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Seven suspects in custody after extensive search By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING – Seven people are under arrest following an inci- dent in Pickering Friday afternoon where a Durham Regional Police officer traded shoots with a sus- pect. The incident began around 2:30 p.m. in the Brock and Rossland roads area when a woman saw a male get out of a grey car carry- ing a handgun, Durham Regional Police spokesman Sergeant Paul Malik said. “We had a call from a citizen. A man got out of the car, walked up to (her) car and put the gun to the driver’s head,” Sgt. Malik stated. No shots were fired and the male got back into the car and drove away. A police unit was dispatched, he said, and the grey car was quickly spotted on Brock, immediately op- posite Pistritto’s Farms. The police officer “told him to pull over.” As the police officer was turning around, a second vehicle pulled up. As the officer attempted to pin his cruiser to the second vehicle, seven suspects bolted from the two cars, later discovered to have been stolen in Toronto earlier in the day. While fleeing, one person fired a shot at the police officer, who in turn fired one shot. No one was hurt in the exchange of fire, Sgt. Malik said. “To the best of my knowledge, he was alone,” Sgt. Malik said of the officer. Two people were arrested at the scene, he added. Police “flooded the area” with canine units, tactical officers and the police helicopter. Sgt. Malik said both Durham school boards were notified and three elementary schools in the vi- cinity were locked down for about two hours. Children were only al- Police shootout, manhunt in Pickering The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 46,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 HOLIDAY HELP Single parents can turn to the Society Page 9 BOWLED OVER Pickering High in Metro Bowl final Page 39 TORY TALKS But Conservative leader listens too, at local meeting Page 8 www.blaisdale.com12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham Call Head Office 905-509-5005 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School Best Private School Pre-Toddler Program (12 months - 18 months) SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING NEW SUNROOMS • WINDOWS • DOORS 905-686-2445 WHY MOVE IMPROVE ? WITH More than 300 pack public meeting By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Calls for compen- sating farmers and scientific data on boundaries were partnered with catcalls and thunderous ap- plause as more than 300 people packed a public meeting on the proposed greenbelt. Local politicians, environmen- tal and agricultural groups and residents from as far away as Ni- agara jammed the downtown Os- hawa YWCA Thursday night to hear about the Province’s plan to protect around one million acres or 325 kilometres of land in south- ern Ontario. “How can a farmer farm half a farm?” asked Mae Winters, whose land in north Ajax has been sliced in half by the greenbelt. The front 15 acres are not in the plan, while the back 60 are. “Wouldn’t it make more sense to let the developers have that little bit of land?” Ms. Winters, like many farm- ing families in attendance, had planned on selling her land and using the funds to retire. That land is now useless if it’s on the greenbelt and can’t be developed, she said. “The only pension a farmer has is the value of his land when he retires,” said a farmer from York Region, to deafening applause. He called the greenbelt “theft by leg- islation.” There’s also land owned by de- velopers in and around the green- belt that’s being exempted, sev- eral residents pointed out. They called the plan “McGuinty Park” “a mbiguous” “contradictory” and “irresponsible.” Steve Gilchrist, a former Conser- vative MPP who is now a member of the Oak Ridges Moraine (ORM) Pickering owner wants answers on greenbelt ✦ See Owners page 2 ✦ See Police page 2 A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING – Durham Regional Police secure the scene where a police car and two stolen cars were parked at the side of Brock Road. A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com 300 Taunton Road West in Whitby 905-686-1600 www.cullengardens.com on NOW to January 2nd 10 am - 10 pm A Holiday Tradition for the entire Family! Over 100,000 Spectacular Sparkling Lights & motion displays SEASONAL PASS SALE Only Till November 30th SAVE UP TO 25%! Family Pass Reg. $110 NOW $84.99 Decorated Miniature Village “Journey to Bethlehem” “Candy Cane Forest” Night Before Christmas Story in Heritage Home “Northern Whites” “Santa Claus Lane” C ULLEN GARDEN S& MINIATURE VILLAGE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Land Trust and owns 300 acres on the moraine, said the plan needs to ignore boundaries and protect all farmland. “There is no defendable posi- tion at all, based on science, for using a municipal boundary as the delineation point,” he said. “You open yourselves up to ex- traordinary accusations of bias.” He encouraged landowners on the greenbelt to consider do- nating their land to the trust to at least receive a tax benefit. Mark Flowers, a lawyer repre- senting a landowner in Cherry- wood in Pickering that has been included in the greenbelt, said he’s been trying for months to get from the Province the scien- tific studies on how the green- belt area was decided. “The only science... is politi- cal science,” he said, to applause and cheers from the room. The Ministry maintains there is “lots of science” to back up the boundaries proposed, said Victor Doyle, manager provin- cial planning and environmen- tal services branch. But not all speakers were against the plan. “If you think these are restric- tive land use designations put on you, you’re” wrong,” said lawyer David Donnelly with En- vironmental Defence Canada, calling the Oak Ridges Moraine Act and Plan far more rigorous. “You just can’t sell it to specula- tors.” Mr. Donnelly’s group has published two reports showing 81 per cent of Ontarians support a permanent greenbelt, and that more than one-third of Ontar- io’s listed endangered species could be helped immediately by its creation, including the red-shouldered hawk, Jefferson salamander, and Monarch but- terfly. Some speakers questioned why Wayne Arthurs, the Liberal MPP for Pickering-Ajax-Ux- bridge was not in attendance, one asking if he was “tied up in a van outside.” One farmer from Brock Town- ship asked why all the public meetings on the greenbelt have been held outside of the very areas it plans to protect. Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce agreed. “I don’t have any intention of going to Oshawa to talk about the protected countryside,” she said in an interview before the meeting. “I think the Ministry should be talking to us in our communities, in the protected area. For more information on the Province’s proposed greenbelt or to submit written comments, visit www.greenbelt.ontario.ca or call toll free 1-866-751-8082. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Early morning fire PICKERING — Pickering firefighters and five trucks responded to a call at 8:53 a.m. Thursday morning at a home on White Cedar Drive. Pickering fire inspector Steve Fowl- ds said the home was undergoing renovations and a plummer’s torch sparked the fire, which started in the basement. The home sustained a lot of smoke damage, with total damage estimated at more than $100,000. Crews were on scene until after 12:30 p.m. We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Owners encouraged to donate to trust ✦ Owners from page 1 lowed to go home with a par- ent, he added. “We didn’t want kids in a house alone,” he said, fearing a hostage situation could have occurred. The other five were arrested about 5 p.m. in a bushy area in the hydro corridor in the Liver- pool Road and Finch Avenue area. At one point, a police offi- cer approached the media and said, “We have a man running around with a rifle. Shots were fired at a police officer and the police officer returned fire. “We have bulletproof vests and you don’t.” Sgt. Malik called the incident “s cary. It could have gone a whole bunch of ways. It could have easily gone very wrong,” he said. As of Friday evening, Sgt. Malik didn’t have any informa- tion on the suspects or what charges they may face. Police officer and suspect trade shots in Pickering ✦ Police from page 1 Durham Access to Care can’t afford up-front cost of new machines By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Paula Ferry-Wi- neck just wants to go home. The Whitby resident has been in and out of Lakeridge Health Oshawa to receive treatment for breast cancer since early October. Now that she is recovering from surgery and preparing to begin chemotherapy, she wants to be at home with her husband and three children. Last week, it looked like she might get her wish, but a lack of home care services landed her squarely back in her hospital bed. “I’m sure someone else could benefit from this bed, but here I am,” she said. “There is no reason for me to be here taking up this space, when the treatment I need can be done at home.” Like many patients recovering from complicated surgery, Ms. Ferry-Wineck requires the use of a Vacuum Assisted Closure (VAC) machine, which helps difficult wounds heal by applying nega- tive pressure. The machine can be used in hospital or at home, as long as a nurse changes the dressings. According to a 1999 British study, VAC machines are success- ful in preventing infection and healing certain types of wounds up to 61 per cent faster than using tra- ditional methods. For cancer pa- tients like Ms. Ferry-Wineck, this means that chemotherapy can be started earlier. ‘Like all areas of the health-care system we are struggling and doing the best we can.’ Esther Filer Durham Access to Care (DAC) currently has five VAC machines earmarked for home use. A long waiting list suggests that this is far fewer machines than are needed to serve the region’s needs. Because Ms. Ferry-Wineck can- not wait for treatment, she will re- main at Lakeridge Health for the next four to six weeks, using one of the hospital’s machines. “The cost difference is huge... for me to get this treatment at home costs about $900 a week, for me to get it in the hospital costs about $6,000 a week,” she said, “Multiply that by four to six weeks and this is costing taxpayers thousands of dol- lars, when we already don’t have enough money for health care.” Durham Access to Care spokes- woman Esther Filer said this lack of health-care dollars is precisely the problem. “Yes, it costs less to use the ma- chines at home, than in the hos- pital,” she said. “But people have to understand that the cost to buy them up front is very high.... Like all areas of the health-care system we are struggling and doing the best we can.” The cost to purchase a VAC machine ranges from $6,000 to $10,000, depending on the type of machine and supplier. Ms. Filer said Durham is on par with other municipalities when it comes to the number of VAC machines available for home use, noting that DAC regularly consults with Community Care Access Cen- tres to make sure they are up to speed. Severe cost restraints prevent her from estimating when new ma- chines will be purchased. “Right now this is not an ideal situation,” Ms. Filer acknowledged. “But if we can compromise and make sure people still have the treatment by being in hospital, they are still getting the care they need.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com Holiday hours begin Wednesday, December 1st Monday to Friday 10:00am-9:00pm Saturday 9:30am-9:00pm Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm Friday, December 3rd Midnight Madness 10:00am-Midnight Friday, December 17th Midnight Madness 10:00am-Midnight Friday, December 24th Christmas Eve 8:30am-5:00pm Saturday, December 25th Christmas Day Mall Closed Sunday, December 26th Boxing Day 8:00am-7:00pm Get everything you need with Extended Holiday Shopping Hours Santa Claus from the North Pole Not quite ready for the Holidays? Fr ew Petroleum Now Open! The Frew Petroleum team includes from left, Doug, Mary Anne, Mark, Joanne, Shelley, Liz, Glenda, Bren- da and Geni. ADVERTISING FEATURE Mark Frew is the proud owner of Frew Petroleum located at 190 Wentworth Street East. Mark was raised on a farm in South Western Ontario and recently moved to the Durham Region. His keen business sense and his experience with machinery made him the perfect candidate for this business. Previously known as Ralph Taylor Fuels, this location has been in business for over 40 years and is a well known name in the Durham Region and since June 2004, Mark Frew has been maintaining its good name as Frew Petroleum. They offer a wide range of services and products including bulk oil, home heating, industrial/ commercial lubes, tank inspection, furnace and equipment plans as well as a 24 hour emergency repair service. Frew Petroleum has 14 trucks and service vehicles and over 25 knowledgeable staff members. Recently, Petro-Canada bought out Ultramar. Now Frew Petroleum is going to be servicing the previous Ultramar customers as well as the existing Ralph Taylor Fuels customers. To accommodate the new clients, Frew Petroleum went through extensive renovations and now has a larger offi ce and an improved site. For more information on Frew Petroleum, call the offi ce at (905)723- 3742. Lack of VACs costing taxpayers and patients DURHAM — The Durham Chil- dren’s Aid Society (CAS) is short on space and needs help. Each year the organization helps hundreds of families with gifts, clothes and food at Christ- mas, and usually puts everything together in a donated space such as a vacant store. This year, though, its regular spot is not available. CAS is look- ing for a donated area big enough for a dozen people, plus room to receive, store, sort and prepare more than 500 hampers. The site also needs to be secure and offer parking. The group would prefer a place in or near Oshawa, but would consider any available space. Contact program coordina- tor Sandi Smith at 905-433-1551 ext. 2649 or Wendy Szego at ext. 2657. Group needs space to organize gifts, food Cure-obsessed society doesn’t focus on causes of the disease By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — From nail polish and hot dogs to lawn care products and gasoline, the presence of cancer causing chemicals in every day products is a reality many would prefer to ignore. But as incidence of the disease skyrockets and the cost of treatment contin- ues to strain our health care system, experts are beginning to realize that an ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure. “For those confronting cancer, of course, we need to continue our efforts to ease, or better yet, elimi- nate their pain. But for those not touched by this dreaded disease, for our children and grandchil- dren, prevention must be a priority,” said Dave Ren- aud, organizer of a cancer prevention forum hosted by Oshawa’s CAW Local 222 on Tuesday night. “Un- fortunately, in the war on cancer we have failed to engage the enemy — the carcinogens themselves.” The forum’s panel of health and environmental experts agreed, discussing various strategies to help people detoxify their lives. “We absolutely don’t want to cause panic... we don’t want people to think everything causes cancer and that there is no point in trying to prevent it,” said Elizabeth May, Executive Director of the Sierra Club of Canada, a grassroots en- vironmental group. “What we want is for people to have good solid informa- tion and use that to make smart choices.” As well as addressing well known cancer triggers, such as cigarette smoke, Ms. May provided attend- ees with examples of ev- eryday risks such as ben- zene, a chemical found in gasoline and often linked to leukemia. “G oing to the gas station and filling up your car is such an everyday thing, it doesn’t occur to people that breathing in those fumes could be dangerous,” she said. “We assume that just because something is sold in a store or approved by the government, that it’s safe. But that’s not the case.” Ms. May listed form- aldehyde in nail polish, petroleum distillates in furniture polish, tar de- rivatives in mascara, and toxins found in carpet glue as other examples of ev- eryday hazards. She noted that chemicals like these may also be behind a sharp increase in autism and other learning disabilities. According to speaker Ken Bondy, Coordinator for the CAW Health, Safety and Environmental Train- ing Fund, the workplace is often more dangerous than the home, but people feel less equipped to make changes there. Ms. May said local resi- dents can start detoxify- ing at home with simple measures such as opting for vinegar and baking soda in place of chemical- laden household cleaners, and cutting out lawn pesti- cides. ‘Society needs to understand what’s really causing it and make some changes.’ Liz Armstrong Speaker Liz Armstrong, co-founder of the Breast Cancer Prevention Coali- tion added eating organic food, and being aware of “hormone disruptors” found in some plastics and pesticides, are also good places to start. “Every year, 150,000 Ca- nadians are diagnosed with cancer, if we could even prevent half of those cases it would make such a huge difference,” she said. “But before we can do that, so- ciety needs to understand what’s really causing it and make some changes. It won’t be easy — by this point we’re all pretty toxic.” Win the fight against cancer by engaging the enemy P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com State Farm®is proud to sponsor Passport to RIDE as we wish you all a safe and happy holiday season. statefarm.ca™ State Farm Insurance Companies • Scarborough, OntarioP026151CN 10/02 your safe passage is our holiday wish. we live where you live.® Paul Williams Ins Agcy Inc Paul Williams, CFP 1020 Brock Road South Suite 2000 Pickering, ON L1W 3H2 Bus: 905-839-6306 Kimberley Frost Ins Agcy Inc Kim Frost 641 Kingston Road Pickering, ON L1V 3N7 Bus: 905-420-3221 Scott Andrews Ins Agcy Inc Scott Andrews 345 Kingston Road Suite 106 Pickering, ON L1V 1A1 Bus: 905-509-1167 Vic O’Hearn Ins Agcy Ltd Vic O’Hearn 467 Westney Road South Unit 20 Ajax, ON L1S 6V8 Bus: 905-683-2251 Jane Cameron Ins Agcy Inc Jane Cameron 571 Kingston Road West Ajax, ON L1S 6M1 Bus: 905-619-0611 Want to know what’s happening in Pickering? 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The governments of On- tario and Canada signed an agreement last week to each provide up to $298 million over the next five years to improve public infrastruc- ture in small urban centres and rural municipalities throughout the province through the Canada-On- tario Municipal Rural Infra- structure Fund. Small urban and rural mu- nicipalities of less than 250,000 are eligible to apply. Both Ajax and Pickering are going over the fund require- ments and oppor- tunities. “We’re current- ly reviewing the terms of it. It’s fairly nar- row in what it can be used for,” said Mayor Steve Par- ish. “We think we can take advantage of it.” Mayor Dave Ryan said Pickering staff is also look- ing at the terms and prepar- ing a list of possible proj- ects. “It is our intent to take advan- tage of all three (phases),” he said. “Staff is currently in the process of compiling a list of projects.” The fund comes in three phases, with the first being for road and bridge projects where the planning is already un- derway by a municipality. Communities will be ex- pected to contribute one third of the cost of any proj- ect. Mayor Parish said he be- lieved the deadline for the first phase was January. “We’re always pleased when there is money avail- able from the federal and provincial government,” Mayor Ryan said. He added there is some bridge work that will quick- ly come to the top of Picker- ing’s list. This is the first agreement signed under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, which was announced in 2003, through which the Government of Canada will invest $1 billion in prior- ity infrastructure projects across Canada. Pickering to take advantage of funding for municipalities Dave Ryan Ajax man facing four charges in incident AJAX — An Ajax man faces several charges, including sexual assault, in a Hal- loween night incident. The arrest came after a match was made on the national DNA databank. On Oct. 31, around 10 p.m., an 18-year- old girl wearing a Halloween costume was walking along Kingston Road when she met a man riding a bicycle west, according to Durham Regional Police. The man began speaking with the girl as they travelled along a footpath on the north side of Kingston Road, near Eliza- beth Street. When she went to leave near a bridge over Duffins Creek, the man stood in her way. Police report the man then picked up the victim, carried her into a bushy area near the footpath, where he continued to sexually assault her and threaten her. The man rode off north, while the victim went to a friend’s house and called police. The victim was taken to hospital, treated for her injuries and released. Police went to the area of the attack and located evi- dence. Sergeant Paul Malik said submitting samples to the DNA databank is “begin- ning to be a more normal practice, par- ticularly in sex assaults.” Police successfully sought help from the public, Sgt. Malik stated. Information included descriptions and locations of the incident. After the match was confirmed by the databank, the police contacted the ac- cused, who turned himself in at the Os- hawa Community Office. Christopher Ivan Ramgadoo, 28, Of Meekings Drive, has been charged with sexual assault, choking, uttering threats and breach of probation. He was to appear in court Thursday for a bail hearing. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 5 P Candlelight Memorial Service Thursday, December 2, 2004 7:00 p.m. The Simple Alternative Funeral Centre 1057 Brock Road, Pickering (just south of Highway 401) Musical prelude:6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Refreshments following the service. Each family attending will have the opportunity to place an ornament on our Tree of Remembrance in memory of their loved one(s). Please RSVP to: 905-686-5589 Help your child do better on her next report card. Call Sylvan today. Our personalized programmes in reading, math, writing and study skills can give your child the skills and confidence to do better in school. “Her report card really improved with Sylvan. So did her confidence.” Why wait? Call today. www.educate.com 1415 HIGHWAY #2 Courtice, Ontario, L1E 2J6 (905) 725-0555 FIRST PICKERING PLACE 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering (905) 839-9637 KENDALWOOD PARK PLAZA 1801 Dundas St. E. 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Pipe up and show off your talents for Pickering’s Winterfest EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Taking a closer look at the way Ontario votes It’s encouraging to see that the Dalton McGuinty Liberals are taking a serious look at some form of proportional representation (PR) for the Province of Ontario. In setting up a citizens’ committee to consider a province- wide referendum to bring in proportional representation, Mr. McGuinty is simply following the lead of Gordon Camp- bell and the B.C. Liberal Party. After all, Mr. Campbell’s decision to have an election exactly four years after his party won a majority in 2001 has been mimicked by Mr. McGuinty. Now, like the B.C. Liberals, who will have a referendum on election day May 17 on proportional representation, we, too, could have a referendum on the subject the next time we go to the polls for a provincial election: Oct. 2, 2007. Of course, much will have to be discussed. What form of PR would we have? Would the whole system, or just a por- tion of it, go PR? Would each party have a list of 1-106 (there will be three more seats in Ontario in 2007 than we now have) candidates who would fill the spots as the proportion of the vote dictates? And are the people of Ontario ready to embrace PR or do we want to continue with the first-past- the-post system? Only the United States and Britain, besides Canada, still go with the old-style system that leaves millions of votes wasted in each election. The beauty of PR is that every vote counts. Even in a riding, for instance, where your chosen candidate has no hope of winning, your vote still could help elect one more MPP throughout Ontario. PR is a tougher pill to swallow for traditional, well-funded parties who face perpetual minority governments and the need to build alliances with smaller parties. It will also likely mean more frequent elections. However, PR means every single vote counts. It offers hope for smaller parties who normally would never have a chance to get a seat in the legislature. And it might, it just might, generate a renewed interest in democracy and the vote. Anything that can give the system a jolt and that can encourage participation and improve democracy is worth investigating. The McGuinty Liberals, with an assist from B.C., are on the right track. Pickering doesn’t want another Mirabel To the editor: Welcome to a second Mirabel disaster, this time in Picker- ing. The federal government asked the Greater Toronto Air- ports Authority to come up with a plans to replace Button- ville Airport with a regional airport in Pickering, but instead has been handed plans for a three-runway monster that is just as totally unrealistic as the plans in 1972, particularly when Pearson is only handling under 30 million annually and is equipped to handle double that amount. The Government of Canada, not the GTAA, has the final word in deciding what happens at Pickering and they surely won’t be foolish enough to approve a second white elephant. Mirabel cost $4 billion. Yo u see, I am still hopeful that somebody will see sense this time around. Isobel Thompson Whitevale NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail tdoyle@durhamregion.com; Mailing Address; 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. 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We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor re- serves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Adver tiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspa- per contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. Life on the go can get pretty interesting for a commuter I t was pitch black out the windows of the GO Train Tuesday night, but the inside of the car was glowing in florescent light. Perhaps it was a sign. A family was sitting across the aisle from me. It looked like they had been visiting relatives or maybe friends; the mother was carrying an empty cas- serole dish, wrapped in a grocery bag. She kept nodding off as the train lulled its way back to Durham from Toronto, and her husband would smile a little and catch the dish before it hit the floor. Beside me sat a droopy-lidded el- derly woman, knitting what looked like booties with some soft, blue-green yarn. We never talked the whole 35- minute ride home, but each time the casserole dish was saved, we’d catch each other’s eye and quietly laugh out our noses. Further up the row, four teenaged girls sat giggling, pulling new clothes and broaches and shoes out of bags and trading them back and forth. Two of them were on cellphones, presum- ably chatting with other teenage girl- friends about the purchases. One kept reading the price tags out loud. Just before we rolled into Rouge Hill, a man loaded down with a briefcase and an armload of newspapers stum- bled over one of the plastic bags in the aisle and dropped everything. The girl on the outside seat was immediately up to help him, apologizing profusely. She obviously felt horrible. Later on, a young man with a Ryer- son University knapsack sat leaning across into the seat across from him, scribbling into a calculus book. His seat mate, a man around the same age, turned out to be in the same class, but they’d never met. The two proceeded to trade notes and easily solve a perplexing formula from the text. They helped me off the train when it reached Ajax. We chatted about my alma mater. It was nice. Strangers performing random acts of kindness on a too-bright ride home. A perfect way to end the day. Regional Reporter Carly Foster’s col- umn appears every other Sunday. Random acts of kindness Carly Foster staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com Families happy, but changes needed to emergency motel program DURHAM — A recent survey of families who had to use the Region’s emergency motel program showed that about half were happy with the facilities they were in. The social services department provides emergency motel rooms to families of three or more who can not be accommodated at other shelters in Durham, a recent report to committee said. From January 2003 to June 30, 2004, 171 families were put through the program. Survey respondents did struggle with transportation, as three-quarters did not have a vehicle, the report showed. Families were happy with the support they received, but around half found their rooms “adequate but limited,” mostly because of a lack of storage. The department only heard back from 22 of the families, as many have either gone into better housing or were evicted, the report said. Around 60 per cent of the families who used the shelter were on welfare, with 24 per cent living off earnings and 12 per cent on disability. The program cost for 2004 is $1 70,000, with the Region paying $34,000. Staff are looking into offering nutritious meals and transportation assistance for 2005, the report said. Long-term care website best for consumers DURHAM — The Region’s long- term care website is being highlighted now that the Province is about to launch a site on concerns and unmet standards in seniors’ homes. Officials at the Region’s social services department are concerned the new provincial website will not give enough timely or explained informa- tion, said a letter from Judy Heffern, director of long-term care and ser- vices for seniors. For example, the type of concern or un-met standard will not be fully ex- plained on the site so consumers can determine what the level of risk is, the letter said. The department is working with the Province to address the concerns. In the meantime, the Region is direct- ing people to its own homes for the aged site, at ltc.region.durham.on.ca. Up-to-date compliance records, de- scriptions of the homes and annual reports are all available. 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More than 50 farmers from across Durham Region, including representatives from all commodi- ties as well as municipal officials from Scugog and Clarington, gath- ered at the Nestleton Community Hall on a cold and rainy afternoon to greet Mr. Tory, who was recently selected to lead the Ontario PC Party. Introducing himself as a “city person,” Mr. Tory began the round- table discussion on agriculture by explaining that he’s on a tour of the province to gauge the concerns of Ontario’s farming community. He immediately took a shot at Ontario’s minister of agriculture, Steve Peters, by saying the Liberal minister is “totally out of touch (with the farming community)” and stressed “agriculture is not at the top of (Dalton McGuinty’s Lib- eral) agenda at all.” Mr. Tory also sympathized with the crowd over concerns regard- ing the Liberals’ cuts to safety net and research programs, saying the McGuinty Liberals have cut $128 million from the ministry of agri- culture’s budget. Durham Cattlemen’s Asso- ciation President John Wolters, a long-time local farmer, listed off a number of concerns he had, which included the way the Prov- ince assesses the value of farm- land (“We’ve seen tax increases of about 7 or 8 per cent a year over the last four to five years,” he said), the restrictions included in the Province’s proposed Greenbelt Protection Plan and the Ontario food policy. Using an example of a glass of milk costing $1.95 in a restaurant while farmers only receive about 16-cents for that same glass, Mr. Wolters stressed “it is highly unfair that we as farmers put in a lot of effort and investment and take the risks... and we have to take what the market will give us and we’re totally on the wrong side of the equation when it comes to getting a fair price, which I don’t think we do. “Farmers are the weakest link in the food chain.” Other concerns were raised about environmental issues. Bill Denby, a member of the Cream Producers’ Association, also noted that bureaucrats at the provincial level “create most of the problems” with “piles of paper, road blocks and obstacles. “The bureaucratic power is overpowering to us, the farmers,” he said. “We have a problem and it’s at Queen’s Park.” Clarington’s Tom Berry also ac- cused the Liberal government of introducing the Greenbelt Protec- tion Act to restrict land uses and forcing farmers to sell their lots at cheap prices. He added the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine legislation are “nothing but a waste of time and money. It’s a land grab for the developers because they’re going to get (the lands) for cheap.” After the meeting, Mr. Tory noted the message he got from Durham farmers is practically the same as he has heard so far across the province. “People are hurting very badly today, there’s kind of an unfortu- nate perfect storm that has arisen all at the same time where com- modity prices are low, there’s a problem with BSE (mad cow dis- ease), a whole lot of things...,” he said, adding the government must make an honest effort to help farm- ers and to restore the agriculture business as a top priority. Mr. Tory pledged that if elected as premier, he will continue to visit with farmers to hear their concerns and to appoint one of his “most powerful and influential people” as agriculture minister. A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com How should Canada manage its used nuclear fuel in the future? The Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)is conducting a comprehensive study of approaches for the long-term management of Used Nuclear Fuel in Canada. NWMO is hosting a Discussion Session: You are Invited to Learn More and Provide Your Views To r egister for the Community Discussion Session,obtain more information and to receive the NWMO Discussion Document 2:“Understanding the Choices”: Call 1-800-349-4859 or Send an e-mail to: info@nwmo.ca Community Discussion Session Monday, December 6 from 6-9:30 pm (Presentation at 6 pm with group discussion to follow) The discussion session will be held at the PICKERING RECREATION CENTRE 1867 Valley Farm Road,Pickering,ON You may also provide your views on the proposed options for managing used nuclear fuel in the NWMO Workbook, available on-line:www.nwmo.ca or at the Discussion Session or by calling: 1-800-349-4859 Farmers greet Tory leader with their concerns Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ontario Conservative leader John Tory was in Scugog this week to hear the concerns of Durham farmers. W onders why smoking support groups geared to females By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — Don’t get Jim Dun- can wrong: He’s not a sexist. The Ajax man just wants to know why health department-run quit smoking support groups are only geared toward women. “I thought it (the program) was great, but was quite at a loss why it was only for women,” Mr. Dun- can said. “I think it’s the public health network (and) they should be dealing with everybody.” The health department has been running women-only groups since 2001, said Mary Sue O’Connor, a public health nurse. The rea- son for that is two-fold: Durham has more female smokers (20 per cent) than the provincial average (19 per cent), and research has shown that support groups work for females. “When we look at what is avail- able from journals and other health departments... there’s no evidence that a support-group type environment works for men,” Ms. O’Connor said, adding that women often feel more comfort- able in female-only groups. “But that doesn’t mean we don’t sup- port men in their efforts to quit.” A drop-in support group was recently offered for both men and women and, on average, more men than women attended, Ms. O’Connor said. Mr. Duncan points out that there are more men who smoke in Durham than women. In 2003, 30 per cent of Durham males 19 and older were smokers, compared to 20 per cent of women, health de- partment numbers show. Ms. O’Connor said the health department also helps anyone — male or female — who calls looking for help. Phone counselling, smoking as- sessments, mail outs and referrals to other resources such as web sites are all offered. Ajax man questions focus on women AJAX — The rights of immi- grant women will be discussed at a meeting next month. The Women’s Multicultural Re- source and Counselling Centre of Durham holds a discussion Tues- day, Dec. 14 about your rights as an immigrant woman in Ontario, legal issue resources, and ser- vices and support available in the community. The group also works to overcome the feeling of isolation. The discussion is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Durham West Arts Centre, 1355 Old Kingston Rd. For more information, call 905-427-7849. Counselling centre discusses the rights of immigrant women at upcoming session in Ajax We’re online at durhamregion.com John Howard Society helps local families cope with stress By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Navigating a store with a cranky two-year-old is stress- ful at the best of times. Add throngs of anxious shoppers, a mile-long wish list and looming family obli- gations to the mix, and you have a recipe for parental meltdown. While raising kids is never easy, experts at the John Howard Soci- ety (JHS) of Durham say seasonal stress can be overwhelming, es- pecially for single and separated parents. “A t this time of year we find that the amount of family conflict is much higher,” says Paul Dobbs, who looks after community edu- cation at JHS Durham. “There are more time constraints, people are worried about money and making sure there is something under the tree, and there are more family ob- ligations to think about.” Norm King agrees. As a single father living in Whitby with shared custody of his three young chil- dren, he says Christmas can be highly emotional. “You have to explain to the kids why the whole family isn’t together, and why you might not be with them for all of the holidays,” he says. “It’s confusing and upsetting for them.” Mr. King says the John Howard Society has been instrumental in helping his family cope with stress during the holidays and year round. He recently completed the DADS program, a peer support group aimed at strengthening father-child involvement, and Active Parenting Now, an eight-week course that im- proves communication between parents and children. “They were both very informa- tive, I learned a lot about my kids and myself,” he says. “I keep the Active Parenting book on my shelf now, and my kids and I read it to- gether and try to work through any problems.” JHS Durham is a non-profit social service agency that offers parent- ing programs, as well as employ- ment and housing assistance and a variety of counselling services. The Active Parenting programs are among the most popular, because they address problems common to all families. “We teach parents how to avoid power struggles by being an active parent instead of a reactive par- ent, and how to give kids choices,” says Maria Perrino, counsellor and active parenting coordinator. “We also focus on the difference be- tween discipline and punishment and the difference between natural and logical consequences.” In January, JHS Durham will be launching a new program called Cooperative Parenting and Di- vorce, aimed at helping separated families cope with raising children in two different homes. “Sometimes parents feel like they’ve failed if they ask for help, they feel like they’re expected to know everything when it comes to their kids,” says Ms. Perrino. “Kids don’t come with a manual at birth but, luckily, we have manuals here.” For more information on ser- vices offered at any of the four JHS Durham locations, call 905-579- 8482 or visit www.jhsdurham,on. ca. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 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 flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Katlyn Sunday’s carrier of the week is Katlyn. She enjoys fishing & shopping. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Katlyn for being our Carrier of the Week. 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A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Become a carrier Today AJAX Dooley Cres. Brennan Rd. Daniels Cres. Dodsworth Dr. Root Cres. Wickens Cres. Griffiths Dr. Freeston Cres. Strickland Dr. Gregson St. Fletcher Ave. Hibbard Dr. Ingold Ln. Fishlock St. Dent St. Freer Cres. Carter-Bennett Dr. Oxlade Cres. Sabbe Cres. Bradbury Cres. McSweeney Cres. Seggar Ave. coles Ave. Dowers Dr. Carr Dr. Chapman Dr. McKie Ct. Morden Cres. Gill Cres. Horne Ave. Simonds Dr. Gardiner Dr. Humphrey Dr. Chalmers Dres. Hilling Dr. Patience Ln. Harley Dr. Adams Dr. Admiral Rd. Athlane Ave. Warwick Ave. Rands Rd. Whittington Ct. KinnisonCt. Dorling Ave. Wicks Dr. Plowman Dr. Kings Cres. Bartlett Dr. Hardland Cres. PICKERING Windgrove Sq. 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Whether you’re buying presents, decorations or turkey, decide in advance how much you can safely spend, and don’t fall prey to im- pulse buys. • Take care of yourself. Eat right, exercise, get plenty of sleep and take a break when you need it. No one can face the mall when they’re tired and hungry. • Teach your kids to give. Vol- unteering or donating to those less fortunate will bring the family to- gether and remind everyone what Christmas is really about. • Don’t put kids in the middle of family conflicts. Put differences aside for the sake of the season and encourage children to be re- spectful to all relatives and guests. • Involve kids in the planning stages. Have them choose an extra chore or responsibility for the week before Christmas to make sure everything gets done. • Don’t promise what you can’t deliver. To avoid disappoint- ment on Christmas morning, or post holiday debt, try not to speak for Santa when it comes to high- ticket items. John Howard Society of Durham active parenting co-ordinator Maria Per- rino and Paul Dobbs, of community education, are offering strategies to help single parents deal with stress during the holidays. MADD hosts victims’ forum Grief counsellors on hand Dec. 13 DURHAM — The Durham Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is hosting a forum for victims and family members affected by impaired driving. The forum takes place Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the new Durham Regional Police Services station, 480 Taunton Rd. E., near Taunton and Anderson streets in Whitby. A Crown attorney and grief coun- sellors will also be in attendance to answer questions from fam- ily and friends of those who have been killed by a drunk driver. Children are also welcome to at- tend a special coping session. Refreshments and tissues will be provided. Par ticipants are asked to bring a photo of their loved one. If you have been personally injured by a drunk driver, you are asked to bring along a photo of your fam- ily. For more information, call 905- 655-4245. A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com MONTESSORI LEARNING CENTRE PICKERING Private School Pre-school To Grade 8 IN CELEBRATION OF 20 YEARS IN PICKERING • Full Montessori Curriculum • Before & After School Daycare Hours • Optional Hot Lunch • Field Trips • Computer • Music • Phys. Ed - PLUS - “Knowledge with Understanding” 401 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-509-1722 montessorilearningcentre.com OPEN HOUSE Dec. 1/04 and Jan. 11/05 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm CALL NOW! Maximum of 20 students. The first year filling fast! WE ARE OFFERING ANOTHER FIRST.. 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Durham Regional Police Ser- vice officially kicked-off the 2004- 2005 Festive RIDE program at the Whitby Community Police Office, 480 Taunton Rd. E., Nov. 25. From now until early January, police will perform spot checks across Durham Region to ensure the roads are safe during the holi- day season and to prevent death and injury by reminding citizens to refrain from drinking and driv- ing. As was the case last year, Dur- ham police will post the names of adults charged with impaired driv- ing on its website for the duration of the program. The launch of this year’s RIDE program also featured the dedica- tion of a memorial for those who have fallen victim to impaired drivers, and was held in conjunc- tion with MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) Durham and rep- resentatives from local companies that provide transportation alter- natives for drivers. During the six-week Festive RIDE program last year, Durham police stopped approximately 8,450 vehicles and administered 162 roadside breath tests. Twenty-eight people received 12-hour driving suspensions and seven drivers were charged with exceeding the legal limit of .08 mil- ligrams of alcohol per 100 millili- tres of blood. Thirty-seven were also charged with various offences under the Highway Traffic Act. For more information on the Durham police Festive RIDE pro- gram, contact Acting Sergeant Andre Wyatt, RIDE co-ordinator, at 905-579-1520 ext, 5226. Durham police RIDE program in full effect durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 11 A/P rrs TM DURHAM DENTAL CENTRE 135 Harwood Ave. N. (at Hwy. 2) 905-427-4280 NEW PATIENTS & EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS WELCOMED E-mail: durhamdent@aol.com Website: www.comsearch-can.com/DURHAM.html HARWOOD AVE.DURHAM CENTRE HWY. #2 HWY. 401 WE ARE HERE A Healthy Smile is always in style. Let us make you smile again. Before After Orthodontics (Braces, Retainers) • Crowns and Bridges/Dentures • Root Canal Treatment • Nitrous Oxide Sedation (Laughing Gas) • Wisdom Molar Extraction • White Fillings All Insurance Plans Accepted (Sent Directly) •Air abrasion (No Freezing - No Drilling) for applicable cavities •Intra oral camera (Before & After Pictures) •Electrosurgery and cosmetic gum surgery •Ultra sonic scaling, cosmetic veneering •Teeth whitening Evening & Saturday Appointments Available Available In Our Office Laser Dentistry Teeth whitening is a popular procedure. Almost everybody wants whiter teeth these days. Before you head off to the stores to purchase a whitening kit, or to get it done by your dentist, there are a few points you should know before starting. 1. Teeth whitening kits only work on your own natural teeth. It will not whiten dental restorations such as fillings or caps. If you have dental restorations in the front part of your mouth, you may want to have them replaced after whitening, especially if they are big and visible. One exception is if you have a cap in the front that was placed many years ago and it is looking too white compared to your teeth (because porcelain caps don’t discolour with age), then you can still whiten your teeth and you stop when the whiteness of your teeth matches that of the cap. Talk to your dentist if you have any concerns regarding older, visible restorations before you start whitening. 2.Teeth whitening does not produce a permanent result. If you want to maintain the whiteness, you will need to do “touch ups” regularly, usually once a year. “Touch ups” require less time and cost compared to the original kit, especially if you’re getting it done by your dentist. (More on this later in the report.) Now if you wait many years before doing a “touch up”, you may require more touch up material so the cost will be slightly higher. The key is to do it regularly so you’re not waiting for the full discolouration to come back before doing it again. Depending on your diet and brushing habits, the whitening effect will usually last an average of three to four years before the original discolouration reappears. The “do it yourself” kit you by from the stores will last you a much shorter duration. 3. The longer time you spend on whitening your teeth, the whiter they will get. So you’re actually in control of the final whiteness of your teeth. Be realistic though, your teeth will never be as white as snow using this product alone and it wouldn’t look natural. Another point to remember, the whiter you want, the more maintenance (touch up) you’ll need. If you have a specific question you would like answered, or a topic you would like addressed, please send it to the News Advertiser c/o ASK THE DENTIST Three tips you must know before whitening your teeth Dr.Albert Chan, Pickering Medical Centre, 905-839-0931 Dr. J. D’Souza DENTIST 185 Brock St. N. Suite G3, Whitby PICKERINGHWY. #401 HWY. #2 N OSHAWAWHITBY TA UNTON RD. To Scarborough MARY ST.BROCK ST.SIMCOE ST.HARWOOD AVE.905-430-0118 A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com Paul Ristow was first president of Durham Region Real Estate Board By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — Paul Ristow, who helped pioneer the real estate in- dustry in Durham Region, died peacefully at his home Nov. 23 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 76. Mr. Ristow, of Ristow and Flem- ing Ltd. in Oshawa, was a founding member and first president of the Oshawa-Whitby and District Real Estate Board, the forerunner of the Durham Region Real Estate Board, and was fondly remembered as a man with vision to establish a local real estate board for its members and the public. “He was instrumental in estab- lishing organized real estate in the Oshawa area,” said Dave Tonkin, past-president of the Durham Re- gion Real Estate Board. “He had a good brokerage for many years, he was still active, and he participated in a lot of board activities over the years. “He was just a very conscien- tious sort of guy; basically a real gentleman. He always had the best interests of real estate at heart. He watched the board develop over the years, and he was as honest as they come and always conscientious of doing the right thing, that’s for sure,” he added. Mr. Ristow opened up a real es- tate office in Oshawa in 1952, mak- ing an application to the Ontario Real Estate Association to become an independent member. He was then asked by the Association to help organize a local real estate board in the Oshawa area. “A t that time, many of the bro- kers in this area were rather hostile toward each other, and very com- petitive. But I was young and deter- mined, and there were a few fellows that I encountered who got along together, and in 1954 we decided to set up a meeting with OREA rep- resentatives to present a case for the benefits of a real estate board to its members and to the public,” Mr. Ristow said in an interview with This Week in January. At the end of that first meeting, the Oshawa-Whitby and District Real Estate Board was born, with Mr. Ristow being nominated as first president. As president from 1954 to 1955, Mr. Ristow helped operate the real estate board out of two rooms on the second floor of the Basset Building on the southeast corner of King and Simcoe streets. Today, its membership has more than 650 registered brokers and salespeople throughout Durham Region. “Paul Ristow Real Estate was one of the first advertising supporters of Oshawa This Week when it started in 1970,” said Tim Whittaker, pub- lisher of Durham Region Media Group. “Paul was very opinionated and not shy about voicing his feelings. He was energizing and fun to be around.” Mr. Ristow was the father of five children with his wife, Dorothy, and 10 grandchildren. A private family service has been planned. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Lakeridge Health Os- hawa Palliative Care Service, Dur- ham Access to Care or the Cana- dian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Armstrong Funeral Home, 124 King St. E., in Oshawa. Pioneer of Durham real estate loses cancer battle OBITUARY News Advertiser file photo Paul Ristow, a founding member and the first member of the Oshawa-Whitby and District Real Estate Board, the forerunner of the Durham Region Real Estate Board, passed away this week after a battle with cancer. Program gives teens a day on the streets By Lesley Bovie Staff Writer DURHAM — The frenetic energy of this group of Grade 10 students fades quickly in a dingy back alley in downtown Oshawa. “How many of you had breakfast today?” asks Marica Aru, director of Second Chance Youth Shelter. Pointing to a large green dump- ster by the roadway, she tells the story of two young men who were spotted rummaging through it for the day-old donuts thrown out by the nearby Coffee Time Donuts at the corner of Mary and King streets. It’s an instant reality check and what In Another’s Shoes is all about. The program, which offers high school students a first-hand look at life on the streets, aims to dispel the romanticism associated with youth homelessness. “They don’t realize all the issues like, for instance, there’s no health care available,” says chaplain Anne Heemskerk, accompanying her class from Notre Dame Catholic Second- ary School in Ajax for the day as part of a retreat on social justice. Most teens don’t think in the long- term and tend to associate running away from home with freedom, not the loss of all they take for granted on a daily basis, she adds. It’s a point Ms. Aru tries to ham- mer home a number of times as she and the group walk the same streets as other homeless youth in Oshawa. She asks them to think of walking away from every comfort, including their cellphones, and asks how long they could stand not showering. “A day,” one girl answers. They visit social service agencies such as St. Vincent’s Kitchen; sit on the cold benches in Memorial Park and visit bridges, where those who can’t afford to rent a room some- times end up at night. Ms. Aru tells them a story about a group of teens who resorted to camping along the Oshawa Creek to survive, and other young people so desperate for money they turn to prostitution. “The youngest prostitute on re- cord in Oshawa is a 12-year-old girl, according to Durham Regional Po- lice,” she adds. Social assistance from Ontario Wo rks is not an automatic hand-out, Ms. Aru stresses. Teens must attend regular sessions, and be seen to be actively seeking out employment to be eligible for help. Eric Fox, 15, says the tour showed him a side of the city he’d never seen before, even though his father resides in Oshawa. “It’s totally different,” he says. “I didn’t know it was like this. I thought homeless people were just in To- ronto.” Michael Malone, 15, says the ex- perience really put things into per- spective for him. “When I get up in the morning I use the shower and think nothing of it,” he adds. Ms. Heemskerk hopes that, if nothing else, her students will re- member to solve their problems at home, rather than running away from them to live on the streets, where there are many predators. Help is always available for teens at school through chaplains like herself or social workers. Aj ax students receive lesson on the streets of Oshawa Lesley Bovie/ News Advertiser photo Second Chance Youth Shelter director Marica Aru, right, tells students from Ajax Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School in Ajax about life on the streets in Oshawa. U sing humour to manage stress PICKERING — Using laughter as a stress reliever is the topic of an upcoming meeting for women. The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Cen- tre of Durham delves into the science of laughter as an effec- tive stress relief treatment at the event, Jan. 14 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch, 1 The Esplanade. For information, call 905-427-7849. Report on class sizes is in DURHAM — Catholic schools across the region are ahead of the curve when it comes to class sizes. That information is contained in a recently released report by the Durham Catholic District School Board that shows local elementary class sizes, at an av- erage of 23.7 students per class, are ahead of the mandated pro- vincial average of no more than 24.5. The report is available to members of the public at the Catholic Education Centre, 650 Rossland Rd. W. in Oshawa, Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. It can also be viewed on the board website at www.durhamrc.edu.on.ca durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P Ajax Pickering Christmas 2002 deddeddy GuidGdayddaadadidolololollooooolHooHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHeedHyilHyyyiiiiididdayGuideaHeioolayHliday Glilil eHooueday GuidddGuluHoeGayGuiddday GHoHoH dydeHelidayleuideuidduHliday GuiddHliday GdH eedyuHyGuHHliday GuiHHday GuuoayGay uyHoliday GuideHoliday Guide Advertising Feature 1949-2 0 0 41949-2 0 0 4 55RODMAN 'SYEARSRODMAN'S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING Happy Holidays from the staff at Rodman’s Heating and Air Conditioning. For Sales and Service www.rodmanheating.com What’s Inside: Holiday Gift Ideas Decorating Ideas Pickering Village Feature Letters to Santa Favourite Holiday Recipes and so much more! What’s Inside: Holiday Gift Ideas Decorating Ideas Pickering Village Feature Letters to Santa Favourite Holiday Recipes and so much more! A/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P 34 Church Street, Ajax (905) 427-PALS 7257 “you ring, we bring” Traditional Hand Tossed Pizza 66 2 Old Ki ngston Road 905-427-6739 December 18 8:00 pm Door Prizes We also have a full menu including Soup & Salad, Bagels, Sandwiches, etc. Relaxation or Therapeutic Massage By Registered Massage Therapists Annette Vogt and Patricia Florese Gift Certificate Packages available Call for an appointment (905) 683-6577 The Courtyard in Pickering Village 109 Old Kingston Road, Unit 1 Ajax, Ontario L1T 3A6 A Touch Of Class Flowers & Drapery 905-426-5985 619 Kingston Rd. West (The Fitz Plaza)Pickering Village, Ajax shop On Line at atouchofclassflowers.ca Centerpieces from$29.95 Open House Saturday December 4 11 am - 6 pm Manicure & Pedicure $37 Spa Facial & 1/2 Hr. Massage $75 Mistique Spa Experience Facial, Manicure, Pedicure, 1/2 Hr. 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The Pickering Village BIA would like to invite you to our annual Christmas tree lighting which takes place on December 3rd starting at 6:30 pm This great Family event will take place at the corner of old Kingston Rd. and Highway 2. Join us for free hot chocolate and carol singing. Santa Claus himself, who has agreed to come down from the North Pole to the Village, will be there personally to throw the switch that lights our tree! On behalf of all the Merchants and Services of Pickering Village, the BIA would like to take this opportunity to wish you and you’re a very merry Christmas and a happy new year! Jeremy de Mel Chair Pickering Village BIA 1 2 8 8 3 4 4 9 9 5 5 10 10 11 11 12 18 13 13 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 6 6 7 7 1) Durham Music Ltd. 2) Sherwood Bridal Co. 3) Sumit Fine China and Crystal 4) Sunshade Blinds and Drapery 5) Mistique 6) A Touch of class 7) Mt. Everest 8) Pizza Pals 9) The soup Shack 10) Annette Vogt R.M.T. 11) Bridal Wardrobe 12) Shaun Collier Wa rd 1 Councillor 13) Durham West Arts Council 14) Min Com - Judy Stacy 15) Pickering Photo 16) Village Ice Cream Shop 17) Cool Rays Tanning Salon 18) Pickering Village Square Participating Merchants 3 A/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 17 A/P Holiday GuideHoliday GuideHoliday Guide Advertising Feature The holiday season is a time to celebrate and rejoice. It’s a time when families from near and far get together and share laughter, stories and memories. The City of Pickering and The Town of Ajax have set up various events and functions throughout the holiday sea- son that will allow families to enjoy time with one anoth- er as well as taking part in community activities. To start the holiday season off right, Santa Claus is coming to town! The annual Ajax Santa Claus parade will be held on Sunday November 28 at 12 p.m., starting at Harwood Avenue through to Bayly Street. On December 3, Pickering Village will be hosting its annual Christmas Tree Lighting at the corner of Kingston Road and Church Street.This event has some- thing for everyone and with over 500 attendants each year, guests are never disap- pointed. Along with Mayor Par ish, Old St. Nick will make an appearance and together they will throw the switch to light the magnifi- cent tree. The Pickering Village BIA will be offering free hot chocolate, carollers from local churches and choir groups as well mer- chants showcasing wonder- ful holiday gift ideas. The festivities start at 6:30 p.m. The City of Pickering has many wonderful events tak- ing place this holiday that are sure to please residents of all ages. Pickering teens can enjoy an evening of fun at Petticoat Creek Community Centre.Teens are invited to watch their local bands play.This takes place on Saturday December 4, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Adults 55 years of age and older are encouraged to join Mayor Ryan and Members of Council at the East Shore Community Centre to tour the festive city streets and marvel at the holiday light displays. This will be taking place on Wednesday December 8 at 7:15 p.m. Both communities are proud to offer wonderful events and services to help you and your family celebrate the holidays. The Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser also enjoys providing their readers with information on how to make the holiday season special. On behalf of the News Advertiser, Happy Holidays! 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But what will all our hopes of peace and love amount to if no one turns these dreams into action? It is up to each and every one of us to make these dreams real – through our words and actions. We cannot only hope and dream, we have to live it through sharing, understanding and compassion. This Christmas, let’s dream of becoming someone who spreads peace and love each and every day. That way, we will prove that love is the strongest power of all. Share more with those who are less fortunate. Reconcile with lost friends and family members. Forgive someone for an insult they may have caused you. We have nothing to lose and only peace and love to gain. Golf & Banquet Facility Happy Holidays Call to book your Holiday Function 1st Innaugural New Years Eve Dinner & Dance call to make reservations 2700 Audley Rd. 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You might even start a real competition with the neighbors to see who can build the most spectacular and creative snowman on the block. Whether you prefer the classic look with the carrot nose and rocks for the eyes and a mouth, or want to test your creativ- ity and build “new and improved” Frosty, there’s no wrong way to make a snowman. You can even build an entire snow family! Of course, there are a few technical details to consider, the first being the type of snow you have on hand. It has to be moist enough to stick together, but dry enough to that it won’t melt too quickly. What’s more, freshly fallen snow will work a lot better than hard packed snow. Also keep in mind that you can use water to help different pieces stick together. To ensure your decorative elements stay in place, use objects that aren’t too heavy (or they’ll fall off), or too light (they’ll only blow away in the wind). Last but not least, make sure your creation won’t pose a danger to children. 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Tr aditionally,Christmas trees were green,between five and six feet and placed in the living room. But the later half of the 21st century was not much of a stickler when it comes to tradition and today Christmas trees can be found in all sizes, colours and species. Those who prefer to adhere to tradition go to the nat- ural route and buy a real Christmas tree. But more and more people are looking for something different. Eager to meet their needs, manufacturers of artificial trees are coming us with creative and innovative alternatives – from tiny table-top versions to immense trees that exceed eight feet in height. In addition to the usual spot in the living room,some households also have trees in their bed- rooms, kitchen and family room. Diehard traditionalists may scorn them, but there are many reasons to use an artificial tree. While they may be expensive at the moment of purchase, after many years of use overall cost is much lower then having to buy a real tree each year. They are flame- proof and require no care aside from proper storage. What’s more expen- sive models are often more, attractive then natural trees because they are made to be full and symmetrical – a feat that nature doesn’t always achieve. If you have dark walls, opt for a white tree: you’ll love the effect. 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ETOBICOKE Franchise Enquires Welcome Call: 416-255-5581 • OIL CHANGE • CERTIFICATIONS • SHOCK STRUTS • COOLING SYSTEM • • AIR CONDITIONING • • BRAKES • TUNE-UP • EXHAUST • BATTERIES • ALIGNMENT • EMISSION TESTS • See page 24 & 25 for the Pickering and Ajax Calendar of Winter Events durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 23 A/P A very Mery Christmas with best wishes and gratiude from all of us to all of you! from the Sales Department at Holiday GuideHoliday Guide Advertising Feature Gifts for teens Pa r ents! The moment your kids start picking out their own clothes,cease and desist all efforts to buy clothes for them yourself.You will only get hurt! When they are tiny, we give them the world. W hen they are teenagers, they demand if from us! How do you make your teenaged kids happy at Christmas without ending up in poorhouse? How do you even know what to buy them in the first place? The sad truth is that they may be our offspring, but we as parents just have no idea how to make our kids happy. We can’t even figure out what latest electronic gadgets to buy them because manufactures keep changing them on us every two months! It’s the first law of parenting: once your kids start picking out clothes for themselves, shift immediately to gift certificates. It is now impossible for you to buy clothes they will like. Others before you have tried and all have failed miserably. The same rule applies for music: unless you know the exact CD they want, stick to gift certificates. If you don’t like giving gift certificates, get professional help – we mean from the sales people at the store, of course! Young ladies are starting to dis- cover their femininity, so make-up accessories and kits are bound to be big hits. Young guys are seeing a thick mustache in their peach fuzz, so give them their very first electric razor. Video games are another safe bet. Again, your kids’ personalities will have a huge impact on the games they’ll like, so you may have to rely on gift certificates – yet again. Or you can buy expansion packs for their existing favorite game. If you don’t know what an expan- sion pack is,well we just can’t help you. www.pickswimclub.com Swimmer Assessment and Registration Night • PRE-COMPETITIVE 10 week fundamental session 10 week new wave session • COMPETITIVE Developmental to international level TOP COACHES Head Coach- Lucie Hewitt-H e n d e r s o n 2004 Ontario Fe male Coach of the Year Assistant Coach - Anne Ottenbri t e F ormer Olympian a n d M e d a l i s t in 1984 Tuesday, December 7th, 2004 • 5:30 -7:00 pm PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Call Paul at 905-686-4210 or Linda at 905-509-1405 BRING YOUR SWIMMER READY TO SWIM! A/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com One of our customers, Emilie Mercier, of Ajax says “My husband and I love your restaurant and we are always telling people to try it. We took our best friends there and they are now hooked too...there is always something on the menu for everyone...” Christmas and Wine Tasting Events visit rendezvousbistro.com 250 Bayly Street West, Ajax 905-426-9573 Thank you & Happy Holidays to all our customers Pickering Town Centre – 1355 Kingston Road – 905-831-5366 Season’s Greetings from all the staff at Quattro Season’s Greetings We ’re serving up best wishes in short order for all our loyal patrons. It’s always a pleasure to serve you and we look forward to seeing you soon! Michael’s Eatery 44 Commercial Ave., Ajax 905•619•9296 DIPLOMAT POOLS & SPAS 637 KINGSTON RD. PICKERING 905-839-8399 Making Your Backyard Dreams a Reality FROM THE STAFF AT DIPLOMAT POOLS & SPAS from Pickering Village BIA SSeas on’s GsGreetin gsSeason’s GsGreetin gsSeason’s GsGreetin gs Christmas Tree Lighting Friday December 3 7pm to 9pm Esplanade Park, City Hall Free family event sphere Clown Band, outdoor skating, cultural performances, fireworks & visit by santa Midnight Madness Friday December 3 10pm to midnight Pickering Town Centre Live holiday entertainment Winter Warm up Saturday December 4 7pm to 10pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre Free event for teens 13 to 19 Photo ID required Snow Much Fun Saturday December 4 10am to 2pm Esplanade Park, City Hall Prizes awarded, outdoor skating Sponsored in partnership by PineRidge Arts Council Poinsettia Tea Sunday December 5 1:30pm to 4pm Pickering Recreation Complex Event for adults 55+ featuring holiday music by George Lake Big Band and the Pickering Concert Band Make a Joyful Noise Music Night Tuesday December 7, 14 & 15 7 pm - 9 pm Pickering Council Chambers Free concert featuring local musicians and choirs Mayor’s Light Tour Wednesday December 8 7:15pm Houses are nominated to award the “Best decorated house” in the town Free bus tour event for adults 55+ See cityofpickering.com/greatevents for bus locations Pre-Teen Dance Friday December 10 7pm to 10pm Pre-teen DJ dance, tickets must be purchased in advance Pickering Ringette Tournament Friday December 10, Saturday December 11, Sunday December 12 Pickering Recreation Complex Over 60 teams compete throughout the weekend Midnight Madness Friday December 17 10am to midnight Pickering Town Centre Live holiday entertainment Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 27, 28, 29 & 30 1pm to 3pm Pickering Recreation Complex Free Holiday skating sponsored by Tim Horton’s New Years Eve Skate & Swim Friday December 31 7pm to 9pm Pickering Recreation Complex Free family skate and swim with games, prizes and countdown to the New Year. Muhtadi and the World Drummers will perform PickeringCelebrate the Season Winterfest Events Winterfest Events durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 25 A/P from the Mayor, Council and Staff of the Town of Ajax Remembering the past... Preparing for the future Mayors Levee January 2, 2005 Gala Dinner & Dance June 11, 2005 Canada Day Celebrations July 1, 2005 Legacy Project Unveiling October 1, 2005 Youth Event November 19, 2005 New Years Celebration December 31, 2005 For more information visit us online at www.townofajax.com or call 905-619-2529 ext. 335 Season’s Greetings The Town of Ajax is Celebrating it’s 50th Anniversary Mayor and Members of Council wish you a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season. With best wishes and much gratitude to all our friends, neighbours and customers this holiday season. Happy Holidays from us to you! FROM Everything in the store an additional 25%-40% off the lowest sale price. 15 Westney Road, Unit 5, Ajax • 905-683-2748 Limited time offer. Ajax Public Library Book Chat Wednesday December 1 7pm Main Branch Library Reviewing: The Lovely bones by Alice Sebold Community Art Show Friday December 3 to Sunday January 9 Durham West Arts Council Pickering Village View art work of your friends and neighbors Public opening is Thursday December 9 7-9pm Sponsored by Pineridge Arts Council and Durham West Arts Council Christmas Tree Lighting Friday December 3 6:30pm to 9pm Pickering Village Christmas Tree Decorations Workshops Friday December 3 4pm and 5pm Durham West Arts Council – Pickering Village Ajax Public Library Tea & Books Wednesday December 8 2pm Main Branch Library Reviewing:The Five People You Meet In Haven By Mitch Albom Trim The Tree Party Friday December 3 1:30 pm Ajax Village Branch Make two ornaments, one for the library and one for home. Festive Fun Saturday December 4 2pm Ajax McLean Branch Enjoy stories, activities and holiday crafts Christmas Storytime Ajax Public Library Main Branch Monday December 6 6:45pm Wednesday December 8 10:30pm Village Branch Monday December 6 10:30am McLean Branch Tuesday December 7 10:30am The Nutcracker Story with Harp and Song Sunday December 12 1:15pm and 2:15pm Durham West Arts Council Pickering Village Featuring Heather Whaley and Kim Michele Call 905 686-7697 to book Free Holiday Drop-In Centre December 21 & 22, December 28 & 29 10:00 am - 12:00 noon & 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm McLean Community Centre Gym Join us for active games and sports in a supervised environment.The maximum number of participants is limited to 40. Please arrive early, don't be disappointed.Ages 6-12. Ajax Community Centre Games Room Holiday Hours December 20-22 - 1:00-4:00 pm December 27-29 - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm December 30 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm McLean Community Centre Games Room Holiday Hours December 20-22 - 1:00-4:00 pm December 27-30 - 1:00-4:00 pm Playstation2, Foosball, Billiards, Music,Table Tennis, (some games are coin operated) Special Swimming, Skating and Shinney Schedules December 20 - Friday December 31. Pick up a copy of the schedules at the Ajax or McLean Community Centre after December 3. Winter EventsWinter Events AjaxCelebrate the Season A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com Corporate fl owers and a variety of top occasions – anniversary, birthday, holiday, new baby! 36 Hunt Street, Ajax www.greenthumbfl orists.com 905-683-5251 design@greenthumbfl orists.comExpires December 31/04. 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From designer butter knives to trendy identification rings that go around the stems of wine glasses,these stores are filled with items that make the greatest gifts. They may be things that you would never consider buying for yourself, but they make magnificent surprises to slip under the Christmas tree or in a stocking. It’s true that we rarely buy small luxury items such as these for ourselves because we doubt we will ever use them. But everyone loves receiving them as gifts! And what about all those accessories that you would never dream of buying for yourself – not because you think they are too luxurious or useless – but because you really don’t like them. However, that puppy apron might be exactly the type of gift your Aunt Helen, who is a real dog lover, would be thrilled to unwrap on Christmas morning. And although you may despise the smell of fish, your bother- in-law who is an enthusiastic sport fisherman would love a book on fly fishing. After all, you don’t buy presents for the giver; you buy them for the receiver. And won’t you be thrilled when Aunt Helen gives you a paintbrush set, seeing how you love painting? durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P YYO UR CHRISTMASHEADQUART ERS • Royal Conservatory Exam Preparation • Over 40 Music Instructors • Classical • Rock • Country • Jazz • Folk • 1000’s Of Music Books In Stock FOR THE MUSICIANS ON YOUR LIST RENTALS •REPAIRS •FINANCING •Fender •Takamine •Gibson •Ovation •Roland •Crate Art •Simon & Patrick •Yorkville •Norman •Casio •Elite • Epiphone •Vox •Dod •Jackson •Ibanez • Parker •Marshall •Pearl •Tama •Yamaha • Korg •Washburn •Godin •Boss •Line 6 Authorized dealer for MOST MAJOR brands Durham School of Music Ltd. Located in Pickering Village, 100 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax, ON (Church Street/Kingston Road) 905-428-6266 •905-428-8792 2004est.1987 Come herald the start of the Christmas Season in Historic Pickering Village Friday, December 3, 2004 6:30 pm ~ 9:00 pm Old Kingston Road Visit the many shops in the historic buildings dated back to 1841 Come and enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and sing along with the Carolers As a sign of our times, a donation to the food bank would be appreciated ChristmasTreeLightingChristmas Tree LightingChristmasTreeLighting 1 2 A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com • Fox & Lady Pub • The Shoppe • Dance Experts • Durham Orthopedic Clinic • Edward Jones Investments • Cassidy & Co.Architectural Technologists Inc. • Safari Bar & Grill coming soon Can’t Wait to open in the Spring of 2005 60 Randall Dr. Pickering Village Christmas Events in the Village Christmas Tree Decoration Workshops The Durham West Arts Centre will host two free children’s workshops Dec. 3rd at 4 p.m. and at 5.p.m. Children will have the opportunity to make an outdoor decoration for the Pickering Village Christmas tree and an indoor decoration for their own homes. Materials and supervision will be supplied.Parents may relax with heated apple drinks and a preview of the Durham West Arts Centre Community Show which opens officially Dec. 9th. DWAC mem- bers may pre-book spots in the 4 and 5 p.m. chil- dren’s workshops. Community Art Show for the Holiday Season Dec. 3 to Jan. 9th PineRidge Arts Council president and Durham West Arts Centre vice-chair, April Polak, curates the exhibition of community talent that will see the Centre through the holiday season. Come lift your spir- its by viewing the art works of your friends and neigh- bours. The public opening is Thurs. Dec. 9th between 7-9 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Check out www.dwac.ca for more details. The Nutcracker Story with Harp and Song Sunday Dec. 12th Story teller Heather Whaley combines her talents with ‘musical troubadour, Kim Michele, to bring a classic children’s story to the Durham West Arts Centre. Ms Michele studied harp and mandolin at Goderich Celtic College and received her voice training at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Kim is on the Executive Board of the Ontario Harp Society. Heather Whaley describes herself as a, ”female Woodie Guthrie making a few simple chords work wonders in accompanying her story- telling.” Ms Whaley brings traditional tales and her own stories to life by interspersing narrative with rhyme,chant and song. There will be two 45 minute sessions that accommodate 20 persons each. DWAC members may pre-book seats for the 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. sessions by calling 905-686-7697. This is a free event. Just before the tree lighting Annual General Meeting Tuesday, January 25th, 2005 7:00 pm All members and guests welcome Village Arena Community Centre Easter Egg Hunt Sunday, March 27th, 2005 12 noon to 2:00 pm Jazz Festival Saturday, June 25th, 2005 12 noon until 12 midnight Fall Festival Saturday September 10th & Sunday, September 11th, 2005 Christmas Tree Lighting Fr iday, December 6th, 2005 6:30 pm More Exciting Events sponsored by y our Pickering Village BIA Committee Happy Holidays from all the Merchants in the Pickering Village 18 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 29 A/P DRIVER EDUCATION CENTRE 68 HARWOOD AVE. S. 905-426-9611 There is no greater gift than “Peace of Mind” when it comes to your childs safety! 4 DAY COURSE DECEMBER 20-23 Our top instructors teach your child a complete defensive driving course! Courses every Thursday evening. Register Thursdays from 4:00 to 5:30 $350only GST Incl. 4 DAY COURSE DECEMBER 20-23 CALL TODAY! 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PICKERING 905-839-8399 HUGE SELECTION OF STOCKING STUFFERS www.diplomatpools.com dpools@diplomatpools.com Holiday GuideHoliday Guide Advertising Feature Christmas has been celebrated in Canada since the early 1800’s. Obviously, it was far more of a religious event than the commercial affair it is today. But we haven’t lost all our past traditions. People continue to enjoy decorating their homes with Christmas trees, garlands, candles and lights. We all dream of having a white Christmas and many of us will enjoy a special dinner of turkey, potatoes and cranberry sauce. In China, there are few Christian church- es, but those who belong to this religion enthusiastically travel great distances to their nearest Church on Christmas night, where they are regaled with Christmas trees and joyful decorations. Exchanging cards and gifts, however is generally reserved for the wealthy. In Australia, Christmas is celebrated on December 25, but because of their geograph- ic location, Aussies certainly aren’t dreaming of a white Christmas – it falls smack dab in the middle of their summer season! That means Christmas often coincides with sum- mer vacation and many families celebrate Christmas on the beach with a picnic or with a barbecue by the pool. No one celebrates Christmas like people in Mexico. Their festivities officially start nine days before December 25. Homes are richly decorated and fami- ly and friends come by to visit. The piñata is a partic- ularly favorite holiday game with children. In Poland,people fast on Christmas Eve. Once the sun has set,straw is placed under the table to depict the manger scene and children place their letters addressed to the Three Kings on the windowsill. Like Canadian children do in their letters to Santa, these children include a list of all the gifts they would like to get for Christmas. Celebrating Christmas – here and around the world Christmas is celebrated in many regions around the world and each country has its own unique customs,rites and traditions. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 31 A/P Holiday GuideHoliday GuideHoliday Guide Advertising Feature Your little ones used to wait impatiently for Santa to arrive each year, with his sleigh loaded down with wonderful presents. But your little ones aren’t so little anymore and doubt is beginning to replace the won- der they used to hold for this jolly man in red. How can you tell our children the truth about Santa Claus without leaving them feeling upset or betrayed? Some people claim that we shouldn’t let children believe in Santa Claus in the first place. Unfortunately, this approach deprives young children of the wonders of imagination – an important process that helps their inter- nal balance while providing many moments of happiness. Changing the way you talk about Santa with your chil- dren may be a better strategy. Try using impersonal speech such as “Legend has it that Santa…”or “It appears that Santa…”or “Santa would travel on a sleigh pulled by eight flying reindeer.” This allows children to experience the magic of Christmas without you having to lie to them. Don’t be afraid to address any doubts your children voice regarding Santa. One way of doing this is referring the question back to your children and asking them what they think. If the response involves the “magic” of Christmas, let them believe that. If not, help them to distinguish fact and fantasy. Encouraging children over six years of age to continue believing in Santa Claus might only result in them being teased by others their age who “stopped believing in Santa a long time ago”. If your children are both- ered by the fact that Santa doesn’t really exist, try to reassure them. No they weren’t stupid for believing in Santa Claus. Yes they will continue to get Christmas presents every year. No you didn’t intentionally lie to them; you only wanted them to experience the wonderful legend that you once believed when you were a child. Finally, help your children participate in Christmas by offering gifts themselves and by helping younger children to continue believing in the magic of Santa Claus. Bye Santa Believing in Santa is healthy for children as long as you know how to cope with the disillusionment that will eventually follow. 905-683-4200 • 182 HUNT STREET, AJAX COOLING SYSTEM CHECK Inspect Belt Rad Fins & Rad Pressure Test for Leaks Test Freeze Point Test PH Level of Coolant Hoses …and finish with a written report for only $21.60 + tax. ALIGNMENT CHECK We will: Inspect Tires, Inspect Suspension, Shocks, Ball Joints,Tie Rods, Springs, Struts, Links …and finish with a computerized print out for only $21.60 + tax for a limited time. DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR CAR’S SPECIAL NEEDS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON! WITH BRIGHT SMILES Dr. Marvin Lean and his staff at Pickering Square Dental wish you and your family members a sparkling holiday season. We are collecting warm coats and blankets, now through Christmas. Donations may be dropped off during business hours. We encourage patients and community members to bring in books or magazines for our literacy book exchange program. CONVENIENT EXTENDED HOURS - SATURDAYS & EVENINGS 1450 KINGSTON RD. (AT VALLEY FARM RD.) 905-420-1777905-420-1777 A/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com 905-509-5578 300 Kingston Rd., Pickering (Gates Plaza at Altona) 905-426-4136 282 Monarch Ave.,Ajax 905-421-9550 1050 Brock Rd., Pickering (Between 401 and Bayly) 2 Month Gift Certificates now available c.d. Holiday GuideHoliday Guide Advertising Feature Thanks to the global village we now live in, Christmas is taking on a whole new world of flavours. Although Christmas is celebrated in many regions of the world, each country has its own culinary traditions related to the annual event. And that means Christmas gets more and more delicious each year! In France, Christmas dinner is not all that different from the meal we enjoy here in Canada – turkey and Yule log are common dishes in many households. However, our French cousins prefer to have their turkey stuffed with chestnuts. In Provence, the luckier ones observe the rit- ual of 13 desserts, representing the Last Supper with Jesus and his 12 dis- ciples. In Britain and Germany, Christmas pudding is served with the traditional tea. Over the cen- turie however, the recipe has somewhat changed. At one time there was a rit- ual surrounding the actual making of the pudding itself. It involved stirring the pudding in a clock wise direction with a wooden spoon – as a tribute to the manger in which Jesus was born. In Germany and a few other European countries, one custom involves preparing a witch’s house – simi- lar to the gingerbread houses we make here in Canada. These confections resemble the house from the famous Andersen fairytale, Hansel and Gretel. Fruit and rum cake are also very popular at Christmas. In Norway, smoked salmon is enjoyed at Christmas. For centuries, after mass on the 25th, families and close friends have been getting to eat “Julebord” a lav- ish breakfast consisting of pork, stuffed cabbage, dried cod, traditional bread and various pastries. Meanwhile, in Belgium and Luxemburg, everyone enjoys “speculoos”, tasty gingerbread men that look suspiciously like Saint Nicholas! A Taste of Christmas & BEAUTY SPATREATMENT CENTRE 1725 Kingston Rd. (at Brock Rd.), Pickering (Same plaza with Mandarin Rest. & Tim Hortons) 905-619-8822 We also specialize in: • Laser Hair Removal For All Skin Colours • Permanent Make-Up • Skin Rejuvenation • Chemical Peels • Manicure & Pedicure • Facials FREE with 1 hour massage Offer valid with ad. Expires Jan. 30/05 REFLEXOLOGY CHRISTMAS DRAW EVERYBODY WINS A FREE GIFT! • Deep cleanisng facial • Reflexology • One Hr. Aroma Body Massage • 1 Mth Curves Membership • Eyebrow wax • Steam bath • Eylelashes Perm (see store for details) SPA OPEN HOUSE Saturday December 11th, 10am-5pm Gift Certificates for that special someone on your Christmas list! SPA OPEN HOUSE Saturday December 11th, 10am-5pm FREE REFRESHMENTS & SNACKS durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 33 A/P Fully stocked with all your holiday entertaining needs. • Platters • Baskets • Christmas Baking Supplies • Floral Department 1899 Brock Rd. N. 905-619-9130PICKERING 260 Kingston Rd. W. 905-426-7144AJAX This is a pretty festive spread that can be mould- ed to any Xmas shape. You serve with crackers or the large melba toast. 2 cups grated sharp white cheddar cheese (must be room temperature) 4 oz. Philadelphia Cream Cheese (room temperature) 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped Method: Beat cheddar cheese & cream together in a medium bowl until very smooth and creamy. Mix in cranberries. Press into an ungreased (approx. 1 1/2 c. mould or a large cookie cutter) packing well to avoid any air pockets. Cover with plastic wrap tightly. Chill for at least 4 hours until firm. Loosen in mould and invert onto a serving plate. Serves approx. 6-8 Kimberley Trusz of Pickering Christmas Cranberry Cheese Winner Quick to make. Try different flavorings. Stir into your evening coffee. 2 cups dipping chocolate wafers 1/8 tsp oil based liqueur flavorings colored plastic Melt chocolate with liqueur flavorings in saucepan on lowest heat, or in top of double boiler over warm water, stir often Dip ball of spoon in chocolate. Hold above chocolate so drips run back in saucepan. Lay spoon on waxed paper on plate to harden. Dip 1 more time. When hardened, wrap in decorative cellophane and tie with pretty ribbons. Makes 18 Joyce Reynolds of Ajax Coffee Perks Winner 1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar 5 tblsp. butter or margarine, softened 1 tsp. vanilla 1 egg, beaten 1-6 oz. pkg.milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate pieces (1 cup) 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or other) * preheat oven to 350* * grease (not oil) 15x10" or 13x9" pan * in a very large bowl, combine 1/3 cup of butter, salt and baking powder; blend well *lightly spoon flour into a measuring cup; level off *add flour to butter mixture; blend until fine crumbs form, scraping bowl often *add brown sugar, 5 tblsp. soft ened butter, vanilla and egg; blend until smooth *spread dough evenly in greased pan *bake 15x10" pan for 12-18 minutes or if using 13x9" pan 17-24 minutes until top springs back when lightly touched *immediately sprinkle with chocolate pieces *let stand 2-3 minutes to melt *spread chocolate over bars *sprinkle with nuts *when chocolate has set cut into fingers or bars Yield: 3-6 dozen bars depending on size Diana Williamson of Pickering Toffee Bars Winner 6-8 Jalapenos 1 red pepper 2 pks cream cheese shredded cheddar cheese large tortillas Chop Jalapenos and red peppers. In a bowl mix cream cheese and sour cream together. Spread cream cheese mixture onto tortillas and sprinkle on the pepper mix. Sprinkle a light layer of ched- dar cheese. Roll tortilla into a log and wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat until all ingredients are used. Place tor- tilla in fridge for a few hours or even over night. Unwrap and slice with a serrated knife. Makes a great appetizer and really shows the Christmas colors with the colored peppers for a more festive look you could use red and green tortillas! Enjoy! Suzanne Galea of Pickering To r tilla Spirals Winner Thank you to all our readers who sent in their favorite holiday recipes, however due to space requirements we can only publish a certain num- ber of entries. Congratulations to the draw winners and HAPPY BAKING! Congratulations to one lucky draw winner! Sobeys Pickering and Sobeys Ajax have provided the News Advertiser with a very spe- cial Christmas surprise. Suzanne Galea of Pickering. 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All winners please contact the News Advertiser at 905-683-5110 ext. 203 Merry Christmas from The News Advertiser, Sobeys Pickering and Sobeys Ajax A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com • Front Wheel Drive • Drive Train Service • Automatic & Standard • All 4x4’s Transmission • Cars & Light Trucks • Rear Ends • Quality Service FREE INSPECTION FREE TOWING WITH MAJOR SERVICE STRAIGHT TALK FROM THE EXPERTS 2 YEAR 40,000 KM WARRANTY 195 WESTNEY S., AJAX 905 428-8940 rrs TM Mention this ad and save 10% Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup sugar (white) 2 eggs (beaten) 1 tsp. vanilla 1tbsp. milk 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour (not cake flour) 1/2 tsp. salt 3 tsp. baking powder JAMS - apricot, raspberry, strawberry etc or mar- malade Grease small cupcake tins with crisco lightly Blene shortening and sugar beat well. Add eggs and vanilla and beat very thoroughly Gradually blend dry ingredients in, with the milk. Chill dough if necessary. Roll out part of the dough on lightly floured surface. Cut into round circles and fit into tart tins. Do not roll dough too thin or too thick about medium. Put jam in the centre of each tart and bake. Put about 1 tea- spoon of jam. makes 4 dozen - oven heat 350 degrees 9 - 12 min till lightly brown. WATCH CAREFULLY. Carol Vieira of Ajax Spring Flower Cookie Tarts 4 eggs beaten 1 and a quarter cups brown sugar slightly packed 1 tsp salt 2 cups half and half cream 1-14oz tin canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) 2 tsp cinnamon 1 box white or yellow cake mix 1 cup melted butter unsalted 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts Mix together the following: eggs, brown sugar, salt, half and half, pumpkin and cinnamon. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan. Sprinkle cake mix over top of mixture but don't stir it. After you sprinkle on the cake mix you are to drizzle the butter on top of it and then sprinkle on the nuts. Bake at 325 degrees for about 1 hour and 15 minutes but check at 1 hour. Serve with whipped topping and watch it disappear!! Vitina Dahl of Locust Hill Pumpkin Pie Dessert 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 cup almonds 1/2 cup red cherries 1/2 cup green cherries Cream butter, add sugar then vanilla and flour. Add nuts and cherries, form into rolls. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. Slice thin- ly with a sharp knife. Bake on greased baking sheets 375 for 10 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen cookies. Holly Moore of Ajax Christmas Cookie 4 cups cranberry cocktail 2 tbsp lemon juice 1/4 cup sugar 10 whole allspice 1 cinnamon stick (4 inch) Combine all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes. Pour through strainer in punch cups. Makes 4 cups. Double or triple this recipe. Beautiful red color. Katrina Reynolds of Ajax Mulled Cranberry Juics 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup brown sugar 1 tsp soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp almond extract 2 tbsp flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup coconut 1 cup well drained halved maraschino cherries 1/2 cup pecan halves Preheat oven 350 Mix flour, oats, 1 cup brown sugar, soda, 1/4 tsp salt. Add butter and mix until crumbly, first with fork, then with fingers. Press mixture into bottom of a greased 13 x 9 1/2 x 2 pan. Bake 10 minutes. Beat eggs, stir in 1 cup brown sugar and almond extract. Mix flour, baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt and stir in. Add coconut and cherries and stir to blend. Pour over first mixture and spread evenly. Sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven and bake 25 minutes until lightly browned. Cool and ice with Cherry Almond Icing. Cherry Almond Icing 3 tbsp soft butter 2 cups sifted icing sugar 2 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice 1/4 tsp almond extract Blend butter and sugar. Add cherry juice and almond extract using enough juice to make the icing easy to spread. Stir to smooth. Melanie Bailey of Pickering Cherry Chews 2 cups flour 1 cup of white sugar 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon sale 2 eggs 3/4 cup of milk 3 tablespoons melted mar- garine 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup cherries chopped (half red and half green) 1 cup of chopped walnuts 1/4 cup cherry juice Combine all ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Heat oven to 350 F. and bake for 1 hour in a greased loaf pan. Cool and slice. Barbara McConnell of Ajax Cherry Nut Loaf durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 35 A/P HealthWATCH™ from the Staff atfromtheStaffatfrom the Staff at Seasons GreetingsSeasonsGreetingsSeasons Greetings Dear Santa, My name is Justine and I'm as cute as a button. I'm only 9 months old so this will be my first Christmas. I know there is a lot going on around our house and I'm just so curious to find out what the excite- ment is all about. My mommy says I'll be getting my picture taken with you soon but I can't promise that I won't cry. I'm sure I'll grow to love you one day. Luv, Baby Justine Dear Santa, I'm Justine's Big Sister Julianna. It's been such an exciting year for me. I've gotten a baby sister, I've started school and I've had my ears pierced. That's a lot for a four year old. I've been SOOOO good, my mommy and daddy said so. I really want to ask you for the Vtech "My First Laptop Computer". I play with it everytime I go to the mall but I would really like to have my own. I'm going to visit you at the mall and introduce my new sister to you. Love, Big Sister, Julianna Dear Santa, My name is Grace. I am 15 months old and I’m very excited for you to come to my house ! Mommy and Daddy said I have been very good AGAIN this year. Mommy thinks I don’t have room for any more toys but between you and me…I could use some new ones. Thank you and have a great Holiday Season !! Say “HI” to Mrs. Claus ! Love Grace Dear Santa, My name is Caylie and I am 3 yrs old, first I would like to say Thank-You for the lovely presents you gave my family and me last year. I have been a good girl all year, I did have a few bad days/moments. This year I would like you to bring me a princess pauper carriage with ken and barbie, double doll stroller, doll carrier, cabbage patch doll, reading books, game, mcdonalds play doh set, learning no.'s software, cinderalla castle, polly pockets, tea set, barbie clothes and new clothes for me. Santa please don't forget the boys and girls in the hospital, I will leave you cookies & milk, carrots for you reindeers. Have a safe trip. Love Always Caylie. Dear Santa, My name is Dylan Pitcher, I am 3 years old and I live in Ajax. Me, my mom and dad just moved to Ajax from Brampton and I hope Santa finds he here. I have been a good boy all year. I really enjoyed all the toys you gave me last year. This year for Christmas I would like, Hotwheels cars, Train table and train set, and InteracTV DVD w/Spongebob. Please be good to all my family and friends in Newfoundland and Ontario, especially Uncle wade and Aunt Darlene who have been very good to me. Bring some- thing extra special to all those children in the hospital. Thank you!! I will leave Milk and Cookies for you and carrots for the rein- deer. Your friend, Dylan Pitcher Dear Santa, My name is Shevaun Poole and I am three years old and I getting really excited that you will be visiting me on Christmas Eve. How do you get the reindeers to travel all night and day. Do the reindeers stay at the Metro zoo during the summer. Will you bring Mrs. Claus with you when you travel all over the world with you. Mommy says that I have to go to asleep on Christmas Eve and I am not allowed to stay up and wait for you. Mommy says I can ask for two things, I would like to ask for a leap pad so I can learn my letters and numbers to get ready for school, and also a Barbie Doll. I hope that you will visit me on Christmas Eve and I'll leave out cookies and milk and carrots for the reindeers. I have a special plate and cup for you to use. Lots of hugs and kisses Shevaun Poole Dear Santa, I would like to have a singing Dora doll and a Dora doll house, Dora t-shirt. Thank you, Shyann of Ajax Dear Santa, I am a good girl. For Christmas I would like a puppy, an elephant and the Wiggles guitar. We are going to leave you some chocolate, peanut butter cookies and chocolate milk. Thank you. Love Nisa of Pickering Dear Santa, These are the three things I would like for Christmas. The first thing I want is a game called Cover to Cover. The second thing I want is Mall Madness. The last thing I would like is Video now. But I wish you a merry Christmas. Thank you. Love from Tori Dear Santa, I have been a very GOOD GIRL. I am working hard in school. Santa could you please bring me 4 Winks club Dolls, a My Scene Doll, a new house coat and a Barbie computer game. YOU’RE THE GREATEST SANTA! Lindsay from Pickering Dear Santa, I have been a VERY GOOD BOY. I would really like a Gameboy charger, a Pirate Treasure chest, a Spy Bug, a space telescope, a steel knight blade and Dragon Fire and Ice for Christmas. I LOVE YOU SANTA! Connor of Pickering Dear Santa, How are you? I am fine. I’m eight years old and my name is Sheryl. So, how is Mrs. Claus? Has she been doing lots of baking for Christmas? I hope you don’t get too fat or you won’t fit into your suite! The gift that I would like this year for Christmas is a baby doll. I really want a big snow storm this year. I will leave you lots of milk and cookies this year. Love Sheryl Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Casey and I’m eight years old. I’ll bet you’re really busy this time of year, reading all those letters from kids like me. I hope that Mrs. Claus is having fun reading the letters too. I’m going to send Mrs. Claus some good luck. Is she coming with you this year to help give out the gifts? I hope she is. How are the reindeer? How are the Elf’s this Christmas? I’ll bet they’re really busy making all those toys for good little kids like me, for example. I’ve been really good this year and there are a couple of things I would like for Christmas this year. Could I please have a stink blaster gun, one or two Polly Pockets and a doll’s head to practice doing hair? (Only if I’ve been good this year) Well, I hope it snows here for Christmas. I’ll be in Ottawa, Ontario this Christmas, so you don’t have to come to my house in Ajax. Have a Merry Christmas Santa Love Casey of Ajax Thank you for all the wonderful letters to Santa we received this year. Due to space requirements we can only publish a small number of the many letters we received. Thanks again and have a Merry Christmas! A/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 37 A/P We want you to know what we know about PrCRESTOR At AstraZeneca Canada, we want to be transparent about CRESTOR. Information is available to anyone who wants to see it: not only to regulators, researchers and doctors, but also to you. Please arm yourself with the most current information you can and talk to your doctor before you make decisions about your medicine. Bad information may be bad for your health. Health Canada www.hc-sc.gc.ca US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) www.fda.gov Full public access to all CRESTOR safety data www.rosuvastatinfacts.com If you have any other questions or concerns, call us toll free at 1-800-668-6000. 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Pickering High threatened to score again after a fumble recovery by Gharone McLean with 29 sec- onds remaining, but time ran out on what could have been an incredible comeback. For all intents and purposes a slow start was the undoing of the Trojans, as they allowed St. Mike’s to score on their first play from scrim- mage. Starting from their own 43-yard line, Kerry Blues running back Char- lie Houghton eluded several Picker- ing tacklers and ran 67 yards up the left sidelines for the touchdown. St. Mike’s added a two-point convert when quarterback Jansen Shrubb found receiver Chris Smith in the end zone for an 8-0 lead. Trojans head coach John Martini concurred the touchdown was key as it gave St. Mike’s plenty of confi- dence and momentum in the early going. “The first play really hurt us. We didn’t expect that to happen at all. We had a mental breakdown and (Houghton) was able to hit the hole. It put us behind the 8-ball right from the start,” says Martini. Unfortunately for Pickering High, one good quarter of football wasn’t enough to keep the strong Kerry Blues team from winning its fourth Metro Bowl championship, with it’s previous one coming in 2002. “It took us too long to make ad- justments, but you have to give them credit, they’re a well-coached team; they’re a strong all-around team,” says Martini. If there was a silver lining for Mar- tini and his Trojans, it was in his team’s never-say-die attitude that had them on the comeback trail when time ran out. “That’s the character of our team. We never say die. We’re as proud of the kids as we could be,” he says. Following the early scoring drive, the Kerry Blues added to their lead late in the second quarter. A 10- play drive that covered 61 yards was capped by a 10-yard run up the mid- dle by Houghton with 1:58 remain- ing. The point after by Andrea Korre put St. Mike’s into a 15-0 lead. The Trojans were unable to sus- tain any offensive drives in the half, with St. Mike’s keeping featured Tro- jans running back Adrian Charles from gaining significant yardage. On their first offensive possession of the second half, the Kerry Blues struck again when Shrubb hooked up with Smith on a pass-and-run just 56 seconds into the quarter. Korre added the convert to put the Kerry Blues in flight at 22-0. The Trojans finally broke through for their first touchdown at the 9:42 mark of the fourth quarter. A long 27- yard gain by Charles, coupled with a face-masking call on St. Mike’s put the Trojans on the Kerry Blues 28- yard line. Charles continued to carry the mail, running 22 yards to the six. Two plays later, with the ball on the St. Mike’s four, Charles ran off-tackle to the left for the touchdown. After a pass interference call on St. Mike’s during the two-point con- vert attempt, the Trojans got an- other chance to put the ball in the end zone. Charles took it in from the one to give Pickering High new life at 22-8. The Trojans scored their second touchdown with 2:16 remaining. After getting the ball back on a fum- ble recovery by McLean, a 15-yard rough play penalty by St. Mike’s put the ball on the Kerry Blues 27-yard line. An 18-yard run by Charles put the Trojans first and goal at the nine-yard line. On the next play, Charles carried again, running off tackle for the touchdown. Kicker Mohammed Khawaja con- verted to cut the deficit to 22-15. Charles was named player of the game for Pickering. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PAGE 39 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com TODAY The Ajax Axemen junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Newmarket Hurricanes at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. Sports Briefs NOVEMBER 28, 2004 [ Ringette ]] Tw eens top Ottawa for Nepean title DURHAM — The Ajax-Picker- ing tween ‘A’ ringette team rung up a gold-medal performance at the Nepean tournament last weekend. The tween’s undefeated season continued by blanking Ottawa 7-0 in the gold-medal final. All told, the Ajax-Pickering tweens earned five wins in the tournament, outscoring their op- position by a wide 26-6 margin. The tweens chalked up round-robin vic- tories over West Ottawa, Nepean, Gloucester-Cumberland and Ottawa in order to advance to the final. Ajax-Pickering clashes against another undefeated squad, Rich- mond Hill, in league action Saturday. Team members are Stephanie Porter, Jen Bilasz, Kristie Budai, Erin Ivens, Ashley McCaw, Jordanne Florio, Laura Bignell, Sarah Langton, Maddie Bubis, Shelby Stinson, Ni- cole Vernoy and Andrea Davis. [ [ Basketball ] Select Food serves up win over Scotiabank AJAX — Select Food Products deposited a surprise victory over Scotiabank in Ajax Ladies’ Recre- ational Basketball League action at Bolton C. Falby Public School last week. A fast start coupled with strong team play allowed Select to post a 51-34 victory over the high-pow- ered Scotiabank squad in the first game of the evening. Although all Scotiabank players had points, they couldn’t shake off a low first-half shooting percentage. Connie Joseph led all scorers with 16 points for Select. Rookie Na- dine Kirton chipped in with 12. Sonia Thomas led the bankers with seven. A late-game timeout proved key in East Side Mario’s 47-39 win over Donland’s Jewellers in Game 2. Ma- rio’s carried a slim four-point lead into the final two minutes. A surging East Side Mario’s started to cause confusion in the Donland’s back- court. This prompted Carol Ste- phenson to call a timeout to settle her team down and get them back on track. With a renewed focus on defence, East Side’s initiated quick breaks off steals and rebounds to pull away. Stephenson led East Side with 17 points. Lori Lomberg replied with 18 for the jewellers. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Getting some air AJAX — Eric Chan of the Ajax Aquatic Club comes up for air while competing in the boys’ 17-and-over 100-metre breaststroke at the Swim International 2004 at Brantford last weekend. Chan came second in the event final. Swim clubs from across the province as well as Quebec competed at the 29th annual meet. Finns also in gold- medal mix at worlds DURHAM — Canada is close to the Finn-ish line at the 2004 World Ringette Championships in Stock- holm, Sweden. The Canucks played the Finns in the gold-medal final on Satur- day, with the result unavailable at press time. If Canada wins, it will represent back-to-back world championships. Canada emerged out of round- robin play with a 2-1 record, de- feating Team USA 10-1 in their final preliminary contest on Thursday to qualify for the gold- medal game. Meanwhile, Finland was a perfect 3-0 in round-robin play, beating Sweden 9-0 in its final game. Sharolyn Wouters, one of two Durham Region players on Team Canada (defenceman Beth Hur- ren, of Pickering, is the other), helped the Canadian cause against the U.S. by scoring a goal. 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DELIVERY DRIVER/WARE- HOUSE HELP. Valid "G" license and clean deriver's abstract required. Responsible for GTA deliveries in company can and general warehouse functions. Experience required. Must have strong organizational skills and physically able to lift up to 70lbs. $11/hr to start. Fax resume to 905-427-9901 or email robjones@hazmasters.com DRIVER/LABOURER required for Pickering based company to pump septic/holding tanks, portable toi- lets and shop duties. Must have own reliable vehicle, able to drive standard and clean abstract must be shown. Starting rate of $10.00 per hr or based on experienced. Please call (905) 831-8189 or fax (905) 985-3850. ENERGETIC PERSON in the Pickering area that proficiently know ASP, Java Script, MS Ac- cess databases and web develop- ment and wants to apply their knowledge to the max. Also must have own transportation. jobs@surplus.on.ca Word attach- ments only. EXPERIENCED construction la- bourer. Please fax resume to 1- 905-695-1954 or email resumes brian@bgschickedanz.com EXPERIENCED SHINGLER,with min. 5 years experience. Top wages, Maxwell General Contract- ing, Roofing Division, (905)404- 4549. EXTRA INCOME NEEDED?Good return weekly. Easy at home work. Send SASE to AMH Enterprises, Box 813 Chatham, Ontario N7M 5L1 FRESH START We are looking for young, 18+ preferred, energetic people who are looking for a great career opportunity to join our team. Our company offers ad- vancement and travel opportu- nities to those who are willing to work hard and learn all aspects of our business. CSR/Inventory/ Marketing, F/T positions only. 350+bonus/wk to start. Training provided. To book an interview call Michelle 905-571-6444 FRIENDS - 30 min. work out and tanning (Rougemount and King- ston Rd.) now seeking fun, moti- vated and energetic people. Sales oriented, fitness or tanning exp. an asset. Best qualifications is to en- joy working with people in a fun and friendly environment. Training provided. Please fax resume to: (home) # 905-509-4779 or email: friendsfitandtan@rogers.com HOMEWORKERS needed!! To Assemble Products- Mailing/Pro- cessing Circulars- PC/Clerical Work Available. No Experience Needed! Free Information: www.homeworkersnetwork.com or send S.A.S.E.; QSEI, 111-336 Yonge St., Reference #7-107, Bar- rie,ON, L4N 4C8. (705)726-9070. LICENSED REAL ESTATE AS- SISTANT required. Call David McIntyre at Re/max Rouge River Realty (905)668-1800 or www.WhitbyHomeTeam.com to e- mail contact Information! LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in person to 1614 Dundas St. E., Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- son) on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m OPTICAL DISTRIBUTION Centre requires an experienced Lab Technician to manage returns department. Only those with optical experience need apply. Fax resume 905-619-2662 or email: bmattila@eliteeyewear.com LIVE-IN SUPERINTENDENT COUPLE required for Oshawa. Maintenance and management ex- perience required. Prefer middle- aged or retired applicants able to perform physical work. Fax re- sumes to 905-623-2257. Only qualified applicants will be contact- ed for an interview. MANAGEMENT TRAINEES re- quired for a cutting-edge nutrition & fitness center for women open- ing in the New Year. Background in fitness or nutrition an asset. This position is sales oriented and re- quires a confident and growth oriented individual. Please forward resumes to: mphillips@truesta- rhealth.com NO LAYOFFS.Oshawa ware- house co. seeks to fill 15 F/T openings immediately. Marketing, office, warehouse, inventory. $350 to start. Training provided. Call To ny 905-571-3260 PAINTER REQUIRED for apart- ment buildings in Durham. Experi- ence & vehicle a must. Please call (416)727-9595. QUIZNOS SUB.Join the hottest team in town. We are looking for qualified people who are high en- ergy, fun, ready to jump aboard at our Pickering location. Fax: 905- 420-3687 email:glc@eol.ca Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Trai n You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 Christmas help req'd RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- parable pay, excellent working conditions. Fast-growing compa- ny, room for advancement. Per- manent position. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242. SAFE + SOUND, manufacturers of safety garments in Bowmanville, are growing again. We need some bright, energetic, full-time produc- tion workers to help us out. Please fax your resume to (905) 697-0189 SAFE + SOUND, manufacturers of safety garments in Bowmanville, are growing again. We need some bright, energetic, full-time produc- tion workers to help us out. Please fax your resume to (905) 697-0189 SALES HELP,required full-time. Sales experience and vitamin knowledge required. Please drop off resume to Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre SCREEN PRINTING SALES Rep- resentative. Intergraphics Decal Ltd., one of Canada’s largest digi- tal and screen-printing companies is looking for an individual living in the area to develop sales and ser- vice in the decal market. The ideal candidate should have 2 years ex- perience in the pressure sensitive industry. The successful candidate should possess excellent commu- nication skills, be self-disciplined, and be able to work out of their home office. If you are self moti- vated, enthusiastic and looking for long term financial success, you should consider this opportunity. Although sales experience is an asset, we will provide sales train- ing to the right individual. We offer an excellent remuneration pack- age. Please send your resume to: donalde@intergraphics.ca or fax (519) 571-9823. SNOW SHOVELERS required, Whitby area. Good wages, call Gord, (905)665-9992. E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 28, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Part-time Assistive Technician (Disabilities Services) (Peterborough) To learn more about this exciting opportunity, please visit our Web site www.flemingc.on.ca We are a recognized leader in the custom injection moulding and assemblies business.The following opportunity is available on the Midnight Shift. Shift Supervisor You will be responsible for providing guidance and technical expertise to your shift and for coordinating all requirements to meet production schedules. Possessing a minimum of 5 years’ injection moulding experience,you have a thorough knowledge of related processes, materials and equipment. Previous supervisory experience, strong communication abilities and demonstrated leadership skills are required. Please send your resume, in confidence to: Human Resources, Horn Plastics Inc., 114 Industrial Drive, Whitby, Ontario, L1N 5Z8. Fax: (905) 668-3860. E-mail: hr@hornplastics.com Oshawa area machinery builder is accepting resumes for a full-time, permanent position for CNC SET UP MACHINIST For mills or lathes. GENERAL MACHINIST Positions for entry level are also available. Industry competitive wages and benefits. Fax resume with references to: (905) 434-6409 INSTALLER ACRYLIC BATHTUBS Some renovation work exp. necessary On contract GTA. Start immediately Own tools & transportation. Fax resume 905-831-2382 EXPERIENCED LUBE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY required for G.M. Dealership in Ajax. Please fax resume to Dave Gunn at 905-683-6130 BOOKKEEPER - PART TIME for growing business - work at home. Must be exp'd. with QuickBook, bank reconciliations, and cash expenses. Fax resume 905-831-2382. Local established C.A. firm is pleased to announce that it is in a position to hire an EXPERIENCED C.A. OR C.G.A. immediately. Please send resume to: Douglas R. Freeman, C.A. 511 Bond St. West, Oshawa, On LlJ 2M2 or fax us at (905) 576-9154 FINAL RELEASE IN BOWMANVILLE’S FINEST LOCATION OWN FROM $699/MONTH Suites from $111,990 2 bedroom from $134,990 25 minutes east of Toronto Buy now with $500 initial deposit www.kaitlingroup.com visit our model suite. Prices correct at press time. E&OE Ask sales rep for details Call Eric 905-697-0513 RENT-TO-OWN IN BOWMANVILLE CALL ERIC (905) 697-0513 • 1 & 2 bedroom suites from $ 975 / mo. • $ 100 per mo. will be credited towards your future Kaitlin home purchase • Appliances included, Juliet balconies or patios • Ensuite Laundry • Close to 401, public transit & GO • 25 minutes east of Toronto LOTS FOR SALE Fully treed 1 1/2 acre lots across the street from Lake Scugog, only minutes to town from $99,900. Also 2 acre lots starting at $155,000. in the Town of Port Perry with fabulous views of the lake and access to the lake in a prestigious development. Call (905) 424-3086 or e-mail to: rick@fourteenestates.com 3 3 & 7 7 F a l by C r t ., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.aja xa pa r t m en t s .co m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant free rent draw & rewards program ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 $ Mortgages from 3.5% $ Get you next mortgages with ease and at a better rate. Renewals, Purchases, Debt consolidation. Call Peter from 905-509-4643 or 1-800-804-3767 MORTGAGES 1st, 2nd & 3rd. Res/Comm. up to 100% Self employed - Credit problems Call Shane at Avanti Financial 1-866-839-4449 or 905-839-2929 www.avanti-financial.com STAR CHOICE/Bell ExpressVu satellite field technician. Contractor or staff possible. Experience preferred. Email: personnel@prosat.ca, fax: 905- 723-4714, call 905-723-9715. SUPERINTENDENT REQUIRED for a luxury high rise condominium located in Whitby. Must have sound working knowledge of fire alarm systems, plumbing systems HVAC systems and pool and spa maintenance. Good mechanical ability required. Able to work as a team and on your own. This posi- tion involves "on call" duty during the evenings and alternate week- ends (negotiable) WHMIS training an asset. Live on site. Resumes ONLY by fax to 905-619-2705 c/o S.Bottrell YOUTH WORKERS REQUIRED for therapeutic group home for emotionally disturbed adolescents within the Durham Region. Full- time wages to start range from $25 - 28,000 pending qualifications. Fax resume to (905) 579-3093. RMTs WANTED for THE FACIAL PLACE Whitby location. (905)668- 8128 Send resumes to: facialplace@bellnet.ca WELLNESS SPA REQUIRES Registered Massage Therapist Part/Full-time and Holistic and Nu- tritional Therapist. Call Rose or Jackie (905)720-0770 PA R TS ADMINISTRATOR re- quired for Ajax based crane com- pany. Must have excellent me- chanical and parts knowledge., quality control, inventory and sourcing experience. Must be well organized and able to multi-task in a fast paced environment. Fax re- sume to 906-686-8546 RETAIL DESIGNER - Strong CAD skills required for working drawings, Pickering firm. Email to: kavaconinc@on.aibn.com ROOFING SHEET METAL and flashing, siding installer. Must be experienced. Willing to train appro- priate candidate. (905)666-8594. SHEET METAL FABRICATION Required immediately, shop layout person for sheet metal shop, Co- bourg area. Experience in fitting layout required. 905-349-2030 BOOKKEEPER/ADMIN.A small but rapidly growing Whitby based company is looking to add a Book- keeper/Accounting/Office Adminis- trator individual to their team. The successful individual must have a minimum of 8-10 years in account- ing/admin. background and over- see all office admin functions com- plete to year end procedures. Must also have strong computer back- ground and a working knowledge of ACCPAC and or Business Vi- sion accounting programs. Please e-mail all resumes to the General Manager: dbeetham@cpsont.com REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT:Li- censed. Licensed Real Estate Per- son to assist busy agent. Mainly administrative, some Real Estate back up. Must have good organ- izational & computer skills as well as a pleasant telephone manner. Full time position with salary plus commission. Reply in confidence by fax to: 905-430-0306 ADVERTISING SALES POSITION for new women's magazine. Home office position. GTA coverage. Ex- perience required. e-mail resume to: tracy@moxifemme.com SALES REP for new homes. Fax resume to 1-905-640-6594 or Email: homesales4@hotmail.com DOG LOVERS ONLY - Wanted immediately: PT sales reps to demo new dog food. College/uni. students preferred. $12-$15/hour + incentive. 8-12 hours/week. Call 416-932-3194. bradd@professorconnor.com PA RT-TIME RPN needed for re- tirement home in Port Perry. Please fax resume 905-985-1881. HERE WE GROW AGAIN! Very busy walk-in/ family practice clinic requires a Nurse, Receptionist and File Clerk due to expansion. Expe- rience a must. Fax resume to 905- 430-6416. HYGIENIST,part time, Whitby of- fice. Saturday and evenings avail- ability. Experienced applicants only please. Call office at 905- 655-1500. P/T DENTAL ASSISTANT req'd for Whitby office. Flexible hours, top wages, Tuesdays & Thurs- days. Professionals only. Please call Dr. D'Souza for interview (905)430-0118 PDA REQUIRED for maturity leave. Part time position. No even- ings or weekends. Looking for a mature, friendly individual to join our dental team. Please hand-de- liver resume to: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. REGISTERED MASSAGE Thera- pist needed January 2005. Within busy Bowmanville chiropractic of- fice. Full clientele provided. F/T and P/T available. Phone 905-623- 8388; Fax 905-623-6282; Email: drbritpop@hotmail.com 4 BEDROOM house, approx. 2200 sq.ft., 2 car garage, new hardwood floors throughout, fireplace. Cen- tral air & vac. Walking distance to shopping, school, church. 1246 Gloucester Sq. Near Liverpool & Finch, Pickering. $330,000. (905)839-7584 AJAX - SOUTH WATERFRONT executive, estate home. Premium, lot. Legalized nanny suite, 1200 sq. ft. - 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, with fireplace and separate entrance and yard. Home completely re- modelled, in 2002. Features 4 bed- rooms, 3 baths, fireplace, and ja- cuzzi hot tub. Job transfer. Early possession available. Offers being accepted until or no later than mid- night December 20th, 2004. $559,000. Telephone (905) 427- 3754, cell (416) 276-4082. COUNTRY - 45 minutes to Oshawa. 3.6 acres - 2,000 sq. ft. home, sm. barn, $319,900. Marilyn Piggott, Sales Rep.. Remax County Town Realty. (905) 686- 3711. SMALL bungalow, with large lot in great location in Whitby. 905-723- 1471 asking $193.000. FOR SALE 53 Thames Drive (Thickson & Taunton) Whitby 2 storey brick Denoble Home. 3 bed- room, tasteful decor, open con- cept, Loaded with upgrades, call (905)743-6116 anytime. No agents, please. TRIDEL PENTHOUSE,1200 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, nu- merous upgrades, secured en- trance, 2-parking spaces, locker, too much to mention. Corner unit, balcony, immediate possession. Open House Sat. & Sun. 2-5 p.m. 1000 The Esplanade North, Pick- ering. 905-837-8062. AUTO BAYS for rent, excellent for car detailer, tires, landscaper, auto glass, upholsterer, etc. Simcoe N., near University. $550/mo.+. (905)442-5592 COMMERCIAL SPACE for Lease Approx. 3500sq.ft., high traffic ar- ea. Currently set up for bar, night club. Call (905)571-4046, leave message. AJAX PLAZA - Retail space 1000sq ft, Office space 1360sq ft. Available immediately. Next to 401. Low rates, good parking. Call Mr. Harari (416)630-0111. ReMax Realtron Realty. OFFICE UNIT,2nd.floor approx. 560sq.ft., freshly painted, new car- pet. Simcoe St.N., Oshawa loca- tion. Available immediately. Park- ing on premises. Call Kathy or Bob (905)576-5123. A PROVEN MONEY Maker!! 6- Figure Potential From Home. No MLM. 1-888-842-9542 PITA PAZZAZ coming soon to the prime Wal-Mart Power Centre location at Taunton Rd. & Hwy. 12. Price $189K, $70K down. Financing assistance available OAC.1-877-602-7482 ext. 26. www.pitapazzaz.com $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st, 2nds to 100% oac. Don't wait weeks or months for an answer. Approvals within 24-48 hrs. whatever you require. All ap- plications processed. Call Robert Brown at AMS at 905-436-9292. Toll Free 877-509-5626. Use our website for faster service. www.accuratemortgates.com $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. 100 FAMILIES WANTED - to become debt free. Must have mortgage and debts. Debt Freedom Canada Inc. To Register call: 1-800-590-7203 ext. 2062. 1ST/2ND MORTGAGE below bank posted rate. Personal loans / Line of credit. Fast! Metrocap, 416-455-1743; 905-831-2354. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- able rates. Private funds avail- able. Refinancing debt consolida- tion a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986 MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgments, garnishments, mort- gage foreclosures & harassing creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli- dations, & protection for your as- sets. Call now: (905)576-3505 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905)668-6805 (2)-One bedrooms, $675/inclusive; (2)-2-bedroom $675/$700 plus hy- dro. Avail. immediately. First/last. Downtown Oshawa area. (905)725-8710 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, south Ajax, available Janu- ary 1st. Own entrance, no smok- ing/pets, suitable for single person. $700/month. Call (905)428-2034. 1 BEDROOM LUXURY APT.new- ly renovated, clean, spacious. New paint, floors and counters. Above retail, Oshawa. $750/mo/util. in- cluded. No pets/smoking. Avail- able immediately. (905)438-0232 1-BDRM walkout bsmt, Oshawa, Bloor/Grandview. On bus route, near shopping. New paint, carpet. Quiet neighbourhood. No smok- ing/pets. Single professional pre- ferred. $680/mo inclusive. First/last. Dec. 1st. (905)432- 0937, (905)767-4140 1-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED legal basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, available immediately. $685/month. First/last. Ritson/Taunton, no smoking. Call (905)571-0080 1-BEDROOM walkout apt., large newly renovated, cable, laundry, parking, gas fireplace, central air, shared utilities. Hwy 2/Anderson, $850/month, first/last. Immediate. 905-424-9766. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APTS.avail- able in large bungalows. Super clean, spacious, ample parking. South Oshawa. From $850. Must see. (416)508-5116 2 BDRMS + DEN;Inc. 2 Pkg. spots, laundry facilities. Great Ajax location. Large yard with deck. Available Jan. 1. $995/mo. inclu- sive. Call Wendy @ 416-818-9255. 2 BEDROOM - Rossland/Ritson. security system, newer well main- tained, clean, quiet adult-lifestyle building. Suits retired/ mature working adult. Avail. Jan 1st. $885/inclusive. No pets. 905-720- 2352. 2-2-BDRM. SIMCOE NORTH- Russett Ave. Good location, well maintained quiet 12plex. Utilities, heating, cable, parking included, $890/$860/month. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2-BDRM APTS,renovated, large & bright rooms, hardwood floors. walking distance to malls, near 401 exit, well maintained, quiet Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- es, lots of extras, from $845/month. No dogs please. Im- mediate. 905-665-0945. 2-BDRM bsmt apt, Oshawa. 2-parking, large yard, close to park/401, shopping. 2 separate en- trances, avail. Dec. 1st. $750/mo inclusive. Call Jack (905)576-1910 2-BDRM BSMT SUITE,Oshawa. Quiet house w/small children. Smokers/pet-owners need not ap- ply. Includes hydro, bbq, yard, parking. $795/mo. ref/1st/last. Avail. Dec. 1st/15th. 905-448-0898 2-BDRM. BASEMENT APT. PICKERING. Available Dec. 1st. No pets/smoking. $800/mo. utilities included, first/last. (905)839-2137 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $845/month inclusive, Jan 1st. Immaculate newer building in de- cent Oshawa neighbourhood, Pre- fer quality adult tenants, No dogs. 905-439-8893 or 905-448-8929. 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. available in Ajax. Separate en- trance, full washroom, large living- room, $750/month. Available as soon as Dec 1st. Please contact (905)999-5264 2-BEDROOM CONDO, north Oshawa, adult lifestyle building, balcony, no pets, $900/inclusive first/last. Call (905)576-9932. 3-BEDROOM country bungalow with large rec-room. North Picker- ing. Available immediately. 905- 649-2436 AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan New 2 bed. basement apt., separate entrance, available Dec 1. $850/inclusive. 4-appliances, laundry, prefer non-smoker/no pets. Call (905)683-1180. A 3 BEDROOM beautiful main floor bungalow, Ajax, Bayly/Har- wood. Excellent condition, near schools. Available immediately, $1150/month plus 60% utilities, 2 bedroom basement apt. $750/month plus 40% utilities. Jackie 905-426-7751. A 1 BEDROOM APT Central Whit- by Dundas/Brock. $769+hydro. Free parking. quiet small building, no pets/smoking, Avail Dec 1. (416)438-4895. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- ities, plus parking. Also 2 bed- room , $950. Available Dec/Jan, in clean, quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX NORTH 2-bdrm large base- ment apt. Separate entrance, laun- dry, parking, includes utilities. $850/mth. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available imme- diately. Call 416-602-7511. AJAX SOUTH - walkout one bed- room basement, Westney/Har- wood, kitchen, stove, fridge, bath- room, shared laundry, parking. $800 inclusive. lst/last. (905) 683- 4002. AJAX SOUTH, 1-BEDROOM fur- nished apt., kitchen, separate en- trance, parking. Minutes to lake/401. Suit single professional. Available Dec 1st, $700/month, (905)683-0190. AJAX,new beautiful large, bright, 1-bedroom apartment in executive home, large windows, 5-applianc- es, High-speed internet, satellite, patio. No smoking/pets. $750+. (905)427-9591. AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM,2 bed- room basement, separate en- trance, full washroom, living room, separate laundry, no smok- ing/pets. Available Dec. lst. $675. (905) 427-7921. AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM,3-bed- room main floor. $1200/inclusive. 2-bedroom, legal basement. $775/inclusive. December 1st, laundry, parking, C/A. No smok- ing/pets. First/last. (905)686- 8104, (416)834-9759. AJAX,Hwy 2/Harwood. 1-bed- room basement, separate walkout, parking. Suitable for single, work- ing person. Available now. No smoking/pets. $630/inclusive, first/last. (905)428-2503. AJAX, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement apt., fully renovated, separate entrance, full bathroom, a/c, cable, utilities, parking, laun- dry. First/last, $725/month. Call (905)427-9382 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 and 3-bdrms $979/ $1079, avail- able Nov/Dec 1st. (905)683-8571 or 905-683-5322 BAYLY/HARWOOD,1-bdrm self contained basement, 1-parking. No smoking, clean, quiet. Laundry facilities . $650/mo Call between 6-9:00pm 905-683-7532. BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS 2-bed- room apt., in very quiet well-main- tained apt. building in Oshawa. Available Dec or Jan 1st. $875/monthly, 905-721-0831, 905-728-2969. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,Frank St., 1 bedroom apartment, available December 1st, $560/month plus utilities. No pets/smoking. (905)623-5261. BOWMANVILLE-large one bed- room apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 BRIGHT,clean basement bache- lor, large windows, separate en- trance, 3pc bath, laundry, utilities, parking included. No pets/smok- ing. Near College/University, Rossland/Wilson. Dec/Jan 1st. $650/month. (905)725-0106 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping/Go. (416)444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLAREMONT two bedroom bach- elor apartment , jacuzzi, large yard , shared laundry . All inclusive $800.00 first and last required. Call Ray 905-649-6402. CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, 2- bdrm $790/month, newly decorat- ed. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE - 2-bedroom base- ment apartment in 3 plex. Avail- able Dec. 1st. No pets. First/last. Call (905) 665-5537 COURTICE OSHAWA-availability flexible border, very large, 1100sq.ft, 2 bedroom upper floor of triplex, fridge, stove shared laundry, gas heat, $1025 plus hy- dro, Condolyn Management (905)428-9766. COURTICE,one bedroom, very large rooms, spacious layout, low- er level of raised bungalow, large windows, parking, washer, dryer. Quiet non smoker. Jan lst. (905) 576-3830 leave message. DOWNTOWN WHITBY - big 2 bedroom with balcony, heat includ- ed, parking, $870 per mo. lst./last Available Dec lst. call (416)520- 6392 or (905) 669-4009 DOWNTOWN Whitby, 1-bedroom plus den in 6 plex. Upper floor. $825/inclusive. Available Dec 1st. First/last. 1-parking. Close to school and park. No dogs. Call (905)683-9822 EXCEPTIONAL APT.Private gar- den, skylight, Murphy bed, f/p, parking, $800/mo inclusive. Suits one person. For appt. leave mes- sage 905-434-7012. HARMONY/ROSSLAND 1 bed- room basement with fireplace, walkout, share townhome. $600/month. Available Dec 1st. References required. (905)436- 8032 LARGE BRIGHT 1-bedroom apt., Oshawa, separate entrance, park- ing, fresh paint, 4 appliances, $700/mo inclusive, avail. Dec.1. (905)721-2358. NEW MANAGEMENT PROMOTION 1 Month FREE rent. Harwood/Bayly 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms, from $865/month. Renovated units. Call 310-7000 NEWLY RENOVATED 3-bedroom apt, Available ASAP. Free utilities, parking, laundry. Excellent Oshawa neighbourhood. (416)722-4709. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, November lst./December lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH-AJAX, Newly Finished 1 huge bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, $650/in- clusive. Available now. Suite single or couple. No smoking/pets. (905)426-3040 WHITBY - Available Jan. 1st. 2 bedroom, $840 all inclusive. Of- fice hours 9 - 5 Monday - Friday (905)666-4589. ONE BEDROOM basement apart- ment Oshawa, new, completely renovated, $650 all inclusive. Sep- arate entrance, parking, no smok- ing/pets. lst/last, single working person preferred. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 432-9644 or (905) 424-3543. ONE, TWO & THREE bedroom apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Available imme- diately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or 905-579-3700 OSHAWA CREEK CO-OP ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Clean, 8-storey apt. bldg, just south of downtown Oshawa. Near bus routes. Housing charges include cable. No subsidies available. Pick up applications at 233 Albert St., or call for information (905) 436-8471 or http://oshawacreekcoop.ca OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apartment, spacious, clean, available now. $930/month includes all utilities. Schools and bus near by. No dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. OSHAWA 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, near bus stop, 401, shopping, GM, No pets. $650/inclusive. parking. lst/last, available immediately. Call 416- 264-7990. OSHAWA 1000 sq/ft apt. newly renovated, 2 bdm separate en- trance, ravine. Laundry/applianc- es/utilities/cable included, near 401. $1050/month no smok- ing/pets, Available Jan. 1st. Call Allen 905-438-8956 OSHAWA KING/SIMCOE 1-bdrm apt above store, parking available, clean, high ceilings, quiet, cozy, Available Immediately. 416-229- 0224 before 9pm. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3-bedrooms available. Well maintained build- ing. Near all amenities. From only $825/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA Spacious 2 bedroom in duplex. Very clean, appliances in- cluded, parking. Fenced yard, First/last required. Available Dec.1. $750/month plus utilities. 905-420-1846. OSHAWA,3 bedroom spacious upper in duplex. Freshly decorat- ed, new windows, fenced yard, close to schools, shopping, transit, $899./mo.+utilities, first/last. (905)723-2255 ask for Mrs. Gra- ham OSHAWA,1-BDRM main floor apt. $600 + hydro (gas), close to amenities, avail. Dec. 1st. Separ- ate entrance, parking. No dogs. Call (416)265-6226. OSHAWA,1-bedroom basement, parking, private entrance, nice neighbourhood. No pets/smoking. $650 all inclusive. Available imme- diately. Call 905-259-1132. OSHAWA,2-bedroom Bloor/Park Well maintained, clean, quiet bldg. Near shopping/401/Go/bus. First/last/references required. No pets. Seniors Special. Available December 1st. (905)571-4576 OSHAWA,Olive/Wilson 1-bed- room basement in bungalow. C/A, fridge/stove, microwave, share BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets/smok- ing. Suit single working individual. References. $700/month utilities included. first/last. Avail. Dec 1st. 905-728-6766 OSHAWA,Rossland/Stevenson Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950 includes fridge, stove, washer, dry- er, parking, no smoking. Separate entrance. Available immediately. Short or long term. (905)723- 7171. PICKERING clean, self-contained 1-bedroom basement apartment. near major transportation/shopping centre, quiet neighborhood. Sep- arate entrance, parking, utilities included. Non-smoking. $700/month, available immediate- ly. (905)839-6176 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 28, 2004, PAGE 41 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD -safe home envionment -programming - personal attention -receipts - full or part-time -caregivers screened, trained, receive on going support, regular inspections -Licenced by MCFCS DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 COME & WORSHIP Special Christmas Worship Sections will publish Friday December 17 and Wednesday December 22 To advertise Your Church Services Call Janice Samoyloff at (905)683-0707, Or fax your information to 905-579-4218 email: jsam@durhamregion.com Oshawa Civic Auditorium Spring Home Show March 2005 Cal Devon to book your space 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 Park/Gibb, Oshawa Basement room, own kitchen & bath, laundry facilities. Separate ent., $300/biweekly. First/last required. Call Terri 905-721-8518 PICKERING 3-bdrm upper legal duplex. W/O from mstr bdrm to large deck & fenced yard. Eat-in kit., priv. laundry, single car gar., 4 appls., $1080 +2/3 util. Avail Jan 1 1-bedroom legal bsmt apt., priv.patio & entr., eat-in kit, 4 appls., $675 +1/3 util. Avail Jan 1st. or Dec 15th. Both - No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 905-839-9227 416-924-7591 then dial 705-426-4666 PICKERING - Bayly/White's Rd. 2 bedroom bright warm basement apartment, close to schools, parks, bus,401, separate entrance with laundry room, available Jan. 15 $875. (905) 686-8612. PICKERING Bsmt apt, bright, spa- cious, close to 401 & GO, $700 in- clusive 1st/last & references, avail- able immediately Call 416-414- 7312 PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amen- ities/401. Available Dec 1st/15th, $750-inclusive, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING, BRAND new 2 bed- room basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, 1 car parking, $925 no pets/smoking. laundry nego- tiable. Available now. (905) 831- 1555. PICKERING,Liverpool/Glenana. Cozy, 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Separate entrance, kitchen, dining, bath- room, laundry. Close to all amen- ities. No smoking/pets. $750/inclu- sive. Call 416-994-9512. PICKERING- 2-bedroom base- ment apartment, Whites/Finch. Available Dec 1st. $850/month all inclusive. (Cable, parking and util- ities). 416-999-2366 or 416-438- 2911 ext 3343. PORT WHITBY,large 1-bdrm, to- tal remodel, new kitchen/bath, $795+hydro, avail now. ALSO 2- bdrm, fresh paint. $895+hydro, avail. Jan. 1st. Both walk to trails, GO, rec centre. Parking, laundry, no dogs. Prefer mature tenants. Call 1-800-693-2778 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. ROSSLAND/PARK OSHAWA. Completely renovated beautiful 2- bdrm bsmt w/large windows. Wood-like flooring, new bathroom, kitchen, appliances. $875/mo in- clusive, immediately. Catherine 416-431-8385 SIMCOE ST. N.1 - one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SOUGHT AFTER OLDE Whitby, 6-unit apt building in desired loca- tion. 1 & 2-bedrooms available, in- cludes all utilities. Recorded de- tails (905)706-3640 SUN-FILLED MULTI-LEVEL 2- bedroom home, renovated, walk- out to backyard, laundry, huge liv- ing room, $475 bi-weekly. Non- smokers. Available Dec 1st. Jackie Rodney 416-298-8200 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca TWO BEDROOM apts for rent. Located 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. Avail. immediately. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 after 5 p.m. WHITBY – New 1 bedroom walk- out basement apartment, separate entrance, quiet court, parking. No pets/smoking. First/Last/Referenc- es. $795 inclusive. 905 666 5244 WHITBY - quiet residential area, newly renovated large luxurious 2 bedroom basement apart. $895 in- clusive. Includes new appliances, fireplace, dishwasher, central air parking, separate entrance, lst/last near bus top, available Dec.. lst. (905) 430-4855 or (905) 668-2949. WHITBY 1-BEDROOM clean basement apt., private entrance, Thickson/Dundas. Near 401/ amenities. Parking, laundry, appli- ances. Immediately $750/inclusive. Non-smoking/pets. Trevor 905- 626-9248 WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2-bed- room apt., walk to GO, newer bldg, laundry facilities. $875-inclusive. No pets. Dec.-Jan 1st. First/last. (905)723-8697 WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BROCK ST. S., near Trent, 2-bedroom basement apart- ment with main floor kitchen, park- ing, separate entrance, $775 inclu- sive, Call (416)261-1860. WHITBY,clean, bright 2-bdrm bsmt. $825/mo + portion of utilities. No smoking/pets. Shared laundry, fridge/stove, close to shopping, public transit, 1-parking, Call (905)655-9624 WHITBY,McQuay/Bonacord. 1- bedroom walk-out basement, gas f/p, parking, shared laundry, no smoking/pets. $900/month, Avail. immediately. Call (905)430-2635 after 5pm WHITBY- Dundas and Brock. Main floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, avail. now. $900/month inclusive. (905)983-9082. WHITBY.Clean, large 1 bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, shared laundry. $800 all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail- able December lst. (905) 686-3664 EXCLUSIVE garden home condo, 3-bdrm, 5 appliances, window cov- erings, c/a, c/v, garage opener, pri- vate yard, near GO/bus/401/shop- ping. Immaculate. $1600+ gas & hydro. Avail. now. (905)839-4680 NEW BOWMANVILLE CONDO for rent 3rd floor (top) corner unit, no neighbours, 2 bed, 1 bath, 2 parking, lakeview, 5 appliances, balcony, c/air, close to 401 and shopping. Immediate occupancy. $950/mo.+utilities. Kelly 647-283- 1550. PICKERING-401/LIVERPOOL 2- bdrm, den, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ensuite laundry/storage, 2w/o's to huge balcony, C/A, parking in clean, well maintained low rise building, steps to shopping, library, rec c/tr., transit. $1300/mth inclu- sive, no pets/smoking. Credit app. required. Avail. Jan.1/05. (905)427-7452 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT Duplex,main floors, beautiful Grandview/Cherrydown Oshawa. Magnificent view of city. Spectacular sunsets. 4 appliances, gas fireplace, fenced yard, new shed, double driveway, avail. immediately. First/last, $1050+ util- ities. (about $140). No pets/no- smoking, references. (905)404- 9489 3-BEDROOM Ajax, main floor of detached house, close to lake, bus,schools & park. Garage, park- ing for 2, walkout to deck and yard. Main floor laundry, 5 appliances, air conditioning. Available immedi- ately. $1050/month plus utilities. Call (905)686-8612 3-BEDROOM CENTURY home, new carpets, newer furnace, yard, garden, near downtown Oshawa. $895/month plus utilities. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. ALSO Room for rent. (905)432- 0930, (905)439-1042 AAA1 MANY HOUSES,To wn- houses, semis & fully detached homes, also country property from $1300 - $4000/month plus utilities. In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville & Raglan. Call Garry Bolen, Asso- ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX,Bayly/Salem. 3-bedroom, main floor of bungalow, newly ren- ovated, private fenced yard. 2-car parking, laundry, no smoking/pets, minutes to 401. $1075/shared utilities, available immediately, 416-986-0619 or 416-460-2853. AJAX, DETACHED 2 bedroom house, excellent condition, en- closed backyard, close to all amenities. $975 per mo. plus util- ities. (905) 723-8227. AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!0 down, own your own home. Car- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- mum income required per house- hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, 24 hr. pager. BOWMANVILLE,house for rent, solid brick bungalow, in old historic Bowmanville, close to downtown. 2 bedrooms with large sunroom, ( or 3rd bedroom) hardwood floors, French doors, eat in kitchen, gas heat, Dec. lst. $1200 per mo. plus utilities. (905) 697-1221, Glen or Sue. CAN'T QUALIFY for mortgage? We have programs to help you own your home. Renting $1000+? You can own! Call to find out how. 905-479-4916 FURNISHED NEW Model Home North Whitby, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, fenced, lots of windows; up to 5 months (maybe more) with flexible dates; $1750/month incl. utilities. 905-571-7753 KING/HARMONY 3-bdrm main floor, 4-pc bath w/jacuzzi tub, open concept kitchen/livingroom w/fire- place. all appliances. Absolutely no smoking/pets. $1200-inclusive. (416)936-4887 LIVERPOOL RD., by the lake, 2- bedroom main level of house, $925/month all inclusive. Available Jan 1st. No pets. Call (705)484- 5222 NORTH WHITBY,New To wns/Detached from $1200- $1700 all 3-bedrooms, excellent location, walk to malls, schools. No pets, avail. immediately. 905-424- 8428, Chand. NORTH WHITBY, brand new 2100sq.ft 4 bedroom home, fully furnished, $1600/month, available immediately. Long or short term. Call 905-620-0606. OSHAWA,Rossland/Camelot ar- ea, 3-bdrm semi-detached,1-3/4 bath, fenced yard, fin. bsmt, 5 ap- pliances. Very clean. $1100/mo+ utilities, first/last. Avail. Jan 1st. No pets. Call Adam 905-728-2357 OSHAWA, 3 + 1 BEDROOM bun- galow with finished basement. 1401 Park Rd. $1200/month plus utilities. First/last. References. Available Now. (905)579-6106 OSHAWA,clean bright 3-bdrm bungalow, c/air, gas fireplace, large livingroom, eat-in kitchen. Near all amenities/401, Harmo- ny/Olive. $1,350/mo inclusive. Dec. 1st. No smoking/pets. Vince (905)626-6726 PICKERING - Whites/Bayly, main floor, 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, walkout to deck, sep. living & din- ingroom, no smoking/pets. $1100+. 905-839-5630. PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook. For Sale or rent, 4-bedroom house, main floor family room, 2-1/2 baths, laundry, appliances, yard. Immediate, $1600-inclusive. first/last, references. (905)426- 3691, 905-619-9063 THORNTON/GIBB semi detached, three bedroom home. $1100 + utilities, first/last required. Avail- able mid-December. 905-576-6446 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM brick, 1-1/2 baths, attached garage, dou- ble drive, appliances, fenced, de- sirable neighbourhood, no smok- ing/pets. First/last, $1200 plus util- ities. Call (905)619-1024 WHITBY,large modern 1900sq ft. 2-storey house, c/a, c/v, family- room, f/p, 2-car garage, deck. Thickson/Manning, avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $975/mo+utilities. First/last. (905)666-9833 WHITBY, TAUNTON/COUNTRY- LANE - brand new 3 bedroom house, 2 storey, 2 1/2 bath. at- tached garage basement, brand new, $1400 plus, available imme- diately. (647)999-6886 James 3-BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, North Oshawa. $1050 plus utilities, available immediately. 905-721-2850. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca EXECUTIVE - TWO - 2 BED- ROOMS brand new, new applianc- es, Sheppard/Morningside, $l,200 plus. References, Dec. lst. (905) 509-2335 after 4 p.m. HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. November 1st, park- ing incl. Please call 905-576-9299. NEW END UNIT TOWNHOUSE available ASAP for rent for family. 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, $1200/month plus utilities. Ross- land/Brock St., close to 401, bus stop, college. Call 416-561-6214. OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- houses, close to schools, shop- ping. $975/month plus utilities. First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll- free 1-866-922-6422, OSHAWA,Simcoe/Taunton, new bungalow townhome, 4-bdrms, 3 baths, gas f/p, 5 appliances, alarm, custom window coverings, no smoking/pets, $1600/mo plus. (905)720-1533 or (905)767-5839 WHITBY, END-UNIT,2-bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs. $850 plus. December 1st. (905)925-9268, (613)253-2389, (905)430-1160 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. WHITBY-3-bdrm Victorian, new decor, gas heat, walk to GO & downtown. 2 avail.- Dec 1st & Jan 1st. $1100/mo+ utilities. 416-324- 8585 AJAX,room for rent, $425/mo, first/last required. Use of facilities. Call (905)686-4126 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathrooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, near all amenities, $450/month. 905-424-0881 BOWMANVILLE Furnished room for non-smoker, clean, quiet, park- ing, share bathroom, kitchen and livingroom, $95 weekly first/last week required.(905)697-0760 EAST OSHAWA.Clean, quiet, professional person preferred. Share kitchen, bathroom, laundry. Parking avail. No smoking/pets. Dec/Jan 1. $450 - (905)260-1361 FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $425/month first/last includes all utilities. King- ston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. Share kitchen/bath. (905)426-2314 FURNISHED ROOMS Available, Walking distance to Durham Col- lege. Internet access, laundry, parking, utilities all inclusive. Avail- able immediately. (416)727-1607 SHARE clean Pickering/Ajax house. furnished or not. Mature male preferred, laundry, all appli- ances, large living, dining, family room w/fireplace, parking, storage, no smoking/pets, First/last $450. 905-420-0081, cell 905-409-9495 YOUNG PROFESSIONAL (pre- ferred), beautiful extra large room, private bath/jacuzzi, upscale large house, Ajax/Pickering. Non-smok- ing, facilities/parking $610/month. First/last/references. Avail. imme- diately. 416-995-6138. CLEAN, MODERN TOWNHOUSE to share, North Oshawa, close to UOIT, professionals or students, $400 plus shared utilities. Avail- able Dec/Jan. (416)431-6882. OSHAWA -Simcoe/Rossland ar- ea, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,Durham College. $350/mo & up. 905-728-4845 OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities. Available im- mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- sive.Viewing (905)433-4088. CLEARWATER FLORIDA,2-3 bedroom furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than mo- tel). (905)683-5503. 35.6' PARK MODEL Tr ailer by Dutchmen. Sleeps 15 Comfortably. Propane/Electric Hot Water. Pro- pane Heat. Pump for easy winter- izing, shower/Tub. $12.000.00 or best offer. (905)576-7658 1990 SAFARI 460 snowmobile, liquid cooled, electric start. Stud- ded track, Great Shape! $1500. Phone jack or Bill. Days 905-433- 1392; weekends/nights 905-728- 8834 snp 15X24 POOL with Creep Crawly cleaner, pump, filter, wood deck, You remove! $500. Call (905)436-9226. FOUND: NOV 13TH,large Persian cat. Mostly white with black/grey markings, white tip on tail. Very friendly. Cameron St. area of Pick- ering Village. (905)683-8341 LOST CAT male, long black hair with white whiskers. Last seen Glenanna & Heathside, Pickering Nov 20. Reward. (905)839-6718 SINCERE SINGLES Professional Introduction Service. Successfully matching members for long term relationships. Toll free 1-866-719- 9116 www.sinceresingles.ca Christmas Special 40% off lifetime membership. DO YOU LIKE DANCING,fine dining, movies and travelling. If so, this mature lady would like to hear from you (55-65 years). Serious replies only. Reply File #103, This Week, P.O. Box 481, Oshawa, L1H 7L5. SPEED DATING EVENTS - Dec. 7th - ages 30 - 40 (Ladies need- ed), Whitby. Dec. 8th ages 40 - 50 (Men needed), Whitby. Register (905) 244-5683 or visit www.the singlesnetwork244.com HAPPY HARD-WORKING over seas nannies available. www.sadocos.com 905-426-5381. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. NANNY live in or out, Ross- land/Ravenscroft, care for 2 boys ages 5 and 2, You will be treated with respect and lots of perks! Call (905) 426-6219. ALTONA/HWY #2,E.C.E. beauti- ful home daycare. Full/Part-time spaces available, from 3 months to 4 years. Receipts, references. Call Judit (905)509-5802 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 MOTHER OF 2 will provide loving care in my home near Holy Re- deemer School, reasonable rates, non-smoker, fenced yard, snacks, outings, crafts. Lisa (905)420-9180 TLC DAYCARE,South Ajax area, non-smoking, secure (parent on- ly) access web cam. CPR, First- aid, police check. Flexible hours. (905)426-7540. PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER REQUIRED for disabled female in Brooklin. A positive, energetic attitude and willing to follow direc- tions. Will train. $13.33/hour, part time. Vehicle required. (905)655-6478 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. ALL NEW CARDLESS SATELLITE SYSTEMS available. Full sales, service and installations. Is your currently satellite down? We can help. #1 in Durham. Call 905-767-0013. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 2003 CONTINENTAL CARGO Enclosed Trailer, 6x8. Barn Door Style. Good Condition. Deezee trailer box included Asking $2000. Call 905-852-3698 Uxbridge. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ANTIQUE CHINA CABINET,ma- hogany veneer, 40" x 65". Asking $475 obo. Call (905) 655-4076. APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Large capacity washer, $275; dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. CAR AUDIO,Woodworkers shap- er, electric Tonneau cover, truck Toolbox, baby swing, toddler bed, Weider 2-person stack Gym, rea- sonable offers. 905-987-5687. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CHILD'S MAPLE mates bed, desk, chair, dresser $500; queen 6-pc bedroom $650; oak coffee & end tables $250; pine 10-pc din- ingroom $950; sofa & loveseat $400; maple pedestal table & chairs $500; armoire $350; single bed $150; fridge $175; washer, dryer $300; dishwasher $200; 905- 260-1123 COMPUTERS:BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. SPECIAL Fri, Sat & Sun. Cd burner with pur- chase of P3/933 Tower-Complete System Only $399.00; P3/500 To w er-Complete System only $269. CD-RW upgrade only $30 w/system purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $399. (ltd quan- tities). Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reasonable rates w/Free Pick-up/Delivery within Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50. Interac, Visa & Master- card accepted. Layaway Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Systems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com CONTENTS WHITBY,tv's, vcr's dvd's, stereos, beds, oak dining, fridge's, stoves, micro, computers, washers, dryers, power tools, dresser, armoire, desks, leather sofa and rocker, bikes, Honda mower, much more. all must go. (905) 666-9833. COSTUMES FOR ALL occasions for sale or rent. Get ready for Christmas! Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, helpers, accessories, school plays, etc. Call Kelly at 905-434-2970. DAGMAR RESORT,Want to save $$$? 2 for 1 lift ticket coupons for only $35. Call 905-426-3193 DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. Princess Cut. .75ct VV5 clarity, H-Colour, 18K Gold. Paid $8,000. Asking $4500. Call (905)668-3129 (daytime) DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. DOWNSIZING:contemporary 9-pc diningroom table, 2 extensions; 2 high back armchairs; 4 high back side chairs; buffet, hutch, $3500. (905)430-7620 FOR SALE.Po p,chip, candy, vending machines. Ideal for offic- es. Reasonably priced. Already lo- cated. Call (905)839-7137 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER INDUSTRIAL Convection Oven $500 or best offer. Call David at 905-432-1382. Will trade for golf swing! JAMES LUMBAR PRINTS,Limit- ed Edition, artist proofs. Country Kitchen, Secret of Well, Fireside Shadows, etc. ALSO Carl Schaef- er: "Marshalling Lancasters Against Stuttgart" Canadian War Collections Print. (905)623-2089 MINK COAT.full length, size 10-12. $500. Antique Mantle Clock, chimes 1/2 hour. $175. (905)576-8173. NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NORTHERN LIGHTS, full univer- sal Gym. Comes with arms curl bench and hack squat leg-press. All professional quality, asking $750. 416-771-1112. OFFICE CLEAROUT - 2 used photocopiers, $899 (60 copies per minute d/s 11x17); most used chairs only $20; racks, displays, cabinets, boardroom table, plus more, Call Speedy Business Cen- tre (905)668-0800 PIANO Te chnician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - Clearance on all 2004 Roland pianos. Save $$$ while quantities last. Also on Samick pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. POOL TABLE,6x12, Brunswick 1928, slate. Light, rack and cues, $2100 OBO. Shuffle Board, $400 Ping-Pong Table, $100. Call (905)655-1166 RADIAL TIRES - 2 Defender SRXP23560R15, and 2 SR500P27560R15 on chrome rims, 5 bolt pattern great shape $300; Golf clubs Evolution FLX3 graphite irons, 3-PW reg. shaft new $250; Coleman camp stove 2 burner propane, used once $50; Coleman fuel lamp $20; stainless steel wall garbage bin $50; Unique ice hut heater propane electric start $50; 705-328-0402 after 6 p.m. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TREADMILL $150; sofa $150; din- ing table w/4 chairs $100; 3pc wall unit $150. (905)420-2464 UPRIGHT piano, Mason & Rich, built approx. 1930's in Toronto, ex- cellent condition, asking $1,000. call (905)436-6395. WASHER & DRYER (full size), Whirlpool, $100/pair OBO. Wash- er & dryer (apartment size/stack- ing). Works great $150 OBO. Call 905-372-1431 WORKING DIRECT T.V. Receiver incl. card/remote or working Dish- net receiver incl. card/remote. Both are programmed and working $380-each. Jeff (905)626-9436 CASH FOR GOLD,diamonds, estate jewelry, wrist and pocket watches (any condition), art glass, original paintings, call 905-576- 9203. CLIP AND SAVE - Wanted to buy. Old glass, china, jewellery, dolls, bears, toys, figurines, Royal Doul- ton, Beswick, hat pins, marbles, vintage clothing, tins, etc. Phone 1-866-203-9743 WANTED - Used pellet stove or free standing propane fireplace. (705) 328-0402 after 6 p.m. WANTED - Washing machine in good working condition and rea- sonably priced. Call Debby 905- 424-0965. WANTED:will pay cash & pickup good bedroom sets, dining room sets, wood kitchen tables & chairs, livingroom groups and fridges, stoves, washers & dryers (etc). 905-260-1123 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,excel- lent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. (905)753-2246. AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. Call 905-424-1735. GET SATELLITE TV BACK Channel Hog receiver. No more sorting and re-naming channels. Ajax local. Call me (647)294-2354. Website http://way.to/durham3m SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the Fortec Lifetime Ultra. Get 1000’s of channels, no monthly bills. 1St in Durham Region. Call 905-435- 0202. uneekelectronics@rog- ers.com 226 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE FOR A FREE DEMO AMERICAN COCKER Spaniel pups, 3-male, 1-female, 1st shots. $500. Ready to go. Call (905)428-9264. DURHAM ANIMAL ADOPTION has kittens, vet checked with lst booster looking for loving families to call their own. Adult cats, spayed or neutered also available. Sorry no dogs for adoption at this time. Please call (905) 438-8411. I'M A SPAYED 2 yr. old German Short haired pointer, w/pa. looking for an adult only home w/ fenced yard. I'm only $150. but i need some training. Call (705) 277-1077 LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Registered. Ready for Christ- mas. Call (905)344-7093. MINIATURE POODLES adults & pups home raised ALL NEEDLES vet checked ready to go $400 & 705-277-3013. PUGS Vet checked. $900. 3 black, 1 fawn, all male. Call Sharon or Nat 905-404-8466 PUREBRED LAB PUPS, (black), first shots, dewormed. Parents on site. Ready for a good home, $500 each. Call (705)793-9566 even- ings SHIH-TZU puppies, no papers, 1 year health guarantee. Mom & Dad on-site. Shots & dewormed. Ready to go Dec. 7 $600. (905)432-9791 1986 GRAND PRIX,excellent con- dition, no rust, certified, stereo, $1800 o.b.o. Call (905)448-9671 1989 CHEVY CORSICA, 4dr, 4cyl, auto, low KMs, P/S, P/B, bucket seats, console, excellent transpor- tation. Runs great. $575. Also, 1989 Chevy Astro work van, V6, auto, loaded, runs excellent, $500. (905)404-8541. 1992 DODGE SHADOW, 107,000kms, 4 cyl. automatic, new paint, new tires, e-tested & certi- fied, $2,500 o.b.o. Moving- must sell! (905)579-8419 1992 HYUNDAI EXCELL 4-cylin- der, 2-door, hatchback, excellent condition, no rust, clean, low kms, only 114,000, runs and drives like new. Service records on file, very economical and affordable to maintain. Low insurance rates. $2250. Certified/Emissions (905)718-5032 1993 GRAND PRIX,4-door, white, fully loaded, lean car. Must See! $3,000. 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Line 1-416-798-7259 STELL, Nellie Jan - In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who passed away on November 27, 1999. Can it really be five years? Our lives have moved forward, but you’ve never left us, in our thoughts and in our hearts. Can it really be five years? So many years together, so many wonderful moments are all cherished memories now. Can it really be five years? We know you’re with us every step of the way and watching over your family and we can take comfort in that. Can it really be five years? Ye s,but it’s a small amount of time in our lives and we’re only here for such a short time. We’ll be reunited someday soon with you in heaven, as God gives us strength to live well in your honour. Lovingly remembered, Bruce, David and Danielle, Tracy and Justin, Chloe and Isaac 1993 HONDA CIVIC SI,5-spd, sunroof, green, runs great, $2,000 o.b.o.Original owner, selling to buy van. Bowmanville (905)623- 8751 1995 FORD ESCORT wagon, air, p/w, p/l, 225k, certified/e-tested, $2,600 o.b.o. Call (905)434-6705 1996 DODGE NEON, certified, E- tested, 175,000 km, excellent con- dition, $2300 obo. (905)427-2146 1999 OLDS ALERO,170,000km. $8200 certified & e-tested. Call Kirk 905-261-4397. 1998 MERCURY Mystique, 4dr, 6cyl, 5-spd, e-tested $2,500. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 4dr, 6cyl, auto, runs excellent, $1,350 e-tested. Both cars fully loaded, clean/no rust. Oshawa (905)720-0704 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3, black, 2dr, hatch back, 5spd, A/C, AF/FM/CD. $9500 OBO. Call 416-819-2814. 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT,excel- lent condition, $4,500 certified. Call Kirk 905-261-4397 2001 ACCORD LX,clean great condition,lady driven,ABS,alumi- num mag rims, power win- dows,locks, air,92000kms, Asking $16,800. Call Mike (905)426- 6815(416)989-9541 2001 CHEV. IMPALA LS, 3.8, V6, auto, A/C, P/W, P/L, dual climate control, AM/FM/CD stereo, new winter tires on rims, excellent condition, well maintained. 120,000kms. $13,900. Call (905)655-7280 2001 FORD MUSTANG Coupe, auto, V6, silver ext., charcoal int., keyless entry, alloy wheels, spoil- er, bucket seats, sport package, A/C, AM/FM Stereo, CD, Cassette, power EVERYTHING, cruise con- trol, tilt wheel, driver/passenger Air Bag. Winter tires included. 90K. $11,900, call 905-579-7988. 2001 SATURN 3dr. Sports Coupe, totally loaded, immaculate condi- tion, only 71,000 kms. Lady driven and still 29,000km warranty on powertrain. Certified & e-tested, $9,975 (no GST). (905)683-5503 2003 TOYOTA MATRIX RX,4WD, ABS, AC, auto, A./C, power win- dows/locks, keyless, cruise, 19,000-km. (gently used) extended warranty, Roadside assistance, rust-proofing. $22,000. 905-426- 5716 75 BMW 2002 ($3,500), BMW Ba- varia ($1,800). Call (905) 841- 1041. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 CLEAN USED CARS - 99 Cava- lier Z24, 5-spd, loaded, sunroof, cd, $4,500; 96 Voyager van, V6, auto, $3,200; 95 Safari SLE, load- ed, $4,200; 95 Chev Lumina, 4dr, auto, pw, pl, $3,600. All e-test- ed/certified. Financing available oac. (905) 426-8922. Dealer. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $ $ $ CARS & TRUCKS Any condition. Free towing, fast friendly service. Call (905)550-1214 or 905-767-0564 24 hours/7 days. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days (905)686-1899. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 WANTED - inexpensive car, run- ning or not, with little rust. Also seeking snowplow truck with plow, condition not important (using for yard cleaning). Call 905-434-0392. 1949 FORD PICKUP, all original truck, Great restoration project. $2500 obo. 905-723-4136. 1986 CHEV S-10 4X4 runs good great shape $3800. 905-430-8608. 1987 FORD F150 XLT,8 cyl., au- to, 4 x 4, remote start. Box liner, fresh paint. ATV ramps, Excellent condition. Lots of new parts (bills to show). Had No holes. E-tested and certified. $4,995 obo. or will trade for ATV or snowmobile of equal value. (705) 328-0402. 1989 CHEVY HALF TON TRUCK, V8, utility box, needs work, runs, best offer. Call Jane 905-668- 8558. 1994 GMC SIERRA 1500, 4x4, V6, 5-spd, like new 160k's, certi- fied/e-tested $7,950; 1993 GMC Sierra, auto, V8, cap, great truck, certified/e-tested $5,250. Call (905)665-3222 1996 FORD F150,A-1 condition. certified & e-tested, $5,900 (905)686-1677 or (647)223-8651 1993 AEROSTAR,4WD fully load- ed, & yes only 115k $2999. 1996 Ford F-150 $3999. 1991 Eagle Ta lon $2295. Others from $1699 & up. Certified & e-tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 1993 JEEP YJ WRANGLER, 220,000-kms. 4x4, 4-cyl, 2.5-L. Excellent on Gas, includes soft top & tinted hard top. 2 sets of rims, MP3 player & killer sound system. Alarm, Runs great. Must See. Asking $5,800. (905)432-0064, 905-259-3001 after 6pm. 1996 HARLEY DAVIDSON Heri- tage Softtail Classic, 42,000KM. Lots of extras, lots of chrome, like new, mint condition, $20,000. Call Mike h:905-697-9925, c:905-435- 8897. FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! 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Clean your eaves annually For free estimate call Dennis at (905) 837-1910 A & C ROOFING & WINDOWS •Shingles of all types, flats of any size •Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* Skylights •Financing Available o.a.c. •Written warranties guaranteed •W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428-8704 ROOFING • WINDOWS EAVESTROUGH 1033 Toy Ave., Unit 8, Pickering 905-427-8613 Free Estimates Fully Insured **T h e D i f fe r e n ce is P rof es si on al is m** *Still booking for 2004* WINDOWS & DOORS by D. Florio Aluminium We also do siding, soffit, fascia and eavestrough FREE ESTIMATES Established since 1973 (905) 509-4800, Cell (416) 918-3736 905-686-7236 www.handymanconnection.comLic #B16881Plumbing • Carpentry • Electrical • Painting • Renovations etc. Insured Bonded 1 Year Written Warranty COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 F ACTORY PRICES BUDGET HOME IMPROVEMENTS BATHROOMS, KITCHENS, COUNTER TOPS (READY IN 4 DAYS). RECROOMS, PLUMBING, HOME OFFICES Mario (905)619-4663Cell 416-275-0034 RITCHIE'S WOODWORKING LTD. Home Renovations ●Bathrooms ●Additions ●Basement ●Custom Work Fully Insured Free Estimates Phone (905)428-3499 Fax (905)683-8893 BARK TREE SERVICE FALL DISCOUNT 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE FULLY INSURED FREE ESTIMATES C a l l R o b (9 0 5 )7 0 6 -7 0 4 7CallRob (4 1 6 )7 0 2 -4 2 5 2 SERVING: • AJAX • SCARBOROUGH • PICKERING • OSHAWA • WHITBY • MARKHAM • UXBRIDGE SERVICES: • TREE REMOVAL • PRUNING • TOPPING • STUMP REMOVAL • DEAD WOOD • HEDGE TRIMMING Seniors Discount CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 CARPET SALES Res. / Comm. •Repairs •Restretch •Replace Free Estimates. Call Dave 416-321-5091 416-807-9082 DOORS "R" US GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. 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Holger Omland owner of The Merry-Go-Round located at 1477 Bayly Street in Pickering. LilyLu’s Diner, Same Great Food, Service And Location! Transport yourself back to the 1950’s and 1960’s by dropping into LilyLu’s Diner. The friendly decor of this restau- rant is radiating with warmth and puls- ing with energy. The walls are decorated with interesting posters and pictures that remind you of the 50’s and 60’s and each booth is equipped with a jukebox that is filled with great old time hits. Once you step into this restaurant you will easily be transported back into time and when you finish your delicious meal you will be sorry to leave. The decor isn’t the only reason to visit this diner. The main reason is the mouth wa- tering menu that is loaded with goodies that are available all day. Drop by and try out their 10 oz. juicy burgers topped with your favou- rite toppings. Or check out why their weekly Beef Ribs special that is so popular. 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Annandale had three teams en- tered, with Kaitlyn Leslie, Kayla Bian- chi, Tracy O’Leary, and Loren Hong (coached by Alex Bianchi) capturing the ‘A’ side of the women’s event. Tim March, with Matt Pyne, Patrick Jans- sen, and Tyler Anderson and coach Paul Bourque won the men’s ‘A’ side. The teams now advance to the re- gional playdowns in Lindsay Nov. 27 and 28. Annandale’s other entry, the Lesley Pyne team, was sidelined in the ‘B’-side final. ••• An Annandale women’s team fin- ished as runners-up at the 2004 Ener- gizer Toronto and District Ladies Bon- spiel. Lorraine Scanlan skipped a team of Paula Cabrera, Marion Taylor, and Michelle McKittrick. They played Richmond Hill, Scar- borough and Toronto clubs during their run. Sandra Thain and her team were also in the bonspiel. The team won its first game, but was sidelined after a second loss. Aj ax’s Annandale junior curling rinks in the zone Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Alex Bianchi throws the rock, while teammates Terry Pinkney, left, and Rowena Fowler prepare to sweep dur- ing action in the recent Mixed Stakes Bonspiel at the Annandale Curling Club in Ajax. Scoreboard NOVEMBER 28, 2004 PICKERING SOCCER CLUB - Recent indoor results UNDER-SIX DIVISION Oct. 24: Pizza Pizza 0 (MVP Kiro Phillips) vs Pickering Panthers 1; Dr Marvin 0 vs Tim Hortons 1.Nov. 14: Pickering Panthers 0 vs Pizza Pizza 4 (Aidan Von Schwerin, Alexander Clayton, Carter Paine, Nicholas Zamanis, MVP Alexander Clayton; Tim Hortons 0 vs Dr M. Lean 0. UNDER-EIGHT DIVISION Oct. 24: Jets 2 (Keenan Schneider 2) vs Pickering Flames 1 (Dameon Dias); Pizza Pizza 3 (Teresa Barrie, Yannick Lee, Tristen Wilson) vs Labeltech 0; Pickering Slo-Sports 0 (MVP Aidan Nokes) vs Tim Hortons 0; Oct. 31: Labeltech 0 vs Pickering Slo-Sports 1 (Corey Hart, MVP Corey Hart) Pickering Flames 1 vs Pizza Pizza 0; Tim Hortons 0 vs Jets 3 (Keenan Schneider, Joseph Meszaros Garrett Valdal); Nov. 7: Labeltech 2 vs Jets 1 (Keenan Schneider); Pickering Flames 2 (Marcus Mccullam) vs Tim Hortons 3 (Lewis Kertsos 2, Jose Prato); Pizza Pizza 0 (MVP Yannick Lee) vs Pickering Slo Sports 2 (Matthew Rondinone 2); Nov. 14: Pickering Slo Sports 1 (Aidan Nokes MVP Stephanie Watson) vs Pickering Flames 0 (MVP Sara Ristovski); Pizza Pizza 0 vs Jets 1 (Valdal Garrett); Labeltech 0 vs Tim Hortons 1 (Noah De Cunha). UNDER-10 DIVISION Oct. 24: Pizza Pizza 0 (MVP Matthew Bigioni) vs Pickering Pirates 0; Knights on Guard 2 (Alexandre Houde, Gregory Wise) vs Pickering Eagles 1 (Garrett Schneider); Village Plaque Attack 0 vs Binns 1 (Lynn Pinnell); Oct. 31: Pizza Pizza 0 vs Village Plaque Attack 0 ; Knights on Guard 2 (Patrick Mcmullan, Sharlon Smith) vs Pickering Pirates 0; Pickering Eagles 3 (Nicholas Jagla 2, Garrett Schneider) vs Binns 0; Nov. 14: Village Plaque Attack 1 (Scott Shivrattan, MVP Scott Shivrattan) vs Pickering Eagles 0; Knights On Guard 1 (Sharlon Smith) vs Pizza Pizza 0 (MVP Taylor Easson); Binns 0 vs Pickering Pirates 1. UNDER-12 DIVISION Oct. 24: Mr. Hungarian 4 (Patrick Gregor, Brandon Lajko, Anthony Maglietta, Kevin Watterson MVP James Guest) vs Pizza Pizza 1 (Nicole Leish); Pickering United 1 (Teresa Haza, MVP Maxim Lewycky) vs Pickering Storm Royal Blue 0; Pickering Storm White 3 (Andrew Pace 2, Eric Miatello MVP Gregory Lake) vs Pickering Falcons 0 (MVP Kourtney De Cairos); Oct. 31: Pickering Storm White 4 (Charlie Osbourne, Eric Miatello 3, MVP Eric Miatello) vs Pizza Pizza 2 (Jamal Drysdale Malcom Roberts); Pickering Storm Royal Blue 7 (Tharne Barnett, Adam Levesque 2, Billy Pearson Michael Wright 2, Kevin Chirayath) vs Pickering Falcons 3 (George Meszaros, Daniel Kuczynski 2) Pickering United 1 (Rizwan Yeates, MVP Richard Yeates) vs Mr. Hungarian 2 (Anthony Maglietta 2 MVP David Collict); Nov. 7: Pickering Falcons 2 (Daniel Kuczynski 2, MVP Erin Crockett) vs Pizza Pizza 1 (Craig Halls); Pickering Storm White 1 (Andrew Pace, MVP Summer Simon) vs Pickering United 0 (MVP Cole Widdman); Pickering Storm Blue 2 (Thane Barnett 2, MVP Billy Pearson) vs Mr. Hungarian Restaurant 0 (MVP Katherine Tremblay); Nov. 14: Pickering Storm Blue 3 (Thane Barnett 2, Christine Somerville, MVP Christine Somerville) vs Pickering Storm White 0 (MVP Summer Simon); Pickering United 0 (MVP Katy Riding) vs Pizza Pizza 0; Pickering Falcons 4 (Elijah Perreira 2, Daniel Kuczynsky 2, MVP Stephen Morrow) vs Mr. Hungarian 1 (Brandon Lajko, MVP Brandon Lajko). UNDER-14 DIVISION Oct. 24: Flowserve 1 (Brianne Diemert, MVP Luca Vita) vs Pickering Energizers 1 (Michae Dougall, MVP Samuel Cudlip); Creative Space Rockets 1 (Bobby Bates) vs Pickering Lightning 0 Pickering Lynx 1 (Chantelle Brown, MVP Merella Botros) vs Pickering Pythons 0 (MVP J.T. Wil- liams);Oct. 31: Pickering Energizers 3 (Michael Dougall 2, Samuel Cudlip, MVP Samuel Cudlip) vs Pickering Lynx 0 (MVP Sara Lake); Flowserve 1 (Brianne Diemert) vs Creative Space Rockets 1 (Evan Aziz); Pickering Pythons 2 (Sheldon Camacho, Brock Widman, MVP Brock Widmann) vs Pickering Lightning 0; Nov. 7: Pickering Lynx 3 (Lorenzo Brown 2, Chantelle Brown) vs Pickering Lightning 3 (Christopher Murphy 2, Kristina Collins); Flowserve 1 (Luca Vita, MVP Kyle Nazareth) vs Pickering Pythons 0; Creative Space Rockets 1 (Evan Aziz) vs Pickering Energizers 1 (Michae Dougall, MVP Maciek Jurecki); Nov. 14: Pickering Pythons 1 (Sheldon Camacho) vs Creative Space Rockets 1 (Joe Tropiano); Flowserve 0 (MVP Emma Shovlin) vs Pickering Lynx 0 (MVP Ryan Bulmer); Pickering Lightning 2 (Alessia Cavallo, Christopher Murphy, MVP Christopher Button) vs Pickering Energizers 0 (MVP Nancy Pye). 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