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Home My WebLink AboutNA2004_12_03 More funding needed to keep up with workload, chief says By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Durham Re- gional Police officials brought a good news-bad news story to Wednesday’s meeting of Re- gional council, citing a drop in some crime rates and success- ful anti-gang operations as evi- dence of a successful year, but stressing that increased funding will be needed to continue on that path. Chief Kevin McAlpine sum- marized 2004, noting that vio- lent crime is down 3.2 per cent and impaired driving is down 13 per cent, however Durham saw six more impaired driving- related deaths this year than in 2003. As of Nov. 30, calls for ser- vice increased 5.5 per cent to 185,080, and the overall crime rate remained stable. “This has been a good year. We’ve done a lot of work to counter gang activities and get guns off our streets,” the chief said. “We’re doing everything we can to make sure people feel safe in their community.” Operation Smoke Break, which began in Clarington and Police hail success in targeting gangs, guns Brenner warns d ownloading pressure taking its toll on homeowners By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — Calling a financial forecast presented last week one of the worst in recent memory, local councillors are warning that continuous downloading by the Province will eventually strangle Durham taxpayers. Commissioner of finance Jim Clapp outlined the Economic and Financial Forecast for 2005-2009 at Wednesday’s meeting of Regional council, stressing that the cost of police services, roads, housing and long-term care facili- ties are all on the rise. Regional property taxes are ex- pected to in- crease 6.75 per cent in 2005 to off- set these costs. The report states that unknowns, such as amalgam- ated transit and further provincial downloading, could see that num- ber climb even higher. “This is an absolute crisis,” said Pickering Regional Council- lor Maurice Brenner. “Things that were always paid for through in- come tax are now being down- loaded to property taxpayers one by one... they are all services that are required, but we can’t pay for everything at this level.” Coun. Brenner listed hospitals, universities, transit and affordable housing as some of the most trou- CHIEF CHECKS OUT THE TROOPS Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Pickering’s fire chief for a day, Teesha Richardson, earned a tour of Fire Hall No. 5 Mon- day, and stopped to chat with firefighters Dominic Browne and Bob Halliday. For story, see Page 31. 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SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH & 5TH NO GST NO PST ON ANY PURCHASE DOES NOT APPLY TO PREVIOUS SALES By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Mayor Steve Parish has joined with leaders from across the GTA to show his support for the provincial government’s greenbelt. The Ajax mayor is one of four co-chairman of Municipal Leaders for the Greenbelt, a coalition of 20 members from across the GTA that planned to hold a press conference at Queen’s Park today to express their support for the plan. “Basically we’re concerned that there is a lot of pressure coming on the government from the develop- ment industry and others to try to torpedo the greenbelt plan,” Mayor Parish said. “We feel strongly the government initiative is a step in the right direction. “We’re concerned with this pres- sure the government could retreat from its plan. We feel it is a good policy.” The provincial government began planning for the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt last winter. The pro- posed area stretches from Niagara to Northumberland and includes 1.8 million acres of protected land, including the Oak Ridges Moraine, Niagara Escarpment and the Duf- fins Rouge Agricultural Preserve in Pickering. The draft plan was released at the end of October, with public consul- tation meetings held in November. The plan is expected to become law in the next few weeks. Mayor Parish said there are ques- tions surrounding areas left out of the greenbelt. “There are certain areas out- side urban areas that are not in the greenbelt in the region that certainly need to be looked at,” he said. In Ajax, some areas north of Ta unton Road have been included in the plan, but Mayor Parish would like to see all of it protected, as well as areas east of Audley Road that serve as a link between the Oak Ridges Moraine and Lake Ontario. The coalition, which also includes Oshawa Mayor John Gray, is glad to see the government making plans to preserve greenspace and would like to see even more areas considered for inclusion. Mayor Gray only became aware of the coalition early this week. He endorses the concept of a greenbelt as a way for the Province to co-ordi- nate greenspace preservation. “Municipalities will always be under pressure to allocate more land for development,” he said. “Growth can bring great things but there has to come a time where we say no and protect our greenspaces.” Parts of northern Oshawa have been included in the plan but they weren’t likely to be developed. “The greenbelt doesn’t really im- pact our municipality as far as de- velopable land,” he said. Mayor Gray said the plan is im- portant to prevent the loss of valu- able farmland and open spaces. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 3 P LCI-PICKERING 905-831-1110 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 202 (Hwy 401 & Brock Rd.) 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We’d love to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER Parish joins others in coalition of support for greenbelt bling transfers, adding that all munici- palities are facing a similar strain. “Right now, this is something we can manage,” assured Regional Chair- man Roger Anderson. “But unless the Province assumes more responsibility, the impact on our taxpayers will be severe in future years.” Councillors pointed to Durham’s share of the GTA Social Assistance and Social Housing pool as another source of impending crisis. While the Region shoulders only 6 per cent of the total cost, currently sitting at about $881 million, Mr. Clapp warned that even a small increase of 1 per cent could cost Durham $800,000. “This area is a major concern, be- cause there is a serious lack of predict- ability and accountability,” he said. “In many cases, we don’t even know what we’re paying for.” Oshawa Mayor John Gray said he is concerned about how seniors and those on fixed incomes will deal with the increases, calling the forecast num- bers “unsustainable.” He said unified front is needed to put pressure on the provincial and fed- eral governments. Councillors voted in favour of gathering GTA mayors and chairs for an urgent meeting with fed- eral and provincial ministers, in the hope of creating a new funding for- mula. 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Meanwhile, an abandoned house on Ta unton Road was burned down the night of Nov. 17. Police are seeking information as they investigate other blazes: • The first suspicious blaze occurred Nov. 3, police say. Fire broke out in the early morning hours in an abandoned historical building on the 5th Conces- sion north of Whitevale Road. • On Nov. 7, fire crews were called to an abandoned house on Taunton Road, west of Brock Road. • An abandoned motel on Altona Road near Finch Avenue was destroyed by fire Nov. 11. None of the fires caused any injuries and the cost of fire damage is still being estimated, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, ext. 2542, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. ✦ Anderson from page 1 spread throughout the region net- ting 960 charges against 10 people, and Operation Gun Shy, which resulted in 300 charges and took 14 guns off the street, are just two recent suc- cess stories, he said. “Durham Region is starting to become an uglier place, but the police are doing a lot more, with a lot less than other areas in the province,” said Ajax Regional Councillor Scott Crawford. Police Services Board chair- man Doug Moffatt said securing increased funding and putting a stop to the downloading of re- sponsibilities, are two major chal- lenges the service will face next year. “The bills are coming home to roost,” Mr. Moffatt said. “For example, the cost of providing court security to all the locations in Durham every day is phenom- enal. There are more officers doing that, than in Oshawa and Claring- ton combined.” While staffing has increased 25 per cent since 1998, the chief esti- mates that Durham’s police face a workload increase of about 40 per cent, some of which is attributed to provincial downloading. “Have we made huge progress in having police officers with extra time to go talk at schools and things like that? No,” said Chief McAlpine. “Are we staying on top of things? Yes.” Oshawa Regional Councillor Cathy Clarke expressed concern about safety in schools, noting that school board surveys indi- cate many students worry about bullying and violence. 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SKU: F410:10052161 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 5 P Ke vin McAlpine ✦ More from page 1 More funding needed for service, says board chairman EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR Infrastructure money would ease budget concerns To put it bluntly, it’s about time. The recent announcement that the federal and pro- vincial levels of government were investing approxi- mately $1 billion into Ontario’s small urban centres was long overdue. The need for a serious investment in our small cities and towns is evident everywhere you go and equally so in Ajax and Pickering. Both communities have a list of roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects that need attention and only limited budgets to work with. And according to Ajax and Pickering-based MPP Wayne Arthurs and MP Mark Holland, who championed the news in a joint release, the funding is there for just that reason, to repair local roads and bridges and improve water and sew- age treatment and waste management. However, the reaction from both Pickering and Ajax of- ficials shows it won’t be as easy as putting our hands out for the cash. It will take hard work from municipal staff to get the most possible out of these funds that they can. Officials agree they will need to read the documentation quickly and they understand there are deadlines to be met. More importantly, they need to be able to decipher the guidelines carefully to see what they are eligible for. Ajax’s chief administrative officer, Brian Skinner, explained the Town is going to look into applying for every possible area contained in the guidelines, to the fullest extent pos- sible. Pickering’s mayor, Dave Ryan, had much the same to say about the available cash influx. He explained City staff is preparing a list of possible projects to apply for at each stage of the three levels of funding. If those deadlines aren’t met and if every dollar possible isn’t taken advantage of, it all trickles down to the Pickering and Ajax budgets and our tax dollars to meet those needs in the end. Many of our roads and various infrastructure needs have long been identified as failing or out of date. Unfortunately, money doesn’t fall from the sky and problems don’t go away by themselves. So Ajax and Pickering must strike while they can and ease the burden on our municipal budget with the funding that is being made available. Crone column a disservice to Christian faith To the editor: Re: ‘Moses and the 10 condiments,’ Neil Crone column, Nov. 24. I was somewhat offended by Mr. Crone’s column. I have often enjoyed Mr. Crone’s writing and have had great ap- preciation for his ability to take a lighter look at very serious issues. His lighthearted comparison of Jesus and Moses, however, does a great disservice to your readers who are Christian and a greater injustice to the Christian faith. Personally I would prefer to ‘hang out’ with Jesus as well, not because he turned water into wine but because he is my saviour. To treat him otherwise would be wrong. Peter Rhebergen Ajax NEWS A DV ERTISER 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. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of news- papers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error oc- cupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- duction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We w elcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writ- ers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. 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. Relief will be necessary, but 2012 is too soon A s I set off for a weekend in Mont Tremblant from Pearson airport two days after the draft plan for the proposed Pickering airport was re- leased, thoughts of the plan still filled my mind. Everywhere I looked brought thoughts of the airport: the letters ‘GTAA’ (Great- er Toronto Airports Authority), the huge expanse of land that is Pearson, and the bare but beautiful new Terminal 1. Many issues arise out of the proposed Pickering airport: the residents who are going to have planes flying overhead, the economic benefits to Pickering and Durham, the people who are going to have to leave their rented homes on the federal lands — the list goes on. Based on forecasts, the GTAA has pro- posed a 2012 date for the opening of the first phase, a general aviation two-run- way airport. It expects a third runway to be needed in 2032 to handle commercial spillover. The GTAA’s Steve Shaw has re- peated that these dates are not definite, but nonetheless there are some compel- ling factors to suggest 2012 is too soon. The 2012 configuration is to replace the Buttonville, Oshawa and Markham airports. The City of Oshawa owns its airport and has no problem closing it, while Buttonville is being kept afloat by a funding agreement with the GTAA (it expires in 2011) so it would likely not put up a fight. Markham’s another story. Owner Al Rubin said in an interview last week he has no intention of closing and with the proposed position of Pick- ering’s runways, Pickering’s airspace would be in conflict with Markham’s. “It doesn’t make sense for us to con- template closure,” he said. Pickering Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles thinks 2012 is premature since Hamilton airport is operating at just over half its current 1.5 million capacity (not owned by the GTAA) and Pearson is operating at about half its 50 million capacity. The project has it supporters — Pick- ering Mayor Dave Ryan and Durham Region Chairman Roger Anderson — and its detractors — Voters Organized to Cancel the Airport Lands (VOCAL). Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland says the airport has no champion in Ottawa and, “there is concern about creating another Mirabel.” The federal government has the final say. With growth in the Greater Toronto Area, a reliever airport in the east is likely to be necessary, but 2012 seems premature. The idea should be put to bed for another decade and let an air- port take off in 20 years. Danielle Milley’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@durhamregion.com. Slow down on the Pickering airport Danielle Milley staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Seven suspects in Pickering shooting incident freed on bail durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 7 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? 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Officers responding to the call chased the occupants of both ve- hicles on foot when they spilled from the car and van and scattered south of the intersection. An officer fired a shot after one of the suspects pointed a gun and shot at him, police said. Both vehicles turned out to be sto- len. Within hours police had rounded up seven suspects. Six youths — a 14- year-old, three aged 15, a 16-year-old and one 17-year-old — are charged with possession of property obtained by crime. One of the youths is also charged with possession of a danger- ous weapon, having a firearm in a vehicle and two counts of pointing a firearm. Joshua Baird, 19, of Trawley Cres- cent in Ajax is charged with posses- sion of property obtained by crime and breach of recognizance. OPP diversity council we lcomes input PICKERING — In an ever-chang- ing country and rapidly diversifying population, Ontario Provincial Police officers are reaching out to the com- munity in an effort to gain new per- spectives. The OPP is reminding the public that its Greater Toronto Region Diver- sity Advisory Council welcomes ques- tions and concerns. The council is made up of officers and civilians from various walks of life, representing the diverse communities of the region. The diversity council meets on a regular basis to educate as well as to provide input and insight into decisions and events concerning the province’s communities. The council last met Oct. 5 at the Devi Mandir Hindu Temple in Pick- ering. The guest speaker was Pundit Damodar Sharma, who discussed the Hindu culture. Anyone interested in contacting the diversity advisory council can do so by e-mail at OPP.GTR.CSO@jus.gov. on.ca. Read up at durhamregion.com A/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital is thankful to the following supporters: H EALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION RICHARDSON PARTNERS FINANCIAL Richardson Partners Financial Holiday Fare Enbridge Gas Distribution Mistletoe Lunch Veridian Seniors Day Whitby Lions Club North Pole Pyjama Picnic McDonald's Restaurants of Ajax and Pickering Jingle Bell Jam Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women Fashion Show Ajax Lions Club Building Support Shedman Children's Craft Program Kids Can "Edu"tainment Centre Children's Gift Shop Tormina Homes, O'Hara Family Décor Sponsor Parish and Bloodworth Delivery Sponsor Discount Truck and Car Rentals - Whitby Dickson Printing Electrical Services MDK Electric Ltd. Gingerbread Central Collegiate Institute Rentals Al Gervais Party Rentals Storage Sentinel Self Storage Ariss Haulage Ltd. Transportation Ajax and Pickering Transit Authority Volunteer Hospitality JACQUELYNN TANNER- sales rep. sutton group - heritage realty inc. Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser CFTO CHEX TV Durham Channel 12 City-TV (Breakfast Television) Durham Radio Durhamregion.com Rogers Television Toronto Sun Festival Title Sponsor Event Sponsors Other Sponsors Media Partners African Lion Safari Alan's Butcher Shop Algoma Orchards Amram Angela Dye, Director/Physiotherapist Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre Annandale Golf and Curling Club Avon Axxess Hair, Whitby Barbara Crowhurst Bay Cycle Sports BC Pickering Produce Blockbuster Video Bob Caygeon's Boston Pizza - Pickering Breadhouse Bakery Brenda Furman, Registered Nutritionist Bulk Barn, Ajax Bulk Barn, Whitby Bunnies, Bears and Baskets Cadbury Adams Cadbury Beverages Canada Catering Company Ltd, Staff BMO Financial Group, Scarborough Canada's Wonderland Canadian Superstore, Ajax Captain Michael VandenBos Public School Carousel Wines Casa Loma Casey's Bar and Grill Chanel Boutique Chatelaine Chaulk Lake Strings Christine Winters Cindy Taylor Photography Cineplex Odeon City of Pickering - Pickering Recreation Complex Classique Nails Clinique, Sears, Pickering Town Centre CN Tower Coca Cola Bottling Company Comfort Inn, Pickering Costco Wholesale Cott Beverages Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village Curves Dairy Queen - Pickering Deer Creek North Dominion Save-A-Centre, Pickering Dominion Save-A-Centre, Ajax Donlands Jewellers East Side Mario's East Side Marios, Pickering Town Centre Elco Fine Foods Inc. ELLE Canada Fabutan Pickering Famous Players Ferrero Canada Ltd. Fit For Life Health and Raquet Clubs Gallantry's, Pickering Town Centre Ganz Golden Griddle - Pickering Great Blue Heron Charity Casino Herongate Barn and Dinner Theatre Hershey Canada Inc. HMV - Pickering Town Centre Holiday Inn on King Homemaker's and Canadian Living IGA - Ajax Independent Grocer - Pickering Jasmine Tree Jerry Archer Jim Davidson Motors Jim Parker Jones New York Factory Store, Pickering Joy Ann Paul, QSP/Reader's Digest Fundraising Keep'N'Fit Health Club Kelsey's - Ajax and Pickering Kitchen Garden Kraft Canada KX96 Lakeridge Ski Resort Lancaster Cosmetics Laser X-Treme Laura Canada, Durham Centre Laxer X-Treme (Oshawa) LCBO - Durham Logistics Lick's Restaurant- Pickering Lion Safari Little Tots Hair Shop (Pickering) Ltd. Little Tots Hair Shoppe, Ajax L'Oreal Professional Luke Andrews Wood Carving Lyreco Office Products Magwyers Pub Massey's McDonald's Restaurants of Ajax McMillan Orchards Melanie Pringles Merle Sousa, Party Lite Michael Lumsden Montana's Cookhouse Saloon - Ajax National Sports Natural Solutions NEB’s Fun World Neilson Dairy Nike Canada Nokia NorthEnd Bowl Northstar Promotions Ontario Beta Sigma Master Ajax Ontario Science Centre Opulence Salon and Spa Papps Casual Dining Paramount Canada's Wonderland Pennello Bistro Pickering Town Centre Pineridge Secondary School Precious Plates 'n' Things Procter & Gamble QSP/Reader's Digest Fundraising R. & D. Corporate Services Raptors Basketball Club Real Canadian Superstore - Ajax Real Canadian Wholesale Club, Whitby Reeds Florists Reids Dairy - Whitby Roo's Gym and Sports Centre Rouge Valley Limousine Rouge Valley Medical Staff Society Russell Montague Scholastic Canada Second Cup, Thickson & Dundas, Whitby Shoeless Joe's - Ajax Shoppers Drug Mart Sister's Great Buffet, Scarborough Smitty's Fine Furniture Sobey's, Pickering Stage West All Suite Hotel and Theatre Restaurant Strellson Canada Sumit Fine China Sun Bodies Tanning Salon Super 8 Motel - Ajax Swiss Chalet -Ajax Syd Silver Formal Rentals, Pickering Sysco Foods Tapestry Gift Shop Teeblockers Telep Piano That Chocolate Shoppe on Maple The Blue Heron Casino The Childrens Place, Pickering Town Centre The Cut Above The Edge The Kitchen Garden The Water Drop, Pickering The Waterfront Restaurant Tip n' Toes Nails Tip Top Tailor, Pickering Town Centre TLC Personal Concierge Services Tom's No Frills Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club Toronto Raptors Town of Ajax Tucker's Marketplace TVO Kids Valentinos, Whitby VIA Rail Westons Bakeries Westons Foods Zellers Pickering Town Centre Steering Committee Cherry Sevigny Festival Chairman Brenda Balment Bev Carmichael Melissa Chillman Andy Elliott Maureen Farmer Shirley Freek Karen Huffman Denise Kelly Anital Keogh Sharon Kinnon Steve Kinnon Shannon Kinnon Carole Kubien Kathy McKay Sharon Milton Ken Montague Anita Neeson Eric Novak Janice Richardson Linda Watson Tobi Williams Marty Harnick Frank Krauss Festival Donors Thank you I would like to thank our many sponsors, donors and volunteers whose support of the 2004 Richardson Partners Financial Festival of Trees has ensured its success. You brightened so many lives and helped so many patients through your involvement in this event. We consider your participation a special gift to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. All the best of the season to you and your family. Cherry Sevigny Chair – 2004 Richardson Partners Financial Festival of Trees durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P to come, La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries of Oshawa has it ON SALE and IN STOCK for immediate holiday delivery. It couldn't be easier. Talk to the “Design Doctor” David Metcalf about getting your home ready for the holidays. Howard Miller Clocks starting from $132999 Yo ur Choice $64999 While quantities last Cardinal Danielle PROGRESS TRAVEL SERVICE INC. www.progresstravel.ca HOT DEALS 4U T ALK TO A LIVE RESERVATIONS AGENT! (416) 751 - 9450 Toll Free 1-877-565-9432 All prices are per person based on double occupancy and include hotel taxes and service charges. 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Jan. 6, 13, 20 Tr ansat/Air Transat *Last Minute *Airfare/Cruises/Group *Over 40 yrs. of experience *Free ticket delivery within Durham Come out and Support your local firefighters 2005 Ajax/Pickering Firefighter Calendars Available at the Pickering Markets 1400 Squires Beach Road, Pickering Saturday, December 4th ,12 noon to 3 pm Great stocking stuffers! Meet some of your favourite firefighters! Get the P ICTURE! Our photo library is packed with great photos just waiting to be framed and mounted. If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling (905) 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Mixing it up in Ajax AJAX — Alyson Rudkin, left, Nicole MacDonald and Sarah DeJong from Cartwright High School in Blackstock mix a drink as part of the Ultimate Mix Off held at the Ajax Community Centre. The event is held in an effort to promote safe and sober driving during Drug Awareness Month, which was in November. sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at NEWS A DVERTISER PICKERING — Survivors of abuse will tell their stories in January. The Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham is holding a semi- nar Tuesday, Jan. 18 for women who have been in abusive relationships and survived. Participants can share and hear inspiring stories of strength and joy. The discussion is from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the Durham West Arts Centre, 1355 Old Kingston Rd. For more information about the event, call 905- 427-7849. Women tell stories of abuse survival Women, children evacuated during early-morning blaze By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — As many as 55 women and children were looking for a place to stay this week after an early-morning fire damaged a homeless shelter. But even as fire and insurance inspectors were assessing damage at the YWCA’s Ad- elaide House on McGrigor Street in Oshawa, pledges were being made that residents of the shelter would be provided for. “Whatever can be done will be done,” said Whitby councillor Pat Perkins, chairwoman of Durham Region’s health and social services committee. “(Region staff) will work hand in hand with the Y to help in any way possible.” The fire stared in a room on the third floor of the building, which serves as a shelter for homeless women and children. The shelter was near or at capacity when the fire occurred, said Eva Martin Blythe, executive director of the YWCA. “We’re talking pretty close to 70 women and children,” who had to be removed from the building, she said. No one was hurt, but two residents — the woman in whose room the fire started and a resident who is seven months pregnant — were sent to hospital as a precaution, Ms. Martin Blythe said. Smoke and water damage on the third floor has rendered it uninhabitable, she said. YWCA officials were still waiting yesterday to find out if undamaged rooms on the second floor of the shelter could be occupied. If both floors were closed, alternative hous- ing would be needed for as many as 55 women and children, Ms. Mar- tin Blythe said. “Part of our diffi- culty right now is we don’t know if we can use those rooms,” she said. “A delaide House is the only hostel for homeless women and children in Durham Region.” The fire broke out just months after Adelaide House celebrated a re-opening, following $1.2 million in renova- tions. “The difficult thing for us to stomach is we just finished the renovations and everything was so pristine and lovely,” Ms. Martin Blythe said. “We just had the grand re-opening in Sep- tember.” Ms. Perkins said regional staff were at work Tuesday morning finding accommodation for the hostel residents left homeless — once again — by the fire. “They will look at everything we have avail- able and accommodate people as we can,” she said. “We may have shelter beds, and so on.” Others — particularly women with children — may have to be put up in hotel rooms as a last resort, Ms. Perkins said. The region has agreements with local hotels to accommodate shelter overflow, but does not pay an ongoing fee for block reservations, she said. Ms. Martin Blythe said the region’s home- less issues are exacerbated by an ongoing shortage of safe, affordable housing. “The public doesn’t necessarily recognize the number of people who are homeless,” she said. The fire leaves Y staff and clients in a dif- ficult position as the festive season arrives. “(Today) is Dec. 1 and we were beginning to plan for Christmas,” Ms. Martin Blythe said. “We’re going to have to figure out what our options are in terms of planning Christmas.” The YWCA’s administration office is at 33 McGrigor St., near the intersection of Simcoe Street South and Gibb Street. Anyone inter- ested in offering donations or support to resi- dents can call 905-576-8880. 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MacLeod and Scott invite patients and friends to an OPEN HOUSE at the offi ce: 172 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax Saturday, December 4, 2004 Noon to 2:00 p.m. 905-683-8695 RETIREMENT / OPEN HOUSERETIREMENT / OPEN HOUSE • Monday to Friday & Saturday appointments • Massage Therapy available • Debit / Credit services • Additional Hours CIMS HOME HEALTH CARE SAVE $100 WITH THE AD ON: SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS ADJUSTABLE MATTRESSES SCOOTERS LIFT CHAIRS BRUNOBRUNO STAIRLIFTS • Wheelchairs • Walkers • Scooters • Electric Beds • Bathroom aids • Surgical Compression Stockings • Orthopedic Shoes • Custom Orthotics PICKERING: 1355 Kingston Rd. (Pickerng Town Centre) 905-839-0364 TORONTO: 1901 Yonge St.: (at Davisville Ave.) 416-483-1665 RICHMOND HILL: 250 Harding Blvd. (at Major Mackenzie) 905-737-8602 BRAMALEA: 18 Kensington Rd. 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To use the free service, residents dial the APTA number, respond to automated prompts to book a ride, state their destina- tion and then the service does the rest. Ajax- Pickering residents are dropped off as close as possible to their destination. Reservations can be called in until 11:45 p.m., with the last pickups between midnight and 1 a.m. For more information, call transit authority at 905-683-4111. Aj ax-Pickering transit offers free New Year’s Eve lift FRIDAY, DEC. 3 CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: The City of Pickering hosts its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony from 7 to 9 p.m. in Esplanade Park behind City Hall. There will be live en- tertainment by the Pickering Concert Band and children’s entertainment by the Sphere Clown Band. There is free wagon rides, outdoor skating, fireworks and a visit from Santa. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group 12-step recovery program meets at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group deals with addictions of all types, including co-dependency. A child- care program is available. All are welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Mt. Zion United Church sale offers new and homemade items from more than 50 vendors. The sale is wheelchair accessible and lunch is available. Admission is free and there is a box for donations of food or toys to help families in need. It runs today from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Com- munity Centre, 4230 Salem Rd. The sale continues Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Shirley Jamieson 905-649- 51 02 or Evelyn Jones 905-649-5200. SATURDAY, DEC. 4 CHRISTMAS AT THE YMCA: Ev- eryone is invited to come and enjoy free entertainment, fun activities, refreshments, door prizes, draws, a bake sale, and a visit from Santa. The Durham YMCA Christmas gathering begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 2 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perish- able food item to support the Y’s WISH Shelter and Adelaide House. Call 905-723-YMCA (9922) or e-mail family@ywcadurham.org. CRAFT MARKET: St. Andrew’s Pres- byterian Church holds its We Believe in Christmas: Craft Market. There is a variety of fine crafts and other gift ideas, including teddy bears, jewelry, fine pens, Native crafts, hand-weav- ing, pottery, lamps, candles, baby gifts, and wood and fashion accesso- ries. There is also be a secret Santa room where kids can find gifts for less than $5, already wrapped and ready to take home and put under the tree. Homemade refreshments and a tea room are also planned. Proceeds go to the parish nurse pro- gram at St. Andrew’s, 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village in Ajax. CHRISTMAS DANCE: The Parents Without Partners group is hosts the dance, featuring a hot buffet, 50/50 draw and prizes. It’s at Dnipro Hall, 681 Dnipro Blvd., in Oshawa. Cost is $12. Call 905-261-9021. Bazaar: The Catholic Women’s League holds a Christmas bake sale and craft show, offering a grandma’s attic and treasures, trinket toy jars, a white reindeer table, baked goods, preserves, and a tea and treats room. It’s at St. Patrick’s Catholic School, 280 Delaney Dr. in Ajax from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Denise 905-686- 7754. TREES: The 4th Ajax Scouts are sell- ing Christmas trees. Beavers, Cubs, and Scouts will assist people with picking their trees. Other activities include a barbecue and a food drive. Tr ees are $25 and visitors are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the food bank. The sale is at Discovery Bay Plaza, Westney Road and Lake Driveway, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale continues Dec. 5, 11, 12 during the same hours. Call Dan Cameron 905-427-5468. MARTIAL ARTS: A shoto-chi martial arts seminar is being held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Liverpool School of Mar- tial Arts, 1095 Kingston Rd., Pickering. It’s free and the minimum age is 14. Wear loose fitting clothing. Arrive 30 minutes early to register. 905-831- 6738 (Rob Norton). SUNDAY, DEC. 5 AUTISM: The Autism Society, Dur- ham Chapter, holds its annual family Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakev- iew Ave., Oshawa. Pre-registration necessary. Call Leah at 1-866-495- 4650. MONDAY, DEC. 6 PARKINSON SOCIETY: Durham Re- gion chapter holds its monthly meet- ing with Paddy and Debbie Cauley entertaining and helping to celebrate the holidays. The meeting is at St. Mark’s United Church, Colborne and Centre streets in Whitby. It begins at 7 p.m. Call 416-410-6498. TUESDAY, DEC. 7 BUSINESS CLUB: The Durham Con- tact Business Exchange Club meets every Tuesday at 7 a.m. for a break- fast meeting at the Victoria Gardens Restaurant in Ajax, 570 Westney Rd. S. The non-profit club of small busi- ness owners meets for networking, exchanging ideas, promoting each other’s business and providing leads. The restaurant is at 570 Westney Rd. S. (at Lake Driveway West). Call 905- 428-5733 or visit www.durhamcon- tactbusiness.com. PARENT SUPPORT: A support group meets in Ajax every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alcohol, running away, drop- ping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Visit www.apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for location. MEDITATION GROUP: Group tries to achieve stress relief with relax- ation, visualization, and mindfulness techniques. It meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5 to go to charity. Group meets at 150 Oklahoma Dr. Space is limited. Call 905-420-1248. TOASTMASTERS: The Pickering Powerhouse Toastmasters Club meets every Tuesday to work on pub- lic speaking, presentation and other communication skills. Sessions run from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s central branch, 1 The Esplanade. Call Sherrif Karamat 905-509-6769. QUILTERS: The Durham Trillium Quilters’ Guild meeting features Betty Giffen discussing the ‘Victoria’s Quilts’ program and displaying samples. There is also a members’ show and tell and Christmas social. It will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District School Board headquarters, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Call Dolores Hopps 905-720-1811 or Anne Murray 905-576-7833. WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 BLOCK PARENTS: The next execu- tive-general meeting of the Ajax/Pick- ering Block Parent program is at 7 p.m. at Pickering City Hall, in the tower room (located on the second floor). SINGLE PARENTS: The Ajax/Picker- ing Chapter of One Parent Families Association meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Ajax Cricket Club, at the northeast corner of Monarch Ave. and Cle- ments Rd., Ajax. Meeting is for both custodial or non-custodial parents, with children of any age. Call 905- 666-9262. HEAD INJURY: The Head Injury As- sociation of Durham Region holds a memory discussion session from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Duffin’s Room at the Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centen- nial Rd. Call 905-723-2732. THURSDAY, DEC. 9 CHRISTMAS CONCERT: J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate holds its sec- ond annual Christmas concert, begin- ning at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and tickets are $5 at the door. J. Clarke Richardson is at 1355 Harwood Ave. N. FRIDAY, DEC. 10 SUPPORT GROUP: The Ontario Early Years Centre offers a breast- feeding support group on the second Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group provides an oppor- tunity for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers to share information and make new friends. Women thinking of having a baby are welcome. It is at the Pickering Ontario Early Years Centre, 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202. Call Kelly 905-509-0995. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING: The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade holds its annual general meeting and Christmas lunch at Victorian Gardens restaurant, 570 Westney Rd. S., in Ajax. The meeting runs from 11 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. The cost is $30 for members, and $40 for future members. There is a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, 50/50 draw, raffle tickets, Christmas carol contest, a visit from Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick and his toys. Non-perishable food items and toys will be collected for the Pickering Firefighters Associa- tion’s drive. Call 905-686-0883. Billboard DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 11 A/P SAVE $200 SAVE $300 SAVE $200 www.fitnesssource.caSelection may vary by store. See store for details. *O.A.C on selected merchandise. 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Mr. Webb’s blood-alcohol level was found to be two and a half times the legal limit at the time of the accident, which occurred after Mr. Webb left a charity golf tournament at Royal Ash- burn, then known as Thunderbird Golf Club. Mr. Campion said Royal Ashburn Golf Club pleaded guilty to allowing unruly behaviour and drunkenness on its premises, permitting immoderate consumption of beverage alcohol and liquor not purchased under license. The Alcohol and Gaming Commis- sion of Ontario decided Nov. 8 that the golf club must stop serving alcohol on its premises starting at 11 a.m. April 1, 2005, until 2 a.m. April 29, said AGCO spokesman Ab Campion. Representatives from Royal Ashburn Golf Club declined to comment on news of the suspension. Stolen car hits cruiser; Ajax teens face charges AJAX — Two teenagers are facing charges after leading police on a brief chase in a stolen car early Sunday. A Durham Regional Police officer on patrol in Ajax became suspicious of a car he saw being driven erratically on Bayly Street, said police spokesman Ser- geant Paul Malik. The officer followed the Nissan along streets just after mid- night Sunday and watched as it changed speeds suddenly and hit curbs, he said. The officer began a pursuit when he saw the Nissan nearly hit a vehicle at a red light as it swerved onto West- ney Road, pulling the cruiser up in an attempt to box it in, Sgt. Malik said. The Nissan hit the cruiser and took off through a plaza parking lot, he said. Two youths eventually emerged from the car and were arrested. But they bolt- ed before being taken into custody and police had to chase them down on foot, Sgt. Malik said. Two Ajax boys, aged 15 and 16, were taken into custody and charged with several offences including dangerous driving; flight from police; failing to stop at the scene of an accident; taking a vehicle without consent and escaping lawful custody. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 13 A/P more than you came for $15 BAY DOLLARS Our gift to you. Get $15 dollars off when you spend $75*or more storewide on regular, sale & clearance-priced merchandise. *Before taxes. Excludes cosmetics, electronics, microwaves and vacuums. One coupon per transaction. Other exclusions may apply. See in-store for details. 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Submissions can be a maximum-250 words story, an original poem, or a creative piece of artwork no larger than 8.5-by-11 inches that depicts the seven principles of Kwanza: Umoja (unity), Ku jichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsi- bility), Ujamaa (co-operative econom- ics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativ- ity) and Imani (Faith). The age groups are five to seven, eight and nine, and 10 to 12. The winning entry in each group receives a gift basket. All entries must include full name, mailing address, telephone number of the writer-artist and consent from a parent or guardian. Entries are due by Friday, Dec. 17 to the It Takes a Village Resource Centre, 164-71 Old Kingston Rd. in Ajax. Winners are announced at the Durham Celebrates Kwanza event on Monday, Dec. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Village Community Centre. Admission is $2 or free with a non- perishable food donation for local food banks. For more information, call It Ta kes A Village 905-427-7511. Kw anza contest captures seven principles Kw anza traditions discussed at workshop PICKERING — It Ta kes A Village is of- fering a Kwanza workshop this month. The workshop teaches children six to 11 years old about the origins, symbols, and principles associated with this Af- rican-centred holiday. The program is at the Pickering Pub- lic Library’s central branch on Thurs- day, Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. No registration is required. For more information, call children’s services 905-831-6265 ext. 6226. A/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com CASH OPENS THURS. DEC. 2 ND Til CHRISTMAS WHERE: WHEN: Pickering Markets & Trade Centre 1400 Squires Beach Road Pickering, Ontario (East of Brock Rd. at Bayly St.) HOURS: THURS. & FRI. 11 AM - 8 PM SAT. & SUN. 9 AM - 5 PM NEW (Thurs. - Sun. 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We’d love to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER Tr ucks needed to transport last year’s two-tonne donation By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — If you can’t imagine what two tonnes of food looks like, try thinking of it as 65 pounds per person. That’s how much food each of the 80 employees at Oshawa’s Escala- tor Handrail Company (EHC), donated to last year’s Durham Regional Police food drive. “The police showed up to collect the food in this little minivan...we just laughed and said you’re going to need a truck,” recalls EHC spokesper- son Tonya Kraan. “It was an unbelievable amount of food.” This year, EHC employees are challenging other Durham businesses to beat their record. The amount of food will be measured on a per employee average, with the winner re- ceiving a trophy courtesy of EHC. “The trick is making it some- thing fun that people really get into,” says Ms. Kraan. “We started off by pitting differ- ent departments against each other, and making it a chal- lenge to see how much food we could get for a certain amount of money.” While some might be in- clined to focus on heavy items like potatoes and water to en- sure a winning weight, Ms. Kraan stresses that donations should include a variety of es- sentials like baby formula, canned goods and laundry de- tergent. EHC will hold an official weigh-in on Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. with donated trucks on hand to deliver the food after a final tally is reached. Ms. Kraan says EHC will share the trucks with any businesses that finish gath- ering donations by that date. For more information, con- tact EHC food drive coordina- tor Yolanda Sabadin at 905- 432-6600 ext. 215. Durham company challenges other businesses to show some drive Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo The Escalator Handrail Company is challenging all Durham businesses to beat the two tonnes in food donations it raised last year for the Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive. 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NEWS ADVERTISER Local engineers spent 52 days working in sub-zero temperatures By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — When commercial planes suffer damage at the hands of Antarctica’s harsh winds and cruel temperatures, most companies simply box up the pieces and ship them some- where warm and dry to be repaired. Oshawa’s Enterprise Airlines is not most companies. After one of its turbo engine DC-3 planes was severely dam- aged during an Antarctic wind storm in October 2002, a crew of local pilots and engineers was determined to see the plane fly home to the Oshawa Munici- pal Airport, instead of having it arrive in crates. A charter company that works most- ly in North America shipping freight for such clients as General Motors, En- terprise Airlines also makes occasional treks to more exotic locations. In 2002, it was working with Adventure Tours, one of few groups to lead tours in Ant- arctica. Chief Pilot Brian Burchartz said the plane had been there for only one day, when the storm hit. “It looked pretty bad, there were bent wings, gears torn out of the wheel well and damage to the wing spar,” recalls Mr. Burchartz. “Hundred mile- an-hour winds will do that to a plane pretty easily.” While the insurance company clas- sified the plane as a write-off, Enter- prise Airline’s experienced engineers disagreed after surveying photos of the damage. Soon they were on their way south. Engineer Greg Hudson says the first step was to dig the plane out of drifts that had almost completely buried it, using chain saws to carve out giant blocks of snow. With the top half uncovered and a “basement” dug under the rest, the crew began 52 days of non-stop work on the battered aircraft. “There’s not much to do up there, so we worked 12-hour days, every day for 52 days straight,” Mr. Hudson says. “Although, we did take a half-day off for Christmas.” With no running water or proper shelter, the crew slept in tents in sub- zero temperatures, and ate food that often had to be sawed into pieces. Mr. Hudson says 24-hour daylight was one of the only perks. At the end of their seven-week odys- sey, the plane appeared technically ready for flight, complete with a flat- tened beer can patching a hole in the fuselage. Mr. Burchartz says he re- members being nervous about climb- ing back into the pilot seat. “No one had ever salvaged a plane from Antarctica and flown it out be- fore,” he says. “Of course I was a little worried, but I figured that the other guys were getting in with me, so that was a good sign.” The crew made history when the DC-3 arrived safely at Oshawa Mu- nicipal Airport, after a 40-hour flight that included stops throughout South America. Safely inside the Enterprise Airlines hanger, it is now almost completely repaired and ready to fly commercially again. Mr. Burchartz says he expects to take the plane back to Antarctica in the coming weeks, to help transport Rus- sian scientists completing research in the area. He is especially looking forward to stopping off in Vostock, where the world’s coldest temperature of -91 Cel- sius was recorded. “That’s pretty cold. Going down there isn’t everyone’s idea of a good time,” he says. “But I think it’s a great adventure.” Airline crew makes history flying damaged plane out of Antarctica, beer can patch and all A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Af ter being told a DC-3 was a write-off after being blown over in a storm, from left, Stewart Clarke, Greg Hudson and Don Netska were on the job. Fifty-two days later, with a used beer can covering a hole in the fu- selage, an Oshawa pilot flew the turbo-engined aircraft back to Oshawa. The three are having it photographed and framed. Second City-aided skits bring realities to elementary students By Mike Ruta Staff Writer PICKERING — A victim of bullying herself, Christina Wilson plays a bully in a scene from a Dunbarton High School student production — and she’s not fond of the role. “I don’t like it because I know what it’s like to be in the victim situation,” confesses the Grade 9 student. As a Grade 7 student in Scarborough, she says she was harassed and intimi- dated, requiring a change of schools. So showing other students what bully- ing is, and more importantly that they should help stop it, is a message she wants to spread. The Pickering school’s Grade 9 drama class has been working on a se- ries of skits on the theme of bullying for three productions next week for feeder elementary schools. Robin McCulloch, an actor, teacher and writer, spent four days and eight hours with the group, providing advice and suggestions to polish their skits as part of ‘Stop the Bullying,’ an outreach program run by Second City. The goal is to increase awareness of bullying, indicate that it is not acceptable and show bystanders that they have a responsibility to inter- vene. Christina, who says she loves drama, is in three scenes, two of the scene transitions, and directs one. “I like bossing people around some- times,” she jokes of the director’s role. Mr. McCulloch wouldn’t have it any other way. He says he’s not at the school to show and tell students what to do, but to “mould” what they come up with on their own. “You would lose them pretty quick,” he says of taking a top-down approach. “The more it’s their ideas, the more they’re committed to it.” Mr. McCulloch says Second City re- searched the topic to prepare for school visits, and at the first class he and stu- dents talked about bullying to provide a framework. The students then im- provised rough skits and worked them into near-finished form before a last rehearsal with Mr. McCulloch on Tues- day at the school, a time to tie up loose ends. He asks students which way they will exit the stage, if the lights will be on or off at specific moments, and how many chairs a scene requires. “All this stuff is fine,” he says of sug- gestions for a skit. “All you have to do is make a decision about it.” Mr. McCulloch advises the actors to find understudies, just in case they’re sick on show day. At the end of the class, when he says he won’t be back again, there are noticeable groans from the students. “Your show I think is excellent,” he says. “Enjoy your performance; that’s the last thing you need to do.” Student Marc McMulkin is a victim in one skit, robbed of his lunch at a fast-food restaurant. “It’s weird because all the people that are with me in the play are my friends,” he says of the role playing. Marc says the subject matter is rel- evant to students, as he witnesses bul- lying while walking through the school halls. “It’s scary that this stuff’s happening around us,” he says. Marc, who has some acting experi- ence, says he’s learned a lot about im- provisation and has enjoyed the expe- rience of working with a professional like Mr. McCulloch. Drama teacher Corrie Mund “jumped on the opportunity” when her department head approached her to ask if she would be interested in having a Second City professional work with the class, describing them as “a very high-energy bunch.” “It’s great working with them be- cause they really enjoy it. They’re very much ready to put themselves out there.” A/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com If you don’t receive “Service Worth Paying For” or have any questions or delivery concerns please call The News Advertiser at: 905-683-5117 CARRIERS COLLECT EVERY THREE WEEKS SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR 100% is kept by the carrier as payment for their delivery. You RECEIVE Valuable coupons. You could WIN a $1,000.00 Shopping Spree! 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Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice E. & O.E. Fabulous standard gas fireplace Beautiful, full sized family rooms Second floor laundry room Superbly designed coffered ceiling Gourmet kitchen with breakfast area Large master bedroom with ensuite featuring soaker tub & separate shower stall Separate shower stall Includes 5 QUALITY APPLIANCES The S o m e r s e t E l e v a t i o n A 1,81 5 S q . f t . Gro u n d F l o o r Seco n d F l o o r SALES OFFICE AJAX durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P THIS WEEKEND ONLY! PURCHASE THE ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET EXPRESS OR ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET EXTREME STARTER KIT FOR ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET STARTER KIT INCLUDES: FIRST MONTH OF SERVICE FREE BASIC INSTALLATION AND GET A SET OF ALTEC LANSING COMPUTER SPEAKERS, HEADPHONES AND A $40 INDIGO GIFT CARD. FREE0$REGULAR PRICE 39 99$ DEC 3-5, 2004 ONLY (ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER) Need help playing Santa? Call 310-CASH and get it done Spelling Bee of Canada needs Aj ax and Pickering participants Registration deadline for kids is Dec. 15 DURHAM — The Spelling Bee of Canada is looking for individuals in Ajax and Pickering to join its planning committees and for area children to join its competitions. The organization needs people in the following areas: special events, regional co-ordinator, fundraising, media, volunteer co-ordinator, mar- keting and school-library liaison. In addition, it is also looking for offi- cials such as judges, resource people, coaches, etc. Orientation is provided for all positions. Registration is open until Dec. 15 for children born in 1989 to 1996, with coaching beginning in January, regional competitions from March to May, and the Ontario finals May. 29. Spelling Bee of Canada is a non- profit organization devoted to helping young people expand their spelling ability, communication skills, self- confidence and provide a foundation for future scholastic achievements. The cost is $35, which includes a study manual and coaching. Cash prizes are up for grabs, along with additional items, such as com- puters, assorted books, gift sets, tro- phies, certificates, dictionaries and medallions. For more information, call Julie Spence at 416-746-0072. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Stanley stops by for a visit DURHAM — Mike Bolt of the Hockey Hall of Fame and keeper of the Stanley Cup strolls the halls of Father Joseph Venini C.S. in Oshawa on his way into the auditorium for an assembly. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 19 A/P THIS WEEKEND ONLY! PURCHASE THE ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET EXPRESS OR ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET EXTREME STARTER KIT FOR ROGERS YAHOO! HI-SPEED INTERNET STARTER KIT INCLUDES: FIRST MONTH OF SERVICE FREE BASIC INSTALLATION AND GET A SET OF ALTEC LANSING COMPUTER SPEAKERS, HEADPHONES AND A $40 INDIGO GIFT CARD. FREE0$REGULAR PRICE 39 99$ DEC 3-5, 2004 ONLY (ONE COUPON PER CUSTOMER) Need help playing Santa? Call 310-CASH and get it done Spelling Bee of Canada needs Aj ax and Pickering participants Registration deadline for kids is Dec. 15 DURHAM — The Spelling Bee of Canada is looking for individuals in Ajax and Pickering to join its planning committees and for area children to join its competitions. The organization needs people in the following areas: special events, regional co-ordinator, fundraising, media, volunteer co-ordinator, mar- keting and school-library liaison. In addition, it is also looking for offi- cials such as judges, resource people, coaches, etc. Orientation is provided for all positions. Registration is open until Dec. 15 for children born in 1989 to 1996, with coaching beginning in January, regional competitions from March to May, and the Ontario finals May. 29. Spelling Bee of Canada is a non- profit organization devoted to helping young people expand their spelling ability, communication skills, self- confidence and provide a foundation for future scholastic achievements. The cost is $35, which includes a study manual and coaching. Cash prizes are up for grabs, along with additional items, such as com- puters, assorted books, gift sets, tro- phies, certificates, dictionaries and medallions. For more information, call Julie Spence at 416-746-0072. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Stanley stops by for a visit DURHAM — Mike Bolt of the Hockey Hall of Fame and keeper of the Stanley Cup strolls the halls of Father Joseph Venini C.S. in Oshawa on his way into the auditorium for an assembly. A/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com You r Millwork flyer is now available on-line at Formerly PANDA Fundraising Sale The Great GREAT GIFT IDEAS! Candles Galore Decorative Tins Gift Wrap & Accessories Secret Santas Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Teachers Gifts Stocking Stuffers Corprate Giveaways Hostess Gifts Gift Baskets & Fillers PICKERING HUB PLAZA Across from Pickering Town Centre 1360 Kingston Rd. 905-839-7090 HOURS: MON - WED 9 - 6, THUR. & FRI. 9 - 8, SAT. 9 - 6, SUN. 11 - 5 STORE OPEN FROM NOV. 13 - DEC. 23 FACTORY DIRECT SAVE UP TO75% FACTORY DIRECT SAVE UP TO75% Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo A dose of hurricane relief DURHAM — Sebastion Johnson and Lydia Francis, right, recently presented $4,000 to Chris Merlin, centre, of the Durham Region branch of the Canadian Red Cross. The money is for hurricane relief efforts for Grenada, Haiti and Jamaica and was raised in co- operation with Club Carib and the Congress of Black Women. Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH A/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com www.durhamregion.com You r Millwork flyer is now available on-line at Formerly PANDA Fundraising Sale The Great GREAT GIFT IDEAS! Candles Galore Decorative Tins Gift Wrap & Accessories Secret Santas Aunt Sarah’s Chocolate Teachers Gifts Stocking Stuffers Corprate Giveaways Hostess Gifts Gift Baskets & Fillers PICKERING HUB PLAZA Across from Pickering Town Centre 1360 Kingston Rd. 905-839-7090 HOURS: MON - WED 9 - 6, THUR. & FRI. 9 - 8, SAT. 9 - 6, SUN. 11 - 5 STORE OPEN FROM NOV. 13 - DEC. 23 FACTORY DIRECT SAVE UP TO75% FACTORY DIRECT SAVE UP TO75% Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo A dose of hurricane relief DURHAM — Sebastion Johnson and Lydia Francis, right, recently presented $4,000 to Chris Merlin, centre, of the Durham Region branch of the Canadian Red Cross. The money is for hurricane relief efforts for Grenada, Haiti and Jamaica and was raised in co- operation with Club Carib and the Congress of Black Women. Need help getting it done? 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Make decorating easy and affordable by visiting Sure Fit at 458 Fairall St. in Ajax or shop online at www.surefit.ca Holiday decorating has never been so easy Sure Fit Factory Outlet takes the guesswork out of holiday decorating with their wonderful and unbelievable selection of home décor items. 1 23 SOLD 4 5 This property was financed by 6 905-683-0079 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 1755 Pickering Parkway, Unit 9 TheTile Shoppe Ceramic • Hardwood Stone • Heated Floors Granite Counter Tops Complete Bathroom Renovations OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Largest Selection in Durham Free Quotes • Free Design Concept Installation Specialists FLOORING AND BATHROOM RENOVATIONS 1 TERESA KAVANAGH 416-561-0522 ROBERT KAVANAGH 416-414-6815 Your community Royal Bank Mortgage Specialists Call Teresa or Robert today for all your mortgage financing needs. MORTGAGE SPECIALISTS 2 Quality One Ltd. 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Fully Decorated Urn from…$39 99 $299$299 each (reg. 3.99) special priced at while quanities last Premium select Florist Fresh Poinsettias Cut Christmas Trees Balsam Fir, Scotch Pines from 20%OFF All Fresh Christmas Greens boughs/roping YOUR CHRISTMAS STORE AND MUCH MORE… • Decorative sleeve • A great present for your favourite cook Rosemary Tree with Cookbook $14 99 You’ll have to visit Garden Gallery to see our fantastic collection of best quality Poinsettias. Available in a wide selection of varieties and colours. $14 99$14 99 Fits. Shop from home or office 1 800 661-9807 Visit the IKEA store near you: IKEA ETOBICOKE IKEA VAUGHAN HWY 400 & 7 Offer valid until December 12, 2004 99¢pasta! Served daily after 3pm. Get penne with marinara sauce or alfredo sauce for 99¢. Served daily until 11am. Scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage and a croissant. $1 breakfast! Unless otherwise specified, all prices are valid until December 12, 2004. RA = Requires assembly. *while supplies last Hurry to IKEA. These incredibledeals won’t last long. www.IKEA.ca IKEA BURLINGTON IKEA NORTH YORK SAMLAS deco baubles, plastic, dark blue, red, gold and silver $2.50/12 pack KÖLD gift wrap assorted patterns 5X0.7m $1.00/roll was $2.99/roll *while quantities last $250/12pk $299/50pk CHRISTMAS TREES beginning December 2, 2004 purchase your Christmas tree at IKEA for only $15 and receive a coupon for $15 off an IKEA purchase of $50 or more (coupons redeemable January 2 – March 1, 2005) KÖLD paper napkin, bleached chlorine-free paper, 3-ply, assorted colours 33x33cm $2.99/50 pack Buy a Christmas tree and receive a $15 coupon! *while supplies last $100/roll* was $2.99/roll A/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Home Outfitters has all you need to refresh the look of your home. At great prices, too. If you love to get a great buy, come in now to scoop up some can’t-be-missed deals. And if you find a lower advertised price, we’ll match it. Guaranteed. So visit Home Outfitters today, Canada’s largest kitchen, bed, and bath superstore. freshen up While supplies last. Hbc Gift Card offers valid until December 12, 2004. See Sales Associate for details. Thickson Ridge Power Centre 1650 Victoria Street East, Whitby Yo rktown Plaza 50 Davis Drive, Newmarket First Markham Place 3275 Highway 7, Markham Pickering 1300 Kingston Road, Pickering Eglinton Town Centre 1901 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough holiday par-tayTURN YOUR “HOLIDAY PARTY” INTO A “HOLIDAY PAR-TAY ”.“HOLIDAY PAR-TAY ”.“HOLIDAY PAR-TAY ”. $999 12 pc Pilsner Glass Set Create a pub-like atmosphere in the comfort of your own home. Miracle Bullet Exclusive to Home Outfitters. Comes with blender, juice maker, power base and 2 blades. Also includes recipes and an assortment of cups and lids. Power Buy KitchenAid “Ultra Power” Stand Mixer 300 watt, 10-speed, 4.5 quart polished stainless steel bowl with handle. Comes with pouring shield, flat beater, dough hook and wire whip. BONUS includes KitchenAid spatula, measuring cups and measuring spoons. Availability of colours may vary by store. Power Buy Paderno 8pc Maritimer Cookware Set This professional quality cookware set is made from the finest heavy gauge 18/10 stainless steel to prevent warping. Features a heavy base for even and fast heat distribution. $249 96 COMPARE AT $49999 $50 Hbc GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE Villaware Smoothee Bar Blender and Server 700 watt pulse-power motor designed for crushing ice and frozen fruits. 7-cup capacity, comes with stainless steel drip tray. COMPARE AT $45495 $29696 $99 96 $20 Hbc GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE $79 99 Hamilton Beach Skillet/Griddle This non-stick skillet and griddle doubles your cooking options. Nesting design and wire rack for compact storage. $8999 Villaware Farmyard Waffler This fun waffle maker bakes 4 different farmyard shapes: chicken, pig, cow and barn. $20 Hbc GIFT CARD WITH PURCHASE $8999 $8996 COMPARE AT $179 99 Power Buy KitchenAid 12-cup Programmable Coffee Maker Electronic clock & timer, time brew display, dual heating elements, end of brewing signal. Available in black. WH EN USINGYOUR Hbc CREDIT CARD. DECEMBER 3, 4 &5th 2004 3DAYSONLY-FRIDAY, SATURDAY & SUNDAY. CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAYS SAVE 10 % ITEMS YOU CAN’T MISS AT PRICES YO U WON’T WANT TO . durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 27 A/P PICOV FURNITURE C.C.LTD. 1080 Brock Rd. Unit 8. Pick. 831-6040 RECOVER YOUR SOFA $49900 fabric included Ask about our In-Home Service BAYLY 401 HWY 2 BROCK RD.The top trend in decorative lighting has little to do with style, shape or shade choices. Instead, it focuses on the new mindset of the consumer. “People have realized you’re not buying just a lamp or a sconce or a chandelier - you’re buying an accessory that lights up,” says designer Sergio Orozco. Decorative lighting rates raves today as one of the best accessories youcan buy. “If chosen correctly, it is as important to a room as your best piece of furniture,” says Orozco,a New Jersey-based furniture and lighting designer. “It reflects your taste and adds the finishing touch.” Fixed or portable, lighting has become an all-important interior design feature. “Homeowners are beginning to seek out lighting as decorative elements,” says Jody DeVine marketing communications manager for Sea Gull Lighting Products, the New Jersey-based lighting manufacturer. There are three major movements, as spotted by the experts at the American Lighting Association. CASUA L E LEGANCE continues the creation of warm, relaxed and cozy environments, with casual lighting that is a little more upscale in design. SOFT CONTEMPORARY is still, clean, modern and simple in style. While architectural in design, these fixtures are no longer cold. SIMPLIFIED TRADITIONAL removes the excess. “W hile still a traditional look,this look is not ornate,” says Orozco. “There is now a simplification. Decorative lighting may still be solid brass, but stripped down and rich with an antique patina.” In step with home decor trends, the lighting industry is experiencing an explosion of design options and material combinations. “Eclectic is really the word that best reflects the range of colors, styles, shapes, and sizes of decorative lighting available,” says Joe Rey-Barreau, educational consultant for the American Lighting Association (ALA) and assistant professor of interior design at the University of Kentucky. This season’s savviest styles boast common design elements. “There has been a big move recently to more daring designs and material combinations - wrought iron with crystal, polished brass with colored glass,” says Rey- Barreau. “At the same time, traditional product is still available. Today, if you want a Williamsburg polished brass fixture, you can find it. But if you are looking for a Murano glass medusa head with low voltage bulb to light up a room, you can find that, too!” Finishes range from rich and refined to lustrously weathered. “We are moving away from shiny brass and china to more burnished, br ushed and hand painted finishes,” says DeVine. Hand painted doesn’t mean simply white enamel with painted flowers. Instead, think multi-toned finishes with depth and texture - layers of color; hand-rubbed, burnished metal; finishes flecked with gold or silver and rubbed so color shines through. “There is also a move toward heavy iron, and rust finishes are still important as is oil- rubbed bronze,” says Kevin Herdt, Certified Lighting Consultant for Austin Bluffs Lighting, a Colorado lighting showroom. “A mber glass is becoming more a preference for homeowner, as well.” Experts convey trends in home lighting Pickering Home & Leisure Centre 401 & Brock Road, Pickering 905-619-4554 Hwy #401 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Amish Furniture Brock RoadCanadian Tire N Mon. Tues. and Wed.10-8, Thurs. and Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5Bring the kids, they’ll enjoy our playroom while you shop! Come here to choose your style, colour and size and enjoy your weekend. Why spend all Why spend all weekend shopping for weekend shopping for the right piece of furniture. the right piece of furniture. Back row L to R: Deanna, Dave, Randy, Craig, Luke, Paula, Holly, Rosemarie Front row L to R: Theresa, Kendra, Jennifer, Donna A/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Taunton Rd. HWY 401Harwood Ave.Salem Rd.Kingston Rd. (Hwy 2) Costco COME TOGETHER $4999 REG. $129.99 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT 15% OFF IN-STOC K MERCHANDIS E * 15% OFF IN-STOCK MERCHANDIS E * SAVE 15%WITH NEW ROGERS BETTER CHOICE BUNDLES AJAX 905-428-6800 MOTOROLA V220 SAMSUNG X426 COME TOGETHER WITH COUPLES AND FAMILY PLAN STARTING AT $35/MO. *See store for complete details. Buy One Get One Free offer subject to new 36 month activation on Couples and Family Plan. Offer expires Dec. 31/04. ™Rogers, Rogers Wireless and the Mobius design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under license. , 9*, / Now Open Carolyn & Nina Are Back! • Senior Citizen Discount Every Day* • All Major Drug Plans Accepted • Free Blood Pressure Testing • Medication Information Sheets • Free Prescription Delivery Your Health is our First Concern *Excludes Prescriptions and sale items. 145 Kingston Road East ( ) 905-686-7879Across From Costco CSJHIU8JUI8JTIFT 'PS5IF)PMJEBZT We Deliver. One Call Does it All.We Deliver. One Call Does it All. Limit one per customer per order. May not be used in conjunction with any other offer or coupon. $10.00 minimum purchase. Limited time offer. Available on regular priced menu items. 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Having known about it for a long time, the fund develop- ment officer for the Durham Children’s Aid Society said she jumped at the chance to get involved and offer it to the organization’s clients when it expanded to Ajax and Picker- ing. “For us, this program is absolutely fantastic because it’s those children that are maybe in a family... where (they) have no money for Christmas,” she said. “It’s those families that we’d love to be able to help.” Ms. Williams relates for some clients, they can be under trying circumstances and the holidays can actually make it more difficult for kids. “Maybe that child’s never received anything new, maybe they’re always getting hand-me- downs or because of the financial situation, the parent is shopping at sec- ond-hand stores,” she ex- plained. “So for this child to get a new sweater or mittens and a toy to play with, it could be the most fabulous thing.” Just as important, the self-esteem of both child and adult can be elevated with the help of a Christmas present. “It may help the parent in the child’s eyes, they’re able to provide something for them,” she said. “Then when they go back to school and they’re talking to their friends, they’ve received something.” The Durham CAS employee points out that for some fami- lies, the priority has to be food and shelter before presents, so programs like this one fill an important need. To help make the holidays better, clients of the agency who applied for gifts for children, receive help from the Santa Claus Fund, which the News Advertiser has joined this year, partnering with the Toronto Star, Mississauga News and Brampton Guardian. The fund is in its 99th year. The fund provides children with a gift box, which contains a sweater, socks, mittens, a hat, a book, a toy and candy. The merchandise is all new and purchased directly from manu- facturers at substantial cost savings. It is estimated 1,000 gift boxes will be delivered to kids in Ajax and Pickering communities. The goal this year is to raise $1.3 million and every dol- lar donated is used to buy the items contained in the gift boxes. All donors receive an income tax receipt after the cam- paign ends in January 2005. Donor contributions will be published in the newspaper during the campaign, until mid- January. If you or someone you know has been touched by the Santa Claus Fund, we’d like to hear your story. E-mail details, along with contact information to news editor David Stell, at dstell@durhamregion.com or call 905- 683-5110 ext. 249. From second-hand to new items How to donate Please send a cheque to: The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5. Visa and MasterCard donations can be made by calling 416-869-4847 or online by visiting www.thestar.com/ santaclausfund. The Star absorbs all administrative cost so all pro- ceeds go directly into buying the gifts. The Star does not allow anyone to solicit on its behalf. A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com It’s a winter wonderland for Durham’s newest family Ahmads getting used to many firsts in Canada ; Ajax immigration office provides help This is the tenth in a series of stories explor- ing the ever-evolving and expanding multi- cultural makeup of Durham Region. By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — At the mention of snow, Ejaz and Shahnaz Ahmad start laughing. “One week ago, there was a very little bit of snow, and my kids were very excited, they went outside,” Mr. Ahmad says in his Oshawa home. When the flurry ended, they asked him when the snow would return. Mr. Ahmad has been in Canada for six years, three-and-a-half of them in Mon- treal, so he knows what a Canadian winter is like. But his wife and five children arrived in May, and since they came from the Pun- jab region of Pakistan, where sweltering temperatures are common, they have no experience of winter and snow. Their father had tried to explain what snow was like, but his kids ended up thinking it was like stones falling from the sky. The Oshawa family, including children Ammara, 17, Komal, 12, Usman, 11, Zee- shan, 10 and Noman, seven, was reunited after being apart, save for one visit, while Mr. Ahmad established himself here. They left Pakistan to escape the tense atmosphere of robbings, killings and bomb blasts. “It’s scary all the time over there,” Mr. Ahmad says. He chose Canada because he knew it was a peaceful country and the people were friendly. Mr. Ahmad recently became a Canadian citizen, and at the swearing-in ceremony the judge noted the 55 new Ca- nadians came from 32 countries. The rest of the family members are landed immigrants who must wait three years before applying for Canadian citizenship. Par vin Syal, an immigrant settlement counsellor, says her Ajax office handles about 1,200 clients per year across south Durham. Many, like the Ahmad family, come from war-torn or dangerous parts of the world, such as Afghanistan or the Middle East. She is expecting to see some clients from Haiti in the near future after the recent turmoil there. Since the Ajax office of Immigrant Settle- ment Services covers the whole region, Ms. Syal says staff reach out to clients by leaving pamphlets and fliers at Durham schools, agencies and at Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes. Im- migrants must learn about the Ontario Hos- pital Insurance Plan, how to obtain a social insurance number and child tax benefit, language classes and much more. “It takes a few years before they feel they’re part of the community,” she says. Ms. Syal says finding work is the first priority, and many newcomers to Canada expect there to be a wealth of job oppor- tunities. However, they soon learn it’s hard to get a job, and before they can even start looking they have to learn how to prepare a resume and upgrade their skills. Ms. Syal and other staff at Immigrant Settlement Services help newcomers with the paper- work and followup to ensure everything is running smoothly. She says many immi- grants arrive and, because it takes so long to find work and rent is so high, lose all their savings. “Then they’re desperate; they will do anything,” she says. Most of her clients are on social as- sistance and many are discouraged, after arriving here as doctors or other profes- sionals and not being able to work in their field. Beyond a job, Ms. Syal says mastering English is crucial. “The language skills are really important for them to be able to move on with their lives,” she says. Mr. Ahmad’s English skills are pretty good, and his children learned to read and write English before they arrived, but they still have to work on conversing in the language. He has suggested to his wife, Shahnaz, that she take an English class. Mr. Ahmad works nights at an Oshawa convenience store, and his hope in build- ing a new life here is that his children get a good education and good jobs. One is already thinking of becoming a doctor. The Ahmad family has been amazed at the help they have received since arriv- ing in Durham. Usman, the middle child, has cerebral palsy. In Pakistan he had no wheelchair and did not attend school — nobody there, Mr. Ahmad says, offered to help him in any way. However, the family received assistance and Usman now has a wheelchair. And he doesn’t sit at home all day as in Pakistan, but goes to school, much to his delight. “There’s a lot of care here,” Mr. Ahmad says, noting the value placed on an indi- vidual is much higher in Canada than in Pakistan. The kids have had heir first experience of many things established Canadians take for granted, like shopping at the mall. With all the assistance he has received since arriving in Durham, Mr. Ahmad says he is helping other immigrants get acclimatized, directing them to agencies and services. He sees it as a duty. “This is my responsibility, to help other people,” he says. “Many people helped me, why wouldn’t I help.” Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Af ter six years apart, Ejaz and Shahnaz Ahmad are now back together, living in Oshawa with their five children. Mr. Ahmad came to Canada six years ago, and his family joined him in May. Ammara, Komal, Zeeshan and Noman were amazed by the first snowfall. Offers advice on descending pole, drills students By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Monday was an eventful day for little Te esha Richardson — she pulled the fire alarm at her school, made a chocolate sundae and met Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. The activities were all part of the perks of being fire chief for a day. Pickering Fire Services participated in the contest for the first time this year and children in kindergar- ten through Grade 8 were eligible to enter. According to Teesha, winning was simple. “I just put a ticket in the bucket and then the next day I got picked,” she said. The St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School Grade 3 student was declared chief by Mayor Ryan Monday morning and then it was on to Fire Hall No. 5 where dressed in her own special- ly made firefighter uniform, she received a tour. “I saw fire trucks, I saw a pole, I saw the people who work in the fire station,” she said. Te esha also tried to pull rank on the other firefight- ers. “I was shaking the pole and the guy came down and I told him to go back up and do it right,” she ex- plained. The firefighter had spun as he slid down the pole but she wanted him to slid down straight. Next stop was her school where she activated the fire alarm for a fire drill. “All the kids came out and then when the drill stopped I told them to go back in,” she described. Her classmates were cu- rious about her morning and asked if she was al- lowed to keep the uniform and if she could tell the teacher not to give them any homework. Steve Fowlds, Pickering fire inspector, said raising the profile of the fire de- partment and fire safety is why they became involved in the contest. “We’re hoping to pro- mote fire safety. This will definitely generate inter- est in the winner’s school, friends and family,” he said. Te esha said she learned a lot. “If you use some of the fireman’s tools it might help some- one,” she shared. After her busy morning, Tee- sha headed to McDonald’s for lunch and a trip behind the coun- ter to make her own chocolate sundae and a strawberry one for her grandmother. Te esha said that was one of the best parts of the day. “I got to meet the mayor too,” she added. Te esha’s grand- ma Lizzie Munoz and grandpa Ser- gio were with her during the morn- ing. “It was a lovely day and we will never forget it,” Ms. Munoz said. During the morning Teesha was a little overwhelmed, she explained, causing her to be more quiet than usual but that evening she couldn’t stop talking. Her grandmother said she used her title to try to get out of her chores. “I am a chief for a day, I’m not cleaning my room,” Ms. Munoz said Teesha told her. The eight-year-old now wants to be a firefighter. “So I can get my own dal- matian,” she said. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 31 P PICKERINGPICKERING 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665 P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU Pickering Town Centre 905-839-7727 ® *Blizzard cakes available at 1099 Kingston Rd. location only Some disruptions expected as Pickering l ibrary gets new cover Reindeer games in Pickering Sculpting contest runs at civic complex PICKERING — Calling all Michelangelos. The City of Pickering is holding a snow sculpting contest as part of its Win- terfest activities on Satur- day, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free competition is in Esplanade Park, behind the Pickering Civic Com- plex. Snow is being brought in to make sure the event is a success. There is no pre-registra- tion required and prizes are going to be awarded. Snow artists can get to work in Pickering tomorrow PICKERING — The Pet- ticoat Creek branch of the Pickering Public Library is holding a reindeer camp for kids. Participants can listen to reindeer stories, sing along with Rudolph, and play reindeer games to earn their own antlers. The camp is suitable for kids ages three to five and is at the Petticoat Creek branch on Saturday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. There is no registration required. For more information, call 905-420-2254. PICKERING — The first floor of the Pickering Pub- lic Library’s central branch will be re-carpeted to add a warm accent to the library. During the renovations there will be some disrup- tions. Access to the Inter- net will be limited during this period, and both the children’s and adults’ non- fiction collections will not be accessible. This includes French non-fiction and multilingual collections, government documents, magazines, business infor- mation, job-career, munici- pal documents, parenting and the ESL-literacy collec- tions. The second floor is open throughout this period, with full access to the adult fiction, and DVD video and music, audio book and teen collections. There will also be a selection of popular children’s resources avail- able. For more information, call 905-831-6265. 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Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER AJAX — Two upcoming musical events will support two girls seri- ously hurt in a car accident. The concerts benefit the Deer- ing family of Manchester whose two daughters Shannon, 19, and Erica, 16, were left paralyzed after an accident last summer. The family is facing heavy medi- cal bills and costs for modifica- tions to their home. Both concerts are at the Puck and Beaver Saloon and the first event kicks off Saturday, Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. with a disc jockey spinning tunes and playing music videos, before a number of live performers hit the stage, including Grant Lyle, Laura-Lee Montgomery, Dinosaur That Roars Band, Grainne Ryan, Connie Scriver with WhoDaT- hunklt, and Cory Mervin Coons. The second event is Saturday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and follows the same format, with scheduled per- formers including Angie Kelly, The Charles Street Band, The Gibbing Boys, Melgum Road and Speed Bumps, Ilse Themen and the Country Blues Band, and The Too Drunk To Fish Band. The Puck and Beaver Saloon is at 172 Hunt St. in Ajax. Musical fundraisers will support injured Durham girls A pair of fundraising concerts have been planned for Dec. 4 and 18 to sup- port Shannon Deering, 19, left, and Erica Deering, 16, who were left paralyzed after an accident last summer. Ajax choir included in Dec. 10, 11 performances DURHAM — A musical look at a childhood Christmas is the theme of the Dec. 10 and 11 concerts by the County Town Singers. ‘Our Childhood Christmas’ features the Durham-based choir and special guests from the Ajax-based Young Sing- ers, directed by Anna-Lynn Murphy. Guest instrumentalists also participate. The concert is at 8 p.m. both nights at the Salvation Army Temple, 570 Thorn- ton Rd. N., Oshawa. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students. For tickets, call 905-427-0201 or 905-509- 4111. The County Town Singers are also holding auditions Jan. 5, 12, and 19 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. at the Whitby Se- niors’ Activity Centre on Brock St. S., Whitby. For more information, call Linda Jones at 905-668-0083 or Mike Watts at 905-839-9456. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 33 A/P L.I.F.E. Estate Planner Duffin Meadows Cemetery Pre-Planning Info Package Funeral Info Package A phone call to arrange an appointment YES! I SEE THE BENEFIT OF PRE-PLANNING. PHONEPOSTAL CODE APT I do not wish to receive any additional information or notifications in the future. MAIL TO: 65 Overlea Blvd., Suite 500 To ronto, Ontario M4H 1P1 CITY NAME STREET ✃IT’S BETTER WHEN YOU PLAN IT YOURSELF. Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser22005Spring Read up at durhamregion.comJ County Town Singers bring the sounds of Christmas to Durham Christmas favourites featured in performance DURHAM — The 60-voice Durham Adventist Choir presents a Christmas concert on Dec. 18. Sharon Janes-Foreman will direct the choir in Christmas music at 4 p.m. at the Bowmanville Seventh-day Ad- ventist Church, 2850 Hwy. 2 east at Lambs Road. Durham Adventist Choir presents music for the season Dec. 18 CORRECTION NOTICE To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: December 2nd - December 3rd Product:Fuji 3.1 MPDigital Camera.This product is incorrectly advertised on pg. 4 of our December 3rd Grand Opening flyer with "2 picture cradles and 2 docks included." Customers receive 2 picture cradles with this product. SKU: F410:10052161 A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com The following movies open in local theatres this weekend. Closer Directed by Mike Nichols Starring Natalie Portman, Jude Law, Julia Roberts and Clive Owen Rated R Based on the successful play of the same name, ‘Closer’ examines the relationships that form be- tween four strangers whose lives become intertwined. There’s an aspiring novelist who makes his living as an obituaries writer (Law), a recently divorced photographer (Roberts), a derma- tologist who is desperate to con- nect with someone (Owens), and a free-spirited young woman who’s recently arrived in London (Port- man). All four go through the passion, drama, love, instant attractions and betrayals of life. I Am David Directed by Paul Feig Starring Ben Tibber, James Ca- viezel, Joan Plowright, Hristo Shopov and Silvia De Santis Rated PG Adapted from Anne Holm’s internationally acclaimed novel ‘North to Freedom’, ‘I Am David’ is the story of 12-year-old David, who escapes a Communist con- centration camp with little more than a compass, a sealed letter, a loaf of bread, and instructions to carry the letter to Copenhagen, Denmark. David is thrust into the free world for the first time in his young life as he travels across Europe. In a spiritual voyage of discovery, David slowly loses his instinctual mistrust of humanity and begins to smile, share, trust and ultimate- ly, love. Also opening in theatres this weekend is House of Flying Dag- gers. FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS durhamregion.com ‘Closer’ has strange twists for four strangers Jude Law and Julia Roberts co-star in ‘Closer’. [Auditions]] Actors needed for Backwoods DURHAM — A Pickering the- atre group is holding auditions for a play in 2005. Backwoods Players is looking for actors to play two characters in J.M. Barrie’s ‘The Old Lady Shows Her Medals’ in Feburary. Needed are one woman, age 30 to 60, with a Scottish accent, and one woman, age 25 to 60 with an English accent. Set in Britain in the First World War, the play depicts the consequences of deception for a cleaning woman anxious to feel like she’s part of the war effort. For audition times, contact director Samantha Williams at 905- 420-6976. [Concerts]] Philharmonic Christmas concert Saturday DURHAM — New and familiar Christmas music is featured in the Dec. 4 concert of Durham Philhar- monic Choir. Sounds of the Season includes Pergolesi’s ‘Magnificat,’ Rutter’s ‘What Sweeter Music’ and works by Palestrina, Carter, Guerrero, Chil- cott, Hatfield and others. The choir, conducted by Robert Phillips, will be joined by a professional string orchestra and soloists. The works for choir and or- chestra can be heard Dec. 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church, Centre and Bagot streets in the downtown. Tickets are $15, $12 for stu- dents, and are available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, Information United Way and Walter’s Music, both in the Os- hawa Centre. Christmas bells abound DURHAM — The bells will be ringing out at the Christmas concert of the Lydian Wind Ensemble. Special guests at the Dec. 4 event will be Heather and David Keith, English handbells musicians. They will play a ‘Symphonia’ on the hymn ‘Hyfrydol’ and ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ together and Mrs. Keith will perform solos on ‘Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming’ and ‘Veni, Veni.’ They will join the ensemble in Ketelby’s ‘In a Monastery Garden.’ The ensemble will play dances from the ballet La Boutique Fantas- tique, Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus,’ and will invite the audience to join in a Christmas singalong. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. con- cert, which takes place at Hebron Christian Reformed Church, 4240 Anderson St. N., are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. Children under 12 are admitted free. Tickets are available at Wilson and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Oshawa, at the door or by calling 905-666-3169. Entertainment in brief DEC. 3, 2004Herongate theatre started with family’s love for performances By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Country liv- ing with a flair for the dramatic is being celebrated this year, as Herongate Barn Theatre marks a milestone. Located in Whitevale on Altona Road, Herongate is in the midst of its 30th year of serving up dinners and then theatre productions for dessert. Ann Ward, who operates the theatre with husband Steve Graham, said her family decided in 1974 it would be a good move to convert its century-old barn into a dinner theatre. The family had a history in the performance arts, with her parents singing for an opera company. “I started to like the theatre busi- ness at a young age,” explained Ward, adding she had some “silent” roles at early Herongate shows. Ward and her sisters also helped out by working in the kitchen and the dining room. The theatre went from offer- ing shows two nights at week to a full-time schedule in 1979 when her father’s schedule was freed up from his teaching career. As for Ward, she went to California to study drama and also gained ex- perience through her involvement with other organizations. She likes where her career’s at now. “The (theatre) industry doesn’t always lend itself much to family,” she explained, noting it takes time and travel. “I like being settled.” She noted some of the theatre’s actors have been there for many years, and returning guests tend to be familiar with them. Some of the customers have been coming to shows since the beginning. Among the veteran Herongate actors are Bill Granger, who has 30 years experience, and 20-year mainstay George Waugh. The cast rotates from show to show, and the actors have input into what productions should be showcased in a given season. “We (also) have a lot of new talent that comes along and then moves up to pro careers,” Ward noted. The theatre also possesses an in- teresting historical record beyond its 30 years. Some of the building’s seating came from the former Vic- tory Burlesque Theatre in Toronto, as well as from the Toronto Stock Exchange. Aside from experience, Ward offered another reason for Her- ongate’s success over three de- cades. “We do all the costumes and sets ourselves,” she said, adding the process saves a lot of money by not contracting out the work to someone else. She noted another long-serving actress, Margaret St. John, aids greatly in the wardrobe creation. Thinking beyond Herongate’s own productions, the amphithe- atre is available to rent for shows and concerts. At one time Her- ongate had animals roaming the grounds to add to the “country feel”, as Ward described, however she admitted the concept didn’t work well. “We had goats jumping from car to car, they’re not easy to keep under control,” she joked. For more details about the the- atre or for show and dinner book- ings, visit www.herongate.com. Marking 30 years in show business Jeff Hayward/ News Advertiser photo Anne Ward is the owner of the Herongate Barn Theatre which is celebrating 30 years of entertaining at its Whitevale location. Below, a historic drawing shows the site of the barn as it once was, in the 1800s. A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 5 A/P durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 35 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Swim Club’s Erin Gordon, 17, will continue her swimming career at Youngstown State University in Ohio next August. Her versatility in all the freestyle distances helped her land the four-year athletic scholarship. Annandale junior rink Marches into provincials Foursome wins regionals in Lindsay By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — An Annandale junior boys’ foursome is off to the pro- vincial finals after the regionals in Lindsay on the weekend. The Tim March rink won the ‘B’ side of the Teranet junior regional playdowns for Region 2B. There, they played eight other teams. At the provincial finals, the March rink meets seven other re- gional winners in Peterborough from Jan. 5 to 9. The winning team there represents Ontario in the Ca- nadian Karcher Juniors in Freder- icton next February. Joining March on the team were Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen, and Tyler Anderson. Paul Bourque coaches the team. In the junior women’s regional, also in Lindsay, the Kaitlyn Les- lie rink, with Kayla Bianchi, Tracy O’Leary, Loren Hong and coach Alex Bianchi, was unable to ad- vance. They came second in both the ‘A’- and ‘B’-side finals. ••• Pickering resident and Olym- pian Richard Hart curls again this season with Glenn Howard of Coldwater, along with new team- mates Brent Laing and Craig Savill. On Nov. 22, the Howard team won the 18th (and last) edition of the McCain SuperSpiel in Florencev- ille and Grand Falls, NB and col- lected $15,000. This win includes a trip to the $150,000 McCain TSN Skins Game in Bathurst, NB on Dec. 4 and 5. The Howard rink will play previous Brier champions Mark Dacey, Wayne Middaugh, and Kevin Martin. ••• There are new sponsors on the men’s curling scene this season. Kia Motors sponsors the zones, regionals and Ontario champion- ship. Tim Hortons is the title spon- sor for the Brier. Annandale has an entry in the Kia zones in Unionville Dec. 10 to 12. Gord Norton skips the team of Warren Leslie, Alex Bianchi and Ron Alexander. Two teams advance from the double-knockout playdown to the regional slated for St. George’s curling club on Jan. 8 and 9. Gordon eager to swim with Penguins Pickering swimmer signs on for scholarship to Ohio’s Youngstown State By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Erin Gordon says she’s always wanted to swim for a university that calls itself the ‘Penguins’. And, now, the 17-year-old Pick- ering Swim Club member can claim exactly that. Gordon recently signed on for a four-year scholarship at Youngstown State University (Youngstown, Ohio), which sits near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state border, where she will begin her freshman year as a member of the Penguins’ swim team next Au- gust. Gordon received help in achiev- ing a scholarship through a re- cruitment business that matches elite athletes with schools. While she also had scholarship offers from Duquesne University in Pitts- burgh and Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, Youngstown State was the right match: The Penguins needed a versatile freestyler who excels at all distances, and Gordon sought a scholarship opportunity that offers a host of different Eng- lish courses. “It’s the perfect school for me,” she noted in a recent interview after a workout in the Pickering Recreation Complex pool. “All the academic programs they had there were all the ones I wanted. There are so many, I don’t know which ones to take. The academics there were very important to me.” As for the swimming program at Yo ungstown, she knew it would provide a match also. “I talked to the coach and I knew I liked him and the program,” says the Grade 12 student at Dunbar- ton High School. “I knew I was going to fit into his program. The coach (Matt Anderson) was easy to talk to and I was really comfort- able with the team right off the bat. I had a good feel for the school in general.” Gordon was one of three fresh- man freestylers to sign on with Yo ungstown, which competes in the NCAA Division 1 Horizon League. That conference also includes University of Detroit- Mercy, Wright State, Butler Uni- versity and the University of Wis- consin-Milwaukee, to name a few. Anderson, in a press release, says Gordon’s ability to swim sev- eral distances in her freestyle spe- cialty was the main attraction for bringing her aboard. ‘The coach was easy to talk to and I was really comfortable with the team right off the bat. I had a good feel for the school in general.’ “Erin’s versatility will be a great help to our program,” Anderson said. “She can swim everything from the 50 all the way to the mile.” A relative newcomer to the pool, Gordon started with the Picker- ing club at age 12. Since then, she has excelled in the freestyle, holding the club’s long course re- cord in every freestyle event and three club records in short-course events. She admits the distance events are her forte, but she says Anderson believes she can con- tribute in the shorter distances, too. “They think I’m fast enough to get points and really compete well in them,” she says. Her proudest moment in swim- ming came at an invitational meet in Baltimore last year. There, she completely obliterated her previ- ous best time in the 1,500m free- style, swimming the event in 18:35, while her previous best was 19:16. “I wasn’t super confident, but I did it,” says Gordon of the event, which also represented a Canadi- an junior national qualifying time. This season, she’s hoping to qualify for the senior nationals in one of her freestyle events. She’s grateful to the Picker- ing Swim Club’s coaching staff, especially head coach Lucie Hewitt-Henderson, for helping her achieve her goal of an athletic scholarship to the U.S. “Lucie and all the coaches have helped me so much,” says Gordon. “They pushed me and helped me set high goals and achieve them. I couldn’t have done it without them.” COME GROW WITH US! The Durham Contact Centre (DCC), a technical support service provider of customer relationship solutions, is expanding once again and requires full time technical customer service representatives to start immediately at our Oshawa facility. 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Do you have: •Advanced communication skills •Strong keyboard and mouse skills within a Microsoft Windows environment; strong knowledge of Microsoft and/or Mac desktop operating systems; basic knowledge of scanner or printer installation and troubleshooting •Basic knowledge TCP/IP, HTTP, POP3, and SMTP troubleshooting •Experience with email applications and Internet browser configuration •Knowledge of Internet access technologies •Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, team oriented environment •Previous contact centre customer service experience is an asset •Previous sales experience an asset If you meet these qualifications and are looking for an exciting career in technical support/sales, the DCC invites you to forward your resume includ- ing a cover letter to careers@durhamcontact.com or by fax (905) 720-1047. A criminal background check will be required from successful candidates. The Durham Contact Centre appreciates receiving all expressions of interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CHALLENGE Can you bring Ajax Travel Agency to the next level with: •Proven solid selling skills •Creating & executing marketing plans •Seasoned Global/Matrix & Apollo •Self starter with sturdy organizational and communication skills Send your resume for this Managers Position to: MARAGE 15-75 Bayly St. W. Ste. 324 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7K7 Fax 905-428-6784 SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS! •Are you too young to retire? •Or a stay at home parent? •Charter work is available between bus runs •Have Christmas, mid-term break and summers off Driving a school bus may be for you! Call now to apply: Stock Transportation Ltd. 1-800-889-9491 Free Training Provided Open routes Durham Region!!! EXTREMELY BUSY TORONTO BASED PRINCIPLE TV/FILM/ MODELING AGENCY IS CURRENTLY SEEKING: Teens, kids and adults 4 years and up for tv commercials, music videos, feature films, print work and fashion shows. We have no affiliation with a training school or any in house photographers. All applicants that are accepted will get training and registration fees covered and provided by max agency. Some recent projects our talent can be seen in: TV Commercials: McDonald's, Sears Music Videos: Boys 11 Men, Tragically Hip Print: Molson Canadian, Coca Cola Whitby: (905) 665-3199 BBB Member Toronto: (416) 482-5392 A Division of Metroland's Durham Region Media Group We have an immediate opening for a full time and Freelance sales representative. The successful candidate will join our sales team and will be responsible for sales in existing and newly created projects. This position requires an individual that is able to switch gears quickly and work projects that reach across Ontario. Skills/Experience Required: • Advertising print sales experience • Strong telephone sales presentation • Must have vehicle Projects Sales Representative, Full-time position and Freelance If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume and cover letter no later than 5:00 p.m. December 10, 2004 to: Sandra Spiers, Star Projects Manager 188 Mary Street, Port Perry, Ontario L9L 1B7 Email: sspiers@durhamregion.com Phone: 905-985-7383 Fax: 905-985-4160 NEED A CHANGE OF SCENERY? Green Lawn, the leader in lawn care, is seeking individuals interested in Full & Part Time Sales Representative positions. We offer: • Competitive Base Pay + Commission • Excellent benefits including medical & dental • And much more! For more information, contact Ashlea at 416-678-1077 Fax 905-579-2619 oshawa@greenlawncare.com JOB FAIR FOR RN’S & RPN’S Bayshore HealthCare is a Canadian owned company that is a leader in home and community health services.We are seeking Registered Nurses & Registered Practical Nurses to serve the Durham area. If you are interested in any of these opportunities,we invite you to attend our Job Fair and bring a current resume including two references.If you are unable to attend,please send your resume to: Av a Orr, Manager of Clinical Practice Fax: (416) 927-9511 Email: aorr@bayshore.ca Pickering Recreational Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering Meeting Room 3 Monday, December 6, 2004 at 9:30am to 6pm DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for someone with the following traits: •thrives on problem solving •loves a challenge •persuasive communicator •self-motivated & a motivator •well developed people skills •organized •solid team contributor •career minded •driven to succeed This is a key position with responsibility for recruit- ing carriers, opening new areas, increasing carrier collections, quickly solving all customer concern, helping carriers to grow. We have a competitive starting salary + bonus. Circulation experience no necessary, we will train the right individual.Vehicle is required. Send Resume to: jraymond@durhamregion.com High volume dealership in Pickering has openings available for: A) PARTS COUNTER PERSON Apply in person with resume to: Bob Greenbury (Parts Manager) B) SHUTTLE BUS DRIVER C) SERVICE CASHIER Apply in person with resume to: Doug Carr (Service Sales Manager) or Don Switzer (General Manager) 715 Kingston Rd. Pickering Looking for SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS Needed, Part time Positions available in Ajax/Pickering. Tr aining provided for suitable applicants. Laidlaw 225 MacKenzie, Ajax 905-683-2350 *Experienced Servers Apply in person with resume: NorthChina Buffet Westney Heights Plaza (Westney/Hwy. 2) Ajax Looking for full time personal trainers Must be certified and ready to motivate Contact Joe at (905)442-0272 or (905)725-2639 Herbal Magic is seeking professional compassionate career oriented individuals to provide weight management counselling in a clinic setting. Phone and sales experience are an asset. Full time applicants only. Call 905-432-6999 Subway Sandwiches Ajax has immediate openings for ASSISTANT MANAGERS. Apply at any 4 Ajax locations. HANDYMAN (EXPERIENCED) FOR LIGHT RENO WORK On contract GTA. Start immediately Own tools & transportation. Phone (905)831-0492 Tradesperson (Multi-skill): The successful candidate will be required to do troubleshooting, repairs, scheduled mainte- nance and project work on all equipment in our modern molten metal Aluminum Billet Casting and Aluminum Extrusion facility. A work history in a heavy industrial environment as a multi-skilled tradesperson electrician would an asset. QUALIFICATIONS: •Ontario Electrician’s Certificate with mechanical experience minimum 5 to10 years. •PLC experience. •Extensive Hydraulic & Pneumatic experience. •IMT Gas Certificate. •Familiarity with Aluminum Extrusions and molten metal would be an asset. WORKING CONDITIONS •Work throughout the extrusion and casting plants with minimum supervision •Shift work (12hours), 3-2-2, 7days rotation, excellent benefits •Rate $24.76 to $27.46 Bon L. Canada, Pickering, Ontario Respond by e-mail: bdesilets@bonlalum.com or fax: 905-427-2239 We appreciate receiving resumes from interested applicants, however only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Pine Valley Packaging Limited of Uxbridge is a leader in the "Engineered to Order" Protective Packaging industry and is currently looking for the following candidates. Quality Assurance Inspector Minimum 3 years related experience. Must have experience within the automotive or electronics in- dustry and with ISO quality system. Candidate must have good measurement techniques and able to read blue prints with excellent communication skills. Ability to problem solve and train would be an asset. Material Handler Experienced Material Handler with a minimum 3 years related experience. Must have experience on both reach trucks and counter balance trucks. Candidate must possess good computer skills. Please forward resumes to: P. Tra vers Pine Valley Packaging 1 Parrat Road Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1R1 Email: paults@pinevalleypackaging.com Fax: 905-862-0842 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 CLASS A, D, F AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for grad- uates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3340. AZ DRIVERS and owner operators wanted for USA runs, Call Joe at JAC Transportation (905)579- 5959. DZ OR AZ DRIVER needed imme- diately. Stouffville and surrounding area. Good abstract required. (705) 786-0309 REGINA BASED Tr ail X express immediately requires one ton die- sel trucks to haul rv's. Full employ- ment with top rates. Must be able to go to U.S. Call toll free anytime 1-866-585-6770 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 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com How to write an ad... lists its best features (colour, model) and other information, Complete your ad with the time you are available to take calls Call today to place your Classified ad 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm www.durhamregion.com ELECTRICIANS, PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS North America Construction is an extremely successful, aggressive Heavy Construction company, specializing in large municipal projects. We are currently seeking licensed 309A & 309D Construction & Maintenance Electricians, licensed Plumbers & Pipefitters for various locations across Ontario. ¸Knowledge of heavy construction methods and materials is required. ¸Willingness to move around to various job sites is required for future employment with NAC. ¸Company housing is provided for out-of- town employees + full benefits Please fax your resume to: RECRUITER Fax: 519-821-1111 www.nacsworld.com 1st YEAR APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN is required to continue their education and training to become a certified auto- motive technician. Your main respon- sibility will be the repair and mainte- nance of vehicles booked in the Service Centre. You will also work together with our Technician to diagnose and repair vehicles and participate in other shop ac- tivities. Applicants should have a strong mechanical and computer aptitude. LOT JOCKEY is required to ensure security and general tidiness of property, including vehicles, keys and doors. To apply, please forward your resume to: Human Resources BMW Experience Centre 920 Champlain Court Whitby, ON L1N 6K9 Fax: 905-428-5033 QC Technician Fast paced, growing company has an imme- diate opening for a QC Technician.The successful candidate must have a strong metrology, SPC, blueprint reading and cali- bration background. Preference will be given to candidates with CMM experience. This position may involve shift work. We offer excellent benefits after 3 months and a competitive wage. Only candidates that are considered for the position will be contacted. Fax resume to attn of: QC Supervisor (905) 668-0235 TRAINEE A Pickering Engineering Co. requires a self motivated individual with mechanical skills and a "can do" attitude. You will perform basic shop duties and be trained to build, maintain, and repair its' products, equipment and properties. email: rupke5010@rogers.com Canadian Tire Pickering requires Certified Drive Clean Inspector Lube Tech / Tire Installer Full and part time available Apply with resume to 1735 Pickering Parkway HVACR Company located in Durham is looking for a Service Dispatcher •Previous dispatch experience required •Proficiency in MS Office including Excel •Works well within a team environment •Excellent interpersonal & organization skills We offer a good compensation package including benefits & a pension plan. Fax resume to:905-683-0817 Clarington Toyota at Waverly/401 is accepting applications to join our sales team. F&I knowledge an asset. You will need to possess a high level of customer satisfaction skills. Our salary plus commission pay plan is geared towards highly motivated individuals. OMVIC License required. Please fax resume to: D a vi d D u n n 9 0 5 -6 9 7 -2 4 1 1 TOYOTATOYOTA SALESSALES MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Required for busy Medical Office. Permanent Part-time. On call for day and early evening shifts. Must love to work with people. Minimum 2-3+ years reception/medical office service experience at one location. Duties include heavy phone work, greeting and checking patients in and out, computer and various office work. Applicant must be a very responsible, punctual and highly motivated self-starter with excellent phone and communication skills, have a friendly and outgoing personality, be well-organized, detail oriented and a team player. Need to start immediately. Please fax detailed resume to 905-668-8942 Little Caesar's ***Now Hiring*** ASSISTANT MANAGERS 475 Westney Rd. North (at DelaneyDr.) Requirements:Hiring Full-Time positions only Available to work a combination of day & night shifts Must have own transportation Competitive pay based on work exp. Send resume to: Apply in person or Fax/E-mail. Fax: 905-319-1648 ~ Email: sseif5@cogeco.ca CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. *** CRUISE SHIP JOBS *** Life's A Beach In Paradise! Free Benefits: Meals, Room, Flight, Uniform, World Travel. 613-741-5801, 613-764-6209 www.cooljobsinparadise.com LOOKING FOR EMPLOYMENT? Between 16 & 24 Not working, Not in School? Look no further JOB CONNECT Can help you! AJAX: 905.427.8165 BARTENDERS & WAIT STAFF required part time. Ajax location. Call 905-428-2162. COUNTER PERSON required for Jefferson cleaners. Good working conditions, great co-workers, flex- ible hours. Apply in person 1794 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. BETTER HOURS Monday-Friday, No evenings or Weekends! Join the MOLLY MAID Team of Profes- sional Housekeeping. Train- ing/transportation provided. Driv- ers licence mandatory. 905-427- 6466. CASH DAILY!$60 - $100/day. Call Julie (905) 571-3260 CO-ORDIANATOR required for Ajax based equipment rental com- pany, must have good customer services skills, knowledge of GTA, be computer literate. E-mail only resumes@dwightcrane.com ENERGETIC,enthusiastic career oriented individuals. Sales experi- ence a must. Serious inquiries on- ly. Please fax or e-mail resume to Herbal Magic 416-269-6664 her- balmagicsse@earthlink.net. EXPERIENCED CLEANERS needed immediately, part time, for Ajax area. Please call (416) 917- 6615. EXPERIENCED SEAMSTRESS required in Sears Taylor Shop. Ap- ply in person with resume to Sears Alteration Dept. in the Pickering Town Centre. FACTORY WORKERS required for Pickering plant. 3 shifts avail- able. No experience needed. Fax resumes to: 416-483-9109. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS!Join the Extreme team in Whitby! Dynamic sales reps, and personal trainers required for immediate placement. Send resume to: wbjobs@extremefitness.info 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 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 NEEDED Immediately Energetic self starter needed for a resi- dential cleaning company. Vehicle required. Call Diane 905-655-7563 HowsonHomeOrganizers.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 Tony 90 5-571-3260 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 PA RT TIME EMPLOYMENT- Great Opportunity to Earn Extra In- come. We are a new industry seeking individuals throughout On- tario to join our program of in- house document signing. We are looking for self-motivated individu- als with integrity and strong inter- personal skills who enjoy working in a professional setting. NO SALES INVOLVED. Send resume in confidence to:Ontario Info title Services 901-4 Hughson Street, South, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z1 1- 800-801-8827, Attention: Laura Memmolo or email: laura.memmolo@titleserve.ca PA RT-TIME waitstaff for restraint in Pickering. Apply in person to 2200 Brock Rd, Blue Ocean Fish & Chips or call (905)428-3317 PICKERING,P/T warehouse help required. FAX resume attention Greg: 905-839-8895. SALES HELP,required full-time. Sales experience and vitamin knowledge required. Please drop off resume to Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We Tra in 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 SNOW SHOVELLERS required for walkways. On-call work, must be available 24/7. Call King West Landscape (905)728-0977 STOCK TRADERS! HAVE YOU Got What it Takes? 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Available immediately. 905-728- 3449, 1-800-486-9826, WHITBY Victoria/Brock St. 2-bedroom $835 inclusive laundry, parking. 1-800- 486-9826. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $745/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. 1-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. 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 2-BDRM. SIMCOE NORTH- Rus- sett Ave. Good location, well main- tained quiet 12plex. Utilities, heat- ing, cable, parking included, $880/month. No dogs. (905)576- 2982. 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 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, in a newly completed home, $800 per mo. Ajax - Westney Rd. S.Available immediately. (647) 891-9286. 2-BEDROOM APT., in very quiet well-maintained apt. building, Oshawa. Available Dec or Jan 1st. $875/monthly. 1-bedroom available Feb 1st, $725. 905-721- 0831, 905-728-2969. 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 BASEMENT apt., available immediately. Dundas/Lu- pin area, Whitby. Near schools, all amenities. 1-866-291-3210 or (416)291-3210 2-BEDROOM extra large in quiet building, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. 905-668-7758 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 3, 2004, PAGE 37 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 3-BEDROOM, WHITBY.Beautiful, mainfloor of house, huge living- room and windows, freshly paint- ed. A must see, won't last long $1090/month + 60% utilities. Avail- able immediately. Rob 905-442- 0489. 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 NORTH,Westney/Sullivan New 2 bed. basement apt., separate entrance, available im- mediately. $850/inclusive. 4-appli- ances, laundry, prefer non-smok- er/no pets. Call (905)683-1180. 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, bright clean base- ment apt. Own entrance, parking, suitable for one person, no pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. AJAX SOUTH - walkout one bed- room basement, Westney/Har- wood, kitchen, stove, fridge, bath- room, shared laundry, parking. $750 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 WESTNEY/HWY. #2,re- cently renovated basement, sep. entrance., cable, utilities, parking included, first & last required, no smoking/pets, call (905)619-2387 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, CONVENIENT location, one-bedroom bsmt, livingroom, bathroom, small kitchenette, clean, spacious, mostly furnished, no smoking/pets. $580/mo inclusive. First/last. (905)619-1024 AJAX,Howard/Baley large legal 1 bedroom basement apt. $700 all inclusive, first/last and references Dec 1st. 905-426-1929 AJAX- ONE BEDROOM apt $725 incl. Westney / Ritchie area. Close to school, park, GO station. No pets. First/last and references. Available immediately. (905) 686- 2993. 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 APARTMENT for rent, Oshawa, 1 bedroom, separate entrance, spacious. Cable, utilities, laundry included. First/last, References re- quired. $750/inclusive. Call (905)576-8819. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE Large sunny 1 & 2 bdrm apts, attractive back- yard, new bathroom, sep. dining area, laundry. Satellite, utilities in- cluded. Near shopping, non-smok- er preferred. Jan.1st. (905)623- 2106 or 905-434-0690. BOWMANVILLE-large one bed- room apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 CENTRAL WHITBY - very clean bright spacious 2-bedroom apt plus den. Private entrance, park- ing. No pets. $1045/inclusive. First/last. Avail. January 1st. (905)263-4125 CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 3 bedrooms apartments. Close to schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- 7391, Ext. 241 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 OSHAWA BOARD- ER-availability flexible 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. $775. Jan lst. (905) 576-3830 leave message. DOWNTOWN WHITBY, 1 & 2 bedroom, $775, $800 includes heat, air, laundry facilities, one parking, hydro extra, all hardwood, lst/last, references, no pets. Call (905)430-8327. KINGSTON/ALTONA,clean bright basement apt. Call (416)269-6050 LRG 2 bedroom basement apart- ment, sep. entrance w/parking, eat-in kitchen, bath, gas fireplace, laundry, A/C, non-smoker/ no pets, Rossland/Thickson references, $850.00 util.incl. 905-721-9314 leave message NEW MANAGEMENT PROMOTION 1 Month FREE rent. Harwood/Bayly 1, 2 & 3-bedrooms, from $865/month. Renovated units. Call 310-7000 NEW 2 BED.basement apt. Ajax. Sep. entrance, near 401, no smok- ing, no pets. $850/mo. util includ- ed. Available Jan. 1st. Call (905)427-3707 or 416-281-8210 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, November lst./December lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT on country property, completely separate from family residence in Claremont. Single, non smoker, no pets. $650 mo. heat and hydro in- cluded. (905) 649-5231. ONE BEDROOM apartment. in triplex, $625 all utilities included, first and last, no dogs, available immediate (905)576-8675 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 -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. from $500. 2 bed. apt. $600. Bachelor apt. from $500. Avail. immed. Stephen 905- 576-8699 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA 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 AND AJAX - Oshawa, beautiful large 2 bedroom in a clean low-rise, freshly painted parking, laundry. Ajax - 2 bed- room, Pickering Village, laundry, laminate floors, parking. Call (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. OSHAWA DOWNTOWN AREA - One bed. apt. $600 all inclusive. Also rooms for rent. No pets, non- smokers. Call 905-983-9739. 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,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,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,bachelor basement, utilities. included. Sep. entrance, no smoking/no pets. $500. Avail. immediately. First and last re- quired. (905)576-7691 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. PARK RD/401.2 bedroom and 1 bedroom. Close to amenities. From $695/month. Avail. January 1st. Call Evan 905-922-0252. PARK/401 bus stop in front of quiet triplex. Main floor apartment. Available Jan 1st. Walkout kitchen to deck. $700 plus hydro. (905)579-4064, (905)432-0840. 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 Park/Gibb, Oshawa Basement room, own kitchen & bath, laundry facilities. Separate ent., $300/biweekly. First/last required. Call Terri 905-721-8518 PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, Large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, large kitchen, appliances, cable, park- ing, no pets/smoking. available immediately. 905-619-6822 or 416-520-7388. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly, large 2-bedroom basement, separate entrance, parking, close to all amenities. $875/month utilities in- cluded. Available Jan 1st. Also 1- bedroom and room for rent. 416- 728-7391. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM base- ment apartment, separate en- trance, available immediately, $800/mo plus. Own laundry and parking, cable included. (416)566- 2542 PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM bsmt. apt., spacious, open-concept, own laundry, 4 appliances, large patio, 2 parking, no smoking/pets. $900/month. Available Dec. 20/Jan 1st. (905)428-6577 PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- room apt., 2-storey with main floor entrance, balcony view of lake. $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul Carlos (905)830-9997 PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly - Recently renovated, 3 bdrm. bun- galow, main floor. Available Feb. 1st.Large fenced in backyard, 4 appliances, a/c, near GO, 2 parking, non-smoker, no pets. First/last. $1200/mo + 2/3 utilities. 905-619-1677. 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,Major Oaks/Brock, beautiful large 2-bedroom main floor, separate entrance, a/c, garage, hardwood, c/v, appliances, laundry, yard. Close to all amenities. $950/inclusive. No pets/smoking. (905)426-2077. PICKERING,Whites/Finch, large 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, all inclusive. Laundry, cable, parking. No smoking/pets. Available immediately. $795 (905)839-6136 or (416)839-4078. PICKERING-1 bedroom base- ment apartment; private bathroom and kitchen in private home, non-smoker. Close to all amenities. Available immediately. $800.00 month. Call Donovan @ 905-837-1232 or 416-460-5617. PICKERING-2-bedroom, newly renovated, separate entry, full bath, 4 appliances, cable, sep. laundry, 1 parking. No pets/smok- ing, available immediately/Jan1st. $825 inclusive. (416)910-4729. PORT WHITBY,large 1-bdrm, to- tal remodel, new kitchen/bath, $895/mo inclusive, avail now, ALSO 2-bdrm, fresh paint. $995/mo inclusive, avail. Jan. 1st. Both walk to trails, GO, rec centre. Parking, laundry, no dogs. Prefer mature tenants. 1-800-693-2778 PRIME WHITBY 2-bedroom near 401, schools, amenities. Spacious, yard, parking, coin laundry. Pet/smoke free. Available Now. $950 + hydro. 905-431-2694. 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. RENOVATED 1 and 2 bedroom apartments, 2 minutes to down- town Port Perry, 10 min. to casino, 20 min. to Durham College. Avail- able Jan. lst. Rents from $750 plus utilities. References required. (905) 985-6338. 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 SOUTH AJAX 1-bedroom base- ment apt. Modern, fireplace, large bedroom, walk-in closet, own laun- dry, new appliances. $850 cable/utilities included. No smok- ing/pets. (416)418-9835 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 UXBRIDGE -Brock St. West, . Newly renovated 1-bdrm apt. with laundry. Available immediately. Call Mike 416-936-1622. TROPICAL LAKESIDE hide away - one bedroom plus den in triplex, near Whitby Go. Available Dec. lst. Furnished if needed. $695 plus hy- dro.Telephone (905) 442-7202. UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., patio/garden, parking, storage. Only 2 Left! 905-852-4777 WHITBY -3 bedroom basement apt., $850+hydro & 1/2 heat, avail. immediately, first/last. No pets. Close to bus/GO. 705-932-7519. 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 large newly renovated 1- bdrm. walkout apt., cable, parking, gas fireplace, central air, own laun- dry, $850+shared utilities, first/last. Immediate. 905-424- 9766. 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,3-bedroom bungalow, Bell Dr. Hardwood, 2 parking, shed, bus, GO. $950 plus, ex- cludes basement. No pets/smok- ing. January 15th, (905)451-0800. WHITBY,Brock & Dundas, 109 Craydon. 1-bedroom apartment. $680/month, heat & water includ- ed. 1 parking. First/last. Jan 1st. Call (416)493-1927 WHITBY, Brock/Dundas,brand new in new home, w/o with bay window, hardwood/ceramic, huge 1-bedroom with walk-in closet, $850 inclusive (negotiable), Avail- able immediately. (905)509-4006 or 416-877-4543 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. AJAX 1-bdrm very clean 5 appli- ances, fireplace, indoor parking, view of lake. Avail immediately. $925 + utilities. (416)453-1080 BOWMANVILLE,1 yr. new, 2 bedroom condo, 5 new appliances, ceramics, southern exposure, $1,000/month. 1st/last required. Available immediately. (905)723- 2559. PICKERING-401/LIVERPOOL 2- bdrm, den, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ensuite laundry/storage, 2w/o's to huge balcony, C/A, parking in clean, well maintained low rise building, steps to shopping, library, rec centre, transit. $1300/mth in- clusive, no pets/smoking. Credit app. required. Avail. Jan.1/05. (905)427-7452 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM 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, $1025+ util- ities. (about $130). No pets/no- smoking, references. (905)404- 9489 3 BEDROOM, DETACHED, S. Pickering, completely renovated. Open concept. New kitchen/fire- place/ensuite bathroom/ applianc- es, laundry, deck, fenced, parking, Ve r ifiable, references/credit. Jan. lst./15th. $1100 plus 1/2 utilities. Call (416)357-8806. 3-BDRM main floor of house, Ste- venson/Rossland prime location. bus route, 5-appl. C/Air, $1100/mo + 50% util. 1-year lease, Jan. 1. (905)579-1688 Dave A WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- LAND,3 bedroom bungalow, main floor only, air, washer/dryer, stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2-car parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- ing, basement rented separately. Immediately. References. $1,250 plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 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 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 AJAX,4-bedroom home, immedi- ately. Includes finished basement, appliances, close to all amenities, schools, quiet family neighbour- hood, no smoking/pets. $1,650+utilities. Call (416)616- 3770 or (905)428-9964. AJAX/TAUNTON RD,2-acres, backing on to Deer Creek Golf. 3- bedroom, 2-storey, all brick, new kitchen, large garage, available Jan 28th. No smoking/pets. $1400 plus utilities, credit check and references, 905-438-2280. BOWMANVILLE, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, 5 applianc- es, hardwood floors, pets okay, no smoking, Available anytime Dec - Feb.$l,300 plus. (416)778-4221 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 OSHAWA large 3-bedroom plus basement apartment, separate en- trance, Attached garage, fenced backyard with large deck, all appli- ances, near all amenities. No pets/smoking, available immedi- ately. (905)665-4609. OSHAWA,clean 3-bdrm upper floor of house. Parking, laundry, separate entrance. Avail. immedi- ately. No smoking/pets. $975/mo + utilities. Call 905-431-1872 OSHAWA, CLEAN LARGE 1-bed- room 2-storey semi-detached house, 401/Simcoe St. . area. Fridge, stove, parking, yard, ask- ing $750 + utilities. First/last. No pets. Call (905)436-6085 or 905- 728-3481 OSHAWA:3 Bedrooms house; 5 appliances; CAC; Large living room; Near GM Plant, Shopping Mall, School $1200/mo+Utilities No smoking/pets, Available imme- diately/Jan1, First & Last. Call: (416)-356-7543, (416)-561-4353 SMALL 3 BEDROOM home in Ep- som. $1,050/mo. plus utilities, im- mediate occupancy. (905)852- 3827 TOWNLINE/KING area, Oshawa, 3-bedrooms, garage, laundry, hardwood floors, ceramic tile, $1200 inclusive, (905)430-4649 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, 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 WHITBY, TAUNTON/GERRARD, 1-storey, no base, 2-bedroom house, 1 bath, 2-car garage, $1200 plus utilities. First/last, call (905)728-0313 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immediately, parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. 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. 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, BROCK ST.N./Dundas Gorgeous, brand new townhome, move in for Christmas! 3-bdrms, 3- baths, ceramic/hardwood through- out, deck, all new appliances, C/A, separate garage, fireplace. $1400+utilities. Immediate. 905- 509-4006, 416-877-4543. 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 AVAILABLE in Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathrooms, run of house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dry, near all amenities, $440/month. 905-424-0881 BEDROOM,livingroom and bath- room, share kitchen. South Ajax, near hydro plant, hospital & bus. Prefer mature professional. Avail- able Dec. 18th. (905)686-6672 BLACKSTOCK - Room furnished or not. Quiet home. NO SMOK- ING, share kitchen, bath, laundry, parking. Available immediately. Pe ts negotiable. $450/mo. 905- 986-0789; 905-723-7171. ROOM FOR RENT, newly com- pleted home, $450 per mo. Ajax - Westney Rd. S. Available immedi- ately. (647) 891-9286. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, new apartment hotel. 42-single rooms, fully furnished, shared kitchen, dining, washroom, laun- dry. $420/month Heat/hydro in- cluded, cable, phone, net extra. (905)623-3327, (905)439-2993. OSHAWA,shared accommoda- tions. Near industries, cable in bedroom, parking. No smok- ing/pets. $125/week, 1-month in advance. Call for appointment Betty 905-579-8225. 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 3-BEDROOM,fur- nished townhouse, to share with non-smoker/drinker, includes main floor laundry, 2 baths, heat, hydro, air-conditioning, parking. $500 month. (905)434-7868 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 GTX Seadoos 1995 matching pair, unbelievably low hours, excellent condition, a must see, with double bunk trailer, best offer stands please call 905-434-5686 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 LOST WEDDING RING SET. Family is devastated; extreme sentimental value. Lost in M&M's parking lot, Brock St. Whitby (near Deville's Produce). REWARD. 905-430-1271 or 416-356-5689 REWARD - LOST - 2am. approx., 3rd week of November at Ajax Pickering Hospital, near Emer- gency entrance, public parking lot, brown brief case, containing very important contents. Any info. or if it's in your possession, drop off at Security Office at Ajax Pickering Hospital, no questions asked. SINCERE SINGLES Professional Introduction Service. Specializing in long-term relationships since 1992. Toll-free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca Christmas Special 40% off lifetime member- ship. SINGLE? MEET YOUR MATE! It's Guaranteed! Call LifeMates now! 1-888-546-2837 or Visit us at www.lifematescanada.com WIGS - private and discreet. Fit- tings for women, men and chil- dren. Serving Durham Region. McBinkles Solutions, Port Perry, (905) 985-6105. FILIPINA,Nanny live in/out avail- able. No fee to employers. Call Amah International (416)221-3303 LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. 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 DAYCARE AVAILABLE with ex- perienced mom. Large playroom with computer, games, sports. Everyday scheduled activities. Now accepting children attending at Highbush School. Whites/Am- berlea/Rosebank area. 905-831- 8502. MARILYN'S HOME DAYCARE established since 1978 currently has openings full and part time, all ages welcome. Call today for inter- view. (905)831-0653 PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. 2085 FERGUSON gas tractor, 3pth, pto, good tires, includes snow blower, chains, 2-furrow plow $2800 obo. Call Al 705-786- 0877 4 WINTER RADIAL tires Toyo - z 195/65/R14, with rims, good condi- tion, used for Mazda mx3 - v-6 precidia $120. Telephone (905) 420-1792. 6" SELKIRK CHIMNEY,50% off while it lasts. 905-686-3666 or 905-852-9106 8PC. DINING room set $800, love seat and chair $350 (both rarely used). Digital stepper $60, and a variety of antiques. (905)436-3684 evenings or weekends 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 SATELITTE SALE - dtv and dishnet receivers, remotes, dishes, cards. Rom 2, 3, 10, 11, P4 and P5, Samuel. (905) 432-1450. 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 ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, year end clearance, many sizes. Beat the Price Increase! 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60 $16,500. Since 1980. Call Pioneer 1-800-504-7749, www.pioneerbuildings.ca 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 BABY FURNITURE - one solid birch crib with mattress, matching dresser, brand new $500; 2nd crib and mattress, gently used $75 obo. (905)571-2163 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 - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve. (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CHILD'S MAPLE mates bed, desk, chair, dresser $450; queen 6-pc bedroom $450; oak coffee & end tables $220; 9-pc antique oak and walnut dining-room $1800; sofa & loveseat $400; one-yr love- seat & chair $500; single bed $150; fridge $175; washer, dryer $250; dishwasher $175; 905-260- 1123 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. Complete Systems: P3/933 Tower-Only $379.00; P3/500 Tower-Only $269; P2/350 Tower-Only $169.00 CD-RW upgrade only $30 w/sys- tem purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $399. (ltd quantities). Other complete systems avail. Re- pairs 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 SALE!Moving Sale! Antiques, Queen Sleighbed, Sec- tional sofa w/queen pullout, dress- ers, night tables, area rugs, iron fireplace screen, and much much more! Call for details 905-579- 8077 CONTENTS SALE,Stove $200 washing machine $100., Westing- house Fridge $75., small entertain- ment Unit $25., Kenmore fridge $200., black laquered Queen size Headboard $25 freezer $75., 10 piece set of golf clubs $50., TV $25., VCR $25. Call Carole (905)579-7719. CONTENTS:Hauser rattan kitch- en table w/4 chairs $650. Becori- um luxurious sofa, 1 seater, $1200. 11pc. diningroom set, solid oak, $1400. Pictures available. (905)665-2509, 416-243-1900 ext. 4002 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. CRAFTEX 10" tablesaw, 1.5Hp, sliding table, 30" align-a-rip, 2 yrs old, $650. 12pc. set of kitchen cab- inets, melamine/oak trim $400. Oak bathroom vanity 5', $200. Paul (905)427-7406 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. DINING ROOM,9pc, hutch buffet, $300. o.b.o. Wedding dress w/head piece, Southern Belle style, size 40, $75 o.b.o. Call 905- 432-2137 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.Pop,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 HOT TUB COVERS One week Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- livered to your door Call 1-866- 652-6837 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 LAWN TRACTOR,Kubota TG1860, diesel, power steering, hydrostatic drive, cushion ride, 54" cut, triple bagger w/blower. 276 hrs. $6,500. Call 905-436-1823snp 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 PARQUET FLOORING (Birch), approx. 900-1000 sq. ft. for sale, $550. Call 905-576-1158 PENTIUM-III 933MH, 20gig HD, 128 ram, 17" monitor, keyboard, mouse, sound, high-speed internet ready, $299. (905)426-5210 PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS POOL TABLE - 4x8 slate Dufferin newly felted pool table with cover, balls and cues, asking $1500 obo. ALSO solid rustic wooden bar with 2 wrought iron steel stools with leather covered seats, asking $1000 obo. Call 905-436-9128. PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - 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! PIANOS - HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE starting at $800. Upright grands & apt. size. Reconditioned, warrantied & delivered 705-799- 3204. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROYAL DULTON CHINA, "Old Country Roses", complete set: 10- 6pc place settings, all extras. 74pcs total. Pristine condition. Retail, $4474, asking $1800. (905)623-0309. 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. TWO 8-pc bedrooms suites, like new, one light oak, one cognac finish; 5-pc rattan dinette w/glass top w/2 matching swivel chairs. 905-721-7202 WASHER & DRYER (full size), Whirlpool, $100/pair OBO. Wash- er & dryer (apartment size/stack- ing). Works great $150 OBO. Call 905-372-1431 WHITE PORTABLE dishwasher, works beautifully, $100. Beige stove, working $50. (905)683- 6032, 905-626-9745. 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 A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com & & & Our Special Christmas Worship Sections will publish Friday December 17, and Wednesday December 22. To advertise your “Special Christmas Services” Call Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Pastor John Bigham EVERYONE WELCOME Monday 7:30 PM Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:30 PM Bible Study Friday 7:30 PM Youth Group Sunday 10:00 AM Sunday School (All ages) 11:00 AM Worship Service 6:30 P M Evening Praise & Worship WEEKLY ACTIVITIES: Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Audley James Founders/Overseers/Sr. Pastors WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us ! Worship Times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) BAYFAIR BAPTIST CHURCH 817 Kingston Rd. PICKERING, ON L1V 2R2 (Two lights east of White’s Rd.) COME AND MEET OUR NEW SENIOR PASTOR REV. DAN COLLISON SERVICES Sunday School 9:35 am Wednesday Evening Sunday Morning 11:00 am Prayer/Bible Study Sunday Evening 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Programs for the entire family Office: (905) 839-4621 Fax: (905) 839-4622 bayfair@bellnet.ca “The Church in the heart of the community with the community at its heart” If we could be of any assistance to you, please call us at 905-837-7791 550 Kingston Rd., Pickering 905-837-7791 We i nvite you to join us. Revivaltime Tabernacle Durham A Family Oriented Community Church. The Church That Love is Building and Where Miracles are Happening C OME W ORSHIP Pre-cut trees available. Pre-cut trees available. Free shaking, baling and candy canes. Free shaking, baling and candy canes. Open 9-5 everyday through December. Open 9-5 everyday through December. Harvest Your Own Harvest Your Own Christmas Trees Christmas Trees ❖ Balsam Fir ❖ Fraser Fir ❖ Douglas Fir ❖ Balsam Fir ❖ Fraser Fir ❖ Douglas Fir ❖ Concolor Fir ❖ White Spruce ❖ Concolor Fir ❖ White Spruce ❖ Norway Spruce ❖ Colorado Spruce ❖ Norway Spruce ❖ Colorado Spruce ❖ Serbian Spruce ❖ Scotch Pine ❖ Serbian Spruce ❖ Scotch Pine ❖ Austrian Pine ❖ Austrian Pine 64 Acres To Choose From 64 Acres To Choose From $ 25 00 and up $ 25 00 and up www.speedline.ca/trees 1421 Prestonvale Rd., Courtice 1-800-311-6964 905-434-3910 2003 AWARD 2003 AWARD WINNING TREE WINNING TREE FARM FARM ~ GET APPROVED ~ Fe e l i n g l i m it e d b e ca u s e o f : • NO CREDIT • BAD CREDIT • COLLECTIONS • BANKRUPTCY • DIVORCES • REFUSED BY BANK C a l l D e r r i c k 90 5 -426 -0 05 1 Looking for a second chance at rebuilding your credit? With a variety of New & Used Import and Domestic Vehicles, put the past behind you - Start driving towards your new future today!! Car Auctioned For Charity HUGE CAR AUCTION 446 Simcoe S. Oshawa Mostly Unreserved DECEMBER 4TH 10:00 AM. SHARP Preview: 9:00 AM. Pre-Registration December 3rd. Charity BBQ 905-728-1725 JONATHAN AUCTIONS SUNDAY DECEMBER 5th, 1:00 P.M. PREVIEW 11:00AM AT 1750 MIDLAND AVENUE 416-285-0022 PA RTIAL LISTING This is only a partial listing. Don’t miss this sale. • 4 PC MAHOGANY BEDROOM SUITE Antique • 9 PC MAHOGANY DINING ROOM Antique • QUEEN SIZE SLEIGH BEDROOM SUITE • 9 PC WALNUT DINING ROOM SUITE Antique • Corner Cabinets • Numerous Antique Furniture; solid Oak Desk, Door antiques • Qurio Cabinets • Numerous A.J.Casson • Tiffany Lamps, Mirrors • Sterling Silver • China • Sterling Silver Antique Tea Sets • Fridge • TVs/VCR/DVD • Waterford Chrystal • New 7 pce. Cherry Bedroom Suite • 5 pce. Retro Oak Bedroom Suite • Jewellery • And much more AUCTION SALE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION - OSHAWA 471 SIMCOE STREET SOUTH SUNDAY DECEMBER 5, 2004 PREVIEW AT 11:00 A.M., SALE STARTS AT 12:00 NOON PARTI AL LIST - LARGE VARIETY OF GAS SCOOTERS, DIGITAL CAMERAS, CORDLESS PHONES, PRINTERS, HOUSEWARES, VARIETY OF KNIFE SETS, CUTLERY SETS, COOKWARE SETS, STOCK POTS, TOASTER OVENS, JACK LALANE JUICERS, MI- LANO LINENS, DUVETS, FEATHERBEDS, PILLOWS, COM- FORTER SETS, DUVET COVER SETS, LUGGAGES, VACUUMS, DRILL BITS, ELECTRIC DRILLS, LAMPS & CHANDELIERS, LARGE VARIETY OF TIFFANY TABLE, CEILING & FLOOR LAMPS, FIREPLACE SCREENS & PANELS, VICTORIAN LAMPS, PLANTERS, AIRBEDS, VARIETY OF INDOOR FURNITURE, HALL TABLES, MAKE-UP TABLES, MARBLE TOP HALL TABLES & STANDS, CEDAR CHESTS, METAL PLANT STANDS, PORCE- LIAN VASES & FISH BOWLS, SWORDS, GRANDFATHER & WALL CLOCKS, LIMITED EDITION PRINTS, VARIETY OF DECO- RATIVE PRINTS, JEWELLERY, GOLD EARRINGS AND CHAINS, CLUSTER RINGS WITH DIAMONDS, RUBIES, SAPPHIRES, EN- GAGEMENT RINGS, GENTS & LADIES WATCH SETS, COINS, STERLING SILVER EARRINGS, CHAINS & BRACELETS, TREADMILL ETC. TOO MANY TO LIST, SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS. SALE PERFORMED BY KINGS LIQUIDATORS INC. (905) 625-8057 TERMS: CASH, VISA & MASTER CARD. Remembering Our Loved Ones In C h r i s t m a s C h r i s t m a s C h r i s t m a s T r i b u t e s T r i b u t e s T r i b u t e s N o w Now P u b l i s h i n g Publishing o n on S u n d a y Sunday D e c . 1 9 , 2 0 0 4 Dec. 19, 2004 D i d Y o u K n o w ... Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a colour (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website Fo r further information please call our Classified Sales Representative 905-683-0707 To r. Line 1-416-798-7259 We are an alternative to the traditional funeral home In an increasingly complex world, it is nice to know that there are simpler services available to commemorate a life lived. We can help you plan ahead: Burial or cremation. Just give us a call at (905)668-9329 to arrange a visit that suits your schedule, and we’ll take care of the rest. Terry Mouland, Manager/Funeral Director Durham Cremation Services Inc. 201-101 Mary Street West (At Brock Street) Whitby ON, L1N 2R4 email: simplecremation@bellnet.ca Oshawa Civic Auditorium Spring Home Show March 2005 Cal Devon to book your space 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 03, 2004 www.durhamregion.com Service with a smile! For Great Job Opportunities check out our general employment section Our Classifieds will get you what you want. Place one today for fast results call 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 41 A/P you should go ™ toytoy gr eat toysunder $20 express All aboard. Next stop the Winners Toy Shop where you’ll find all the hottest games,building and playsets,dolls and even educational software –at 30-50%less*.This is your children’s ticket to toy paradise– and your chance to become their biggest hero. Does it get any better than that? Available at all Winners stores except Robson & Granville - Vancouver, Edmonton City Centre, Stephen Avenue Walk - Calgary, King & Spadina - To r onto, Place Montreal Trust. *vs specialty and department store prices. select styles only. prices as marked.©2004 Winners PICKERING 1899 Brock Road south of Kingston Road AJAX Durham Centre - 40 Kingston Road East WHITBY Thickson Ridge Power Centre - 1650 Victoria Street OSHAWA Five Points Mall - 1199 Ritson Road North Now with 40 stores in the Greater Toronto Area. For the store nearest you, visit www.winners.ca or call 1-877-WINN-877. And, don’t forget about our Winners Gift Card –the endless-possibilities present. A/P PAGE 42 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Standings as of Nov. 28. TYKE DIVISION Team Name/Colour G W L T GF GA Pts. Pickering Village-Source for Sports-Black 7 7 0 0 46 16 14 Durham Windows-Navy 7 7 0 0 42 15 14 Carroll Home Improvements-Royal 7 6 1 0 42 20 12 Fujiki Dental-Teal 7 4 3 0 39 34 8 Bay Cycle Sports Excellence-Gold 7 3 3 1 32 34 7 Wal-Mart/Charmin-Orange 7 2 5 0 29 43 4 Long & McQuade-Forest Green 7 2 5 0 21 37 4 Whitby Toyota-Red 7 1 5 1 25 37 3 Grand Homes-Eggplant 7 1 6 0 21 42 2 Durham Regional Police Association-White 7 0 5 2 19 38 2 NOVICE DIVISION Team Name/Colour G W L T GF GA Pts. McDonald’s-Royal 8 7 1 0 39 11 14 Whitby Toyota-Orange 8 6 2 0 57 29 12 Smart Die & Design-Red 8 6 2 0 42 28 12 Traincan-Grey 8 5 2 1 48 30 11 Marketing Solutions-Eggplant 8 5 2 1 44 25 11 Giant Tiger-Gold 8 5 3 0 35 29 10 Pickering Village - Source for Sports-Green 8 4 3 1 28 30 9 Fujiki Dental-Forest 8 3 4 1 27 32 7 Bay Cycle - Sports Excellence-Black 8 1 6 1 25 39 3 Hazmasters-Teal 8 1 6 1 15 55 3 KC’s Pets-Navy 8 1 7 0 27 46 2 Rodman’s Heating-White 8 1 7 0 14 48 2 ATOM DIVISION Team Name/Colour G W L T GF GA Pts. Air IQ-Navy 7 5 2 0 37 30 10 Data Centre Technologies Corp.-Grey 7 5 2 0 36 19 10 Mr. Sub Westney South-White 7 5 2 0 27 21 10 Starling Pool & Spa-Forest 7 4 3 0 26 21 8 Firestone Pickering-Purple 7 3 2 2 33 37 8 C&A Frost Home Improvements-Eggplant 7 3 3 1 39 37 7 Ontario Hyundai-Black 7 3 3 1 34 31 7 To tal Home Comfort-Royal 7 3 3 1 23 21 7 Bay Cycle - Sports Excellence-Green 7 3 4 0 41 38 6 Flaherty McCarthy Barristers-Brown 7 3 4 0 28 27 6 Customized Training Wheels-Gold 7 3 4 0 23 25 6 Fujiki Dental-Teal 7 2 3 2 21 29 6 Pizza Pizza-Orange 7 2 4 1 23 29 5 John Boddy Homes-Red 7 1 6 0 16 42 2 TOP GOAL SCORER Marco Mastrangelo – Bay Cycle – Sports Excellence 17 goals TOP ASSISTS Dylan Ormerod – Firestone Pickering 10 assists TOTAL POINTS Dylan Ormerod – Firestone Pickering 25 pts. TOP GOALIE Lucas Kennedy – Data Centre Technologies Corp. 3.000 GAA AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Nov. 23. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS FLIGHT ‘A’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Nancy Dundas, Trevor Dundas; 2. Joanne Marden, Peter Lipscomb. EAST-WEST 1. Saad Dahdouh, George Zakhem; 2. Irv Ashraf, Mike Norman. FLIGHT ‘B’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Irwin Schwartz, Frank VanderBruggen. EAST-WEST 1. Wallace Browne, Ron Haney; 2. Joe Kryzanowski, Denis Erwin. FLIGHT ‘C’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Judy Denby, Nancy Adams; 2. Bernice Clunas, Gail Lederer. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 15. GAME ONE Gallantry’s Eatery 49 vs. Accent Building Sciences 40. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Elman McLean 18, Ian Grant 15, Ted Piotrowski 9, Frank Gallo 6. Accent: Tony Oliver 10, Mike Horn 7, Rick Jones 7, Tom Recalis 7. GAME TWO West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 67 vs. Van Kempen 56. TOP SCORERS West Hill: Conrad Davis 31, Paul Vorvis 10, David Voth 8, Bill Boston 7. Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 26, Don MacDonald 10, Kevin Walker 10, Tom Rowen 8. GAME THREE Warwick Publishing 77 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 50. TOP SCORERS Warwick: Rod Fraser 35, Luke Lukkonen 20, Ian Campbell 15. Knights: Karl Hutchinson 16, Mike Jovanov 10, Jude Calliste 9, Steve Leahy 8. GAME FOUR Lakar Carpentry 45 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 42. TOP SCORERS Lakar: Alberto Daros 13, Gord Brown 8, Horace Peterkin 8, Jim Bowen 8. Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 19, Don Leahy 11, John Esposito 6. GAME FIVE Verifeye 50 vs. Synergy Trade Group 33. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Bill Warren 18, Bill Linton 13, Roger Young 8, George Iordanov 6. Synergy: Claude Feig 13, Reuben Newman 8, Corrado Roccasalva 7. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 22. GAME ONE Gallantry’s Eatery 51 vs. Lakar Carpentry 47. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Elman McLean 22, Paul Schiwkiw 10, Ian Grant 9, Frank Gallo 6. Lakar: Gord Brown 22, Alberto Daros 8, Fred Dever 7. GAME TWO Van Kempen 56 vs. Synergy Trade Group 35. TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 35, Bill Hart 12, Bob Bracht 6. Synergy: Reuben Newman 14, Steve Hewitt 6, Orin Taylor 5. GAME THREE West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 47 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 42. TOP SCORERS West Hill: Conrad Davis 19, Eric Hamdic 12, David Voth 8. Ell-Rod Holdings: Don Leahy 15, Ivor Walker 10, Collin Exeter 8. GAME FOUR Accent Building Sciences 39 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 37 TOP SCORERS Accent: Frank Tuitt 13, Tony Oliver 12, Ron Pella 5, Mike Horn 5. Knights: Dave Bayliss 13, Karl Hutchinson 11, Walter Scherzinger 6. GAME FIVE Warwick Publishing 48 vs. Verifeye 45. TOP SCORERS Warwick: Sherwin James 14, Ian Campbell 11, Rod Fraser 13, Derrick Jaggall 5. Verifeye: Roger Young 19, George Iordanov 11, Bill Linton 11. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 29. GAME ONE Lakar Carpentry 77 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 52. TOP SCORERS Lakar: Gord Brown 23, John Fleming 17, Alberto Daros 12, Jim Bowen 11. Knights: Steve Leahy 27, Mike Jovanov 16. GAME TWO Gallantry’s Eatery 68 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 50. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Elman McLean 25, Ian Grant 12, Barry Wood 12, Ted Piotrowski 12. GAME THREE Verifeye 70 vs. Accent Building Sciences 56. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Bill Warren 20, George Iordanov 18, Randy Filinski 13, Steve Holmes 9. Accent: Tony Oliver 26, Rick Jones 9, Frank Tuitt 7, Tom Recalis 6. GAME FOUR Van Kempen 55 vs. Warwick Publishing 41. TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 21, Don MacDonald 15, Tom Rowen 13. Warwick: Ian Campbell 10, Rod Fraser 8, Derrick Jaggall 8, Sherwin James 6. GAME FIVE Ell-Rod Holdings 45 vs. Synergy Trade Group 36 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 23, John Esposito 10, Collin Exeter 6, Don Leahy 6. Synergy: Claude Feig 11, Orin Taylor 9, Rueben Newman 8, Jim Noel 6. AJAX KINSMEN TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE Results of championship games played on Nov. 27 CHAMPIONSHIP: A thrilling final wrapped up another great season of football. Hampton came from behind and then held off Mellor Insurance on a last-minute drive to win 20 - 18. Both teams played with determination and the outcome was only sealed on the second last play of the game. Congratulations to Hampton. CONSOLATION BOWL: Discovery Bay defeated BW Custom SPIRIT BOWL: Marlin Travel defeated Thermos TOILET BOWL: Omron defeated Renown Electric OHA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS As of Dec. 2 TEAM GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS GAA North York Rangers 29 21 5 3 0 151 94 45 3.24 St. Michael’s Buzzers 29 21 5 1 2 142 86 45 2.97 Wexford Raiders 27 20 3 3 1 123 63 44 2.33 Markham Waxers 28 18 9 1 0 108 94 37 3.36 Pickering Panthers 29 17 9 1 2 128 108 37 3.72 Vaughan Vipers 29 12 12 3 2 88 100 29 3.45 Thornhill Thunderbirds 28 10 18 0 0 88 115 20 4.11 Oshawa Legionaires 26 4 18 1 3 49 134 12 5.15 Ajax Axemen 27 0 24 1 2 61 139 3 5.15 PICKERING PANTHERS STATISTICS PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM Phil McIlhone 29 16 15 31 +10 41 Jeff Birr 29 13 14 27 +3 20 Derek Lynden 20 13 12 25 +3 44 Kyle Roulston 27 4 20 24 +4 62 Andrew Dissanayake 29 8 15 23 +5 34 Chris Chappell 28 5 16 21 +3 2 Ryan Annesley 28 3 18 21 +6 12 Aaron Zimner 27 7 11 18 +7 6 Jeremy Whelan 10 11 7 17 +9 73 Cody Smith 27 8 9 17 +7 46 John Soames 23 6 11 17 +13 20 Danny Sullivan 23 6 11 17 +7 57 Mark Cornacchia 28 3 13 16 +6 26 Greg Riggs 29 6 7 13 +12 12 Justin Fox 27 5 7 12 +13 18 John Scrymgeour 18 4 7 11 +4 20 Michael Banwell 28 2 5 7 +14 44 Mike Rapson 5 1 5 6 +5 37 Joel Lenius 25 2 3 5 -4 25 Richard Schofield 3 1 2 3 +2 0 Kyle Vandebospoort 15 1 2 3 +7 18 Ryan Daniels 18 0 3 3 N/A 4 Kyle Ramsay 2 1 1 2 +2 2 Bryan Schermele 16 0 2 2 N/A 0 Mike McFarlane 1 1 0 1 +1 0 Robert Bentley 2 0 0 0 +2 0 Adam Bell 1 0 0 0 +2 0 Steve Koufis 1 0 0 0 +1 0 Chris Paul 1 0 0 0 E 0 Matt Miller 4 0 0 0 E 0 Cody Pollard 1 0 0 0 E 0 Brent Shearer 1 0 0 0 E 0 Chris Harrison 3 0 0 0 -1 2 Nick Holmgren 1 0 0 0 -1 0 Marcus Carroll 3 0 0 0 -3 0 Stefan Carnegie 2 0 0 0 E 2 Robert Nash 1 0 0 0 E 0 Capture the excitement in your child s eyes upon a treasured visit with Santa at the Toyland Castle. Saint Nick s here until the 23rd and you don t want to miss what he s brought in his sleigh.A free treat for your child. Plus baby s celebrating their first Christmas* will receive a free Stack & Play toy from the Russ® Baby Collection and $5 off any photo pack- age.Commemorate your child s visit by adding a Santa Fun CD,photo keychain or holiday frame to any photo package. Don t forget to drop off a letter to Santa at his North Pole mailbox – he ll answer them all. Smiles,wishes and holiday cheer …O,yeah! www.oshawacentre.com SEARS THE BAY ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS STAPLES CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY Holiday Hours starting November 27 Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm North of Hwy 401,intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2 • 905.728.6231 or 905.686.6408 * Baby's born after December 23, 2003. One gift per baby while quantities last. Cookie Graham treats courtesy of: Smile with Santa Now to December 23 Scoreboard DECEMBER 3, 2004 We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 43 A/P A/P PAGE 44 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Every child is gifted The 2004 Santa Claus Fund goal is $1.3 million. One day, every disadvantaged child will have a gift for the holidays. Today, thanks to you, more than 45,000 children will receive gift boxes. With your help, we make more than a newspaper. We make a difference. Please print clearly Please make cheque payable to: The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund,13 0 Commercial Avenue, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5 Enclosed is my cheque or money order for $.................... Name Address City/town Province Postal code Telephone number To donate by VISA or MasterCard, call 416-869-4847 Online: www.thestar.com/santaclausfund I would like my contribution published as follows:Example 1: In memory of Mrs. Smith, Example 2: Anonymous Example 3: In lieu of Xmas gift to clients of Smith & Co. Acknowledgement cards are available upon request, call 416-869-4533 The Toronto Star Children’s Charities Registration# 119267425RR0001 Ajax-based team soars at provincial trampoline qualifier AJAX — SkyDragons trampolinists bounced to good results at the first Pro- vincial Cup qualifying meet in Scarborough last week- end. Hosted at Pope John Paul II Secondary School, the meet was attended by clubs from across Ontario and the U.S. SkyDragons athletes soared, including a gold- medal performance by Munro Chambers in the level ‘B’ men’s category. Thomas Chambers cap- tured silver in the same di- vision. Other results were: Anika Reece, sixth, level ‘C’ women; Caitlin Tiz- zard, seventh, Sara Hunt, 10th, level ‘B’ women; Co- rissa Vivian, fifth, level ‘A’ women. The SkyDragons repre- sent the Durham District School Board. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 45 A/P Brand new custom built homes, Rosebank and Sheppard - gorgeous 4 bdrms, 2 storey, brick and stone exterior, hardwood floors, maple kitchen, oak staircase with wrought iron pickets, computer nook, 9ft ceil- ings main floor, cold room, vinyl windows, coiffered ceilings, gas fireplace, central air conditioning, 5 brand new appliances!! 100% complete, ready to move in immediately! Great location in Pickering, walk to schools, shops and transit. $389,900 SATURDAY DECEMBER 4 & SUNDAY DECEMBER 5 ~ 2-5PM 509 SHEPPARD AVENUELEO BARRASSO* 905 477-0011 or 416 616-6669 All-Stars Realty Inc ONLY 1 L E F T *Sales Representative **Associate Broker ***Broker/Owner ****Licensed Assistant View these listings on-line @www.durhamregion.com TOM PANKRAC* 1-866- 273-1333 SUN. DEC. 5, 2-4 P.M. 128 CHATFIELD, AJAX Lovely 3 bdrm. starter with many nice upgrades. Hardwood in liv. rm., din. rm., ceramics in oak kitchen. Finished bsmt. DIR: Take Westney N. of Hwy. 2, turn left on Ravenscroft. Follow signs. Call Tom Pankrac 1-866-273-1333. $229,900INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED SHERRY LANGEN, Sales Representative 905-424-9372 WEISS REALTY LTD. “Wisdom is knowing what path to take... integrity is taking it” SAT. DECEMBER 4, 1-3 P.M. 625 SPRINGVIEW DR., PICKERING Offered at $299,900. Beautiful 1900 sq. ft. corner lot home. 2nd floor family room with woodburning fireplace. 3 bdrms. Excellent neighbourhood. Walk to schools and shopping. SAT. & SUN. DEC. 4 & 5, 1-3 P.M. 20 ROBERSON DR., AJAX This beautiful John Boddy home backs onto Riverside Golf Course. Enjoy the four full bedrooms plus library. Beautiful appointed main floor with a huge open kitchen with both breakfast bar and a spacious breakfast nook. The house is just shy of 4000 sq. ft. and a mere 16 months of age. Hardwood floors, oak staircase, stainless steel appliances, ceramic hallway and kitchen and on and on. Join me this Saturday or Sunday. A great Christmas gift, albeit extravagant at $649,000. MIKE WEYMES 905-822-6900 Toll Free: 1-877-822-6900 weymes@royallepage.caRoyal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd., Broker 26 THORNCROFT CRES. SUN., DEC. 5 2-4 P.M. Desirable South Ajax! Great neighbourhood close to everything. Fabulous house with beautiful hardwood floors, magnificent curb appeal, stunning oak kitchen with all the built-ins, sliding glass door walk-out to an inground pool with custom decking, fencing & lighting. Finished basement with fireplace. Move-in condition. AGATHE SCHONFELD Associate Broker 416- 699-9292 Hallmark Realty Ltd. Broker OPEN H O U S E SAT. , DEC. 4 2-4 PM * Custom built home * Finished basement with oak wet bar * Separate side entrance to basement * Potential in-law ** 4 bedroom fully detached 5 level sidesplit ** 2 wood burning fireplaces ***NOTE: Lot size 178 *** Gorgeous backyard with huge concrete patio and deck ** Great location!! Call Steve now 905-839-7449. 756 SHEPPARD AVE., ( Whites/Sheppard) STEVE KOSTKA* 905 839-7449$329,900RR oug e Riv er R e al ty L t d . MINUTES TO PICKERING, 401 & 407 350 WHTIEVALE ROAD SAT., DEC. 4 2-4 P.M. SARAH O’NEILL* 416- 487-4343 The Mills Team$699,900 COUNTRY LIVING IN THE CITY - Nestled in the historic hamlet of Whitevale. Spectacular century home with yesterday’s charm & today’s updates. Situated on 1.81 acres, surrounded by Seaton Hiking Trail, Duffins Creek & Conservation area. 4 bdrms., 4 bathrooms & main floor family room. Income potential basement apartment or nanny/in-law suite. Detached 2 car garage with workshop. Hot tub and your own private golf green. The home you’ve been waiting for! Call for a private viewing. Sarah O’Neill*, Prudential Sadie Moranis Realty 416-487-4343. ¥Great Pickering location near Fairport & Glenanna in prestigious neighbourhood. ¥John Boddy Bridlewood model. ¥Many upgrades including extensive hardwood floors. ¥Incredible deck & hot tub in backyard. ¥Huge family room with fireplace. ¥Finished recreation room. Central air conditioner. ¥Asking price $309,900 SUN., DEC. 5, 2-4 P.M. 1500 SILVERSPRUCE This beautiful 4 bedroom backsplit features hardwood floors, newer windows and roof, newer furnace and CAC. A wonderful 3 year old inground pool awaits you with $1000s spent on landscaping all nestled in a private back yard with no neighbours at the rear. Centrally located in Pickering near schools, the town centre and the rec centre. At just $309,900 this one won t last SUN., DEC. 5, 2-4 P.M. 1952 LODGE ROUGE RIVER REALTY LTD. BARRIE COX* 905 839-7449 9-1550 Kingston Road ................................................ 905-831-4100 LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! 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