Valid at Mr. Sub PickFair Plaza, 1794 Liverpool Rd, ONLY Open 10am - midnight, 7 days a weekOpen 10am - midnight, 7 days a week A/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com PickeringCelebrate the Season Winterfest Events 250 Bayly St. W., Ajax 905-426-9573 www.rendezvousbistro.com Minimum 6 per party. Excludes any appetizers, beverages, or dessert. Cannot be combined with other offers or specials. Offer expires December 31, 2005 20%20%Discount on Entrées For Christmas Parties booked Sunday - Thursday Night BOOK YOURBOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTYCHRISTMAS PARTY Merry Christmas to all from everyone at Just one more way to get your news, thanks to Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Season’s Greetings Season’s Greetings from all of us at Durham Business Times Call your representative today at 905-426-4676 www.cullengardens.com FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS 10AM-9PM (905) 686-1600 NOW OPEN SERVING DURHAM REGION SINCE 1970 725-9731 Hi-Efficiency Furnace $1,995 Installed + GST FURNACE SPECIAL • NO STANDING PILOT LITE • NEW ELECTRONIC IGNITION CALL FOR DETAILS! FLOW THRU HUMIDIFIER ELECTRONIC AIR CLEANERS ON SALE! I N Q U I R E : For more information visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents Puss In Boots December 2, 3, 4, 10, & 11 Brougham Community Hall Tickets must be purchased Jingle Bell Time Saturday, December 3 2:00 pm Petticoat Creek Library Movies & Crafts December 3 & 10 OPG Pickering Nuclear Information Centre 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Christmas in the Village December 4 & 11 12 noon to 3:30 pm Pickering Museum Village Admission fee required Poinsettia Tea (Adults 55+) Sunday, December 4 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Tickets must be purchased Mayor’s Light Tour (Adults 55+) Wednesday, December 7 See website for bus info Ho Ho Storytime Thursday, December 8 10:00 am Claremont Library Tr ee Lighting & Fireworks Friday, December 9 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Esplande Park behind City Hall Snow Much Fun & The Science of Snow Saturday, December 10 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Esplanade Park & Pickering Central Library Make A Joyful Noise Community Music Nights December 13 & 14 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Council Chambers, City Hall Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 27, 28, 29 and 30 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex New Year’s Eve Free Family Skate, Swim and Countdown Saturday, December 31 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex HWY 401 BAYLY ST. 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S., Unit 15 www.pickeringappliance.com Happy Holidays from Call your representative today for the December 28th BonusPak 905-683-5110 Season’s Greetings From everybody at DURHAMWheels Season’s Greetings from the Mayor, Council and Staff of the Town of Ajax Remembering the past...Pr eparing for the future Season’s Greetings Help us end our 50th Year in STYLE! Last Chance to Celebrate The Town of Ajax 50th Anniversary Special Ne w Ye ar’s Ev e Party,De ce mber 31,2005 A celebration for the whole family. AJAX COMMUNITY CENTRE ~ 6pm - 9pm Tickets on sale now.Ajax and McLean CC $3 Adults ,$2 Youth & Seniors Exciting Finale lined up for your entertainment. www.townofajax.com or call 905-619-2529 ext. 335 Fo r mo re information on these and other great events go to www.townofajax.com Pi ckering Village BIA Christmas Tree Lighting Friday December 2 7:00 pm Old Kingston Rd, Pickering Village Lots of Christmas fun for the whole family. Christmas Story Time Monday December 5 10:30 am Ajax Library - Village Branch 6:45 pm Ajax Library - Main Branch Tuesday December 6 10:30 am Ajax Library - McLean Branch Wednesday December 7 10:30 am Ajax Library - Main Branch Vision Solutions Wednesday December 7 1:00 pm Ajax Library - Main Branch CCTV’s and All They Can Do with Deborah Wilson of Durham Regional Vision Centre Getting Ready for Kwanzaa Saturday December 10 2:00 pm featuring special guests from It Takes A Village Ajax Library - Main Branch Public Skating - Ajax Community Centre Wednesday December 28 & Friday December 30 6:30 pm to 8:20 pm Saturday December 31 - 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm Monday January 2 to Friday January 6 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm (FREE SKATE Monday to Wednesday sponsored by Tim Horton’s) Saturday January 7 & Sunday January 8 12:30 pm to 2:20 pm Public Skating - Village Arena Tuesday December 27 to Friday December 30 1:00 to 3:00 pm (Wed. & Fri. FREE skate sponsored by Tim Horton’s) Monday January 2 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm & 3:30 pm to 4:50 pm Tuesday January 3 to Friday January 6 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday January 7 7:00 pm to 8:50 pm Ajax 50th Anniversary New Years Eve Party Saturday December 31 6:00 pm Ajax Community Centre, HMS Room FREE Transit service provided by Durham Regional Transit Durham Region Transit Ride ‘n’ Win C ontest January 1 to January 30 Get spotted with your button and Win Visit www.durhamregiontransit.com for details Fat Off January 1 Move towards a healthy lifestyle Call 905.428.7799 Winter Holiday Camp Tuesday January 3 to Friday January 6 9:00 am to 4:00 pm McLean Community Centre $100 /4 days Mad Science Camp - Secret Outer Space Olympics Tuesday January 3 to Friday January 6 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Ajax Community Centre $159 /4 days White Sale Craft Program Tuesday January 3 10:30 am Ajax Library - McLean Branch 1:30 pm Ajax Library - Main Branch Wednesday January 4 1:30 pm Ajax Library - Main Branch Thursday January 5 10:30 am Ajax Library - McLean Branch 1:30 pm Ajax Library - Main Branch A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com DOLPHIN POOLS & SPAS INC. established 1970 65 Kingston Rd. 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Talk to a counselor today and let Herbal Magic guide you home for the holidays. 10%off any 2 products * AJAX II 8 Harwood Ave. HARWOOD & HWY. 2 905-428-1472 AJAX I 250 Bayly St. RENDEZVOUS PLAZA 905-426-9261 PICKERING II 1235 Bayly St. LIVERPOOL & BAYLY 905-831-1280 PICKERING I 376 Kingston Rd. ROUGEMOUNT CENTRE 905-250-9741 When making your escape from our Canadian winter... be sure you take along CAA Emergency Travel & Medical Insurance! Join us for our Open House at 726 Kingston Rd, Pickering on December 3rd from 11:00am to 3:00pm and meet our representative from Manulife Financial. Or call us at 905-831-5253. CAA Emergency Travel & Medical Insurance will provide the benefits and personal attention that you have grown to expect at CAA. The last thing we like to think about when planning a winter trip or vacation is an accident, sickness or injury. However, the unexpected can happen to anyone at anytime and anywhere. 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This legendary fi gure, who supposedly fl ies the world in his sleigh fi lled with toys and drops down the chim- ney delivering gifts to good girls and boys, is a favourite of children no matter what country you live. Santa Claus, a jolly, stout man with a twinkle in his eye, rosy-red cheeks and a cheerful laugh, is the American adaptation of the European legend of Saint Nicholas. He wears a bright red suit trimmed with white fur, a long red cap and shiny black boots. In England, he wears the very same outfi t, but there he's called Father Christmas. In France, children re- fer to him as Père Noël, which means Father Christmas. He wears a long red robe and white fur hat with wooden shoes. In Switzerland you see another variation on Santa. His name is Saint Nicholas, and he wears a long white robe and a tall pointed hat called a miter. There are numerous other counterparts of Santa Claus across the globe, including the German Kris Kringle, the Italian Befana, the Swedish Jultomten and Russia's Ba- bouschka. Though he may look a bit different and be called many names, to children of all countries, his message is the same. They peek out the windows and hope to catch a glimpse of this special man as he fl ies through the sky, delivering gifts for boys and girls to enjoy on Christmas Day. Santa brings out the child in all www.cullengardens.com 10AM-9PM Annual 300 Taunton Road West (905) 686-1600 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Santa Claus in the American adaptation of the European legend of Saint Nicholas durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 27 A/P Best All-Around Restaurant 2005 Best Pub 2005 Best Patio 2005 Best Garden 2005 Business of the Year 2005 We have the Awards to Prove it! Experience the 32 Time Award Winning Black Dog. Exceptional food and service is just around the corner. 87 Island Rd. Just East of Port Union, South of the 401 416-286-4544 For Menu’s, Events and more…www.blackdogpub.com A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com Come herald the start of the Christmas Season in Historic Pickering Village Friday, December 2, 2005 7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm Old Kingston Road Visit the many shops in the historic buildings dated back to 1841 Come and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and sing along with Pickering Idol, Kendall Gibson As a sign of our times, a donation to the food bank would be appreciated ChristmasTreeLightingChristmas Tree LightingChristmasTreeLighting PickeringPickering Village SquareVillage Square •Cassidy & Co.• Cassidy & Co. Architectural Technologists Inc.Architectural Technologists Inc. •The Shoppe• The Shoppe ••Safari Bar & GrillSafari Bar & Grill •Dance Experts• Dance Experts •Durham Orthopedic Clinic• Durham Orthopedic Clinic •Edward Jones Investments• Edward Jones Investments 60 Randall Dr. PickeringVillage60 Randall Dr. Pickering Village Come andCome and enjoy a visitenjoy a visit withwith Santa ClausSanta Claus himselfhimself 1 2 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 29 A/P Shaun Collier Councillor, Ward 1 Business: 905-683-1948 shaun.collier@townofajax.com Christmas GreetingsChristmas Greetings To AllTo All Christmas Greetings To All May you and your family enjoy the very best holiday season ever. It's been a pleasure to serve you this past year. ",).$3 $2!0%29 “Your Window Decorating Centre” 88 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, 905-428-0937 www.sunshade.ca Showroom Hours: Mon to Wed 10 to 5, Thurs and Fri 10 to 6, and Sat 10 to 5 FREE Buy 1 Single Scoop and Get 1 103 Old Kingston Rd. 905-427-4818 With this ad only. Offer expires Dec. 23/04 open everyday winter hours Mon - Sat noon - 9pm Sun noon - 7pm After the Christmas Tree Lighting drop in for the Reader’s Choice Award Winning Cuisine to warm up 611 Kingston Rd. W. ~ 905-686-5553 Pickering Village BIA christmas in the christmas in the he heart of the villageheart of the village Dear Friends and neighbours of the Pickering Village, Christmas is here! The Pickering Village BIA would like to invite you to our annual Christmas tree lighting which takes place on December 2nd starting at 7:00 pm This great Family event will take place at the corner of old Kingston Rd. and Highway 2. Join us for free hot chocolate and carol singing. Santa Claus himself, who has agreed to come down from the North Pole to the Village, will be there personally to throw the switch that lights our tree! On behalf of all the Merchants and Services of Pickering Village, the BIA would like to take this opportunity to wish you and you’re a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Jeremy de Mel Chair Pickering Village BIA PARTICIPATING MERCHANTS 1) Pickering Square 5) SunShade 2) Sherwood 6) Village Ice Cream 3) Bridal Wardrobe 7) Mt. Everest 4) Shawn Collier 8) Pickering Photo 3 4 5 6 8 3 5 6 7 7 81 2 A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com OFFERS EXPIRE DECEMBER 24. OFFERSVALIDWITH PRESENTATION OF CHRISTMAS BALL.OFFERS EXPIRE DECEMBER 24. OFFERS VALID WITH PRESENTATION OF CHRISTMAS BALL. 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New Years ticketsNew Years tickets on sale now.on sale now. 905-683-8079905-683-8079 THE VILLAGETHE VILLAGE SWAN PUBSWAN PUB 1755 Pickering Pkwy, Pickering 905-427-3403 ~ Monday & Tuesdays ~ 2for 1 Pizza and Pasta2 for 1 Pizza and Pasta ~ Wednesdays ~ All you can eat FajitasAll you can eat Fajitas Eat like SantaEat like Santa Save like ScroogeSave like Scrooge durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 31 A/P Seasons GreetingsSeasons GreetingsSeasons Greetings Holiday Hours: Friday, December 23rd ~ 9am - Midnight Saturday, December 24th ~ 8am - 6pm • Boxing Day ~ 10am - 6pm Health WATCH ™ from the staff at Pickering Steeple Hill Shopping Centre 905-421-0424 EATERY OPEN EVERY DAY 9:00 a.m. BREAKFAST SPECIAL (Daily)........................ $399 LUNCHEON SPECIAL S (Daily)...................... $799 TWO CAN DINE FO R.................................. $1749 (Everyday of The Week) EVERY SATURDAY NIGH T ................... $1349 (Everything on the menu after 5:00 p.m.) ACCOMMODATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS PARTIES UP TO 70 PEOPLE Pickering Town Centre 905-839-2507 Happy HolidaysEATERY Dear Santa, Hi there! My name is Vanessa and I am 8 years old. I can not lie to you by saying I have been a good girl all year ...but I have tried very hard. This Xmas I would like to have a Furby.. a stereo...and a Bratz doll....Please bring my brother Mark a PS2 Game and what- ever else you would like to give him. Please dress warmly on Xmas Eve. Say Hi to Mrs Claus and all the Elves. Take care xoxo your friend Vanessa Austin P.S. any extra gifts you have planned for me ..thanks...but please drop them off at the Hospital for Sick Kids ..for those kids who can’t be at home. Dear Santa, I am 7 years old. Santa, for Christmas I want a Santa Claus pillow that look’s like you and a couple of Yugi-Oh packs plus angel pajama’s and a Nike shirt and shoes. Daemon Dias of Ajax Dear Santa, My mommy is writing you this letter because I can’t write yet. This is my Santa Wish list: 1. 10 Spiderman game for Game Boy 2. Power Ranger Transformer 3. Transformer’s 4. Power Ranger PD’s (movies or clothing) 5. Power Ranger PD Game for Game Cube 6. Power Ranger PD (pink, blue or white) Thank you Santa Love Dane Doughty of Ajax Dear Santa I was a very good boy. Could you please bring me some magic stuff because I want to learn tricks to show my friends. I help my mother and father and I am a great big brother to my 3 year brother. I am doing great at school and I do not fight with my friends. I share my toys and I am kind to others. I hope you and Mrs. Claus are well and I hope you have a safe trip on Christmas Eve. I can’t wait til Christmas!!! Oh yeah, I am 6 years old and I like playing with my friends. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, Love Evan Raponi of Pickering Dear Santa, How are you? I’m fine. Hi Santa, it’s Sheryl from Ajax, Ontario. I am nine years old, and I would like to say “thank you for the baby doll” that you gave me last year for Christmas. In the Santa Claus Parade you were looking like you should cut down on the cookies because you’re looking a bit chubby. If I could have one present, it would be a make-up kit. I’ll make sure I put out milk and cookies for you this year. I won’t forget your reindeer. They will get some car- rots for the sky. How are Mrs. Claus and the Elves? I bet the elves are working hard this year. Don’t forget to check whose being naughty and nice. Love Sheryl To ty ,avorite t an in the red vuit Hi, it’s Nicole Robertson from Ajax. I saw you on TV the other day in the Santa Claus Parade. I see that you can still fit into your red suit. Last year my sister made home-made chocolate chip cookies for you and I hope you enjoyed them. I hope you are ready for Christmas this year. I know that I am. Are your reindeer ready to take that long trip around the world and are the elves fin- ished making the presents? Soon I am coming to the mall to have my picture taken with you. Remember Santa, the camera puts on 10 pounds! Love Nicole Robertson Dear Santa, Hey Santa, how are you and Mrs. Claus? Thank you for the Christmas presents last year. I have been really good this year. I make my bed every day! This year you don’t have to bring me any presents because I have everything I need, my family, friends, and Molly, my teddy bear! I still am going to leave you some milk and cookies and carrots for the reindeer. I hope you’ll eat the cookies because me and my mom made them. Bye Santa, have a good trip. Love Cassie Dear Santa, Ho Ho Ho, Hi there Santa. I hope you are all ready for the Christmas season. I sure am. I would like to thank you for all the great things you provided for me last year. Don’t worry, I’m going to leave a lot of cookies and milk this year. I might be going to Kirkland Lake this year, to visit my grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles and even my great-grandma. I was wondering what the reindeer would like for me to leave out for them? Carrots? A Drink? What I would really like for Christmas is for everyone in Ajax to have a White Christmas, and their stockings to be full of great gifts and knick-knacks. Thank you. Love R.M. PS Can I have some craft supplies for my room? Dear Santa, It was lots of fun at your parade in Toronto last weekend. I played in the street and waved at all the bands and people and floats. I like when you go HO HO HO! This is my second Christmas, I was sleeping when you visited last year but I hope I see you this year. Could you bring Blues the dog to my house to dance with me. I liked watching the big blue fuzzy monster on T.V. and my room is full of fish so could you bring me Monsters Inc and Finding Nemo? Maybe you could bring me a big container of the special ice cream my Grandma feeds me when I visit her, I really like it! Love Riley A/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com 1 lb butter (room temperature) 1 cup icing sugar 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups all purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Cream butter and icing sugar until very fluffy. Beat in cornstarch, vanilla and then flour. Beat until batter is light and very fluffy. Drop batter by tsp. on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Dust lightly with sifted icing sugar, if desired. Makes 60 cookies. Anne Trentadue, Pickering Whipped Shortbread Cookies GNU BOOKS GET ALL THE CUTTING EDGE COMICS comics •used books•toys•games•collectable cards bears & beanies 190 HARWOOD AVE. S. (AJAX PLAZA) AJAX 905-427-8070 250 TAUNTON RD. E. (HY & ZELS PLAZA) OSHAWA 905-434-1463 • Front Wheel Drive • Automatic and Standard Transmission • Rear Ends • Drive Train Service • All 4x4’s • Cars and Light Trucks • Quality Service FREE INSPECTION FREE TOWING WITH MAJOR SERVICE 905-428-8940 195 WESTNEY S. AJAX mention this ad and SAVE 10%SAVE 10% 2 YEAR 40,000 KM WARRANTY Merry ChristmasMerry Christmas and Happy New Yearand Happy New Year 16 Slices white bread, with crusts removed Slices of Canadian back bacon or Ham Slices of sharp cheddar cheese 6 eggs 1⁄2 tsp. Salt 1⁄2 tsp. Pepper 1⁄2 tsp. Dry mustard 1⁄4 minced onion 1⁄4 cup green or red pepper, finely chopped (optional) 1 * 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 3 cups whole milk Dash of Tabasco 1⁄4 lb. Of butter Special K or crushed Corn Flakes In a 9” x 13” buttered, glass baking dish, put 8 pieces of bread. Add pieces to cover dish entirely. Cover bread with slices of bacon or ham, sliced thin. Lay slices of cheddar cheese on top of bacon and then cover with slices of bread to make it like a sandwich. In a bowl, beat eggs, salt and pepper. To the egg mixture add dry mustard, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, milk and Tabasco. Pour over the sandwiches, cover and let stand in fridge overnight. In morning, melt 1⁄4 lb. of but- ter, pour over top. Cover with Special K. Bake, uncovered, 1 hour at 350. Let sit 10 min- utes before serving. Serve this with fresh, cut-up fruit and hot cinnamon rolls. Serves 8 Jan Donovan, Pickering Christmas Morning Wife Saver 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/2 cup mixed peel, chopped 1/2 cup coarsely chopped, candied cherries 1/2 cup coarsely chopped glazed pineapple 1/2 roasted, slivered almonds 1/2 tsp salt 1 egg 1 cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp almond flavouring 3 tbsp amaretto liqueur or milk Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Grease a 9x5 inch (1.5L0 loaf pan. Put the flour, sugar, baking powder & salt into a bowl. Stir with a fork until blended. Make a well in the centre. Beat egg with milk, oil, amaretto & almond flavouring until blended. Pour intro centre of flour mixture (into the “well”). Immediately add the chopped cherries, pineapple, mixed peel & nuts. Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Batter will be lumpy. Spoon batter into pan & smooth top. Bake in centre of oven until a knife inserted into the loaf (right to the bottom) comes out quite clean. From 1 hour & 5 min- utes to 1 hour & 15 minutes. Store covered at room tempera- ture for up to 3 days or freeze. prep time: 20 minutes baking time: 1-1/4 hours approx makes: 1 loaf (16 slices) Cheryl Gomes, Ajax Festive Maretto Fruit Bread Winner 8 oz. cream cheese 1/2 cup sour cream 1/4 cup mayonnaise 12 oz. broken shrimp 1 cup seafood sauce 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 green pepper 3 green onions 1 tomato Mix cream cheese, sour cream, and mayonnaise together until smooth. Spread onto a large plate, preferably with a lip, or higher edge. Top mixture with the broken shrimp, and then cover with the seafood sauce. Layer next with the mozzarella cheese, then the green pepper and onion, and lastly, layer the red tomato. Serve with tortilla chips or with an assortment of crackers. Sharon Torok, Pickering Taco - Shrimp Layered Dip Mint flavoring 1/4t. - lml Lemon - lime soft drink 4c - 1 l Maraschino cherries for garnish Mix drink mix acc’d to directions on envelope Stir in mint flavoring and soft drink Pour over ice in glasses. Garnish with cherries. Makes 64oz (2 l). Adjust mint flavoring as desired Katrina Reynolds of Ajax Mock Mint Julep Cheryl Gomes of Ajax, you are the lucky winner of a $200 Shopping Certifi cate to help with all your holiday entertaining. Compliments of Your Hometown AdvantageYour Hometown Advantage Please call 905-683-5110 ext. 230 to claim your prize durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 33 A/P OPEN 24 HOURS 955 Westney Rd. S., Ajax 905-683-1425 Hwy. #2 Hwy. #401 Westney Rd. Bayly St.Harwood Ave.Dreyer St.Monarch St.Fully stocked with all your holiday entertaining needs. • Platters • Baskets •Christmas Baking Supplies • Floral Department Your Hometown Advantage 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 jar mincemeat 1 can regular sweetened condensed milk 2 cups chopped mixed glace fruit 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup slivered toasted almonds whole glace cherries Grease two 9 x 5 inch loaf pans. Stir together flour and baking soda: set aside combine eggs, mincement, sweetened condensed milk, chopped fruit and nuts. Add dry ingredients; mix well. Divide batter between prepared pans. Bake in preheated 300 degree oven for 1 hour and 20-25 minutes or until done. Cool 15 minutes Turn out pans; cool completely. Garnish with glace cherries Kathy St. Jacques, Ajax Easy but Fabulous Fruitcake 1 Pkg. Of wonton wrappers Pam cooking spray 1 Each sweet pepper green/red 4 Eggs 1 Cup grated cheddar or cream cheese Chili powder 1 tsp. Salt & pepper to taste Chopped chives Spray small mini muffin tins with cooking spray. Push each Wonton wrapper into the cups and fill with mixture, sprinkle tops with chopped chives. Bake at 350 for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes two dozen You can use whatever filling you prefer as long as you use the eggs. Debra Dion, Pickering, Festive Wonton Appetizers 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 6 eggyolks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/3 cup water 6 eggwhites 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup maraschino cherries, chopped 1/2 cup sweetened chickpeas, chopped 1 cup assorted mixed nuts, chopped 1 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon cinnamon Syrup: 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup maraschino juice 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup syrup from sweetened chick peas 1 teaspoon orange rind 1 1/4 cup brown sugar Preheat oven to 250 degree fahrenheit. Sift together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Set aside in a bowl. Beat eggyolks until thick and lemon colored. Add vanil- la and water. Meanwhile beat the eggwhites in another bowl until soft peak stage. Add the sugar gradually until stiff peak forms, Fold the egg yolk mixture into beaten egg whites. Pour in gently the flour-dusted fruits, nuts, and spices. Blend well. Pour into 10” X 4” tube pan and bake for 45-60 minutes. Meanwhile, combine all the ingredients for syrup in a double boiler and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes. Pour over the cake. Decorate top with sliced pineapple, nuts, and cherries. Norelisa Arrienda, Ajax Nutty New Year Cake 1 (29oz) can pumpkin 3⁄4 cup apple juice 1 1⁄2 tsp ground ginger 1⁄2 tsp. ground cloves 1 1⁄2 cup sugar 2 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp. ground nutmeg Combine all of the ingredients in a large saucepan and stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until it thickens, stirring frequently. Spoon mixture into hot, sterilized jars to 1⁄4 inch from the top. Remove any air bubbles. Wipe the jar rims. Cover at once with lids. Screw on the lids. Process in boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Jennifer Frechette, Pickering Pumpkin Butter 1 small butternut or acorn squash, cut into cubes 3 med. Sweet potatoes, cut into cubes 1 lrg. Spanish type onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, coarsely diced 1⁄2 bunch fresh thyme, chopped 1⁄4 cup olive oil 1⁄4 cup butter Salt and pepper to taste Pre-heat oven to 350. Toss everything together in a bowl, excluding the butter. Place mixture in a shallow pan, spread- ing evenly. Put dollops of butter all over. Cook in oven for about 45 mins. To an hour covered. Turn up heat to 425 and uncover for about 20 min or until everything starts to caramelize. *This even goes great added into those leftover turkey sandwiches. Serves 6 Brock Brown, Ajax Squishy Yams A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com Community ChristmasAjax&PickeringAjax & Pickering Advertising Feature from the Sales Department at Best Holiday WishesBest Holiday WishesBest Holiday WishesBest Holiday Wishes Take a look at the people on your Christ- mas list. Got a few seniors? You may not realize it, but with each passing year, they may be fi nding it more diffi cult to perform certain tasks. Stiff joints, for example, may make walking out to the icy curb to re- trieve the mail hard. You’ve asked the se- niors on your list what they would like for Christmas and all they say is a little time with you, but you know differently. There have got to be some gifts out there that will make life a bit easier for them. With the Baby Boomers nearing retire- ment, the senior population will soon ex- perience a surge in growth. Manufacturers have taken note of this and have starting creating products designed specifi cally for seniors. Some of these include: •Bathing aids. With extra long handles, back scrubbers and sponges allow users to bathe and shower with ease. •Bed rails. Adjustable to almost any bed, bed rails prevent users from falling out of bed and give them something to hold onto when getting out of bed. •Cane ice picks. Attached to the bottom of canes, ice picks dig into the snow and ice and provide users with a more secure footing. •Grab rails. Like bed rails, grab rails give users something to hold onto as they ma- neuver around the house, especially in the bathroom and in stairways. •Motion detector lights. Placed properly throughout a house, motion detector lights allow users to see where they are going by lighting up their path wherever they walk at night. •Stove reminders. Sounding once when the stove has been turned on and every few minutes thereafter, stove remind- ers prevent users from forgetting they are cooking and ensure they turn off the stove after they are fi nished. •Telephone amplifi ers. Attached to the re- ceiver, telephone amplifi ers enable users to hear the person on the other end of the line. •Voice-activated phones. Eliminating the need to dial or push buttons, voice-acti- vated phones enable users to pick up the phone, state the number they want to call and then sit back and relax while the phone makes the call for them. •Walker bags or pouches. Attached to walkers, bags and pouches allow users to carry essentials, like eyeglasses, medica- tion and even a cordless telephone, from room to room. These are just some of the products avail- able that will assist the seniors on your list with everyday activities. You’ll fi nd many more out there, including large- print books, easy-grip tools, molded neck pillows and lighted magnifi ers. A search online will bring up a slew of companies that make products specifi cally for seniors. Start your shopping today! Lend A Helping Hand Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from all of us at Ajax and Pickering Optical! GLASSES FORGLASSES FOR THE WHOLETHE WHOLE FAMILY...FAMILY... ANDAND SANTA!SANTA! AJAX OPTICAL DURHAM CENTRE 135 Harwood Ave. N. Harwood & Hwy. 2 683-7235 AJAX OPTICAL 56 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax Plaza 683-2888 PICKERING OPTICAL 1360 Kingston Rd. Pickering (Hub Plaza) 839-9244 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 35 A/P YEAR-END CLEARANCE SALE YEAR-END CLEARANCE SALE December 3rd to December 31st Save up to 50% on sofas, chairs, wall units, tables, lamps, mirrors & more Our decorating staff will help you with your wish and gift list ! We Love to Decorate! Making housecalls in your neighbourhood for more than 25 years Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Pkwy. Unit 18 (Brock Rd. and 401 East) Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Thurs. & Fri. 10-8 905-428-6317 www.aspecialplace.ca A/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 37 A/P www.venmar.ca Are you due for a change of air? Install a Venmar Air Exchanger and say goodbye to indoor air pollution all year long! The Venmar Air Exchanger renews your stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air, eliminates excess humidity during the cold seasons, and filters microscopic pollutants and particles. Depending on the model you choose, it also pre- heats your fresh outdoor air before circulating it throughout your home. Available at Home Depot and RonaHome & Garden locations. Mother reaches out as MADD launches Red Ribbon campaign By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Eva Gainer’s eyes pass slowly over the crowd in the Bowmanville High School auditorium, taking in the giggling, the jostling, the friendly chatter as the students gather up backpacks and shuffle to- wards the doors. The Durham chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has just finished kicking off this year’s Red Ribbon cam- paign at the school and, as one of the guest speakers, Ms. Gainer is happy to see many of the students wear- ing MADD lanyards and picking up Red Ribbon col- lection boxes. With a wistful smile she mentions that her son Brian would be about the same age as most of these kids -- if he had lived to see high school. Just over five years ago, Ms. Gainer was travelling with her husband, 11-year- old son Brian, and a family friend, when a drunk driver slammed into their van. Her husband and son were killed. Her friend is still partially paralyzed to this day. Ms. Gainer suffered broken ribs, collapsed lungs and head injuries among other horrors. “I now know what excru- ciating pain is,” she says. Aside from struggling with vulnerable lungs that often fall prey to pneumo- nia, Ms. Gainer has mostly recovered from her physical injuries, and has even re- turned to her job as a teach- er, spending half-days in the kindergarten room at Dr. C.F. C annon P.S. in Oshawa. But, no amount of time will heal the emotional wounds of losing a husband and child. Her other two children are still struggling with the loss of their father and younger brother. “You can replace cars and clothes and everything else, but you can’t replace people,” Ms. Gainer says. “Our family has been left devastated beyond words... we know hell on earth.” This is the 18th year for the MADD Red Ribbon campaign, which runs from mid-November to the begin- ning of January, to promote sober driving during the holiday season. Red ribbons are tied to car antennae and key chains across the coun- try, raising both awareness and funds for MADD educa- tion programs. While the sober driving message is always the same, the fact that MADD Durham chose to launch this year’s campaign at a school has special meaning according to campaign chair John Gil- lis. “We want to get the mes- sage out to students that drugs are just as bad as al- cohol if you’re driving,” he says. “There seems to be this misconception that if you use drugs like mari- juana or cocaine, you might not be as impaired as if you were drinking and that’s not true.” MADD Durham is en- couraging drivers of all ages to simply plan ahead this season, whatever type of partying they plan to enjoy. Arranging a designated driver beforehand, taking a cab, spending the night or walking home are some tips to keep in mind for partygo- ers, and hosts are reminded that they can be held liable for providing alcohol to in- toxicated guests who then injure themselves or others. For more information about MADD and the Red Ribbon campaign, visit www.madd.ca or www. madd-durham.com. A/P PAGE 38 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com HERE IS HOW PICKERING PERFORMED DURING A VERY HOT SUMMER THAT SAW NEW ELECTRICITY RECORDS SET: 4 During the third quarter, Pickering supplied 11 per cent of the province’s power needs. 4 The four units at Pickering B produced almost 14 per cent more power than in the same period last year; Pickering A Unit 4 produced 3.4 per cent less. 4 So far this year, Pickering B has produced 15.5 per cent more power than in the same period last year, while Pickering A Unit 4’s output decreased to 2.01 terawatt hours from 2.52 terawatt hours due to an outage in the spring to inspect feeder tubes. PICKERING NUCLEAR CONTINUED TO MAKE ITS PRESENCE FELT IN THE COMMUNITY. IN THE THIRD QUARTER WE: 4 Announced a major investment of $10 million in the University of Ontario Institute of Technology to ensure the best-prepared engineering and science graduates are available to OPG and the energy industry in the future. 4 Strengthened our support to the 2005 Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge United Way campaign through a four-month secondment of a Pickering Nuclear employee. PICKERING NUCLEAR COMMUNITY UPDATE Bill Robinson,Senior Vice President, Pickering A Return to Service. “When the refurbished Pickering Unit 1 reactor started feeding power to the Ontario grid on September 26, it marked the end of a very successful construction project and the start of a much needed additional power supply for Ontario. Now that the unit is back in commercial service, I want to thank all the contrac- tors involved in the construction project and all the OPG operating staff who made it come to life. I also want to thank the community for the strong support you have shown us.” putting our energy to good use www.opg.com Pickering Nuclear Students hear family’s story of ‘hell on earth’ DURHAM — Ontario Pro- vincial Police are taking aim at impaired drivers during its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign. Starting Nov. 25, OPP of- ficers are out in Durham Re- gion in an effort to remove impaired drivers from be- hind the wheel and reduce the death toll on Ontario roads. The campaign runs until Jan. 2. Last year, OPP Festive R.I.D.E. officers stopped more than 450,000 drivers at roadside checkpoints. A total of 294 were charged with alcohol-re- lated offences, and 664 re- ceived 12-hour license sus- pensions. Officers also investigated 37 fatal collisions last year that killed 41 people. Three of the collisions were alco- hol-related. 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OPG spokesman Don Terry noted the financial performance in the quarter was “a good turn- around” and he attributed it to “s lightly higher prices we are being paid for our electricity.” He made the comment dur- ing a meeting Tuesday of the Community Advisory Commit- tee, noting there’s “improved production” from nuclear and fossil-fuel generation, while the hydro-electricity generation has been “hampered by low water levels.” Contributing to the improved financial picture were higher electricity prices and increased production. Mr. Terry said Units 4, 7 and 8 at the Pickering Nuclear Gener- ating Station were operating at full power, while Unit 1 was at 84 per cent. Unit 5 was at three per cent, having been taken off-line for work. Unit 6 is in the middle of a planned outage and is scheduled to be back online in December. Te sting was to be done this week on the emergency power generators, he stated, adding that would include the release of boiler steam. OPG finances back in black after ‘good turnaround’ A/P PAGE 40 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com putting our energy to good use www.opg.com All t h e e v e n t s a r e FREE and t h e r e ’ s s o m e t h i n g excit i n g f o r k i d s a g e s 5 thr o u g h 1 1 . Join us at the PICKERING NUCLEAR INFORMATION CENTRE for some great family fun. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. Join us for a great winter movie and make a holiday craft. Also check out our interactive computers to learn more about nuclear energy. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3 – 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Movie Playtime: 1:00 pm Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and 3:00 pm Frosty the Snowman Christmas Crafts: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Reindeer Tags and Sparkle Gift Bags SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10 – 1:00 PM TO 4:00 PM Movie Playtime: 1:00 pm Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas and 3:00 pm Rudolph's Shiny New Year Christmas Crafts: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Sparkle Snowflake Set For more information on our holiday programs as well as other Pickering Nuclear Information Centre events, please call (905) 837-7272. Looking for something fun to do this holiday season? Hey kids! Spa Special 30 Minute Facial Treatment Regular Price $45 Special $22 THE FACIAL PLACE www.thefacialplace.com Whitby (905) 668-8128 Pickering (905) 831-9700 Available until December 10th, 2005 Net Available as a Gift Certificate Last in a series of meetings to highlight need for redevelopment project By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — A meeting is scheduled for Nov. 29 at the Whitby Public Library to pressure the provincial government to support the expansion of the Ajax and Pickering hospital and ed- ucate townspeople about the hospital’s importance to local health care. The expansion, despite local support of more than $20 million, remains stalled as plans await Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care approval, said the Friends of the Ajax/Pick- ering Hospital, a group of concerned residents, staff and physicians. On Nov. 15, a meeting occurred in Ajax on the topic and another was held Nov. 22 in Pickering. The Whitby meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the new Central Li- brary, 405 Dundas St. W. “The people of Whitby in particular have been, to date anyway, somewhat unconcerned it would appear about this,” said Fred Parrott, a local resi- dent and member of the Friends. “We’re simply try- ing to say, ‘Look folks, you really should be concerned because there will come a time when you’ll need this hospital.’ We just want to make certain it’s there.” With Lakeridge Health Oshawa already “jammed,” the only other hospital of- fering significant acute care is the Ajax and Picker- ing site, Mr. Parrott said. “So much of Whitby should, and does, look to that hospital. If they’re not careful, it’s going to go somewhat the same route as the Whitby hospital did,” he said, alluding to the clo- sure of Lakeridge Health Whitby as an acute care hospital. Whitby Councillor Gerry Emm said a large percent- age of local residents go to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pick- ering for care, and if the hospital is not expanded to meet the need of a growing community the situation is going to spiral backward at a serious rate. “I don’t understand why we in Durham have to put up with this; why this is happening to an area that is growing so rapidly, that has got so many young families, that has got a situ- ation where elderly people are needing more hospital care... and we’re faced with this.” Coun. Emm said. “We need to send a mes- sage so loud and clear that we in Durham need to be serviced with support in our hospital system. We’ve got to start making the comment everywhere we can and get our commu- nity fired up again. If you can’t get into our hospitals here in Durham, where can you go?” Not only is the expansion at the Ajax/Pickering hos- pital not happening quick enough, there’s been no in- dication it’s going to hap- pen at all, Mr. Parrott said. “The government has still not said yes to it,” he said. “A year ago, they were touting it as something that was of significance... and nothing’s happened.” The original redevel- opment plans were also larger to include additional beds and operating rooms, which were cut out, Mr. Parrott said. Meanwhile, downgrades have been made in terms of obstetrics and pediatrics at the hospi- tal, he said. “Somebody described it as ‘the death by a thousand cuts’ -- the niggling away over time of the hospital resources at Ajax/Pickering and leaning them towards (Rouge Valley) Centenary,” Mr. Parrott said. “We lost our hospital, as we all know, I think partly because we let it happen,” he said. “My wife and I decided that we can’t sit back and let the same thing happen to Ajax/Pickering. I think that we have some very good reason to think... that over the long haul that’s ex- actly what is likely to hap- pen.” For more information about the Nov. 29 meet- ing in Whitby, call Fred or Genny Parrott at 905-668- 6593. Whitby puts spotlight on Ajax and Pickering hospital needs Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Volunteer takes the cake DURHAM — Alice Sheffield continues to astound organizers of the Durham Chapter of the Par- kinson Society of Canada by selling copious quantities of Christmas cakes each year. She has $3,000 worth of cakes and cookies to sell this year, all to the benefit of the Parkinson Society. Anyone interested in making a purchase can call Harry Murphy at 905-427-9597. A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 PAGE 41 P '30.5)&/&5065 News Advertiser sports editor Al Rivett is blogging about the Panthers and Attack. Visit durhamregion.typepad.com/the_ohl/ SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo (Silver) stick save PICKERING — Pickering Panthers’ goaltender Brian Wilson makes a third-period save on Whitby Wildcats’ Michael Gonos in minor atom ‘AA’ action at the 17th annual Gloria Rints Memorial International Silver Stick Tournament at Whit- by ’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre on Thursday night. Whitby won 3-1. City kids make waves, break club records PICKERING — Pickering Swim Club athletes made big splashes at two recent meets in Ottawa and Caledonia. A total of 42 Pickering Swim Club athletes competed at the ‘Woodland Homes Fall Invitational’ in Ottawa. Eight teams -- Aurora Sulkies Swim Club, Markham Aquatic Club, Ot- tawa Aquatic Club, Scarborough Swim Club, Uxbridge Swim Club, Va ughan Swim Club, Whitby Dol- phins and Pickering Swim Club -- competed. All told, Pickering swimmers posted 109 best times at the event. Riana Corium broke two club re- cords in the girls’ eight-and-under 100-metre butterfly and 200m indi- vidual medley. Madison Harwood broke the club record in the girls’ eight-and-under 100m breast- stroke. First-place finishes were posted by the following club swimmers: • Jamie Baylon, 10: 100m backstroke, 50m freestyle, 200m I.M., 100m fly; • Caroline Gomba, 10: 50m back; • Hollie Smith, 10: 50m free, 100m breast, 100m free. The Pickering club also sent swimmers to the ‘Dora do Stars Fall Invitational’ in Caledonia. A total of 43 Pickering swimmers competed among five teams, including Acton, North York and Caledonia. Picker- ing athletes swam to 68 best times. Recording first-place efforts from the Pickering club were: • Mark Austin, 16: 50m free, 100m back, 200m free; Connor Dach, 12: 50m breast; Cailie Douse, 16: 200m free, 100m free; Austin Guignard, 11: 50m back; Jeff Hannon, 16: 200m I.M., 100m fly, 100m free; Andrew Kay, 9: 50m back. Pickering swimmers winners in Ottawa, Caledonia Annandale rinks ready for regionals By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — An Annandale Curling Club women’s rink kept sweeping, and sweeping en route to a first- place finish at the Ladies’ Energizer Bonspiel last week. The Sandra Thain team won the second eventl, along with team- mates Barb Luffman, Joan O’Leary, and Bonnie Klepadlo. Two other Annandale teams skipped by Sha- ron Leung and by Rhonda Welch did not make it to the prize table. ••• Two Annandale junior rinks are set to compete in the Pepsi Junior Women and Junior Men’s Regional Playdowns at the Richmond Hill Curling Club this weekend. In the women’s section, Les- ley Pyne skips the team of Stacey Hogan, Leahanne Legrow, and Heather Bell, with coach Jennifer McGhee and a backup player, Sarah Leslie. Leslie played in place of Bell, who was injured, in the zone event. In the junior men’s event, the team of Tim March, Matt Pyne, Pat- rick Janssen, and Tyler Anderson also hope to advance. Paul Bourque and Alex Bianchi coach the team. Two teams from each flight of eight will advance to the Ontario finals at the Tam Heather Curling Club from Jan. 4 to 8. ••• An Annandale team is entered in the Investors Group senior zone playdown in Port Perry from Nov. 26 to 28. Carl Vickers will skip the team of John Thain, David Wake, and George Gay. Two winning teams advance to regionals at the Oshawa Curling Club on Dec. 3 and 4. ••• Pickering’s Olympian Richard Hart, vice for the Glenn Howard rink, heads for Yorkton, Saskatch- ewan for the $48,000 Painted Hand Casino Curling Classic on the week- end. The Howard foursome, which also includes second Brent Laing and lead Craig Savill, will attempt to defend the championship they won last season. Tr o jans cash in at Eastern Commerce AJAX — It was almost a case of deja vu, but with a twist, for the Pick- ering High School Trojans junior boys’ basketball team at the 2005 Eastern Commerce Invitational To urnament. The Trojans were part of a strong field of teams at the annual event at the Toronto basketball factory. Last year, the Pickering High juniors suf- fered their only defeat of the season to host Eastern Commerce Saints in the final. This year, the final ended a little differently. On Thursday, the Trojans defeat- ed the powerhouse Eastern Com- merce squad 73-68 in the final. The team received 21 points from pro- vincial team player Jonathan Tull. Tull was named most valuable player of the tournament. He was joined by teammates Corey Joseph and Mick McIntosh on the tourna- ment’s all-star team. To get the shot at Eastern Com- merce, the Trojans first had to go through another traditionally strong To ronto program, the Oakwood Bar- ons, in the semifinal. 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(at Hwy #2) 905-686-1908 Pickering rugby team headed for coast Legionnaires’ women going to California for March tourney PICKERING — The Pickering Legionnaires women’s rugby team will be on the march to Cali- fornia in the spring. Having yet to celebrate their first anniversary of membership in The Toronto Rugby Union (TRU), the Pickering Legionnaires Rugby Club will head to California to compete in the International Youth Rugby Tournament held in Fullerton in March. “It’s been an amazing year thus far,” says Legionnaires’ head coach James Blair. The Pickering Legionnaires Rugby Club, one of the newest in Ontario, entered a team into competitive play last July, secur- ing a sixth-place finish out of 19 teams in the TRU’s under-19 girls’ division. Many of the TRU teams, sug- gests Blair, have been compet- ing in the competitive league for many years and the success of the Pickering Rugby Club in its first year is a testament to the playing ability of its team members and the instruction of assistants Tom Reid and Tim Wakefield. The Pickering club will travel to California with a little bit of extra firepower with the help of Lindsay Rugby Club’s under-19 national team scrum half Rachel Spearing and under-17 national team lock Corey Lewis. Both are happy to be travelling with the Le- gionnaires to the U.S. west coast. “It’s a great opportunity to give back to the sport,” says Spearing. “Tours like these are great oppor- tunities to travel and build team spirit. “Team spirit is the key to every winning team,” she adds. The Legionnaires draw players from all over the Ajax, Pickering and Whitby area. The club came into existence last July as a result of the lack of higher-level rugby play available to young women under age 19. With the help and encouragement of many parents and the generous sponsorship of Craig Marshall, of Marshall Homes of Pickering, the club was born. The club is open to all females between the ages of 14 and 19 years as of Jan. 1, 2006. The club will again be competing in the To ronto Rugby Union under-19 women’s division this summer and the club is in talks with other members of the TRU to start a women’s under-21 exhibition league in the summer of 2006. It should be noted, however, that these plans are in their early stag- es, says Blair. If you’re interested in finding out more about the Pickering Legionnaires Rugby Club, e-mail www.legionnairesrfc@hotmail. com or call James Blair 705-878- 8250. Submitted photo The Pickering Legionnaires Rugby Club travels to California for an international women’s tournament in March. P PAGE 42 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com Aj a x, Pickering runners make fast tracks at provincials DURHAM — The Ontario Track and Field Association Provincial Cross Country Championships were held this past weekend in Woodstock and numerous run- ners from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice and Bowman- ville placed very well, including four podium finishes. The Durham Dragons and the Oshawa Legion track clubs also won top team honours. The races are broken up into numerous age categories ranging from 13 to se- niors who are born in 1985 or earlier. The bantam boys (13 years old) were first to race with the Durham Dragons Athletics Club racing to a first place team finish on the strength of second-, third-, fifth- and 20th-place finishes from BJ Cunliffe, Julian Patchett, Evan Es- selink and Daniel Lebel, respec- tively. In the midget boys’ race (14 and 15 year olds), Durham Drag- on runners Thomas Morrison and Chris Parfitt finished individually in second and fifth spots, lead- ing a flood of top running talent from the Durham region across the finish line. In the team com- petition, the Oshawa Legion track club earned second-place team honours, led by 11th- and 12th- place finishes from Trent Sayers and Perry Pistritto. In the midget girls’ race, Dragons’ Jennifer Bays finished sixth. The juvenile boys’ race (16 and 17 years old) saw Durham Re- gion’s first gold medal as Dragons’ Michael Anderson led early but faded in the middle of the race before rallying in the final kilome- tre to retake first place, winning by a seven-second margin. He led his Dragons team to a third-place finish. The following results are for all Durham-area runners (DD - Durham Dragons, OSL - Oshawa Legion): Bantam Boys (3 km) 2 - BJ Cunliffe (DD) 11:09, 3 - Julian Patchett (DD) 11:16, 5 - Evan Es- selink (DD) 11:20, 20 - Daniel Lebel (DD) 11:53 Bantam Girls (2 km) 28 - Rebecca Mendes (DD) 8:59 Midget Boys (4km) 2 - Thomas Morrison (DD) 13:59, 5 - Chris Parfitt (DD) 14:07, 11 - Trent Sayers (OSL) 14:28, 12 - Perry Pistritto (OSL) 14:30, 19 - Devon Briggs (OSL) 14:41, 34 - Justin Burke (OSL) 14:53, 40 - Gordon Hanna (DD) 15:17, 47 - Ryan Charl- ton (OSL) 15:28, 60 - Jeremy Pat- field (OSL) Midget Girls (3km) 6 - Jennifer Bays (DD) 11:46, 30 - Victoria Samyn (DD) 12:33 Juvenile Boys (6km) 1 - Michael Anderson (DD) 20:12, 19 - Josh Baker (DD) 21:24, 38 - Trev- or Dieleman (DD) 22:06, 63 - Scott Lent (DD) 23:06, 71 - Steve Rogers (DD) 23:23, 72 - Myles Marcotte (DD) 23:26 Juvenile Girls (4km) 12 - Charlotte Farquharson 16:21, 24 - Kailey Jasper 16:45, 35 - Geneva Winterink 17:04, 40 - Amber Cush- nie 17:10 Junior Boys (8km) 4 - Marcus Dillon 29:00, 7 - Matt Hughes 29:36, 12 - Matt Bruce 29:50, 28 - Matt Paplyk 32:08. Elizabeth Seton girls fourth at Provincial Cup Best finish in school history at event PICKERING — A Pickering el- ementary school reached a signifi- cant milestone while playing at a prestigious volleyball tournament. St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School’s girls’ volleyball team was the first from the school to reach the final eight and final four teams at the Provincial Cup Tournament in Oakville recently. The tourna- ment attracted 48 boys’ and girls’ elementary teams from across the province. Seton was defeated in the tour- nament semifinal by the eventual Provincial Cup champion Stephen Saywell team from Oshawa. To get to the Final Four, St. Eliza- beth Seton faced Glashan from Ottawa, previous Provincial Cup champions. In two hard-fought games, the Pickering girls prevailed 25-17, 25-16. The first round involves 10 games and results in the 48 teams being reduced to 24. Seton played teams from as far away as North Bay, post- ing a 10-0 record and outscoring the opposition 250 to 134 points on their way to the final 24 for the third consecutive year. In the next round, the elimina- tion round, St. Elizabeth Seton man- aged to make its way to the elite 8 by defeating Meadowcrest Public School from Brooklin 25-6 and 25- 12. Meadowcrest was the 2002 Pro- vincial Cup’s second-place team. As the fourth-place team in the province, the St. Elizabeth Seton girls earned a banner and plaque for the school. Incidentally, their fourth-place finish made them the top-rated Catholic elementary school in Ontario. 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Oshawa APPLIANCE SPECIALITY STORE FOR FULL & PART TIME SALESPEOPLE We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience in selling appliances to join our team at the Pickering Store Location THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: ●Minimum 2 years appliances sales experience ●Be able to work flexible hours ●Be able to work on a variety of sales related duties ●Have excellent oral and written communication skills ●Be enthusiastic, energetic and maintain a client-focus ●Have a basic level computer skills Please Fax Resume to Deborah 905-686-7804 AppleOne Employment Services NOW HIRING for New Facility in Pickering Raymond Reach Operators Temp to Perm Opportunities $13/hr to start Pay Increase after 3 months All Shifts Available EXCELLENT CAREER POSITIONS!! Call Today / Work Tomorrow Please call 905-831-3400 EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE PA R TS COUNTER PERSON WANTED Busy local automotive dealer is looking for an experienced parts counter person. 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Please submit your resume and drivers abstract, via mail or fax to: Thermoshell Inc., 44 East Beaver Creek Rd, Unit 16 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G8 Attn: Delivery & Service Manager Fax 905 886-5250 Entry Level Receptionist/Data Entry A Pickering area company requires a professional individual for full time reception duties. Duties will include professional telephone and walk-in reception, data entry and preparation of correspondence including letters, memoranda and reports. The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communication. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook is required, as well as the ability to type 40 WPM (A skills test will be administered). The candidate must have their own transportation. We offer benefits and a profit sharing plan. Fax resume to: 905-427-8010 Are you tired of driving to Toronto? 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WANTED - SNOW REMOVAL sub contractors with own vehicle for plowing & sidewalk work; also general labourers for snow remov- al. 905-985-4979 or fax 905-985- 6221. WORK AT HOME $500 weekly. For mail/assembly work. For infor- mation package send stamp to Westshore, 5694 Highway #7 East, Ste 405, Markham ON L3P 1B4 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for Whitby salon. Apply in person, 1200 Rossland Rd. East Tues./Thurs./Fri. 10-5 p.m. 905- 430-0966. HAIRDRESSER with or without clientele or rent a chair. Call for appt. or apply in person, Joseph's Hair Stylists, 104 Dundas St. W. Whitby 905-668-5691. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company seeks fully experienced Cabinet Maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905- 433-1463 BUSY HVAC company seeking full time worker. Minimum G3.. Please call (905)987-4328 or fax (905)987-4326. CARPENTERS & 3RD Year Ap- prentices needed immediately. Ex- perienced in Framing & Forming. Per manent full-time work. Salary negotiable, benefits. Call (905)427-6261 or fax resume (905)427-8659 CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer, shop hand. Top Pay! Clean drivers licence. Experienced only. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 ELECTRICAL APPRENTICE or labourer needed. Must have own vehicle, fax resumes to 905-655- 3450. OSHAWA MANUFACTURING company requires a CNC Boring Mill Operator with min. 5 years experience. Competitive wages and benefits. Shift work required. Fax resumes to 905-576-6244 PLUMBER - LICENSED,experi- enced in residential, commercial service work, motivated, neat work. Fax resume (905) 571-7338. SERVICE TECHNICIAN Experienced field tech- nician required to repair Horizontal Balers and Conveyors. Ideal candi- date will have strong background in hydraul- ics, electrical and pro- grammable controls. Good driving record. Tr avel required. Fax (905) 420-0319 or email resume tosales @machinexrt.ca LOAN OFFICER:Seeking friendly, dynamic personalities with an administrative background. Gen- eral office duties. Training provid- ed. Apply to: loanofficerjob@ hotmail.com FULL TIME LICENSED REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT NEEDED to assist busy real estate sales rep and work part-time on new home site. Guaranteed salary plus commission. Some experience preferred. Call Jackie Goodlet at 905-720-2004 or fax resume to 905-720-3006. SALES OPPORTUNITY Sales exp. not neces- sary. Must be neat, pre- sentable, punctual, good with public. Com- mand of English. In- store sales, f/t. Excel- lent renumeration, dis- cussed at interview. Call for interview. Bring resume. 905-831-9846. Ask for Bob. SALES REPS for Christmas items, pt/ft in Shopping Mall. A vehicle is required for the position. $12/hour+ gas, guaranteed+ com- mission. 416-294-2278. "MOM AND BABY DEPOT" Wellness center for healthy pregnancy and family develop- ment, now accepting full and part- time applications for the following positions: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Childbirth Educators, Massage Therapist, Office Management/Reception staff. Submit CV/resume by Dec. 5th/05, Fax: 905-666-0790. A/P PAGE 44 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 27, 2005 www.durhamregion.com BOWMANVILLE’S FINEST LOCATION OWN NEW! FROM $789/MONTH New Suites from $138,990 2 bedroom from $154,990 • LIMITED OFFER 3 stainless steel appliances and washer dryer • Juliet balconies or patios • Ensuite laundry • Close to 401, public transit & GO • 25 minutes east of Toronto Buy new with $500 initial deposit Ask sales rep for details OR RENT & INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE • New 2 bedroom suites from $1050/mo . • $100 per mo. will be credited towards your future Kaitlin home purchase CALL ERIC 905-697-0513 or KATHERINE 905-697-8261 www.kaitlingroup.com visit our model suite. Prices correct at press time. E&OE $$MORTGAGES$$ " BEAT THE HOLIDAY RUSH" Consolidate now - Don't leave yourself short of cash. Prime 1st and 2nd mortgages available to 100% up to $1500. in monthly savings see your CASH FLOW. Private funds available at best rates- Credit Issues, Collections okay. Speak to your experienced mortgage agent SYLVIA JULES Direct (905) 666-2060 Main (905) 666-4986 To r.(289) 314-4098 Serving Durham and Ontario for 15 years. DENTAL HYGIENIST team player, minimum 1 year experience, re- quired Thursdays 4-9 pm. ASAP in busy, organized, fun, family prac- tice in Ajax. (905)428-1215 EXPERIENCED DENTAL Recep- tionist required full-time for Picker- ing office. Call 416-494-2127. PDA REQUIRED.Warm caring in- dividual wanted for Preventative Dental Assistant position in an Oshawa office. Please drop off your resume in person at: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. RMT WANTED in Ajax for a chiro- practic centre, p/t, f/t. Rent and percentage as soon as possible. Call 906-683-8695 or fax to: 905- 683-8701. NICKLES RESTAURANT,Ajax, requires line cooks. Will train. Ap- ply in person with resume: Nickles Restaurant, 95 Kingston Rd. East, Ajax. ECE WITH INFANT experience required for Scarborough Daycare. Fax resume to 416-321-1695 *HOME SELLERS* Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamAreaHomeSales .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? Free computerized list with pictures of homes available with No Money Down From $1,200/month Free recorded Message. 1-800-417-7295 ID #7051 Visit: www. DurhamStopRenting .com ReMax Ability Real Estate Limited** 905-434-7777 Matt Cooper* A SPECTACULAR NEW HOME North of Bowmanville in quaint town, ultra modern, big kitchen, 3 bed's, attached garage. Agents Welcome. Must Sell! Asking $169k call toll free 1-800-467-1766 CANNINGTON HOUSE for sale $234,900. Country living in town! 3/4 acre...Located on the Beaver River...Lovely 4 bedroom house 2 blocks from town, park, arena and curling club. Beautiful country side in my backyard next to a 60 acres of farmland with no farm animals. New public school being built right now five blocks away, half finished basement, new furnace 04, win- dows, jacuzzi bathroom. Hard- wood floors and ready to move in condition. Above ground pool and wooden swing set. I just bought a house in Port Perry and would like to move sometime in the next 3 months. 50 minutes to Oshawa, Whitby, or and hour to Toronto. I will list this house soon if not sold privately. Call a.s.a.p. 905-242 -2855 or 705-432-3232 EXCELLENT Income Potential - 520 Bond St. West Oshawa - N/E corner of Bond & Stevenson. 3+1 bedroom, all brick detached bun- galow. 2 kitchens, 2-4pc. wash- rooms, new ceramics, refinished hardwood and all brand new win- dows. $239,900. Open House Sat. Nov. 26th, 12-4 p.m. or call 416- 804-7216 for private viewing. DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 Visit: www. DurhamDistressSale. com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure proper- ties from $170,000 No investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixerUppers .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* HOME EVALUATION Find out what your home is worth On-Line Visit: www. DurhamOnLine HomeEvaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* SAILWINDS WHITBY.Great loca- tion and building. Victoria/Watson. S/W view overlooks Marina/Park. Bright 1-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, so- larium, laundry. Steps to GO, wa- terfront trail/ $420/month fee in- cludes utilities, cable, parking, locker, pool, exercise, party room. $222,000. (905)665-5118 EXPERIENCE THE THRILL of having your own Provencal home in France! Beautiful character homes available weekly. Call Yvonne at (905) 435-1175 or e- mail yvonne.donnelly@rogers.com FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNIT 2600sq ft (2000sq ft work space, 600sq ft office & storage space) No body shops. Avail. immediate- ly. Oshawa area. Call 905-429- 8239 or (905)723-1123 INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, transport truck high roll-up doors, one bay w/side entrance, air, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. Month-to-month considered. Also Space good for hobbies (905)576- 2982, (905)576-2646. APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. Available January lst. OFFICE SPACE BESIDE GM plant, 3,000 sq. ft. semi furnished, 24 hrs. security protection, easy access to 401, clean, a/c, main floor, only $8.75 per sq. ft. net. Contact Dave (905) 579-0878 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (2), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $400 & $600. 905-433-0040. RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE Kingston & Dixie Rd. Busy Lick's Plaza 1000 - 2200 sq ft. Low rent, high traffic. Close to residential. Call Stephen (416) 617-9997 ARE YOU ON THE INTERNET. Wanted: business entrepreneur to work from home. Click on to www.claimyourdream.theonline business.com FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 3 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 HUGE INVESTMENT Opportu- nities in the Professional Entertain- ment World for Las Vegas Produc- tion Re-Creations. Full Scale Live Productions for Theaters, Arenas Future Tours. 905-372-6924 www.michaeljohnent.com MJ_Enterprises@hotmail.com Po- tential to make Millions $$ with Long Term Potentials!!!! NO COMMUTE!got drive and de- sire? $Learn to Earn$ from home. No MLM. Contact 1-800-431-2084 $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.85% or Variable at 3.9% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100% No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799 GOOD OR BAD CREDIT,refi- nance mortgages and investment properties. Loans & Line of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 RATES ARE GOING up! Refi- nance now at low rate! Call Ajax refinancing expert now at (905)426-6899. From 4.69% for 5 years. 1st. & 2nd Mortgages to 100% (OAC) Best Available Rates Private Mortgage Funds Arrears P.O.S Refinancing Debt Consolidation a Specialty For FAST PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Call 905-666-4986 (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2-bed- room, balcony, parking, laundry $825, 905-434-2858; Renovated 1 bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- coe/Bloor Oshawa. 1-800-486- 9826; Laundry, parking, Avail- able immediately. (1) A BACHELOR APT.Oshawa north small quiet building, appli- ances, laundry facilities, parking. $600 utilities included. Close to shopping and on bus route. Avail- able December lst. (905)436-9785 (2) NORTH OSHAWA 2-bed & Bowmanville 1+ bed, utilities in- cluded, laundry, new laminate floors, separate entrance, parking, convenient locations, backyard, Dec 1st. (416)892-8864 1 & 2 -BEDROOM APT,start from $450-$600 + utilities. First & last. Available immediately. Stephen 905-259-5796. 1 BEDROOM APT.,Bond & Wil- son area, laundry, parking, $700 monthly hydro included, first & last, avail. Now. Call 905-571-1598. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Ajax, clean, spacious, Westney/#2, separate entrance, parking, laun- dry negotiable. Walk to amenities. $725/all inclusive. Available Dec. 16. No smoking. www.view- it.ca/22523. (647)286-3370. 1-BDRM bsmt apt., private en- trance, Simcoe/401 area, Oshawa. Non-smoking, no pets. Parking, shared laundry, Express VU. $650/mo inclusive. First/last req'd. Call (905)720-2347. 1-BDRM, OSHAWA,newly reno- vated triplex. Main floor w/large deck, $725/mo+ hydro. New appli- ances, parking, large yard. Avail. immediately. No pets. (905)435- 6675 JBS CLEANING Windows & Eavestroughs T H O R O U G H Total satisfaction assure Powerwash & caulking Minimize your risks to West Nile...... Clean your eaves annually For free estimate call Dennis at (905) 837-1910 Maxwell General Contracting 25 Years Experience In Residential Roofing Senior Discounts www.mgcroofing.com (905 ) 623-7747 1-888-623-7747 Free Estimates 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE GARAGE DOORS & OPENERS sales - service - installations FREE ESTIMATE 905-686-6195 THE HEAT I$ ON •HOME WINTERPROOFING •INTERIOR RENOVATIONS •FREE ESTIMATES CALL MARTIN AT 905-619-6704 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 Need a Handyman? •Fire/Water Damage •Drywall Taping/Painting •Flooring •Full Basement Renos. (Framed, Drywall, Taping, Insulating $5800 based on 1400sq.ft. house incl. material) No up front fees! (905)728-8973 DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 LICENSED TILE SETTER Residential /Commercial Specializing in remodeling kitchens/bathrooms Home improvement/ renovations 25yrs. exp. 905-655-5602 NEED A PLUMBER? call LEE'S Prompt, courteous & fair service. Call 579-2666 New Work & Alterations A service to fit all your plumbing needs. No Job is too small Basement & Bathroom renovations Book early for the New Year Let me help you get rid of your TO-DO Lists For an estimate call Ian at 416-606-0195 Premier Painting & Home Enhancements Interior/Exterior painting Drywall/taping, Plumbing/Electrical, Ceramic/Flooring 20 yrs. exp. Glen (905)626-9947 renovations4u.ca ✶F/B from $6500+ material ✶Decks/Fences & G/Sheds ✶Painting & Decorating ✶Electrical/Plumbing ✶Dry Walling/Taping ✶All Kitchens ✶Patios, Paths, Interlock & Steps ✶Windows and Doors Call Abdul 905-444-9944 or 647-722-5354 SPECTRUM In Home Appliance Service All Makes & Models Certified Technician Guaranteed Service (905) 243-2182 905-831-1812 FINISHED BASEMENTS, BATH & KITCHEN CARPENTRY, DRYWALL •HOME RENOVATIONS • BATHROOM RENOVATIONS Free quotes for renovations. Small repairs $20/hr. Professional, 35 years experience. BILL HOPPER 905-686-4242 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 GRAND MOVING SALE!Like new furniture, entire contents! Living, dining, kitchen, bedroom & more! including accessories. Original sales receipt upon request. Value of all content totaling approximate- ly $20, 000! One buyer to pur- chase everything! $6, 000 or b/o. Call Rose at 905-839-0640. HOUSE CLEANER Are you looking for an experienced, energetic reliable house cleaner? Best rates guaranteed References available Serving Ajax / Pickering 905-428-8346 cell 416-433-6213 HOUSE CLEANERS AVAILABLE •All floors hand washed •Most days open •References upon •request (905)409-6404 QUALITY HOME CLEANING Reliable, experienced References supplied. Pickering/Ajax area. Call Mon. to Fri., from 9 a.m. ~ 9 p.m. 905-420-9997 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 27, 2005, PAGE 45 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Please recycle this paperPlace your ad at 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 www.durhamregion.com 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com WHITBY WELCOMES YOU HOME Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. Park like setting. Fr iendly community. Convenient location. Steps to GO, shopping, 401. Affordable prices. From $870. Util incl. 1-888-303-1849 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St. ) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 543 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 543 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 HELPING HANDS, LOVING HEARTS "Hire a daughter" Assistance for 55+. Need help getting ready for the Holidays? Gift shopping, holiday decorating, party preps. Also organizing, moving assistance, pet care, etc. 905-839-0858 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2-BEDROOM apartment, 596 Chaucer Ave. $825/month all in- clusive. No pets, first/last re- quired. Farida daytime (905)576- 5512 or evening (905)427-5580 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., great Oshawa Neighbourhood, Dec 1st. Big windows, bright, clean, separate entrance -A Must See! Parking, laundry, utilities in- cluded. $850/month, first/last, ref- erences. (905)728-9284 2-BEDROOM basement, sauna, Jacuzzi, separate entrance, $1000/month all inclusive, first/last. Available Dec 15th. No smok- ing/pets. Near all amenities. Ajax. Call 905-686-5782. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Oshawa, Very roomy, just renovated. Close to Buses and Shopping. A Must See! $900.00 plus Electricity. Call 905-767-6292 3-BEDROOM,hardwood floors, main floor of house, near O.C. Creek runs behind backyard, 1-car parking, laundry. $1000/mo+ 1/2 utilities, avail Jan 1st. Call after 5pm (905)924-4413 385 GIBB ST OSHAWA, 2 bed- room apts. Available December 1st. Utilities included. No pets. Phone 905-723-5434. AJAX - 3 BEDROOM Main Floor Bungalow, hardwood floors, air,well maintained, parking, half utilities no smoking/dogs. $1175/month. 416-924-6796. AJAX - one bedroom basement apt., bright modern open-concept in custom built home with fridge, stove, laundry. $750/inclusive. (905)409-5424 AJAX HWY. 2/WESTNEY Clean, 2 bedroom walk out basement apartment, A/C, no pets/smoking. 1st/last. Newly painted. Available December 1. $900/month inclu- sive. Call 416-990-3113. AJAX Salem/Bayly. Large 1-bed- room basement apt. 4pc bath, shared laundry. $800 includes util- ities, parking, A/C. Non-smoking. Suit professional. 905-787-8665, 416-721-4425. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, air con., new furnace. $1075+part utilities, ALSO large one bed. basement apt., suits quiet single working female $700/inclusive, No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Parking/laundry. Dec. 1st. 905- 686-6773. AJAX SOUTH 1 bedroom, separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, CAC. Includes utilities, cable, no smoking/pets. $675/month, suitable for single person or couple. Call 905-683-2163. AJAX SOUTH one bedroom base- ment, one-parking, laundry, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, $550/inclu- sive. Private entrance. Available Jan. 1st. 416-606-7027. AJAX, HARWOOD & Bayly, 1- bedroom large apt., Clean, Legal Fire Dept Approved, Seperate En- trance, Laundry, 3 piece wash- room, Shared Parking, Available December 15th. No Smoking/Pets $850/mth. 905-686-0539 AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, 2 bedroom basement apartment. Very clean. Near all amenities. Private en- trance. Available November 1st. $900/inclusive. No pets/smoking. 905-420-1281 AJAX- 1 BEDROOM. OPEN concept w/o basement with separate entrance and parking. Tr ans at step, delightful setting. $850/mo (negotiable) plus utilities. First/Last. Credit check, no pets/smoking. Available January Call 905 427 0775 AVAIL. NOW & DEC. 1ST.One & Tw o bedroom apts for rent. Locat- ed 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 anytime. AVAILABLE NOW, WHITBY south, 1&2 bedrooms, in spacious, clean, quiet, mature building. Near GO train/401. Parking included, From $658. Call Rob 905-665- 3877/416-735-2096 leave mes- sage. B HOME 4 CHRISTMAS! Well maintained, 3 bedroom upper lever, and 1 bedroom lower level, different Oshawa locations. Call Robert for Quick approval! 416-402-3435. BACHELOR SUITE,warm and cozy, basement, close to GM, bus service, parking, private home, quiet, clean, newly renovated. Bright, laundry, cable included. $525/mo. Sandy 905-571-6953. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $715 + hydro($50/mo), available now and Dec. 1st., also 1 bed. available immedialely $645+hydro ($30/mo), Immacu- late, well-maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE 1 Bdrm., bright, modern kitchen, open concept living area. 4pc. bath, fridge/stove incl. CAC, no smoke/pets. Dec. 1st. $800+ Util. 905-983-3393. BOWMANVILLE.Stunning bright 2 bedroom apartment, all new; ce- ramic tile, laundry, lots of parking. $900 plus hydro, heat incl. (905)623-4302. BRIGHT 2-BEDROOM, walkout basement apt., includes util- ities/cable, $700, ideal for single person @$650. No pets/smoking, first/last, references. Near bus & Go station. Contact (905)428- 1652, 6-8pm. BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1-bed- room apartment, Olive/Wilson, available January 1st, 2006. Separate driveway, Laundry and utilities. $700/inclusive. Non- smoker preferred. First/last re- quired. (905)436-6392. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM apt. in nice Oshawa area. Quiet, newer car- pets and flooring, laundry, c/air, parking. $725/inclusive, first/last. Available Dec 1st. (905)626-8000 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. Eve.Viewing by Appt. COURTICE,2-bedroom lower lev- el $900/mo, 2-bedroom upper level $1100. Both apts all inclu- sive, new carpet & appliances, first & last. (905)665-1905 DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN,brand new 1-bedroom apt. c/a, parking, all inclusive. Non-smoker. Available immediately. $795/mo. First/last. Also: 2 bedroom, January 1st, Oshawa, $950. (905)655-5789, (905)655-9739 HISTORIC PICKERING VILLAGE 1 bedroom. Loft apartment suitable for single professional. Private en- trance/parking. $750, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Close to amen- ities. First/last. Available Decem- ber 1st. Call (647)222-1373 LARGE 1 BED.basement apt. Appliances, private entrance. Hwy. 2/Church St. Pickering Village. Available immediately. $725/mo., utilities included. First/last. Park- ing, Call 416-818-1024. LARGE BACHELOR apartment, open concept, Whitby (Brock and Victoria) walk from Go, bus at door $850 per mo. lst/last, Available Dec lst. (416)238-4775 LARGE bright very nice 1-bed- room apt near Oshawa hospital, parking, laundry, $725/mo inclu- sive. Available Dec/Jan 1. (416)725-7037, (905)673-5842. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Large, bright, legal basement apartment. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry,1 large bedroom with walk-in closet plus office/bedroom. No pets/smoking. $850 inclusive, suits couple/single. (905)420-0043 LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment in Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950 per mo. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 725- 9991. N.W. WHITBY,furnished bsmt apt. Shared entrance & laundry, in- cludes 3-pc bath, kitchenette, parking. Prefer single working fe- male. No smoking/pets. $500/mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately. Call 9am-9pm (905)665-9109 NORTH Oshawa - 1 and 2 bed- room, Dec l/Jan1, Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA - 2 bedroom, 4 appliances, 2 baths, balcony, stor- age and parking. $875 plus hydro. Bev. (905) 985-8986 lst/last, Dec. lst. or immediate. NORTH OSHAWA,Russet Ave. Good location, next to bus route, well-maintained, quiet 12-plex small building. Utilities, cable, heating, parking included. 2-bed- room. No dogs. 905-576-2982. or 905-576-2646. NORTHEAST OSHAWA, one of the most sought after areas, lower level of bungalow. 2 bedrooms, 10ft ceilings, large kitchen with walkout to greenbelt, laundry facil- ities, all utilities included. Credit check required. Available Jan. 1st $1050.. Call 905-576-1910. ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009 ONE BEDROOM newly renovated basement apt, Westney & Hwy.#2 $800, month inclusive. avail Dec. 1 parking,laundry, cable. close to all amenities, call 905-424-3466. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2-bdrms - Jan. 1 st 3-bdrms - Dec. 1 st Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - 2 bdrm. lower-duplex, Gibb/Waverly. Bright, spotless, quiet, private entrance, appliances, blinds, satellite, electric heat, park- ing. $940/mo. inclusive. Available now. No smoking/pets. Laundry available. 905-728-7850. OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available Dec.1 (905)623- 2311 OSHAWA - Townline/Bloor, near 401. Newly renovated one bed- room basement apt. All inclusive, including cable, laundry, parking, $550/mo. Sep. entrance. Available Dec. 1st. No smoking/dogs. (905)441-0400 OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM available anytime or Dec. 1st. Located at 350 Malaga Rd. $695/mo. inclu- sive. No pets. 905-576-6724 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA CENTRAL,spotless 2- bdrm, hardwood floors, small well maintained bldg., adult lifestyle, no pets. Laundry, 1-parking, $795+hy- dro. Avail. Dec. 1st. 416-816-8596 OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well- maintained, clean, quiet, improved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622-0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA, NEAR HOSPITAL,2- bedroom suitable for couple. Clean, patio, parking, new condi- tion. Immediate possession. $800/month + hydro. 416-520- 7636, Century 21 Wenda Allen Ltd. Realtor OSHAWA,one bedroom., pre- ferred location, clean, bright, all in- clusive plus laundry, parking with large eat in kitchen, $680. Immedi- ately. (905)434-1290 or (905) 922- 4411. Leave message. PARK/GIBB,1 & 2 bedroom apartments, convenient location, available Dec. 1st or Jan 1st. Ref- erences. first/last required. $630/$765 plus hydro. CAll (416)725-3323. PICKERING Sheppard/Altona 1 bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated with parking. No smok- ing/pets. $700/mo-inclusive. Avail. Dec 1. 416-908-2617 PICKERING - Liverpool Rd., south of 401, 2-bedroom basement apartment. Shared laundry, A/C, available Dec. 4th. $800/mo inclu- sive, references. Call (416)461- 9735 PICKERING ALTONA/SHEP- PARD basement apartment, 2 newly furnished large bedrooms, separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, no smoking/pets, close to all amenities. Call 905-250-0748 or 905-686-0010 or 905-424-892. PICKERING Furnished apt., upscale area, executive home. Sep. entrance, parking, cable, etc. raised insulated floors, sound insulated ceiling, 1-bdrm, $775. FURNISHED ROOM with bath, self contained, also available $495. 905-509-6072 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. 2 bedroom apt, $875 per month all inclusive, first/last, avail. immedi- ately, no pets. Call after 4pm. (905)839-8048. PICKERING VILLAGE legal base- ment apartment, bright, 1 bed- room, across from park. Parking, hydro, cable. No smoking/pets. $800 all inclusive, first/last. Call 905-426-2707. PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, walk to GO & Town Cen- tre. $950/mo inclusive. Avail. im- mediately. Call Mike days 905- 427-4077 ext. 24, evenings & wknds 905-442-0020. PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, bright 2-bedroom & Bachelor apts. Suit professional working per- son/couple, separate kitchen, bath, entrance. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Bus at door. $750, $550/month. Immediately. (905)686-3877 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks. 2 bedroom, large bright basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, 1-parking. No smok- ing/pets. $900 includes, heat, hydro, cable, water. Available immediately. Call (905)683-3365 PICKERING,clean, spacious,new- ly floored/painted 1-bdrm bsmt. Suitable for single/couple. No smoking/pets. Utilities/cable incl. Private entrance, 5 minutes to GO, First/last, references. $850/mo Dec. 1st. (905)839-0287 PICKERING,FINCH/WHITES Rd, detached house, upper 2 levels, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, garage park- ing. Near shopping, schools and transit. $1050 plus 60% utilities. Available January 1st, 2006. Call Harry (416)223-2458, Jennifer (416)223-9166. PORT PERRY,Quiet, well kept large deluxe 2 &3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Rent+utilitiesn first/last. Call Norman 905- 985-3406. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. immedi- ately. $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 SIMCOE/ADELAIDE,Beautiful 1- bedroom large apt. Bright, newly renovated $750/inclusive; pot lights throughout, air, laundry, parking, non-smoker/no pets. Near Durham College/University, walk to hospital. (416)568-3965 SIMCOE/WENTWORTH,large 2 bedroom in six-plex. $775-incl; large bachelor $595-incl. Fully ren- ovated, clean buildings, Avail now or Dec 1. First/last. 905-259-8259, 905-576-9779, 905-576-9055 SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance. Laundry and dishwasher included. Ceramic throughout, parking, non-smoker, no pets. $750 Call 905-686-3396. TOWNLINE RD. OSHAWA - large one bedroom, in walkout base- ment, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, $775 inclusive. lst/last, Dec. lst or immediate. (905)985-8986. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wnhouse / Apartments, air conditioned, 4 appliances, patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 UXBRIDGE NEW! To wn- house/Apartment Rentals. Air Con- ditioned Units! 2 Bedrooms, 4 Ap- pliances, Patio/Garden, Parking, Storage. 905-852-4777 UXBRIDGE,above ground 1-bdrm basement in executive home. Ja- cuzzi bath, private entrance, park- ing, backs onto conservation. No pets/smoking, prefer single per- son, ideal for a quiet lifestyle. Ref- erences. $825/mo inclusive. 905- 852-3559 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND One bed- room basement apartment. Full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Separate entrance, cable, laundry and one parking included. $750/month, first/last. Available immediately. 905-430-4991,aft. 6p. WHITBY - Thickson/Dundas, mod- ern one bedroom walkout base- ment apt. Clean, quiet, air, park, laundry. Suit single petless non- smoker. $675/inclusive, first/last. 905-666-9833. WHITBY,1-bdrm basement apt w/private entrance, fireplace. Non smoker, no pets. Suitable for 1 person, female preferred. Avail. Nov. lst. $680 inclusive. First/last required. 905-576-1779 WHITBY,above ground bachelor. Bright, spacious, in quiet neigh- bourhood. Bonacord/Cochrane. 1st/last. Avail. Jan 1st. Call days 905-626-8173, nights (905)666- 5609 WHITBY,bachelor apartment, Burns/Brock $680.00/mo. Laun- dry/utilities/1 parking space includ- ed. Non-smoker. First/last month rent and references required. Call 905-743-9872 . WHITBY,Dunlop/Brock, 3 bed- room apartment, $1050/month. 2 bedroom basement, $900/month. Both: utilities, parking, 2 applianc- es, available immediately. Call 905-432-4168. 2 LEVEL CONDO January 1/06. North Oshawa 2 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; private laundry. $995 monthly + utilities. 905 242-7684. CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT,un- furnished, Simcoe/Taunton area 3- bedroom, 5 appliances, 1+2 half baths, parking, large storage space. Available immediately. $900 plus hydro. Call (905)433- 8864 evenings. A-ABA-DABA-DO I HAVE A HOME FOR YOU! Do you pay $750/month or more in rent, earn $35000/yr, LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! NO down payment, up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Top Agent with Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, email: kencollis@sympatico.ca 1010 DUNDAS ST.,Whitby, House #1 Available immediately. $900 includes hydro and water. Also 2 trailers avail. Call Aileen 905-666-9321 2 + BDRM.House for rent, $895 plus utilities. Central Oshawa. 2-parking, appliances, near schools & shopping. Available December 1st. Call Dave. (905)435-7305 or e-mail david@century21a.ca 2 HOUSES.Detached 3-bdrm, 3 baths, 2-storey, gorgeous new home, open concept, 5 appliances $1350/mo. ALSO Semi 3-bdrm, 2-storey finished basement, $1100/mo. Both in North Oshawa. Call 905-706-6949 3 BEDROOM HOUSE in Oshawa. With appliances December 1 First/last. No pets. $950+utilities. (905)579-9187 after 5pm. 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI, Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools/GM/401. +4 appliances. $1200+ utilities. First/last. No pets. Employment/credit ref. Dec. 1st. 905-579-7581/ 905-728-1612. 4+1 BEDROOM house, 2 storey, familyroom, 3 baths, main floor laundry, 2-car garage, 8-car park- ing. Reference required. Avail- able January 30th, first/last. $1175/monthly +utilities. Cour- tice/401. (416)266-7119 IMMACULATE 3 bedroom semi, in O'Neill area., $1200 per month, plus hydro, 5 appliances, no pets, no smoking. Available Dec. 1, Call (905)723-4506 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down payment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's lead- ing realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 3 appliances plus shared laundry, large lot, 2-parking, near all amenities. First/last, references. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-683-9213 AJAX,large 4 bdrm, 2 storey home, double garage, 3 baths, en-suite, walk-out, appli- ances, $1400+utilities. References required. December/January. 905-428-6732 905-426-8358 BOWMANVILLE 3 Bedroom home (exclude basement). Clean open concept, 2 1/2 baths, master w/4pc. ensuite, 2nd Flr laundry, 5 appliances, Dec. 1st. $1375+. No smoke/pets. 905-983-3393. CLEAN 4 BEDROOM HOME, 2 bathrooms, in Oshawa, good neighborhood, above ground pool, with appliances. $1400+ utilities. First/last. References required. Call 905-571-6318. EXECUTIVE HOME in Courtice, custom 4000-sq ft of elegance on two acres, mature trees and a stream. $1595/mo+ utilities. "In- laws Apt" 1000-sq ft, $1,000/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. Call (905)436-3363 LAKE SCUGOG WATERFRONT, 3 bedroom, air, garage, $1,000/month. Avail Jan. .06, call days 905-576-1178, Evenings. 705-786-2774. LOVELY BOWMANVILLE HOME 5 years young, up and coming neighbourhood, conveniently locat- ed at Waverly Rd. /Longworth Ave. Exceptionally clean, 3 bedroom home. Master bedroom with walk- in closet. Main floor powder room and 2 additional bathrooms up- stairs. Ceramic tiles on main floor also featuring carpet. Kitchen con- tains new appliances and pantry. Washer/dryer in freshly painted basement with office . Nice size den over garage with gas fire- place. Forced air/heat. Access to garage from house. 4 car parking. Comfortable size backyard, neatly landscaped with wooden shed. Fr iendly neighbourhood, family- oriented and quiet. Minutes from all amenities. A must see! $1 500/month. Executive couple preferred. Immediate occupancy or January 1. Short or long-term. Please call 647-654-1345 or e-mail to : alexanderthefirst1@lycos.com. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. Dec or Jan 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1-416-693- 8924. OSHAWA - 3-bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, no appliances, gar- age, $1300 plus utilities, first/last credit check. Available Jan 1st. Call (905)434-2437. OSHAWA, 3-bdrm semi detached large lot, near 401, malls. $1100/mo.+ utilities, all appls. Available immediately. 1-bdrm bsmt apt., $650 inclusive, Dec 12th. First/last. No pets. 905-434- 4342. OSHAWA,Clean & bright 3 bed- room mainfloor bungalow. Hardwood flooring, 3 appliances, close to all amenities. $925/mo plus half utilities. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-430-9085. PICKERING WHITES/FINCH -4 bedroom executive, upper level, shows like a model, private back- yard, 5 appliances, professionally decorated. A must see. $1,500 plus utilities. Avail. now. 416-657- 2079. www.upscalerentals.ca PICKERING,beautiful 4 bedroom upper. Quiet family neighborhood. Hardwood/slate flooring. Laundry/ parking/garage. $1250 plus. Ne- gotiable depending on length of stay Avail. Dec 1. 416-712-8178. STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths and finished base- ments available with rent-to-own terms. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. Best Neighbourhoods. Start building your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. We can help YOU! Tel: 1-888-416- 2406, 905-443-3111 www.perfecthabitat.com UNIQUE 2-BEDROOM COUNTRY BUNGALOW, 5mins east of Oshawa Walmart, 1km north of Taunton. All 1 level, suits 1-2 working people. Car needed. Dec 1st./Jan. lst. $1100 inclusive. James (905)432-4367. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND,4-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, hardwood, ceramics, stainless steel appliances, main- floor laundry, f/p, double car gar- age, avail. Dec. 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $1700/mo+ utilities. (905)428-9368, (416)402-8032 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM 2-storey home, 2 car garage, Ander- son/Manning area. Outstanding view, walkout basement. $1450 plus, no pets. Available December 1st. Call 905-655-4107 or cell 905-243-4107 WHITBY Thickson/Bellwood. 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths near school & 401. Fenced yard, all applianc- es. Avail Jan 1. $110/mo+utilities. First/Last. No pets. WHITBY, Large 3-bedroom bun- galow, upper level, hardwood floors, excellent location, close to schools & park, all utilities and cable included. $1400/month. Available immediately. Call (905)683-6863 WHITBY- TAUNTON/BROCK ST. BRAND new 4-bedroom detached. 5 new appliances, attached gar- age, storage, 3-1/2 baths, jacuzzi tub, finished basement with 4 pc. bath, fenced yard, no smok- ing/pets, Whole house. $1,450+ Avail Jan. 1st. (416)688-7898 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 BOWMANVILLE newer end unit townhome, linked by garage, 3- bedrms, 11 baths, 5-appliances, no pets/smokers, $1250 +utilities. one month deposit. Nancy 905- 623-6860. BRAND NEW,3 bedroom town- house for rent, Central Pickering, $1295. plus utilities, first/last. no pets, avail. immediately., call 905- 626-6119. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-743-9787 PICKERING -3 bedroom Town- house, (Glenanna/Kingston)No Smoking/pets $1200 + Utilities. Great condition, hardwood floors, avail Dec 15th. Call 416-560-6854 PICKERING,large 3-bedroom, finished recreation room, excellent location, gas f/p, laminated floors, cathedral ceilings, eat-in kitchen private backyard, garage, $1295/mo., plus, first/last, refer- ences. (905)831-8823. WHITBY freshly painted 3-bdrm townhome available Dec. 1. $990.35 +utilities. Rent includes appliances and parking. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. AJAX - 3 unfurnished rooms, Bayly/Harwood. Share kitch- en/bath. Parking, laundry, close to all amenities. Utilities included. No smoking/pets. From $350/mo/first/last. Jan. 1/06. 905- 686-8104, 416-834-9759, 416- 858-4094. AJAX furnished room in clean home with separate entrance, parking and cable. Share facilities. Suits working non-smoker. $450/mo, first/last. Call (905)427- 6932 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $550/month in- cludes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. Share kitch- en. References required. (905)426-2314, call after 6. LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, share kitchen & bath, first/last. Available immediately. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA An exceptional, fully fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe/Rossland). Includes 27" TV, cable, queen-size bed, plus all bedding. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. Close to Shops, UOIT/Dur- ham College, GM, OPG Plants. No smoking/pets. Worth checking out. (905)440-4569 OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. Furnished large with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $107/week. First/last (905)434-7532 or (905)579-0596 PICKERING,room for rent $375/month inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shop- ping & amenities. Female pre- ferred. Call (905)426-1974 leave message. ROOMS, WHITBY.2 unfurnished rooms, share bath, shared kitchen. Parking, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. 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Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 4-SNOW TIRES,almost new, Uni- royal Tiger Paw, 195/70/R14, $250. call (905)683-8538 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Washers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up, Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts.426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728- 4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. Cost $8,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416)748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BITS AND BYTES Computer Ser- vices: P4/1.7Ghz (Compaq SFF) only $275., add matching 17" Flat (CRT) Monitor for $65.00, Laptops: IBM P3/750 only $385., repairs at reasonable rates. 112 Luke Street, Oshawa. (905)576-9216 or email: bitsandbytes@rogers.com www.bitsandbytestech.com BROWN all leather sofa and matching love seat, mint condition. Purchased one year ago from Le- on's for $3000. Asking $1800 OBO. Call (416)684-7525. 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 COMPLETE LIVINGROOM, 3-seater sofa, cushions, oversize chair, wingback chair, (neutral col- ours), glass beveled coffee table, large side table, 2 lamps. $650. Call (905)686-9983 COMPUTER TROUBLE?We offer you On-Site Networking & Com- puter Repairs/Upgrades, Virus Re- moval & Software Training. We also sell New/Used Systems & Laptops. For your computer Re- pairs/Sales call S D L 905-428- 7559, cell 416-892-6965 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. ELECTRIC Piano - Yamaha P80. Full keyboard with pedal and stand. $1100. Call Kevin 905-436- 1482 EUROPEAN CRUISE - 12-day An- cient Wonders Venice to Athens aboard Holland America's MS Rot- terdam. May 14, 2006. Only 7 cab- ins left at special rate. Booking deadline is December 15, 2005. For details call Marie, Crone Trav- el Professionals, 905-668-1638 or e-mail: bellm@rogers.com GENERATOR BLOW-OUT!!All sizes, eg. 1800 watt $349.00. New, warranty. 888-743-9378. HOT TUB (SPA) Covers & Swim- ming Pool Safety covers-Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes. Delivery in- cluded. PAUL'S HOME AND LEI- SURE 905-259-4514 or 866-972- 6837 www.homeandleisure.ca KITCHEN CABINETS, white, ap- prox. 16' long plus island with syn- thetic marble top, stove top and oven, asking $6,000, like new. 905-885-0167, call after 6 pm. HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, never used, 24 jets, 5 horsepower pump, insulated redwood cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice, $2995, Picker- ing Markets isle A-B. 905-409- 5285 LAWN AERATOR,3 years old, 5.5 hp. Honda engine, Paid $3600 asking $2,000. with 4x6 trailer. Call Ken (905)576-3495. MEN'S WEAR CLEARANCE:All first quality, all brand new. Take a look at these savings! Ralph Laur- en suits Reg. $599, Now $299, Shipley Suits, Reg. $550., Now $299 or combine 2 for $500. Wool Poly/Blends Reg. $279, Now $179. Dockers Pro Style Dress Pants Reg. $85. Now 2 for $80. Haggar dress pants 2 for $80. McGregor socks Reg. $8/pr. Now 3 for $12. PLUS, PLUS, PLUS. For 11 years Rugged Replays in Whitby has been offering only the best in designer mens wear at up to 70% BELOW RETAIL. Shop smart this holiday season. Shop RUGGED REPLAYS. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Ruggedreplays.com .Burns St. Plaza, Thickson and Burns St. E. Call 905-404-2063. NEED A HOME PHONE recon- nected? Telecredit - Phone service provider. No credit, no deposit, no contracts, just hook ups. 1-888- 424-6658 PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Christmas specials on now, check us out. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Makes the perfect Christmas gift.. Super special sale on all grand pianos instock. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE 9X5 slate, $2900; Kitchen Aid: Gas Stove,Black /electronic/New $1900 Asking $900; Side by Side Refrigerator, Stainless, water/ice/New $3200 Asking $1900; Maytag Dryer/Elec- tric $300; Sofa & Chair $200 905-655-5337 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROYAL ALBERT CHINA,"Moon- light Rose" service for 7 plus ex- tras asking $1000 for everything. Call (905)435-5299 SAUNAS - FAR INFRARED Spe- cial discount pricing for December, Free Shipping $1,799 / $4,799 Len 705-445-1177, www.mobilitycenter.ca SEASON FIREWOOD FOR SALE Please call 905-550-0593 SMALL BUSINESS opportunity, 5 hydraulic tanning beds, including operating software and timer con- trols, bulbs and speakers. $800/each or $2500/all, working condition. Call (905)426-9729 or (416)676-3265. TRAILER, ENCLOSED 6x10, nearly new 2005 model, 40% off current new cost $3000. Call (905)620-1250 USED PIANOS Yamaha, Kawai & Heintzman etc. Piano tuning & repairs. Kevin Ellis (905)987-9981 1-800-440-9320 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 per month for indooor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com ASH, MAPLE, BEECH,Kozy Heat Firewood, excellent, best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut/split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. "TAWNY"is a very petite four year old spayed orange tabby, "Smokey" is a 3 yr. solid grey neu- tered male. Please call Durham Animal Adoption at 905 438-8411. Used metal dog crates are also available. CHIHUAHUA -Male & Female puppies. 8 weeks old, short- haired, various colours. Family raised. Parents on site. Call after 6p.m. (705)887-6445. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,CKC, micro chipped, parents on site, well socialized, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, guaranteed, photos available, ready to go (905)349-3587 CHOCOLATE Lab, 1 male, CKC registered, shots, ready to go. $600. (613)547-4618 CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Ta ttooed & guaranteed. Ready December 9. (705)786-0322. JACK RUSSELL puppies, 7 weeks old, first shots, ready to go. (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 LAB PUPS, CKC registered, black and white females, shots, de- wormed, vet checked, micro chipped, ready December 17th. 905-349-1103. LAB PUPS, CKC registered, choc- olate, first shots, vet checked, guaranteed, tattooed. 705-924- 2509. PUG PUPPIES, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised, beautiful fawns and rare exotic blacks. Vet checked, 1st shots. 905-447-5131. PUREBRED LAB PUPS,Choco- late, Yellow & Black. CKC regis- tered, micro chipped, first shots, dewormed, parents on site. Ready to go. (905)431-9851 YOU COULD HAVE your dog un- der control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905-797-2855 1990 CHEV CAVALIER RS 2 Oshawa., 3.1 litre, v-6 auto., 167K, exc. condition, in/out, p.s. p.b, air, tilt, face-off am-fm cd player, runs like new, sacrifice $l,675. Tele- phone (905) 404-8541 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ x 2 2 cars for 1 price (drive 1 use 1 for parts) $900. Both running, recent repairs, good tires. e-tested. (905)213-4090 1996 CHEVY CAVALIER, 2dr, Certified & E-tested. 199,000kms. A/C, new brakes and battery, good condition, $2300. Call after 6:30p.m. (905)438-0483. 2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX SE, 110,000 km., very clean, certified, E-tested, loaded, a/c, keyless, all power, bronze/gray, $9,900. (905)430-3225 NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: UsedCarsOntario.com - visit us on-line to view our large selection of vehicles. Buy or sell anything automotive. $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleases call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ABC-A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1989 FORD F150,needs tune up, many extras, $1500 or best offer. Call (905)852-6364, Uxbridge. 1994 JEEP GRAND Cherokee 4 x 4, $4,490., 1992 Explorer 4 x 4, $2,990., 1999 Plymouth Voyageur $3,990., 1990 Ford F150. Extend- ed cab $2,999., Other from $1,699 and up. Certified and E-tested. Kelly and Sons since 1976. 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Christmas Carol Book 2005 Carols • Colouring Contests • Stories To order your FREE Christmas Carol Books, please call Cheryl at News Advertiser at 905- 683-5110 Books are available approximately the 1st week of December at: Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Whitby This Week 965 Dundas St. W., Whitby Oshawa This Week 865 Farewell St., Oshawa Clarington This Week 91 Baseline, Bowmanville A/P PAGE 48 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 27, 2005 durhamregion.com ‘Tis the season to… shop. Pickering Parkway 401Brock Rd.Pickering Annex Th e Pickering Annex everything you need… all in one place A Special Place • Aaron’s Sales & Leasing • Amish Furniture Outlet • Aren’t We Naughty • Beauticians Beauty Systems • Body N’ Sole • Canadian Home Leisure • Cozy Living • Desiam Thai Restaurant • DeBoer’s • Decorative Solutions Paint N’ Paper/Blinds N’ Drapes • Dollarama • Extreme Fitness • Furniture Direct • Interhome • Jones New York Factory Store • Kitchen Court Design Studio Kitchen Stuff Plus • Lace Place • Lifestyles • Master Bedroom • Papp’s Restaurant • Penningtons 14+ • Rowe Furniture Sklar Peppler • Solid Wood Interiors • Staples Business Depot • Sutton Group • The Fitness Source • The Tile Shoppe Total Appliance Centre • World Kitchen/Corning Ware PICKERING, OFF THE 401 AT BROCK ROAD