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John Coleby, a senior vice-pres- ident at Pickering, said “it’s the time of year we get all the units ready for the winter peak. “It’s outage time,” he said. “Unit 4 on the ‘A’ side and Unit 7 on the ‘B’ side are in planned outages.” Both are in the middle of 60-day outages, he said during a meeting of the Community Advisory Coun- cil on Tuesday. He added one reactor on each side of the station went down for unplanned outages last week. “Units 1 and 5 were both back in a few days.” Ontario Power Generation pres- ident and CEO Jim Hankinson last week announced third-quarter fi- nancial results for the company. “There was a slight drop in the quarter, but we’re well ahead for the year,” Mr. Coleby stated. For the three months ending on Sept. 30, OPG had net income of $167 million, down from the $181 million for the same period in 2005. However, for the first nine months of this year, net income was $509 million, compared to $206 million for the same period in 2005. 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He will have two years to deal with any mea- sures. “In two years, they’ll be back to ensure I’ve done everything,” he said. Mr. Coleby added the environmental as- sessment on the possible refurbishment of the ‘B’ side reactors is continuing. The EA is part of the business case OPG is conducting for the refurbishment. Jacquie McInnes, the manager of public affairs at Pickering, said a second round of open houses are being held for the refur- bishment. The dates are Dec. 4 in Whitby at the Centennial Community Centre, 416 Centre St., Dec. 5 in Ajax at the McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr., Dec. 6 in Scarborough at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258, 45 Lawson Rd., and Dec. 7 in Pickering at the OPG building, 889 Brock Rd. All sessions go from 3 to 9 p.m., with a presentation at 7 p.m. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commis- sion is also holding a one-day hearing on Jan. 24 on the EA guidelines. PICKERING — The public is invited to get an update on the stormwater master plan for Frenchman’s Bay. A public information centre is being held Thursday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., in room 4. The City of Pickering is developing the plan in co-ordination with Toronto and Re- gion Conservation as a class environmental assessment. The purpose of the open house is to review detailed objectives for the plan and to review a list of potential stormwater management options being considered. Pickering council endorsed the develop- ment of a five-year implementation plan for Pickering’s waterfront and Frenchman’s Bay. One of the projects in that plan is the formation of the stormwater master plan for the bay and its contributing watersheds. This is to address long-standing concerns re- garding the ongoing decline in the quality of the Frenchman’s Bay ecosystem by control- ling the quality and quantity of storm runoff entering local creeks and the bay. For more information, contact Richard Holborn of the City at 905-420-4660 ext. 2049 or Robert Bishop of Marshall Macklin Monaghan at 905-882-7210. ✦ Power from page 1 Pickering holds open house Thursday for Frenchman’s Bay planPower needs dropped in summer of 2006 Single mom appreciates help during holidays By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — For Anna (not her real name) and her three children, the Santa Claus Fund is helping to bring more joy to their holiday. The single mother heard about the fund, which was established by the Toronto Star in 1906, from the Women’s Multicultural Re- source and Counselling Centre of Durham. This is the second year the WMRCC and its clients have benefitted from the fund, and the third year of the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser’s involvement. Anna found it difficult to buy Christmas gifts for her children after leaving her abusive husband shortly after arriving in Canada. While she and her family appreci- ate the gifts, without them she said things would be different, but her children would be appreciative of what they do have. “They would be a little bit differ- ent in one way in that we wouldn’t have the extra toys,” she said. “But, they’d learn to be blessed with what we do have. “We would always have joy even if we only have one toy,” she said. Children up to 12 years of age receive a box with a warm sweater, socks, mittens, a hat, book, toy, candy and, starting this year, a toothbrush and toothpaste for children four to 12. Babies receive two sleepers, candy for mom and dad, and a small toy. The items are all new and bought directly from manufacturers at a great cost sav- ings. All money raised is used to buy items contained in the gift boxes. The aim for the Santa fund this year is again 1,000 gift boxes for children in Ajax and Pickering. The 2006 goal is $1.4 million, with plans to distribute 45,000 gift boxes to underprivileged children across Ajax, Pickering, Toronto, Mississauga and Brampton. Esther Enyolu, the WMRCC’s executive director, said about 50 families from the centre will ben- efit from the fund. “It relieves the stress. They are feeling pressure to provide for their children and some children are so young they don’t under- stand mommy can’t afford to buy them this or buy them that,” she said. Donations can be made by VISA or MasterCard by calling the Santa Fund hotline at 416-869-4847. Cheques or money orders can be made out and delivered to The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commer- cial Ave., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5. To make an online donation, visit www.thestar.com/santaclausfund. All donors receive an income tax receipt after the campaign ends in January, 2007. Acknowledgement cards are available by calling the Santa Fund hotline. Donor contributions will be published in the Toronto Star dur- ing the campaign, until mid-Janu- ary. You are invited to attend our second Environmental Assessment Open House to discuss Ontario Power Generation’s work on the potential refurbishment and continued operation of the Pickering B nuclear station. The potential refurbishment would involve replacing major reactor components to extend the operating life of the reactors for an additional 30 years.An Environmental Assessment (EA) will help with the early identification of any potentially significant environmental effects from refurbishment and continued operations. It also ensures appropriate mitigation measures are identified early in decision making. The open houses will include a presentation on the potential project and the federal environmental assessment process.OPG staff and expert consultants will be on hand to share information about the potential project, answer your questions and discuss next steps in the process.We look forward to seeing you there. For more information,please contact us at 1-866-487-4600 or visit our Web site: www.opg.com/pickeringb. At each information session, a presentation will be made at 7:00 p.m. Whitby Monday, December 4 Centennial Community Centre Regal Room, upper level 416 Centre Street 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Ajax Tuesday, December 5 McLean Community Centre Banquet Hall 95 Magill Drive 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Scarborough Wednesday, December 6 Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258 Banquet Hall 45 Lawson Road 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. Pickering Thursday, December 7 Ontario Power Generation Cafeteria, main level 889 Brock Road 3 p.m. – 9 p.m. www.opg.com YOU’RE INVITED TO AN OPEN HOUSE THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com To make a VISA or MasterCard donation by phone, call the Santa Fund hotline at 416-869-4847. Cheques or money orders can be made out and delivered to The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON., L1S 2H5. To make an online donation, visit www.thestar.com/santaclausfund. Local families benefit from Santa Fund Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Esther Enyolu is the executive director of the Women’s Multicultural Resource and Counselling Centre of Durham. Clients of the centre benefit from the Santa Claus Fund every year. durhamregion.comP PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, NOVEMBER 26, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR A special day of remembrance To the editor: Another Remembrance Day has come and gone. It was a special one for me. I was in a well-known grocery store in Scarborough when a voice came over the P.A. system. “At eleven o’clock we will have two minutes of silence.” Five minutes later the voice con- tinued, “The two minutes will start now.” The entire store was quiet. It has been a long time since I have heard of people on the street and in stores pausing to remember. It is to be hoped this practice continues. Perhaps the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq have moti- vated more of us to realize the meaning of sacrifice that our veterans and Canadian soldiers have made and are still mak- ing. Elizabeth Paton Pickering NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is 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 ad- vertisement. Credit for advertise- ment limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- duction 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 volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. T ell you what I’m going to do: To morrow around supper time I’m going to come to your street, get out of my car, pull a gun, and begin to shoot at random. Bullets will fly -- I won’t know where they’re going, I’m not aiming -- and maybe somebody will be hit. Or maybe not, and I’ll just continue on my way. Or how about this: When you’re driv- ing during rush hour tomorrow, watch out for my car -- it’s blue -- because I’ll be merging alongside you, but I won’t notice you there. See, I’ll have spent the last couple of hours at a bar, tipping ’em back. My judgment and perception will be blurred. Maybe I’ll kill you, maybe not. In which case would you consider me to be more liable, criminally and morally -- when I pull a gun and shoot up your street, or when I drive along it after having too much to drink? Hyperbole aside, the fact is there’s no difference. That’s what’s so maddening about the continuing willingness of my fel- low citizens to get behind the wheels of their vehicles after they’ve been drink- ing. Durham police are kicking off their holiday RIDE effort this week and they do so fully aware that years of advertis- ing, enforcement and prosecution of drunk drivers has yet to get through to a certain percentage of the citizenry. Yo u want numbers? During a week- end in late September Durham coppers stopped 3,000 vehicles at RIDE checks and busted two people for drinking and driving. In early October they checked 1,500 drivers and pinched four. Three weeks later seven impaired driving charges were laid against 3,000 drivers checked. Over the weekend that began Nov. 10 police stopped 8,000 vehicles and laid 14 drunk driving charges. This is a pattern that is, regrettably, evident each year. The stats can be attributed to increased enforcement, obviously, but it’s more than a tad trou- bling that each effort to step up that enforcement, no matter how miniscule, results in more drunks being busted. So next time you’re unsure about whether to stop a friend from driving after he’s been drinking, imagine him lurching around with a loaded gun in his hand. And stop him. Jeff Mitchell is the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s crime reporter. His column appears periodically. E-mail jmitchell@durhamregion.com. Jeff Mitchell staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Help us play Santa Fund delivers for Ajax, Pickering kids If you need a great gift idea this year, we’ve got a sugges- tion for you. The yearly Santa Claus Fund recently launched its good work, with the generosity of Greater Toronto Area residents finding a perfect match in the thousands of young kids who face the real prospect of not getting a present this holiday season. While the fund is celebrating its 101st year since it started at The Toronto Star, this is the News Advertiser’s third year of involvement. It wasn’t long before we realized just how great the need is not only in the GTA as a whole, but also right here in Ajax and Pickering. Picture Santa’s warehouse, filled to the brim with 45,000 brightly coloured boxes. Picture volunteers working fever- ishly to sort and pack and ensure each box is ready for deliv- ery in December. Picture the look of joy, relief and, so often, overwhelming gratitude as volunteers turn over the gifts to our neighbours. Indeed, there are dozens of Santa Clauses working hard right here in Ajax and Pickering. Through the donations of Ajax and Pickering residents in 2005, we were able to deliver 1,000 gift boxes to boys and girls up to 12 years old. Across the GTA, the number of children who had a present to open was 45,000. This year, just as many children and their families are experiencing tough times they are working hard to overcome. They need some help to get back on their feet and the gift boxes do make a difference. Inside, children will find a sweater, socks, mittens, a hat, book, toy, candy and a toothbrush and toothpaste for kids four to 12. Babies receive two sleepers, candy for mom and dad and a toy. The items are all new and bought in bulk from manufacturers at great cost savings. The Santa Fund’s fundraising goal this year is an ambitious $1.4 million, but it’s one that reflects the incredible need in our communities. So, once again to work some holiday magic, we need help from generous elves here in Ajax and Pickering. All the money collected is used to cover the costs of the gifts, since all administrative costs are absorbed by the Toronto S tar. As your search for that gift continues, please consider a surprise to remember for the boy and girl next door. Donations can be made by VISA or MasterCard by calling the Santa Fund hotline at 416-869-4847. Cheques or money orders can be made out and delivered to The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5. To make an online donation, visit www.thestar.com/santaclausfund. No difference between random gunfire and drunk driving Animals now Ajax’s responsibility By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer AJAX — A coyote whiling away the day and a rabbit breeder with a pen problem were two instances Ajax bylaw officers have had to deal with this year. On Jan. 1, the Town took over control of ani- mal control services with the dissolution of the Pickering-Ajax and Whitby (PAW) service that had been in place since 1984. From the begin- ning of the year to the middle of August, more than 700 instances have been investigated. Most have been of the mundane variety, such as dogs running at large (131 incidents) or cats at large (126). There were also 59 calls for dogs barking and 29 times for someone not stoop- ing and scooping. Two incidents involved ‘exotic’ pets, one with a person keeping pigeons. Derek Han- nan, the manager of bylaw services for Ajax, says anyone raising pigeons has regulations they must follow. The other exotic incident was a resident breeding domestic rabbits and “they weren’t penning them properly and they were run- ning all over the neighbourhood,” Mr. Hannan states. Another instance was a coyote sitting at the emergency room doors of the hospital. “He laid near the emergency doors for three hours. Toronto Wildlife came in and took it,” Mr. Hannan notes. (Toronto Wildlife is an agency that deals with wild animals in urban areas.) Coyote sightings “aren’t uncommon. It’s going to happen,” Mr. Hannan says. Educating the public on issues such as stor- ing garbage and feeding animals is necessary, he notes. Leaving food out for small animals will at- tract squirrels and raccoons, he says, but adds smaller animals will attract coyotes. Another issue is the “number of outdoor cats we have. “Bird feeders are great, but with bird feed- ers, they attract other animals. We’re very con- cerned with coyotes coming into residential neighbourhoods. An education process has to take place,” Mr. Hannan states. One instance involved a bear cub seen south of Taunton Road. “It was a cub that probably wandered way from it’s mother. It hasn’t been spotted since. The MNR (ministry of natural resources) was notified,” he says. To wn staff will only deal with calls about wildlife if the public is in danger, he notes. Anyone calling about a nuisance animal, such as a raccoon, skunk or squirrel, is advised to call a licenced pest remover, In Ontario, anyone trapping a fur-bearing animal must be licenced by the ministry of natural resources. Mr. Hannan notes Town staff currently aren’t licenced, and don’t intend to become licenced, in the future. When the Town needs an animal removed, a licenced individual is contacted. Bylaw staff are now certified to use Bite Stick, a tool used by an officer trying to get out of a dangerous situation. A Bite Stick is “s imilar to a collapsible baton the police use. It’s strictly a defensive weapon,” Mr. Hannan says. An instance when the stick would be used would be an animal turning on a bylaw of- ficer. A recent incident involved a lab that had been away from its owner for three days. Someone came home and the dog had “plunked itself down on a neighbour’s porch. It’s pads (on its feet) were bleeding and it was aggressive,” he states. It took a bylaw officer about 90 minutes to get the dog under control, but once he did, the animal’s “mood changed. He was happy and licking.” Staff has been investigating buying a dart gun and tranquillizers. These devices would allow an officer to deal with an aggressive ani- mal while remaining a safe distance away. As for acquiring and using euthanising drugs, “we’re still working with the vet. We have all the equipment. The vet has the medi- cine on order. We have to go in for training,” he says. Euthanising drugs would be “strictly for wildlife, for an animal in severe distress.” This week, bylaw staff were called to an opossum that had been injured and needed to be put down. “We will not put down a dog or cat,” he says, adding a vet would need to take care of those situations. ©Disney'PVSUJNFT UIFGVOJOPOF.BHJDBM+PVSOFZ DEC. 22 – JAN. 1 Buy tickets at www.disneyonice.com Ticket Centres, Rogers Centre Box Office or call (416) 870-8000 TICKET PRICES: $15 - $26 - $39 - $65 VIP - $80 Front Row (Service charges and handling fees may apply.) Fri. DEC. 22 ( 7:00 PM Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. OPENING NIGHT FAMILY FOUR-PACK OF TICKETS FOR $140! (Excludes Front Row and VIP seats. No double discounts.) DEC. 23 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 24 11:00 AM 3:00 PM DEC. 25 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 26 12 NOON 4:00 PM Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. DEC. 27 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 28 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 29 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 30 12 NOON 4:00 PM DEC. 31 11:00 AM 3:00 PM JAN. 1 12 NOON 4:00 PM TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 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The alternates are intended to fill in during the absence of trustee SEAC members. Seaton to be built with prevention in mind By David Blumenfeld Staff Writer DURHAM — It’s not hard to pre- dict crime -- the challenge comes in finding the proper design to prevent it. “The people who undertake crime are no different than any- body else and they select their tar- gets using exactly the same prin- ciples... the places they go and the things that they do,” said Mary Beth Rondeau, an architect and development planner with the City of Vancouver. On Monday, Nov. 20, Ms. Ron- deau was in Oshawa as the key- note speaker at the start of a two- day conference for Crime Preven- tion Through Environmental De- sign (CPTED) Ontario, commonly referred to as CPTED Ontario. Members include police, security professionals, planners and archi- tects who use proactive strategies to prevent crime and fear of crime among the public. “Cr ime in the urban environ- ment is highly predictable -- where it’s going to happen, who’s going to do it and when they’re going to do it -- and it doesn’t change much over time,” said Ms. Rondeau, who uses her knowledge of CPTED principles to help create safer en- vironments in Vancouver. Ms. Rondeau said implement- ing general strategies to prevent crime, such as better lighting or video surveillance, will do noth- ing to stop crime if one does not understand the specifics of the en- vironment. She said she uses her own re- search and knowledge in the field of environmental criminology coupled with data from the police to create specific design solutions for particular crimes. Durham Police Constable Mar- ten Wind, president of CPTED Ontario, said just because a struc- ture is built doesn’t make it safe publicly. Removing tall shrubbery that can act as potential hiding places for thieves, adding a climb- ing vine up the side of a building to prevent graffiti and putting proper control mechanisms on doors and adequate lighting all need to be considered in the planning stages, he said, and having a conference where members can share ideas is a great way to learn different strat- egies. “It’s a great crime preventative tool to already start at the begin- ning stages of new developments,” Const. Wind said. In addition to applying CPTED principles in the design of Seaton -- a new community being built in northern Pickering -- Const. Wind said the group was also instru- mental in bringing about traffic calming measures to Fallingbrook Street in Whitby. 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It is expected to arrive later in the week. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. Tuesday November 28th, 7:00 pm Frenchman’s Bay Yacht Club Light refreshments & door prizes! You’re Invited Princess Cruise Night to reserve your seat RSVP to (905) 426-7884 www.luv2cruise.ca info@luv2cruise.ca 530 Kingston Road West, Ajax 905-426-7884 1-800-535-9424 Cruise Holidays of Metro EastCruise Holidays of Metro East durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 Group wants to prevent crime through environmental design By Danielle Milley Staff Writer This is the second in a four-part series examining the issue of accessibility DURHAM — WindReach Farm is a unique destination in Durham, or anywhere else for that matter. It offers accommodations, riding programs, a petting zoo and wagon rides. The difference between WindReach and other farms that wel- come visitors is that WindReach has been designed with accessibility in mind. The paths on the property are paved, several of the on-site signs have braille, and the wagon ride has a ramp. The accommodations have several features that make them accessible to someone who uses a wheelchair, including a cut-out under the sink, a stove with controls in the front, and a bathroom with a wall shower and a shower chair. But, it’s not just visitors who are on the minds of those running WindReach Farm when thinking of accessibility, it’s also the em- ployees and volunteers, some of whom have physical or cognitive disabilities. One special feature for them is the barn’s feeding room that features a chart with pictures and symbols of how much food each animal gets. That ensures all the employees can understand the feeding program, even if they have a problem with reading. Sandy Mitchell founded WindReach Farm in 1989. Growing up Mr. Mitchell wanted to work on a farm, but because he has cerebral palsy he was always told he couldn’t. “He always wanted to have a farm that people of all ages and abilities could enjoy,” said Kelly Taylor, the programs and activities manager at WindReach. To day the farm has 160 volunteers, includ- ing 85 in the Work Experience Program, which allows summer and co-op students and people with special needs to refine employment and social skills. WindReach is visited by 20,000 people a year who come from all over; they include groups and families, people with dis- abilities and people without. Being accessible is the norm for WindReach. “The more we think about all encompassing disabilities or special needs, the better we will be,” Ms. Taylor said. That is a statement echoed by many who work with ac- cessibility issues on a regular basis. They argue making a store or office more accessible doesn’t just benefit those with disabilities, it benefits everyone. “What’s good for the people with disabilities is also good for people without disabilities,” said Henry Kortekaas, chairman of the Region of Durham’s Accessibility Advisory Committee (DAAC). “Many of the things we are advocat- ing for are better for everybody.” For example a feature such as sliding doors not only benefits someone using a wheelchair, but it also benefits a parent with a stroller, someone with a broken leg or someone with a visual impairment. Despite the increase in awareness about ac- cessibility over the years, there remains many areas that are still off-limits to people with disabilities. The most progress has been made for people using wheelchairs to get around, as many believe it is a visible physical disabil- ity and easier to think about when designing space. Mr. Kortekaas believes one of the things that needs to change in order to increase acces- sibility is attitudes and education. Today, there are still individuals who refer to people using a wheelchair as being disabled, instead of saying a person with a disability so the person comes first and is not defined by his or her disability. Education and awareness is slowly getting to the general public. One of the ways it is being accomplished is through municipal accessibility advisory committees such as the Region of Durham’s. Pauline Reid, policy and research adviser in the region- al chief administrative officer’s office, co-ordinates with the DAAC. Through her involve- ment she has learned a lot. “I think about (accessibil- ity) all the time now,” she said. “I think about how (design) will impact people with a wide range of disabilities -- that’s another thing, it’s opened my eyes to disabilities other than mobility disabilities.” As a citizen and municipal representative, Ms. Reid looks at accessibility as a right, not as doing a favour. “We have to think of this not as providing ac- cess for those with disabilities, but as providing full citizenship,” she said, adding there is no way to know who will need those features as someone once told her those who don’t have a disability are just TABs — temporarily able- bodied. While Ms. Reid’s eyes have been opened through her experience with DAAC, she real- izes municipal committees can’t reach out and individually educate every resident so aware- ness is going to take time. The local AACs have projects in the works and have done things in the past to reach out and educate their com- munities. In the summer, the Ajax AAC made a pre- sentation to a town Business Improvement Area to show business owners how they could make their operations more accessible. The committee has a pamphlet with four steps on how to make a business more accessible, including keeping aisles clear of clutter or displays, adding a ramp and having handrails at the front entrance, and offering a delivery service. Organizations such as the Canadian Na- tional Institute for the Blind and the Canadian Hearing Society also serve an educational role, along with providing services to clients. Lesley MacDonald, national co-ordinator of accessible design services, said the CNIB sits on different committees that deal with standards to try to get changes to make society more accessible. “We do advocate for making the environ- ment accessible in all areas... We make sure we’re at the table where those decisions are made,” she said. Ms. MacDonald said sometimes vision loss (as well as hearing impairments) is overlooked in accessibility planning because the first thing people think of is wheelchairs and physical dis- abilities. She added that is starting to change. “You are starting to see that more and more design is being done for all disabilities,” she said. The CNIB does workshops on acces- sible design that attract a lot of interest. Some changes in design have included braille maps at hotels, accessible pedestrian signals, and texture on stairs to indicate the edge. “It moves slowly,” she said. “But, it’s hap- pening.” Next : Employment Searchkeyword: Access2006 Aw areness key to change BECOMING MORE ACCESSIBLE AS A SOCIETY IS HAPPENING, BUT SLOWLY Celia Klemenz / Metroland Durham Region Media Group ASHBURN — Jim Sadgrove, a Skills Link participant, works with Tracy Kotarba, animal care assistant, to groom ‘Maybe’, one of the don- keys at WindReach Farm. 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Adam loves Hummers and the pair asked Mr. Williams if they could hire the Hummer but Mr. Williams went one step further and donated the use of his personal vehicle. Mr. Williams brought the vehicle to Adam’s home in Whitby and took Adam and some relatives for a two-hour ride through trails in Courtice. After the ride Adam, front left, posed for a picture with his mom Brenda, cousin Connor McNeil and Mr. Williams. Rick Hansen event raised $11,603 DURHAM — In 1985, Rick Hansen pushed his wheelchair out of Vancouver, BC and set out on a journey that would stun thousands. He travelled 40,000 kilometres through 34 countries over two years, raising more than $26 million. Ajax will benefit from funds raised at the fourth annual Rick Hansen event presented by Scotia- bank. More than $11,603 was raised by volunteers, led by Jenny Schledermann and Don Carr. Rick Hansen’s Wheels in Motion is an annual event held all over Canada and every June tens of thousands of people wheel, walk or run to raise funds that help people affected by spinal cord injury and related disabilities and for research. The funds will help the community by support- ing the construction of the KaBOOM! accessible playground at Greenwood Park, and support the purchase of a replacement accessible swing for the playground at WindReach Farm. Greenwood Park to benefit from wheels in motion ommunityhristmasin your 40% OFF ALL DIAMONDS AND MUCH MORE! Pickering Town Centre 1355 Kingston Rd. 905-839-8228 Pickering Supercentre 1792 Liverpool Rd. 905-839-6505 (inside loblaws) Bring in this ad for an extra 10% off Savings of up to 50% off Coupon must be shown at time of purchase. 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Pickering (Hub Plaza) 905-839-9244 Advertising Feature THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 13 A/Pdurhamregion.com C THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT at OUR GRAND OPENING on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2006 Richard S. Price, Senior Financial Advisor invites you to meet him and his staff at The McKay House, 244 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Please bring an unwrapped toy for us to donate to The News Advertiser Santa Fund. Christmas is a holiday reaped in cus- toms. Year in and year out, you dec- orate a Christmas tree, sip eggnog, and enjoy a candy cane beneath the mistle- toe. But do you have any idea how these customs came about? To fully appreciate a holiday, you should understand its roots. Th is guide will help you get to the bottom of this festive and sacred holiday. Candy canes: According to the National Confectioners Association, in the 17th cen- tury, the choirmaster at the Cologne Ca- thedral in Germany gave his young singers sugar sticks to keep them quiet during cer- emonies. In honor of the occasion, he had the candies bent into shepherds’ crooks. In 1847, a German-Swedish immigrant deco- rated a small blue spruce with paper orna- ments and candy canes. By the 1900s, the candy cane got its red and white stripes and peppermint fl avors. Th ey were mass produced by the 1950s, eliminating the la- borious task of making the treat, and their popularity spread. Christmas tree: Germans would decorate fi r trees, inside and out, with roses, apples and colored paper. Th e tradition hit England and America via the German immigrants in Pennsylvania in the 1800s. Of course, a Christmas tree isn’t complete without orna- ments. Decorating trees dates back to the Victorian times. Woolworths department store sold the fi rst manufactured Christmas tree, and the trend spread. Mistletoe:Th e Scandinavians thought of mistletoe as a peaceful and harmonious plant. And they linked Frigg, their goddess of love, with mistletoe. Th e combination of these two schools of thought brought about the custom of kissing under the mistletoe. Th ose who kissed beneath the mistletoe were thought to have happiness and good luck the next year. Poinsettias: America’s fi rst ambassador to Mexico, Joel Poinsett, is the namesake for this native Mexican plant which he brought to America in 1828. Th e plant was likely used by Mexican Franciscans in their 17th century Christmas celebrations. Mexicans thought the plants symbolized the Star of Bethlehem, leading to its as- sociation with Christmas. Stockings: A man was so sad over the death of his wife that he spent all his mon- ey. Unfortunately, this habit left his three daughters without money for wedding dow- ries. St. Nicholas wanted to help the poor girls’ cause, so he anonymously threw three small pouches of gold coins down the chim- ney of the their home. Th e coins landed in the stockings of the women who had hung them by the fi replace to dry. 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Health WATCH ™ from the staff at Holiday Hours: Friday, December 22 & Saturday, December 23 • 9am – Midnight Sunday, December • 24 8am – 6 pm Boxing Day • 10am – 6 pm PICKERING STEEPLE HILL SHOPPING CENTRE 905-421-0424 S e a s o n ’s G r e e t i n g s Season’s Greetings Come the holidays, there is a lot of talk about hosting a crowd of loved ones. But what to do if your event is smaller in scale? Make the most of an intimate gathering by focusing in on the details you may have had to forego if you were opening your home to a large number of people. Th is is a perfect time to take out a special set of china, linen napkins and a lavish tablecloth. Allow the table to shine with a centerpiece brimming with fl owers and foli- age, or create a personalized centerpiece with your favorite antique urn or other collectible. Because you’ll be able to easily manage guests in one area of the house, you won’t have to wor- ry as much about damage to your fi ner items as you would if you were watching a crowd. Many times, hosts and hostesses are forced to compromise conversation opportunities when they have a full house — there just isn’t time for personalized interaction with every- one. However, when you have just a handful of guests, you can make the most of catching up on conversation. Make chatting over din- ner or drinks an integral part of the celebra- tion. You can also choose to engage in activities that would be cumbersome with a larger crowd, such as board games or even holiday caroling. Cooking for a crowd is much diff erent from cooking for a few people. Th e former often requires easy dishes that can be stretched or multiplied for the masses. In an intimate party, you can put culinary prowess to the test and wow guests with a special meal, such as lob- ster tails and fi let mignon.You can also devote a larger amount of your entertaining budget for expensive cuts of meat and fi ner wines. Th ere’s also the opportunity to have the meal catered, where the expense will be much less than if you had to feed a dozen or so guests. Because you’ll have more time in general, you can do up your house as a winter won- derland or holiday paradise. Some easy ways to impart a cozy and inviting look are to use bunches of evergreen bows (or artifi cial ever- green garland) on mantles, around doorways and wrapped on the banisters of staircases. Also, white lights complement just about any color scheme, so use them generously in the rooms in which you’ll be entertaining, along with touches of red from pomegranates, faux berries and poinsettias. Fill the home with in- viting scents and sounds by lighting vanilla- or spice-scented candles, and softly tuning the ra- dio to your favorite CD of holiday songs or a classical music station. Holiday entertaining for a few guests is the perfect opportunity to focus on the details that get overlooked when your house is fi lled to the brim with friends and family. Enjoy how you can interact more and relax while you entertain when you’re hosting just a few people. Hosting an intimate holiday gathering ANNANDALE GOLF &CURLING CALL NOW - 905-683-3210 Book YourBook Your Xmas PartyXmas Party Now Dinner, DanceDinner, Dance BuffetBuffet or Sit Down DinnerSit Down Dinner Why not tryWhy not try a Curlinga Curling Xmas Party.Xmas Party. 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Th ese unique gift ideas will make a statement and please any domestic diva: Breakfast in bed - Bring your hostess and her mate everything they need to relax after the big night. A basketful of pastries, preserves and specialty coff ee is a thoughtful way to say you appreciate their entertaining eff orts. Some like it hot - Present the cook with the cute and compact Party Crock Cookset, a festive stoneware dish set new from Hamilton Beach this season. Ideal for serving appetizers and dips, it features two base types for ease of use - hosts can prepare food on the electric base and then serve it at the buff et table by using the tea light base. Sounds like a party - Every get-together needs music so why not bring it with you? Cre- ate a party mix yourself or buy from a variety of great compilations available at music stores. - News Canada Jolly good gifts for the hostess Advertising Feature THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com The Parts. The Pros. 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C all us today at 905-683-5110 to book your ad Adver tise in the Christmas Wrap-Up PickeringCelebrate the Season Friday, December 1st Science of Snow Can’t wait for the snow? Come in out of the cold and join our Mad Scientists as they make some snow crystals. Registration is required. Please call 905.831.6265 to register. Pickering Central Library 3 pm Saturday, December 2nd Rouge Hill Seniors' Club Christmas Tea & Craft Sale Petticoat Creek Community Centre 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, December 2nd & 9th Ontario Power Generation Movies & Crafts Free family event Pickering Nuclear Information Centre 1675 Montgomery Park Rd. 1 pm to 4 pm Sunday, December 3rd & 10th Christmas In The Village Celebrate local winter heritage & festivities Pickering Museum Village 12 noon to 3:30 pm Admission fees apply Sunday, December 3rd Poinsettia Tea For adults 55+ Waltz and whirl the afternoon away with the George Lake Big Band and Pickering Community Concert Band. Tickets are limited and at only $3 they sell out fast. 1:30 pm to 4 pm Friday, December 8th Tree Lighting Free Live Entertainment, Fireworks and Santa City Hall and Esplanade Park 7:30 pm Saturday, December 9th Family Story Time Free family event Petticoat Creek Library 10 am Tuesday, December 12th & Thursday, December 14th Make A Joyful Noise Music Nights Enjoy a free concert featuring local musicians and choirs playing a variety of holiday favourites. Pickering City Hall 7 pm to 9 pm Wednesday, December 13th Mayor’s Light Tour Free event for Pickering Seniors. Various bus stops in Pickering Bus tour begins at 7:15, Reception at Pickering Recreation Complex Saturday, December 16th Snow Much Fun Free family event with snow sculpting contest City Hall & Esplanade Park 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, December 16th Family Story Time Free family event Pickering Central Library 1 pm December 27th, 28th, 29th & January 2nd Tim Horton’s Free Skate Pickering Recreation Complex Arena 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday, December 31st New Year’s Eve Skate & Swim Free family event Pickering Recreation Complex 7 pm to 9 pm Monday, January 1st Mayor’s Levee Free family event Pickering City Hall 2 pm to 4 pm WINTERFEST EVENTS For more information visit cityofpickering.com/greatevents SOLD OUT NEW BODY NEW YEAR! TREATMENTS THAT WORK! Body Conturing - Cellulite Love Handles - Saddle Bags Fatty Areas - Double Chin Fine Lines - Wrinkles MediSPA The Facial Place 905-831-9700 Happy Holidays! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 Seasons Greetings from the Mayor, Council and Staff of the Town of Ajax Join us for our Family New Year's Eve Party December 31st 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. www.townofajax.com Mayor and Members of Council wish you a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season. “Where Customers Send Their Friends!” Happy H oli d a y s Wishin g o u r cli e nt s , f ri e n d s a n d famil y a h e alt h y , h a p p y H oli d a y Seas o n a n d a N e w Y e a r fill e d wit h peac e a n d h a ppine s s . Happy Holidays from all of us at RENOCanada From all of us at Brock North DentalHappyHoliday Seaso nHappyHolidaySeaso nHappyHolidaySeaso n AjaxCelebrate the Season Friday December 1 Trim the Tree Village Branch Join in a Village Branch tradition. Make two ornaments: one for the library’s tree and one to take home. Free drop-in. Space limited by room capacity. 1:30 pm Christmas Storytime Preschoolers (age three and up) and their caregivers are invited to drop in for stories, fi ngerplays and crafts to celebrate the season. Monday, December 4 at 6:45 pm Main Branch Wednesday, December 6 at 10:30 am McLean Branch Tuesday, December 5 10:30 am Village Branch Friday, December 8 10:30 am Wednesday, December 27 & Friday, December 29 Public Skating Ajax Community Centre 6:30 pm – 8:20 pm Saturday, December 30 & Sunday, December 31 Public Skating Ajax Community Centre 12:30 – 2:20 pm Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, January 5 Public Skating Ajax Community Centre 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Wednesday, January 3 & Friday, January 5 Public Skating Ajax Community Centre 6:30 pm – 8:20 pm Saturday, January 6 & Sunday, January 7 Public Skating Ajax Community Centre 12:30 – 2:20 pm Wednesday, December 27 to Friday, December 29 Public Skating Village Arena 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Saturday, December 30 Public Skating Village Arena 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Tuesday, January 2 to Friday, January 5 Public Skating Village Arena 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Saturday, January 6 Public Skating Village Arena 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Free Sponsored by Tim Horton’s Sunday, December 31 Family New Year’s Party 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Ajax Community Centre Activities include: • ice skating • free hot chocolate and cake • face painting • children’s games • arts and crafts for children • party favours and a special countdown beginning at 8:30 pm NEW this year is the Doug Barr Children’s show at 7:00 pm. Doug Barr has 25 years of musical story telling experience. This high energy, toe tapping show is sure to leave children with a smile on their face. Tickets for this event must be purchased in advance and go on sale Monday, November 27 at the Ajax and McLean C.C. Adults: $3.00 each Youth (ages 4-17) & Seniors: $2.00 Children under 3 are free. HOLIDAY SEASON EVENTS For more information visit www.townofajax.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com TheGreatThe Great ChristmasWarehouseSaleChristmas Warehouse Sale Super Specials on...Super Specials on... Gift Wrap, boxed chocolate, candles, decorative tins, designer watches, Gourmet Hot Chocolate, Sports Gifts, Gift Baskets and lots more... Great Deals on...Great Deals on... Stocking Stuff ers, Teachers and Coaches Gifts, Gift Exchanges, Client Gifts, Hostess Gifts. Pickering StorePickering Store 1735 Bayly St., Unit 12 Bayly St. just East of Brock Rd. Right across from Tim Horton’s 905-250-9621 Store HoursStore Hours Mon - Wed: 9am to 6pm Thurs/Fri: 9am to 9pm Sat: 9 am to 6pm Sun: 12pm to 5pm Now Open November 9 to December 24 Computer games, toys and so much more!! Midway Carpet Ltd.Midway Carpet Ltd. 905-683-6126905-683-6126 We Specialize In:We Specialize In:We Specialize In: Carpets • Vinyl/Wood Flooring • Laminate FlooringCarpets • Vinyl/Wood Flooring • Laminate FlooringCarpets • Vinyl/Wood Flooring • Laminate Flooring Store Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5 • Thurs 9-8 • Fri 9-4 • Sat 10-3Store Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5 • Thurs 9-8 • Fri 9-4 • Sat 10-3Store Hours: Mon-Wed 9-5 • Thurs 9-8 • Fri 9-4 • Sat 10-3 HWY 401 BAYLY ST. HUNT ST.HARWOOD AVE.120 Hunt St. - Ajax (North Of Bayly - Off Harwood) FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE • WE DO INSURANCE CLAIMSFREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE • WE DO INSURANCE CLAIMS CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS • FREE ESTIMATESCUSTOM INSTALLATIONS • FREE ESTIMATES VISIT OUR SHOWROOMVISIT OUR SHOWROOM FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE • WE DO INSURANCE CLAIMS CUSTOM INSTALLATIONS • FREE ESTIMATES VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. Pickering, Ontario Tel: 905-428-9767 Toll Free: 1-877-245-7727 BROCK RD.PICKERING PKWY. N WE ARE HERE Infrared 2 Person Portable Sauna 110V $3895 Includes Free “Premiere Package” Value $1800 www.canadianhomeleisure.ca 1 lb butter 3⁄4 cup sugar (half brown and half icing) 4 cups all purpose flour Chocolate “Rosebuds” and icing sugar to decorate Pre heat oven to 325 degrees Mix butter, sugar and flour together with a pastry cutter, then work it by hand until it is moist throughout. Divide dough into workable portions. Roll out one portion at a time. Dust rolling pin and rolling surface with flour so dough doesn’t stick. Cut into shapes. I prefer to use a snowflake cookie cutter or a star. Put one chocolate “rosebuds” in the centre of each cookie. Bake cookies on a cookie sheet for 8-9 minutes. Do not bake any longer as they will be overdone. They may not look cooked when they come out of the oven, but trust me, when cooled they will melt in your mouth. Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the cookie sheet placed on a cooling rack, while the next batch is baking. Lay out sheets of wax paper on a table or countertop. Transfer the cooled cookies with a spatula to the wax paper and allow them to further cool completely. Once all batches are finished and cooled, sift icing sugar over the tops to look like snow. Sandra Mairs of Ajax Chocolate Snowflakes Sandra Mairs of Ajax, you are the lucky winner of a $200 Shopping Certifi cate to help with all your holiday entertaining. Compliments of Your Hometown AdvantageYour Hometown Advantage Please call 905-683-5110 ext. 230 to claim your prize WINNER 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 cup melted butter 1 package unflavoured gelatin 1/4 cup cold water 1/4 cup milk 1 8oz. package cream cheese 1/2 cup sifted confectioners sugar 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel 2 packages whipped topping mix 1 can (1 lb. 5oz.) cherry pie filling Mix cracker crumbs , sugar and melted butter, press into bottom of 8” spring form pan, line sides with waxed paper. Soften gelatin in cold water, heat milk, stir gelatin into milk and heat until gelatin melts. Set aside. Beat cream cheese with confectioners sugar until smooth. Add gelatin mixture, lemon peel and beat until well blended. Reconstitute prepared whipped topping mix according to package directions and fold in cream cheese mixture. Pour filling into spring form pan. Refrigerate until firm. Gently spread cherry pie filling on top and refrigerate until serving - overnight if possible. Mrs. Margaret Morris of Ajax Cherries in the Snow 1 Box of Chocolate Wafers (300 grams) 1 Can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk (300ml) 1 Small Bag of Miniature Marshmallows 1 Small Bag of Flaked Coconut Crush the entire box of chocolate wafers with rolling pin until very fine crumbs and put in large bowl Add 1 can of Eagle Brand Condensed Milk and 1 small bag of miniature marshmallows to the chocolate wafer crumbs Mix together with spoon. Split the mixture into two equal portions Mold each portion into log shape Roll each log shape in flaked coconut Refrigerate immediately for 4 to 6 hours (or overnight) Cut into slices (while chilled) and serve immediately or serve at room temperature Kerri Lowe of Pickering Christmas Skunk durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 955 Westney Rd. S., Ajax 905-683-1425 Hwy. #2 Hwy. #401 Westney Rd. Bayly St.Harwood Ave.Dreyer St.Monarch St.Stocked with all your holiday entertaining needs. • Platters • Baskets •Christmas Baking Supplies • Floral Department Your Hometown Advantage OPEN 24 HOURS from Dec. 16 to Jan. 6/07 6 large granny smith apples 3/4 cup of sugar 1/2 cup of sugar 1 tablespoon of flour 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of butter 1/2 cup of dried cranberries (craisins) 1/2 a teaspoon of nutmeg 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon juice Core, peel and cut up apple into bit size pieces, put aside. Mix sugar, butter and 1 cup of flour together with fingers so that it is crumbly Add 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, cranberries and lemon juice to apples. Mix so all apples and cranberries are coated Put apple mixture into a shallow foil pan or pyrex dish Using a spoon, or hands sprinkle crumble mixture over the apples until it is all covered. Place it in a 350 degree oven until apples are tenders and crumble is a slighty golden Now, serve warm with ice cream or cooled with whipped cream. Enjoy. Karen Donaldson-Howden of Ajax Cranberry Apple Crumble 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened 1⁄2 cup sour cream 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise 2 cans of small shrimp, drained 1 cup seafood sauce 2 cups shredded cheese 1.5 cups chopped green onion 1 diced, seeded tomato or red pepper for colour 1 diced green pepper Combine the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise (can use a hand mixer) Press into pie plate Scatter 2 cans of small shrimp, drained, over top of cheese mixture Cover with one cup of seafood sauce Layer with 2 cups of shredded cheese Layer with 1.5 cups of chopped green onions Layer 1 diced tomato or red pepper (or both) Layer 1 diced green pepper Chill one hour before serving Serve with Nacho Chips or with crackers. Trudi Goodfellow of Pickering Shrimp Dip Cake: 3 medium clementines 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 3/4 cup softened butter 3 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 tsp baking power Grease an 8 cup bundt pan. Preheat oven to 350F. Wash and remove stems of clementines, cut into quarters (leave peel on). Process clementines with sugar in food processor until smooth. Add butter, then eggs; processing after each addition until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, process until combined. Spoon into pan. Bake in preheated oven for 50 minutes or until golden and top springs back when touched. Cool on rack for 10 minutes before removing from pan. Let cool on rack after removing. While cake is cooling, prepare icing. Icing: 1 medium clementine 2 tbsp softened butter 1 1/3 cups icing sugar 1 tbsp orange liqueur (or orange juice) Grate rind and squeeze juice from clementine. In a food processor, measure 2 tsp rind and 2 tbsp juice. Add butter, icing sugar and liqueur (or juice). Process until smooth. Drizzle icing over cake. Makes 1 bundt cake. Cathy Baxter or Ajax Clementine Cake 3 1/2 cups flour 1 packet yeast 3/4 cups of sugar 7 eggs 125 grams butter 1/4 cup lukewarm milk Dash of salt 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 teaspoon of lemon and orange skin (use grater) 100 grams raisins 1 tsp vanilla 50 grams candied figs 50 grams candied orange 50 grams candied lemon 50 grams candied cherries 50 grams candied citron 1 beaten egg Dissolve the yeast in five tablespoons lukewarm milk. Mix the flour, yeast, sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, salt, cinnamon, lemon and orange skin, raisins, and vanilla. Knead into a ball; grease it with some butter and place near a warm stove until the dough doubles in size. (About 2 1/2 hours) Meanwhile cut into strips the candied fruit. Knead, banging it down on the floured tabletop, to make it soft and pliable. Form the dough into a ring or rosca. Insert the baby figurine. Place the rosca on a greased backing tray. Decorate it with the strips of candied fruit. Leave the rosca once more to fluff up again. Brush the rosca with the beaten egg and sprinkle over granulated sugar. Bake for 40 minutes at 360° F ( 180°C) in preheated oven. Enjoy! ...And don’t forget whoever gets the Baby figurine will have to host a new merienda (Dinner)! NOTE: This recipe is a Mexican traditional dessert for Christmas Teresita Perera of Pickering Rosca Navideña 1 orange 1 cup sugar 1 pkg. lemon jelly powder 1 cup boiling water whipped cream, sweetened nuts Method: put orange and cranberries through food chopper. Cover with sugar. Dissolve jelly powder in water. when jelly begins to set, stir in cranberry and orange mixture. Serve with sweetened whipped cream, sprinkle with nuts. Mrs. J. Greenshields of Ajax Cranberry Salad THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com 6 ounces or 1.5 cup flour 8 ounces margarine or butter 8 ounces sugar 4 eggs 1 pound raisins 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 ounces mixed peel 4 ounces cherries 1/2 pound prunes (chopped) 1 cup wine/brandy 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla finely grated rind of 1 lime/lemon 2 tablespoons browning METHOD: Cream butter, sugar and browning until soft and fluffy. Sieve all dry ingredients together. Beat eggs, wine/brandy together. Add egg mixture to creamed butter and sugar. Add fruits. Add flour and fold in. Do no over-beat when mixing. Bake at 350F for 1 1/2 hours. Yield: 9’ round cake. Ingrid Frank of Pickering Fruit/Black/Christmas Cake Dough: 2 pks yeast (1 cup lukewarm water, 2 tsp sugar) 1 cup milk 1/2 cup butter/margarine 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 6 cups flour 1 tsp grated lemon rind Spread: Cinnamon, Soft Butter/Margarine, Brown Sugar Glaze: Mix boiling water with icing sugar to thick consistency then drizzle over warm cinnamon buns. Sprinkle yeast into water with 2 tsp of sugar, set aside for about 10 minutes. Scald milk; add butter, sugar and salt. Cool and add to softened yeast in a large bowl. Add 3 cups of flour and beat with mixer. It is important to beat well at this point. Add beaten eggs and lemon rind. Beat in remaining flour (use mixer as long as it is possible). Kneed dough well. Let rise for approx. 1 – 1 1/2 hours. Cut dough into four sections and roll individually onto floured board or pastry sheet with a rolling pin. Spread softened butter or margarine to cover entire area of dough, sprinkle with a generous amount of brown sugar, then top with cinnamon. Starting at one end, roll the dough towards the opposite end to make a large roll. Slice into individual buns and place onto greased pie plates, or baking pan. Let rise again (approx. _-1 hour) then bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes (until golden brown). Optional: Top with sugar glaze. Bernadette Flynn of Ajax Cinnamon Buns 6 squares sem-sweet chocolate 1/4 cup icing sugar 3 tbsp. butter 3 slightly beaten egg yolks 1 tbsp. Rum 2 squares grated semi-sweet chocolate In top of double boiler over hot, but not boiling water, melt chocolate, sugar and butter. Remove. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks, return to hot mixture, stirring well. Blend in rum. Chill without stirring for 1 to 2 hours. Shape into 1” balls. Roll balls in grated chocolate. Chill. Makes 2 dozen. 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Skin Culture Peel helps to improve skin apperance in all the following conditions: • FINE LINES • SPOTS • ACNE SCARRING • BLEMISHES • BLACKHEADS • LARGE PORES • SUN DAMAGED SKIN • UNEVEN SKIN TONES One coupon per customer. Not valid with any other offer. Some conditions apply. Expires December 15th, 2006 Specializing In: • Laser Hair Removal • Skin Photo Rejuvenation • Skin Culture Peel • Permanent Make-Up Featuring: •Registered Masssage Therapist (RMT) • Acupuncture Treatments • Other Spa Services SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM 50% OFF50% OFF SECOND TREATMENT THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com Dear Santa, Hi, my name is Shevaun and I’m fi ve years old. I’ve been a good girl this year. My mommy and daddy say that I could ask for a Fisher Price Digital Camera and some hot wheel cars. Could you please leave something for my mommy and daddy. I will tell my mommy to bake some cookies for you to eat on Christmas Eve. I would like you to stay over- night so I could see you and the elves that help you and have a chat. I have never seen you and I would like to see if you have magic during the day just like you have at night. I hope that you will come and visit me on Christmas Eve, I know that you are very busy. Can I just ask one other thing, is it possible to leave some- thing for all the boys and girls all over the world. Your friend, Shevaun Dear Santa, My name is Callum and I’m 3 years old. I was wondering if I could ask you for something I really want. I really would like all the cars from the movie “Cars”. It is my favorite movie! I have a little brother, Bryson who is 4 months old. He would like the farm fridge magnets. We are spend- ing Christmas at Grandma & Grandpa’s house. I’ll leave your milk & cookies there! I’ve tried to be good this year and I hope you have a safe ride Christmas Eve. Love Callum and Bryson Dear Santa, My name is Chloe and I have a little sister, Ashleigh. We have tried to be good this year. We moved from Cam- bridge to Ajax for my mom’s work so I have started a new school and I like my teachers. My sister turned two this year so we had a birthday party for both of us. For Christmas, we would like a doll’s house. We will try to be good until Christmas so that you can bring it for us. But be careful as we have plants in front of our fi replace and Nana would not like it if you pushed them over. She talks to them all the time and they are really growing! We put out our lights so that you can our house but re- member not to go to our old house in Cambridge. We will leave out some milk and cookies for you. Love Chloe & Ashleigh Dear Santa, My twin sister and I are 4 yrs. old and have tried to be very good allyear. We start- ed Junior Kindergarten this year. School is a lot of fun and we’re learning more and more each day. We help Mama and Daddy the best we can. If I’m on your nice list, would you please bring me a guitar for Christmas, so I can play with my Daddy. In case you’re hungry when you arrive on Christmas Eve, we’re going to bake special cookies for you and we’ll leave them with your glass of milk and carrots for the reindeer. Have a Merry Christmas! Love Dylan and Sabelle Dear Santa, My name is Marcus and I am 8 years old. How are you and Mrs. Claus doing? Good I hope. Thanks for the gifts you gave me last year. They were perfect. For Christmas this year, I would like an MP3 player, a Playstation game (Need for Speed Carbon) and some new clothes. I also have a sick cat and she needs a warm cat bed. Please don’t forget all the sick boys and girls and the less fortunate. I will leave some cookies and hot chocolate for you and car- rots for the reindeer under- neath the tree. Hope you have a safe and joyous trip. Love Marcus Dear Santa, Hope you and Mrs. Claus had a great year! Enjoued my lovely presents last year. Just recently had a birthday. I am now the “5” and Mommy is writing for me again this year. This year I would like a Leap- ster TV, Dora Treehouse, Elmo, Barking Doggie, Dora Castle, Mermaid doll and new clothes. Santa please do not forget the boys and girls in the hospital, my friends and relative in N.F. I will be leaving a snack for you and your reindeer’s. Have a safe and happy trip. Love Caylie Dear Santa, My name is Jacob. I am four years old. I have two broth- ers and one sister and a mom and dad. I started school this year. I have lots of friends and a re- ally nice teacher. I am really excited about Christmas. How many elves do you have at the North Pole? How many presents do you wrap up each year? How are Ru- dolf and Mrs. Claus? For Christmas, please can I have a race track and hockey stuff? 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GIFT CERTIFICATES are always available! durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 winter sessions EDGESEDGESthree locations edges to learn skate PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THREE LOCATIONS Director, Janice Cook, Coaching Association of Canada (Level 3 Certifi ed), Children and Adult Skating Programs in Durham Region for the past 9 years For More Information Call 905.831.1271 Visit us at our website for program information, start dates, times and to download a copy of our registration form Register Early as classes fi ll up very quickly www.edgeslearntoskate.com 10 Week Programs Available for Winter Sessions Ten Levels of Instruction from Introductory to Advanced Parent & Tot (2-5) Preschoolers (2-5) Learn to Skate (4-16) Adult Learn to Skate Learn to Figure Skate (Recreational) Hockey Skating Skills Development Art Thompson Arena, Pickering Ajax Community Centre, Ajax Luther Vipond Arena, Brooklin Coaching Committed to Excellence Register in Person – Ajax Community Centre - Mon. Nov. 27, Dec. 4 or 11 rink #3 or Wed. Nov. 29 or Wed. Dec. 6, rink #4, 4:30-6:00 pm. – Art Thompson Arena, Pickering - Sat. Dec. 2 or Dec. 9 or Sun. Dec. 3 or Dec. 10, 2:30-4:30 pm, in the Blue Rink. beginning jan 07 Dear Santa, I’m very excited about Christmas. I get to spend time with my family and cel- ebrate my 2nd birthday all at the same time. I have been a very, very good girl. I help Mommy and Dad- dy shut the dishwasher and I put my soother in the sink all by myself. I am going to make you some oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. I love them so I hope you do too. See you soon, Jamie Dear Santa, My name is Paige, I am eight years old. I am writing this also for my brother Jack- son, he is almost seventeen months old. Here is a list of things my brother would like for Christ- mas. A tricycle, bouncing Tig- ger, another wood puzzle(like the one he has already) and a plush Backyardigan. Here is a list of things I would like for Christmas. Two tickets for the High School Musical Concert, on January 2nd., an MP3 player, designers world game, and the game Sponge Bob Life. Me and brother hope you have a really great Christmas. Love Paige and Jackson Dear Santa, My name is Rebecca, I am 11 years old, and I would really like an MP3 player for Christmas. I also like getting clothes. Rebecca Dear Santa, Do you get cold in the north pole? Are the reindeers ready for Christmas? I would like to see you sometime but I al- ways have to go to sleep. I am going to make you some very special cookies. I hope you like them. I like lots of sprin- kles, do you? This year for Christmas I would like a prin- cess dress and shark boy and lava girl movie. I know I have lots of movies but I don’t have that one. Thank you Santa. Love Zoe Dear Santa, You can get me whatever you want for Christmas, but no more barbies. I have a lot. I like your presents. We are go- ing to leave you some cook- ies but you have to hurry so the dogs don’t get them. Love Raven Dear Santa, I know you’ve been watching me to make sure I have not been naughty and I want you to know I have been super good all year long. I help my mommy with my little sis- ter and I even feed my little puppy CoCo. You probably already know that I don’t like to do chores but I do try — being a little kid can be really hard work sometimes. If you were won- dering what I might like for Christmas, here’s a short list: 1. Hot Wheels Race Track 2. A Hummer RC Car 3. A RC bulldozer 4. A Wooly Mammoth and Sa- bre Tooth Tiger to match my other set. I know that’s a lot to ask but if you could fi nd the room in your sleigh for these things I would be so happy! Most of all, though, I hope that all the children of the world can have as wonderful a Christmas as I know I will. Hope you enjoy the low-fat cookies and soymilk. Love, Ethan Dear Santa, This will be my third Christ- mas and what I am looking forward to most is the snow. I love making snowangels and riding my brother’s Gator around in the snow. I have been a really good girl this year, I help my mommy clean up, I love to pretend vaccum and dust — I am a really good helper. I love princesses and fairies — no matter how much my mommy tries not to make me a girly girl — I just love that stuff. My room is pink and decorated with fair- ies everywhere. I hope you could find some of the Dis- ney Dancing Princesses stuff for me this Christmas. I love to play pretend. Also a little kitchen so I can play pretend restaurant with my brother would be so cool! Santa, thanks for listening. I hope you get this message. Love, Zoe Dear Santa, I know you are really busy getting ready for your big day, but I wanted to tell you that I’ve tried to be as good as I can all year so that I make it on your nice list. I know me and my brother are pretty lucky, but if you’re not too busy, can you please bring me the Pixle Chicks and a Pawphin this year for Christmas (and maybe a new computer game for my brother). I really love them. I promise to be good (and not to let my daddy eat your cookies this year!) Love always Elisabeth Dear Santa, This year for Christmas I would like something a little different. Usually you put treats and toys that are meant for little dogs in my stocking. I sometimes think you go to the wrong house. My neighbour behind me is a little dog. Maybe he’s get- ting the big stuff. This year could you put a Kong brand toy in my stocking (prefera- bly a football, so my momma can play too). No squeaky toys please, because they freak me out. Other than that I need lots of treats (preferably big biscuits cuz I’m a big boy). 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Buy yours today! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 31 Pdurhamregion.com By Stefanie Swinson Staff Writer DURHAM — The competition was intense and the noise at a fever-pitch in the Trafalgar Castle school gymnasium last Saturday after- noon, as the Durham Qualifying finals of the First Lego League (FLL) Robotics champion- ship drew to a climax. Featuring teams of students facing off in a bid for the best designed robot made of Lego, the event saw a team from the host school place well enough to advance to the provincial finals. Saturday was the final leg of the regional competition, the culmination of an eight- week project. In the end, a Trafalgar Grade 7 entry, Where’s Waldo, came second overall to a Grade 7 entry from Kingston’s Calvin Park Public School. Ten entries, including teams from Ajax and Port Perry, were competing for the title. “They are going against each other, two teams at a time to see how many missions they can get,” explained Olwen Sigsworth, event organizer. “It’s not a fight. It’s a competition to see how many missions they can accomplish in two and a half minutes.” As the day drew to a close, those teams eliminated still stuck around to cheer on their remaining opponents. The robots are first designed on the com- puter on a CD-ROM program called Robolab and are then programmed to complete mis- sions. “You can use a booklet that shows you how to make certain wheels, that actually turn, and you can follow instructions, or instead you can use your own imagination to build your own robot,” said Faith Chipman, a Grade 6 student at Trafalgar. The FLL program, normally an extracur- ricular activity, is actually part of Trafalgar’s curriculum, Faith said. FLL is an international program for students aged 9-14, created to excite and motivate children in science and technology. “I wanted to get involved because one day when I grow up I want to build robots and buildings, anything involving science, so I thought this would be a great start,” said Lloyd Pigeau, a Grade 8 student from Toronto’s Carl- ton Village Public School. Te ams were made up of approximately 10 students and two mentors. This year, more than 34,500 children in North America and 5,500 children from 11 countries internation- ally are participating in the FLL program. The top three schools, including Trafalgar’s entry, now move on to the provincial champi- onships being held Dec. 9 in Oakville. A mem- ber of Saturday’s first-place finishing Calvin Park team, however, was eyeing next year’s regional competition. Vo wed student Arman Harari, “Next year we’ll be the undefeated champs.” Northland Paving From 5.1% forFrom 5.1% for 5years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. 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RENOCanada™ Breathes New Life Into Kitchens And Bathrooms The Region of Durham’s Emergency Management Office will be conducting its annual test of the Region’s Emergency Auto Dialling System on Friday, December 1, 2006. This year’s test will be conducted in the City of Pickering in an area bounded by Lake Ontario to the south, the Rouge River to the west, Sheppard Avenue/Twyn Rivers Drive to the north and Whites Road to the east. The testing will measure the effectiveness and timeliness of the notification procedure and is an ongoing, routine part of the Region’s emergency preparedness mandate. Any questions or inquiries pertaining to this test should be directed to Ivan Ciuciura, Director of Emergency Management, at (905) 430- 2792, Extension 6260. PUBLIC NOTICE Durham Region Emergency Management 605 Rossland Road East, WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 Telephone (905) 430-2792 or 1-800-372-1102 www.region.durham.on.ca/demo EMERGENCY AUTO DIAL TESTING December 1, 2006 durhamregion.comP PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 Chaotic scene as students build robots out of blocks Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Laura Taylor, left, and Chelsea Danakas compete in the First Lego League Robotics Qualifying Tour- nament. The international program for students nine-to-14 years touched down at Trafalgar Castle School in Whitby. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Ex-Panthers have big game against former teammates Fox, Hosmer shine in Newmarket Hurricanes’ 6-3 win over Pickering By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Two former Pickering Panthers haunted their old team in a major way in New- market on Thursday night. The Panthers made a trip up Hwy. 404 north to play the Hur- ricanes for the first time since the blockbuster six-player trade in mid-October that brought goal- tender Brad Fogal, defenceman Kory Helowka and forward Greg Payne to Pickering in exchange for Panthers’ front-line forwards To dd Hosmer, Justin Fox and starting goaltender Marc Stuart. The former Panthers, on this occasion, rose up to help the Hurricanes break off a nine-game winless streak with a 6-3 victory over Pickering in OHA Ontar- io Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Ray Twinney Sports Complex. The Panthers were on home ice Friday to play the neighbour- ing Ajax Attack at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The result wasn’t available at press time Fri- day. Fox and Hosmer had a big say in the outcome of Thursday’s game, with Fox scoring twice and Hosmer adding a single. Only Stuart wasn’t a factor, serving as the backup to Newmarket starter Matt Milne, who kicked out 38 shots for the win. “They played really well,” says Panthers’ head coach Pat Curcio of Fox and Hosmer. “They were intense and had something to prove. I was happy for them, but I was disappointed for our hockey club.” More than facing their old teammates, the Panthers faced a confluence of factors that gave the Hurricanes plenty of reasons to come on like gangbusters. It was their first game under new head coach Brian Perrin, who took over from former bench boss Jim Wells Jr. The Hurricanes also welcomed back one of their high-scoring forwards, Ryan Burkholder, who played for the Eastern Canada team in the tier 2 all-star game against Western Canada recently. More than anything, though, Curcio says his Panthers (15-10-2-0, tied for third in South Conference standings) didn’t com- pete well enough to post a win against a focused N ewmar- ket squad (6-17-0-0) that sits in last place in the league’s North Con- ference standings. “We went into the game with high expectations and we had to be willing to pay the price to earn it, and we didn’t do that,” explains Curcio. “We didn’t deserve the two points and Newmarket did.” And, a lack of discipline hurt the team’s chances of getting back into the contest after trailing 3-2 after the second period. The fourth Newmarket goal, scored on the power play by Jonathan Pietramala midway through the third period, essentially snuffed out any Pickering comeback as- pirations. Curcio was miffed at his team’s reluctance to play disciplined hockey of late. All told, the Pan- thers chalked up 70 minutes in penalties, most of those coming in the final period. “It’s the old story, if you’re un- disciplined you can’t win hockey games in this league. We trailed 3-2 in the third and had an oppor- tunity to score and then we took a stupid penalty. Discipline wins hockey games and we weren’t disciplined. Discipline has hurt us. It’s upsetting.” The Panthers finish the week- end with a game in Toronto on Sunday against the North York Rangers. Game time is 3 p.m. SCORING SUMMARY Panthers at Newmarket Period 1 Newmarket - Todd Hosmer (John McCullough, Mike Martinelli) 11:16 Newmarket - Matthew Viola (K.J. Ramolla, Logan Artindale) 11:25 Pickering - Brad Fleishman (Cody Smith, Richard Schofield) 12:27 Period 2 Newmarket - Justin Fox (Jeff Hen- derson, Adam Martinez) 4:24 Pickering - Cody Smith (PP) (Brett Connolly, Jesse Hebscher) 11:31 Period 3 Newmarket - Jonathan Pietramala (PP) (Josh Cousineau, Ryan Burk- holder) 9:23 Newmarket - Justin Fox (K.J. Ramolla, Adam Martinez) 10:05 Newmarket - Jason Figueiredo (PP) (Thomas Patterson, Daniel Maggio) 15:56 Pickering - Cory Battista (Phil Mc- Ilhone) 18:56 POWERPLAYS Pickering: 1-for-8 : Newmarket: 2-for-20 PENALTY TOTALS Pickering: 70 minutes on 22 infrac- tions; Newmarket: 42 minutes on 16 infractions SHOTS ON GOAL Newmarket: 47; Pickering: 41 Justin Fox Todd Hosmer Back online for another year... FROM THE NET OUTFROM THE NET OUT Durham Region’s junior hockey blog: catch the latest on all of the area’s junior hockey teams from our experienced team of sports writers and editors www.durhamregion.typepad.com/from_the_net_out/ Curling club has three teams in contention By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Annandale Curling Club will be more than well-represented at this weekend’s OCA Pepsi Junior Regional Curling Playdowns at St. George’s Golf and Curling Club. The Ajax-based club will send three teams (two in the junior wom- en’s division, one in the men’s) this weekend, all vying for the chance to advance to the Ontario finals in Brockville from Jan. 3 to 7. Tim March will skip his team of Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson in the men’s draw. Paul Bourque and Alex Bianchi coach the team. Meanwhile, in the women’s draw, Lesley Pyne and Chantal Lalonde skip the Annandale junior rinks. With Pyne are Stacey Hogan, Leah- anne Legrow and Jackie Clarke. Jennifer McGhee coaches the team. With Lalonde are Tracy O’Leary, Renee Lalonde and Jennifer Smith. Blair Metrakos serves as coach. ••• Next on the OCA Zone list is the Investors Group Senior Men’s play- down at the Unionville Curling Club from Nov. 24 to 26. Annandale has two entries. Gord Norton skips the team of Mike Trudeau, Rob Thomp- son and Ron Alexander, while Carl Vickers teams up with John Thain, David Wake and George Gay. Two winning teams out of the double knock-out draw advance to the regionals at the East York Curl- ing Club on Dec. 2 and 3. ••• The long road to the Tim Hortons Brier in Hamilton starts with the TSC Stores Tankard zone playdowns. Annandale will send two teams to the zone event hosted at the Oshawa Curling Club from Dec. 9 to 12. Entered for Annandale are the team of Blair Metrakos, Sean Aune, Scott March and Brian Moffatt. Also representing Annandale is the Gord Norton rink, with Warren Leslie, Alex Bianchi and Mike Trudeau. 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For an interview in Oshawa Call 1-800-265-4010 &REELANCE PHOTOGRAPHERS WANTED >LYLX\PYLL_WLYPLUJLKWOV[VNYHWOLYZ[VJVTWSL[L MYLLSHUJLHZZPNUTLU[ZMVY%AST OF THE #ITYHUK$URHAM 4RADE AND #OMMERCETHNHaPULZ >L»YLSVVRPUNMVYLU[O\ZPHZ[PJÅL_PISL]LYZH[PSLHUK YLZWVUZPISLPUKP]PK\HSZ^P[OHKPWSVTHVYLX\P]HSLU[ JVTTLYJPHSL_WLYPLUJLPUWOV[VQV\YUHSPZTWOV[VNYHWO`VY JPULTH[VNYHWO` :LUKHYLZ\TLHUKJV]LYSL[[LYZ[H[PUNH]HPSHIPSP[`L_WLJ[LK YLT\ULYH[PVUHYLHVML_WLY[PZLHSVUN^P[O[^VZHTWSLZVM WYL]PV\ZS`W\ISPZOLK^VYRZVYSPURZ[V`V\Y^LIZP[LZ[V! ;H THYH4J2LL7\ISPJH[PVUZ,KP[VY -H_! [TJRLL'K\YOHTYLNPVUJVT 5VWOVULJHSSZWSLHZL /NLY THOSE SELECTED WILL BE CONTACTED THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST Looking for a job in Food Services Look no further! We are North America's largest provider of outsourcing services As we continue to grow we are in need of hospitality professionals in the following areas: Cashiers, Food Service Workers & Cooks We have Full-time & Part-Time night and weekend shift positions available. 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(Staff will be onsite to assist those without resumes) Tuesday, November 28th, 1-4pm YMCA Durham Employment & Community Services 1550 Kingston Rd., Pickering, ON (Hwy. 2 and Valley Farm Rd.) 905-427-7670 Your YMCA's charitable registration number is 11930 7080 RR0001 FLEET DISPATCHER/ OPERATIONS MANAGER Whitby Location Driver/Truck Dispatch - Local/Long Distance/Van-Flat/ US-Canada MTO Operations and Safety Compliances Maintenance - Records up to date Scheduling (onsite or others) Annual Safety Drivers - Medical U.S. Licensing/Abstracts up to date CVOR Rating Log Books - hours of service All Licensing for U.S. and Canada Call (905)665-5100 or fax resume to (905)430-6835 TIG Welding Specialist Required We r equire a TIG specialist with 3-5 years experience welding 14-20 Ga stainless steel hoppers, chutes, transitions and other custom fabrication work. Must be able to work independently, read engineering drawings and solve fitting issues. We offer benefits, O/T, $20-$22/hr with bonus. Located in the Brock & Bayly area. Email or FAX your resume to: gregn@apsmetalindustries.com 905-831-9350 Expanding Company Seeks hard working individuals F/t Positions for: ✓Water Quality Technicians ✓Sales ✓Call Centre ✓Warehouse Staff ✓Advancement for Fast Learners Call Monday and Tuesday Only 9:00am to 5:00pm 905-426-5331 FRIENDLY PEOPLE Needed to schedule appointments for our busy office. No selling. Must have a pleasant voice and be willing to learn. Hours are from: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. We start our people at 8.00$/hr. but can earn up to 15$/hr. with bonuses and other incentives. Call between 9a.m. and 5 p.m Monday to Friday (905) 420-0005 ROOFING Service Person needed asap.Must have knowledge and experience with all roof systems. Honest, reliable and hard working only need apply.Position comes with company vehicle and benefits. Please fax info to:905-640-4680 Interactive Advertising Specialist Local internet advertising sales are showing exponential growth! The Metroland Durham Region Media Group seeks a local Advertising Specialist to join their progressive sales team. Strong team environment. Aggressive salary, commission package and bonuses available! The successful candidate is competitive, Internet savvy and an aggressive closer. Experience with inside sales required. Ability to make outside calls with own vehicle a must. Knowledge of business organizations in west Durham Region an asset. Applicants must submit their resume electronically (in Word or PDF format) to: Todd Blayone, Business Development Manager, Interactive Media (tblayone@durhamregion.com). We thank all applicants. Position will start January 2007. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A NICE JOB WITH NAUGHTY BENEFITS If you think our products are fun you should see what it's like to work here. We're looking for ex- perienced SALES ASSOCIATES Please respond via e-mail to: careers@arentwenaughty.com or Apply 1755 Pickering Pkwy Guaranteed Career Employment upon completion of Program $45,000 - $60,000 Call Now for our next Enrollment Financial & Government Assistance Available Professional Sales Elite Program Call 905-723-7700 toll free at 1-877-723-7701 or email info@salesinstitute.ca www.salesinstitute.ca INTERNET TEACHING & Trai n- ing. Learn how to operate a Mini Office Outlet from home. Free simple training, flexible hours, great income. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/stacey LOCAL SIGN COMPANY re- quires reliable sign writer/manu- facturer/installer for wood based sign manufacturer. Experienced in Sign Lab, computer. Fax re- sume in confidence to 905-982- 0885 (Port Perry). NEED CHRISTMAS CASH? $525 weekly National JobShop is your source for on-line income. For more info: www.nationaljobshop.com OPENING DEC. 1ST.Sgt. Pep- pers Pub & Grill, Whitby. (Taun- ton & Brock St). Now hiring Bar- tenders & Waitstaff for all shifts. Please fax resume to: 905-619- 2149 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PART TIME HOSTESS, new home sales office, Taunton/Thick- son area, Whitby. Must be outgo- ing, mature, dependable, with a flexible schedule. $10/hr. Please call (905)430-8890. PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY in Whitby seeks full time experi- enced Customer Service/Recep- tionist . Must be detail oriented, able to multi-task, proficient in Mi- crosoft Office, data entry, custom- er service, order processing and Accounts Receivable. Please email resume to info@tanta.ca SENIOR BOOK KEEPER need- ed for busy hospitality business. Must be proficient in "Integrated Office Assistant". 15-20 hours per week. Excellent renumeration for the right candidate. Flexible hours. Send resume to PO Box #105, 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5 SNOWPLOW HELP sidewalk crews wanted. Contract work in Whitby-Clarington. Own equip preferred. Call Paul (905)261- 6386 SPARETIME work, full-time in- come. Use our catalog for orders. Distributorship opening up in this area. Call 905-725-5698 Free info No obligation. START IMMEDIATELY.Must fill 25 positions. $25/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun job, great pay. No experience re- quired. Call now 905-435-1052. work@universalenergy.ca WEEKEND CLEANER required for sports bar at Iroquois Park. Fax resume to: 905-666-4651. SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. THE BLUE LEAF is looking for full/part-time experienced Bar, Wait and Kitchen Staff. You must be flexible and reliable for every and any shift. We also require Bar Managers, Kitchen Managers with knowledge of food, liquor, la- bour costs and promotions. No phone calls please. Drop resume off to 1155 Ritson Rd. N. Please ask for Tania or Rob Sanderson WANTED -Person for busy used car lot. Must have valid G or G2 drivers license, good driving record, be able to drive automatic & manual transmission, good customer service skills. Must be flexible. Please call Eastway Auto 905-666-5569. WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 WINCHESTER/THICKSON, Whitby Esso hiring friendly, quick, detail-oriented Personnel with ex- cellent time management and cleaning skills. Fax (905)620- 1292 or call (905)655-0536 or (416)898-3927 or apply in per- son. HIGH END MEDICAL SPA needs Medical Esthetician. Must have experience and professional attitude. Call Christine at 905- 619-2038. MEN'S HAIR STYLIST Needed. Contact Gino (905)655-0466 WHITBY SALON hiring hairstylist with 5 years experience with clientele. Please Call Maria (905) 556-1111. APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN- full time required immediately for Durham area. Road service and in shop repairs. Valid drivers li- cense and clean abstract. Use of company vehicle. Benefits available, wages negotiable.. Join Durham's Leading Appliance Re- tailer Celebrating 50 years in Business. Paddy's Market, 2212 Ta unton Rd. Hampton. Apply with resume or call 905-263-8369. CUSTOM MILLWORK Company in Durham Region requires full time qualified cabinet makers. Please fax resume to 905-428- 1463. FA ST GROWING TRUCK colli- sion repair shop has positions available for 3rd year apprentices and/or licensed body persons. Successful candidate must: be self motivated, a team player, have own tools and transporta- tion. If you would like to grow with us please contact: Gene Kerr, Quality Collision East Inc. 92B Orchard Road, Ajax. Ontario Email: gene.kerr@qceajax.com FRAMER AND CARPENTERS helper needed. Must have experi- ence, own tools, safety equip- ment and transportation. Call 905-728-7012, leave message. FRAMER WANTED,minimum 2 years experience. Call 647-444- 1261. LICENSED CARPENTER for custom home building company. Must be able to work from plans and deal with customers. Fax re- sume to: 905-983-9548 or email: jack.willowbrook@rogers.com LICENSED TRUCK MECHANIC, needed. As well as Shop Helper with valid driver's license for parts pick up, shop clean up, etc. Ap- ply to: Quality Truck Repair, 840 Colonel Sam Dr., Oshawa, or call (905)721-2788 EXPERIENCED Tax Preparers wanted, full time/part time, for expanding tax offices in Ajax and Pickering.Fax 905-426-5598. FULL-TIME REAL Estate Assist- ant wanted for Dynamic Team, Leads Provided. Please fax Re- sume to 905-326-0211. FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST re- quired for new Durham real es- tate office. Please fax resume to 905-326-0211. APPLIANCE SALES POSITION full time, required immediately. Benefits, relaxed atmosphere. Apply to: Paddy's Market, 2212 Taunton Rd. Hampton. Fax: 905- 263-1076.Phone: 905-263-8369. AVON Join the ranks of the self-employed. Call to find out about Avon's opportunities. Join now, earn money for Christmas Free Gift Call Heidi (905)509-1163 EXCEPTIONAL PERSON required to join our team immediately. Requirements: proven leads generation/sales experience, communication skills & flexible hours. Hourly & commission. Fax resume to 1-866-827-6120 SALES ASSOCIATE - National Company requires Full/Part Time, person for their Pickering store. Must have experience in sales. Wood/metalworking knowledge an asset. Competitive salary, sales incentives and profit sharing. Fax resumes: (905) 831- 4292 to Steve Etherington, Manager SALES REP REQUIRED,great part time or full time position. All pre-set appointments, evenings starting at 6:00pm. Average sales commission $45-80k yearly, verifiable. Excellent training pro- gram, no experience required. Call for interview, (905)655- 9053. SALES HELP required for new health store in Pickering Town Centre. 30-40 hours/week. Health knowledge required. Call 416- 606-7995 DENTAL ASSISTANT/Recep- tionist required full-time for mod- ern Scarborough/Pickering office. Must be certified & experienced. Please call 416-494-2127. DENTAL RECEPTIONIST/Assist- ant required for full-time position in Pickering office. Monday - Fri- day 8a.m.-5:30 p.m. Must have minimum 2 years experience. Call 905-831-7566 or fax 905- 831-5975 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PRO- GRAM requires experienced P.S.W.Casual on-call, all shifts involved. Please phone (905)436-1309 or fax resume (905)576-8676 WE ARE A modern and progres- sive Dental Practice in Pickering looking for a Full-time Front Of- fice Administrator. The right per- son is experienced, professional, caring and can appreciate the TLC needed to make patients feel comfortable. All evening and Sat- urdays is a MUST and CDA back- ground is a bonus. Fax resume to 905-683-3888. A STONE'S THROW PUB in Bowmanville, kitchen staff needed as well as now hiring for all positions. Fax resume to 905- 666-6617. COUNTER HELP REQUIRED, part-time, Friday, Saturday, Sun- day. 5pm-9pm. Thai Garden, 235 Bayly Street, Ajax. 905-427- 5288. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED.Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, daytime, evenings or weekends. Please call (416) 358-2510. 2 bedroom with nursery/office, raised bungalow in North Bow- manville, Front and rear decks, large patio. 1 1/2 baths. Large corner lot. Closing May 2007. Appliances negotiable. $197,500. 905-623-7266 for viewing or: aricdavies@rogers.com A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 26, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Service with a smile! For Great Job Opportunities check out our general employment section WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. Rental O ffice: Mon. - Fri. after 9:00 am Sat. & Sun. 1 pm- 5 pm 905-720-3960 VA LIANT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT www.gscrentals.com email: rental@valiantpm.ca November Clearance Sale Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 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 UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Seniors Welcome ! Spacious 1 & 2 bdrms from $825 on Marland. Close to HWY 401 and parks, Onsite laundry. Great Rewards! Call 1-888-310-7000 www.GOtransglobe.com SPLENDOUR IN PICKERING !! Lovely 3 bedroom rental suites from $1100 Individually controlled a/c & heating.Washer and dryer in Suite! 2 bathrooms, fully carpeted.Steps to Town Centre.Close to GO/401, library and Community Centre.1865 Glenanna Rd. (905) 831-1250 www.caprent.com ABSOLUTELY STUNNING - 123 Candlebrook DR. Whitby, $269,900. 3 bed, immaculate throughout, open concept, de- signer decor, double door foyer, ceramic/hardwood throughout, carpeted familyroom, ensuite bath, sep. shower, soaker tub, unspoiled basement. Covered front porch, designer pillars..see to believe..ABSOLUTELY NO AGENTS!! 416-890-3020 to view. OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY Novem- ber 26, 2006 1:00-4:00 pm 1476 Bridgeport St., North Oshawa stunning home! 1880 sq ft., 4 br., 3 bath, hardwood flooring, up- graded ceramic tiling, cac, fire- place, professional landscaping. $269,900. 905-434-9788 or 905- 409-8972 ** PUBLIC ** NOTICE List of Durham Region distress sales and bank foreclosures are now available to the public for free. www.DurhamBank Foreclosures.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage **PUBLIC** NOTICE List of Durham Bank Foreclosures, Power of Sales & Estate Sales are now available to the public for free! Computerized list with pictures of Distress Sale properties Free recorded message 1-800-417-7295 ID#4042 or www.Durham DistressSales.com ABSOLUTELY STUNNING EX- ECUTIVE loft style semi, 3 yrs. new, wide open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, de- signer kitchen, with kitchen aid stainless steel appliances, center island, crown moulding's and wainscotting throughout, sur- round sound speakers through- out, 55 oz. broadloom on second floor, corner soaker tub, profes- sional closet organizer, 3 pc. rough in and cold room in base- ment, fenced yard, interlock at front, close to schools, and all amenities. 5 min from 401, 407, TTC. 7 min to Go. Offered at $298,800. possession 90 days /tba. Taxes $3,092.00 (2005). Contact John Robinson, Remax Unique, (416) 928-6833. BROCK/WHITBURN, WHITBY - 3 bdrm. house for sale or rent. 2000sq.ft., 2.5 baths, entrance through garage. Walking distance to schools/all amenities. Call Joe at 416-287-8147 or e-mail: kallorkad@yahoo.ca PRESTIGIOUS SOUTH AJAX. Perfect home for young family. Big closed backyard, lot 65'x 130'. Newly renovated 4 bedroom side-split. 5 min from GO, schools, hospital. Could be con- verted into a 2 apartment income property. Asking $299,900. Pri- vate sale.Lloyd 416-528-5873 I'll Buy Your Home FAST!!!! Don't let the Banks Win ●Fast Closing ●Instant Debt Relief ●No Maintenance ●Power of Sale Help ●No Equity? No Problem! ●No Commissions FREE 24-Hour Recorded Message Toll-Free 1-877-551-5581 PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 RETAIL SPACE available from 1200 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in very busy "Teddy's Park Plaza", s/e corner of King and Park Rd. Oshawa. Relocate your business here. $15/sq.ft. Givalas R.E.Ltd., Nick Givalas Broker 1-905-479- 4436.Email: ngivalas@trebnet.com DOWNTOWN WHITBY "Bou- tique" Hair Salon for sale, Large upscale clientele. On main street. For inquiries call (905)430-1703. LADIES GYM FOR sale, Durham Region. 905-427-1332. SHOP, 2950 SQUARE feet. Quonset 2350 squrare feet. Suitable for construction/landsca company. Lakeridge/Myrtle Rd. Immediate possession. Ross Gallo Gallo Real Estate Ltd., Bro- kerage. 905-640-1200. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 *FREE ACCESS* to the Best Mortgage Rates and have up to 5 local lenders bid on you! www.Lending BranchDurham.com *Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage BEAT THE BIG BANKS 1st and 2nd's PRIVATE LENDERS ALL CREDIT IS OK BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE CORP.905-683- 1900 1-888-5-BETTER 1 & 2 BEDROOM avail Dec. 1st Located. 350 Malaga Rd. Oshawa. $695 & $795 per month, all inclusive, no pets. Please call (905)242-4478. 1 & 2 BEDROOM Pet Friendly Apts, $675 and $795 +hydro. Close to Oshawa Centre. Laun- dry & Parking, Clean & Bright. 905-983-5356 or 905-243-4850. 1 BEDROOM APT.Main floor, Bloor/Simcoe area. $750/mo. in- clusive. Fridge, stove provided. First/last required.905-723-9781. 1 BEDROOM at 68 Cabot St. walk to Oshawa Centre. Large, bright and completely renovated. In a quiet, non-smoking building. $750.00/month all inclusive in- cluding cable.Alex 905-999-2659 1-BDRM APARTMENT in coun- try estate, mins. to Kirby Ski Hill. Avail. Dec. lst. Fridge, stove, first/last. $850/month. Call (905)725-9991 1-BEDROOM North Oshawa $735 all inclusive, no pets, available Dec.1 ALSO 1 bed- room 45 Colborn west.$735 all in- clusive. 2 bedroom, $790. both Avail. Dec.1. No pets. 905-723- 1647 or 905-720-9935. 2 BED. APT.Liverpool and Bay- ly, large bright, prof. finished, soundproofed, ceramics, bath, eat inkitchen, laundry, parking, one month free. Available imme- ditely. First/last $775/inclusive. 416-357-8806. 2 BEDROOM 2 baths, all appli- ances, indoor parking, pool, sau- na, gym. First/last. vacant, Oshawa, (905)985-4568 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT in Trip lex. Freshly painted, parking available, close to schools, shop- ping and public transportation, gas heat $800+hydro, first/last, avail Dec.1.(905)435-1091 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 2 BEDROOM ON MAIN FLOOR of 5-storey building. Ideal for eld- erly. Sep. entrance, all inclusive $775. Near bus stop and shop- ping. Available Jan. 1st. Oshawa - Glen/Wentworth 905-434-4637. 2 BEDROOM UPPER DUPLEX in Oshawa. Newly renovated, parking, appliances, laundry hookup, sep. entrance, walk to downtown. Available Dec. 1st. $750 +hydro.905-448-0066 2 LARGE BEDROOMS,base- ment apt. Sep. entrance, Hwy. 2/Westney. All inclusive $890. Available Dec. 1st. No pets. Laundry, all appliances. 1-park- ing, garage, backyard. (647)202- 9022 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts. Available December 1st. Utilities included. No pets. Call 905-723-5434. AAA AJAX, 1-BEDROOM,new apartment in quiet executive home, very bright, 4pc bath, kitchen, parking, laundry, satel- lite, high-speed internet. $680/month.905-424-0154 AJAX 1-BDRM newly renovated basement apt, $750/month. Avail Dec. 1st. All inclusive, parking, laundry, cable. Close to all amenities, call (416)737-4188 or (905)426-2961. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo.Call (416)540-0747 AJAX DEC 1ST.One bedroom basement apartment with walk- out, 2 appliances, non smok- ing/pets, bus at door, close to Durham Centre, newly renovated, $675 inc.lst/last.(647)866-7405 AJAX LARGE ONE BEDROOM basement apartment. Separate entrance, parking, new open con- cept, gas fireplace. $850/month inclusive. Available immediately. 905-619-0393. AJAX,Immaculate 2-bedroom basement apt. Large, 4-newer ap- pliances, newly renovated bath- room, 2-parking, close to schools/shopping. $950/mo inclu- sive. Avail. Jan. 1st. Call Mike weekdays 905-427-4077 ext 24 or eve/wknds 905-665-3666 NORTH Oshawa - 2 & 3 bed Feb.lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities.(905)723-2094 AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last, $800. Call after 7pm (905)428-7133. AJAX, NEW 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Separate walk- out. No smoking/pets. 1 Parking. Cable + utilities. $775. First/last. Available immediately. Call 416- 671-8652. AJAX, NEWLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom main floor. Laundry, dishwasher, central air. $1150+utilities. 1 bedroom base- ment apartment. Laundry, separ- ate entrance, $750+utilities. Whole house negotiable. Close to GO station and 401. No smok- ing/pets. Available Dec 1. 905- 999-3333. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $879, $989 & $1089, available Immediately, Nov 1st & Dec 1st. 905-683- 8571, 905-683-8421 or 905-683- 5322 ALEXANDRA PARK, OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom newer apt., "Old charm building." Totally renovat- ed, new kitchen/bath, hardwood floors. In-house laundry, inter- com. Parkview. Near Hospital. No pets.(905)579-9439. AMAZING! HUGE,luxurious 1200-sq ft. 2-bdrm, deluxe apt in house for rent in Whitby. Includes all appliances & utilities, laundry, ample parking, cable, air, big yard, plus many extras! Avail. im- mediately.. No smoking, no pets. $1150/mo. First, last req'd. 905- 721-8444 leave msg. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m - 5 p.m Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE Large immacu- late 1-bdrm ground floor apt. Available Dec. 1st. Clean, se- curity entrance building. $892 in- cludes laundry facilities, applianc- es, utilities and parking. Call 905- 623-0791 or 905-666-1074 CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, 2 bedroom $800/mo, newly deco- rated. Utilities included. Sim- coe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN renovated bachelor basement apt. Sep entrance, laundry, parking, No smok- ing/pets. Avail immediately. First/last. $575-all inclusive. Courtice Rd/Hwy 2. Won't last long! (905)449-2021 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE, 2 BEDROOM apt in lower level of raised bungalow, washer, dryer, and utilities all in- cluded. $850. 1st/last references. No pets/smoking. December 1st. (905)914-6578. COURTICE, 2-BEDROOM very nice, bright, clean spacious apt in quiet duplex. Avail. immediately. No smoking/pets, first/last, $825 includes heat, hydro, water, cable & internet.905-429-2394. DOWNTOWN OSHAWA super clean & bright, quiet executive style, newly renovated, new appli- ances, upper floor bedroom + den. all utilities/cable & parking. $850.(905)743-9939 Large 2 Bdrm. Apartment $825 Park & Gibb Oshawa 647-688-4597 LOOKING FOR professional roommate, 5 min to 401 and all amenities great area, no pets & non smoker asking $500 per month first and last (416)209- 7301. NEAR 401/PARK Small 2-bed- room apt. in legal triplex. Large yard, private entrance, $745/in- clusive. Also 1-bedroom available in Whitby immediately 905-668- 6700 NICE 1 BED. UPSTAIRS.Sep. entrance, $690/first/last. Park Rd/Adelaide, Oshawa. Available immediately. Also 1 bed. main- floor, available Dec. 1st. $710. first/last.Call Dan 905-449-3777. NOW AVAILABLE.The Lofts in downtown Oshawa. Soaring 10 ft ceilings. Skylight. New baths. New Kitchens. New appliances. All new decor. Ensuite laundry. From $850. 905-706-6949 ONE BEDOOM walkout base- ment apt. Very new, bright, spa- cious, in quiet neighbourhood, $725/mo. including heat & hydro. Single occupancy preferred. (905)576-4798 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. Fr om $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Close to O.C. Fully furnished bachelor bsmnt. apt. Clean, newly renovated. $600/mo all inclusive. First/last. No pets/ smoking. Available immediately. 905-571-7708 OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM totally renovated apartment in duplex. Laundry, parking, yard, near Har- mony/Hwy 401, Oshawa. Non- smoker, no pets, professional preferred. Available immediately. $950 plus hydro.(905)432-3250 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA lakefront, one bed- room, separate entrances, newer appliances, A/C, washer/dryer, cable, driveway, quiet area. No smoking/pets. Avail Jan 1 to re- sponsible individual. $760+hydro. (905)435-3003 OSHAWA near GM. 1-bdrm basement apt. Includes 4 appli- ances, all utilities, satellite TV, internet, C/air. $650-inclusive. No smoking/pets. Prefer single work- ing person.Gina (905)442-9113 OSHAWA SOUTH,2-bdrms, $825/mo inclusive. Separate en- trance, 2-parking, no smok- ing/pets. First/last required. Avail. Dec.1st.Call (905)720-0654 OSHAWA,3-bdrm, main level of house, parking. $750/mo+ utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. Bachelor apt, parking, $450/mo+ utilities. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call (905)665- 8990 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Dec/Jan. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $680/mo+ hydro, avail. Dec. 1st. Appliances, laundry fa- cilities and parking included. Call 905-240-2632 OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, Large 2-bdrm apt, main floor of house. Close to downtown and all amenities. Laundry, parking. $865/mo inclusive, first/last, refer- ences. (905)914-3133. OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE, nice 3-bedroom apt., in quiet area. $825 plus hydro, water and parking included. First/last, available Jan 1st. Call 905-571- 1537, 905-432-1521. OSHAWA,spacious 1-bdrm above ground bsmt apt. Separate entrance and laundry facilities. Parking, includes all utilities, avail immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)999-9115 OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Dec/Jan. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Dec/Jan. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING -1 bdrm. bsmnt. Separate entrance, full bathroom, walk-in closet, clean, new car- pet/painted, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately.905-619-1028. PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, 1 bdrm., large, clean basement apartment. Quiet home, separate entrance, laundry, parking, near GO, shopping & lake front. No smoking/pets. $750/mo inclusive. (416)937-4522. PICKERING 5 min. walk to Pick- ering Town Centre. luxury 1-bed- room apt. in newly built home. Sep entrance. Laundry, cable, parking included. Immediate. $700-inclusive.905-837-6754 PICKERING EXECUTIVE BASE- MENT, Apt., Liverpool/Finch. Large 1-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air, parking, separate entrance. Near 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Avail. Im- mediately $750/month inclusive. No pets.(905)839-9032 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly. clean, very large two bedroom basement apt. parking, shared laundry, appliances, avail. now $800 inclusive Condolyn Mgt. No pets.905 428-9766 PICKERING WEST, NEW BASE- MENT apartment. $900 including utilities. Altona/Twyn Rivers. 2 bedroom. Laundry with wash- er/dryer. Full bathroom. Kitchen. Large living area. Available De- cember 1. Non smokers, no pets Call John 647-212-2856. PICKERING,4-bedroom main floor, hardwood floors, 4-appli- ances, close to GO, schools/shopping. $1250/mo+ 1/2 utilities. Avail. immediately. Call Richard days 416-601- 7858, evenings/wknds 905-686- 9662 PICKERING, Altona/Hwy 2 (Kingston) bright walkout base- ment 2-bedroom, separate en- trance, large living room, A/C, ap- pliances, no pets/smoking, park- ing. $895 all inclusive. Available immediately. (905)509-1938 PICKERING,Available, Bright walkout carpeted basement, 2 bedrooms, parking, utilities in- cluded. $725 No smoking/pets. Near transit/GO Train. First/last. References required. Call 905- 428-1652, between 6-8pm. PICKERING, DIXIE/FINCH, new walk-out furnished basement apartment. 1 bedroom. Gas fire- place. Washer/dryer. Shower. Separate entrance. $875, inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Available Dec 1. First/last. 905-839-5872. PICKERING, EXECUTIVE HOME 1-bdrm bsmt apt. $750/mo inclusive, separate entrance, parking, single working person preferred. No pets. Call (905)420- 8376 PICKERING, HWY 2/BROCK, large 1-bdrm, newly renovated bsmt apt. Separate entrance. Close to all amenities. Profes- sional person preferred. First/last, references. No smoking/pets. $700/mo. inclusive. (905)426- 7813 PICKERING, ROSEBANK/Shep- pard.New 2-bedroom base- ment. Kitchen. Dining room. 4pc. bath. Private entrance. Share laundry. Parking. $700+35% utilities or $800 inclu- sive. No smoking/pets. Dec/Jan. (905)837-5146 PICKERING, WHITES RD./Hwy. 2. Available 1 bedroom walk-out basement apt. Suitable for ma- ture, single person. Parking utilities included. Excluding laun- dry, $700. No smoking/pets. First/last references required. 905-420-4093. PICKERING- WHITES/401,3- Bdrm Upper, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Parking, Non Smoking. Avail Immed. $1100+ Utilities. 2-Bdrm Basement Apt also avail, Kit, Full Bath, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $850 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522 PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Duffe- rin St. Newly renovated spacious, 2-bedrooms. Available Dec. 1st. $845/mo. Laundry, parking, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena, shopping.1-800-693-2778 SPACIOUS BRIGHT 2-bedroom walkout basement apt for rent. Available immediately. Utilities in- cluded. No smoking, no pets. $925month First/last. Gar- rard/Rossland. Call 905-725- 5138, 905-409-4480 (cell) Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage THICKSON/ROSSLAND, Whitby, 1 bedroom, spacious, new appli- ances and kitchen, gas fireplace, very clean, quiet court, parking, will paint to suit. A must see! $800/inclusive. (905)728-5271 UXBRIDGE Brock St. West, newly renovated, Available im- mediately: bachelor $650, 1-bdrm $675, All inclusive, with laundry. 416-697-8036 WHITBY BORDER , NORTH 2 bdrm walk-out bsmt apt. Separ- ate entrance. Laundry , 2 car parking included, 1100 sq feet. $950 all inclusive. Avail Dec 1. Call 905-665-7823 WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 905- 767-2565. WHITBY DUNDAS/COCHRANE large bright 1-bdrm basement; private entrance, laundry, park- ing, near transit, no smoking/pets. Dec. 1. $800 including utilities, (905)451-0800 WHITBY,2 bdrm. bsmt. apt. in executive home near 401, shop- ping, schools & public transit. Separate entrance, parking, hard- wood/ceramic. No pets/smoking. $950/mo.inclusive. 905-433-8778 905-409-7565, 416-418-4611. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor units available in triplex, parking, laundry, walking distance to Go station. Shared yard. No pets/smoking. $900 plus utilities. Avail.Dec.3rd.(416)574-2621 WHITBY,beautiful lakeside 1- bdrm plus computer nook. $750+ hydro. New carpet, paint, walk to GO train, Iroquios Rec, lake, 401. Avail. Jan 1st. (905)442-7202 www.viewit.ca #44390 WHITBY,downtown, small 1- bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, includes utilities, laundry, parking. Bright,clean, suitable for one. $650/month. Avail. immediately. No pets/smoking, 905-430-2925. WHITBY, immaculate 2 bedroom apts, Avail. December 1. $886.50, includes appliances, heat, parking, laundry facilities. Call (905)666-1074 or 905-556- 0455. WHITBY, Thickson/Rossland. furnished/unfurnished 1-bdrm bsmt. sep, entrance, fireplace, in- ternet, cable, parking, suit single, no smoking/pets. $800 incl. first/last Jan 1/07. Days 905-619- 6307, Nite 905-725-0748, laundry avail. WHITBY,two bedroom, lower level of triplex, clean/bright, hard- wood, parking, laundry, no pets. $750 plus hydro. Close to amenities. Dec. lst. lst/last. www.124palace.freeservers.com, (905)579-3792. CENTRAL WHITBY - Main sep. classy fully-furnished bachelor- ette, includes TV, cable, c/air, gas heat, porch and parking. Prefer one responsible full-time em- ployed non-smoker. $640/mo. First/last/references. No pets. 905-668-2332 evenings. AJAX,Luxury 2-bedroom pent- house suite. Large balcony with fantastic NE views of envi- rons/lake. 5 appliances, window coverings, laundry, storage, over- sized garage. No pets/smoking. Suits retired/prof. couple. $1395/mo. inclusive. 905-426- 9837.Available immediately. PICKERING - luxury Tridel, one bedroom apt. 5 appliances, en- suite laundry, large living/dining- room, security, pool. $1,100/mo.+. No smoke/pets. De- cember.(905)683-9629 -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 2 BEDROOM MAIN floor bunga- low. Hwy. #2/Harwood in Ajax. $1100 and 1 bedroom basement, $800 all inclusive. Including cable. Own laundry. Close to amenities. First/last required. Available immediately. 905-427- 9734, Israel. 2 BEDROOM, small bungalow, semi furnished, 1 full bath, rec- room. Near Oshawa Centre and 401. Short term, Dec. lst - Mar. 1st. $1075 plus. Pets Welcome! (905)925-8406. 3 BEDROOM BUGNALOW, main floor, Pickering village, close to all amenities, fenced yard, $1,290. inclusive. Available immediately. lst/last, prefer no pets.(905) 426-9072. 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW, 1 1/2 baths, finished basement, closer to schools, public transit and GM. available Dec. lst. $1,200 per mo. lst/last plus utilities. Call (705)277-1506, (905) 721-0715. 3 BEDROOM home for rent, Con- lin Rd, Oshawa. Fridge, stove, A/C, parking. $1300 plus utilities. (905)728-6909. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Oshawa, Ritson/Hilcroft. $950. First/last required. Pets require deposit, ready to occupy January 1st, 2007. Call 905)260-2007 3-BDRM BUNGALOW,avail De- cember 1st, North Whitby, large lot on cul-de-sac, $1350/mo+ utilities. References. (905)655- 0081 or (905)666-0246 A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 5.3% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AJAX & WHITBY 3 & 4 bdrm houses for rent. Family area, 5-appliances, a/c. Starting from $1050/month. Shows well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 AJAX - Bayly/Salem 3-bedroom bungalow (main). Parking, hard- wood, central air, fenced back- yard. Shared laundry. $1100+ gas. No smoking. Avail. Dec. 1st. negotiable. 905-787-8665, 416- 721-4425 AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, in complex, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $825+ utilities. (905)683-6203 AJAX, DETACHED.Ross- land/Westney 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 5 appliances, curtains. No pets/smoking $1350+ utilities. Available immediately. Pictures www.speedyrentalagency.com. 905-771-7633 or 905-427-7964 AJAX, LAKEFRONT, 3-bed- rooms, inground-heated pool, skylights, California-shutters, 6" baseboards, mouldings, recessed Haligon lights, laundry/parking, air-con., January 1. $1250+ 1/2 utilities.(905)686-4703. AJAX- 2-storey spacious house for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3- bedrooms. Fireplace, shared laundry, parking. $1250.now $1200/mo+ utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)428- 9695. BRAND NEW 3 bedroom house, 3 baths, garage, North East Oshawa, great area, near schools and shops, 5 new appliances, $1350/month, available Mid De- cember. (905)434-4458. CENTRAL OSHAWA-Bright 3 bed. brick home with separate dining and living rooms. Bus stop and GM Centre nearby. Only $1100/mo. plus utilities. 905-668- 0515.Brumley R/E.Broker COMPLETELY FURNISHED house, Oshawa - Thornton and King, 3 bedrooms, finished rec room, available Dec. lst. Pets welcomed, $1,500. plus utilities. (No lease) (905) 723-1348. COURTICE,Spacious 4 bed- room, 2800sq.ft. Hardwood/ce- ramic throughout, A/C, C/Vac, laundry, 4-car parking. 5 mins from hwy and amenities. $1650 +utilities. Available immediate. (905)728-1624, (905)550-3551, (647)206-0354 ENTIRE HOUSE IN PICKERING Amberlea area, Whites Rd, de- tached 4 bedroom, new broad- loom, 2 baths, family room with fireplace & walkout, central air, five appliances garage, $1550 /month+utilities. Call Steve (905) 831-7770 EXECUTIVE HOME Queens Common Whitby, in circle court. 5 bdrms, finished basement w/of- fice, walk to school/park/shop- ping. First/last required, avail Jan 1.905-244-2639. HOUSE FOR RENT,Pickering Village, 4 bedroom, 1 bath, house located on Kingston Rd. Fenced yard. $1100/month plus utilities. (905)666-6858 KINGSTON RD/Beach Grove. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. 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For further information please call our Classifi ed Sales Representative 905-683-5110 To r. Line 1-416-798-7259 David Anthony Preston June 20, 1986 - November 27, 2004 Those we love do not go away They walk beside us everyday Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed and ever so dear Those we love never go away They are with us everyday The tears we shed can be wiped away But the pain in our hearts is here to stay It's been two long years since you left us Your thoughts are still unknown, but We are left with memories That we are glad to own. Sadly missed by Mom, Dad, Sisters, Relatives and Friends OSHAWA CENTRE,4-bedroom, backsplit with yard, air, 3 car parking, 4 appliances, $1175 plus, available immediately, No pets/smoking. Call (905)240-1805 (416)769-2418 or (416)219- 2140. OSHAWA near 401, 3-bdrm main/2nd floor of house. Fresh & bright, fenced in back yard. 4 new appliances $1100+ utilities. Available Immediately. Call (905)442-6756 OSHAWA SIMCOE north of Taunton..detached 3 plus one bedroom, finished basement,very clean open concept, large yard, appliances, Avail. January, $1400 plus Condolyn Mgt. 905- 428-9766 OSHAWA,4 bedroom. Harmo- ny/Rossland, finished basement, attached garage, fenced yard. near school, park, whole house, 5 appliances $1195+utilities (gas heat).Jan lst. (905)571-1962 OSHAWA, BRICK 2 BEDROOM BAESMENT,clean, quiet, close to 401, downtown, all appliances, sep. hydro/gas, lots storage, sep. entrance and parking. 4 pce. bath, large windows, $725. (905)424-8859. OSHAWA,very roomy 2-bdrm, partially fin. bsmt, walking dis- tance to shopping, minutes to 401, 5-appliances, Wilson/King St. Avail. January 1st, 2007. $1175/mo+ utilities. Peter (647)237-4767 PICKERING - detached 3-bed- room, professionally painted, 4 appliances, eat-in kitchen, 2 washrooms, garage, parking, $1150 plus. No smoking/pets. December.Call (905)683-9629. PICKERING 3-bedroom, 1-5 baths, eat-in kitchen with built in appliances, fin.bsmt, a/ c, fenced yard, single garage, walk to shops, schools & GO. Avail. Jan.1st, $1250+ util. No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 416-969-5000 then dial 705-426-4666 TOWNLINE/ADELAIDE,3 bed- room country home, with 1 acre lot. Close to all amenities. $1150 plus utilities. Avail. Dec. 1, Refer- ences, no pets. Call 905-571- 0098. WHITBY 3 BDRM SEMI main and upper. Henry/Dunlop area. All utilities included. Shared laundry, parking for 2, no smok- ing. $1300 all inclusive. Avail Jan 1st.Call 905-430-2925 WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1375 mo.+ utilities, Dec. 24, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smoking / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619-9500. WHITBY, CORNER of Taunton and Sebastian, house only. Gar- age not included. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, no basement, no applianc- es, best of all no neighbours. Large yard, bus stop on property. $900 per month plus utilities. Available immediately. (905) 439- 1461 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. WHITBY, SPOTLESS,spacious new town home. 3 bedroom. 2 1/2 bathroom. A/C. Gas fire- place. Alarm system. 5 applianc- es. $1350/month+. Julie 905- 666-5758. 3 & 4 BDRM TOWNHOMES, $1013 & $1060/mo + gas & hydro. 1-underground parking, water & cable incl. Avail. Dec. 1st. Northview Meadow Co-Op- erative Homes, Oshawa (905)721-8370 OSHAWA SOUTH/GLEN ST. completely renovated 3 bedroom TH, appliances, air, pool in com- plex avail. Dec. $1050 includes hydro and water, Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766. 3-BDRM HOUSE,2.5 bathrooms, basement, driveway-garage w/ entry to house, full ensuite bath- room, backyard w/deck, 5-appli- ances, microwave, fireplace Rossland/Harwood, $1450. Call (416)636-0410, (905)799-8637, (916)640-6416 r3spence@hot- mail.com OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING,immaculate, 3 bed- room, 21/2 bathroom townhouse, AC, family room, laundry, appli- ances, full furnished basement apt., with bathroom, kitchenette (can be subrented for $500 per month). No pets/smoking. $1498 monthly for full house. Call Rohan 416-716-4735. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom town- homes, available in friendly fami- ly-oriented complex. Immediate. $1050-$1250+utilities. 4 applianc- es, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, tran- sit, shopping. 11TH MONTH OF TENANCY FREE. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. 401/WHITE'S RD.Pickering. Two rooms in executive home $600 and $650. Ideal for out of towners on shift work. Immediate. (905) 420-9949 AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan room for rent, separate entrance, available immediately, close to all amenities. $400/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)683-1180. AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen & laundry, working female preferred, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last required. Avail. immedi- ately 905-686-1168 ask for Judy. LARGE FULLY FURNISHED bedroom available in a single family townhouse. Shared com- mon areas. Laundry, cable & utilities included. $600 (nego- tiable). Call 905-837-7614 or 416- 628-8736. PICKERING SOUTH, Main floor of house, big and bright. Shared living room, kitchen, bathroom. Great backyard. Walk to GO train/beach. Close shopping. $350/inclusive. 647-686-0451. BACHELOR STYLE ROOM for rent- Furnished/unfurnished. Renovated kitchen, lounge w/fire- place, parking. Internet & laundry available. Near University, all amenities. (905)720-0136 leave best call-back time. PICKERING- 3rd & 4th PERSON needed for large 4-bedroom, home, use of all amenities, Bdrm #1 $575/mo, Bdrm #2 $495/mo, cell (416)788-6611 or (905)426- 6611 2000 SKI-DOO MXZ 600 Twin, black, gauge package, reverse, new carbides, 144 studs, hand and thumb warmers, 2100 km. Stored indoors, Very fast, very clean (like new) $4900. 905-579- 6168. LOST - All gray, medium hair, male cat, in the Eyer Dr./ Hillcrest area. Mickey needs his medication! Call 905-837-6663. REWARD - "Woody" is missing. Male Jack Russell, white with brown patches.. Courtice area, vicinity of Pebblestone and To oleys. Micro-chipped, tags. Owners miss him..call 905-725- 5241. (SWF)If you are a SWM (60-65) interested in dancing, fine din- ning, movies and traveling give me a call and leave your phone number at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719, Serious replies. LIVE- IN BABY SITTER required in my home for 2 children. Please fax resume and references to (905)683-4384 LIVE-OUT Housekeeper/Nanny required for Muslim family in north Ajax. Tues.Wed.Thurs. from 3p.m.- 8p.m. Cooking, cleaning, laundry & some childcare.Must have own transportation. References required Please call 905-428-8078 FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 SEEKING TRANSPORTATION to and from Valley Farm P.S. morning and lunch time weekly for J.K. student. Call (905)427- 4069 BOX STALLS AVAILABLE in Brooklin area on 100 acre farm, $275/mo...CAll (905)434-0392 PUREBRED REGISTERED polled Herefords. Young cows, bred back to top blood line; 1 purebred registered Hereford yearly bull. Call 705-340-5059 or 705-879-6234. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 2002 JOHN DEER LT 170 Lawn Tr actor, with 42" mulch deck, overhead valve, 16hp, V-Twin Engine. Twin Touch automatic. $3200. 905-260-2007 3 PC., SOFA bed, loveseat and chair, green and beige, excellent condition, $500. Telephone (647) 212-1950. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail.Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. AIR TOOLS, NAPA, Campbell Hausfeld, Impact Wrench, Body Saw, Hammer, Angle Grinder, Polisher, Plus Sockets. 905-839- 1357. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. ALL STEEL BUILDINGS,factory direct, do-it-yourself bolt-together foundation. 20'x30' $5500, 25'x40' $8700, 30'x40' $10,500, 32'x50' $14,000. 40'x60' $20,000, many others 1-800-504-7749. www.pioneerbuildings.ca BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600. BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DUOMATIC FURNACE for sale, burns wood or oil, working well, very handy. 905-797-2566. FILTER QUEEN VACUUM Dis- play Model Clearance, Limited Edition models, reg. $1,999 Now $399.99, only 10 remaining. Oshawa Vacuum (905)720-9991 FRENCH PROVINCIAL 3-piece livingroom set, mint cond. $500- obo; Duncan Fyfe Diningroom set, 4 chairs, buffet, hutch $500- obo (905)686-9240 FRIGIDAIRE Elite refrigerator and convection oven-almond and black. $600.00 for the pair or best offer. Hotpoint Almond Dishwash- er $200 obo. Sylvania Micro- wave-White $50 obo. (905)666- 5175 GOALIE PADS 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$450 obo; (905)666-5175 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca X-BOX, MODDED,30 games. 10 DVDs, 1 controller. 19" TV. $300/o.b.o. 647-881-2929. COUNTERTOP NEED REPLACING? • FREE ESTIMATES • INSTALLATIONS Scarborough Countertops (416) 299-7144 F ACTORY PRICES FINNMARK CONTRACTING Total renovation services, additions, kitchens, washrooms, basements, decks, flooring, windows & doors. Exceptional work at a fair price. Licenced and insured.References 647-227-6446 CLOWN / MAGICIAN • Live animals • All occasions • All ages Call Jeff (905) 839-7057 RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 DOORS "R" US NEW GARAGE DOORS, OPENERS, (We install), FIX BROKEN SPRINGS, CABLES, ROLLERS. Sales, Service & Repairs 905-837-0949 DRYWALL TAPING & REPAIRS 905-427-8773 www. 247durham.com FINISHED Basements/Apartments Bathrooms, additions, second storeys General improvements All work guaranteed Walter Leaver 905-428-2145 LODCOM CONSTRUCTION General Home Renovations & Improvements All work guaranteed Craig (905) 686-1913 A1 1/2 PRICE JUNK REMOVAL!! All Junk Removed. Homes,Yards, Businesses, etc. We do all the loading. Seniors Discounts. Cheap and fast Service!! In Service for 25yrs. John 905-310-5865 ALL PRO PA INTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 Tor.Line 647-868-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 GUARANTEED PAINTING Interior & Exterior "Pay as you're satisfied" Painting, plastering, Water damage repair Stucco ceiling repair/paint one room or whole house 38 years experience Ajax & Surrounding Area For free estimate call Scott c-647-896-2406 CROSS MOVERS Dependable & Reliable Good Rates 24-hour Service Licenced/Insured (905)683-5342 (416)423-0239 (905)239-1263 HARDWOOD FLOOR SPECIALIST Hardwood & Laminate Installations Sanding, staining and finishing of old floors 20 years experience Call John (905) 655-3492 (416) 220-4768 SNOW PLOWING •Residential •Commercial •Experienced drivers •Competitive rates 905-409-6891 REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL records Fast. We do Pardons and US Waivers. Don't be embar- rassed.1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” A/P PAGE 38 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, November 26, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Our Classifieds will get you what you want. Place one today for fast results call 905-683-0707 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Contact us on-line durhamregion.com Office hours Monday- Friday 8am-8pm Call 905-576-9335 NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENTS Babies of 2006 “Stumble the Polar Bear” Publishing Sunday, Dec. 31, 2006 Deadline Fri., Dec. 22 Include your new baby’s photo in our “Babies of 2006” section and receive a 10” stuffed polar bear (while quantities last). For further information, please call News Advertiser Classifi eds, 905-683-5110 Actual ad size 1.5”x2” $4999 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB 5 TO 6 persons, Gulf stream, 30 jets, 5HP, deluxe cabi- net, full warranty, foot and neck jets. $4795. 905-409-5285. HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. LOVESEAT & CHAIR $175; sofa & loveseat $350; air hockey, foozeball, table hockey; wooden table & chairs (new) $425; Paliser oak TV unit $300; corner curio $300; pine wardrobe $250; newer fridge $350; washer $275; stove $150; port. dishwasher $200; treadmill $450.905-260-6247 MOVING SALE!!7-Pc. Dinette- Set, $500. The Brick asking-$899 for 5-pc.-set. Queen Marble-finish Bdrm-set, $500. Twin Car-Bed, $250. Sears asking-$499. Cherry- wood Wall-unit, fits up-to-35"TV, $400. Everything-mint-condition. (705)799-1215 PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Shop early for our upcoming Christmas specials! Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION 3,online auction for new inbox PS3. Starting No- vember 22 to December 5th. Bid online at www.tradesondisplay.ca POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS XBOX MOD CHIPS installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. We buy used/work- ing consoles. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa.905-626-0542 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. ROLAND AT45 ORGAN,6 months old, Paid $11,000, ac- cepting first reasonable offer. 100% orchestral, double key- board, floor pedal, bench seat, many more features. Over seas move is forcing sale. Call even- ings (905)728-1637 SATELLITE TV, -NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. SALE! Coolsat, Pansat, Ariza for as low as $150 !!!! Conditions apply. U- Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.un- eekelectronics.com: VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com WEIDER PRO Home Gym, in Sears Fall/Winter Catalogue, page 486 (top left), regular price $1299, sell for $500, never used. Computer Desk, large, great for home office or students, loads of shelves, $150 OBO. (905)428- 9160 WHIRLPOOL WASHER & dryer, $150/pr.905-447-9573. $ CASH FOR GOLD $ RINGLEADER Fine Jewellers, 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (just west of Salem, McDonald's Plaza). Call 905-426-7464. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. APPLEWOOD,burn the best! 1 year old. $260 bush cord, 16"+. Cut and split, honest measure- ment. Delivered.(905)987-4445 or 905-242-6141, Newcastle. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $85/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 LAKERIDGE FARM FIREWOOD The best quality wood. Seasoned, cut/split, delivered. 905-424-1735 TOP QUALITY FIREWOOD 100% hardwood guaranteed ex- tra dry & ready to burn. Honest measurements and low prices. Call 905-725-5415 or 905-718- 7147 P.O.S. SYSTEMS.New & Used. Touchscreens, desktops, printers, start up kits from $999.00 Custom programming/installs available. Alarm/Video surveillance also. Security Plus (905)626-9436 Jeff BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. DRAGON EMPORIUM red bearded dragon lizards now and for Christmas, low maintenance, veggie eaters, cheap to keep, hypo allergenic, cuddlers, sale on red sub adults. 905-349-2800. GERMAN Sheppard pups, CKC registered, first shots, dewormed and micro chipped. Incredible breeding. $500. (905)983-9636, 905-925-9636. LAB PUPS,chocolate, CKC reg- istered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised, ready now. $600. Call anytime (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com ONE LITTLE LADY LEFT.CKC chocolate, registered Labrador Retriever pup, health warranty, vet checked, shots, tattoos, family raised. Trenton 613-392-7374. PUG,1 year old male, all shots. Boston Terrier, 1 year old female, all shots. Also Pug puppies for sale. All dogs pure bred. (905)914-3936 TEACUP bichon frise. $675 no tax. Small hypo-alergetic, non shed. 5-6 l/b full grown. Phone 905-432-6454.Ready Nov.1st YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1991 PONTIAC TEMPEST,4dr automatic, 108,000kms, certified, e-tested, $1750. 905-723-2600 1993 MERCURY TOPAZ good condition, 169,000 km. $1000 or b/o. As is. Call 905-686-0457. 2000 BUICK LeSABRE,excel- lent condition, power everything, memory settings, leather interior, must be seen to be appreciated. 125,000 miles. Drives like a dream.(905)655-1031. 2000 FORD FOCUS wagon 206k $4395; 94 Chev Cavalier 135k $1495; 96 Stratus 249k $1995; 97 Lumina 232k $2695; all Vehi- cles certified & e-tested. Warranty available 905-725-1632 905-925- 2205 dealer 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE, automatic, only 53,000kms. Fully loaded. Pampered from day 1. Factory warranty. Priced for an immediate sale. $179/mth. - $2,000 Trade. Pmt. to own. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2001 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX, 4door. Sale price $6995. One owner, non-smoker. Incredibly well maintained. All dealer service history. Automatic, fully loaded. Shop and compare. Excellent value. $139/mth - $1,000 trade. Pmt. to own. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 HONDA CIVIC,LX - G, black, 4 door, 5 speed, fully load- ed, tinted windows, factory dech package, new tires summer/win- ter, 88,000 kil., cert, e-tested $13,500.(905)721-2412. 2003 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER. 4dr, 5spd, fully loaded. A very popular vehicle. Incredibly well maintained. 79,000kms. Priced for an immediate sale. $179/mth., $2,000 Trade. Pmt. to own. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304- 7326.. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI Spotless, 2.7 LV6 with leather in- terior, 6 disc CD, power every- thing, A/C, sunroof, single owner, full service history, 84,600km. Warranty remaining. $11,498. Certified. Call Paul 905-427- 7896, Ajax. 2003 NISSAN Pathfinder Chil- koot, automatic, 4 wheel drive, a/c, new tires, immaculate $17,500. Call Don (905)655- 7495. 2004 HONDA CIVIC.One is automatic, one is a 5spd. Both 4-doors, fully loaded, 47,000kms. Fa ctory warranty. Your choice from $14,900. Both meticulously maintained. Only at AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. 2004 NISSAN SENTRA. $179/mth. + tx. - $1500 trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door 5-spd, air conditioning. SALE PRICE $10,495. Factory Warranty until 2009. Incredible Value. Priced for an immediate sale. ONLY at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 HONDA ACCORD - Pristine - Showroom - Very low kms. 2 Accords to choose from. All popular Graphite Pearl. EXL and LXG Models. A rare opportu- nity. Full factory warranty. Priced for an immediate sale. Only at AJAX NISSAN, 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. To ps all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ AA1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 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). ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1991 DODGE DAKOTA,ext. cable, longbox, V6, runs well, $750 o.b.o.Call 905-261-2318 1994 GMC SIERRA 1500 250,000 km, very clean, runs like new, new exhaust, brakes, start- er. Oil, lube, filter every 5000 km. Fully certified. $4000. Call Paul 905-655-9531 A RARE OPPORTUNITY - Brand New Nissan Titan CrewCab 4X4. Top of the line Vehicle, featuring DV D Entertainment and Audio Package. SALE PRICE - $41,495.00 +FR. and Applicable Txes. $499/mth. +tx- $5,000 trade. ONLY at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 1991 Jeep Renegade,$3999; 1993 Jeep Cherokee $3999; 1994 Chev. Silverado $5490; 1995 Isuzu Rodeo $3999; 1996 Ford Explorer $3690; Others from $1699 and up. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). 905-683-7301; or 905- 424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 1994 FORD AEROSTAR,certi- fied & e-tested. Air conditioning, p.brakes, p.steering, approx 183,000kms. Excellent condition. Asking $2,700 o.b.o. Call (905)404-8765 1994 SAFARI VAN, 267 K, good shape, one owner, $l,300 or best offer.Telephone (905) 697-1780. 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 7.3L turbo diesel,14' heated box, well-maintained, new rad, new starter, 312k, certified & e-tested $8500. Call Tom (905)579-3760 or (905)431-9545. 2000 NISSAN PATHFINDER SE, 4X4. Sale Price $14,490. Automatic, power moonroof, every conceivable option pos- sible. 2-tone paint. This SUV is in showroom condition. A very desirable vehicle. Only at AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com FOR SALE 2003 Honda OD- YESSEY EX-L RES Van. 1 Owner. Purchased Extended Warranty until 2011. 3.5L V6, au- to, 7 seats, black w grey leather, DV D, CD, wireless headphones, dual pwr sliding doors w remote, heated front seats, pwr driver seat, windows, locks, mirrors; dual climate control. Fully ser- viced at Honda. 99,000km. $22,700. cell/day (647) 296- 1647,evening (416) 686-1418. geoff@teehanlax.com. ONCE IN A Lifetime Opportunity. Only 2 to choose from. Brand New 2006 Nissan Pathfinder SE. SALE PRICE $34,975.00 +FR. and applicable txes. $379/mth + tx. - $5,000 trade. 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BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE $$22,242 purchase price $18,900 PULL AHEAD ON ALL DODGE CARAVAN LEASES.HURRY OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30th NO PAYMENTS 3 months - or - $1250 DEALER DISCOUNTNO PAYMENTS 3 months - or - $1250 DEALER DISCOUNT $8,500 $11,200 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 40 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, November 26, 2006