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The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 49,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 B R U C EBRUCE B I S S E L LBISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) BB U I C KBUICK P O N T I A CPONTIAC L T D .LTD. 683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com Come see it today! Come see it today! Power windows, Po w e r l o c k s , keyless entry, 4-whe e l A B S , OnStar, Dual sliding s i d e doors, 7 passenger s e a t i n g , AM/FM CD player wi t h M P 3 playbac k. $24,525 2006 Montana SV6 2006 Montana SV6 Price plus licence, taxes and admin. REAL ANGELS Service helps honour loved ones Page 30 WINGS Pickering teens in the corps Page 15 Friends get personal Pickering group hears of hospital’s impact By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Pentti Lassila laid in his bed in the rehab department at the Ajax and Pickering hospital in a vegetative state. Having just suffered a severe stroke, the then 71-year-old was living on a diet of baby food and thickened water. He couldn’t walk; and unable to get to the washroom, was forced to wear a diaper. Feeling hopeless and helpless, he began thinking it would be nice if he went to sleep and never woke up. One night, while he was still con- sumed by his depression, a nurse came in to sit with him and com- fort him. She took his hand in hers and held it. Mr. Lassila felt a drop of water on his hand and then an- other. “I suddenly realized this nurse, who I didn’t even know, was hold- ing my hand and crying for me,” he says. “I no longer wanted to die, I wanted to live. This is the sort of care we can’t let disappear.” Tuesday night, Mr. Lassila re- counted his story of care three years ago at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in the coun- cil chambers of the Pickering Civic Complex. The 60 people who had come out to learn about the Friends of the Ajax-Pickering Hospital and to show their support sat silently while he told his tale, his voice breaking as he related what it was like when his leg moved on its own for the first time following the stroke. Pickering MP wants rapper barred; move called ‘silly’, ‘ignorant’ By Jillian Follert Staff Writer PICKERING — A local politician is trying to block controversial rap- per 50 Cent from performing a slate of concerts in Canada next month, condemning the artist for his criminal past and vio- lent lyrics. Earlier this week, Scar- borough East MP Dan Mc- Te ague sent a letter to Immigration Minister Joe Volpe, asking that 50 Cent be turned back at the border when he tries to enter the country for a seven-stop tour in December. The artist is believed to have a criminal record, which would re- quire him to obtain a ministerial permit in order to enter the country. Despite the fact that thousands of these permits are handed out each year, Mr. McTeague is urging the Minister not to grant one in this case. “The law should be upheld, if you have a criminal record you are inadmissible to Canada,” he said, after appearing on CTV’s Canada AM to debate the issue Wednes- day morning. “I am also concerned about contributing to the already great amount of gun carnage in this area...why should we allow the mes- sage to be sent to young people that gun violence is acceptable?” As well, Mr. McTeague said it is inappropriate to welcome a per- former who promotes gun violence, to a city that has seen a surge of shooting deaths in the last year. “This isn’t about censorship, it’s about providing leadership,” he said. As chairman of the Ajax Diversity Advisory Committee, Alton Atkin- son is always looking for ways to de- crease violence in the community, but he said shutting out artists is not the answer. “It’s silly and it’s ignorant,” he said. 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For all intents and purposes, the cam- paign has already begun. The Liber- als are unveiling billions of dollars in new spending to entice voters, while the Conservatives have recruited Allan Cut- ler as their candidate in Ottawa South. He’s the former civil servant who first raised questions about mismanage- ment in the federal advertising branch, responsible for what came to be known as the sponsorship scandal or Adscam. The original Conservative motion had slammed the ruling Liberals, citing “corruption, scandal, and gross abuse of public funds for political purposes” as reasons why the House no longer has confidence in the government. The motion was amended, however, as NDP leader Jack Layton had said he would support a “very, very simple” motion that merely states the government does not have the House’s confidence. Given the precarious state of the Lib- eral government, the three major par- ties have been in election mode almost since the last one, in June 2004. Locally, the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP parties have candidates ready in the rid- ings of Pickering-Scarborough East and Ajax-Pickering. In fact, it’s deja vu in Pickering-Scar- borough East, as Liberal incumbent Dan McTe ague will again face Conservative Tim Dobson and New Democratic Party hopeful Gary Dale. The Green Party has yet to select a candidate. In Ajax-Pickering, two of the three candidates are running again. Liberal incumbent Mark Holland and Kevin Modeste of the NDP are running. Rondo Thomas is carrying the Conservative Party banner. Again, the Green Party hasn’t selected a candidate. Catch up on all the election news around Durham by logging on to dur- hamregion.com. searchkeyword: fedelect2006 Just one more way to get your community news newsdurhamregion.com 2006 Let the election campaigning begin “50 Cent isn’t my cup of tea, but I know that violence in the com- munity has deeper roots than a performer. We have to deal with socio-inequalities first...this is a short-sighted, band-aid solu- tion.” Mr. Atkinson added that real- istic approaches are needed, like the forum his committee is plan- ning for Dec. 1, where parents, school board officials, police and politicians from Ajax will gather to discuss escalating violence in the area. 50 Cent, also known as Curtis Jackson, became a household name in 2003 with the release of his debut album ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’. In March of this year, his second album ‘The Massa- cre’ produced a run of Billboard chart toppers and last month Paramount Pictures released a movie also titled ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ in which the rapper stars as a inner city drug dealer who turns away from crime to pursue a music career. 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DON’TDON’T PAY ‘TILPAY ‘TIL SPRING!!SPRING!! ✦ Violence from page 1 Violence has deeper roots in community sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at NEWS ADVERTISER As a member of the Friends, Mr. Lassila is try- ing to gather community support for the hospital’s redevelopment. As well, the group is fighting to keep services, such as rehab and obstetrics, at the hospital, and to keep their hospital a full-service facility that is able to meet the needs of the growing community. “If we don’t have it, where are (people) going to go?” he asked. The meeting in Pickering was the second in a series of three the group is holding to educate the public and gather support. At the Nov. 15 meeting in Ajax, 200 peo- ple came out. The meetings wrap up in Whitby Nov. 29. The group is urging resi- dents to send letters to local MPs, as well as Minister of Health George Smitherman and Minister of Public In- frastructure Renewal David Caplan, asking for the ex- pansion to be approved. Angelo DiClemente said he thought the expansion was on track until he heard from Bill Parish, the group’s co-chair- man, about the meetings. “I really didn’t know about the situation,” he said. “It is some- thing that we all have to be aware of.” After listening to the Friends panel make its pre- sentations, he said it sound- ed like there were two fights. “Would it be strategically better if we did first things first and then worked on the second?” he wondered, add- ing he thought the expan- sion message was getting confused. Mr. Parish said they can’t turn their backs on fighting for services, but Mr. DiCle- mente wondered if it would be bet- ter to fight on two fronts. Ron Hal- liday said this is an important fight, so important there should have been 1,000 people at the meeting. “You have to get a little more tough; you’re not going to win it this way,” he said. “You have to be more nasty with Queen’s Park.” Dr. Magdi Gaid, an anes- thesiologist at RVAP, agreed the Friends need to take a different approach. “All the emotion you see here tonight is well and good but it’s not going to move us one step,” he said. “Now is our chance. We have to act as a team. You have to be- lieve Ajax needs to exist and be full service.” He said they need to pre- pare a business case of sup- port and take it directly to Queen’s Park. Mr. Parish thanked ev- eryone for their suggestions and said that’s one of the things they were hoping to get out of these meetings. The Whitby meeting is at the Whitby Public Library, 405 Dundas St. West, in Room 1B. 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We will have a Large Selection of Doug Laird Prints available for purchase at Special Prices. CASH ADVANCE CENTERS MONEY TRANSFERS INJURY ADVANCES PAYDAY LOANS up to $1,000 O CR DITNE NCESARES Y 310-4PAY For a location near you call (4729) Ajax... 11 Harwood Ave. S. Pickering... First Pickering Place Covering Durham’s education ccrimi@durhamregion.comREPORTER CRYSTAL CRIMINEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 Pentti Lassila ✦ Residents from page 1 Residents encourage Friends to separate hospital issues P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR We have to find a lasting arts fix If anything’s been evident over the past year and a half where the Durham West Arts Centre is concerned, it’s that all involved continue to exceed expectations. From the multitude of shows, highlighted by the fabulous Tom Thomson exhibit this year, to the various innovative programs, and most importantly, to the additional level of awareness the centre has generated for the arts in Ajax, Pickering and beyond, DWAC has made an immediate and culturally important impact. But its very existence is now up in the air given it needs a big funding increase from the Town of Ajax and City of Pickering if it’s to survive long-term and realize the dream of many to see a permanent regional arts centre in Ajax or Pickering. Executive director Angie Littlefield made her case to Ajax councillors two weeks back, asking that the Town’s grant of $25,000 in each of the last two years be increased to $90,000 per year. She will make the same request to Pickering coun- cillors, who have also provided $50,000 over the last two years. In Ajax, Ms. Littlefield was met with support for the centre’s work, but some reluctance, given the reality that every municipal dollar is already stretched. Ms. Littlefield pointed out there is no dedicated centre for the thousands of youth in our communities with an interest in the arts. If we want to continue to foster a love of the arts in a new generation, this decision needs to be weighed care- fully. A regional arts centre will deliver untold benefits to all. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish has asked for a business plan that clearly sets out where the centre is going, not only tomor- row, but going forward. Given the centre’s history, they will almost assuredly deliver a plan and follow through on all the details proposed. But, more than a plan is needed. Residents have to speak up and tell their councillors and the mayor how important the arts are to our community. Now’s the time to demonstrate the commitment that is so clearly here. That will also mean funding commitments from community groups, businesses and residents alike. We need all sides and all voices to come together on this partnership and find the difficult solution. NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief To ny Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail 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 newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community Newspa- per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- dian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, To r onto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member news- papers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any adver- tisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Advertising con- tent of the News Advertiser is copy- righted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the vol- ume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submis- sions have been chosen for publica- tion. T he Friends of the Ajax-Pickering hospital should be applauded for their efforts. The group of concerned residents is fighting to better the hospital they care so passionately about. It is holding meetings to educate residents and enlist their support. The Nov. 15 Ajax meeting attracted 200 people and Tuesday night another 60 came out in Pickering; they head to Whitby Nov. 29 to wrap things up. Despite their passion and good in- tentions, the Friends’ fight can appear confusing because they don’t just have one main concern, but rather three. Co-chairman Bill Parish laid them out as 1) the approval of the Ajax expansion 2) developing the hospital as the major hospital for west Durham and with full services and 3) how to deal with the hospital’s deficit without losing services at Ajax. On the expansion issue, the Friends and the community should be work- ing with the board and the administra- tion since they all want the same thing. However, there is a conflict between the two sides because of the second fight and the fear that services are going to be transferred to the Centenary site. This conflict seems to be preventing all sides from presenting a united front in the crucial last leg of the expansion battle. But no one can afford to present a fragmented message. The Ministry of Health can not be given even the small- est of reasons not to approve the plan or to delay the approval. The community has worked so hard. It’s share of $21.7 million is in the bank and the plans have been drawn up. All that is needed is the green light from the government. The case is airtight. The numbers clearly illustrate Ajax needs the expansion and needs it now. The emergency room is already handling more than double the patients it was built for and the lab is so cramped staff have safety concerns (not to mention the countless other depart- ments that need attention). The situa- tion will only get worse as the explosive growth in the area continues. A man at the Pickering meeting made this same observation, wondering if it wouldn’t be better to win the first bat- tle and then work on the second. The answer given by both Mr. Parish and hospital staff was ‘no.’ The Friends don’t need to put their fight for a full service hospital on the back burner, but maybe they do need to have separate commit- tees or separate meetings. This issue is too important to risk confusing the public and in turn the government when they receive the thousands of letters from voters who want their hospital expanded. Now. Danielle Milley’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail dmilley@durhamregion.com. Clarity needed in hospital effort Danielle Milley staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com Keep on searching and you will find God To the editor: Re: Now Playing: God the Video Game, Neil Crone column, Nov. 13. Although it is difficult to understand war and killing, it is reality and something we need to be able to discuss with our children. We can be thankful that the Philistines were defeat- ed long ago and are not a powerful, evil nation, threatening to take over our country today. This should be especially easy to appreciate following our observance of Remembrance Day last week. It’s wonderful that you see God in nature, art and music but He is active in a very personal way in many churches and individuals’ lives, bringing healing and freedom from anxiety, depression, fear and guilt. As people learn that God loves and forgives them, they can learn to love and forgive themselves and others. Seek Him with all your heart and you will find Him. If you are interested in getting to know God better, try reading a Bible with prayer and an open mind. By the way, I don’t think God would appreciate being called a woman any more than you would Neil. Sharon Thompson, Courtice durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 7 P It’s better to give AND receive! Receive a FREE entrée*at East Side Mario’s (valued up to $15.99) when you purchase $150 in Pickering Town Centre Gift Certificates from Wednesday, November 23rd to Wednesday, November 30th. See Guest Services for full details. *One Free entrée coupon per person, per visit. While quantities last. 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Donations can be made at any Pickering fire station and will be distributed by the Pickering Pentecostal Church to children in need. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 9 A/P ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE PROPOSED GROWTH PLAN FOR THE GREATER GOLDEN HORSESHOE On November 24, 2005, Ontario’s Ministry of Public Infrastructure Renewal released a Proposed Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. It has been developed under the authority of the Places To Grow Act, 2005 and is available for public review and comment. The Greater Golden Horseshoe is the shaded area on the adjacent map. The Ontario government is planning strategically for population and economic growth. The Proposed Growth Plan includes policies to promote a competitive economy, protect our environment and build strong and vibrant communities. 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OR $1.16 A DAY (AFTER M.I.R) Desktops starting at: $499 Desktops starting at: $499 Notebooks starting at: $699 Notebooks starting at: $699 $1698 $1199 DOUBLE YOUR MEMORY &DOUBLE YOUR HARD DRIVE FOR FREE! 7:30pm Until Wednesday Ajax residents want to keep their reusable garbage bins, says Town councillor DURHAM — Reusable garbage cans, clear bags and compost pails were some things council- lors asked about during discus- sions on Durham Region’s new waste management program. A Nov. 16, works committee discussion on the new program was sparked by a letter from the City of Oshawa, which included a request to defer the use of clear plastic bags for curbside collec- tion. The new program starts in July and reduces household garbage to four bags every two weeks and requires clear plastic bags be used for items that can- not be recycled or composted. “It seems of all things people want to retain it’s their garbage cans,” said Ajax Councillor Scott Crawford. Commissioner of works Cliff Curtis said residents won’t have to get rid of their enclosed con- tainers, but they’ll have to bag waste. He added the Region’s contract is for bag, not can, pick- up. If a clear bag features too many items which can be recycled or composted, it will be left at the curb with a note attached ex- plaining why, said Mr. Curtis. He added people can use opaque bags for private garbage. In response to questions about the green compost bins, Mr. Curtis said people can purchase extra ones, although he didn’t have the price of doing so avail- able, and if a container is broken it will be replaced for free. The bin package to be sent out costs the Region $22, and includes a large and small pail, some biode- gradeable bags and a schedule of collection, said Mr. Curtis. Region gets q uestioned about new waste management program FRIDAY, NOV. 25 SALE: St. Martin’s Anglican Church holds a new-to-you sale from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the church, 1201 St. Martin’s Dr., featuring clothing for the whole family, a white elephant table, toys, and books. Call 905-839-4257. ADDICTION: The Serenity Group holds a 12-step recov- ery meeting at 8 p.m. at the Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all kinds, including co-dependen- cy. Child care program can be arranged with advance notice. Call 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the evenings). BAKE SALE: The Community Living Association of Ajax-Pick- ering and Whitby holds a fund- raising vendor and bake sale, with proceeds going to the Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge United Wa y. It’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 36 Emperor St., Ajax. It’s also being held Saturday, Nov. 26 during the same hours. Call 905-427-3300. SATURDAY, NOV. 26 BAZAAR: A ‘Spirit of Christ- mas Bazaar’ is at the Amber- lea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Rd. N., in Pickering, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with apple pies, handmade crafts, baked goods, hot lunches, children’s craft and gingerbread cookie decorat- ing. No admission charge, no vendors. Call 905-420-1802. PET SANTA PICS: The Humane Society of Durham Region is holding its annual ‘Pet Pics with Ol’ St. Nick’ fund- raiser at Vandermeer Nursery and Garden Centre, corner of Lakeridge Road and Bayly Street in Ajax, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cost is $8.50, which in- cludes a 4-x-6 framed picture. Continues Sunday at the same time. Call 905-433-2022 ext. 0. CRAFT SHOW: Highbush Pub- lic School, 605 Stroud’s La., Pickering, holds its I believe... Christmas Magic craft show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis- sion is $2 and free for children under 13. Call 905-839-5289. BAKE SALE: The Community Living Association of Ajax- Pickering and Whitby holds a fundraising vendor and bake sale, with proceeds going to the Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge United Way. It’s from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 36 Emperor St., Ajax. 905-427-3300. SUNDAY, NOV. 27 HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE: Featuring Avon, Tupperware, the work of local craftspeople and other local businesses. Ta k es place at A Growing Experience, 1750 Plummer St., Unit 20, in Pickering in sup- port of Luke’s Place, a local resource centre that offers support to woman abuse sur- vivors and their children. Runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis- sion is free. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 CARPET BOWLING: Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club bowls every Monday and Thursday at 9:20 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Beginners are wel- come, but should come early. Call Evelyn at 905-683-2947. TUESDAY, NOV. 29 DIABETES INFORMATION: The Canadian Diabetes As- sociation holds the Diabetes Symposia 2005 at the Lviv Hall, 38 Lviv Blvd., in Oshawa from 6 to 9 p.m. Everyone welcome to come hear two keynote speakers and see a variety of exhibits on a wide range of diabetes-related topics. The event is free. Call 416-408-7144. BID EUCHRE: Spend an afternoon or evening playing cards with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Tues- day and Friday at 1 p.m. and every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Newcomers should arrive early. Call Dave at 905-839- 3471 for Tuesday euchre, Lois at 905-686-8040 for Thursday and Lisa at 905-428-6160 for Friday. SENIORS’ GROUP: The Ajax Senior Citizens’ Friend- ship Club’s Tuesday Morning Discussion Group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. The group holds its annual general meeting. Visi- tors are welcome. Call 905- 683-7799 (Louise Johnson), 905-428-8711 (Shirley Bruce). PARENT SUPPORT: The As- sociation of Parent Support Groups meets every Tuesday in Ajax at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids involved in drugs, alco- hol, running away, dropping out of school, crimes and parental abuse. For the location or more information visit www. apsgo.ca or call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666. PICKERING POWERHOUSE TOASTMASTERS: The group meets Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at the Pickering Public Library’s cen- tral branch, 1 The Esplanade. Anyone interested in working on interview, public speaking, presentation, listening and leadership skills is welcome. For information, call Sherrif Karamat, vice-president of public relations, at 905-509- 6769 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 30 EUCHRE: Play euchre with the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club every Monday or Friday at 8 p.m. or Wednesday at 1 p.m. in St. Andrew’s Community Cen- tre, 46 Exeter Dr. in Ajax. Call Jack at 905-683-9696. ONE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Asso- ciation meets every Wednes- day at the KMW Health Care Services, 314 Harwood Ave. S. Unit 22, in Ajax. Meetings start at 8 p.m. (except the first Wednesday of the month when it’s 8:30). Call 905-420-0010. HEAD INJURY: The Head Injury Association of Durham Region holds its Connections: Ajax-Pickering group from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Games Room of the Ajax Community Centre, Centennial Rd. There are games, cards, and conversa- tion. Call 905-723-2732. ONE-PARENT SUPPORT: The Ajax-Pickering Chapter of the One Parent Families Asso- ciation meets every Wednes- day at the KMW Health Care Services, 314 Harwood Ave. S. Unit 22, in Ajax. Meetings start at 8 p.m., except for the first Monday of the month when it’s 8:30 p.m. Call 905-420-0010. THURSDAY, DEC. 1 CHRISTMAS TEA: Enjoy a carol and a spot of tea as St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church presents its 1st Christmas Tea at noon. Carol singing and solos. Tickets are $5 and a limited number will be available at the door. The church is at 35 Church St. N. in Ajax. Call the church at 905-683-7311. VOLUNTEER NIGHT: In celebration of International Volunteer Day, the Volunteer Resource Centre hosts an Ev ening for Volunteers at the Tickled Toad Pub and Grill, 843 King St. W. in Oshawa. The event starts at 8 p.m. and features a buffet dinner, live entertainment, raffles, games and a silent auction. Anyone who works with volunteers, is a volunteer or is interested in volunteering is welcome. Tickets are $15 or two for $25, available by calling 905-436- 2035. WALKING CLUB: A walking club meets every Thursday at 8:15 p.m. in the parking lot in front of Go Figure Women’s Health Club, 619 Kingston Rd. W., in Pickering Village (Ajax). Open to anyone interested in a fun, social, fitness walk. Call 905-427-0366 (Rosi). FRIDAY, DEC. 2 CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Mt. Zion United Church and Mt. Zion Community Centre hosts the three-day sale at 4230 Salem Rd. north Picker- ing, three kilometres west of Lakeridge Road on Concession 8. New and homemade items from more than 50 vendors. Admission is free and food and toy donations are being accepted to help families in need. The sale continues Dec. 3 and 4. Hours: Each day starts at 10 a.m. and ends Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. and Sunday 3 p.m. CONCERT: Pickering Village United Church, 300 Church St. N., Ajax, hosts a concert featuring the County Town Singers, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $9 for seniors and students. Tick- ets can be ordered in advance or at the door. For tickets call 905-683-4721 or email pvuc@pvuc.ca. To have your item listed in the billboard, e-mail details of the event to news editor Mike Ruta at mruta@durhamregion. com. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com News Advertiser Billboard NOVEMBER 25, 2005 Question 1 Yo u finish a carton of milk while having your morning cereal. What do you do with the carton? a) Put it in the recycling box b) Put it back in the fridge c) Put it in the garbage can Question 2 Yo u’re making a sandwich for lunch at school. What do you put your sandwich in? a) A plastic sandwich bag b) Tin foil c) A reusable container Question 3 On your walk to school, you see an empty pop can blowing around on the sidewalk. What do you do? a) Pick it up and put it in a recycling box b) Kick it down the street c) Throw it in the garbage can d) Ignore it Question 4 Yo ur science teacher asks what creature helps the organic material in your composter become soil faster. You put up your hand right away because you know it’s the: a) Worm b) Grasshopper c) Snake Question 5 You have just finished eating an apple for snack. What do you do with the apple core? a) Throw it in the garbage b) Put it in your composter/green bin c) Dig a hole and hope someday an apple tree will grow Question 6 Your dad has unused partially full cans of paint that he doesn’t know what to do with. What do you tell your dad? a) Pour the paint down the drain b) Take it to the Waste Disposal Facility for reuse c) Throw the paint cans in the garbage Question 7 Your big brother has just finished cutting the grass. What should he do with the grass clippings? a) Leave them on the lawn b) Rake them up and put them in a paper bag for composting c) Put them in a plastic bag and throw them in a ditch along the roadside Question 8 Yo u have just finished eating a hamburger in the car. What do you do with the wrapper? a) Keep it and put it in the garbage when you get home b) Toss it out the window c) Stuff it under the seat Question 9 New neighbours have just moved in next door. They have a lot of cardboard to recycle. They ask you how often recycling is collected in Durham Region. What do you tell them? a) Once a week b) Every other week c) Once a month Question 10 You’re at the candy store, and the salesperson is about to put your purchases in a plastic bag. What do you do? a) Accept the plastic bag b) Skip the plastic bag and put the candy in your pocket c) Ask for two plastic bags, because you don’t want your sister to see what you bought WASTE WISE KIDíS CONTEST WASTE WISE KIDíS CONTEST For kidís ages 6-11 For kidís ages 6-11 All correct forms will be entered into the draw for prizes. If you’re between the ages of 6-11 just circle the correct answer to these ten questions and send your entry to: Enter by December 9th for your chance to win: • 4 tickets to Walt Disney’s World on Ice • Dinner for Four at Fazio’s • 4 tickets to an Oshawa Generals game Wa ste Wise Kid’s Contest Region of Durham Waste Management Box 623, 4600 Garrard Rd. Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3 Name ____________________________________ Address __________________________________ Phone Number _________________ Age ____ Entry Deadline December 9th, 2005 4:30 p.m. Ajax woman recalls the joys and trials of it all By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — At almost 100 years old, Ruth Gray still dreams of teaching. Born in Brooklin in 1906 as Ruth Nesbitt, Mrs. Gray spent a large portion of her life teaching at Durham schools in Kinsale, Brooklin and Ajax. “It’s within me,” said Mrs. Gray during a recent inter- view at her Ajax home. “I never wanted to be anything else.” So after finishing Grades 1 through 8 at school in Brook- lin, she took the train every day to high school in Osha- wa, before attending Peter- borough Normal School for teaching. At 20 years old she received her first teaching position in Kinsale, making $800 a year. “I had no water, I had no lights, I had no books,” she said. Located in the bush, she sometimes walked to school with snow up to her neck, she says. “Sometimes it was so cold, kids weren’t allowed to come,” she said. “And they were awful kids,” she continued. “They played havoc, they were bad kids.” During that first year, students would climb the roof and turn the bell up- side down while she was on lunch, so when she returned, she couldn’t ring it, recalled Mrs. Gray. She quit after a year and soon found work as a teacher in Ely, an area that was “all bush”. Students walked a quarter of a mile just to get a drink of water, she said. In 1928 she moved back to the farm, where she married William Gray five months later. They followed his job as a mechan- ic to Kirkland Lake and she took time off from teaching to raise their son and daugh- ter. After relocating a couple more times, they moved to Ajax in the early 1940s. “There was no store here (in Ajax) then,” said Mrs. Gray. Her husband had a car and they drove it to Whitby and Pickering to get grocer- ies. “And everyone wanted to go with us because they had to get their groceries,” she said. Soon after moving to Ajax, she decided to go back to work and did some supply teaching at Lord Elgin Public School in Ajax for six years. “It was nice,” she said. “They had electricity, lights and water, they had lots of books.” When she left the school, she moved on to supply teaching in her home town of Brooklin and usually had to hitchhike to get there. After that, it was a full-time position at Parkside Public School in Ajax, the last and longest job of her career. The school closed in re- cent years. During her many years as a teacher, Mrs. Gray gathered many memories, including one of a boy putting his pants on backwards and being un- able to go to the bathroom as a result. There was also the Grade 1 boy who tried to fist- fight her. “‘Put up your dukes,’ he said,” Mrs. Gray said, imitat- ing the boy with her fists held high. At almost 100 years old, she says she doesn’t miss the job anymore, but it’s something that will always stay with her. “I always wanted to a be teacher, all my life,” she said. Mrs. Gray turns 100 on Jan. 27. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 13 A/P -OST CHILDREN ARENT SHY ABOUT SHOWING AFFECTION 7HICH MAKES THEM EXCELLENT SPREADERS OF THE mU #HILDREN ARE MAJOR SPREADERS OF THE mU !ND YOUNG CHILDREN TO MONTHS OF AGE ARE AT HIGH RISK OF mU RELATED COMPLICATIONS 3O MAKE SURE YOUR CHILDREN GET THEIR FREE mU SHOT 4ALK TO YOUR DOCTOR PHARMACIST OR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT #ALL 449 /R VISIT WWWHEALTHGOVONCA 4HE mU )TS NOT JUST ABOUT YOU0AID FOR BY THE 'OVERNMENT OF /NTARIO2006 MANULIFE WALK FOR MEMORIES Each year, Alzheimer Disease and related disorders claim the memories and lives of thousands of Canadians. Probably someone you remember fondly. This January, you can help Alzheimer Societies across Ontario get a step closer to better care and a cure. Come in from the cold and join the indoor 2006 Manulife Walk for Memories in your community. Step Up To The Challenge walkformemories.ca 1-800-879-4226 Do it for the person who went that extra mile for you Fr om bush life, to plenty of snow, Gray has taught plenty Crystal Crimi/ News Advertiser photo At almost 100 years old, Ruth Gray still dreams of her days in the classroom. Born in Brooklin in 1906, she’s taught at Kinsale, Ajax, and Brooklin schools over the years.holmes“If you're going to do something, do it right the first time.” Mike Holmes The Home Depot has Installation Services you can trust But don’t just take our word for it Call 1-800-79-DEPOT or visit www.homedepot.ca/installation Installed Right. Guaranteed. Due to an error on the part of Ajax/ Pickering News Advertiser, there was incorrect information in the Sutton Heritage advertisement on page 7 of the Wed. November 23/05 edition. The ad for Sam Ribeiro states: up to $10,000 toward your moving costs and this should have read up to $1,000 towards your moving costs. 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HOW TO DONATE A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, JANUARY 7, 2005 durhamregion.comdurhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 15 A/P Air cadets take plenty from training in Pickering By Jason Chamberlain Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING – Ajax and Pickering youths with their eyes on the sky don’t have to stay grounded. The 856 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron has been teaching teens to fly for the last eight years and shows no signs of slowing down. “Our purpose is to develop in youth the attributes of leadership, engaged and active citizenship, and physical fitness, all within a safe en- vironment that stimulates an inter- est in the Canadian Forces,” said Major Colette Blight, commanding officer of the squadron. The squad- ron is open to youth between the ages of 12 and 18. “The cadet program offers chal- lenges, friendship and unlimited experiences. It’s an opportunity to expand horizons, contribute to the local community and make friends for life.” The squad is based out of the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liv- erpool Rd., where cadets meet every Wednesday night to receive training in subjects such as aircraft identifi- cation, propulsion, airframe struc- ture and aeronautical facilities. They also receive lessons in personal de- velopment with subjects including effective speaking and leadership. “These activities are designed to help youth become more self-con- fident, develop leadership skills and communication skills, and to teach self-discipline through challenging training,” said Major Blight. On top of that, students can earn their pilot’s licence through addi- tional training. “Interested cadets undergo flying scholarship ground school training at the squadron’s headquarters,” she said.” This training is taught by pi- lots, concentrating on the air-related subjects like meteorology, naviga- tion, principles of flight, radio, and pilot management skills.” Cadets must then be selected by their squadron to attend provincial qualifying exams in Toronto. Then they must complete an interview process with members of the Ontar- io provincial committee and a reg- istered pilot. A scholarship course follows, with successful cadets re- ceiving their Ministry of Transport wings. “This is a big accomplishment, considering some of the cadets re- ceive their MOT wings before they get their driver’s licence,” said Major Blight. The 856 squadron’s top-ranked cadet is Warrant Officer Robert Coghlan. “I joined when I was 12. My fam- ily said I should try it out as an extracurricular thing, so I went a few times, and I liked it. I stuck with it, and I’ve had a great time,” said Coghlan, who spent seven years in the squadron. “It’s hard work, and as you progress, you get more re- sponsibility. Eventually I became chief warrant officer, kind of the head honcho as a cadet.” This summer he attended the Na- tional Air Traffic Controller’s course, in itself a great achievement. To earn the right to attend the course, Cogh- lan first had to be selected by his squadron, and then had to write an Air Traffic Control (ATC) qualify- ing exam, on which he received the highest mark in Ontario. After being accepted, he received hours of in- class instruction, and was tested in an ATC simulator. His abilities were recognized when he received the course’s Top Candidate award. He also received a $1,000 scholar- ship for use toward his education in aerospace engineering at Ryerson University. The local squadron has a cele- brated history. Though it has only been in Pickering for eight years, it has roots in Germany as far back as 1970, which are still visible on the squadron banner. “The 856 Rhine Valley Squadron was originally formed in Baden Soellingen in Germany in 1970. It’s one of the few Royal Canadian Air Cadet squadrons to have seen over- seas service.” The squad was present in Germany until 1993, when all Ca- nadian Forces Wings in the country were decommissioned. In 1998, the need for a new cadet squadron in Durham was noted by the Air Cadet League of Canada, and preparations for the launch of a new squadron began. The forming committee, which included Major Blight, had to face such challenges as finding a sponsor for the poten- tial squadron, the proper location for the group, gathering a list of po- tential cadets and deciding upon the commanding officer. “The Pickering Kinsmen Club im- mediately responded to the call for sponsorship. Pickering was an obvi- ous choice for our location, as the youth population was rapidly grow- ing and interest for an air cadet unit was high.” With the deactivation of the 856 squadron in Germany, the number was available to be used by the new group, and in September 1998 they received their charter. Since their inception they have been recognized by the cadet league for excellence in training and com- munity service, receiving awards such as Top New Squadron in On- tario in 1998-99 and Excellence in Training in 2002-03. For information on the squadron, call 905-626-8856. Learning to fly A.J. Groen/News Advertiser photos Top: The band of the 856th Pickering Kinsmen Royal Air Cadet Squadron marches past the podium where the commanding officer will stand during an inspection of the Squadron. A Warrant Officer stands in for the commanding officer. Middle: Corporal Richard Dimen stands at ease along with the rest of his flight. Left: Corporal Paul Seredoka, who is part of the flight party, carries the squadron’s colours during parade. Above: Second Lieutenant Ryan Reid, right, and Sergeant Jabari Terry salute after a conference while Sergeant Anne Marie Harper continues with the roll call. A/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com NAME DROPPING durhamregion.com 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Adam Radacz 2. Sara Madeley 3. Megan Ferguson Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification) PRIZE VALID UNTIL THURS., DECEMBER 1, 2005BASKINROBBINS “Bruce and Linda Welch would like to announce the engage- ment of their daughter Crystal to Travis Smith, both of Ajax. Congratu- lations! Welcome to the family Travis. The w edding takes place on Aug. 25, 2006 at St. George’s Church in Os- hawa.” “To my beautiful and talented wife Gillian DeSouza, Happy 27th birthday on Nov. 11. Mommy, I hope this birthday will be none like any other. You de- serve all the happiness in the world. I am sure when our beautiful daughter Jade grows up, she’ll have the same qualities as her mother. Love always and forev- er, your husband Jason DeSouza.” “Happy fourth birthday Shevaun on Nov. 6. We cannot believe it was four years ago you were born. Happy birthday from Mommy, Daddy, Poppa, Nanna, Poppa P., Great-Grandma and lots of aunts, uncles and cousins. A special hug from cousin Dan- iel.” “Happy first birthday Nathaniel, our little ‘gift from God’. On Nov. 1 you turned one. You fill our lives with hap- piness and joy. We love you lots, from Mommy, Daddy and big brothers Andrew and Carter.” “Kianna turned two on Oct. 27. Oh, how quickly our little trou- ble has grown. Hope this year is great, with many more fun ones to come. Love, Mommy and Daddy!” “Happy first birthday to Aidan Hermann Lee, with love from Mama, Papa, Alexander, Great-Nanny, Nana and Grandad, Apo and Akung, and the rest of the family. You make us all happy with your big smile.” “Happy first birthday wishes to our daughter, Ayanna Jeyakanthan, born on Oct. 29, 2004. Lots of love and kisses from your big sisters Natisa and Shanika, Amma, Appa, Papa, Ammamma, Appapa, Appamma, family and friends.” “Sweet dreams Livy. Hope you had a won- derful ninth birth- day. All our love from Mommy, Daddy, Dan- iel, William and Bon- kers.” Liam Andrew Edney celebrated a birthday on Nov. 5. “Wow Liam, one year old now! Daddy and Mommy can’t believe how fast our happy little guy is growing. We love you very much. Love Mommy and Daddy.” “It’s a special year, as Jacqueline turned 10 on Oct. 1. ‘Finally, dou- ble digits.’ And, Saman- tha turns 13 on Nov. 23. ‘Finally, a teenager.’ Happy birthday wishes from Mom, Dad, Babas and Dedos.” “Look who’s double digits. Erik turns 10 on Nov. 20. Time sure goes by fast. Wishing you a happy B-day is Mom, Grandma, Uncle Mi- chael, Tiger, Larry and Chris.” “Looking good at 21! Brian James hit the magical age of 21 on Nov. 6. A third-year Con-Ed student at Trent University, Brian is headed for the high school teaching ranks when he graduates. Mom and Dad (Marie and Terry) are very proud.” “Happy sweet 16th birthday Andrea. Love from Mom, Dad and Joey.” “G ene and Jenette Kerr are pleased to announce the engage- ment of their son, Jason Kerr, to Miranda Mitsaris on Oct. 9. The wedding will take place on Oct. 7, 2007.” “On Nov. 5, Janique Higgins celebrated her birthday. Those little feet that once stood in my pots will now be stepping into the teen years. Happy 13th birthday prin- cess. Blessings, peace and love from Granma Grey.” “Happy first birthday to Meggie, from her par- ents, Mike and Paula Papagni, grandparents, aunts and uncles. It was on Oct. 5. We love you Meggie.” “On Oct. 16, Bill Boyes celebrated his 80th birthday. He and his sister, Mary Murdoch, were born and raised here, and their parents, Harry and Fanny, were children of the Picker- ing Village area. Bill and his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth, recently re- located to a retirement community. They have four children -- Barba- ra, Bryan (Mary Anne), David (Christy) and Di- anne (Bob Carstairs) -- and four grandchildren -- Michael, Ashleigh, Kathryn and Heather.” “Happy second birthday Adam Radacz on Oct. 22. You’re be- coming such a big boy and you’re a great little brother. We’re very proud of you. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from big sister Emily, Mommy, Daddy, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.” “Happy birthday Ta- mana, with lots of love from your Daddi, Dadda, Chachis, Cha- chas, Sultan and Nisha, Puppy and Pubba. I hope you have the best birthday ever.” “Owen would like to give a big birthday shout out to a few of his favourite ladies. 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The project has been used to commemorate important race relations events, such as the United Nations In- ternational Day for the Elimina- tion of Racial Discrimination on March 21. Project goals and objectives include: 1) To develop critical thinking, community capacity and strat- egies that address barriers to achieving peace and harmony in our communities. These include hate, hate crime, different forms of racism, bullying, domestic vio- lence, and religious intolerance; 2) To develop and encourage a greater degree of community inter-connectedness and syner- gy between stakeholder groups involved in race relations work throughout Durham Region, and 3) Encourage year-round, sus- tainable, programming activities that address important race rela- tions and social issues. In addition to the town centre concert, organizers also staged a week-long Wildfire tour of six Durham schools in October. The WFDT uses the medium of con- temporary dance to educate chil- dren and youth about important social issues such as racism, drug abuse, the extremes of wealth and poverty, the equality of women and men, sexual abuse, gang violence, and the need for peace. During its tour, the dance theatre performed to a combined audience of 3,000 children and youth. Another project was a delega- tion to Ajax council about the significance of March 21 and the need for the Town to promote the concept of unity in diversity, and to be proactive in its race-rela- tions programming. In May and June, project or- ganizers involved schools and different ethnocultural and reli- gious groups in the community in two fundraising multicultural concerts to raise funds for flood victims in Guyana. The concerts were staged in association with the Guyana Christian Charities Canada Inc. In September, organizers spoke to children, youth, and teachers attending the Durham District School Board’s Students and Teachers Against Racism anti-racist education leadership camp (STAR Camp). The goals of the Peace and Community Harmony project were shared with all campers, while other subjects included the mental health aspects of racism, hate crimes, multiculturalism, anti-racist education, and ideas for school and community race- relations projects. Just like Rocky 1, Rocky 2, Rocky 3 -– was there a Rocky 4? - - the Peace and Community Har- mony Movement project returns in March 2006. Ajax resident Roland Rutland is involved with multicultural and race-relations issues across Durham. A/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com Wrap it up! This holiday season why not shop in comfort? Instead of carrying around your bundled belongings take advantage of our coat and parcel check,prices range from 50¢ to $1. Then once you’ve found those perfect gifts for everyone on your list let us do the wrapping. We have a range of gift boxes and wrap to choose from with prices starting from $1. Don’t forget to drop by the big red Angle Tree and chose a name to shop for. Your new unwrapped toy will make a spirit bright this holiday. It’s a season for comfort, giving and joy…O,yeah! www.oshawacentre.com Christmas Service Centre In support of: SEARS THE BAY ZELLERS FAMOUS PLAYERS STAPLES CHAPTERS SPORT CHEK OLD NAVY HOLIDAY HOURS Monday to Saturday 9am to 10pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm North of Hwy 401,intersection of Stevenson Road and Hwy 2 • 905.728.6231 Harmony project wraps another successful year of raising peace profile Roland Rutland multiculturalism New act allows for creativity, compassion, Durham forum participants told By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — When it comes to dispensing justice to young people, one size definitely does not fit all. Judges continue to explore relatively new legislation as they attempt to arrive at appropri- ate sentences for young people who find themselves before the courts, an Ontario Court Justice said during a forum held recently in Whitby. “Sentencing is one of the most challenging things you can do as a judge,” Justice Mary Teresa Devlin said during the forum, convened by the Durham Com- munity Legal Clinic. “You are always trying to tailor the sentence to the specific indi- vidual in front of you. “It isn’t easy.” Justice Devlin said the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), which became law in April 2003, does provide police and judges with more latitude than the old Young Offenders Act. Under the previous legislation, young peo- ple found themselves in court -- and facing severe punishment -- more often than is now the case, she said. Justice Devlin said the YCJA, which offers a number of alter- natives to divert non-violent of- fenders from the justice system, was introduced to address a star- tling fact: Canada had one of the highest rates of incarceration for non-violent young offenders in the world. The new legislation allows po- lice to consider alternative ways for non-violent offenders to make amends for their crimes, such as paying restitution or meeting face-to-face with those who have been wronged. That means that minor crimes are being resolved without young people being sent to court, Jus- tice Devlin said. “We’ve cut in half what we used to see ...we are seeing in court the worst of the worst,” the judge said. A significant number of the young people who do wind up in court find the experience sober- ing enough that they’re not likely to return, Justice Devlin said. “By the time they get to youth court, trust me, they’re scared straight.” Judges passing sentence on young people found guilty of more serious offences have a variety of options, ranging from issuing a reprimand to ordering kids held in custody, Justice Dev- lin said. That wide range of options is useful in arriving at the most appropriate sentence for each unique case, she said. Durham Regional Police con- stable Debbie Knight said the YCJA provides police on the street with the means to creatively and effectively deal with the young people who cross their paths. Other “extra-judicial mea- sures” can allow police to as- sign young people to counselling or refer them to agencies that can help them get their lives on track, Const. Knight said. 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Betrayer, liar, scum; you can call me what you want. Just remember that the alien would probably have tipped me off to some other alien any- way. I tiptoed into the room and found the most unusual site. An enormous room, with a large centre platform, and bleachers all around. This was nothing less than a stadium. “Ah. So you came.” I looked up. It was the boss. “I’ve got to admit, I surprised you got this far, but you couldn’t have found us on your own. So… who helped you?” I didn’t answer. “Ah. The strong, silent type are we?” Again I simply glared. “Well, that’s not a problem. I just want that.” He pointed to the necklace. “No,” I answered firmly. “Well, then, what if I say, give me the necklace or he dies?” The boss poked Rivera with one of his arms. “Rivera!” I shouted. I ran over and buried my head in his chest. “You’re alive!” “But only just,” came the voice of the boss. I looked at him. “Give me the necklace,” warned the boss, “or he dies.” I thought for a second. “No.” “What did you say?” roared the boss. I did my best to transfer the best of my power to my hand and touched Rivera’s arm. “I said no,” I replied calmly. Please work, please work, I prayed. “How dare you? You will pay for this!” stormed the boss. “No, she won’t!” declared a familiar voice. The boss spat angrily on the ground. “Why are you still alive?” de- manded the boss. This time I answered. “He was revived by the power of the necklace,” I answered, smil- ing slyly. The boss gave a yell of rage. “I’ll kill you two if it’s the last thing I do!” he screamed. He did his best to fulfil his promise. “I’ll get him!” Rivera shot at him with his gun but the ray made a hole that im- mediately healed. “Let me get him!” The blue light once again shone its beam, but for the first time, it failed. “You idiot!” His vine-like arm lashed out and hit me, slamming me into a wall. “Marilyn!” “J ust a sec…” I murmured, dreaming as I was reminded of memories and things of the past. *Flashback* “Mommy, mommy!” “What Marilyn?” “I have to do a story!” “That’s great! You are a won- derful writer!” “But you have to draw pic- tures too and I can’t draw well!” “Mommy, mommy!” “I have to do a story!” “That’s great, Kiki! You draw excellent pic- tures!” “But, Mama, I can’t write good!” “Why don’t you two help each other?” “Huh?” “Marilyn, you can write, but you can’t draw, Kiki, you can draw, but you can’t write. If you worked together then you could make a beautiful story! Teamwork is im- portant, girls, it will be most help- ful to have a friend there for you!” *Different Flashback* “Mama, mama, I can’t find my video!” “Did you look here?” “The VCR?” Click! “My video!” “Remember, Marilyn, just be- cause it’s the most obvious place doesn’t mean it’s not there. Some- times, simple is best. It’s easy to overlook.” *Flashbacks Over* I woke up to the sound of gun- fire. I now knew what I had to do. “Rivera, give me your gun!” I cried. Rivera ducked as the boss swung an arm at him. “I can’t! Only the owner of the gun can use it!” he shouted back. “Then point the gun at the jewel on his forehead!” I screamed. “What good will that do?” he yelled. “Just do it!” I exclaimed. “Right,” said Rivera. “I’m going to shoot!” “Not yet!” I cried. I put my hands over Rivera’s. “Ready?” I asked. He nodded. Focusing all the necklace’s power into the gun I yelled: “Shoot!” Instead of a ray or a bright light, there was a small, blue, beam. “That’s pretty boring,” com- mented Rivera. “Sometimes, simple is best,” I replied knowingly. And it was. The second the beam hit the boss, he gave his scream, turned to ashes and flew into the mouth of the river, flowing somewhere safe to sea. PA RT FOUR: FOR ALL THAT IT’S WORTH, GOODBYE Dear Rivera, How are you? I’m depressed. I wish that I could come say goodbye, but my grandparents are taking me to Hong Kong. They say Japan’s not the only Asian country out there, and that I have to see others. China’s OK. There’s not as much technology as Japan, but just as many people. There are lots of shopping malls here; I told Kiki, she’s so jealous. I’d switch spots with her any day; she gets to say bye to you. She told me that she thought you were cute, so she’ll enjoy the fact that I’m not there. Write back, Marilyn. Dear Marilyn, I’m OK. I wish I could see you to say goodbye. So your sis thinks I’m cute huh? That explains it. She’s been following me ev- erywhere asking if she can do anything for me. Anytime I talk about you, she gives me the cold shoulder. Definitely jealously. You’d think you stole me away from her! Anyway, I’m staying your room. Your sister offered me hers but, to tell you the truth, I can’t stand her room. Your blue and black is OK, but I can’t stand the pink and yellow of your sister’s. Sorry about all the chocolate I’ve been sending you, it’s all the stuff your sister’s giving me. I can’t stand your sister anymore; she’s gotten really annoying. Thanks for the mechanical kitten. At first I thought you were sending me girly stuff like your sister, then when I tried to touch the cat all its fur stuck up and it sprayed water in my face. I put it in your sister’s room all the time, and she always falls for it. It’s very funny. Write back soon, Rivera. Dear Rivera, I think this letter will get to you just before you leave. Anyway, thanks for giving me the adventure of a lifetime. I’m a lot happier now that I know life’s not that boring. I think people like me better when I’m happy. What do you think? I’d give you a kiss to say goodbye, but I don’t know how to send that in a letter. Thanks for the chocolate, even if it is from my sister. It’s pretty good actually, but has a bad aftertaste. Promise me, you’ll come back. You have to! I’d die if you didn’t! If you can, give me a reply. Bye, Marilyn. Dear Marilyn, I’ll try. Don’t forget me. I had a great time here. Thanks for every- thing. For all that it’s worth, good- bye. Rivera. THE END (It’s over. You can go now. Shoo. Leave please. Go away!) I watched the alien ship come closer and closer... The Ajax Public Library and News Advertiser held a short story contest this summer, encouraging young writers to tell us a space adventure. We received dozens of incredibly creative entries, all of which began with the line ‘I watched the alien ship come closer and closer...’ A team of judges picked the winners in each of three categories. Today is the final part of the winning submission for the Grade 7-8 level, which was also judged best of contest. The legend of the aries Back from the future Beatrice Ngan First, Grade 7-8 Best of Contest Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Af ter plenty of writing and reading, four winners were selected from this year’s Ajax Public Library and News Ad- vertiser summer essay contest. The stories have appeared over the past few weeks, with Mark Dolan, front, earn- ing an honourable mention in the junior kindergarten to Grade 3 category, and winners, from left, Siobhan Bradley (Grade 4 to 6), Beatrice Ngan (Grade 7 to 8), and Ashley Ramnaraine (JK to Grade 3 ). Beatrice’s story also was named best of contest. 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Jean-Pierre Fernback turns the key in his Skoda electric pickup truck and there is no noise. It’s a little disarming to be in a running vehicle and not hear a chugging motor. It’s not until he steps on the gas (bat- tery?) pedal that there is any sound at all. “Weeeeeeeeeeeee!” the truck squeals, increasing in pitch as it gears up. It quiets as Mr. Fern- back shifts into second, then starts again as he accelerates. But when we stop at the light at Bayly Street and Westney Road in Ajax, we can only hear the low rumble of the cars, trucks and SUVs around us. Compared to this near silent machine, the vehicles sound like a wheezing smoker with bronchitis. Mr. Fernback is just one member of the Durham Elec- tric Vehicle Association (DEVA) with an electric vehicle. Some members have purchased kits to convert their cars -- such as Honda Civics and S-10 pickup trucks -- into electric vehicles. But DEVA is not just about vehicles on the road. One member built a very successful solar-powered boat that people are now ordering. Some have electric bikes (like Vespas) and scooters, others design battery- powered lawn mowers and tractors. “If we all had electric ve- hicles, would we need these noise barriers along the 401?” asked DEVA president Alex Krebelj, one of the founding members of the group. “It’s the noise, pollution, environmen- tal factor. “A t that scale, changing things makes a big difference to the environment.” For the past 10 years DEVA has promoted clean air, noise reduction, economic savings, energy conservation and, ul- timately, a healthier environ- ment. The group holds month- ly meetings at the Durham College Skills Training Centre in Whitby where they bring in guest speakers on topics such as solar panels, fuel cells, elec- tric trikes and businesses using environmentally friendly elec- tric tools. They’re also involved with the University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology’s solar car team, high schools, and have appeared in Santa Claus pa- rades, malls and business ini- tiatives to educate the public. Members are not a stereotyp- ical group of geeks, the pair say. They’re tinkerers of all ages, from 20 to 80. They’re students, engineers, retirees, divers and electricians. Three of them are women. But is a world of battery op- erated machines a reasonable expectation? Or part of a futur- istic dream? The perception that the tech- nology does not exist and is not attainable is false: it is around, and it’s not new, Mr. Fernback said. Think of the old crank en- gine cars. Look at fork lifts and golf carts. Europeans use bat- tery-powered delivery trucks. “These vehicles exist, they’re just not advertised,” he said. “A sk the big companies,” Mr. Krebelj added. “They should be designing them. Adults don’t really care as long as it goes fast... and powerful.” And then there are the poli- tics. Where do governments get a big chunk of their tax dollars from? Gasoline. Mass produced and driven electric vehicles would require an in- crease in service and decrease in revenue. With low maintenance, no oils, spark plugs or antifreeze, electric vehicles and tools last longer, too, the pair said. Using direct current, they are also safe. “We offer an alternative,” Mr. Krebelj said. “It’s something we encourage, but we know it’s still a long way’s off.” Visit www.durhamelectric- vehicles.com to learn more. DEVA’s next meeting is Dec. 1. PICKERING — Pickering’s aquatics staff is attempting to respond to parental needs w ith improved Red Cross swim programs. In a national research ini- tiative conducted in 2003, parents said they wanted their children to have knowl- edge that will keep them safe around the water. To this end, the City is offering two pro- grams. Red Cross Swim Preschool is a new seven-level program with animal themes for chil- dren from four months to five years of age. Parents or care- givers have the opportunity to participate in the first two lev- els of this program with their preschooler. vThe remaining levels are designed for small class sizes so preschoolers can fully enjoy their time with an instructor and other children. Red Cross Swim Kids is for children six years and older and replaces AquaQuest with a fresh approach to swimming and water safety education. The 10 levels challenge those who took the preschool pro- gram, but will also provide a starting point for children with limited swimming expe- rience. The official launch of the programs is at the Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday, Nov. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aquatic staff will be on hand to answer questions. For those parents not sure where their little swimmer be- longs, there is a free assess- ment on the pool deck Nov. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. For more information, call Karen Coleman or Nancy Sands-Bayley at 905-831- 1711. Pickering offers new look children’s swim programs M aking the sound of silence Andrew Norman/ News Advertiser photo J.P. F ernbach shows the workings of his electric car, which goes between 50 and 75 kilometres on a charge. He is treasurer of the Durham Electric Vehicle Association. P PAGE 25 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com The spice and fl avour of Thai has come to Ajax. For just under two months, the Thai Garden has been serving residents of Ajax and Pickering fresh and deli- cious Thai cuisine. Owner Peter Lee is no stranger to the restaurant business as he has been running Royal Thai Garden restaurant in Toronto for more than 10 years. Mr. Lee decided it was time for the Durham Region to get a taste of Thai and that’s exactly what happens when you set foot through Thai Garden’s doors. The atmo- sphere, friendly faces and aromas send you off to the far away place known as Thailand. You will fi nd an excellent selection of authentic Thai dishes on the menu, all created with fresh ingredi- ents and no MSG. Choose from Green Mango Salad, Cashew Nut Chicken and Pineapple Chicken to Green Curry Shrimp, Basil Beef and their ever-popular Pad Thai with rice noodles, tofu, eggs, Tamarind orange sauce sprinkled with roasted peanuts. Along with the Thai Garden’s extensive menu are daily lunch specials as well one VERY big special. Exclusively on Thursdays and Fridays, you can enjoy a Thai Garden buffet for $7.95. There is a large selection of great dishes such as Veggie Pad Thai, Basil Chicken, Green Chicken Curry, Hot and Sour Soup and my favourite, their fresh Mango Salad and Thai Rolls. (This special is only available for lunch – for a 15 per cent off dinner coupon, please see attached advertisement). The Thai Garden can provide you with take-out and catering for your next function. As well, with a seating capacity of 80 to 100 people, it’s the perfect place for an upcoming Christmas or offi ce party. Come in and enjoy a taste of Thai. Call 905-427-5288. DINING & ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE THIS WEEK’S REVIEW By Alicia Veloce Thai Garden, 235 Bayly St., Ajax Join us for Breakfast before the Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 27th Serving breakfast & lunch Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Sat. 8am - 4pm Sun. 8am - 4pm Baywood Centre - Ajax 105 Bayly St. W. ~ 905-428-6898 BAYWOOD CAFÉBAYWOOD CAFÉ 2 1On any menu item from 5pm - 9pm. This coupon entitles the bearer to a complimentary meal (food only) of equal or lesser value. Offer expires Dec. 29, 2005. Saturday - Thursday (excluding Fridays) Not valid with any other offer. 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Apply within or online @ www.islandmix.ca (1649) Ajax man making use of new low-vision equipment By Carly Foster Staff Writer DURHAM — John DeSouza has a job he loves, independence and mobility -- and he couldn’t have done it without Deborah Wilson and the Durham Region Vision Centre. “I have my freedom again,” the 31-year-old from Ajax said. At 2, Mr. DeSouza was misdi- agnosed with epilepsy and given medication he was allergic to. The result was Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, which left him with toonie-sized blisters from head to foot, including scar tissue blocking his tear ducts. Doctors had to literally sew Mr. DeSou- za’s eyes shut to protect them, leaving a small opening to see though. A bacterial infection forced him to lose his right eye, and using a computer at a job after high school strained the small vision remaining in his left. Mr. DeSouza didn’t think he’d ever work again. But then he met Ms. Wilson. A low-vision specialist who owns the DRVC, she performed an as- sessment on Mr. DeSouza that led to his learning to use new types of equipment. Just over a year ago, Mr. DeSouza got a job with Dundee Private Investors in Ajax. “Without meeting Deb, I wouldn’t be leaving my apart- ment still,” he said. “I wouldn’t be able to cross the street. I wouldn’t have a job.” Mr. DeSouza’s knowledge of programs that helps him read documents -- either by magnify- ing them or saying the words in a headset -- convinced his em- ployer to take a chance on hiring someone with a disability, Mr. DeSouza said. Ms. Wilson is the only provid- er in east-central Ontario of the Assisted Device Program (ADP), which has the government pay- ing up to 75 per cent of the cost of equipment for people with low vision or 20/70 in their best eye. The program allows chil- dren, adults and seniors to get one reading and one writing pro- gram for their home. “Most people, when they lose their vision, are not being cared for,” Ms. Wilson said. “They need this stuff in their home to gain the confidence to use it. “It’s terrible to just be sitting around home doing nothing and wasting your life when you could be out working.” As was the case with Mr. De- Souza, learning the program is the first step to entering the work force, she added. Ms. Wilson has had five clients do just that since she opened in 2003, and is working with many more. The senior clients she’s as- sessed -- many with macu- lar degeneration -- are now at home writing their memoirs and e-mailing their grandchildren. Little kids can read storybooks under a magnifying machine. The centre also takes clients on the Ontario Disability Sup- port Program and Ontario Works. People can walk in or be referred from the Canadian National In- stitute for the Blind or by their doctors, Ms. Wilson said. Assessments range from $100 to $300, and current waiting time is one to two weeks. For more information, call Ms. Wilson at 905-571-5020. He’s back on the job, following a timely assist from specialist John DeSouza feels he has his ‘freedom’ again after being introduced to as- sistive devices that help with his vision. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 27 A/P Major Appliance Parts For All Makes & Models Camco, GE, Hotpoint, McClary, Moffat, Beaumark, Whirlpool, Admiral, Kitchenaid, Inglis, Roper, Maytag, Caloric, Magic Chef, Amana, Power Wheels Kitchen Appliance Parts & Accessories Braun, Cuisinart, Sunbeam/Oster, Kitchenaid, Presto pressure cookers, Phillips/Remmington Shavers & accessories, ...and more. PICKERING APPLIANCE www.pickeringappliance.com Fridge Water Filters Whirlpool, Frigidaire, Maytag, G.E., ...and more. 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It is recommended that actors read the script if possible before auditioning. Actors Required: 1 Male age mid to late 60’s, 1 Female age early to mid 60’s, 1 Male age early to mid 30’s, 1 F ema le age mid to late 30’s, 2 Males ages mid 30’s Performances: Febr uar y 9 - 11, 16 - 18 & 23 - 25, 8:00 pm For more information: auditions@whitbyt heat re.org or call (905) 668-1171 7INEXPERT "RANDS !WARDED -%$!,3 +1 /9Ê7 Ê 8* , - +).'34/. 2/!$ Ê*ViÀ}]ÊÕÃÌÊ7iÃÌÊvÊ >Ì>Ê-«ÀÌà 7).% /ÕiÃ`>ÞÊÌÊÀ`>Þ\Ê££>ÊÊÇ«Ê ->ÌÕÀ`>Þ\Ê£ä>ÊÊ{«Ê h-ESSAGE IN A BOTTLEvqÊÊÕµÕiÊÜ>ÞÊÌÊ}ÛiÊ}vÌÊViÀÌvV>Ìià Service helps fund bereaved programs By Jennifer Stone Staff Writer DURHAM — The holidays can be a dark time for families who have lost loved ones. But Bereaved Families of On- tario-Durham Region is taking some of that darkness away, with the Angels’ Tree of Light Memorial Service. The event is set for Tues- day, Nov. 29, at the Durham District School Board office, 400 Taunton Rd. E. in Whitby. Those who have lost a loved one will be able to purchase hand-made crocheted angels in advance, with the name of the loved ones written on the ribbon. As well, the names will appear on a memorial plaque located next to the tree. Do- nations to the Angels’ Tree of Light help Bereaved Families of Ontario-Durham Region offer ongoing support through a va- riety of services and public edu- cation. During the service, the tree will be lit. The event feels “very welcom- ing,” said Nancy Raby, whose 16-year-old daughter, Melissa, died in 1998 of a rare blood dis- order. The event allows those in similar circumstances to know “you’re not alone; everyone in the room is feeling the same,” said Ms. Raby. “It’s a night you devote to your lost child,” said Joyce Fore- man, whose 42-year-old daugh- ter, Laurie Wilkinson, died of cancer. It’s a way to make remem- brance of the lost loved one part of the holiday tradition, noted Ms. Raby. “Your traditions change once you lose a child,” she said. After the ceremony, “people can take the angels home, to bring it into their own holiday celebrations,” noted Christine Ferguson, executive director of the local branch of Bereaved Families of Ontario. Angels can be purchased at the organization’s office, at 1050 Simcoe Street N., above Dairy Queen. Credit cards, cheques and debit are accepted there. As well, credit card purchas- es, with a minimum donation of $25, can be done over the phone, by calling 905-579-4293 or 1-800-387-4870. Families honour their angels at special ceremony Session helps bridge communication gap DURHAM — Parents and teenagers can work on im- proving their communication during a free workshop this month. Grade 7 to 9 students and their parents are invited to ‘Promoting Effective Com- munication Between Parents and Youth’, a workshop Tues- day, Nov. 29, presented by The Youth Centre and the Durham District School Board. Partici- pants learn the key concepts of effective communication, a five-step method, and share their likes and dislikes, as well as generate improvement strategies. The workshop is on the sec- ond floor of J. Clarke Richard- son Collegiate, 1355 Harwood Ave. N. in Ajax, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with free pizza and refreshments between 5 and 5:30 p.m. For more information, call The Youth Centre at 905-428- 1212. Workshop in Ajax will have teens and parents talking Walter Passarella / News Advertiser photo Volunteers Ria Nyland and Joyce Foreman display this year’s ‘Angels’ available for purchase at the Annual Memorial Service held by the Bereaved Families of Ontario-Durham Region on Nov. 29 at the Durham District School Board.What’s going on in your community? Just click here durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 31 A/P A/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com 605 Kingston Rd. 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It’s a tech- nique that’s becoming more prevalent in the movie business, where filmmakers can save innumerable dollars by photo- graphing their preferred location rather than shooting there. “I do night and day backgrounds,” said Shumilak. “I photograph the day and evening scene, and then they sandwich them together and make a backdrop. They use the background in the studio. It’s quite unique and it’s quite interesting to see how they set up to do shots. I have a background in cinematography, so I understand what the directors are talk- ing about.” His experiences have also afforded him the chance to meet famed actors and directors, including Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. “It’s quite exciting to meet these ac- tors,” he said. The work has also kept him on the move. “I just got back from doing a movie called ‘The Good Shepherd,’ which was shot in the Hamptons.” Other movies he has worked on in- clude the recently released ‘Two for the Money,’ starring Al Pacino and Matthew McConaughey, and ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin’ starring rap mogul 50 Cent. For the latter, he didn’t have to leave Ontario. “I shot in Wasaga Beach, which they turned into Harlem. They built the house he lived in at that time. It’s quite a trip.” In the past, he has also shot rookie cards for many notable professional hockey players, including Scott Nieder- mayer, Peter Forsberg, Markus Naslund and Chris Osgood. “That was quite excit- ing, I never thought I’d do that,” he said. He has come a long way since his introduction to photography during his high school days. “It was a normal thing for me in high school, to be taking year- book pictures. I went to Humber College, and after I graduated I opened my own studio in Pickering.” He also utilized his knowledge of pho- tography to instruct others. “I started teaching photography for the City of Pickering, and I taught for private com- panies like IBM.” After many years in the business, he was able to finally create his dream stu- dio. “I opened a studio in Pickering Vil- lage... I designed it from top to bottom. It’s not a big studio, it’s small enough to deal with individuals. I truly believe in being hands-on with every part of the business.” It’s a varied business that offers a num- ber of services, including website cre- ation, video and film production, label design and wedding photography. With a career he loves and a success- ful business, Shumilak considers himself quite lucky. “It’s great to come right out of school and do something you love to do for your profession. I can’t see myself doing anything else. It’s a gift.” Shumilak shoots for the stars Celia Klemenz/ News Advertiser photo Ajax photographer Chuck Shumilak shows one of the day-night city scapes he has created for movie sets. He photographed the skyline of Brooklyn, New York for ‘Two for the Money’ and Wasaga Beach was used in ‘Die Trying’. He uses a Fuji panoramic camera to create a 12-by-4-inch transparency which is then projected to create the day-night backdrop for use in filming. The following movies are in area the- atres this weekend: Syriana Directed by Stephen Gaghan Starring: George Clooney, Matt Damon, Amanda Peet, William Hurt. Rated: R A political thriller with several story- lines that unfold against the backdrop of the global oil industry, shining a light on the human cost of the pursuit of money and power. Bob Barnes (Clooney) is a career CIA operative who starts to learn the truth about his life’s work. 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OUR GOAL: 1.35 million dollars, 45,000 gift boxes TO DONATE: by VISA or MasterCard, call 416-869-4847 or www.thestar.com/santaclausfund A/P PAGE 4 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 5 A/P A/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack host the Wexford Raiders and the Stouffville Spirit in junior hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre on Satuday and Sunday at 3 p.m. Notre Dame junior hoops champs Top-ranked Cougars recover from first-half deficit to nip Sinclair Celtics for ‘AAAA’ title By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — After struggling for much of the first half, the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars put it all together down the stretch. The Cougars, playing the Sin- clair Secondary School Celtics for the fourth time this season, chipped away at a nine-point Celtics’ halftime advantage over the third and fourth quarters to emerge with a tenacious, come- from-behind 47-42 victory in the Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) ‘AAAA’ junior girls’ final at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby on Wednesday night. Notre Dame celebrated not only a near-perfect season, losing only once in league and tournament action, but also for making history at the north Ajax school as the first girls’ team to win a Durham Region high school basketball crown. “It was an exciting game,” notes Notre Dame head coach Rose Booker. “Sinclair is a good team and they played well. It certainly wasn’t an easy victory.” Far from it. In fact, the top-seeded Notre Damers were hard pressed to con- tend with the Sinclair fast break in the first half. But, like all good teams, the Cougars found a way to slow down the Celtics. “Sinclair played very well and they fast-breaked us for the first half and it killed us,” explained Booker. “Once we made some ad- justments we were able to take away their fast break in the second half. “In the first half I think it was a case of nerves. We came out flying the first half. The second half was our half.” Most importantly, says Booker, when trailing by three points in the later stages of the fourth quar- ter, the Cougars were able to climb out of the hole by hitting their foul shots, going 6-for-8 from the line in the fourth quarter. The Cougars also got a much- needed boost off the bench from Rosie Marfo who played outstand- ing defence. “She had a few steals and got our roll started,” says Booker. The Cougars received another solid effort from their front-court catalyst, Nicholle McKenzie, who netted 22 points to lead all scor- ers. She was followed by lightning- quick point guard Catherine Bou- goulias with 10. Kisha Brown led the Celtics with a 14-point effort. Katie Fitzgerald chipped in with eight. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Nicholle McKenzie shed tears of joy as she embraces teammates Catherine Bougoulias, left, and Shikha Lovel after the Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars captured the Durham Region junior girls’ ‘AAAA’ basketball crown in Whitby Wednesday night. The Cougars edged Sinclair 47-42. Celtics play up a Storm in Durham senior final Keane sisters key win over Richardson By Brian McNair Staff Editor DURHAM — It was never really in doubt. Led by sisters Kalisha and Ta- kima Keane, Whitby’s Sinclair Celtics jumped out to a 30-7 first- quarter lead and finished off a perfect Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) season with an 80-33 win over J. Clarke Richardson Storm of Ajax in the AAAA senior girls’ basketball final Wednesday. As has become habit, the Celt- ics dominated all facets of the game and had their opponents reeling before they knew what had hit them. “That’s been the key to our suc- cess all season, we come out in that first quarter and press and run and finish, and that deflates a lot of teams,” Sinclair coach Rox- anne Curtis said after the game, which was played at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in Whitby. “Both teams knew coming in, I think, what the outcome was going to be, but still it was impor- tant for us to come out strong,” Curtis added. “Same with Rich- ardson, they gave us a battle.” Richardson coach Tammy McGee did indeed seem prepared for the outcome, but she was nev- ertheless proud of a team that won a silver medal despite having only two players back from last year’s senior squad. “I’m really proud of the way the girls played,” McGee said. “They put forth a good effort, great team- work. They did a really great job and we’ve had a great season.” The Keane sisters were unstop- pable early on, combining for 20 of the 30 first-quarter points. Ka- lisha ended up with a game-high 25, which is right on par with her average this season, while Takima chipped in with 14. The Keanes, who are from Ajax but moving soon to Brooklin, have played together for much of their lives, including currently with the Ajax Lions club team that features several other Sinclair players. The chemistry, especially between the siblings, is key to the Celtics’ suc- cess. “We’ve played together since we were little, it’s just normal for us to play together,” Kalisha said in reference to her sister. “She just knows where I am, just that sister connection I guess.” Two other teammates with the Lions figured prominently in the LOSSA final, as Sinclair’s Stepha- nie Parfitt contributed a dozen points and Richardson’s Camesha McKenize drained 13 in a losing cause. This is Sinclair’s third straight LOSSA title and thus third straight trip to the Ontario Federation of Schools Athletic Association (OFSAA) championships, to be held next Thursday through Sat- urday in Richmond Hill. Having not advanced beyond the quarterfinals the previous two years, a medal is the obvious goal this time around. “I think we worked hard all sea- son and it’s good to move on and try to do something at OFSAA,” said Takima, the younger Keane. “We’ll do well if we come together like we can. I think we have the ability to do well. We play big against big teams.” The frightening part about Sin- clair, particularly to the rest of the LOSSA competition, is that both Keanes will be back again next year. Kalisha is currently in Grade 11, and Takima in Grade 10. A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo Sinclair’s Kalisha Keane is shadowed by Richardson’s Randi Walker during the Durham senior basketball final. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 37 P OUR GOAL: 1.35 million dollars, 45,000 gift boxes TO DONATE: by VISA or MasterCard, call 416-869-4847 or www.thestar.com/santaclausfund Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Skate save AJAX — Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School Cougars’ Dave Fearon is all alone as he fires the puck at Port Perry High School Rebels’ goalie Fraser Gibson during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey at the Ajax Community Centre on Tuesday afternoon. The teams played to a 5-5 draw. Keeping an eye on the sports scene arivett@durhamregion.comSPORTS EDITOR AL RIVETTSurging Panthers whip first-place Markham Waxers Pickering juniors extend win streak to six games By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers juggernaut has steamrolled anoth- er quality opponent on home ice. This time, the Panthers stunned the first-place Markham Waxers (20-5-2-0) by a 5-1 count in OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action Wednesday at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The victory followed a perfect week- end for the Panthers (16-10-0-1), which crushed the St. Michael’s Buzzers 9-2 in To ronto last Sunday night and started the weekend with a 4-3 victory over the visiting Wexford Raiders. Wednesday’s victory represented the sixth consecutive victory for Pickering and Panthers’ head coach John Winder says it was more proof of his club’s bur- geoning reputation as an upper-echelon club. Pickering now sits in a second- place tie with St. Mike’s in the conference standings. “What better way to prove yourself than to beat two of the top-ranked teams in the last two games,” says Winder. “That was our challenge and the boys rose to the challenge. We showed when we play well we’re a team that’s going to enjoy success.” But, Winder observed that the players, in the midst of winning their sixth in a row, are taking it all in stride. “What intrigues me is that the boys weren’t overconfident about (Wednes- day’s win). They weren’t whooping it up like the first time they won a hockey game. It’s all part of what they have to do to be one of the top-ranked teams in the league,” he noted. The Panthers opened Wednesday’s game with a flurry, as Todd Hosmer picked up a loose puck and snapped one past Trevor O’Neill just 16 seconds into the first period. That goal led to two more in the opening stanza for a com- manding 3-0 lead. The Panthers scored one more in each of the second and third periods, while holding a typically offen- sive-minded Markham squad to the one goal. The Panthers’ defensive superiority wasn’t lost on Winder, who praised the “fantastic” work of starting goaltender Mark Duschene, who was beaten once on 36 shots, and the Panthers’ defence, including newcomer Ed Snetsinger who’s been everything the team had hoped for since coming over from the Huntsville- Muskoka Otters several weeks ago. Snetsinger scored a pair of goals, in- cluding an empty-netter, and added an assist for his most productive game in a Panthers’ uniform. “Having Ed Snetsinger at the point has really taken the load off Ryan (Annesley), John (Soames) and Mike (Banwell). The three of them, they’re our workhorses. Eddie controls the play out there and Zack (Fenwick) and Kevin (Huinink) are really holding their own. Right now our defence is rounding into what we wanted at the beginning of the year,” says Winder. The coach also praised the continued strong work of power forward Brett Con- nolly, who stuck it to Markham with a goal and an assist. “Brett stayed focused and ignored ex- ternal confrontations and went out and played hockey. He’s playing fantastic.” The Panthers take a week-long hiatus from league play for its annual New York State trip this weekend. The team returns to league action Friday, Dec. 2 against the Stouffville Spirit at the Pickering Rec- reation Complex at 7:30 p.m. SCORING SUMMARY Panthers at Markham Period 1 Pickering - Todd Hosmer (Tyler Melancon, Andrew Dissanayake) 0:16 Pickering - Ed Snetsinger (Brett Connolly) 1:09 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Tomek Bud- ziakowski, Ed Snetsinger) 17:53 Period 2 Pickering - Brett Connolly (PP) (John So- ames, Ryan Annesley) 10:46 Period 3 Markham - Daniel Torres (PP) (Ryan Olidis, Brett Molnar) 9:36 Pickering - Ed Snetsinger (EN) (unassisted) 17:19 POWER PLAYS Markham: 1-for-3; Pickering: 1-for-8 PENALTY TOTALS Markham: 46 minutes on 11 infractions; Pickering: 32 minutes on 8 infractions P anthers’ Postscript Pickering Panthers captain Ryan Annesley was one of 40 players in the country chosen for the Canadian Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s prospects game in Yorkton, Sask. on Dec. 6 and 7. Annesley is one of only seven players from the OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League to be chosen. He’ll be on the blue-line for the ‘East’ prospects in an all-star game against the ‘West’. ••• It didn’t take long for big winger Chris Jones to get back in the lineup for Wednesday’s game against Markham. Jones suffered a calf injury against Wexford last Friday, which kept him out of the lineup for last Sun- day’s game against the St. Michael’s Buzzers. ••• The Panthers leave for the U.S. Friday to take part in a two-game weekend series against New York State opponents Capital District (CD) Selects and Applecore junior ‘A’ squads at the Houston Field House in Troy, New York, the home arena for the Rensselaer Polytechnic Insti- tute. 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To Assemble Products- Stuffing Enve- lopes, Mailing/Processing Circu- lars, On-Line Computer Work, PC/Clerical Work Available. Up to $1,500/week, No Experience Needed! FREE information at www.CanadianHomeJobs.com, Reference 7-107 or call 1(705)726-9070 INDUSTRIAL DOOR COMPANY requires door installer and service technician. Will train the right individual. Must have a good driving record and be mechanically inclined. Fax resume to: 905-697- 2054. JOB FAIR 3 shifts, $10/hr, south Oshawa. Apply in person, Monday Nov 28th & Tues Nov 29th, 10am- 2pm. Elite Plus, 201 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa LOOKING FOR PEOPLE to work at construction in cleaning new homes & windows, previous exp. preferred. Stouffville & Ajax. S.I.N., car, equip- ment & exp. necessary. Call: 416-896-4626 Fax: 905-665-8774 LOSS PREVENTION and Security, immediate. Full time. Days and nights. 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L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be contact- ed. PA RT-TIME CLEANER to start in September at new store in Pickering. 24 hours/5 half days per week. Cleaning experience. Care and Caution with Fine Furni- ture. Mail resume (No Phone calls) to Bennett's Home Furnishings, 1099 Kingston Rd, Pickering, Ont. L1V 1B5 durham@bennetts.on.ca Only those interviewed will be con- tacted. REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY,expe- rienced, service person for new home building. Competitive wages. Must have own vehicle/tools, Fax resume: 905-655-7265 SIDING, SOFFIT, FACIA installer wanted full-time for Durham Re- gion. Must have own tools & trans- portation. Call (705)944-8892 or 905-718-0435. SNOW PLOW broker wanted for Ajax route. Good rate, guaranteed hours. Call (905)261-8474 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 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 25, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Drop in to access our free employment services! FEATURING: ONTARIO SKILLS PASSPORT (OSP) Not sure about what career path to take? Discover which career is best suited for you! Learn how to identify, use, and develop your skills by creating your personal Skills Passport! Services available at the Open House include: Apprenticeship information Interview and job search tips Resume and cover letter assistance Meet with an Employment Counsellor Learn about our Certified Workshops View our exclusive job postings For more info visit www.jhsdurham.on.ca November 30. 4pm-7pm 75 Richmond St. W. Oshawa Interactive Advertising Specialist, Metroland Durham Region Media Group durhamregion.com, Durham Region's leading community site, seeks a sales specialist to join their progressive team and drive online sales. The successful candidate is Internet savvy and a highly motivated closer. Some experience with inside or outside sales required. Must have a vehicle. Aggressive package! Applicants should submit their resume electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Metroland Durham Region Media Group OUTBOUND TELESALES REPRESENTATIVE Permanent Part Time The Advertising Department of the Port Perry Star has an immediate opening for a permanent part time telesales representative.This position reports directly the Advertising Sales Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: .Sell advertising over the telephone to new and existing customers .Seek out new opportunities to sell advertising to underdeveloped customers or those in underdeveloped business categories. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL: .Have exceptional organizational skills .Be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously .Have excellent oral and written communication skills .Have the ability to co-ordinate sustained features .Be enthusiastic, energetic, creative, and maintain a client-focus .Be achievement oriented and goal inspired .Have basic/intermediate level computer skills Applicants should possess previous sales experience. Those interested, should apply in writing , including resume with references, to: The Port Perry Star 180 Mary Street, Unit 11, Port Perry, ON L9L 1C4 Attn: Deb McEachern, Advertising Manager Fax:905-985-4160 Email: dmceachern@durhamregion.com Only those selected for interview will be contacted. YMCA Durham Employment Services APPRENTICESHIP SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY •Are you between 16 and 24 years old? •Are you interested in an apprenticeship? •Did you leave school before completing the required credits to register in your trade? You may be eligible for a $1,000 Apprenticeship Scholarship! Please drop by or call YMCA Durham Employment Services to inquire about this opportunity. 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 16 Pickering, ON (905) 427-7670. APPLIANCE SPECIALITY STORE FOR FULL & PART TIME SALESPEOPLE We are looking for highly motivated individuals with experience in selling appliances to join our team at the Pickering Store Location THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE: ●Minimum 2 years appliances sales experience ●Be able to work flexible hours ●Be able to work on a variety of sales related duties ●Have excellent oral and written communication skills ●Be enthusiastic, energetic and maintain a client-focus ●Have a basic level computer skills Please Fax Resume to Deborah 905-686-7804 EXPERIENCED AUTOMOTIVE PA R TS COUNTER PERSON WANTED Busy local automotive dealer is looking for an experienced parts counter person. Minimum of five (5) years experience preferred but not necessary. Excellent Benefits and Remuneration including pension and profit sharing. Send Resume to: File # 221 Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, Ont. L1H 7L5 NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. "HERE WE GROW AGAIN!" DRIVER/RUNNER •flexible, reliable individual required •pick-up customers/perform general car lot duties •valid driver's license needed PA RT TIME REFERRAL AGENTS •with car supplied Fax resume to: 905-839-7002 www.nelsongroup.ca Joe at 905-655-2253 or visit 4160 Baldwin St., Taunton & Brock Rds hrdept@2001audiovideo.com Full Time Sales/Management Trainees Hiring for Ajax/Whitby Locations High Base Salary, High Commissions Bonuses, Extensive Benefits, Management Training, Employment Stability Retail (commission) sales experience preferred Fax your Resume to the attention of: HIGHLY ORGANIZED INDIVIDUAL Needed to assist lead department responsible for vehicle movement. Must have: Computer skills and a clean drivers abstract. Please fax resume to: 905-665-0418 NOW HIRING IMMEDIATELY EXPERIENCED BARN STAFF Only full time positions available Email- dgourley@windfields.com Call (905)725-1194 ext.249 or Fax 905-579-7552 SEASONAL OIL TRUCK DRIVER Thermoshell Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Shell Canada Products, has an immediate opening for an experienced seasonal bulk oil delivery driver for our Richmond Hill office. The successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects of bulk delivery including loading of a bulk truck at the refinery, safe delivery of products and be familiar with a multi compartment delivery straight truck. Have a D class license, with air brake endorsement and clean drivers abstract. This is a position that requires being on call 7 days a week, with deliveries being made primarily on weekends, during the day to mostly residential heating calls. Remuneration is based on a standby rate paid, plus an hourly rate when doing deliveries and will be negotiated. Please submit your resume and drivers abstract, via mail or fax to: Thermoshell Inc., 44 East Beaver Creek Rd, Unit 16 Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G8 Attn: Delivery & Service Manager Fax 905 886-5250 Entry Level Receptionist/Data Entry A Pickering area company requires a professional individual for full time reception duties. Duties will include professional telephone and walk-in reception, data entry and preparation of correspondence including letters, memoranda and reports. The ideal candidate must have excellent oral and written communication. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook is required, as well as the ability to type 40 WPM (A skills test will be administered). The candidate must have their own transportation. We offer benefits and a profit sharing plan. Fax resume to: 905-427-8010 Jeffery Homes, an established home building company in the Durham Region seeks a full time Accounts Payable Clerk with strong accounting and computer skills. ✓Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Programs. ✓A pleasant and helpful manner both on the phone and in person for customer service. ✓Experience in the home building industry also an asset. Drop off resume at 1200-201 Airport Blvd. Oshawa (Airport Terminal Building). Mon. to Thurs. 10:00- 4:00 p.m. Are you tired of driving to Toronto? We have an immediate opening for an EXPERIENCED NEW/USED CAR SALES We offer: •Great floor traffic •Aggressive remuneration package •Monthly and Annual bonus •Good benefit plan •Demo available Become part of our winning team!! For private and confidential interview call & ask for Kerry or Dennis VILLAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP LTD. 19 Harwood Ave. N.,Ajax, Ont. LlS 2B9 Tele. (905) 683-5358 Fax (905) 683-5738 Complex Care, Simple Comforts VHA Home HealthCare, a leading charitable, not for profit provider of health care services to individu- als in the Durham Region, urgently needs: PSWs to work in the Northern part of Durham Re- gion(Beaverton, Sunderland, Cannington, Uxbridge, Port Perry) Candidates must have: PSW certificate, excellent oral and written communication skills, access to a car with a valid driver's license and insurance. Work is available for days, evenings and / or week ends. VHA offers: - flexible schedules - support for professional development activities - on-going education and training - paid orientation - Employee Assistance Plan - Employer sponsored benefit package VHA is an equal opportunity employer Accredited by the Canadian Council on Health Services Accreditation Fax resumes to: 1-877-576-3237 or email: kfelizde@vha.ca Website: www.vha.ca Personal Attendant Care Inc is looking for a Part Time Evening Client Service Coordinator Come join our progressive support organization. Your experience in health care and community environments will be an asset to our non-profit organization. The position involves the coordinator of client care and staff supervision. Hours are 1:00pm to 9:00pm. Skills required: •Supervisory •Computer •Priority management •Assessment and analytical Diploma/Degree in health care is required. Minimum of two years related experience required. Must have ability to work independently, in a fast paced team environment. Benefits, pension and continuous education provided Salary currently under review For more information see our website: www.pacdurham.ca Resumes to: Fax (905)576-8020 Email- ekassouf@pacdurham.ca SNOW PLOW brokers needed with recent model 4x4 pick- ups/plows. Guaranteed winter con- tract. South Pickering area. Call 416-569-4219 SUPERINTENDENT required full- time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complex. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple. No pets. Fax resume (905)623-2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. TODDLER ECE REQUIRED immediately for day care in Port Perry area. Must have ECE Diploma. Please contact Michelle at 905-985-8783 or uticadaycare@powergate.ca URGENT - HOUSE CLEANERS needed for fast-growing company. Per manent position. Room for ad- vancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905-723-6242 WANTED - SNOW REMOVAL sub contractors with own vehicle for plowing & sidewalk work; also general labourers for snow remov- al. 905-985-4979 or fax 905-985- 6221. WORK AT HOME $500 weekly. For mail/assembly work. For infor- mation package send stamp to Westshore, 5694 Highway #7 East, Ste 405, Markham ON L3P 1B4 EXPERIENCED HAIRSTYLIST required for Whitby salon. Apply in person, 1200 Rossland Rd. East Tues./Thurs./Fri. 10-5 p.m. 905- 430-0966. HAIRDRESSER with or without clientele or rent a chair. Call for appt. or apply in person, Joseph's Hair Stylists, 104 Dundas St. W. Whitby 905-668-5691. NAIL TECHNICIAN required im- mediately for busy Oshawa salon. Call 905-436-9303. ARCHITECTURAL MILLWORK Company seeks fully experienced Cabinet Maker in Durham Region area. Please fax resume to: 905- 433-1463 BUSY HVAC company seeking full time worker. Minimum G3.. Please call (905)987-4328 or fax (905)987-4326. CUSTOM MIRROR and glass installer, shop hand. Top Pay! Clean drivers licence. Experienced only. Call (905)432-7873, fax 905-432-6845 GAS WATER HEATER Install- er/Helper required. Must be physi- cally fit. Experience preferred. Will- ing to train right person. Fax re- sume (905)430-0108 OSHAWA MANUFACTURING company requires a CNC Boring Mill Operator with min. 5 years experience. Competitive wages and benefits. Shift work required. Fa x resumes to 905-576-6244 PLUMBER - LICENSED,experi- enced in residential, commercial service work, motivated, neat work.Fax resume (905) 571-7338. WANTED, SOFFIT,Fascia siding, installer, min. 5 years experience, full time work. Call (905)436-7674 or 416-837-6821. LOAN OFFICER:Seeking friendly, dynamic personalities with an administrative background. Gen- eral office duties. Training provid- ed. Apply to: loanofficerjob@ hotmail.com EARN $50,000+, high-end medical spa requires enthusiastic goal oriented sales consultant with proven track record. Professional appearance. Email resume to: info@anaturaladvantage.ca. www.anaturaladvantage.ca FULL TIME LICENSED REAL ESTATE ASSISTANT NEEDED to assist busy real estate sales rep and work part-time on new home site. Guaranteed salary plus commission. Some experience preferred. Call Jackie Goodlet at 905-720-2004 or fax resume to 905-720-3006. SALES REPS for Christmas items, pt/ft in Shopping Mall. A vehicle is required for the position. $12/hour+ gas, guaranteed+ com- mission. 416-294-2278. SALES OPPORTUNITY Sales exp. not neces- sary. Must be neat, pre- sentable, punctual, good with public. Com- mand of English. In- store sales, f/t. Excel- lent renumeration, dis- cussed at interview. Call for interview. Bring resume. 905-831-9846. Ask for Bob. EXPERIENCED DENTAL Recep- tionist required full-time for Picker- ing office. Call 416-494-2127. "MOM AND BABY DEPOT" Wellness center for healthy pregnancy and family develop- ment, now accepting full and part- time applications for the following positions: Nurse Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Registered Practical Nurses, Childbirth Educators, Massage Therapist, Office Management/Reception staff. Submit CV/resume by Dec. 5th/05, Fax: 905-666-0790. DENTAL HYGIENIST team player, minimum 1 year experience, re- quired Thursdays 4-9 pm. ASAP in busy, organized, fun, family prac- tice in Ajax. (905)428-1215 PDA REQUIRED.Warm caring in- dividual wanted for Preventative Dental Assistant position in an Oshawa office. Please drop off your resume in person at: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. RMT WANTED in Ajax for a chiro- practic centre, p/t, f/t. Rent and percentage as soon as possible. Call 906-683-8695 or fax to: 905- 683-8701. NICKLES RESTAURANT,Ajax, requires line cooks. Will train. Ap- ply in person with resume: Nickles Restaurant, 95 Kingston Rd. East, Ajax. ECE WITH INFANT experience required for Scarborough Daycare. Fax resume to 416-321-1695 TODDLER/PRE-SCHOOL Music Teacher, certified to teach Orff, Kindermusic, and/or Kelly Kirby. Email resume to: hatchhouse montessori@hotmail.com or fax: 905-665-9583. EXCELLENT Income Potential - 520 Bond St. West Oshawa - N/E corner of Bond & Stevenson. 3+1 bedroom, all brick detached bun- galow. 2 kitchens, 2-4pc. wash- rooms, new ceramics, refinished hardwood and all brand new win- dows. $239,900. Open House Sat. Nov. 26th, 12-4 p.m. or call 416- 804-7216 for private viewing. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 25, 2005, PAGE 39 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com Massey's Restaurant is hiring EXPERIENCED FULL TIME/ PART TIME LINE COOKS & DISHWASHERS Apply in person with resume 774 Liverpool Rd. S, Pickering FULL & PART TIME Ontario Certified Teachers required teaching adults during the day in Whitby. Enthusiasm, flexibility, comfortable teaching Math & English at a high school level. ONTARIO TEACHING CERTIFICATE A MUST. Ph. Rosana: 905-420-9930 $$MORTGAGES$$ " BEAT THE HOLIDAY RUSH" Consolidate now - Don't leave yourself short of cash. Prime 1st and 2nd mortgages available to 100% up to $1500. in monthly savings see your CASH FLOW. Private funds available at best rates- Credit Issues, Collections okay. Speak to your experienced mortgage agent SYLVIA JULES Direct (905) 666-2060 Main (905) 666-4986 To r.(289) 314-4098 Serving Durham and Ontario for 15 years. 1 MONTH FREE RENT or Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa - Starting At $750. ●Renovated Suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Senior Discounts ●Full Security System Call for more information 905-728-4993 GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT e & oe 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Welcome To Whitby's "OPEN HOUSE" Nov. 25, 26 & 27th 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Spacious, Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms. The only location in Whitby offering sign up specials for you to save money on your new home. Limited availability. Don't miss out. Join us for our Open House!! 200 White Oaks Crt. 1-888-303-1849 WHITBY WELCOMES YOU HOME Spacious, newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bdrms. Park like setting. Fr iendly community. Convenient location. Steps to GO, shopping, 401. Affordable prices. From $870. Util incl. 1-888-303-1849 *HOME SELLERS* Find Out What Homes Down The Street Sold For! Free computerized list with pictures of area home sales & current listings Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7041 Visit: www. DurhamAreaHomeSales .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* *RENTERS* Why rent when You can own? 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I just bought a house in Port Perry and would like to move sometime in the next 3 months. 50 minutes to Oshawa, Whitby, or and hour to Toronto. I will list this house soon if not sold privately. Call a.s.a.p. 905-242 -2855 or 705-432-3232 DISTRESS SALE Bank Foreclosures & Estate Sales Free computerized list with pictures of Foreclosure properties from $170,000. No Investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 Visit: www. DurhamDistressSale. com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905)434-7777 Matt Cooper* FIXER UPPER "Bargains" These homes need work Free computerized list with pictures of foreclosure proper- ties from $170,000 No investors please Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7048 Visit: www DurhamFixerUppers .com Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd. ** (905) 434-7777 Matt Cooper* HOME EVALUATION Find out what your home is worth On-Line Visit: www. DurhamOnLine HomeEvaluation.com Remax Ability Real Estate Limited ** (905) 434-7777Matt Cooper* SAILWINDS WHITBY.Great loca- tion and building. Victoria/Watson. S/W view overlooks Marina/Park. Bright 1-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, so- larium, laundry. Steps to GO, wa- terfront trail/ $420/month fee in- cludes utilities, cable, parking, locker, pool, exercise, party room. $222,000. (905)665-5118 EXPERIENCE THE THRILL of having your own Provencal home in France! Beautiful character homes available weekly. Call Yvonne at (905) 435-1175 or e- mail yvonne.donnelly@rogers.com FOR LEASE, INDUSTRIAL UNIT 2600sq ft (2000sq ft work space, 600sq ft office & storage space) No body shops. Avail. immediate- ly. Oshawa area. Call 905-429- 8239 or (905)723-1123 INDUSTRIAL BAYS, near OC, transport truck high roll-up doors, one bay w/side entrance, air, parking, auto repair, machining, other uses, ample parking. Month-to-month considered. Also Space good for hobbies (905)576- 2982, (905)576-2646. VERY ATTRACTIVE commercial building, very flexible zoning, 1,000sq.ft. showroom/storefront & 2,600sq.ft. warehouse. 5 garage doors, lease part or all. 416-735- 0565 or 416-885-4762 APPROX. 380 SQ.FT.self-con- tained office, with washroom. Brock Rd. S. area. $450 monthly plus GST. includes heat & hydro. (905) 427-7400. Available January lst. OFFICE SPACE BESIDE GM plant, 3,000 sq. ft. semi furnished, 24 hrs. security protection, easy access to 401, clean, a/c, main floor, only $8.75 per sq. ft. net. Contact Dave (905) 579-0878 PROFESSIONAL FURNISHED offices (2), show exceptionally well. Reception/admin. functions, internet, phone-system, VM, board and meeting room. Free parking. Whitby-4min. from 401. $400 & $600. 905-433-0040. RETAIL SPACE FOR LEASE Kingston & Dixie Rd. Busy Lick's Plaza 1000 - 2200 sq ft. Low rent, high traffic. Close to residential. Call Stephen (416) 617-9997 ARE YOU ON THE INTERNET. Wanted: business entrepreneur to work from home. Click on to www.claimyourdream.theonline business.com FASTWAY COURIERS new fran- chise to region, 3 exclusive territo- ries available. Be your own boss, ground level opportunity. www.fastway.ca (905)720-2816 HUGE INVESTMENT Opportu- nities in the Professional Entertain- ment World for Las Vegas Produc- tion Re-Creations. Full Scale Live Productions for Theaters, Arenas Future Tours. 905-372-6924 www.michaeljohnent.com MJ_Enterprises@hotmail.com Po- tential to make Millions $$ with Long Term Potentials!!!! NO COMMUTE!got drive and de- sire? $Learn to Earn$ from home. No MLM. Contact 1-800-431-2084 $$$100 % FINANCING OAC 5 yr. at 4.85% or Variable at 3.9% OAC,Cash take-outs, Refinances, Self-employed, Commercial, even poor credit. Call Kevin, Mon. to Sat. at: 1-800-328-7887 ext. 366. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100% No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORP 1-888-307- 7799 GOOD OR BAD CREDIT,refi- nance mortgages and investment properties. Loans & Line of Credit. Please call (416)436-1589 RATES ARE GOING up! Refi- nance now at low rate! Call Ajax refinancing expert now at (905)426-6899. (1) Renovated Simcoe/Mill 2-bed- room, balcony, parking, laundry $825, 905-434-2858; Renovated 1 bedroom $715, 2-bed. $825. Sim- coe/Bloor Oshawa. 1-800-486- 9826; Laundry, parking, Avail- able immediately. (1) A BACHELOR APT.Oshawa north small quiet building, appli- ances, laundry facilities, parking. $600 utilities included. Close to shopping and on bus route. Avail- able December lst. (905)436-9785 (2) NORTH OSHAWA 2-bed & Bowmanville 1+ bed, utilities in- cluded, laundry, new laminate floors, separate entrance, parking, convenient locations, backyard, Dec 1st. (416)892-8864 1 & 2 -BEDROOM APT,start from $450-$600 + utilities. First & last. Available immediately. Stephen 905-259-5796. 1 BEDROOM APT.,Bond & Wil- son area, laundry, parking, $700 monthly hydro included, first & last, avail. Now. Call 905-571-1598. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Oshawa, $750/month. Avail. im- mediately. First/last required. Clean, close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N. Call 905-242-8370 or 905-259-7828 1-BDRM bsmt apt., private en- trance, Simcoe/401 area, Oshawa. Non-smoking, no pets. Parking, shared laundry, Express VU. $650/mo inclusive. First/last req'd. Call (905)720-2347. 1-BDRM, OSHAWA,newly reno- vated triplex. Main floor w/large deck, $725/mo+ hydro. New appli- ances, parking, large yard. Avail. immediately. No pets. (905)435- 6675 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, avail- able for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $999.00 per month. One month free! Call (905)579- 7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. Pickering Finch/Hwy 2. near amenities. Sep entrance, laundry, appliances, parking, no smok- ing/pets. Available Dec 1. first/last $950-inclusive. (905)427-8205 2-BEDROOM apartment, 596 Chaucer Ave. $825/month all in- clusive. No pets, first/last re- quired. Farida daytime (905)576- 5512 or evening (905)427-5580 2-BEDROOM BASEMENT apt., great Oshawa Neighbourhood, Dec 1st. Big windows, bright, clean, separate entrance -A Must See! Parking, laundry, utilities in- cluded. $850/month, first/last, ref- erences. (905)728-9284 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Oshawa, Very roomy, just renovated. Close to Buses and Shopping. A Must See! $900.00 plus Electricity. Call 905-767-6292 3-BEDROOM,hardwood floors, main floor of house, near O.C. Creek runs behind backyard, 1-car parking, laundry. $1000/mo+ 1/2 utilities, avail Jan 1st. Call after 5pm (905)924-4413 385 GIBB ST OSHAWA, 2 bed- room apts. Available December 1st. Utilities included. No pets. Phone 905-723-5434. AJAX - 3 BEDROOM Main Floor Bungalow, hardwood floors, air,well maintained, parking, half utilities no smoking/dogs. $1175/month. 416-924-6796. AJAX Harwood/401 1 Bed. Basement Apt. Laundry, parking. Sep. entrance. Avail. Dec. 1st. $750/mo. inclusive. No smoking/pets. 905-426-6060 AJAX HWY. 2/WESTNEY Clean, 2 bedroom walk out basement apartment, A/C, no pets/smoking. 1st/last. Newly painted. Available December 1. $900/month inclu- sive. Call 416-990-3113. AJAX Salem/Bayly. Large 1-bed- room basement apt. 4pc bath, shared laundry. $800 includes util- ities, parking, A/C. Non-smoking. Suit professional. 905-787-8665, 416-721-4425. AJAX SOUTH -3-bedroom main- floor semi-bungalow, air con., new furnace. $1075+part utilities, ALSO large one bed. basement apt., suits quiet single working female $700/inclusive, No pets/smoking. First/last/references. Par king/laundry. Dec. 1st. 905- 686-6773. AJAX SOUTH 1 bedroom, separ- ate entrance, parking, laundry, CAC. Includes utilities, cable, no smoking/pets. $675/month, suitable for single person or couple. Call 905-683-2163. AJAX SOUTH one bedroom base- ment, one-parking, laundry, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, $550/inclu- sive. Private entrance. Available Jan. 1st. 416-606-7027. AJAX, HARWOOD & Bayly, 1- bedroom large apt., Clean, Legal Fire Dept Approved, Seperate En- trance, Laundry, 3 piece wash- room, Shared Parking, Available December 15th. No Smoking/Pets $850/mth. 905-686-0539 AJAX,Harwood/Bayly, 2 bedroom basement apartment. Very clean. Near all amenities. Private en- trance. Available November 1st. $900/inclusive. No pets/smoking. 905-420-1281 AJAX,Westney/Hwy 2, beautiful 2-bedroom condo, pool, exercise room, appliances, laundry, park- ing, air conditioning. Available im- mediately, $1350 all inclusive. Call (905)427-5128. AJAX- 1 BEDROOM. OPEN concept w/o basement with separate entrance and parking. Tr ans at step, delightful setting. $850/mo (negotiable) plus utilities. First/Last. Credit check, no pets/smoking. Available January Call 905 427 0775 AVAIL. NOW & DEC. 1ST.One & Tw o bedroom apts for rent. Locat- ed 309 Cordova Rd., Oshawa. No pets. Please call (905)579-2387 anytime. AVAILABLE NOW, WHITBY south, 1&2 bedrooms, in spacious, clean, quiet, mature building. Near GO train/401. Parking included, From $658. Call Rob 905-665- 3877/416-735-2096 leave mes- sage. B HOME 4 CHRISTMAS! Well maintained, 3 bedroom upper lever, and 1 bedroom lower level, different Oshawa locations. Call Robert for Quick approval! 416-402-3435. BACHELOR SUITE,warm and cozy, basement, close to GM, bus service, parking, private home, quiet, clean, newly renovated. Bright, laundry, cable included. $525/mo. Sandy 905-571-6953. BLOOR ST. EAST OSHAWA - Near No Frills/401. TWO - 2- bedrooms, $715 + hydro($50/mo), available now and Dec. 1st., also 1 bed. available immedialely $645+hydro ($30/mo), Immacu- late, well-maintained, nice and bright. Laundry, small building. Bus-stop at door. First/last, 1-parking. No pets. 905-668-1946. OSHAWA - HARMONY & KING, Must See - new wood laminate flooring, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $700 includes utilities, cable, laundry, parking. Steps to bus, shopping and easy access to 401, no smoking/pets. lst/last. Available Dec.1 (905)623- 2311 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE 1 Bdrm., bright, modern kitchen, open concept living area. 4pc. bath, fridge/stove incl. CAC, no smoke/pets. Dec. 1st. $800+ Util. 905-983-3393. BOWMANVILLE.Stunning bright 2 bedroom apartment, all new; ce- ramic tile, laundry, lots of parking. $900 plus hydro, heat incl. (905)623-4302. BRIGHT 2-BEDROOM, walkout basement apt., includes util- ities/cable, $700, ideal for single person @$650. No pets/smoking, first/last, references. Near bus & Go station. Contact (905)428- 1652, 6-8pm. BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS 1-bed- room apartment, Olive/Wilson, available January 1st, 2006. Separate driveway, Laundry and utilities. $700/inclusive. Non- smoker preferred. First/last re- quired. (905)436-6392. CLEAN 1-BEDROOM apt. in nice Oshawa area. Quiet, newer car- pets and flooring, laundry, c/air, parking. $725/inclusive, first/last. Available Dec 1st. (905)626-8000 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. Eve.Viewing by Appt. DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN,brand new 1-bedroom apt. c/a, parking, all inclusive. Non-smoker. Available immediately. $795/mo. First/last. Also: 2 bedroom, January 1st, Oshawa, $950. (905)655-5789, (905)655-9739 HISTORIC PICKERING VILLAGE 1 bedroom. Loft apartment suitable for single professional. Private en- trance/parking. $750, all inclusive. No smoking/pets. Close to amen- ities. First/last. Available Decem- ber 1st. Call (647)222-1373 IMMACULATE,quiet and cozy new beautiful bachelor apt. available Dec. 1st. $575 + hydro. Fr idge, stove, parking. Downtown Oshawa, on bus route. Private entrance. Call 905-922-7015. LARGE 1 BED.basement apt. Appliances, private entrance. Hwy. 2/Church St. Pickering Village. Available immediately. $725/mo., utilities included. First/last. Park- ing, Call 416-818-1024. LARGE bright very nice 1-bed- room apt near Oshawa hospital, parking, laundry, $725/mo inclu- sive. Available Dec/Jan 1. (416)725-7037, (905)673-5842. LIVERPOOL/BAYLY Large, bright, legal basement apartment. Separate entrance, shared laun- dry,1 large bedroom with walk-in closet plus office/bedroom. No pets/smoking. $850 inclusive, suits couple/single. (905)420-0043 OSHAWA - 1 bedroom apt., $650/mo. inclusive, parking incl. Available Dec. 1, no pets, first/last required. Call 416-996-2022. Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Windows, Doors, Etc. Call Dave for a Free Estimate Cell (905) 424-9059 • Office (905) 426-4106 Based in & Serving Durham Region DREAMSCAPE RENOVATIONS Commercial & Residential All work fully guaranteed & Insured * Reasonable Rates Call Dave for a Free Estimate 905-424-9059 • 905-427-2932 Improvements & Repairs Need a Handyman? •Fire/Water Damage •Drywall Taping/Painting •Flooring •Full Basement Renos. (Framed, Drywall, Taping, Insulating $5800 based on 1400sq.ft. house incl. material) No up front fees! (905)728-8973 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Ceramic Tile, Laminate Flooring, Plumbing, General Repairs. Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul marshallgroup@rogers.com Bathroom Problems? Big or Small we fix them all! BathMart 905-903-0492 www.bathmart.biz BriCo Home Improvements ✓ Basements ✓ Bathrooms ✓ Painting ✓ Wallpapering ✓ Decks ✓ Fenc- es ✓ General Repairs FREE ESTIMATES Call Brian: 905-686-8841 Cell: 416-606-9881 C.H.I.P. 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Junk Removal/Disposal Tr ee, Stump & Brush Removal, Pruning Light Hauling, Odd Jobs General Deliveries. Reasonable Rates Call Hans anytime (905) 706-6776 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 ELITE MOVING $40/hr., 2-movers+ Tr uck, Excellent Ser- vice, Short notice. Insured. Reliable, Ex- perienced, Punctual. 416-560-2723 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (416)423-0239 (905)683-5342 GRAND MOVING SALE!Like new furniture, entire contents! Living, dining, kitchen, bedroom & more! including accessories. Original sales receipt upon request. Value of all content totaling approximate- ly $20, 000! One buyer to pur- chase everything! $6, 000 or b/o. Call Rose at 905-839-0640. Get ready for the Party! Book your Christmas cleaning now! available, bonded and insured, experienced and reliable. Call 905-428-3576 or 905-986-0320 IRINA'S HOME CLEANING Satisfaction Guaranteed Excellent Competitive Rates References & Criminal Record: Av ailable Upon Request (905)686-6969 SUPREME HOUSECLEANING BY LAURIE I work alone, 20 yrs. in business. I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners. Bi-weekly & weekends available (905) 426-3711 THE PERFECT MAID SERVICE 50 % OFF (on every 3rd cleaning) BOOK TODAY!!! Relax and enjoy while we satisfy your needs. All employees are fully trained and supervised. and provide excellent rates and service. Eve and Saturdays. FULLY BONDED We Don't Cut Corners!! 905-686-5424 ❄Let it Snow! ❄ ❅Let it Snow! ❅ ❆Let it Snow!❆ Snow Plowing. Res. and Comm. Cal Fabio 905-442-9542. A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, November 25, 2005 www.durhamregion.com Please recycle this paper Place your ad at 905-683-0707 Classifieds cont. on pg. 43 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 PAGE 41 A/P MARTA MICHTA* 905-683-5000 Country Like Setting. No neighbours behind - quiet yard! This fi nished top to bottom home features 3 bdrms., 2 baths, beautifully fi nished basement with 2-pc. washroom, main fl oor family room with gas fi replace and walkout to fabulous 73 ft. wide backyard. For more info call MARTA MICHTA @ 905-683-5000. QUALITY ONE Ltd. Broker SAT. & SUN. NOV. 26 & 27, 2-4 P.M. 151 ADMIRAL RD., AJAX Near Bayly/Burcher Independently Owned and Operated Situated in a small condo townhouse complex featuring very beautiful main fl oor with large Eat-in Kit./ceramic Floor, Living and Dining Rooms, Fireplace, 3+1 Bedrooms and 3 Baths plus fi nished walkout basement. Here’s a house you could fall for. Milt Sommerville 905-831-2273, Coldwell Banker Case Realty. www.ajaxandarearealestate.com SAT., NOV. 26, 2-4 P.M. 575 STEEPLEHILL UNIT 11, PICKERING SAT. & SUN., NOV. 26 & 27, 2-4 P.M. 1787 WHITE CEDAR DR., PICKERING MILT SOMMERVILLE* 905-831-2273 CASE Realty $245, 9 0 0 $389, 9 0 0 Well laid out showpiece. All brick detached 4 bedroom, 4 baths with open concept main fl oor, 2 gas fi replaces, main fl oor laundry and the stunning prof. fi nished basement your whole family will love. You’ll all appreciate the short walk to schools or the Altona Forest and easy access to highways. Come and see for yourself. It will all make sense then. Milt Sommerville 905-831-2273, Coldwell Banker Realty. www.ajaxandarearealestate.com VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend!Opportunity is knocking, so open the door to these beautiful area homes this weekend! OUT THESE OPEN HOUSES 129 Whitby Shores Greenway,WHITBY .... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 1163 Cedarcroft Cres, PICKERING ........ Sun. 1-4 ❑ 1947 Malden Cres., PICKERING ........... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 48 Ashbury, Ajax .............................. Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 38 Ashbury, Ajax .............................. Sat. 1-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 1-4 ❑ 126 Elizabeth, AJAX ......................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 575 Steeplehill Unit 11, PICKERING ....... Sat. 2-4 ❑ 1787 White Cedar Dr., PICKERING ........ Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 151 Admiral Rd., AJAX ...................... Sat. 2-4 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 2-4 ❑ 27 Bambridge, AJAX ......................... Sat. 1-3 ❑ & ....................................... Sun. 1-3 ❑ 697 Atwood, PICKERING ..................... Sat. 1-3 ❑ ✓ MICHELLE FRASER* 905-683-1790 DIR.: Elizabeth and Hwy. 2 EXECUTIVE “JOHN BODDY”!! This exquisite 3+2 bdrm., 4 bath home located in “Pickering Village” features a fi n. bsmt. Elegant fam. room boasts soaring cathedral ceilings, granite, hardwood and much more. A must see!! Asking price $549,900. www.michellefraser.com SUN. NOV. 27, 2-4 P.M. 126 ELIZABETH ST., AJAX Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated KIM LEITH* 905-683-5000 Come out and see this immaculate pet and smoke free, approx. 1400 sq. ft. home located in sought after Maple Ridge. Featuring a spacious eat-in Kitchen with ceramic fl oor, 5 appliances, mn. fl r. powder room, fi nished basement and large bedrooms. Many upgrades include newer windows, Berber carpet, roof, garage door, CAC and much more.... Just move in and enjoy! Call Kim Leith 905-683-5000 today. QUALITY ONE Ltd. Broker SUN. NOV. 27, 1-4 P.M. 1163 CEDARCROFT CRES., PICKERING Independently Owned and Operated $229, 9 0 0 JILL SMITH* 905-683-1790 905-427-6522 Spotless, meticulously maintained 4-bedroom home w/large private deck and private fenced yard backing to permanent fi eld. Gleaming hardwood and ceramics on main fl oor. Fabulous family room/kitchen combo with upgraded cabinetry, B/I bookcases and soaring cathedral ceiling. Appliances included. SAT. & SUN. NOV. 26 & 27, 2-4 P.M. 129 WHITBY SHORES GREENWAY, WHITBY $329, 9 0 0 Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated ELVIRA LAROCQUE* 905-683-2100 $229,900. Family sized home walking distance to schools, parks and all amenities. Living Room with fi replace, Dining room with walkout to 150’ deep lot. Three bedrooms, two baths. Newer berber carpeting and laminate fl ooring, freshly painted. Quick closing available. Call Elvira today to view. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY BRIGHT AND CLEAN GLENDALE HOME Percy Fulton Limited, BrokerJUSTLISTED ByBy AppointmentAppointment OnlyOnly To Advertise in This FeatureTo Advertise in This Feature Call Your Real EstateCall Your Real Estate Advertising Consultant Today!Advertising Consultant Today! 905-683-5110 or 905-579-4404905-683-5110 or 905-579-4404 tribute double ad marg cox tracey mullin chris tamblyn ian baxter heather Wednesday, October 26, 2005 www.homesdurhamregion.com www.homesdurhamregion . c o m Pressrun 57,400 Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser To advertise in this weekly feature call 905-683-5110 or 905-579-4404 JOAN CAMPBELL* 905-831-3300 905-686-3330 First Realty Ltd. Broker • Enjoy a peaceful residential lifestyle by the lake • 4 bdrm., 3 bath family home fi nished top to bottom • Hardwood fl oors, main fl oor family/laundry rooms, central air • Gas fi replace, oversized garage and fully fi nished basement • Fast possession is possible... so act quickly! Call Joan Campbell at 905-831-3300. DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX - $299,9 00 www.sellingwithjoan.com JUNE NORTON* 416-494-7653 HALLMARK Realty Ltd. Broker PICKERING - large custom-built 3+2 BDRM. home on a private 63x165 ft. lot with separate fenced solar heated inground pool. Features cathedral ceilings, fl o or to ceiling windows & double sided stone fi replace, hardwood and porcelain fl oors, oak cabinets, 4 baths + sauna, newer appliances, roof, furnace and pool liner. This is a “MUST SEE”. PICKERING - CUSTOM-BUILT WITH INGROUND POOL Call JUNE or AL today at 905-391-8692$459,000JACQUELYNN TANNER* 905-619-9500 sutton-group heritage realty inc. Lake Driveway executive situated on a premium, private lot with direct view of Duffi ns Bay and conservation. Impressive foyer, oak staircase, ceramic and hardwood fl oors, some newer windows & roof, CAC, CVAC, direct garage access. Immaculate, fresh paint & décor. Lovely landscaped mature gardens and deck offer serene setting. VIEW DUFFIN’S BAY! Website: www.jacquelynntanner.com Email: jtanner@rogers.com$474,000DAVID BEATON* 905-683-5000 QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd., Broker OPEN HOUSE SAT. OCT. 29, 12-2 P.M. 73 REGATTA CRES., WHITBY - STEPS TO THE LAKE Call David Beaton NOW 905-683-5000 3 YEARS NEW - RIP ROARING VALUE - $224,850 √Steps to the lake, GO, 401, trails, etc √Absolutely stunning decor throughout √ Double car garage + openers √Separate living & dining area √ 4-piece ensuite in master √Three bedrooms & three bathrooms √ Cozy gas fi replace √Huge eat-in kitchen LOUISE M. MICALLEF* 905-831-3300 “Services en français” First Realty Ltd. Broker • Upscale lifestyle complex by the lake w/indoor pool, sauna, exercise & rec room • Totally renovated and r e m o d e led luxurious townhome • Renovated bath & powder & ceramic fl oors • Huge kitchen with W/O to balcony • You deserve this! $234,000 OWN A HEALTH CLUB! www.homeswithlouise.com BARRIE COX* 905-839-7449 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker * Waterfront! Waterfront! Waterfront! * Million dollar views o/l water and marina * Magnifi cent “Marshall” built townhome in prestigious Frenchman’s Bay Village, Pickering * Approximately 2769 sq. ft. as per builders plan * Upgraded & customized from top to bottom* Third fl oor “party” terrace to die for * Incredible open concept, absolutely must be seen! Asking $489,900 THIS IS YOUR VIEW! www.barriecox.ca#1 PICKERINGREMAX AGENT OVERALL LAST 15 YEARSJOHN McCRACKEN* 905-428-6533 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker Great home for the growing family located in Whitby. 25 0 ft. + fi nished basement. Wonderful fl oor plan with green kitchen, huge master with sunken retreat, ceramics, hard nestled on a 50’ lot. FABULOUS FAMILY HOME www.johnmccracken.ca$299,000JIM KELLY* P.Eng. 905-683-5000 QUALITY ONE Realty Ltd., Broker ON .8 ACRE LOT WITH 2 ROAD FRONTAGES Uniquely designed brick bungalow with 6 walkouts to deck and superb landscaping in country-like setting. Extensive use of quality wood throughout inside and out. This custom-built home with be ideally suited for the Muskokas. Stunning layout. Finished walkout bsmt.. Attached garage $725,000 SPECTACULAR BUNGALOW WITH 3 BDRM. LOFT jimkelly1049@hotmail.com LEE KEESO* 905-428-6533 ROUGE RIVER Realty Ltd. Broker • Great Pickering location in prestigious “Amberlea” community near Whites & Finch. • Fantastic in-law apartment with two separate entrances. • Upgraded top to bottom including ceramic and har d w o o d f l oors •Fantastic family room addition • Newer windows throughout • Roof reshingled in 2005. • Central air conditioner. FANTAS TIC POTENTIAL IN-LAW APARTMEN T ! Call LEE KEESO today for a private viewing!$279,500SURINDER JUNEJA* 905-831-3300 Committed to Professionalism! First Realty Ltd. Broker Lovely 4 yr. new executive brick home with 5 bdrms./den and 5 washrooms on a huge ravine lot most sought after neighbourhood. Private, fenced backyard. Plus professionally fi n . 2 bdrm. sep. walkout bsmt. apt. with kit./breakfast, liv./din./fam. rm. 2 sep. laundry, cold room, two decks. 9 ft. ceiling on main. California shutters. Ceramics in kit. & bath. Close to 401 & GO, schools, parks and all amenities. Flexible closing. Motivated seller. 4500 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE Call SURINDER JUNEJA AT 905-831-3300PRICEDTO SELL!MICHAEL BECKFORD* 905-683-1790 416-284-4751 Beautiful spacious 3 bdrm. townhome located close to shopping, schools, 401 and GO Station. Garage door entry to above grade basement with walkout to private yard. Access to backyard from side of the house. Reduced price for quick sale. $189,900 REDUCED PRICE FOR QUICK SALE Call MICHAEL BECKFORD TODAY! 905-683-1790 Connect Realty Independently Owned & Operated PETER** & MONIQUE* MUELLER 905-831-3300 Direct: 416-645-6700 First Realty Ltd. Broker • Absolutely stunning freehold townhome by the Rouge. • Close to 401 & 407 • Perfect for young family or fi rst-time buyer. • Two bedrooms (+1), modern decor, many upgrades. Call Monique at 416-645-6700. Asking $2 ABSOLUTELY STUNNIN G ! www.muellerteam.com ANNA WOOD** 905-683-1790 416-284-4751 Largest model on the street! 1761 sq. ft. Finished basem fireplace.Master with Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, walk dMst b e s e e n a t $ 2 9 7 , JUST LISTED - RARE RAV I N E L O T ! STEVE O’REILLY* 905-683-1790 2535 f t h a r d w o o d flrs. OPEN HOUSE SAT. & SUN. OCT. 29 & 30, 1-4 P.M. 85 SENATOR REESOR’S DR., MARKHAM ATHY CUSTOM HOME ON HUGE TREED LOT To Advertise in OurTo Advertise in Our WeeklyWeekly Real Estate SectionReal Estate Section call your Advertisingcall your Advertising Consultant Today!Consultant Today! 905-683-5110 or905-683-5110 or 905-579-4404905-579-4404 jacquelynn anner JACQUELINE TAI* To ll Free: 1-800-387-6037 416-491-4002 416-219-6066 R Trendy 3-storey townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, front and rear balconies, walkout basement to private patio, single garage & private drive. Full recreation facilities include indoor pool, whirlpool & sauna, billiards/hobby room, exercise room, party room and 24-hour on-site security. Spectacular parklands to the south overlooking Lake Ontario. All newer windows and patio doors. Shows a 10+! See all the photos at www.j-tai.com CROSSROADS REALTY INC. COUNTRY CLUB - STYLE LIVING AT THE BREAKERS!$245,000S O U T H AJ A X JACQUELYNN TANNER* 905 619-9500 BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! DUFFINS BAY! Delightful 3 + 1 bdrm., detached on lovely, mature lot,. Steps to public & separate school, park, Ajax lakefront, local transit. Replaced roof, windows, furn. & AC. Newly installed garage drs., laminate flr. in fin. rec rm. Bright eat-in kit. with W/o to yard. Mn. flr. fam. rm. with W/o to patio. Mbr. offers semi- ensuite. Shows a 10! $264,500. Jacquelynn Tanner @ 905-619-9500 $264,500 group-heritage realty inc. TRACY MULLIN* 905-430-6655 SAT & SUN. NOV. 26 & 27 1 - 3 P.M. 27 BAMBRIDGE AVE., AJAX Directions: Hwy. 2/Kingston Road. Tu rn north on Audley. Follow signs. STYLISH & ELEGANT BRAND NEW HOME Brand new 4 bedroom + office home. Spacious master bedroom w/ large W/I closet, His/her double closets, & 5 pc. ensuite. Rich hardwood & 9 ft. ceilings on main. Granite countertop. Upgraded Berber. Call Tracy Mullin (905) 430-6655. RMR REAL ESTATE $394,900 38 ASHBURY BLVD., AJAX SAT & SUN. NOV. 26 & 27 1-4 P.M. PMA Brethour Real Estate Corp. Inc. Broker (905) 415-2710 Model home by Tribute Communities. Overlooking Lake Ontario. 9’ ceilings on main floor open to above living room. Interior & exterior potlights. Upgraded cabinets, CAC, security system, Intercom, 3 pc. R/I basement. Door from garage to house. All ELF’s & window coverings, 5 appls., 2nd floor laundry. ****EXTRAS**** built by Tr ibute Communities, 2005 Tarion Ontario Builder of the Year, and recipient of 2005 JD Power Highest in Customer Satisfaction Award Among New Homes Builders in The GTA. Approx. 1,908 sq. ft. Newport model. For appt. call Bev Zuckerman (905) 683-2771. Professionally decorated stunning model home ‘Weymouth’. Has $200k in upgrades. 2 storey family room, 2nd floor laundry, gleaming hardwood floors, oak stairs, CAC, 3 pc. R/I security system, cornice mouldings, B/I cabinets, potlights, 9’ ceilings main floor, door from garage to house. Balcony overlooks Lake Ontario. ****EXTRAS**** built by Tribute Communities, 2005 Tarion Ontario Builder of the Year and recipient of 2005 JD Power Highest in Customer Satisfaction Award Among New Home Builders in the GTA. 4th bedroom is 3.66x3.58. For appt. call Bev Zuckerman (905) 683-2771. 48 ASHBURY BLVD., AJAX SAT & SUN. NOV. 26 & 27 1-4 P.M. $569,900 $399,990 IAN BAXTER* 905- 619-9500 SAT. NOV. 26 1 - 3 P.M. 697 ATWOOD, PICKERING PRICE REDUCED ! Move-in condition! This superbly maintained home in south west Pickering has 4 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms including large ensuite with soaker tub & separate shower & a professionally finished basement. Spacious eat-in kitchen includes fridge, stove & built-in dishwasher. Above ground swimming pool. Walk to conservation area, schools & churches. Local transit at door, minutes to Pickering GO & 401. Call Ian Baxter today @ 905-619-9500 for a private viewing or drop by to the open house. A must see! Group Heritage Realty Inc. 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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 P i ck e r i n g C hi ne se B a pti s t Ch u r c h 2 1 45 Br oc k R d N . 9 05-68 6 -6 311 Sunday Worship – 10 a.m. (Chin. & Eng.) Sunday School – Supervised Nursery Rev. David Chan Christmas Worship Pages will publish Dec. 16 and Dec. 21 To Advertise your Church Service or Special Events Contact: Janice Samoyloff at 905-683-0707 or Fax: 905-579-4218 or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com LUXURY 3 BEDROOM apartment in Oshawa. 2 appliances, air, 2 full baths, utilities extra. $950 per mo. Available Dec. lst. Call (905) 725- 9991. NEW 2 BEDROOM APT.very bright, large windows, sep. en- trance, washer/dryer, cable, park- ing included. $950. Dela- ney/Church Ajax. Available Dec. 17th. No pets/smoking (905)426- 3585 NORTH OF PORT PERRY, pri- vate apartment in farm house, 2 bedroom, $800 plus utilities, avail- able now. First/last. (905)655- 3393 NORTH Oshawa - 1 and 2 bed- room, Dec l/Jan1, Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two ap- pliances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA - 2 bedroom, 4 appliances, 2 baths, balcony, stor- age and parking. $875 plus hydro. Bev. (905) 985-8986 lst/last, Dec. lst. or immediate. NORTH OSHAWA,Russet Ave. Good location, next to bus route, well-maintained, quiet 12-plex small building. Utilities, cable, heating, parking included. 2-bed- room. No dogs. 905-576-2982. or 905-576-2646. NORTHEAST OSHAWA, one of the most sought after areas, lower level of bungalow. 2 bedrooms, 10ft ceilings, large kitchen with walkout to greenbelt, laundry facil- ities, all utilities included. Credit check required. Available Jan. 1st $1050.. Call 905-576-1910. ONE & TWO bedroom apart- ments, in most beautiful adult life- style building. Available immedi- ately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call 905-579-3700 or (905)723-1009 ONE BEDROOM newly renovated basement apt, Westney & Hwy.#2 $800, month inclusive. avail Dec. 1 parking,laundry, cable. close to all amenities, call 905-424-3466. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 2-bdrms - Jan. 1 st 3-bdrms - Dec. 1 st Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $835/month + hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Townline/Bloor, near 401. Newly renovated one bed- room basement apt. All inclusive, including cable, laundry, parking, $550/mo. Sep. entrance. Available Dec. 1st. No smoking/dogs. (905)441-0400 OSHAWA -Wilson/Adelaide area Large 2-bedroom apartment, sec- ond floor of triplex, storage, & laundry facilities. $800/mo.+hydro. Avail. Jan. 1st. No pets. Call 905- 576-4229. OSHAWA 1 BEDROOM available anytime or Dec. 1st. Located at 350 Malaga Rd. $695/mo. inclu- sive. No pets. 905-576-6724 or 905-242-4478. OSHAWA CENTRAL,spotless 2- bdrm, hardwood floors, small well maintained bldg., adult lifestyle, no pets. Laundry, 1-parking, $795+hy- dro. Avail. Dec. 1st. 416-816-8596 SUNDERLAND. 1 BR. APT. Fridge & stove. Non-smokers only. First & last, available immediately. 705-357-3382. OSHAWA HOSPITAL area, north of Adelaide, large upper 2-bed- room, 2 baths, laundry, parking, $850/mo inclusive. First/last. Call 905-579-2350 OSHAWA Park South/401 new management, newly renovated 1-2-3 Bedrooms from $725. Well- maintained, clean, quiet, improved security. Bus/GO. Hydro included. 835 Oxford 905-622-0835; 885 Oxford 905-622-0885 OSHAWA, NORTH END,1 & 2- bedroom apts., quiet area, 1-bed- rooms $750+hydro & $795 inclu- sive, 2-bedroom $975 inclusive. Available Dec 1st. No pets. first/last. (905)424-5083 OSHAWA, NEAR HOSPITAL,2- bedroom suitable for couple. Clean, patio, parking, new condi- tion. Immediate possession. $800/month + hydro. 416-520- 7636, Century 21 Wenda Allen Ltd. Realtor OSHAWA,one bedroom., pre- ferred location, clean, bright, all in- clusive plus laundry, parking with large eat in kitchen, $680. Immedi- ately. (905)434-1290 or (905) 922- 4411. Leave message. PARK/GIBB,1 & 2 bedroom apartments, convenient location, available Dec. 1st or Jan 1st. Ref- erences. first/last required. $630/$765 plus hydro. CAll (416)725-3323. PICKERING Sheppard/Altona 1 bedroom basement apt. Newly renovated with parking. No smok- ing/pets. $700/mo-inclusive. Avail. Dec 1. 416-908-2617 PICKERING -3 bedroom Town- house, (Glenanna/Kingston)No Smoking/pets $1200 + Utilities. Great condition, hardwood floors, avail Dec 15th. Call 416-560-6854 PICKERING - Liverpool Rd., south of 401, 2-bedroom basement apartment. Shared laundry, A/C, available Dec. 4th. $800/mo inclu- sive, references. Call (416)461- 9735 PICKERING 2 bedroom. Avail. Immediately. By the Lake, lots of windows, partially furnished, no pets/smoking, $900/month first/last/references. (905)839-5458 PICKERING ALTONA/SHEP- PARD basement apartment, 2 newly furnished large bedrooms, separate entrance, laundry, park- ing, no smoking/pets, close to all amenities. Call 905-250-0748 or 905-686-0010 or 905-424-892. PICKERING Furnished apt., upscale area, executive home. Sep. entrance, parking, cable, etc. raised insulated floors, sound insulated ceiling, 1-bdrm, $775. FURNISHED ROOM with bath, self contained, also available $495. 905-509-6072 PICKERING VILLAGE legal base- ment apartment, bright, 1 bed- room, across from park. Parking, hydro, cable. No smoking/pets. $800 all inclusive, first/last. Call 905-426-2707. PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks, bright 2-bedroom & Bachelor apts. Suit professional working per- son/couple, separate kitchen, bath, entrance. Parking. No smok- ing/pets. Bus at door. $750, $550/month. Immediately. (905)686-3877 PICKERING,Brock/Major Oaks. 2 bedroom, large bright basement apartment, separate entrance, laundry, 1-parking. No smok- ing/pets. $900 includes, heat, hydro, cable, water. Available immediately. Call (905)683-3365 PICKERING,FINCH/WHITES Rd, detached house, upper 2 levels, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths, garage park- ing. Near shopping, schools and transit. $1050 plus 60% utilities. Available January 1st, 2006. Call Harry (416)223-2458, Jennifer (416)223-9166. PORT PERRY,Quiet, well kept large deluxe 2 &3 bedroom apartments in low-rise, walk to Lake Scugog. Parking and laundry. No pets. Rent+utilitiesn first/last. Call Norman 905- 985-3406. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, quiet, 2-bedrooms. Avail. immedi- ately. $895/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 SIMCOE/WENTWORTH,large 2 bedroom in six-plex. $775-incl; large bachelor $595-incl. Fully ren- ovated, clean buildings, Avail now or Dec 1. First/last. 905-259-8259, 905-576-9779, 905-576-9055 SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment apartment, separate en- trance. Laundry and dishwasher included. Ceramic throughout, parking, non-smoker, no pets. $750 Call 905-686-3396. TOWNLINE RD. OSHAWA - large one bedroom, in walkout base- ment, fridge, stove, washer, dryer, $775 inclusive. lst/last, Dec. lst or immediate. (905)985-8986. UXBRIDGE NEW! To wn- house/Apartment Rentals. Air Con- ditioned Units! 2 Bedrooms, 4 Ap- pliances, Patio/Garden, Parking, Storage. 905-852-4777 UXBRIDGE,above ground 1-bdrm basement in executive home. Ja- cuzzi bath, private entrance, park- ing, backs onto conservation. No pets/smoking, prefer single per- son, ideal for a quiet lifestyle. Ref- erences. $825/mo inclusive. 905- 852-3559 WESTNEY/ROSSLAND One bed- room basement apartment. Full bathroom, kitchen and living room. Separate entrance, cable, laundry and one parking included. $750/month, first/last. Available immediately. 905-430-4991,aft. 6p. WHITBY - Large, Bright, New 1- Bedroom Walkout. Eat-in kitchen. Beautifully finished. Separate En- trance. Laundry. Fireplace. Cable. Par king. No smoking/pets. Brock/Whitburn. $775/inclusive. Professional preferred. 905-995- 4650. WHITBY,1-bdrm basement apt w/private entrance, fireplace. Non smoker, no pets. Suitable for 1 person, female preferred. Avail. Nov. lst. $680 inclusive. First/last required. 905-576-1779 WHITBY,above ground bachelor. Bright, spacious, in quiet neigh- bourhood. Bonacord/Cochrane. 1st/last. Avail. Jan 1st. Call days 905-626-8173, nights (905)666- 5609 WHITBY,bachelor apartment, Burns/Brock $680.00/mo. Laun- dry/utilities/1 parking space includ- ed. Non-smoker. First/last month rent and references required. Call 905-743-9872 . WHITBY,Dunlop/Brock, 3 bed- room apartment, $1050/month. 2 bedroom basement, $900/month. Both: utilities, parking, 2 applianc- es, available immediately. Call 905-432-4168. 2 LEVEL CONDO January 1/06. North Oshawa 2 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms; private laundry. $995 monthly + utilities. 905 242-7684. CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT,un- furnished, Simcoe/Taunton area 3- bedroom, 5 appliances, 1+2 half baths, parking, large storage space. Available immediately. $900 plus hydro. Call (905)433- 8864 evenings. EMERALD POINT CONDOS Brock Rd. 2 bed- room, 2 bath, 5 appli- ances, parking u/g Indoor pool, gym, sauna, squash, clean, well-maintained building, $1200 Call 905-426-3465 PICKERING,3-bedroom condo, ground floor, back yard. Near Go station, Bayshore Towers. Avail- able immediately. Call (416)414- 9125 or (647)836-2746 SPACIOUS-IMMACULATE 2 bed- room adult condo apartment locat- ed central Uxbridge. Includes un- derground parking, elevator, appli- ances incl. washer & dryer $1200. plus hydro. 905-852-3540 A-ABA-DABA-DO I HAVE A HOME FOR YOU! Do you pay $750/month or more in rent, earn $35000/yr, LET ME SHOW YOU HOW! NO down payment, up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Top Agent with Coldwell Banker 2M Realty, Assoc. Brkr, (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576-5200, email: kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 + BDRM.House for rent, $895 plus utilities. Central Oshawa. 2-parking, appliances, near schools & shopping. Available December 1st. Call Dave. (905)435-7305 or e-mail david@century21a.ca 2 HOUSES.Detached 3-bdrm, 3 baths, 2-storey, gorgeous new home, open concept, 5 appliances $1350/mo. ALSO Semi 3-bdrm, 2-storey finished basement, $1100/mo. Both in North Oshawa. Call 905-706-6949 3+1 BEDROOM SEMI, Close to Oshawa Shopping Centre/Civ- ic/Schools/GM/401. +4 appliances. $1200+ utilities. First/last. No pets. Employment/credit ref. Dec. 1st. 905-579-7581/ 905-728-1612. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,main floor, Newly renovated. Quiet ten- ant occupies basement. $1000+ 2/3 utilities. No smoking/pets. 3 BEDROOM BASEMENT, spacious, clean and bright. $950/inclusive. Available Dec. 1st. (905)626-9095. 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom town homes, fenced in backyard, private garage & driveway, carpeted, family room, appliance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apart- ments(s). www.realstar.ca 416- 292-0118 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month. Up to $15,000 cash back to you! Require $35,000 + up family income and reasonable credit. No down payment required. Why Rent! Call Bill Roka, 25 years as top sales rep with world's lead- ing realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-888-732-1600 AJAX 3-bedroom bungalow, hard- wood, new kitchen, 3 appliances plus shared laundry, large lot, 2-parking, near all amenities. First/last, references. Avail. Dec. 1st. 905-683-9213 AJAX, 1950SQ.FT.3-bedroom, 3 baths, huge familyroom w/fire- place, main floor laundry, private sundeck, central air, double drive, no smokers or pets. $1275/month- ly plus. Call June (416)948-0533. AJAX,large 4 bdrm, 2 storey home, double garage, 3 baths, en-suite, walk-out, appli- ances, $1400+utilities. References required. December/January. 905-428-6732 905-426-8358 BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom main floor of house, on 2 1/2 acre property. Lots of parking, close to every- thing, very private. $1100 plus 1/2 utilities. (905)623-0681. BOWMANVILLE 3 Bedroom home (exclude basement). Clean open concept, 2 1/2 baths, master w/4pc. ensuite, 2nd Flr laundry, 5 appliances, Dec. 1st. $1375+. No smoke/pets. 905-983-3393. CLEAN 4 BEDROOM HOME, 2 bathrooms, in Oshawa, good neighborhood, above ground pool, with appliances. $1400+ utilities. First/last. References required. Call 905-571-6318. EXECUTIVE HOME in Courtice, custom 4000-sq ft of elegance on two acres, mature trees and a stream. $1595/mo+ utilities. "In- laws Apt" 1000-sq ft, $1,000/mo in- clusive. Avail. immediately. Call (905)436-3363 IMMACULATE 3 bedroom semi, in O'Neill area., $1200 per month, plus hydro, 5 appliances, no pets, no smoking. Available Dec. 1, Call (905)723-4506 NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. Dec or Jan 1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5 appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, references. Call Marie 1-416-693- 8924. OSHAWA - 3-bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, no appliances, gar- age, $1300 plus utilities, first/last credit check. Available Jan 1st. Call (905)434-2437. OSHAWA, 3-bdrm semi detached large lot, near 401, malls. $1100/mo.+ utilities, all appls. Available immediately. 1-bdrm bsmt apt., $650 inclusive, Dec 12th. First/last. No pets. 905-434- 4342. OSHAWA,Clean & bright 3 bed- room mainfloor bungalow. Hardwood flooring, 3 appliances, close to all amenities. $925/mo plus half utilities. Avail. immedi- ately. 905-430-9085. PICKERING,beautiful 4 bedroom upper. Quiet family neighborhood. Hardwood/slate flooring. Laundry/ parking/garage. $1250 plus. Ne- gotiable depending on length of stay Avail. Dec 1. 416-712-8178. STOP RENTING, BUY NOW! We have several 3-5 bedroom homes with 2 baths and finished base- ments available with rent-to-own terms. Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax and Pickering. Best Neighbourhoods. Start building your future today. Homes starting from $1295/month. We can help YOU! Tel: 1-888-416- 2406, 905-443-3111 www.perfecthabitat.com THREE BEDROOM HOUSE for rent close to 401 and shopping centre, corner house in quiet neighborhood, no dogs but cats ok $1200 first and last avail Dec 1st. Call 905 434 7588. WATERFRONT HOME, 3 bed- rooms, 10 minutes east Port Perry. $1,150/plus. First/last. Also 2 large rooms for rent, Port Perry. Suit quiet working person $125/week.. 905-982-0242. WESTNEY/ROSSLAND,4-bdrms, 2-1/2 baths, hardwood, ceramics, stainless steel appliances, main- floor laundry, f/p, double car gar- age, avail. Dec. 1st. No smok- ing/pets. $1700/mo+ utilities. (905)428-9368, (416)402-8032 WHITBY 3-BEDROOM 2-storey home, 2 car garage, Ander- son/Manning area. Outstanding view, walkout basement. $1450 plus, no pets. Available December 1st. Call 905-655-4107 or cell 905-243-4107 WHITBY, Large 3-bedroom bun- galow, upper level, hardwood floors, excellent location, close to schools & park, all utilities and cable included. $1400/month. Available immediately. Call (905)683-6863 WHITBY- TAUNTON/BROCK ST. BRAND new 4-bedroom detached. 5 new appliances, attached gar- age, storage, 3-1/2 baths, jacuzzi tub, finished basement with 4 pc. bath, fenced yard, no smok- ing/pets, Whole house. $1,450+ Avail Jan. 1st. (416)688-7898 401/MARKHAM RD.Spacious 3 bedroom townhomes, fenced in backyard, private garage & drive- way,carpeted, familyroom, appli- ance and ceramic floors. Also available 2 bedroom apartment(s). www.realstar.ca 416-292-0118 HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-743-9787 LUXURY TOWNHOME in Whitby, 3-bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, finished basement w/gas fireplace, 6 new appliances, air, no pets, referenc- es & credit check, $1600/month. Available immediately. ALSO 2- bedroom, 3 bathroom, available Dec 1st, $1400/month. (905)430- 0404 PICKERING,large 3-bedroom, finished recreation room, excellent location, gas f/p, laminated floors, cathedral ceilings, eat-in kitchen private backyard, garage, $1295/mo., plus, first/last, refer- ences. (905)831-8823. WHITBY freshly painted 3-bdrm townhome available Dec. 1. $990.35 +utilities. Rent includes appliances and parking. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556-0455. FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT (female preferred), $550/month in- cludes all utilities. Kingston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. Share kitch- en. References required. (905)426-2314, call after 6. LARGE, CLEAN room near OC, furnished, share kitchen & bath, first/last. Available immediately. Phone 905-436-1420. OSHAWA An exceptional, fully fur- nished, large bed-sitting room in executive home, North Oshawa (Simcoe/Rossland). Includes 27" TV, cable, queen-size bed, plus all bedding. Share large, fully equipped kitchen, bathrooms & laundry. Parking. Bus stop at door. Close to Shops, UOIT/Dur- ham College, GM, OPG Plants. No smoking/pets. Worth checking out. (905)440-4569 OSHAWA,Thornton/Rossland. Furnished large with kitchen & pri- vate entrance, parking. Working gentleman preferred. No smok- ing/pets. $107/week. First/last (905)434-7532 or (905)579-0596 PICKERING,room for rent $375/month inclusive, quiet home, available immediately, near shop- ping & amenities. Female pre- ferred. Call (905)426-1974 leave message. ROOMS, WHITBY.2 unfurnished rooms, share bath, shared kitchen. Parking, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately. (905)666-3478 or (416)602- 4103 SOUTH PICKERING - large fur- nished room in quiet home, sep. entrance, smoking area provided, suits working male, share with 1 other. (416)230-4111 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH basement apartment, laundry. Female pre- ferred. No pets. Country setting central to Blackstock/Pontypool, Port Perry, Lindsay areas. $110 weekly. 905-986-0345, 905-986- 0007. AJAX NORTH,huge furnished masterbedoom, own washroom, parking, cable, air conditioned, share kitchen, laundry, livingroom, etc. no smoking/pets, $595 inclu- sive. first & last, references, (905)686-7967. PICKERING Liverpool/Hwy #2 single mother with child looking to share expenses of townhouse. References needed. Available Dec 1 or Jan 1. (905)837-8001 ENGAGEMENT Proud parents of Erika Franz & Drew Roberts are please to announce their engagement They plan to wed September 2006! Congratulations from Family and Friends! IN MEMORIAM MARY CAMPKIN August 12, 1933-November 25, 2004 God called your name so softly That only you could hear, And no one heard the footsteps of angels drawing near. It broke our hearts to lose you But you did not go alone For part of us went with you, The day God called you home You're always close beside us, In everything we do You were our greatest treasure, God's gift to us was you. We always remember that way you looked! The way you talked and smiled The little things you said and did To make our lives worthwhile Each time we look at your picture You seem to smile and say. Don't be sad but courage take And love each other for my sake. We love y ou Mom, Your Children, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren In Memory of David Anthony Preston June 20, 1986 - November 27, 2004 He loved people & laughter. His family, friends & basketball filled his world. He lives on in our memories, for he is too well loved to ever be forgotten. Rest in peace, our beloved prince. Sadly missed by parents Millicent & Seymour Harley, Sisters Breanna, Keisha, & Indira Harley, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, the Preston family, & the entire Harley & McDonald families. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE, Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, cable/internet included. Available immediately, 1st/last, $450/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. LARGE BEDROOM in North Ajax, shared kitchen. $475, heat and hy- dro inclusive. Call Len, 647-892- 1647. NORTH CENTRAL OSHAWA - full basement, livingroom, bed- room, 2pc. bath, laundry, shared kitchen and shower. Sep. en- trance, available immediately. 905- 434-5557. NORTH WEST OSHAWA,quiet business professional seeks same. Large bedroom, share kitch- en, laundry, parking, bathroom, c/a, cable, non-smoking. $475/month. First/last, references. (905)576-7002. PICKERING -Whites/Bayly. Shared townhouse. Very lrg. bsmnt. room or lrg. upper-level room. Full use. $600/mo.incl. First/last. Call 905-837-1670, leave message. PICKERING, PRIVATE ROOM, full use of house, 5 mins to Go train, 401, and Lake. $450 inclu- sive, call Mike (905)492-0057 WHITBY,room avail. in quiet home. $480/mo inclusive, (wkly avail.) Includes internet, 1-parking, share use of kitchen, no smok- ing/pets, first/last/references. (905)430-8189, (905)259-8959 1997 POLARIS 600 XC.New mo- tor, new clutch, liquid cooled, heat- ed thumb & grips. Studded track. Excellent condition. Comes with double trailer. $3,600 o.b.o. (905)623-8853 or (905)242-9337. GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT! "Car- riage Hills Resort" (time share) Barrie Ontario. 1 or 2 bdrms for July 15-22. Also Portugal, Mar. 25 - April. 8. Jean (905)666-0517. 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Purchased one year ago from Le- on's for $3000. Asking $1800 OBO. Call (416)684-7525. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CERWIN VEGA D9 speakers, tape deck,receiver,stereo stand,kitchen table(glass top w/ceramic base)and 6 chairs,2 coffee ta- bles,wall mount shelf,kids wag- on,kids clothing and toys. All in ex- cellent condition! Call Dean @905 509 4179 COMPLETE LIVINGROOM, 3-seater sofa, cushions, oversize chair, wingback chair, (neutral col- ours), glass beveled coffee table, large side table, 2 lamps. $650. 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For details call Marie, Crone Trav- el Professionals, 905-668-1638 or e-mail: bellm@rogers.com GAME BOY with Herbie Game. Brand new, still in the box. $100. (905)-837-9213. GENERATOR BLOW-OUT!!All sizes, eg. 1800 watt $349.00. New, warranty. 888-743-9378. HOT TUB (SPA) Covers & Swim- ming Pool Safety covers-Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1-866-585- 0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes. Delivery in- cluded. PAUL'S HOME AND LEI- SURE 905-259-4514 or 866-972- 6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA 5 person, never used, 24 jets, 5 horsepower pump, insulated redwood cabinet, full warranty, sacrifice, $2995, Picker- ing Markets isle A-B. 905-409- 5285 KENMORE,3-door fridge, stove & hood, almond colour, excellent condition. $300. 905-668-5221 snp KITCHEN CABINETS, white, ap- prox. 16' long plus island with syn- thetic marble top, stove top and oven, asking $6,000, like new. 905-885-0167, call after 6 pm. LAWN AERATOR,3 years old, 5.5 hp. Honda engine, Paid $3600 asking $2,000. with 4x6 trailer. Call Ken (905)576-3495. MEN'S WEAR CLEARANCE:All first quality, all brand new. Take a look at these savings! Ralph Laur- en suits Reg. $599, Now $299, Shipley Suits, Reg. $550., Now $299 or combine 2 for $500. Wool Poly/Blends Reg. $279, Now $179. Dockers Pro Style Dress Pants Reg. $85. Now 2 for $80. Haggar dress pants 2 for $80. McGregor socks Reg. $8/pr. Now 3 for $12. PLUS, PLUS, PLUS. For 11 years Rugged Replays in Whitby has been offering only the best in designer mens wear at up to 70% BELOW RETAIL. Shop smart this holiday season. Shop RUGGED REPLAYS. OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK UNTIL CHRISTMAS. Ruggedreplays.com .Burns St. Plaza, Thickson and Burns St. E. Call 905-404-2063. MOVING SALE:Rich French Pro- vincial livingroom and diningroom suite, coffee & end tables, sofa, loveseat and chair designed for diningroom, dining set, all in per- fect TLC condition. (905)428-2177 NEED A HOME PHONE recon- nected? Telecredit - Phone service provider. No credit, no deposit, no contracts, just hook ups. 1-888- 424-6658 PEAVEY ROTOR EXP (Cherry) with Floyd Rose. Professionally set up. Brand new, won in contest. $850. Call Andy 905-420-3833 after 5pm. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS - Christmas specials on now, check us out. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Makes the perfect Christmas gift.. Super special sale on all grand pianos instock. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE 9X5 slate, $2900; Kitchen Aid: Gas Stove,Black /electronic/New $1900 Asking $900; Side by Side Refrigerator, Stainless, water/ice/New $3200 Asking $1900; Maytag Dryer/Elec- tric $300; Sofa & Chair $200 905-655-5337 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package in- cluded. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. 4500 000 000 000 M ENZIES F IN ANCIAL S ERVICES “AUTO LOAN S ” Call Alex Ned a n o v s k i at 905-409-7878 www.ezautol o a n . n e t NEWSTART LEASING Bad Credit? Bad Credit? Bad Credit? New to Canada? New to Canada? New to Canada? Bankrupt? Bankrupt? Bankrupt? Any Credit Level Any Credit Level Any Credit Level Welcome! Welcome! Welcome! 1-866-340-5559 1-866-340-5559 1-866-340-5559 Get the credit you deserve and the payment you can afford G E T I N T O G E T I N T O G E T I N T O T H E T H E T H E D R I V E R ’S D R I V E R ’S D R I V E R ’S S E A T !! S E A T !! S E A T !! ext. 336 ext. 336 ext. 336 RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ROYAL ALBERT CHINA,"Moon- light Rose" service for 7 plus ex- tras asking $1000 for everything. Call (905)435-5299 SMALL P.A. SYSTEMS for sale or rent. Call (705) 438-1979 SMALL BUSINESS opportunity, 5 hydraulic tanning beds, including operating software and timer con- trols, bulbs and speakers. $800/each or $2500/all, working condition. Call (905)426-9729 or (416)676-3265. TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7. - $90. (tax incl.) Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. TRAILER, ENCLOSED 6x10, nearly new 2005 model, 40% off current new cost $3000. Call (905)620-1250 ULTIMATE CHRISTMAS GIFT - SAXOPHONE FOR SALE - Dixon alto sax, awesome sound, brass with engraved design. Perfect con- dition. Complete with case, clean- ing kit, reeds and neck strap. $1100 new, will sell for best offer. Call 905-985-7739. USED PIANOS Yamaha, Kawai & Heintzman etc. Piano tuning & repairs. Kevin Ellis (905)987-9981 1-800-440-9320 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rent starts $200 per month for indooor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bow- manville. Call 905-436-1024 or vis- it us: www.courticefleamarket.com WANTED - Late model higher end treadmill. Call Nancy evenings 905-619-9231. ASH, MAPLE, BEECH,Kozy Heat Firewood, excellent, best quality hardwood, guaranteed extra time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut/split. Honest measurement. Free delivery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753- 2246. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. SEASONED FIREWOOD Call Rick (905) 619-0681 BORDER COLLIE PUPS.Good working parents. Stan Feasby 905- 985-3546. CHIHUAHUA -Male & Female puppies. 8 weeks old, short- haired, various colours. Family raised. Parents on site. Call after 6p.m. (705)887-6445. CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS,CKC, micro chipped, parents on site, well socialized, vet checked, first shots, dewormed, guaranteed, photos available, ready to go (905)349-3587 CHOCOLATE Lab, 1 male, CKC registered, shots, ready to go. $600. (613)547-4618 CKC REGISTERED German Shepherd puppies. World Class German import lines. Family raised, first shots, vet checked. Ta ttooed & guaranteed. Ready December 9. (705)786-0322. FREE TO GREAT HOME. Female 1 1/2 year old female jack russell terrier loving and great with children, other pets. Moving, can no longer keep. Call 905-447- 8458 GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, also Cairn Terrier puppies (Toto's), non-shedding, non-allergic, they love kids, first shots, dewormed. Call 905-355-5420. JACK RUSSELL puppies, 7 weeks old, first shots, ready to go. (905)986-5217 or (905)424-9411 LAB PUPS, CKC registered, black and white females, shots, de- wormed, vet checked, micro chipped, ready December 17th. 905-349-1103. LAB PUPS, CKC registered, choc- olate, first shots, vet checked, guaranteed, tattooed. 705-924- 2509. PUG PUPPIES, adorable bundles of love, tenderly home raised, beautiful fawns and rare exotic blacks. Vet checked, 1st shots. 905-447-5131. PUREBRED LAB PUPS,Choco- late, Yellow & Black. 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Winter tires. $19, 500. Call (905) 619- 3579. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYA NEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-405-7161 1-866-826-7681 CALL BRIDGET BANKRU PTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED CELL: UsedCarsOntario.com - visit us on-line to view our large selection of vehicles. Buy or sell anything automotive. $ $ A & 1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleases call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905- 424-3508. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 1 A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ABC-A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1989 FORD F150,needs tune up, many extras, $1500 or best offer. Call (905)852-6364, Uxbridge. 1994 JEEP GRAND Cherokee 4 x 4, $4,490., 1992 Explorer 4 x 4, $2,990., 1999 Plymouth Voyageur $3,990., 1990 Ford F150. Extend- ed cab $2,999., Other from $1,699 and up. Certified and E-tested. Kelly and Sons since 1976. (905) 683-7301 or (905) 424-9002. www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 7.3L turbo diesel, 14' heated box, well-maintained, certified & e-test- ed $10,000. 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Make your home smoke-free.Make your home smoke-free. Thanks for protecting others. Thanks for smoking outside.Thanks for protecting others. Thanks for smoking outside. DURHAM REGION HEALTH DEPARTMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT For package to help you make your home smoke-free call Durham Health Connection Line 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 www.region.durham.on.ca a free www.smokefreehome.com The outside smoker...an unsung hero? We think so. Become a local hero. breathingspacebreathingspace Conor from PICKERING My kind of favourite gift? favourite gift Sparkly and shiny Hi-tech and portable Thoughtful and unique ATTENTION: PHOTOGRAPHER, SPORTS APPAREL & PROMOTIONAL ITEM VENDORS The West Durham Lacrosse League is seeking a vendor to supply: • All player jerseys, shorts, trophies, medallions • Fundraising items such as caps, key chains, coffee mugs, sweatshirts, t-shirts, etc. • League photographer for all team photos. A one year contract will be awarded, second year at our option, based on performance, quality and price. Interested parties are invited to submit a BRIEF letter outlining your company’s history and capabilities with a catalogue of items available to: West Durham Minor Lacrosse Association Att: David Lustgarten,Director-Fund Raising, Publicity & Promotion P.O. Box 66088, 1355 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario, L1V 6P7 DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS TO BE RECEIVED IS DECEMBER 9, 2005 WEST DURHAM MINOR LACROSSE ASSOCIATION Visit our Website www.westdurhamlacrosse.com Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS Friday, November 25, 2005 News Advertiser * Able Star Limousine Ajax/Pick. * Ajax Sobey’s Store Ajax * Bad Boy Ajax/Pick. * Bargain Shop Ajax * Best Buy Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Chef Yan Pick. * Curry’s Ajax/Pick. * Dell Computers Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Furniture Direct Pick. * Future S hop Ajax/Pick. * Get Connected Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Grand & Toy Ajax/Pick. * Herbies Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Home Hardware Ajax * Home Outfitters Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax * Linens N’ Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pickering Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick./Scar. * McLean’s Warehouse Ajax/Pick./Scar. * MDG Computers Ajax/Pick. * Mekesson Main Drug Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * National Sports Ajax/Pick. * New Homes Ajax/Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Panago Ajax * Petcetera Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Sobey’s Pick. * Pickering Town Centre Ajax/Pick. * Pineridge Garden Gallery Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Red House Thai Cuisine Pick. * Roger Media Wireless Ajax/Pick. * Rogers Plus Ultimate Gifts Ajax/Pick. * Sears Floor Coverings Ajax/Pick. * Shop & Save Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Solutions Ajax * Square Boy Ajax Ajax * The Source by Circuit City Ajax/Pick. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Ajax/Pick. * Walmart Jewellery Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Ajax and Pickering locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Jamal Friday’s carrier of the week is Jamal. He enjoys soccer & drawing. He will receive a dinner & movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s & Cineplex Odeon Ajax. Congratulations Jamel for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between November 23 - November 27/05 PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 21. GAME ONE Verifeye 60 vs. Best Buy Insurance 37. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Derrick Jaggall 17, Scott Poulton 12, Ivor Walker 12, Tom Rowen 10. Best Buy: Iain Grant 10, Reuben Newman 10, Frank Gallo 7, Tom Recalis 5. GAME TWO Gallantry’s Eatery 55 vs. Lakar Carpentry 51 TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Tom Oliver 14, Tom Pittman 14, Corrado Roccasalva 11, Steve Gazmin 9. Lakar: Bill Warren 14, Dodge Beckford 13, Jeff Power 9, Bill Boston 7. GAME THREE Warwick Publishing 65 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 47 TOP SCORERS Warwick: Gord Brown 32, Alonzo Starling 17, Luke Lukkonen 10, Claude Feig 6. Knights: Karl Hutchinson 16, Mike Jovanov 11, Rod Fraser 10, Randy Filinski 10. AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION House league standings as of Nov. 20 TYKE DIVISION TEAM GP W L T GF GA GF AVG PTS Giant Tiger 7 5 1 1 55 24 0.6962 11 Fujiki Dental Services 7 5 2 0 50 20 0.7143 10 Sure Fit Factory Outlet 7 5 2 0 51 34 0.6000 10 Durham Regional Police Association 7 5 2 0 43 29 0.5972 10 Lifestyle Sunrooms Windows, Doors 7 3 3 1 32 35 0.4776 7 Wal-Mart /Charmin 7 3 3 1 31 34 0.4769 7 CAA South Central Ontario 7 3 4 0 41 45 0.4767 6 John Boddy Homes 7 2 4 1 30 43 0.4110 5 Smart Die & Design Inc. 7 1 5 1 28 62 0.3111 3 Pickering Village Source for Sports 7 0 6 1 22 57 0.2785 1 NOVICE STANDINGS TEAM GP W L T GF GA GF AVG PTS The Optimist Club 6 5 1 0 55 29 0.6548 10 Pickering Firestone 6 5 1 0 43 16 0.7288 10 Vandermeer Nurseries 6 4 2 0 36 28 0.5625 8 McDonald’s Ajax 6 4 2 0 26 22 0.5417 8 Ontario Power Generation 6 3 2 1 33 19 0.6346 7 Rodman’s Heating 6 3 2 1 19 21 0.4750 7 Fresco’s Sandwich Bar 6 3 2 1 23 27 0.4600 7 Fujiki Dental Services 6 1 5 0 29 42 0.4085 2 Multi Sport Custom Mouth Guards 6 0 5 1 15 44 0.2542 1 The Toy Blox 6 0 6 0 12 43 0.2182 0 ATOM STANDINGS TEAM GP W L T GF GA GF AVG PTS Flaherty McCarthy Barristers 7 6 1 0 30 21 0.5882 12 Smart Die & Design Inc. 7 5 1 1 37 16 0.6981 11 KC’s Pets 7 4 2 1 31 22 0.5849 9 National Sports 7 4 3 0 24 14 0.6316 8 Ontario Power Generation 7 4 3 0 15 17 0.4688 8 Total Home Comfort 7 3 2 2 27 14 0.6585 8 Pickering Village Source for Sports 7 3 4 0 31 38 0.4493 6 The Toy Blox 7 3 4 0 16 32 0.3333 6 Fujiki Dental Services 7 2 4 1 22 26 0.4583 5 Copetti & Co. 7 2 5 0 26 38 0.4062 4 Hazmasters 7 2 5 0 16 26 0.3810 4 Marketing Solutions 7 1 5 1 28 39 0.4179 3 Scoreboard NOVEMBER 25, 2005 www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT A/P PAGE 46 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES *O.A.C. Total purchase including all applicable taxes and a processing fee of $55 (Eg. $1500 purchase with $55 PF equals an APR of 2.93%) are due January 2007. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. †Custom orders require 25% deposit. All first time buyers must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. SPECIAL OFFER! HURRY IN! No Money Down!* NOT EVEN THE TAXES!No Interest! And No Monthly Payments! UNTIL NOT EVEN THE TAXES! Ho! Ho! Hold The Payments Event JUST GOT BETTER! NOW! YULE PAY ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! Celebrate The Season In Style! 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Offers valid on 2006 Yaris (Model JT923MA), 2006 Corolla (Model BR32EMB), 2006 Camry (Model BE32KAA), 2006 Sienna (Model ZA30CPA) and 2006 Matrix (Model KR32EMB). Freight, and P.D.E. not included in MSRP. Based on 60 mos. lease rate 6.4% APR on 2006 Yaris. Based on 48-mos. lease rate 5.9% APR on 2006 Corolla, 2006 Camry, 2006 Sienna and 2006 Matrix. License, registration fees, insurance and taxes extra. Lease includes freight and P.D.I. cost of $1,010/$1,060/$1,160/$1,310/$1,060. Down payment or trade equivalent of $1,324/$3,381/$4,280/$6,327/$3,325 plus first payment due at lease inception. Security deposit of $225/$250/$350/$400/$275 required. Total lease obligation of $12,064.24/$13,413.31/$18,152.62/$22,599.56/$14,797.37 and purchase option price of $5,567.80/$8,153.50/$11,995.20/$14 ,168.46/$9,355.35 based on a maximum of 96,000 KMS. Additional KM charge of $.07/.07/.10/.10/.07 if applicable. MSRP of $13,580/$17,725/$24,990/ $30,800/$19,905. †† Based on 2005 Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. † These estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. Refer to the Government of Canada publication EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. top model 2006 YOUR DRIVEWAY’S NEXT PICKERING TOYOTA SALESALE • 1.5 L, 106 hp engine • 5-speed manual transmission • Power assisted brakes • Driver and passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) • AM/FM stereo CD & more 2006 Yaris CE INTRODUCING THE NEW $13,580 MSRP $179*LEASE FOR PER MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $1,324 DOWN.FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 5.5L/100 KM (51 MPG) † CITY 6.9L/100 KM (41 MPG) † • 2.4 L, 154 hp engine • 5-speed automatic transmission • A/C • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Keyless entry with trunk release • AM/FM stereo CD & more FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 6.4L/100 KM (44 MPG) † CITY 10.0L/100 KM (28 MPG) † PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $4,280 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. $289*LEASE FOR 2006 Sienna CE $30,800 MSRP • 3.3 L, 215 hp engine • 5-speed automatic transmission • ABS •A/C •Power windows, locks and mirrors •Dual sliding doors •Front seat, side, and curtain airbags •Keyless entry & more FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 8.2L/100 KM (34 MPG) † CITY 12.4L/100 KM (23 MPG) † PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $6,327 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. $339*LEASE FOR • 1.8 L, 126 hp engine • 5-speed manual transmission • A/C • Keyless entry with hatch release • AM/FM stereo CD • 16” Aluminum alloy wheels & more FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 5.9L/100 KM (48 MPG) † CITY 7.9L/100 KM (36 MPG) † PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $3,325 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. $239*LEASE FOR 2006 Matrix $19,905 MSRP LAST CHANCE FOR 2005’S MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT VEHICLE IN ITS CLASS†† 2006 Corolla CE $17,725 MSRP • 1.8 L, 126 hp engine • 5-speed manual transmission • A/C • AM/FM stereo CD • Power locks and mirrors • Keyless entry & more FUEL CONSUMPTION: HWY 5.3L/100 KM (53 MPG) † CITY 7.1L/100 KM (40 MPG) † PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $3,381 DOWN. FREIGHT AND P.D.E. INCLUDED. $209*LEASE FOR 2006 Camry LE $24,990 MSRP A/P PAGE 48 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 25, 2005 durhamregion.com 2005 Some vehicles may not be exactly as illustrated. †48 month Chrysler Credit leases OAC. 20,400 km. per year. 15¢ on overage. 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