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980 KINGSTON ROAD, PICKERING Between Liverpool Rd & Whites Rd. 905-839-6159 www.saturnofpickering.saturncanada.com Saturn Saab of Pickering The North American Car of the Year. Prices in effect at press time & are plus lic., taxes, freight & admin fee. 2007 AURA From $24,990 Give your home a new look for Fall Thinking ofThinking of Hardwood? Thinking of Hardwood? The Pickering 44 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A junior star Simmonds plays his way onto Canada’s team Page 28 Meet this month’s junior webcasters Page 15 Durham Region opens ‘Cadillac’ recycling plant PICKERING — Despite the up- coming decrease in the general sales tax, residents will mostly pay the same amount for user fees at Pickering arenas. The GST is set to go to five per cent from six per cent on Jan. 1, 2008. While residents will pay slightly less for services that attract GST, such as memberships or program registra- tions, admission costs will stay the same for the most part in Pickering in order to eliminate the need to make small penny transactions at the door. Admission to public skat- ing and pre-teen dances will remain the same. However, the family 10- pass will go from $50 to $49.50, the adult 10-pass will be $31.75, rather than $32, and the shinny 20-pass will be $79.25, rather than $80. The executive committee ap- proved the adjustments on Monday, and it will go to Council for final ap- proval Monday. ELEMENTARY MY DEAR BRIANNA Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING —Brianna Arnold gets up close and personal with a piece of quartz during the Science of Snow program at the Cla- remont Library. Kids learned all about snow and how it’s formed. They also played games and visited snowflake-making areas. There’s Still Time! Register Today for Leisure, Fitness & Aquatics Programs Click to Reg at cityofpickering.com User fees static in Pickering Facility costs just less than $17 million By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — It’s the “Cadillac” of recycling plants. While some of- ficials say the Region of Durham’s Material Recovery Facility (MRF) sets a standard in blue box recy- cling some are still questioning its cost. The 68,600-square-foot facility is the fifth largest of its sort in Ontar- io. It’s expected to process 50,000 tonnes of blue box material in 2007 and has the capacity to process 115,000 tonnes a year. Located on Garrard Road in Whitby, the MRF’s grand opening on Dec. 13 was attended by some Regional councillors and staff, rep- resentatives from Metro Munici- pal Recycling Services, who will operate the MRF, Gottardo Con- struction Ltd, involved in its con- struction, and waste directors from around the Greater Toronto Area. The MRF is operational, but commissioner of works, Cliff Cur- tis, said early in the New Year trucks will begin to be diverted from the old recycling plant next door to the new MRF. “We are very pleased with the product,” Mr. Curtis said. “We got a good value for our money.” The facility cost just less than $17 million to build, but was almost $900,000 over budget and its con- struction was plagued with a high water table and inadequate soil conditions. “After months of additional work we built a recycling facility on recycled land,” said Al Gottardo, president of Gottardo Construction Ltd. “The Region made use of what would have been a useless piece of property in lieu of valuable farm- land.” However proud they are of this new facility, council has yet to ap- prove the additional costs for its construction. “The bottom line is the taxpayer,” Pickering Councillor Rick Johnson said. “I wonder if in trying to build this Cadillac of a facility we went above and beyond what was re- quired.” Even with its higher-than-ex- pected price tag, Steve Whitter, a director with Toronto’s solid waste management department, said it is an incredibly impressive facility. “When you drive through the gate and look at the building it’s awesome,” Mr. Whitter said. “It is so big and state-of-the-art.” Toronto has space issues, so they don’t have the option to build such a massive facility, but Durham’s ✦ See Awesome, Page 8 Go online to take a look inside the recycling facility JOHN GOTZAMANIS General Sales Manager LAWRENCE KAGEYAMA Used Car Sales Manager MIKE MITCHELL Business Manager MARK BULL Fleet Manager MISRAK (MIKE) ASHAGRIE Sales & Leasing Consultant CATHY HUNTLEY Sales & Leasing Consultant CHRIS SMITH Remarketing Operations Manager SYED RIZVI Leasing Manager JOANN LYNCH Business Manager KEVIN BLOIS Sales & Leasing Consultant DIANNA CHATZIKIRIAKOS RICKETTS Sales & Leasing Consultant STEVE SMITH Sales & Leasing Consultant AL DOUCETTE Sales & Leasing Consultant RAY CLEMENTS Sales & Leasing Consultant GEORGE PAPAS Sales & Leasing Consultant 4695 KINGSTON RD.4695 KINGSTON RD. 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That’s why it is essential the Durham police service work with the com- munity to counter the spread of crime, he said. “Sooner or later we’re going to see more of a prob- lem,” Insp. Townley said. “These people are migrating into our area. “Gangsters, like other criminals, will go where there’s less resistance.” Durham cops are reluctant to cite numbers in discussing gang infiltration. But a report to regional council in the fall of 2006 identified 32 gangs of varying size and influence across the region, with those based in Pickering and Ajax most closely associated with the notorious criminal orga- nizations based in Toronto. The Criminal Code de- fines a gang as an association of three or more individuals engaged in criminal enter- prise; that definition could encompass anything from the Hells Angels to the Crips to a bunch of neighbourhood kids. It is the goal of DRAVIS to both combat existing crimi- nal groups and prevent them from strengthening footholds here in Durham and recruit- ing new young members, Insp. Townley said. To do that, the new unit is focusing on two methods of operation, the first being a guns and gangs rapid re- sponse team that will inves- tigate gang-related crimes. In addition, Durham po- lice are trying to engage the community in the fight. Of- ficers with the unit will liter- ally be knocking on doors in neighbourhoods, intro- ducing themselves and their mission and seeking assis- tance and information from residents. “A five-minute door knock could save weeks of work down the road,” he said. 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OVEROVER8080CARS&TRUCKSCARS&TRUCKSTOTOCHOOSEFROMCHOOSEFROM ONEONE DAYDAY ONLY!ONLY! ONEONE DAYDAY ONLY!ONLY! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com EDITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager 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 mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is a Met- roland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community News- paper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that ad- dresses reader complaints about member newspapers. The pub- lisher reserves the right to clas- sify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Edito- rial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome 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 announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. 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: mjohnston@durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTER TO THE EDITOR What’s wrong with the Panthers? I nconsistent play plagues Junior hockey club A t times this season, the Pickering Panthers have put it all together, playing with purpose and looking every bit like a team that could and should challenge among the league leaders. At other times, they look disorganized and disinterested. Why the wild inconsistency? The Panthers, after being a solid playoff performer last year in knocking off the To- ronto Junior Canadians and the Vaughan Vipers, are in danger of falling out of a post-season berth in the OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference. So far, the Panthers have mustered a sub-par 9-21-1 record and have languished near the bottom of the conference stand- ings. Most importantly, the team is seven points behind the North York Rangers for the sixth and final playoff spot in the con- ference. And, they only have 18 games remaining in the regular season. At least one observer outside the or- ganization has noticed the talent up and down the Panthers’ roster certainly hasn’t translated on the scoreboard to date this season. That person would be new Ajax Attack head coach Gord Fournier, who’s been in the league for some years. “Pickering, to me, is a strong team, but they’re an underachieving team right now. If there’s a reason for it, I don’t know what it is,” says Fournier, whose Attack have been on the receiving end of those inspired nights when everything is purring along for the Panthers. But, those nights have been too fleeting this season. The Panthers haven’t provided the type of consistent effort needed to de- feat many of the top teams in the OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference. Last weekend, the Pan- thers stayed close to two top teams in the St. Michael’s Buzzers and the Markham Waxers but, in the final analysis, couldn’t sustain it throughout, losing 9-3 to the Buzzers and 7-3 to the Waxers. By and large, the Panthers have talent, especially on the forward lines with Greg Riggs, Chad Beal, Brendan Hann, Daniel Mandel, Jamie MacQueen and Greg Payne. Individually, MacQueen has been having a heck of a campaign with 42 points (22 goals, 20 assists) in 31 games. And, if not for injuries, Payne and Mandel would also be putting together quality seasons as two of the veteran forwards. Granted, the club has been plagued by a false start in goal, giving the team’s open- ing-game tandem of Connor Sampson and Ben Calma their walking papers in early October in favour of newcomers Brennan Poderzay and Terrance Reid, who’ve been more than adequate. The Panthers’ rebuilt blue line, with no returning veteran defencemen, is a work in progress and they’ve definitely experi- enced growing pains on the back end this season. Whatever the reasons behind the Pan- thers’ inability to play consistently solid hockey, they will have to be addressed in short order. Missing the playoffs would be a big step back for a club that was expecting so much more this season. Al Rivett’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail him at arivett@durhamregion.com Al Rivett sports editor Grim Christmas in Durham Region this year To the editor: I see a lot of stuff being written about the layoffs at Gen- eral Motors. What people are forgetting is that these layoffs affect a lot more people than just GM employees. My husband, who had worked at Johnson Controls has also lost his job as well as a few hundred others. Anything affecting GM affects a lot of businesses in the community and we need to mention these people as well. It’s going to be a very grim Christmas for a lot of families in Durham Region this year. Lisa Smith Oshawa P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 durhamregion.com Cutting trans fats teaches students fitting lesson Building healthy habits nothing but positive for young people T he bid to take aim at cutting the trans fats from school foods surely gets a passing grade from edu- cators. Given the rise in childhood obesity and the attendant problems associated with Type 2 diabetes it would be hard to find a dissenting voice anywhere. For if kids learn more in school than just what they’re taught in class it’s clear the message provided by a steady diet of french fries, potato chips and grease-laden foods isn’t a healthy one. Not for their waistlines and not for their brains, either. A bill brought forth by Education Minister Kathleen Wynne last week would see virtually all trans fats removed from school cafeteria and vending machine foods. “Get- ting rid of trans fats in our schools and providing students with healthier foods can help reduce rates of childhood obesity and help improve students’ readiness to learn,” said Ms. Wynne in the legislature last week. While it’s nice to see youngsters graduating high school with good grades it’s a hollow victory indeed if they are overweight, out of shape and in for a life full of health problems and debilitating diseases. All that knowledge without the health to go with it creates an incomplete life. And while removing junk food and dropping trans-fats from school menus isn’t the entire answer it is an impor- tant building block in developing the right attitudes for young people. For pre-teens and teenagers spend plenty of time in educational facilities and developing healthy habits there can spread to the rest of their lives. They’ll also need proper guidance on the home front and a continued effort targeting fitness as part of a bal- anced lifestyle. The goal is not just to watch what kids are putting in their mouths but also to encourage them to get up off the couch and get active. Those who design school curricula must also take a long look at building more physical activity into the average school day to ensure children get moving and keep fit. School is more than just about reading, writing and arithmetic. It’s also about finding the proper balance be- tween mind and body and educators are on the right track by eliminating trans fats. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com For more information on quitting smoking call Durham Health Connection Line at 905 666-6241 or 1 800 841-2729 or visit www.region.durham.on.ca You have it in you to quit Give your family the Christmas gift they really want. Call us now to beat the rush. This year we have supported over 1,500 people in their quit attempts. Quit Smoking Pre-Boxing Day Clearance! Mon. – Thurs. 10 am - 5 pm Fri. 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Peter Watson, Durham’s manager of waste management, said the facility can handle all of the Region’s blue box materials and will maximize revenue with dual-functioning optical sorters. “Each of the machines has the ability to separate two types of materials,” Mr. Watson said. He explained each different type of material, from plastics to aluminum, will be sorted out, bailed and sold. “It gives us high quality material,” he said. “From the resident’s point of view, they can continue to put out blue box material in exactly the same way, but when it comes here it is sorted in a highly efficient manner.” The facility was funded by the Re- gion and monies from the federal Gas Tax Revenues. At the opening ceremony, Damian Bassett, the chief executive officer of Stewardship Ontario, presented the Region with a cheque for more than $300,000 to fund one of the machines that can sort two types of materials. ✦ ‘Awesome’ from page 1 DURHAM — An investigation by Dur- ham drug cops led to charges against three people -- and the discovery of two substantial marijuana growing op- erations. Drug Enforcement Unit officers ex- ecuted a warrant at a Belfountain Drive address in Whitby Friday evening, seiz- ing 218 pot plants in various stages of growth and thousands of dollars worth of growing equipment. Street value of the drugs is estimated at $218,000, po- lice said. Three Markham residents -- Qiu Yu Cai, 36; Yee Chee Keong, 26, and 36- year-old Zhi Hui Guan -- face charges of drug production and possession, as well as possessing proceeds of crime. Mr. Guan is also charged with theft of hydro. Three charged after grow op found AJAX — Four organizations received a total of $7,500 via the first group of grants ever awarded by the Ajax Community Fund. Renrick Ashby, chairman of the Ajax Community Fund Advisory Committee, an- nounced the recipients at Monday’s Ajax council meeting. The money was divided between Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax and Pickering ($1,600), Girls Incorporated of Durham ($334), Scouts Canada ($1,500) and Com- munity Justice Alternatives of Durham Re- gion ($4,066). Big Brothers and Sisters and Girls Incorporated received additional fund- ing from the Durham Community Founda- tion. The Town of Ajax is the first community in Durham to create its own endowment under the Durham Community Foundation. The interest generated off a $200,000 endow- ment funds the grants. Mr. Ashby said the goal is to keep growing the endowment so more groups can benefit. “As I promised in September, we will be aggressive in identifying potential donors,” he said. For the month of December, Arby’s Restaurant has selected the Ajax Commu- nity Fund as its charity of choice and will be accepting donations from customers. 603 Church Street North, Ajax. 905-686-8187 1822 Whites Road, Pickering. 905-421-0111Some restrictions applySome restrictions apply Bring in this ad and receive aBring in this ad and receive a FREE Tanning SessionFREE Tanning Session.. DECEMBERDECEMBER isis Vitamin D MonthVitamin D Month Vitimin D has been linked to the reduced risk of breast, colon and prostate cancer. Vit D is produced when the skin is exposed to UVB regardless if that UVB comes from the sun or a tanning bed. 7>ÌV ÊvÀÊÕÀ LÀV ÕÀiÊÊÌ`>޽à «>«iÀ THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJAX — The deadline to submit a self-di- rected workbook for the Community Safety Strategy has been extended to Dec. 16. The Town of Ajax, The Youth Centre and Safe Communities of Pickering Ajax (SCOPA) want to give residents enough time to pro- vide input and feedback. Workbooks can be completed individually or with family, friends or neighbours. Copies of the workbook are available at www.townofajax.com and from Town facili- ties, including recreation centres and librar- ies. Ajax Community Fund distributes grants for the first time Deadline extended for safety workbooks 7ANT TO REACH 8 MORE CONSUMERS 4HEN YOU NEED A -ARKETPLACE &EATURE !D 7ITH A &EATURED AD YOU WILL s 3TAND OUR WITH UP TO PHOTOS s 'RAB ATTENTION WITH AN AD HIGHLIGHT s !PPEAR AT THE TOP OF RESULTS PAGE /NLY PER MONTH 'ET 9OURS 4ODAY -ARKETPLACE 3ERVICES Friday, Dec. 14th - Sunday, Dec. 16th Friday: 6pm-close & Saturday: First 3 hours only! When you use your Hbc Credit Card or Hbc MasterCard™ On sale & clearance-priced merchandise. Save 15%* on regular-priced merchandise. *Some exclusions apply. See below details. SHOP & SAVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS & DON’T PAY UNTIL JUNE! NO monthly payments for 6 months NO deferral fee! NO interest! On almost everything in the store! When you use your Hbc Credit Card or Hbc MasterCard™ on a minimum purchase of $200 (before taxes).** 15 %*save an extra 40%ff All indoor & outdoor Christmas décor 20%ff • All Christmas gift baskets (In confectionary & housewares departments). •Chocolates by LINDT, GUYLIAN, WALKERS & CADBURY 40%ff Women’s fall & winter fashions by STYLE&CO., IZOD & POINT ZERO Excludes Nygård silk cashmere sweaters & new spring arrivals. 40%ff • All women’s winter boots Reg. $79.99-$350 Sale $47.99-$209.99 • All men’s, women’s & kids’ slippers Reg. $9.99-$65 Sale $5.99-$29.99 Off our regular prices. THIS WEEKEND ONLY SAVE AN EXTRA All clearance-priced men’s, women’s, kids’ & infants’ apparel & intimates Excludes outerwear. Off last ticketed prices.30% + Receive a $15 Bay Savings Card When you make a fragrance purchase of $75 or more (before taxes). Redeemable on your next purchase anywhere in the store.* * Savings Cards are redeemable only at the Bay between December 14th to December 16th on a minimum purchase of $50 or more (before taxes). Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. Excludes all official Canadian Olympic merchandise. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. Special payment plans are available on approved credit with your Hbc Credit Card or Hbc MasterCard® on the identified items. Not applicable in Quebec. Credit extended by GE Money. If you default under the plan your Hbc Account Agreement, then the terms and annual interest rate set out therein (for Hbc Credit Cards, 28.8% and for Hbc MasterCards, the greater of 18.5% or Prime plus 14.5%, or if you subscribe to insurance for your Hbc Credit Card, a maximum of 46.7% and for Hbc MasterCards 46.7% or the greater of 38.9% or Prime plus 32.6% or any lower rate provided in your account agreement) will apply as of your next monthly statement. “Prime” means the prime rate published in the Globe and Mail on the last Friday of the month preceding your billing cycle. For full details, go to www.Hbc.com, call 1-800-263-2599 or see a store associate. *15% discount excludes: Cosmetics & fragrances, West End Shop/Boutique Le Président, James Jeans, JS Collection dresses & suits, Laundry dresses, Tavan & Mitto dresses, KOPA, Tahari by A.S. Levine, Louben dresses, suits, & sportswear and Pure Lime, Swarovski crystal, Gucci watches, Spanx hosiery, Dooney & Bourke handbags, Calvin Klein handbags, furniture, major appliances, home entertainment, mattresses, Hbc Gift Cards, pharmacy & tobacco products & licensed departments. CA Day discount cannot be combined with New Account Discount. Other exclusions may apply. See in-store for details. Region reports its first confirmed case of influenza More people getting vaccinated this year DURHAM — As winter kicks in, it appears more people across the region are getting the flu shot than did by this point last year. Community flu clinics opened Nov. 1 and according to the Dur- ham Region Health Department, more residents have made an ef- fort to protect themselves from the influenza virus. The health department reported 12,450 local residents had the flu shot this fall, which is 1,666 more than last year. The first confirmed case of influ- enza “A” has been reported with a young child infected who had not received his flu shot. The Health Department sees a trend every year with the spread of influenza often begins with young children, spreads to adults and on to institutional settings such as nursing homes. All Ontario residents over the age of six months are eligible to receive the flu shot. Those who haven’t re- ceived their shots can attend three more community clinics sched- uled this season. The remaining clinics will be on Dec. 17 and Jan. 7 and 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Durham Region Headquarters at 605 Ross- land Rd. E., Whitby, By appoint- ment only, residents can phone 905-668-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 to reserve a spot at the headquarters building in Whitby. The vaccination is also available for free at most doctors’ offices and medical clinics. The health department also re- minds residents to practice good hygiene during the holiday season and all year long by covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough and always wash your hands thor- oughly and frequently to help con- trol the spread of germs. 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Some items may be special orders. GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALTH THIS HOLIDAY! WE GUARANTEE THE LOWEST PRICES IN CANADA.† Shrouds Optional Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 50%-70% less than most funeral homes Showroom Open To Public Metal & Wood Caskets, Urns Free Delivery to Funeral Homes 416-321-5688 1-866-511-5688 235 Nugget Ave. Unit 21, Scarborough, ON www.casketdepot.ca durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 Now is the time to get your flu shotOshawa Hells Angel one of 14 arrested in Operation Drill DURHAM — An Oshawa man was among 14 Hells Angels arrested across Canada Wednesday morn- ing, as part of Operation Drill, an RCMP-Winnipeg Police initiative to target organized crime. James Heickert, a member of the Oshawa Hells Angels chapter, was one of three men charged with con- spiracy to commit murder. Officials wouldn’t say who the intended tar- gets were. Also arrested was Dale Donovan, president of the Manitoba Hells An- gels, who was charged with instruct- ing someone to commit an offence for a criminal organization, partici- pating in a criminal organization, conspiring to traffic in drugs and possessing the proceeds of crime. More than 250 police officers were involved in the operation, which resulted in the seizure of 11 kilograms of cocaine, 2,000 tablets of methamphetamine, $70,000 in cash, guns, vehicles and other prop- erty. Among the others arrested were two men from Thompson, Man., -- Dean Gurniak and Stan- ley Anthony Lucovic are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to traffic in drugs - - and Minnesota resident Benjamin James Hamlin, who was charged with conspiracy to import firearms into Canada. All the accused are scheduled appeared in a Winnipeg court Thursday.drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONEFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while Regional Councillor Rick Johnson will be in store to talk about his recent “Take A Seat” Challenge. This week, Councillor Johnson had a new prespective on his daily duties around Ajax - from the seat of a mobility scooter! For people caring for a loved one with mobility issues or a disability, not every gift fits easily under a tree. This year, if you are looking for something that gives a little more, visit the new Shoppers Home Health Care store in Ajax on Tuesday, December 18 for a free personal consultation. March of Dimes staff will be on hand to help you find holiday gifts that can help enhance mobility, increase safety and independence and bring joy to the lives of people with special needs and their caregivers. KINGSTO N R D W WESTNEY RD SHARWOOD AVE S 401 2 Wheelchairs & Scooters Lift Chairs & Adjustable Beds Stairlifts & Home Elevators Bathroom Safety Products Medical Supplies ...and more 260 Kingston Road West, Unit 23, Ajax 905-427-4171 Tuesday, December 18th, 2-4 pm PLUS Leading the way to healthier, independent lifestyles. Our new Ajax store is now open! For more than 56 years, March of Dimes Canada has helped people with physical disabilities explore new directions, gain more independence, and define their own lives. Independence Give the gift of LETZ-DANCE GET HEALTHY! GET HAPPY! GET DANCING! Salsa, Cha Cha, Rhumba, Merangue, Jive, Tango, Foxtrot, Waltz & more Adult & Children Classes Practice & Fun Nights Come with a Partner...Come with a Friend • Come Alone...But Come Have Fun! A great way to get exercise! • Learn to dance like the stars 1884 Altona Rd. Pickering 647-724-5089 / 647-883-2232 www.letz-dance.com ONE FREE SESSION WITH THIS AD Old Ajax Plaza next to Home Hardware 905.683.0407 ALLALL Jewellery & Watches on sale 150th Anniversary REGISTER TODAY 416-412-0404 www.icesports.com 2008 Winter2008 Winter ProgramsPrograms LEARN TO SKATELEARN TO SKATE • Youth and Adult• Youth and Adult • All Skill Levels• All Skill Levels HOCKEY DEVELOPMENTHOCKEY DEVELOPMENT • Youth and Adult• Youth and Adult • All Skill Levels• All Skill Levels Learn to Skate &Learn to Skate & Hockey DevelopmentHockey Development December 31, 2007 toDecember 31, 2007 to January 4, 2008January 4, 2008 $$9999startstart fromfrom WINTERWINTER BREAK CAMPSBREAK CAMPS Ajax 105 Bayly St. W. 905-683-2212 New and Resale JEWELLERY 25% to 50% Ajax location only. Excluding consignment items. Not valid with any other offer. OFF We Pay CASH for New and Used Items! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Mittens on the tree AJAX — Cathy Fitzsimmons, a senior information assistant at the Ajax Public Library, hangs a pair of mittens on the Rotary Mitten Tree. The mittens will be donated to the Salvation Army. FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS: Visit durhamregion.typepad.com Bellissimo suits from $139.99 Pickering Town Centre, 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering 905-831-5153 First Simcha Shopping Centre, 1899 Brock Road, Pickering 905-428-9451 tiptoptailors.ca TIP:Set bold objectives. Especially at the office party. A brand new 3 disc set including 2 CDs of 30 classics, 3 new songs, and a bonus track. Plus 1 DVD of 33 videos and new never before seen footage. Garth Brooks Big Shiny Tunes 12 Includes 18 killer tracks from the best rock and alternative artists of the year including Billy Talent, Alexisonfire, Fall Out Boy, Rise Against, Sum 41, Three Days Grace and more! 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See in store for complete details. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Susan Siopis has her fingers crossed that Decem- ber will be a sunny but cold month. “If we have weather like we have today, every day, for the rest of December, then my bud- get will be out the window,” the Regional works department director said in an interview on Dec. 11, when snow and freez- ing rain hammered the Region. Durham’s snow removal budget has already exceeded the $6 million mark that was earmarked for 2007. “We expect to spend $6.7 mil- lion by the end of the year,” she said. “The reason we got caught in 2007 was because we were on budget in 2006. We bud- geted $5.8 million and we spent $5.8 million, so we thought $6 million would be enough. “Needless to say we are ask- ing for more money in 2008. We will be asking for $6.7 million,” she said. The winter maintenance bud- get includes plowing, sanding, salting, snow removal and snow fence set up and torn down. “There are things that people don’t think much about,” Ms. Si- opis said. “Like winter drainage routes need to be maintained and the budget also includes funding for spring cleanup.” One might think a mild win- ter, like last winter, would mean less money spent on winter maintenance, but last January the mild weather cost the Re- gion a lot of money. “For us, a mild winter, par- ticularly in the north, is some- times more costly. Up north we fear the mild winter,” she said. “It can melt the snow and leave roads wet, then as the tem- perature drops at night it can freeze.” The big variance in weather across the Region makes bud- geting difficult, Ms. Siopis said. In the lakeshore communities, she said there are on average 30 winter events a year whereas in the north it wouldn’t be odd for there to be 60 events. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Snowy days like the one on Tuesday are eating into the Region’s snow removal budget, which is expected to be over by about $700,000 by the end of 2007. Region snowed over by winter weather Gran Bahia Principe 1 week - All inclusive December 22/sig Taxes $266$1588 Qualton Club Taxes $276$1227 1 week - All inclusive December 27/sq 1 week - All inclusive January 3/nol Taxes $318 Catalonia Junior Suites $867 Holiday Village Golden Beach 1 week - All inclusive January 5/sig Taxes $318$598 Melia Santa Maria Taxes $209$748 1 week - All inclusive January 3/ath punta cana santa clara ixtapa Posada Real Taxes $276$947 1 week - All inclusive January 1/sq Vila Petra Aparthotel 2nd Week Free 2 weels - All inclusive Jan 28 Feb 4, 11/sig Taxes $187$988 23 days - All/cruise Apr 13 - May 4/sq Taxes $495 Ocean Crossing/Italy Tour $2849 transatlantic/italy Pateo Village /2nd Week Free 2 weeks - Air/hotel Jan 28, Feb 4, 11/sig Taxes $187$848 Decameron Aquarium 1 week - All inclusive January 10/nol Taxes $256$697 los cabos san andres portugal portugal puerto plata jamaica WITH NEW OFFICES IN AJAX-PICKERING TO SERVE YOU BETTER Alison Petrie CA-CIRP, Trustee in Bankruptcy 905.837.0000 Call our new ofÀ ces located at 1099 Kingston Rd., Suite 230 for a free consultation Visit online www.alisonpetrie.com Looking for alternatives to bankruptcy? Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Cassandra Today’s carrier of the week is Cassandra. Cassandra en- joys rep soccer & basketball. Cassandra has received a din- ner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza & Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Cassandra for being our Carrier of the Week. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s Friday December 14, 2007 * 2001 Audio Video Ajax/Pick. * Ajax IDA Pharmacy Ajax * Bad Boy Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Bargain Shop Ajax/Pick. * Ben Moss Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Canon Canada Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Easy Home Ajax/Pick. * EB Games Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future shop Ajax/Pick. * Garbo Jewellers Ajax/Pick. * General Motors Ajax/Pick. * Globo Shoes Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax * Home Outfi tters Ajax/Pick. * Jewels by Koby Ajax/Pick. * Kitchen Stuff Plus Ajax/Pick. * Linens N Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Piano House Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Town Centre Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Scar. * Rogers Retail Ajax/Pick. * Rogers Wireless Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Sobeys Ajax/Pick. * Sofa 999 Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Telus Mobility Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * The Brick Ajax/Pick. * The Source by Circuit City Ajax/Pick. * United Furniture Ajax/Pick. * Walia Discount Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com Three entrepreneurs honoured By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Many volunteers in the com- munity run small businesses, says Barbara M. Lorne, public relations and events direc- tor for Benefits for Women (BFW). “They can’t (always) donate the money of course, because they don’t usually have that great of a cash flow, but they can donate the time,” she said. On Nov. 15, BFW held its first Phenomenal Women Awards Dinner at Carruther’s Creek Golf and Country Club in Ajax. Monica Olenroot founded the non-profit organiza- tion, which provides support and services for women through workshops and online, connecting entrepreneurs with consumers. Three women were honoured for their en- trepreneurship and volunteer efforts. “They were all incredible,” Ms. Lorne said. “All the nominees have done a lot.” Recipient and Oshawa resident Kim Be- atty founded Beatty Inc. 10 years ago. It pro- vides marketing, graphic and print services to small and medium-sized businesses. She started it up because she feels small busi- nesses don’t have the same resources avail- able as larger ones. “They have to concentrate on what their core competencies are, which is providing services to their customers,” she said. She has won the Director’s Award for Service from Friends of Second Marsh, and has volunteered from the time she was 14, when she canvassed with her mother for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. “(My mother’s) mindset was basi- cally ‘You do what you can when you can however you can’,” she said. Ms. Beatty volunteers more now that her schedule’s more flexible with her own business. She hopes to be a role model for her daughter, who volunteers as a high school requirement because “if I’m not going to do it myself, I’m not a very good example.” She’s also president of the Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Club of Dur- ham. It has a bursary program that provides emergency funding for women at Durham College, the University of Ontario Institute of Technology or Trillium College who need money for necessities such as diapers or car repairs. “These are women who have an extreme need, but they have a vision and that is they’re going to pull themselves up by their boot straps,” she said. Whitby resident Joyce Marshall was an- other recipient. She established three (pre- school program) nursery schools in the 1970s and 1980s when it was “pre-JK and pre a-lot-of-moms-going-to-work.” One school, Small World Nursery School in Whitby, is still running and she teaches there twice a week. When Ms. Marshall was a stay-at-home mom and her youngest son was born, her other children were older and she felt he needed to be around other kids. “So I put him in nursery school and just stayed as a volunteer,” she said. “I’ve been there ever since and he’s 38 years old.” Ms. Marshall earned her Early Childhood Education diploma through Durham Col- lege and Centennial College. She later became board chairwoman at Durham College, and currently has a bur- sary in her name. She is now president of the Victoria Order of Nurses (VON) Durham, which provides home care, exercise and other programs to seniors in homes. She also knits and sews for Operation Christmas Child, which deliv- ers shoe boxes containing items for children across the world. “Last year, I made 40 dresses for them,” she said. Ms. Marshall won the Whitby Chamber of Commerce Peter Perry award last year, and is also a member of BPW Durham. Bowmanville resident Sandra Cousins is a business associate with PPL Legal Care of Canada. It mar- kets and underwrites legal expense plans for small business owners, home business owners and fami- lies. It’s a subsidiary of a New York Stock Exchange company, Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc., and has been in Canada for 10 years. “It’s an area I’ve always been interested in and have worked in,” she said. Ms. Cousins completed both university and college in legal services in South Amer- ica, and is the program director at the Dur- ham Home and Small Business Association. Although her children are grown up, “while they were home, it was always a juggling act.” But she explained she mainly worked around their schedules. “I worked during the time that they would get on the bus and off of the bus,” she said. “That’s basically it.” Gifts for the winners included a special pin, a BFW membership and more than $150 worth of products. Other nominees included: June Castanha - Zahra’s School of Belly- dance Neema Lakhani - Celestial Delights Renee Munro - ImageMatters Mary Roy - ReMax First Realty Ltd. Durham’s phenomenal women an ‘incredible’ lot Kim Beatty Joyce MarshallSandra Cousins NE123G707 ©2007. Sears Canada Inc. NE061G507 © 2007. Sears Canada Inc. Sat. & Sun. Don’t pay ’til April 2008 **plus collect points*** 20 % off Fragrances When you use your Sears Card or Sears®MasterCard®and spend $300 or more, including taxes, on almost anything in the store including furniture, sleep sets & major appliances Excludes items in our Toronto Street Shops. 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The real estate market is no exception when it comes to the do-it- yourself phenomenon says Ken Malyon of PropertyGuys. com. “In fact, the private home sale revolution is sweeping across the country.” Now represented in over 90 territories & 600 communities in Canada, PropertyGuys.com has become the country’s leading private sale network. Most of its success can be attributed to the fact that home sellers are saving thousands of dollars in real estate commission fees. “Clients can now pay for their child’s university education or buy a new car or upgrade their appliances. Others simply put that equity into their next home & it’s all because they were able to sell their property commission free”, says Malyon. Sellers are equally pleased by how easy the private sale process can be with the help of PropertyGuys.com. The method of selling a home privately the PropertyGuys.com way is simple, aff ordable & proven to work. Home sellers pay a fl at rate based on the market driven package they choose to utilize, from self-serve to full-serve. In addition they benefi t from marketing tools such as a Canada wide Website listing, directional signs, professional for sale signage, local print advertising, a 360 degree virtual tour of their home on the internet including several photographs & open house signs. More importantly, franchise owners like Malyon, who have undergone extensive training to become Private Sale Professionals (PSP), guide sellers through the process. After working in the consumer electronics distribution business, Malyon was looking for another outlet for his 27 year sales & marketing experience. “I found this company’s approach to be the most professional because it is nationwide with a strong head offi ce. It gives customers more marketing exposure in a very high profi le, professional way.” The private sale phenomenon of PropertyGuys.com is defi nitely a step in the right direction for sellers who want more control over how their homes are sold & where their hard earned money is directed. “I believe people realize the high cost of real estate fees & see the substantial savings of selling privately. That’s the bottom line,” says Malyon. For more information about PropertyGuys.com call Ken Malyon at 1-877-857-2333 or visit www.PropertyGuys.com www.PropertyGuys.com • 1-877-857-2333 STUNNING EXECUTIVE IN AJAX ENCLAVE $574,999Brings A New Real Estate Concept To Homeowners In Durham Region HOW MUCH CAN YOU SAVE BY SELLING YOUR OWN HOME? YOU CAN SAVE THIS MUCH BY SELLING YOUR HOME PRIVATELY EXAMPLE x Estimate value of your home (assumes 5%) Estimated Real Estate Commision @ 5% =.05 $19,950.00 Add 5% GST on Commision =x 1.05 $20,947.50 1.247x =$26,121.53Add Income Tax on Savings (Home equity dollars are after tax) $399,000.00 Nearly new Tribute home near Deer Creek Golf Course. 3847 sq.ft. “Matisse” model with 4 bedrooms, 4½ baths, and a 2 storey “great room” with double gas fi replace. Thousands in upgrades. Fabulous location on premium conservation lot. Call 416-451-3577 or view full listing (ID 194101) on the web at www.propertyguys.com BRAND NEW FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE $238,500Sought after “Greenwich” model with 2 bedrooms + den + 2 full baths. Open concept kitchen with ceramic fl oor. Includes appliances. Great neighbourhood for young families, close to all amenities Call 416-804-7399 or view full listing (ID 194102) on web at awww.propertyguys.com SUPERB BUNGALOW WITH LOFT IN STOUFFVILLE $459,000Custom 4 Bedroom bungalow with 2 bedroom Studio Loft in prestige location. Separate side entrance to fully fi nished basement. Large 2-tiered custom deck and sunroom with bay window. Quiet neighbourhood with mature trees, close to GO station. Call 416-888-9951or view full listing (ID 184015) on web at www.propertyguys.com PICTURE PERFECT CONDO $139,900Nearly new 1 bedroom condo in Bowmanville just minutes from 401 & Hwy 2. Walk to shopping, banks and theatre. Includes all appliances. Complex has party room, games room and fully equipped gym. Call 905-999-8415 or view full listing (ID 44023) on web at www.propertyguys.com BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME ON 1 ACRE LOT $549,000Superb quality 3300 sq. ft. home in north Courtice with solid oak trim & fl ooring throughout. Gorgeous landscaping. Many extras, must see to appreciate. Call 905-571-2199 or view full listing (ID 0001659) on web at www.propertyguys.com PRIVATE RETREAT IN THE HEART OF AJAX $289,0003 bedroom, air conditioned, 2 storey home on a large lot. Lovely private backyard with in ground pool. No neighbours at back. Cottage in the city. Call 905-426-7541 or view full listing (ID 0001825) on web at www.propertyguys.com IMMACULATE JR. EXECUTIVE IN AJAX $339,900Modern 2200 sq.ft. 4 bedroom home in Oak Meadows. Vaulted ceiling, ceramic & bamboo hardwood fl oors, and stainless steel appliances. Basement is 90% fi nished. A home you will be proud of ! Call 905-686-2900 or view full listing (ID 194100) on web at www.propertyguys.com SCENIC YARD OVERLOOKING RAVINE $284,900A lovely 4 bedroom, 2 storey home in Bowmanville with easy access to Hwy. 401. Sparkling, up-to-date decor, with fully fi nished basement. Numerous upgrades. Call 905-697-4280 or view full listing (ID 194002) on web at www.propertyguys.com QUALITY BROOKLIN TOWNHOUSE $253,900Bright spacious 1627 sq. ft. end unit, 2 storey townhouse, attached by garage only. Sought after “Adderly” model. In quiet neighbourhood, close to schools, community centre & shopping. Call 905-425-0685 or view full listing (ID 194001) on web at www.propertyguys.com BUILD A BUSINESS IN UXBRIDGE $149,000Commercial building lot (0.8 acres) next to “Technology Square” Business Centre on Main St. N. in Uxbridge. Paved road access and servicing is in. Zoning permits a wide range of commercial and light industrial uses. Call 416-500-0091 or view full listing (ID 194003) on web at www.propertyguys.com Ken Malyon,Ken Malyon, Franchise Owner/PresidentFranchise Owner/President =x .05 (assumes 5%) $ Estimated Real Estate Commision @ 5%Estimate value of your home = 1.247 $x =Add Income Tax on Savings (Home equity dollars are after tax) x 1.05 $Add 5% GST on Commision THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com Talking about wind chill By Stefanie Swinson sswinson@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Michelle Nelson’s Grade 5 class at Ecole Walter E. Harris in Os- hawa will be delivering the forecast for the month of December. The topic for this month’s “Be a We- bcaster” is wind chill. Log on to media- mash.ca every Friday afternoon to watch the students tell you what the weather will be like for the weekend. On this week’s broadcast, the webcast- ers will help you with your holiday shop- ping. They’ll tell you what the best gifts are to buy for your kids. And they know, because these are the gifts they want from Santa Claus. “It’s a great opportunity for our school,” said Mrs. Nelson. “I wish we could do it every year.” In total, nine lucky Grade 5 and 6 class- es in schools throughout Durham will be presenting weekly weathercasts dur- ing the school year in conjunction with Metroland Durham Region Media Group and 680 News. Each school gets to pro- duce the webcasts for one month. There are six more classes to go. Metroland’s videographer, Stefanie Swinson, and meteorologist Jill Taylor of 680 News, will visit the chosen classes. Each webcast will include the weekend weather forecast and one other news item, such as a “streeter” in which a Junior We- bcaster will ask classmates about a given topic, a report on weather patterns for the coming month or a news report on an en- vironmental initiative in the school. And one lucky student from each school will get the chance to visit 680 News, taking a tour with Ms. Taylor. Log on to www.mediamash.ca to watch November webcaster Emily Nielsen’s tour at 680 News. Ms. Taylor surprised her with the chance to read the weather live on the a.m. radio station. “Listening to my voice on the radio... it was pretty embarrassing,” said the Grade 6 student. “But it was definitely the best part of the tour.” Ecole Walter E. Harris wants to ‘Be a Webcaster!’ Look for these classes to webcast in the new year: Shannon Johnstone’s Grade 5 class at Central Public School, Bowmanville, with Leisa Rook, teacher/librarian Carolyn Bartlett’s Grade 6 class at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School, Pickering Brent Wragg’s Grade 5 class at Mead- owcrest Public School, Brooklin Tracy Robertson’s Grade 5 class at Father Joseph Venini Catholic School, Oshawa; Ellen Campbell’s Grade 5/6 class at Quaker Village Public School, Ux- bridge; Paula Roberts’s Grade 6 class at Vaughan Willard Public School, Pickering. 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I’m dreamin’ of a White Christmas! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 BUSINESS NEWS Thinking green takes the trophy DURHAM — Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority is thinking green thoughts this December. The biannual Watershed Awards and Environmental Expo was held earlier this week at Camp Samac in Oshawa to honour 20 outstanding members of the community who have contributed to CLOCA’s watersheds. Eight Special Recognition Watershed awards were handed out to individu- als and groups who have continuously taken the time to showcase their lead- ership for helping with the health of the watersheds. Twelve associations and environmentally-friendly citizens were also honoured at the awards gala by wining the 2007 Watershed Awards. Award Winning Environmentalists Special Recognition Award Winners: - Oshawa Parkwood Rotary Club - Dan MacDonald - Environment Canada’s Canadian Wildlife Service - Oak Ridges Moraine Foundation - Regional Municipality of Durham’s Works Department - TD Friends of the Environment - Ontario Power Generation’s Darling- ton and Pickering Nuclear - The Ontario Trillium Foundation 2007 Watershed Award Recipients: - Fisheries Community Advisory Coun- cil - Port Darlington Community Associa- tion - Mountain Equipment Co-op - Sandra and Luke Andrews - Tomar Farm’s Mitch Morawetz - Sharon and Rick Rosnak - Libby Racansky - Regional Municipality of Durham - Lions Club of Courtice - Durham Region Field Naturalists New bill would cut auto tax DURHAM — A new bill, designed to boost domestic auto sales and help the sagging manufacturing sector, has been brought to the provincial legisla- ture by Oshawa’s MPP. If passed, the legislation will remove the fuel conservation tax when a new passenger or sport utility vehicle man- ufactured in North America is pur- chased. Jerry Ouellette said the new bill will also bring financial relief to the consumer. The flat tax only applies to certain new vehicles such as passen- ger vehicles using 6 litres or more of gasoline or diesel per 100 kilometres of highway driving, or sport utility ve- hicles using 8 or more litres. Oshawa-built Chevrolet Impala, like most passenger vehicles are taxed $75, while a SUV’s flat tax costs from $75 for the Pontiac Torrent, up to $400 for a GMC Envoy or Yukon. DURHAM — The November numbers are in for General Motors sales and it isn’t looking very good. With the company’s overall sales down 10.2 per cent from the same month last year, GM dealers only delivered a total of 28,071 vehicles. With the company’s sales in a slump, GM hopes its recently- launched vehicles will help bring revenue back up. While the general sales of cars and trucks have dropped since 2006, some vehicles are creating a buzz in the industry. The new Chevro- let Malibu and Malibu Hybrid have received great product reviews and good customer acceptance so far. Cadillac sales have gone up 2.9 per cent overall, with the award- winning Cadillac CTS. Small fuel- efficient vehicle sales, including the Pontiac Wave and Chevrolet Aveo, continue to do well with a com- bined total of a 16.8 per cent in- crease and the Pontiac Vibe doing exceptionally well with a 31.3 per cent increase. With the sales of some GM ve- hicles going up, the numbers are still much lower than the total sales of November 2006. Shedding some light at the end of a dark tunnel for GM, the auto giant was honoured with four “Best New” vehicle awards by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). With over 60 new vehicles to compete against in the entire AJAC Test-Fest evaluation, GM was able to win Best New Small Car with its fuel efficient Saturn Astra. The Saturn Vue beat out 10 competi- tor crossover utility vehicles and won the Best New CUV between $35,000 and $60,000 award. Best New CUV over $60,000 award went to the Buick Enclave. And lastly, the Oshawa-made Chevrolet Silverado won the Best New Pickup Truck. While one of the awards went to the locally-produced Silverado, the current top-selling vehicles are not from Oshawa’s car and truck plants. The company continues to struggle with layoffs and shutdowns, but hopes the award-winning vehicles will earn more stamina in the auto market and help fix the steady sales decline. CREDIT PROBLEMS? 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HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Durham Region Health Department 905-668-7711 or 1-800-841-2729 ext. 3241 www.region.durham.on.ca Motorized Snow Vehicle Operator’s Licence Driver Training Courses Available in Port Perry,Uxbridge &Pontypool during December, January &February MotorizedSnowVehicle Operator’sLicence DriverTrainingCourses AvailableinPortPerry,Uxbridge &PontypoolduringDecember, January&February WIFE WANTED Due to massive overstock, Singer Sewing Centre is offering for sale to the public a limited number of new spe- cial 2007 HEAVY DUTY Zig-Zag sewing machines which are industrial strength and sew on all fabrics, denim, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl, silk. EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER. No attachments needed for button holes (any size), monograms, hems, sews on buttons, satin overcasts, darns, appliqués and more. 80 stitch functions, simulated serging stitch. Just set dials and see magic happen. 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Proof of age is to be presented in the form of a Baptismal Certificate and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Birth Registration or Passport. 4. To register your child, one or both parents/guardians must be Catholic and a registered Separate School supporter. PLEASE NOTE: x The format of the Kindergarten Program (every day for a half day or full day on alternate days) will be a local school decision. x "In accordance with Board's JK/SK Program Delivery Model Policy, schools will conduct a School Community Survey to assist Catholic School Council in making a recommendation to the Principal with respect to the JK/SK Program to be implemented over the next three years. This input will gathered every three years as required by Policy. Please contact your local school to determine when and how you may provide input by completing a survey." x Parents are requested to bring available health records on immunization, allergies, etc. x To determine the location of your area school please visit the Board Website at: http://locator.dcdsb.ca x Please contact your local school prior to January 11, 2008 to obtain particular details and/or make arrangements for registration. AJAX SCHOOLS: Brother Andre C.S. 60 Seggar Avenue (905) 619-8021 Mother Teresa C.S. 15 Fishlock Street (905) 426-7064 St. Bernadette C.S. 41 Bayly Street East (905) 683-0571 St. Catherine of Siena C.S. 15 Bennett Avenue (905) 427-6105 St. Francis de Sales C.S. 72 Church Street South (905) 683-3320 St. James C.S. 10 CloverRidge Drive West (905) 427-3327 St. Jude C.S. 68 Coles Avenue (905) 428-9304 St. Patrick C.S. 280 Delaney Drive (905) 427-2866 PICKERING SCHOOLS: Holy Redeemer C.S. (English & French Immersion) 747 Liverpool Road South (905) 839-5409 Our Lady of the Bay C.S. 795 Eyer Drive (905) 839-2532 St. Anthony Daniel C.S. 2090 Duberry Drive (905) 427-9610 St. Elizabeth Seton C.S. 490 Strouds Lane (905) 839-0005 St. Isaac Jogues C.S. 1166 Finch Avenue (905) 839-1844 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S. 1765 Meadowview Avenue (905) 831-3651 St. Monica C.S. 275 Twyn Rivers Drive (905) 509-6691 St. Wilfrid C.S. 2360 Southcott Road (905) 427-6225 P. Pulla ~ Director of Education M.A. Martin ~ Chair of the Board P. Pulla ~ Director of Education J. McCafferty ~ Chair of the Board THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com BUSINESS NEWS General Motors hopes new-vehicle buzz continues DURHAM — Home buyers are now open to spend a little extra in order to help the environment. A new poll by Ipsos Reid for TD Canada Trust Green Building found three out of four homebuy- ers don’t mind paying up to 10 per cent more for earth-friendly attributes. The most popular rea- son buyers are willing to spend more now is to save energy costs in the future and increase the resale value of their home. Not only is saving money a major bonus for homebuyers, but half also want to help save the environment by reducing waste and harmful emis- sions. “Over the last few years, we’ve seen an increased awareness of environmental building features among Canadian homeown- ers and prospective buyers,” said Joan Dal Bianco, vice president of real estate secured landing at TD Canada Trust. While newer home- buyers are looking to help the en- vironment, many Canadians are keeping the earth in mind as they make renovations on their homes. With Canadians doing their part by going green, 81 per cent of in- dividuals polled believe govern- ment should provide incentives or subsidies to home owners willing to buy or build environmentally- friendly homes. However, only 38 per cent of those polled believe a carbon tax should be imposed on home owners who ignore earth- friendly building materials and methods. Spend a little now on your home to save later ONLINE SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregiondurhamregion.com.com FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednes- days and Fridays at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 7 p.m. The fun is at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6302. CRAFTS: Seniors are invit- ed to join the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club to knit, cro- chet, or do any craft. Social time is included to meet new friends and reconnect with past friends. The club supplies most material with items going to the Seniors’ Bazaar. Crafts begin at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information, call Peggy at 905-686-1573. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week and deals with addictions of all types, including co- dependency. Everyone wel- come. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: A blood donor clinic at the McLean Community Centre in the banquet hall, 95 Magill Dr., Ajax, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To make an appoint- ment, call 1-888-236-6283. CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT: Join the Pickering Naturalists Club for its an- nual Christmas Bird Count. Pickering is divided into 10 territories, each covered by a counter or two. If you have not participated before you can accompany a more experienced team member. To register call Alan Woods at 647-200- 6063. There is a $5 partici- pant fee. CHRISTMAS PLAY: The youth of St. Paul’s on the Hill present the play, ‘He Sent us and Angel,’ about how teenagers learn the true meaning of Christmas. The play is at 7 p.m. at St. Paul’s on the Hill Anglican Church, 882 Kingston Rd., Pickering, just east of Whites Road. Admission is a non-perishable food item for the St. Paul’s on the Hill Food Bank. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 PRAISE AND WORSHIP CHRISTMAS: Westney Heights Baptist church invites you to join The Celebration Choir at 6:30 p.m. for its presentation of Everything Glorious. The presentation is free and all are welcome. The church is at 1201 Ravenscroft Rd. in Ajax. For more information call 905-686-7782 or visit westney.ca. NO REGRETS: The Youth Group at Ajax Alliance Church presents a program featuring poetry, singing and drama around the theme, No Regrets. The free event is at 6:30 p.m. at the church, 115 Ritchie Ave., Ajax. All are welcome. MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 BRIDGE AND BID EUCHRE: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for bridge and bid euchre Mondays at 6:45 p.m. at the Pet- ticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420-4660, ext. 6320. RUG HOOKING: The Ajax Rug Hooking Guild meets at the St. Andrew’s Senior’s Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., on the first Monday of the month for a structured meeting and the third Mon- day for a social rug-hooking event, both at 7:30 p.m., every week until Christmas. For more information call Shelley Carroll at 905-683- 0017 or Pat Norwood 905- 839-4964. MOOD DISORDER: Sup- port groups for suffers of depression, anxiety or stress meet every Monday at the Salvation Army Hope Community Care Centre, 35 King’s Cres., Ajax. Call ahead at 905-426-4347. The sessions go from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. or 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Held in partnership with the Mood Disorders Association of Ontario. CARPET BOWLING: Se- niors can join the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club for carpet bowling. Beginners are welcome but should come early. Bowling be- gins at 9:20 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information, call Jim at 905-428-2716. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18 PARENT SUPPORT GROUP: A parent support group meets every Tuesday for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, run- ning away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. The meetings are at 7:15 p.m. For more informa- tion, call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 or visit the website at www.apsgo.ca.c WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., and carpet bowling, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420- 4660, ext. 6302. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: There is a blood donor clin- ic at Holy Redeemer Parish, 796 Eyer Dr., Pickering, from 3:30 to 8 p.m. To make an appointment, call 1-888- 236-6283. OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS: The group meets every Wednesday from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax. There is no cost to attend. CARDS: Join the Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club for an afternoon of playing cards. Newcomers are welcome. Games begins at 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information, call Louise at 905-683-7799. EUCHRE: Join the Ladies Auxiliary for a euchre night. There are prizes and refreshments. The cost for seniors is $2 and it’s $4 for adults. Everyone is welcome. Euchre starts at 8 p.m. at the Royal Cana- dian Legion, 1555 Bayly St., Pickering. CHRISTMAS DINNER: Christmas at the Heights is for those who wouldn’t have a Christmas otherwise. It features a Christmas feast and entertainment at Heights City Church, 477 Kingston Rd., Pickering. at 2 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 905-420- 0229. ALZHEIMER SUPPORT GROUP: The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region support group is at the Community Care Respite of- fice, 1420 Bayly St. W., Unit 6, in Pickering. All caregiv- ers are welcome. For more information call the office at 905-576-2567. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 BRIDGE: Join the Pickering East Shore Bridge Club at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday mornings in Meeting Room 1 at the East Shore Communi- ty Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd. S. in Pickering. Everyone is welcome. For more infor- mation call Bruce Taylor at 905-831-5934. BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: A blood donor clinic at the Pickering Recreation Complex in the O’Brien Room, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, from 2 to 7:30 p.m. To make an appoint- ment, call 1-888-236-6283. CARPET BOWLING: Se- niors can join the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club for carpet bowling. Beginners are welcome but should come early. Bowling be- gins at 9:20 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information, call Jim at 905-428-2716. Delicious Luxury Assortments of Belgian Chocolate, Chocolate Covered Biscuits, Shortbread Butter Cookies, Chocolate Liquers, Chocolate Covered Nuts, Many Other Chocolate Selections, Candies and Jams! CANDY OUTLET CANDY OUTLET HOLIDAYHOLIDAY SALE!SALE! OPEN UNTIL DEC 23OPEN UNTIL DEC 23rdrd!! MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 5PMMONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10 AM - 4 PMSATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10 AM - 4 PM durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 Billboard DECEMBER 14, 2007 Alzheimer workshop DURHAM — If your tak- ing care of someone with dementia, a workshop by Alzheimer Society of Dur- ham Region may be for you. Living Well with Demen- tia offers the person diag- nosed with dementia and their caregiver information about coping strategies, dementia and community resources. The workshop allows participants to meet other people who are ex- periencing the same chal- lenges in their life. The workshop is on Tues- day, Jan. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Alzheimer So- ciety office, located at the Oshawa Centre, 419 King St. W. Suite 207 in the Execu- tive Towers. Registration is required and the fee is $5 per couple to cover materials. For more information or to register call the Society office at 905- 576-2567. By Fran Zingone fzingone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A period often filled with indecision, stress and some- times confusion, buying a home can be a trying time for anyone. However, the launch of BILD, the Building Industry and Land Devel- opment Association, could help. A recent merger between the Greater Toronto Home Builders As- sociation and the Urban Develop- ment Institute has made purchas- ing a new home an easier transi- tion. “The unison of these two orga- nizations can only have positive results for all stakeholders, from the new home buyer to the builder and for the different levels of gov- ernment who use the organization as a multi-faceted tool,” said Peter Saturno, president of Midhaven Homes and member of a home builders association for more than 10 years. Mr. Saturno is excited about what the merger of two main building associations will do for the home- building industry. BILD’s foundation principles are based on protecting the interests of consumers and home buyers as well as promoting the best prac- tices in the industry. Bringing together home builders and land developers from across the GTA, the association allows those in the home building indus- try to share information, obtain contacts and friends and work to- gether to build a better GTA. With more than 1,500 members, BILD hopes to work on building the gap between the industry and government’s communication. “There is mileage to be gained in numbers,” said Mr. Saturno about being a member of such a large group in his industry. He has made special efforts to endorse the launch of BILD because he believes that by joining forces, builders can accommodate more people and contribute to a better, stronger community. “BILD provides the conduit of in- formation for sharing information, the best practices, ideas and hold education seminars. We’re allied to an end goal,” said Mr. Saturno, add- ing, “It’s not one thought but the thought process of 1,500 builders and developers.” Not only does BILD look out for the consumer’s well-being and listen to the community’s needs, it also promotes green building, healthy and affordable new homes. The association already works with charitable foundations such as Habitat for Humanity. BILD has created a web site for the GTA that focuses on what the organization can do for them. For more on BILD and what it is doing for your community, visit www. BILDgta.com. No Rush... We ’re Open Late Monday to Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm We know you’ve got a million things to do for the holidays. And simply having fun should be high on the list. So we’re opening every morning bright and early and staying late. We’re ready when you are…O,yeah! 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With approximately 4,200 mem- ber companies in Ontario Home Builders Association (OHBA) across Ontario, broken down to 30 local as- sociations, community involvement is an act that, if encouraged, can have a large impact on both citizens and the Ontario home builders’ pro- ductivity. By being more involved and ac- tive, home builders are able to see the potential in various community locations, understand what home buyers are looking for and be able to provide more suitable homes. Mr. Basciano’s meeting in Durham was designed to motivate OHBA members to be active in their com- munity, participate, contribute and support the Durham Region area. 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That box of chocolates wrapped under the tree may satisfy your sweet tooth, but is poisonous for your dog. Make sure that all food-related gifts are tucked away safely. •Don’t give your pet holiday leftovers or treats from the table, and keep pets out of the garbage and off the counter. The holiday turkey, ham or roast should not be shared with your pet as this can lead to gastrointestinal upset (vomiting and diarrhea) or more serious complications such as pancreatitis (of which you may or may not see any outward signs). •Bones are never a good choice for a snack as they may become lodged or splinter in the mouth or digestive system. Ask your veterinarian for a recommendation on an appropriate snack. Drinking and dogs do not mix. Place unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot reach them. •Yuletide plants may be poisonous. Common Yuletide plants such as mistletoe and holly berries are toxic and can cause gastrointestinal upsets and heart problems. Poinsettias are also toxic and may cause mild vomiting or nausea if ingested by your pet. •Keep pets away from the Christmas tree water. The water may contain fertilizers which, if ingested, can cause stomach upsets. Stagnant tree water can also act as a breeding ground for bacteria and if ingested a pet could end up with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. •Consider decorating your tree with ornaments that are relatively less enticing to pets. Pets, particularly cats, love to chew on ribbon and tinsel which can become lodged in the intestines and which may have to be surgically removed. Also consider placing ornaments above the level which your pet can reach so they are not as tempting! If your pet becomes ill as a result of coming into contact with any of these holiday hazards, contact your veterinarian or local emergency clinic immediately for advice on fi rst aid and further treatment. Have a safe and happy holiday! Andrea Chapin, DVM Adapted from an article on the Ontario Veterinary Medical Association website ‘Avoiding Holiday Hazards’ available at www.ovma.org and ‘Joy to the World, and Our Pets!’ a December 2007 press release of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) available at www. aspca.org ‘Something going on behind the scenes,’ suggests Clarington councillor By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Raising the spec- tre of re-opening a dump near Newtonville sounds “like a ploy, a very crude ploy, by somebody, to set up the old artificial ‘land- fill vs. incineration’ debate,” says long-time council-watcher Linda Gasser. Last week, in answer to a question from Durham Region- al Chairman Roger Anderson about where the Region was in terms of a contingency plan, in case a proposed incinerator was delayed or dumped, Works Director Cliff Curtis said talks have been underway for the last six months with the operators of three landfill sites in Ontario -- including the Hale site near Newtonville. Reached after the comment was made, dump owner Jimmy Hale told This Week he hasn’t spoken to anyone at the Region. Not only that, but Clarington’s planning director, David Crome, and solicitor, Dennis Hefferon, both said it would be a com- plicated, lengthy and expensive procedure to open the closed dump. Clarington’s mayor Jim Aber- nethy has said he is opposed to any landfill. Re-opening it would require a new zoning bylaw, as well as an environmental assessment. Also, it would have to be granted a provincial Certificate of Ap- proval, said Mr. Crome. The Municipality has been embroiled in litigation with the Hales for some time, and was “largely successful,” said Mr. Hefferon. Courts determined the right to use the three existing waste mounds “no longer ex- isted, if it ever did,” said Mr. Hef- feron. “That is binding.” As well, “the Province took the extraordinary step years ago, when Laidlaw acquired the site and proposed a major landfill, that Laidlaw had to comply with the Environmental Assessment Act and the Official Plan bylaws of the two municipalities, Clar- ington and Durham,” said Mr. Hefferon. The Ministry of the Environ- ment could allow use of the site if there was an emergency, but “there has to be a genuine emer- gency and there really are a lot of landfill sites in southern Ontario before you get to the point of an emergency,” said the solicitor. Mentioning the Hale site is being viewed by some as some- thing of a threat. “If the Hale site, a part of the contingency plan, is merely being thrown into the public realm as a red herring to scare the public into accepting a contentious in- cinerator over a geologically in- appropriate landfill site, expect a backlash,” said Teri Mckenzie, a long-time member of the Com- mittee of Clark Constituents, a group which has long opposed any use of the Hale site. Ms. Gasser said she hopes “no one’s getting distracted by this Hale landfill issue ... “This sounds to me like a ploy, a very crude ploy, by somebody, to set up the old artificial ‘land- fill vs. incineration’ debate,” said Ms. Gasser. “I find it offensive that this would be brought for- ward at a time like this, when the likelihood of the Hale landfill being used as an interim solu- tion is remote.” Clarington is getting dumped on, suggested local councillor Gord Robinson. “I really feel there is something going on behind the scenes that ‘we’re going to stick Clarington one way or another,” he said. -- With files by Erin Hatfield HPV Protect your daughter... It’s not too late. 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Three groups perform at Christmas concert DURHAM — It’s a triple treat at Trinity United Church’s Christmas concert on Dec. 16. An evening of seasonal favourites will be presented by the Trinity United Church Choir, Trinity United Youth Choir and Clar- ington Concert Band. There will also be a singalong. The concert is at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 116 Church St., Bowmanville. A freewill offering will be collected. Cue the trombones DURHAM — ‘The Music Man’ is coming to town this summer. Cadenza Productions will present the musical in July. Auditions are scheduled for Feb. 17, 18, 20 and 24 at Town Hall 1873, Queen and Simcoe streets, Port Perry. Interested actors are asked to prepare a short monologue and musical theatre se- lection to demonstrate abilities and vocal range. Both must be memorized. A recent photo is also required. Audition time are 1 to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 9:30 on Feb. 17, 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 20, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Feb. 24 with call- backs Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Auditions are by appointment only. To book a date and time, call Lori at 905-852- 7990. Candlelight Xmas concert DURHAM — A festive family Christ- mas concert is being held at Simcoe Street United Church in Oshawa on Dec. 16. On Christmas Night will feature music by the choir, soloists and instrumentalists at the 4 p.m. candlelight event. There will be new and old carols and works by Handel and Willcocks. The featured work is John Rutter’s Brother Heinrich’s Christmas, narrated by Rev. David Moore with guest musicians Kristen Theriault, harp, Marianne Turner, piano, and Graham Martin, bas- soon. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. The church is located at 66 Simcoe St. S. and is wheel- chair accessible. Admission is free; a free- will offering will be collected. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Carol challenge PICKERING — Paul Savel, centre, and Steven Schlichtmann illustrate the Welsh tradition ‘Mari Lywd’ during Christmas in the Village at Pickering Mu- seum Village. The tradition sees village gentlemen going from household to household challenging residents to Christmas carols. Most often the visi- tors would win and they would be invited in for refreshments. The film’s the thing at St. Mary Shorts, artwork, cafe at Pickering school on Wednesday By Alicia Ferroro Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — Senior students are show- casing their talents at an upcoming film festival. Grade 12 students attending St. Mary Catholic Secondary School are hosting Xenon, a film fest and media arts showcase. Xenon consists of about eight short films or documentaries and artwork created by the students in Joel Pisani’s media arts class. The short films are based on a variety of different subjects and are about 15 minutes long. The students were not given a theme to go by, but were required to create a pro- duction binder describing their storyline and ideas for the short film. They even had to create a company logo. “The students are very excited for the film fest. Many students, including Tiffany James, Kashiya Taylor and Maryann Ambat, give up their lunches and time after school to help set up.” commented Mr. Pisani. There are about 35 students participating in Xenon. All of their work is original and done professionally using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Indesign. There are also a few pieces from the Grade 12 comtech class being showcased at the event. “I like the idea of Xenon. It allows us to be creative and combine everyone’s skills to make some- thing good.” said Tiffany James, a Grade 12 media arts student. Xenon is the first in what’s planned as a yearly film fes- tival and media arts showcase at St. Mary. The students decided on the name Xenon because it was something different. Xenon means a heavy, colourless, chemically in- active, monatomic gaseous element used for filling radio, television, and luminescent tubes. It is often used in the film industry. Xenon is a great opportunity for students who are planning a career in media arts. The production binders are representative of their skills and can be added to their portfo- lios. This assignment allows the students to see how much work goes into a short film in the real world. “I would like to pursue a career in media arts, particularly working for a magazine.” said Maryann Ambat. The students have been preparing for the event since October and it is a part of their culminat- ing assignment, which is a big part of their final grade. They are invit- ing family and friends and the public to see their work. Xenon is on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in the cafetorium. Tickets are $5 and are available at the door and throughout all three lunches up until the day of the event. There are a limited number of seats. The school is at 1918 Whites Rd. (just south of Finch Avenue) in Pickering. ‘It allows us to be creative and combine everyone’s skills to make something good.’ GRADE 12 STUDENT TIFFANY JAMES durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers OHA junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Vaughan Vipers at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. World champs rocked in Rama Howard rink bows out to Middaugh in semifinal, still pockets $4,000 in skins game By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The world champion Glenn Howard rink entered the TSN Skins Game at Casino Rama with visions of a big payday at the end of the two-day event. Howard and his teammates, however, had to settle for much less after being skinned at the $100,000 event, hosted for the first time at the Orillia-area casino. Be- sides Howard, skips Brad Gushue, Kevin Martin and Wayne Mid- daugh led their teams on to the specially made rink in front of large live and tele- vised audi- ences. In curling skins games, there is money (a skin) at each end for a score of two or a steal. The money carries over until one side wins the skin. Howard, with Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice, Brent Laing at second, and Craig Savill as lead, met Middaugh in the first semifi- nal. Howard was disappointed in how many rocks went off-course, yet the semifinal came down to a last rock measurement that side- lined them. Martin advanced from the other semifinal over Gushue, and then won the final over Middaugh for a $61,000 paycheque and an invite to return next year. Last weekend’s event was the first of a three-year agreement with Casino Rama to host the Curling Skins Game. ••• Annandale entries skipped by Gord Norton and Blair Metrakos were unable to advance from the TSC Stores Tankard Zone 6 Play- down at the Tam Heather curling club in Toronto from Dec. 7 to 9. Ajax resident Bob Turcotte, who was runner-up at the Canadian Mixed championship on Nov. 16, skipped a team from the Oshawa Golf Club and won the ‘B’ side final. Greg Timbers of Uxbridge and Turcotte now advance to the re- gionals at the East York Curling Club on Jan. 5 and 6. ••• Next on the Annandale bon- spiel calendar is the bantam and junior Bonspiel on Saturday, Jan. 5. The teams each play two eight- end games and any combination of boys and girls teams are eli- gible. Players have to be under 20 as of 2007 year end to play in the competitive draw. Sixteen teams will play in either the competitive draw or the 18- and-under non-competitive draw, but everyone wins a prize. ••• The Annandale junior men’s team of Tim March, Rob Bushfield, Patrick Janssen, and Tyler Ander- son, with coaches Paul Bourque and Alex Bianchi, is heading to the Ontario finals in Coldwater, ON from Jan. 2 to 6. Eight regional winning teams play down to determine an On- tario champion. The provincial champion then heads to the M and M Meat Shops Canadian Juniors Championship in Sault Ste. Marie from Feb. 3 to 10. ••• Toronto is slated to host some of the world’s best curling teams in a pre-Olympic tournament at the Air Canada Centre in October, 2009. It will feature the top four men’s teams entered in the Canadian Olympic trial, along with nine in- ternational teams that will have already qualified for the 2010 Olympic Games. The competition will be held two months before the Canadian Curling Trials and four months prior to the Vancou- ver Olympics. The prize money is anticipated to be in the $100,000-to-$200,000 range. It promises to be the big- gest curling event in Toronto since the 1986 Men’s World Champion- ship held at the Exhibition. If enough seats are not pre-sold, however, the location is in jeop- ardy. A good Christmas present for curling fans is to save $100 and order an advance five days, all 15 draws, package for $150. The amount is fully refundable until Oct. 21, 2008. Call Paul Bourque at Annandale at 905-683-3210 or your club TCA representative for details. Richard Hart Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Meeting at the net PICKERING — Dunbarton High School Spartans’ Molly Shannon goes to the net for the ball against Meghan Renwick from the Donald A. Wilson Second- ary School Gators during a Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ senior girls’ volleyball contest. The game was played at the Pickering school on Monday afternoon. Pickering’s Simmonds, Generals’ Tavares named to junior squad DURHAM — John Tavares won’t have to relive the disap- pointment of a year ago. Stung by being cut by the Canadian junior national team at this time last year, Tavares will now get a chance to fulfill a dream by competing at the World Junior Hockey Champion- ships in the Czech Republic over the holidays. The Oshawa Generals’ 17- year-old phenom was among the 13 forwards named to the team Thursday following a selection camp in Calgary this week. The OHL scoring leader with 68 points in 30 games this season, Tavares was part of the Canadian team that dominated the Cana- da-Russia Super Series this past summer. After being released by the ju- nior team last year, Tavares re- turned to the Generals on a mis- sion, and ended up being named both the OHL and CHL player of the year with 72-62-134 stats in 67 games. Tavares will not be joined overseas by Generals’ teammate Brett MacLean, who was among the 13 cuts made Thursday. MacLean was invited to the selection camp based on the strong season he is having. The 19-year-old Port Elgin native leads the OHL with 35 goals and is second to Tavares in points with 64 in 26 games played. MacLean will likely be back in a Generals’ uniform for home games Friday against Plym- outh and Sunday against Sud- bury prior to an 11-day holiday break. The Canadian junior team will also include another local player, Pickering’s Wayne Sim- monds, who plays for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds. The team leaves for Europe tomor- row and opens the tournament Dec. 26 in Paradubice, Czech Republic against the host team. Wayne Simmonds Ajax High Rams senior boys keep rolling in LOSSA hockey AJAX — The Ajax High School Rams are still perfect on the ice. The Rams improved their Lake Ontario Secondary School Athlet- ics (LOSSA) senior boys’ record to 7-0 after posting a 8-2 victory over the All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans of Whitby on Tues- day. Leading the way was team captain Tyler Milanovic who notched a hat trick. The three goals represented Milanovic’s 30th point in only seven league games. The Rams continue to lead the LOSSA league’s Central Division and is one of only two teams (Dun- barton’s the other) that remain un- defeated thus far this season. Ajax High is currently taking part in the annual Eastdale Classic hock- ey tourney that ends today (Friday). DURHAM — An Ajax ath- lete with the Durham Syn- chro Club climbed to the top of the podium at the recent Lisa Alexander Figures Com- petition in London on Dec. 9. Julia Mclean won the gold medal with her performance in the Tier 7 division. Team- mate Carrie Mouck finished fifth. Other results included Brianna McLellan (12th), Courtney Durand (17th) and Alaina Wade (23rd). In Tier 6, Stephanie Geller was second in a highly com- petitive field of more than 100. Durham had 21 competing at this level. Other top-20 results were: Jessica Henry (9th), Ra- chel Nickerson (13th), and Alycia Halyk (14th). Complete Tier 6 results for Durham Synchro Club swim- mers were: Berkley-Anne Soderstrom (36th), Brooke Manson (40th), Carly McCa- gherty (45th) Logan Kitchen- er (52nd), Alex Opydo (53rd), Lindsay Dawson (55th), Hannah Koke (59th), Ashtyn Nauffts (69th), Amber Steele (74th), Sarah Masters (83rd), Brittany Michaud (88th), Katherine Gagnon (92nd), Vanessa Trajanos (93rd), Heather Clarke (94th), Fran- cesca DiPietro (97th), Kionna Wyte (98th), and Carly Byberg (100th). In Tier 3 where all swimmers were new to the Tier 3 figures, Durham’s Julia Ehrt was sixth in the 12-and-under category. Shannon Blaney (8th), Ellen Hamilton (16th) and Amber Mealing (18th) rounded out the category. In Tier 3 13-and-over, Dur- ham results were also strong with Julia Thornton (23rd), Ellen Ritchie and Lindsay Farrell (tied for 32nd) and Brooke Stevens (36th). The winning ways con- tinued in Tier 2 where Wen- jing Deng placed third and Megan Caulfield placed fifth for podium results. Tyerra Lowe (12th), Sarah Thomp- son (23rd), Madison Kitch- ener (28th) and Sarah Walsh (43rd) competed in the 12- and-under category and, Kaitlin Bishop placed sev- enth among the 13-and-over swimmers. Finally in Tier 1, Meg Grylls captured second place. Kristyn Davies (14th), Emma Campbell (16th), McKen- zie Broad (25th), Ellie Kozak (38th), Reyanne Padgett (40th), and Samantha Low (46th) were strong in the field of 62 swimmers. MORE Time to Shop You’ve got a whole lot of shopping going on, so we’ve extended our hours for your convenience. 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ENGLISH/SPANISH TECHNICAL SUPPORT PERSON FOR BUSY HI-TECH COMPANY IN WHITBY, ONTARIO Must have the following skills and attributes or knowledge: - Basic computer/networking - Microsoft office programs - Use of voltmeter and diagnose basic electrical circuits - Pleasant telephone manner - Good communication and organizational skills (written and verbally) in English and Spanish - Primary responsibility is to resolve customer issues over phone Please email resume to: hr901@keyscan.ca newstart canada.comA growing finance and used car sales company located on the Pickering /Scarborough border requires a full time Junior Accounting Clerk full time. Duties include payroll, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, journal entries and trial balance prep- aration. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Ceridian payroll preferred.Verbal and written communications skills required. Experience in the automotive or finance industries an asset. College diploma, CGA/CMA enrollment preferred. Submit resume by email to: sb100@rogers.com The Employment Advantage Call Today Ajax: 905-426-8337 Oshawa: 905-436-2957 www.theemploymentadvantage.com START HERE! FREE Access to Employment Resources Are you lacking current skills - considering training? Is your resumé getting results? Would you like to learn where 85% of the available, yet unadvertised jobs are? Looking for better job search results? Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. CIRCULATION CLERK Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for Casual Part-time help. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends. Candidate must possess the fol- lowing: ● thrives on problem solving ● loves a challenge ● good phone manner ● Knowledge of Microsoft Office is an asset ● organized ● solid team contributor ● career minded ● driven to succeed Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers's licence Send Resume to: aablack@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is looking for a part-time layout person to work in the Oshawa editorial department producing newspaper pages. A journalism degree, experience using InDesign and PhotoShop and experience in newspaper layout is required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell Ave. Oshawa L1H 7L5 or email to jburghardt@durhamregion.com. Deadline for resumes: Dec. 24, 2007 KING RITSON DENTAL Clinic is currently accepting resumes for 3 exciting full time positions in the following departments: Accounts Receivable, Dental Reception and Front Desk Greeter. Prefer- ence will be given to those appli- cants with a working history in the dental field. Shifts to included days, evenings and weekends. Fax: 905-579-3815 or email slake@on.aibn.com Real Estate Office seeking: licensed Real Estate Salespeople and licensed Assistants. Private offices available. For confidential interview contact Bozena 905-430-6066 or Toll Free 888-699-6066. AJAX COMPANY requires tow truck and light service drivers for all shifts, class G license and clean abstract required. willing to train. Please fax resume attention Rob, 905-427-2995 $3,000, BY CHRISTMAS,more work than we can handle. Various openings from office/ware- house/customer service. NO TELE MARKETING. Call Tom (905)421-8777. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.$20 avg/hr. CASH BONUSES PAID DAILY. Registration Work. 905- 435-1052 A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full & Part time required Pickering/Ajax area. Send resume by fax (905) 831-9347 or email herbieg123@aol.com ATTENTION LOCAL PEOPLE needed to work from home on- line. PT/FT. $500-$4500 monthly. Call Amanda (780)696-2167 ATTENTION: Work from Home 50 year old Distribution company looking for online trainers. Flexible hours, great income, free training. www.succeedfrom- homebiz.com ATTN!20 local people wanted to work from home. Computer and Internet required. $500 - $2500/month, FT/PT. Call Car- men 1-888-880-2843 ext 1. AUTO LUBE TECHNICIANS, full/part time. Hourly wage+bo- nus. Able to perform regular maintenance on vehicles. Penn- zoil, 581 King St. East Oshawa or fax: 905-725-1696 CLEANER,residential, required immediately. Permanent, full- time, day position. Requirements: G-class licence, reliable vehicle, bondable. No experience neces- sary. Full training provided. Seri- ous inquiries only-721-1515 CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 COLLECTIONS REPRESENTA- TIVES. National Collection Agency located in Pickering is expanding and requires Collection Representatives. We are looking for individuals who are assertive, motivated self-starters. Previous collections experience an asset but not required as full training is provided. Preference will be given to fully bilingual applicants. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 or email nancy.lauzon@recovercorp.com EXPERIENCED lot person re- quired for Ajax Nissan. Full time, Monday-Friday. Fax resume to Ken Moriarty 905-686-1126 email ken.moriartyajaxnissan.com EXPERIENCED PRESSER and SHIRT PRESSER needed, for new dry cleaning plant in Oshawa, call (905)404-8597 leave message. PERFECT MAID SERVICE URGENT! Experienced cleaners & Supervisor's needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas al- lowances offered. Serious in- quires only. 905-686-5424 FACTORY WORKERS required for Pickering plant No experience needed Fax to: 416-483-9109 IMPULSE FITNESS NOW Hiring flexible part-time for front desk staff, cleaning and babysitting Apply with resume, 2200 Brock Road North, Pickering. LABOURER/CLEANER needed for property restoration company. Warehouse duties including in- ventory, cleaning, must be flexible. Occasional on call and after hours work required. Only applicants with their own vehicle, clean driver's abstract should ap- ply. Fax resume to 905-728-3179. MAINTENANCE PERSON re- quired full-time for Oshawa apart- ment complex. Suitable for re- tired/semi-retired with minimum 5 years experience. Fax resume 416-297-9499 or call (416)297- 7004. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 PART-TIME HELPER required. Possibility of long-term employ- ment. 905-686-9838. PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: Assist- ant and supply teachers. Apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. PET SITTER REQUIRED for Clarington. Have own transporta- tion. Also need smoke free home boarders for all Durham Region. Email resume to: info@apetnannyplus.com. WILD & CRAZY Can't be Lazy! $320 - $600 per wk. Must like music & fun. 20 F/t Openings. Start now! No exp. OK. Kelly: 905-668-5544. WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. HAIRSTYLISTS REQUIRED,li- censed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Picker- ing/Beach. Call Michelle 416- 383-0689 CABINET MAKER required for small custom shop in Oshawa. Min. 5 years experience. Fax re- sume to 905-404-2699. COMMERCIAL DUCT CLEAN- ER Need license and must be able to drive standard. Please call Terry at 416-996-8937. EXPERIENCED all Terrain Fork- lift Driver for masonry crew. Must have a vehicle. 905-985-4208 PART OR FULL-TIME counter person. Must have excellent cus- tomer service skills and computer knowledge. Capable of operating digital copier machine (will train). Fax or e-mail resume to: 905- 436-2851, copyzone@copy zone.com RAGLAN INDUSTRIES INC.cur- rently has openings for the follow- ing positions: Welder/Fitters, Steel & Aluminum. M.I.G. welding as well T.I.G. aluminum would be an asset. Compensation depen- dent on skill level and experience. Apply at 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 or by fax 905-655-5997 SHINGLERS NEEDED,full time work. Local 27. Transportation supplied. call 905-926-1765. WANTED, CONSTRUCTION Site Super and/or Construction Man- ager with commercial experience. Hands on experience required. Approximately 1 year project with another 1 year project in the works. Wage to be negotiated. Email: homebuilder@live.ca WANTED, Wood Shop Helper with experience operating shap- ers, planers, jointers and other related equipment. Custom Cabi- net making and construction ex- perience and asset. Contact Steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax (905)982-0609. PART TIME BOOKKEEPER re- quired, for small business located in Pickering. Must be proficient with Quick Pro and general ac- counting practices. Additional of- fice duties as well. 4-5 hrs per week. Please fax resume in confi- dence to (905)509-1214. A/P PAGE 32 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Cross-Media Advertising Summary Of Role To create compelling campaigns and ad units in online (primary) and print (secondary) media. To act as a consultant and coach for customers in order to increase the overall effectiveness of lo- cal Interactive advertising programs. To optimize, schedule and maintain many simultaneous campaigns. To act as primary creative support to senior online sales representatives. Qualifications ●Diploma of Collegial Studies in Graphic Design ●At least 2 years experience as graphic designer ●Advanced level of Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Flash ●Technical knowledge of delivering high-quality advertising designs to online and print ●Ability to create original advertising concepts on tight deadlines ●Working knowledge of HTML, website design and online video a huge asset ●Able to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines and stress Other Considerations ● May be required to visit clients and consult directly ● Work will be done in an environment in which team performance is measured ● Skills tests may be required Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and non-student portfolio on an urgent basis on or before December 31, 2007 to: Todd Blayone, Interactive Manager tblayone@durhamregion.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Extendicare Port Hope, located at 360 Croft Street is looking for members for our dynamic resident care team. Positions include full time, temporary full time, part time and casual. REGISTERED NURSE REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time and casual) Please fax resumes to: 905-885-5328 or e-mail resumes to: clafreniere@extendicare.com ** Rent FREE in December ! ** Move in NOW! 2 & 3 BDRMS FROM $890! ~ Ask us about AIR MILES Æ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Located near shopping, GO & 401 ● Transit at your door. ● Attractive & spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom suites from $890 ** Holiday Special** ● Utilities included ● Seniors' Discounts Available ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 3 BEDROOM LUXURY APARTMENT RENTALS! Ask us about AIR MILES® REWARD MILES! Hwy. 401 & Liverpool 1865 Glenanna Rd. 905-231-2145 www.caprent.com • Condo-quality suites with individual controlled A/C & heating, carpeting, washer & dryer and 2 bathrooms • Starting from $1,120/month • Across from Pickering Town Centre and close to GO Station, Hwy. 401, full service rec centre and library. 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FULL TIME Order Desk Clerk re- quired for busy sporting goods importer and distributor. Duties include data/order entry, invoic- ing, phones, filing, etc, in con- junction with a Windows based operating system (Solomon). Ex- cellent telephone and keyboard- ing skills required. Preference will be given to bilingual appli- cants. Excellent benefit package. Salary commensurate with expe- rience. Please forward resume to mhowsam@stoegercanada.ca or mail to Stoeger Canada (1990) Ltd., 1801 Wentworth St, Unit 1, Whitby, on, L1N 8R6. RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTANT Property Management company located in Whitby is seeking a residential accountant. Duties in- clude A/P, A/R, rent rolls, cash flow, budgets, preparation and analysis of monthly financials. Qualifications should include 3 to 5 years experience working as a bookkeeper in the real estate management business . Comput- er literate with Word and Excel. Forward CV to avalic@toronto.cogir.net sales help & agents OUTSIDE SALES PERSON re- quired for growing industrial com- pany in Pickering. Some outside sales experience required. Expe- rience in fluid power an asset but not required, will train on specific products. Call (905)428-9209 WANTED! Busy real estate office requires Licensed Realtors No Cold-Calling All appointments and leads supplied For more Information Call: 1-888-213-0076 Use ID#2095 Free Recorded Message FULL TIME sales person re- quired for furniture retail store in Whitby. Sales experienced would be an asset. Fax resume to 905- 665-1428. DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL II must have at least 3 years experi- ence. 3 days per week. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fax Resumes to (905)831-5975 OPTOMETRY ASSISTANT:Full time, optical experience required. Fax resume to (905)668-2425 or deliver resume to 413 Dundas St. E., Unit #2, Whitby PERSONAL SUPPORT worker required for disabled female in Brooklin. A positive, energetic attitude and willingness to follow directions. Will train. $14/hr., part time. Vehicle required. 905-655- 6478 PHARMACY ASSISTANT need- ed in Whitby. F/T or P/T. Students welcome. Call 905-668- 0333 or fax 905-668-0350 SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED/ASSISTANT instruc- tors. Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, day- time, evenings or weekends. Please call (905)420-4141. INDUSTRIAL BAYS - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, hobbies and other uses Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. CLEANING BUSINESS,carpet, upholstery, tile & grout cleaning, graffiti removal, flood clean up & janitorial service. Territory or complete business for sale. www.carpetguyonline.ca HAIR DRESSING BUSINESS, Inexpensive rent. Great parking. Great for operators that have a clientele. Could rent out chairs or share with business partners. Also esthetic room. (905)665- 0200. HOME BASED business~ Resi- dential screen repair, Investment 25,000, includes inventory, train- ing, tools, work trailer, territory. Email guymanning@cogeco.ca for more information. JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 Buy With 0 Down 1st and 2nd Mortgage Refinance up to 95% Loans Approval, Debt Consolidation, Free Consultation, First Cap Financial Services Direct #1: 416-953-7881 Direct #2: 416-949-6394 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. GET OUT OF DEBT,need cash fast, tired of the bills, tired of the run around, quick easy loan available, personal, business, va- cation, home renovations, busi- ness start up. Good, bad credit, even bankruptcy, Free consolida- tion, no fees call toll free 1-866- 426-3751. For payment, please contact George Jacob 1-866-518- 6344 between the hours of 8am -7pm eastern time Monday to Fri- day. MONEY TO LOAN Commercial Loans of up to $250,000 avail. Business Lines of Credit Inventory Loans, Term Loans, Mortgages Approval within days. Call Today 416-381-5463 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers !KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. available immediately, 2-bed- room apts. Available Dec/Jan/Feb & Feb 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1) A ONE BDRM Oshawa North, new carpeting,6-storey quiet building, large balcony, ap- pliances, parking, utilities includ- ed. $775/mo, January 1st. 905- 436-9785. (1) TWO-BEDROOM,spacious, clean and bright, two level unit, Oshawa, recently painted, quiet, desirable neighborhood, laundry, parking, backyard, hardwood. $850/month, inclusive. immedi- ate. (416)892-8864. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - 596 Chaucer Ave., Oshawa. No pets, parking included. $700/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Available Jan 1st. Call Farida daytime 905-576-5512 or eve- ning 905-427-5580. 1 BEDROOM APT.Whitby, Rossland/Thickson. New & large. $750/mth includes all utilities, cable, internet, parking, separate entrance. No smoking. Call 289- 314-6142. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. for rent, Finch/Liverpool. Fur- nished, close to amenities. $850/month. Cable/Internet in- cluded. Available immediately. Call 905-239-2290. 1 BEDROOM, MUST SEE!apart- ment in Ajax (Rossland and Har- wood) Sunny, quiet and cozy walk-out basement. Large, mod- ern kitchen with hardwood floors. $800 includes utilities and shared laundry. Call 905-427-7986. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, separate entrance, patio, storage, 2-car parking, huge walk-in closet. No smoking/pets, Adelaide/Harmony. $800/month, all-inclusive, cable, first/last. Available Jan 12th. (905)240- 0943 1-BEDROOM BRIGHT,spacious open concept apt. Ajax. Separate entrance, own laundry facilities, walkout, ceramic tiles, 5-applianc- es, near all amenities. First/last. Available immediately. 905-231- 9945, 647-224-2879. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM at 887 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. All Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available immediately. $745/mo. plus hydro, first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 3 BEDROOM apartment, in Courtice. $850 plus utilities. Call Derik 905-260-9584. 3-BEDROOM upper floor of house, Oshawa. Hardwood floors, French doors, appliances, inground pool, 2 parking, c/air. Beautiful, quiet neighbourhood. Cats allowed. $1300 +2/3 utilities. (416)836-2556 or 289-240-1370. Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 3-bdrm main floor bungalow, 2-bdrm bsmt apt., and 1-bdrm apt laundry, parking, close to all amenities. 905-686-8905 905-428-8946 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Jan/Feb. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com Ajax large 2-storey executive apt., 1-bedroom plus den, open concept kitchen, living and dining room, Large private yard, laundry parking 905-426-2340 905-686-8905 AJAX,Pickering Village, 2-bed- room duplex,, ground floor, clean, available February 1, $1015 first & last. Stove, fridge, parking, laundry facilities available. No pets, call (905)576-5163. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3 bed- room apts. $1099/mo. Available immediately. 905-683-8421. AJAX- VERY CUTE/CLEAN. 1- Bdrm. Bsmt. Apt. South Ajax. Sep. Entrance, Private Laundry. 1 Parking, Private Side Yard. Suit Single Person. Avail. Jan. 1/08. $700/mon. Utilities/Cable Includ- ed. NICOLE 905-999-7368. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $800/month, first/last. Available Jan 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. APARTMENT for Rent. 1 bed- room, $795 all inclusive per month. Main Floor of house,enjoy a yard. Downtown Bowmanville Call Larry 905-773-1048 Ext 223. BACHELOR APARTMENT, Queen Street, Port Perry available January 1. Appliances included. For inquires or to view call 905-925-0115. BOWMANVILLE downtown 2- bedroom bright with original Vic- torian detail, avail. Feb.1, $850 plus hydro. Also 1 plus bedroom, $690 plus hydro, both include heat. Call Jan (905)623-4302. BOWMANVILLE, MODERN clean, quiet, non smoking adult lifestyle, one bedroom PLUS OF- FICE, parking, and laundry. No dogs. Available January 1st. Call (905)725-1052. BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Move-in allowance. Office hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. BRIGHT,sunny 1 bedroom base- ment. Clean, quiet home. Separ- ate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $670 inclusive. El- lesmere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-431-7968 CLEAN 1 BDRM $790/mo, 2- bdrm $825, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. COUNTRY-SETTING Ross- land/Lakeridge, main floor of house. 3 bdrm., $950. includes heat/hydro. Suit working couple. Basement used for business. Available January 1st 905-427- 0403 COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $850 on Park St, incl hot water, some suites w/ balconies, mins from Oshawa Centre, Community Centre, di- rectly on bus rte, 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com EXECUTIVE FURNISHED APT. on Ajax's Deer Creek golf course. Hardwood floors, indoor parking, security, digital tv/internet, appli- ances/full kitchen. References $1995 all inclusive. 905-426-9119 www.electricityforum.com/ rental.htm. Jr. 1 BDRM, $650 all inclusive 1 BDRM. Wilson/Olive. $675 all inclusive Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Open house, Saturdays, 12pm-5pm Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 LARGE CLEAN 1-bdrm,newer Whitby bldg. Second floor. Fire- place, fridge/stove, storage, 2-parking, laundry, $785/mo+. First/last. No dogs. 319 Kent Street. 905-666-3295 sue@dur- ham.net LARGE NEWLY RENOVATED downtown Oshawa, considered two bedroom loft style apartment inc. washer/dryer $865.00 in- cludes utilities. Immediate occu- pancy first/last req'd. (905)706- 6949 NEW WHITBY home to share with one, includes master bed- room, ensuite bath, walkin clos- ets, cable, parking, laundry. Near bus, all inclusive. $625, available Dec. 1st. (416)209-4857. NORTH Oshawa 1 bedrooms, Feb 1st, 3-bedroom Feb 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hy- dro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA near UOIT. clean, quiet, furnished one bed- room. Fridge/stove, microwave. Utilities included. First/last. No pets. Avail now. $700/mo. 905- 697-3773 lv msg ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment in Whitby. Separate entrance, close to bus stop, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721- 1862. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/McQuay. Near transporta- tion, sep. entrance, parking, Laundry, appliances, $750/mo/in- clusive. References. Single pro- fessional non-smoker preferred. Avail Jan 1. (905)430-1915 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 45 Colborne 1-bed- room, $750/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 1-bedroom $750 in- clusive. Both available Jan 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, Dec 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA, 1-BDRM $750/mo avail. Feb. 1st 2 BEDROOM, $900/mo., avail. immediately. Im- maculate, laundry, First/last, no dogs. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524, (905)213- 0521 OSHAWA, 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apt., Simcoe North, Russett Ave. Hardwood floors, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, in- cluded. No dogs. 905-576-2982. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA/WHITBY border, large 1-bedroom basement, good neighborhood, clean. A/C, laun- dry/parking. Separate entrance. Near O/C. First/last, no pets/smoking, $795 UTILITIES INCLUDED. Feb 1. (905)831- 9458 PICKERING Brock & Dellbrook, a beautiful 2 bedroom walk out basement, cable utilities, parking included. avail immediately., $900 monthly or $950 including laun- dry. (905)426-9918. (647)321- 1993. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly 3 bedroom detached home on quiet street near transit/GO. Cable, internet, parking. Pets okay/no smokers. First/last/references $1300+. Avail Jan 1st. 416-880- 4393 PICKERING VILLAGE 2-bed- room, walk-out basement apart- ment. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, kitch- en, laundry, 1.5 bath. 2-parking. $1200/month, all inclusive. Available now. (905)239-1122 PICKERING well kept 1 bedroom basement apt. in Italian home.Seperate entrance, park- ing. Available Dec. 15, $750 in- clusive, price negotiable. call (905)686-6654 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM up- stairs apt. Separate entrance, $700/month utilities incl, first/last. Available immediately. /Hwy 2/Brock Rd. Suit single person. Lots of parking. (905)683-7138. PICKERING, Liverpool/Finch, large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment, $800/month. 2 furnished rooms in basement apt., share facilities, $450/month. Bachelor apt., main floor, $575/month. No smoking/pets. (905)839-4727 PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, Bachelor basement in town- house. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/in- clusive. 905-420-2654. PICKERING- UPSCALE 3-bed- room basement apt., legal and registered. Near Go, steps to park, private laundry, 5pc bath- room & powder room. $1150+ 1/2 uitlties. Carol w:905-839-7695 REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Jan/08 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca ROSSLAND/HARWOOD,1 bed- room, bright basement apart- ment. Sliding door walk-out. Available immediately. $750/month. Includes utilities. No pets/smoking. First/last. 905- 619-1232 or please send e-mail to: nevver@rogers.com SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping/transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $169, 2-bedroom $869, first/last. Feb 1 (905)436-7686 until 8pm. SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment, 1 parking, laundry, fire- place, no smoking, no pets. Working, references. Salem/Bay- ly. Feb 1st or sooner. Utilities in- cluded. $550 single occupancy. 416-606-7027 START NEW YEAR in a New Suite! 1 & 2 bdrm from $825 on Marland Ave, w/balcony, near Oshawa Centre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Incl: heat, hot water, hydro 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2-bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. immediately. $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH Brock/Victoria 2-bedroom, laundry, parking, steps to waterfront trail and shopping, near GO/401, parks, Rec Centre. $825+ electricity. Available January 1st, (905)239-3385. WHITBY,2-bedroom suites from $950/mo. all inclusive. Bachelor suite $800 inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY,1-bedroom apartment for rent, $700/month, 2 bedroom $825/month, plus hydro, heat in- cluded. (First & last required. Phone days 905-432-4365, even- ings/weekends 905-668-4016 WHITBY,2-bdrm, triplex, bright w/large windows, walk-out base- ment with own backyard, 1-park- ing, $900/month, all inclusive. Available Feb 1st. 505 Harris St. Call (905)430-7567 after 6pm. WHITBY,2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking included. First & last, available January 1st.. Call (905)430-2248 or 905-665-7632. WHITBY, BRADLEY ESTATES townhouse, 3-bdrm, 1-1/2 baths, air, all appliances, super clean, excellent location, www.viewit.ca/ vit#61927 $1275+ Avail Feb 1st. Peter (416)992-8541 WHITBY, DUNDAS ST. W.,large 2-bedroom apt. in quiet neighbor- hood, ample parking, 2 applianc- es, available immediately. $950 includes heat, hydro, cable. 905- 432-4168. 3 BEDROOM CONDO,1-1/2 bathrooms, Pickering Parkway lo- cation, close to all amenities, bal- cony, parking, no pets/smoking, $1250 per month+ hydro, first /last. (905)432-8026. BOWMANVILLE....NEW EVERY- THING.5 appliances, c/a, fitness, hobby and social room. Balcony, berber and ceramic tiles. All inclu- sive. Condos from $799., Two bedroom from $1050., Call David at (905) 697-1673. GREAT LOCATION.One bed- room condo, 1 bath, 5 applianc- es, parking, 2 lockers, utilities in- cluded. $1050/mth inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. Call (416)949- 9515. WHITBY HARBOUR One bed- room +den, 940 sq.ft, GO, pool gym, parking, 5 appliances, new carpet, blinds, $1295/inclusive. Bonus February half price. Available Feb. 1st. 905-665-6054 $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Oshawa. Centrally located. Close to schools, shopping, 401, bus route. Available Jan 1st. 1st & Last and references required. $1200 + Utilities. Full house with garage. Call for an appointment. Day: 905-728-9380 After 4:30pm: 905-260-9900. 3-BDRM SEMI Oshawa, walkout to large deck. Finished bsmt, 5 appliances, c/air. Close to shop- ping, schools. $1250.00/mo. + utilities. Avail Jan 1. 905-668- 1978 or 905-706-4528. 3-BDRM SEMI, OSHAWA,close to all amenities/401/Oshawa Cen- tre, 5-appliances, large fenced yard. $1225/mo+ utilities. First/last, references, no pets. Avail. mid December. 905-725- 9485 A LOVELY DETACHED Whitby family home (Brock/Rossland) 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, attached garage, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets. $1450+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-292-5435. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM bungalow, Harwood/401, main floor. Available December 15th. No smoking/pets. $1300/month. Includes utilities, cable, internet, parking. (905)239-3777 or www.colleenwarner.com/rental.htm for details and pictures. AJAX, JUNIOR EXECUTIVE 3 bedroom detached house, spot- less, 5 appliance, a/c, c/vac, ce- ramic/hardwood, fenced yard, garage, security system. No pets/smoking. $1500+. Immedi- ate. 416-904-1584, 416-554- 2034 AJAX-NEWLY painted and new carpet throughout this large 3 bedroom townhome with 3-baths, family room, fireplace, central air. $1395.00 +utilities. 647-271-6660 or 905-239-0367. ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT Available Immediately. 7 bed- rooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, high speed internet available. Ideal for a large family or 2 family dwellings or group of people. Garage and large yard in Garden Hill.1 hour to Oshawa & 1 hour to Peterborough, 12 min- utes north of Port Hope. $2,000 all inclusive except 1/3 oil heat for 3 winter months. Serious inquiries only. Please call 905-242-6776. LARGE 4-BEDROOM farm house, Newtonville, and Osaca area. Available Dec 15th. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCA- TION. 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on huge treed lot with ample amount of parking and steps to all amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity, Only $2000.00+ Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. MAIN LEVEL,bungalow, 3-Bed- room, quiet neighborhood, NW- Oshawa. Large backyard. Non smokers preferred. Parking, laun- dry, $1265/month, inclusive. Available Jan 1st. (905)579-5139. NORTH OSHAWA 5 Bedroom! Close to hospital, schools & tran- sit. Formal living room w/fire- place. 5 appliances, family friend- ly. $1485 plus utilities. (416)724- 9555 OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of executive home. 2.5 bath, with double car garage. Available Feb 1st/08. $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. Barry (416)676-5797 or Ron (905)436-9721. OSHAWA, 2-BDRM main floor of house. Large, newly renovated. King/Ritson. Avail. Now. $775/month+ 1/2 gas & hydro. No large dogs. Call (905)424-3430 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM,main floor. Parking, laundry, 2-appli- ances. No smoking/pets. $1150/month + utilities, first/last. (416)208-0331. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2007, PAGE 33 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com CREDIT 101 1. Pick your car 2. Pick your Term 3. Pick up your keys After 6 mos we will apply to reduce your interest rate LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS DO NOT PAY FOR UP TO 180 DAYS WOW SAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS or Apply online www.yourcarautofi nance.com Please contact Everton or John EVERYONE Deserves a 2nd Chance to rebuild their credit drive a newer car drive a better car have lower payments get out of a high mileage lease NO TURN DOWN 1-888-565-0555 Call HOW TO FIND US100%NO HIDDEN FEES 0% DOWN PAYMENT* APPROVE D APPROVE D APPROVE D APPROVE D WE WILL GET YOU DRIVING VILLAGEMOREMORE *On OAC. Payments based on year, price, model & downpayment. 100% approval based on income or ability to pay. “Thinking like a Customer” USED CARSUSED CARS 1-888-565-0555905-428-0774orSAME LOCATION FOR 35 YEARS!!! SALES HOURS: MON.-THURS. 9-9, FRI & SAT. 9-6 Call Today & Drive Tomorrow Only $49 Down Affordable Payments Bankrupt OK, Slow Credit OK, New to Country OK Ask for Steve Hahn Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326 or 905-686-0555 or contact us online www.durhamcreditzone.com You’re Approved! GIANT LIQUIDATION SALE ONE DAY ONLY Holiday Inn, Oshawa 1011 Bloor St. East Monday Noon Dec. 17. Open at 12 noon. till 6pm. Truck load of merchandise,Tiffany & post lamps, home decors decors, wood & metal accent furniture, mirrors, moon rays, Group of 7 prints, rice cookers, small and jumbo wall clocks, Porc. dolls, power tools, 18V drills, saw-vac-lamp combo, double batteries, 66pcs air tool, impact/side wrench, air compressors, comforters, feather beds, mattress protector, linen towels, 600 thread sheets, duvet covers, Goose down duvets, 7 & 26 pcs. comforters, Tow- els, crystal vases, Onieda cutlery, fancy picture frames, elephant trunks, German knives & 16pc cookware, diecastware, Hoover vacuums, 8G. digital cameras, Globe wine holder, appliances, 3pcs. glass bowls rect & round, shopvac, die cast, birds and figurines, picture frames,pasta & dinnerware sets, steamers, toast- er ovens, blenders, skillets, grandfather clock, 100's more.Too many to list. Brand new merchandise, ideal for Christmas Gifts. Cash & carry No GST, No PST. CASH ONLY. Save 50 to 85% on most items. DOOR CRASHERS NO LIMIT TO BUY; 11 PCS. Luxury Duvet covers Reg. $599.00 now $149. 19.2 v cordless drill, 2 batteries with 50 pcs bits for $22.00 While they last. 16 pc cookware, Reg. $499.00 now $120.00, Mink blanket Reg. $79.00 now $19.00, Glass picture frames, Reg. $14.00, Now $2.00, 100's more similar discounts, more arrivals.Too many to list. THIS IS NOT AN AUCTION SALE Markham Auctions & Liquidators 905-640-7201 bargainbuys.ca Sunday, December 16 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. A Large & Interesting Auction from Toronto & Hamilton Estates A Quality Estate Auction to include: Antique & Decorative Furniture, Numerous Oriental Carpets. Dining Chairs, Pine Mantle, Spinning Wheel, Mahogany Dining Table, Corner Cabinet, Entertainment Unit, Bedroom Furniture, Large French Armoire & Writing Desk, Console Table, Teak Side Board, Numerous Side Table & Chairs, Victorian Furni- ture, Lamps, Brass Light Fixtures, Mirrors, Prints & Paint- ings. Large Selection of Quality Glass, China, Sterling & Jewel- lery great for gift giving. Large selection of Silverplate, Nu- merous Dinner Services, Crystal Stemware, Numerous Figurines to include Doulton, Antique Reference Books, Linens, Quilts & Collector's Items associated with a long established homes. Indoor Yard Sale: Sunday @ 9:30 A.M. (All Fresh Items) ALSO BEING HELD @ OUR LOCATION KETTLER CHRISTMAS INVENTORY BLOW-OUT SALE NEW PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY! Tricycles & bicycles for children, wagons, scooters, pedal cars, kids furniture & much more! Fitness equipment including crosstrainers, exercise bikes, recumbent cycles, multi-gyms, benches & rubber mats. Ta- ble tennis tables in many styles, conversion tops, paddle & ball sets. December 15 & 16 (Sat & Sun) 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. *********************************************** WATCH WEB SITE FOR DETAILS OF OUR YEAR END AUCTION ON DECEMBER 30TH. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 Saturday, December 15 Preview 9:30 A.M. Auction 11:00 A.M. Collector's Auction & Collectibles Sale Why pay retail when you can buy great Christmas gifts for a fraction of their value. New items still in original boxes, to include: Hummels, Doultons, Precious Moments, Goebel Figurines to include Nativity Set, Collector's Plates, Pewter, Prints, Crystal, Norman Rockwell, Olszew- ski, Sebastian, Swarovski, Ashton Drake Dolls Large & Exciting Auction For Collector's & Christmas Shoppers Indoor Yard Sale: Saturday @ 9:30 a.m. to include hun- dreds of collector plates & many name brand collec- tor's items. ALSO BEING HELD @ OUR LOCATION KETTLER CHRISTMAS INVENTORY BLOW-OUT SALE NEW PRODUCTS FROM GERMANY! Tricycles & bicycles for children, wagons, scooters, pedal cars, kids furniture & much more! Fitness equipment including cross trainers, exercise bikes, recumbent cycles, multi-gyms, benches & rubber mats. Table tennis tables in many styles, conversion tops, pad- dle & ball set December 15 & 16 ( Sat & Sun) 9:30 - 3:00 p.m. For details and photo gallery go to www.waddingtons.ca/brighton Phone 1-613-475-6223 XXXTIPXTEVSIBNSFHJPODPN 4BUVSEBZ "QSJM BNQN 1JDLFSJOH3FDSFBUJPO$PNQMFY &YIJCJUPST8BOUFE 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPO DPOUBDU"VESFZ%FXJUBU FYU <O?@9@KFIJN8EK<; ]fik_\)''/Jgi`e^D\kif <Xjk?fd\ >Xi[\eJ_fn DXiZ_)/ÆDXiZ_*' G`Zb\i`e^DXib\kjKiX[\:\eki\ :Xcc8l[i\pXk 0',$+)-$+-.-\ok),. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1989 EDDY BAUER-Ford Bron- co, newly reconditioned , a must see. Auto, 2 DR. V8, tilt wheel, PD/PW. Removable top, trailer- hitch, new tires, $3500 as is (905)623-3763. 1997 GMC Jimmy, leather, 4x4 $3999; 1996 Ford F250, ext cab, 8ft box with supercap, 4x4, $4999; 1988 GMC, $2500; RV $3999; 1997 Cadillac STS, $3499; 1995 Buick Rivera, $2999; other from $1699. Certi- fied and e-tested. Free 6 month warranty. (905)683-1983 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandson- sauto.com. 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER King Cab, Sale price $8,990. Auto, air, fiberglass cap, impeccable, Abun- dant service history, Only at Ajax Nissan. 1-866-304-7362 2001 NISSAN Pathfinder SE, Sale price $13,900. top of line SUV, only 127,000kms, Top of line 4x4. leather interior, moon- roof, every conceivable option possible. Service history. Im- maculate inside and out. Priced for an immediate sale. 1-866-304- 7362 2002 TOYOTA Sienna Van, Sale price $12,900. Automatic fully loaded, dual air, one owner, in- credibly well maintained . Priced for an immediate sale. Only at Ajax Nissan. 1-866-304-7362 2003 MAZDA MPV LX,Sale price $12,900, , automatic, fully loaded including dual air condi- tioning, Only 72,000kms., 1 own- er, pampered form day 1, Priced for an immediate sale. 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Call Don (905)683-1740 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential/Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates - over 20 years experience (905)837-9722 TWO RETIRED HIGHLY SKILLED TRADESMEN Expert In: Drywall (Commercial & Residential), Mudding/Taping, T-Bar, Layout, Studding, etc. Will build or finish your basement. Call Wes (905) 424-1088 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes, Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service! In Service for 25yrs. John (Local) 310-5865 MASTER PLUMBER Caldwell Plumbing ● Repairs ● Rough-ins ● Bathroom Renos ● Drains 416-574-4770 NEED A FRIEND WITH A TRUCK? ● Junk Removal ●Light Hauling ●Odd Jobs ●General Deliveries Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905)706-6776 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 (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 CLEANING LADY Last chance for Christmas Cleaning Available, bonded and insured, experienced and reliable. 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COMPANY NAME & LOGO COMPANY PROFILE: Including company product/ services, years in the community, company benefi ts etc. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment / Training opportunities here. Company Address Phone number email • fax • Contact name Ad spots are 3 col. x 6” for $725 Deadline: January 17th, 2008 Publishing: January 20th, 2008 Call: Classifi eds 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Fax: 905-579-4218SAMPLE ADSAMPLE AD Babies 2007 NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENTS Publishing Publishing Sunday Dec. 30Sunday Dec. 30 Deadline Deadline Friday Dec. 21/07Friday Dec. 21/07 2”x2” for only $49.2”x2” for only $49.9999 Include your baby’s photo Include your baby’s photo in our “Babies 2007” section and in our “Babies 2007” section and receive a 10” stuffed bear receive a 10” stuffed bear while quantities last.while quantities last. Please contact our Please contact our Friendly Classifi ed StaffFriendly Classifi ed Staff 905-576-9335 Mon.~Fri. or 905-683-0707905-576-9335 Mon.~Fri. or 905-683-0707 TODAY I WALK AGAIN WITH YOU In memory of my beloved husband Phillip G. Scarlett, who passed away on December 12th, 2000 I remember the day I met you The day God made you mine I remember the day God took you I will 'till the end of time. We mad our vows together 'Till death do us part But the day God took you from me My whole world fell apart. A thousand prayers won't bring you back I know because I've tried And neither will a thousand tears I know because I've cried. Your resting place I visit often Place flowers there with care No one knows the sorrow When I had to leave you there. Today I walk again with you Down through the years gone by And though unseen I feel you near And ever by my side. Of all that life has given me And all that is left to do I will never know a greater gift Than the years I spent with you. You are sadly missed by wife Louise as well as children, grand children, great-grand children, sisters, nieces & nephews, the entire extended family, & dear friends. Rest in peace! ChristmasChristmas Tributes Tributes Remembering Our Loved Ones In NowNow Publishing Publishing on on FridayFriday Dec. 21, 2007Dec. 21, 2007 Did You Know...Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website. For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 Tor. Line 1-416-798-7259 In memory of our dear and special friend Colleen Heinen (Jensen) December 26, 1950 - December 14, 2006 Colleen we all miss you so much. It has been one year since you left us. We miss your laughter, we miss your smiles. We miss the sound of your voice. We miss you being Colleen. You always had a kind word, and were always there for us in sharing with our families. Of course we have our memories of which they say are golden. That may be true, but we never wanted just memories, we only wanted you, to be with us Colleen. You will live forever in the hearts and minds of all those that knew you and loved you. Keep those "Triple Sevens" coming up God Bless The Baird and Farrow Families ROY LEACH April 1st 1928 - December 17th 1997 Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered everyday No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts,your always there They say that memories are golden Well maybe that is true But we never wanted memories We only wanted you Loving Husband, Father, and Grampy, not a day goes by that you are not in our thoughts Sadly missed by wife Jean, Son Roger, Daughter Jacqui, and grandsons Russell and Curtis and family Thank-you, St.Jude, for all favours received Kevin Rasmussen A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE… For details call 905-683-5110 Announce your Special Event here! with a photo and message in our special occasions feature SAYSAY HAPPY RETIREMENTHAPPY RETIREMENT -ARKETPLACE &OR 2ENT .EED TO RENT YOUR PLACE FAST 4HEN YOU NEED A -ARKETPLACE &EATURE !D 7ITH A &EATURED AD YOU WILL s #ONNECT WITH 8 MORE RENTERS s %MPHASIZE KEY FEATURES WITH PHOTOS s 'RAB ATTENTION WITH AN AD HIGHLIGHT /NLY PER MONTH 'ET 9OURS 4ODAY For Places of Worship Please See Page 40 Outside Steaks & Roasts 277 $6.10 kg FROM OUR MEAT DEPARTMENT Veal Scallopini 399 lb $8.80 kg Beef Sandwich Steaks 388 $8.55 kg Top Sirloin Steaks & Roasts Lean Ground Beef 179 lb $3.95 kg Pork Side Ribs 199 lb $4.39 kg FROM OUR GROCERY DEPARTMENT Mr. Christie Snack Crackers 225-250 g pkg Olivola Vegetable with Olive Oil Kellogg’s Tony Turboz Cereal Royal Ultra Toilet Paper Double 8 Roll VH Regular Soya Sauce Orville Microwaveable Minis Popcorn 88¢Pringles Potato Chips Assorted Flavours Rib Eye Steaks 499 $11.00 kg Black Forest Ham 66¢ 100 g pkg Schneider Deli Sliced Spiced Ham 66¢ 100 g lb lb 177 170 g WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES 120 HARWOOD AVENUE, AJAX • 905-619-0228 STORE HOURS Monday to Friday - 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 79Ê{ä£ 9 9Ê-/°,7"" Ê6 °129 $2.84 kg Regular Ground Beef Economy Pack • Porkloin Chops • 3 Rib Chops • 2 Tenderloin Chops • 2 Centre Chops 199 $4.39 kg lb MEAT DEPA R T M E N T Striploin Steaks 388 lb $8.55 kg MEAT DEPA R T M E N T Stewing Beef 199 lb $4.39 kg 999 77¢ 425 g Chef Boy Ardee • Rigatoni • Ravioli Primavera 99¢ Chef Boyardee Microwaveable Mac & Cheese lb 99¢ T-Bone Steaks 499 $11.00 kg lb Welchs Fruit Snack Jumbo Pack 40 pk pkg 299 Hunts Snack Pack Puddings Assorted Flavours 500 499 4x99 g pkg Sliced Cooked Ham 44¢ 100 g 403 g 99¢ 450 ml bottle 249 820 g pkg 399 12x355 ml 3 L tin Pork Centre Chops Economy Pack 288 $6.34 kg lb Eye of the Round Roasts 3-4 lb average 199 lb ONE DAY SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2007 $4.39 kg Inside Steaks & Roasts Roasts 3-4 lb average ONE DAY SALE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2007 199 lb lb Coca Cola • Zero • Classic • Diet • Canada Dry Gingerale • C Plus Orange 349Pork Back Ribs ONE DAY SALE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 99¢ $2.18 kg Regular Ground Beef $4.39 kg 4 per pack 349 lb $7.69 kg $7.69 4 / Honey Maple Ham 66¢ 100 g Polish Coil 44¢ 100 gFROM OUR DELI DEPARTMENT Corned Beef or Montreal Smoked 100 g99¢66¢ 100 g Roast Beef lb Prime Rib Steaks & Roasts 499 $4.39 kg $11.00 Pork Sirloin Steaks & Roasts Economy Pack 199 lblb 88¢ 138-151 g pkg Lipton Sidekick • Mexican Rice • Spanish Rice • Chicken • Butter Herb Turkey Breast Cooked or Smoked 99¢ 100 g 3 cases / ORDER YOUR FRESH TURKEY FOR CHRISTMAS TODAY VISIT US @ WWW.SALSGROCERY.COM Sals‘‘ SPECIALS IN EFFECT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15THSPECIALS IN EFFECT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15TH TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 200TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21ST, 20077 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 37 Adurhamregion.com Literacy project is full of drama By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A veteran educator is creat- ing some drama in local schools and hoping to improve students’ literacy skills. Ed Dixon, who has 25 years worth of expe- rience as a teacher and principal, launched The Literacy Through Drama Project this fall and his program has already reached almost 3,000 children in Durham at eight different schools. Workshops were recently held at St. John Bosco in Oshawa and St. Elizabeth Seton in Pickering. The project’s director, Mr. Dixon works with a team of drama-specialist teachers to bring workshops to schools, teaching chil- dren and teachers at the same time. “I’ve discovered drama is an excellent way to teach the skills the Ministry of Education wants us to teach,” said Mr. Dixon. That includes comprehension skills like visualization and inferencing, which are key to literacy. Since those are right-brained, in- tuitive skills, they can’t be taught by drilling students. For example, the typewriter game is a common game in theatre sports where one player pretends to type out a scene and other players act it out. “They would use that game to go through the steps of a science lab,” said Mr. Dixon The project applies to students from Grades 1 to 8. Grade 1s may pick a word from a word wall and act it out before writing it out. “We do modify the strategies, but the same strategies apply. By using movement, by using drama, it’s intuitive learning,” said Mr. Dixon, who worked in Durham elementary and high schools for 17 years before moving to Barrie to work in administration. He recently returned to the region and is working on his PhD. Mr. Dixon published a book called ‘Literacy Trough Drama’ in 2006 and teachers receive it as part of the workshop. 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In his address to the members of the community that were present, the May- or stated that the City of Pickering is one of the fastest growing cities in Ontario. He also stated that the City is the prime location for business and invest- ment, “as our strong and diverse economy benefi ts from our location as the eastern gateway into Canada’s Business Centre”. He also invited new businesses to expe- rience the city’s many attributes; He also thanked Quik-Flix for the contributions it has made to the city by bringing in new technology. He welcomed businesses like Quik-Flix in helping to build a vibrant com- munity. Quik-Flix is the fi rst 24/7-automated movie rental store of it’s kind in Picker- ing. It has changed the way you rent and purchase your movies through its “Never Closed” retail outlet. 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Andrew Barron, Jews for Jesus Monday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration 10:00 PM to 12:15 AM You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people—on their way back to God” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Safe Haven Safe Haven Worship CentreWorship Centre 1084 Salk Road, 1084 Salk Road, PickeringPickering (off Brock Rd., just S. of 401)(off Brock Rd., just S. of 401) WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE Sun. Dec., 23 Christmas Musical Drama Presentation 7 p.m. Christmas Eve 10 p.m. Candlelight Service New Years Eve 9 p.m. Variety Show and Water Baptism 1527 Bayly St., Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher Bayfair Ȋaptist Njurch Invites you to join us for ourInvites you to join us for our ChriȆmas CelebrationsChriȆmas Celebrations Christmas Cantata Sunday, December 16 @ 10:30 a.m. Carol Sing Sunday, December 16 @ 6:00 p.m. Christmas Service Sunday, December 23 @ 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, December 24 @ 7:00 p.m. New Year’s Service Sunday, December 30 @ 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Refl ection Service Monday, December 31 @ 7:00 p.m. 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering (just east of Whites Rd.) (905) 839-4621 www.BayfairBaptist.ca Peace Lutheran Church 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (at Bayly) (905) 839-3521 December 16th • 9:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship Reclaiming Saint Nicholas CHRISTMAS EVE • 7:00 p.m. The Nativity Story - St. Luke Candlelight Service with Holy Communion • 10:00 p.m. The Word in Flesh - St. John Candlelight Service with Holy Communion ~ Everyone Welcome ~ Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24 for a Candlelight Service 905-426-4347 www.hope-communitychurch.com COMMUNITY CHURCH HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Warmly welcomes you and your family 10 a.m. Sunday, at our worship location, Wasdell Learning Centre, 85 Kings Cres., Ajax (near Ajax Town Hall) St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 35 CHURCH ST. N., 905-683-7311 www.standrewsajax.ca December 16th Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Nursery & Church School Choir Concert - 2:30 p.m. Memorial Service - 7 p.m. December 23rd Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. December 23rd Christmas Eve Family Service - 7 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols with Communion - 11 p.m. Everyone Welcome Amberlea Presbyterian Church 1820 Whites Rd., N. Pickering, L1V 1R8 Rev. Fred Stewart 905-839-1383 www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca CHRISTMAS SERVICES ~ Christmas Pageant ~ Dec. 16th at 11:00 a.m. ~ Message: “How Far He Came” ~ Dec. 23rd at 11:00 a.m. ~ Message: : “Love Shows Up” ~ Dec. 24th at 7:00 p.m. ~ Message: “The Difference a Day Makes” ~ Dec. 24th at 11:30 p.m. ~Message: “Safer Than a Known Way” ~ Dec. 30th at 11:00 a.m. ~ Message: “A Fresh Start ~ Faith” ~ Jan. 6th at 11:00 a.m. To have your church included in our regular Come & Worship Special Christmas Pages call Janice at 905-683-0707 or email jsam@durhamregion.com Pickering Village United Church Dec. 16 10:30 a.m. - Lesson & Carols Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. - Carol Sing-Along Christmas Eve 5 p.m. - Children’s Christmas 7:30 p.m. - Family Christmas 11 p.m. - Late Night Service 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Celebrate the Spirit of the Christmas Season with your family at the Church of your choice Come & WorshipCome & WorshipSunday Dec. 16th, 10 a.m. - Safe Haven Children’s Christmas Presentation Sunday Dec. 23rd, 10 a.m. - Christmas Praise Service with musical guests; The HiMiG Gospel Singers, the Honourable Ruth Ann Onley, Linda Evans, Janine Martin, Roy Smyth Monday Dec. 24th, 7-8 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with The HiMiG Gospel Singers Sunday Dec. 30th, 10 a.m. Worship Service with The HiMiG Gospel Singers Monday Dec. 31st, 7 p.m. - New Year’s Eve Praise Service with The HiMiG Gospel Singers Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd., (Dixie, North of Kingston Rd.) 905-839-7271 Dec. 24th 7:00 p.m. Children’s service with plays and singing, involving all the kids Dec. 24th 11:00 p.m. Service of tableau, candlelight and communion Dec. 25th 11:00 a.m. Caroling at Erskine Cemetery (n.e. corner Finch/Fairport (please note there is no heat or washrooms at this facility) Dec. 30th 10:30 a.m. – Regular Service …as we celebrate the birth of Christ, Come, listen to our angels sing Sunday, December 16th Advent III - Joy 10 am - Baptism and Welcome of New Members. 6 pm - Neighbourhood CarolFest. Sunday, December 23rd Christmas Service - 10 am 6 pm - Candles and Carols. Ajax Baptist Church 56 Angus Drive 905-683-4802 Join us for a Neighbourhood Carol Service. Featuring the Traditional Carols of Christmas. 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Kitchen W/ Breakfast Area. All good size Bdrms With Mirrored Closets. Newer Storm Door And Storm Windows. Non Smoking Non Pets Home. New 100 Amp Elect Panel. Walk to Lake and Trails. SAT. & SUN. DECEMBER 15 & 16, 2-4 P.M. 49 CLOVER RIDGE DR WEST, AJAX Committed to Professionalism! SURINDER JUNEJA Sales Representative Office:905-831-3300 Cell:905-447-7653 Toll Free: 1-866-539-3300 OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND ASHLEY STEVENS* Sales Representative 905-430-6655 SUN. DEC. 16, 2-4 P.M. 51 MANDRAKE ST., AJAX Harwood and Hwy. #2. Within walking distance of a variety of shoppint centres, schools and TTC for your convenience. Enjoy your own 3 bedroom, 2 storey detached brick home amongst friendly neighbors complete with a fi nished basement. $239,900 GREAT STARTER HOME Brokerage R.M.R. Real Estate JACKIE GOODLET Broker DIR:905-427-1166 1-800-663-7119 SAT., DEC. 15, 2-4 P.M. 79 TOZER CRES., AJAX ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Brokerage Very rare, 4 bdrm, almost new, 1720 sq. ft. semi-detached “Great Gulf Home”. Upscale neighbourhood, easy access to the 401 & 407 highways. Open concept, central air, upgraded energy effi cient windows, upgraded kit cabinets. Oak stairs, ceramics. Don’t miss this opportunity. Dir: Westney Rd, North of Rossland to Williamson to Tozer. For more information view this home at www.jackiegoodlet.com $289,900 4 Bedroom, Premium 52’ Front Lot “The Meadows” ZE R O D O W N During the Holiday Season more than ever, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our progress possible. And in this spirit we say, simply but sincerely Thank You and Best Wishes for the Holiday Season and a Happy New Year Publisher: TIM WHITTAKER; Director of Advertising: DUNCAN FLETCHER; Advertising Manager: ANDREA McFATER; Advertising Consultants: MARILYN BROPHY, BARB BUCHAN, MARGARET COX and HEATHER HRELJAC M ERRY C HRISTMASMERRY CHRISTMASMERRYCHRISTMASMERRY CHRISTMAS THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 41 A/Pdurhamregion.com CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. *MSRP for the 2008 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (model S3L83K8), the 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD with manual transmission (model H3N80J8), the 2008 Grand Vitara JA with manual transmission (model LLN81S8). Destination and Delivery ($1,250, $1,250, $1,395) not included in MSRP. Registration fee, license, insurance, administration fees and applicable taxes are not included. **Limited time offer to qualifi ed retail customers on approved credit (O.A.C.) available through FinanciaLinx to lease a new 2008 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (model S3L83K8), 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD with manual transmission (model H3N80J8), 2008 Grand Vitara JA with manual ransmission (model LLN81S8) for 48 months. Total lease obligation of $13,887.52 / $13,889.92 / $19,591.00 including down payment of $2,900 / $2,900 / $3,800, or equivalent trade-in, with 80,000 km total mileage allowance ($0.10/km for excess mileage). $0 security deposit. First month’s lease payment is required at lease inception. Lease payments include Destination and Delivery ($1,250 / $1,250 / $1,395). This offer does not include license, insurance, acquisition fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $48 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. ***4.9% purchase fi nancing is available for 48 months on 2008 SX4 Sedan Sport and 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD. 2.9% purchase fi nancing is available for 48 months on 2008 Grand Vitara. Finance example: $10,000 at 4.9% / 2.9% APR for a 48 month term; the monthly payment is $229.84 / $220.90; cost of borrowing is $1,032.32 / $603.20; total obligation is $11,032.32 / $10,603.20. ****These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. †Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings. ‡ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler-Chrysler AG. ◊Full amount of the GST applies. Equivalent of 1% GST reduction applied at time of sale. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details. LEASE FROM Down payment $2,900 $229** LEASE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS4.9% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS4.9%*** MSRP $20,695* INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE MODEL INCLUDES SAFETY AND SECURITY 6 standard airbags ABS with brake assist and EDB 4-wheel disc brakes Engine immobilizer Side impact beams CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT Air conditioning 16” aluminum alloy wheels with P205/60R16 tires Side skirts Wheelarch extensions Remote keyless entry AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers XM Satellite Radio ready Steering wheel-mounted audio/cruise controls Leather wrapped steering Information display Split-folding rear seat- backs Power steering Power windows Heated power mirrors Power door locks Remote fuel door release Engine block heater Tilt steering Floor mats Tinted glass Roof rails PERFORMANCE Intelligent AWD 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine 143 horsepower Full tank of gas Five years unlimited roadside assistance Fuel economy†: City—9.9 L/100 km (29 mpg); Highway—7.1 L/100 km (40 mpg) LEASE FROM Down payment $3,800 $329** LEASE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS4.5% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS2.9%*** MSRP $25,595* 4-WHEEL-DRIVE MODEL INCLUDES SAFETY AND SECURITY ESP‡ with traction control Engine immobilizer ABS with EBD Dual front airbags Front seat-mounted side airbags Side-curtain airbags Side impact beams CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT Climate control A/C Information display Remote keyless entry AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers XM Satellite Radio ready Steering wheel-mounted audio controls Speed sensing volume control Power steering Power windows Power mirrors Power door locks Engine block heater Floor mats Micron air fi lter Overhead console Height adjustable driver’s seat Split-folding rear seat- backs Front door courtesy lights Cargo area cover Variable intermittent wipers Rear window wiper/ washer with fi xed intermittent Remote fuel door release PERFORMANCE 4WD 2.7 litre, V6 engine Full tank of gas Five years unlimited kilometre roadside assistance Towing capacity: 3,000 lbs Fuel economy†: City—13.0 L/100 km (22 mpg); Highway—9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg) 970 BROCK RD, PICKERING (South of the 401) 905420-4800 www.suzukipickering.com 1-866-420-3933 PICKERINGO F THE NEW DEAL INCLUDES 5% GST NOW!◊ ALL-NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN SPORT FULLY LOADED SPORT SEDAN MODEL INCLUDES SAFETY AND SECURITY ABS with brake assist and EBD 4-wheel disc brakes Engine immobilizer Side impact beams Dual front airbags Front seat-mounted side airbags Side curtain airbags ISO-FIX child seat safety seat provisions (2 rear) 3-point ELR seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters Childseat tether anchor- age (3 rear) CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT Climate control A/C Aero body kit 17” aluminum alloy wheels with P205/50R17 tires Power steering Power windows Heated power mirrors Power door locks Remote keyless entry Engine block heater AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA player with 8 speakers with subwoofer Tilt steering XM Satellite Radio ready Steering wheel-mounted audio/cruise controls Leather wrapped steering Information display Remote trunk release Remote fuel door release 7 drink holders Floor mats Map lights Tinted glass Fog lamps PERFORMANCE 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine 143 horsepower Full tank of gas Five years unlimited roadside assistance Fuel economy†: City—9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg); Highway—6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg) LEASE FROM Down payment $2,900 $229** LEASE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS5.9% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS4.9%*** MSRP $18,995* 2008 SX4 CROSSOVER I-All- Wheel- Drive 2008 GRAND VITARA 4-Wheel-Drive Pickering Home & Design Centre (Brock Rd. N., off the 401, Pickering) 905-428-8083 • 1-866-646-7833 HOURS: Monday - Thursday 10am - 8pm, Friday 10am - 9pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm & Sunday 12pm - 5:00pm *Certain restrictions apply. Administration Fee will be charged on No Interest No Payment Loans of 12 months or more, and on No Interest Loans. Pic- tures and prices are examples only and are not necessarily available on sale. . Not responsible for typos at time of printing. Prices apply on a product as available and cannot be held over. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Prices in this sale cannot be applied to items purchased previously. Fri Certain restrictions ap . Administration Fee will be char on No Interest No P ures and prices are exa es only and are not necessarily available on sale. . Not as available and cannot be held over Cannot be combined with any other offernd cannot be held over.Cannot be combined with any othe ictions apply. Administration Fee will be charged on No Inter ces are examples only and are not necessarily available on sa nd cannot be held over Cannot be combined with any othe www.bennetts.ca PRE- CHRISTMASWAREHOUSE CLEARANCE HUNDREDS OF ITEMS AT CLEARANCES PRICES! SOME BUMPS & SCRATCHES AT BLOW OUT PRICING! UP TO70% OFF THE LAST OF THE 2007 LINES! ik i H & InspiringViewsInspiring Views Living room! Dining room! Bedroom! Preview our January Sale! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 42 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 Ford Credit with $1995/995/995/995 down for 36/48/48/48 mo. with 20,000 km. allowance .15/.11/.11/.11 per km. on overage OAC, plus freight, taxes, license & PDI. $250-500 PTC gift certifi cate available to win with every in-stock purchase, all rebates applied to dealer. Ford Savings Hotline 905-839-6666 LINCOLNLINCOLN www.formulafordlincoln.com FORMULAFORMULA MALLMALL MADNESS SALES EVENT FORMULA’S $$1250 $$9500 toto GET IN AND DRIVE. 2008 F150/CREW2008 F150/CREW 4WD4WD 2008 FOCUS ZX42008 FOCUS ZX4 SEDANSEDAN 2007 FUSION SEL2007 FUSION SEL $$325325 /mth* XTR pkg,trailer tow, loaded $$239239Loaded, 15” alum rims GET IN ANDGET IN AND DRIVE REBATEDRIVE REBATE GET IN ANDGET IN AND DRIVE REBATEDRIVE REBATE DEALDEAL We’re doing t h e We’re d o i n g t h e We’re doing t h e AT F O R M U L A F O R D AT FORMULA F O R D $$399399Loaded 2007 EDGE SEL2007 EDGE SEL PLUSPLUS $250-$500$250-$500$250-$500 Pickering Town Centre GiftGift CertificatesCertifi cates for the with every in-stock purchase! 55%% GSTGST ON N O W ! ON NOW! NONO OBLIGATIONOBLIGATION SCRATCHSCRATCH & W I N ! & WIN! for 36 mos. $$199199 /mth* for 48 mos. /mth* for 48 mos. /mth* for 48 mos. $$14,90614,906 OR SATURDA Y SATURDA Y DEC. 1 5 DEC. 15 thth ONLY!ONLY! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007 PAGE 43 A/Pdurhamregion.com All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2003-2004 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2005-2006 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2007 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. All fi nanced vehicles are $0 cash down. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V9231, P9265, V9431, P9463, V9343, V9195, P9357, P9436, V9457, V9474 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. *V9599 and V9427 are walkaway(close end) leases, 9.95 APR, 24,000 kms per year, 12¢ per km over km. NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST.(AT MONARCH AVE.)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 Bad Credit? No Credit? Call Harry 1-800-980-1237 IF YOU HAVE A JOB, YOU’RE 100% APPROVED! 100%!IF YOU HAVE A JOB, YOU’RE 100% APPROVED! 100%! • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE SPEND LESS!OVER 150 USED CARS HERE! PRICEPRICE DROP!DROP! 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN $17,325 $122 bi-wk/96 Stk#V9379 STO’N’GO, RIMS WE MOVED! $194 bi-wk/96 $27,985 2007 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 Stk#p9247 LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY WE MOVED! $92 bi-wk/96 $12,865 2007 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER TOURING AUTO, AIR, PWR GRP. Stk#V9265 WE MOVED! $71 bi-wk/84 $8,985 AUTO, AIR, CD 2005 DODGE SX 2.0 Stk#V9195 905-683-5358 $99 bi-wk/96 $13,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER AUTO, AIR, CD Stk#P9528 905-683-5358 $12,985 2006 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING 200 HP, V6, RIMS, LOW KMS. Stk#V9227 $118 bi-wk/84905-683-5358 $92 bi-wk/96 $12,765 2007 FORD TAURUS Stk#V386 VERY LOW KMS! 905-683-5358 $114 bi-wk/96 $15,985 2007 CHRYSLER SEBRING Stk#V9431 LOADED, VERY LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $259 mo./24 $18,985 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE LTD* LEATHER LOADED! Stk#V9427 $2500$2500 DOWNDOWN 905-683-5358 $139 bi-wk/96 $19,865 2007 JEEP LIBERTY 4X4 Stk#V9325 ONLY 21,000 KMS. WE MOVED! $207 bi-wk/84 $26,985 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4X4 Stk#V9323 AUTO, PWR GRP, ONLY 29,000 KMS. 905-683-5358 $157 bi-wk/72 $17,985 2004 CHRYSLER PACIFICA AWD LTD LEATHER, SUNROOF, NAVIGATION, Stk#V9329 HEATED SEATS!HEATED SEATS! 905-683-5358 CASH PRICE! $14,765 2007 DODGE CARAVAN Stk#P9934 ONLY 18,000 KMS 905-683-5358 $16,985 2007 JEEP COMPASS $118 bi-wk/96 AUTO, AIR, PWR GRP. Stk#P9436 WE MOVED! $199 bi-wk/84 $25,985 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 CHROME GRILL, ONLY 15,000 KMS. Stk#P8963A WE MOVED! HWY 4 0 1 HWY 401 BAYLY S T BAYLY ST HARWOOD AVEHARWOOD AVEWESTNEY RDWESTNEY RDMONARCH AVEMONARCH AVE WE ARE NOT HERE WE ARE HERE SS OLDOLD LOCATIONLOCATION NONO FRILLSFRILLS NEWNEW LOCATIONLOCATION $339 mo./24 $20,765 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING* LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY Stk#V9599 $2500$2500 DOWNDOWN WE MOVED! $12,985 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING COVERTIBLE LTD Stk#CH8819A LEATHER, LOADED, LOW KMS. WE MOVED! $114 bi-wk/72 CASH PRICE! $7,985 2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER LOADED! Stk#J8892A 905-683-5358 2005 CHRYSLER 300C Stk#V9326 HEMI, MDS, 345HP, SUNROOF $166 bi-wk/84 $21,585TOP OFTOP OF THE LINETHE LINE 905-683-5358 $99 bi-wk/84 $12,765 2005 DODGE CARAVAN SXT QUADS, LOADED, LOW KMS. Stk#V9548 905-683-5358 VILLAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP COME SEE US!COME SEE US! THISTHIS WEEKEND!WEEKEND! FRI. D E C . 1 4 FRI. DEC. 14 SAT. D E C . 1 5 SAT. DEC. 15 $148 bi-wk/72 $14,985 2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN DVD, STO’N’GO Stk#V9548 WE MOVED! $186 bi-wk/96 $26,765 2007 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 HEMI, MDS, 20” CHROME Stk#V9474 905-683-5358 $138 bi-wk/96 $19,765 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stk#V9287 LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY WE MOVED! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 44 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 14, 2007