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Home My WebLink AboutNA2006_12_21Secular Ontario says councillors breaking the law by reciting prayer By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Each meeting of Regional Council begins with the Lord’s Prayer, but this custom may be changing. The practice of reciting the Lord’s Prayer has been sent to the Region’s finance and administra- tion committee for review, precip- itated by a letter from Mr. Henry Beissel, president of Secular On- tario. “It has come to our attention that your council engages in a Christian ritual at the commence- ment of council meetings by recit- ing ‘the Lord’s Prayer’,” Mr. Beissel wrote. The Ontario Court of Appeal ruled in the case of Freitag verses the Town of Penetanguishene, in 1996, that this practice is illegal and a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The appellant was a non-Chris- tian resident who regularly at- tended town council meetings. The practice of reciting the prayer made him uncomfortable and in- timidated. Mr. Beissel wrote that the ruling applies to all Ontario municipali- ties and thus the Region of Dur- ham is violating Ontario law. “We are sure you will agree that it is totally unacceptable in a democratic society for an official government body to act illegally,” Mr. Beissel wrote. “We expect that you will therefore want to put an end to the offending practice im- mediately.” The concern of Secular Ontario is that no religious privilege be granted in public affairs to any private faith. “I believe the practice of the Lord’s Prayer should be changed,” B R U C EBRUCE B I S S E L LBISSELL 201 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario: (between Westney and Harwood) B U I C KBUICK P O N T I A CPONTIAC LTD .LTD. 683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com Plus licence, freight, applicable taxes and admin. fee. 2007 Pontiac G5 $ 1 6 ,4 7 5 $ 1 6 ,4 7 5 $ 16,475 YOU CAN WIN UP TO $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 $ 1 0 , 000 towards your purchase or lease…or you could win a new GM vehicle instantly Auto, Air Auf Wiedersehen, sucka. 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E-mail them to citizenseye@durhamregion.com Regional council asked to ban Lord’s Prayer Fa te of cop rests in jury’s hands Officer denies knowing vehicles were stolen By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Jurors have retired to deliberate in the case of a Dur- ham cop accused of possessing stolen autos and making a fraudu- lent insurance claim on his own SUV. Te rrance “Ben” McColm has contended since his arrest that he had no notion the vehicles he and his wife were driving were stolen. Mr. McColm told jurors during his trial he was loaned the vehicles by his friend Joselito “Joey” Abad, an auto body repair specialist who bought wrecked luxury vehicles and restored them. Durham police launched an in- vestigation into Mr. McColm in April 2003 when a fellow officer, concerned about the expired deal- er plates on the cop’s Mercedes Benz, conducted a computer check and learned it had been sto- len from York Region a year and a half earlier. 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Four Ajax taxi companies – Durham Rapid Taxi, Ajax Transportation Services, Lincoln Taxi and People’s Ta xi – brought the applica- tion against the Town of Ajax asking for a judicial review to quash the issuing of nine new taxicab owner licences by the Town. The applicants chal- lenged the authority to issue the licences, given the wording of a council resolution and the request for proposal (RFP) process used to select the recipient of the licences. “We felt the proposal wasn’t done fairly,” said Dave Minhas. “We felt the whole process was incor- rect or wrong.” Mr. Minhas runs People’s Ta x i. Paul Saindon, owner of Lincoln Taxi, agreed. “We believe the Town did not act in a fair and just manner in the RFP,” he said. Mr. Minhas said he felt council was biased again the four applicants, in fa- vour of Blue Line, which received the licences. Mr. Saindon wondered why the Town would want to bring in an outside compa- ny when there are already four companies in Ajax. People’s Taxi currently has five taxi licences and applied during the RFP process in the hopes of getting five more. “A ny number would have been helpful because the five cars we have now are running 24 hours a day,” Mr. Minhas said. Lincoln Taxi also ap- plied for five, it currently has seven, although it’s RFP wasn’t considered be- cause it failed to include four photocopies with its application. Requests for comments from the Town were not granted. In May 2005, the Town passed a new taxi bylaw that increased the number of licences in Ajax to 40 from 30. In March of the follow- ing year, an RFP for taxi- cab services was released to award nine additional licences. In the past a li- cence was awarded based on seniority on a waiting list. A staff report in May 2006 recommended Blue Line be selected for all the licences. At the May 8 council meeting, coun- cil passed two resolutions with respect to the report, but it never dealt with item 5.2 in the report that rec- ommended the Blue Line RFP submission be accept- ed. “Council never passed a resolution that actually approved or adopted item 5.2 of the Committee’s re- port. Given that there was no decision by Council to choose Blue Line under the RFP process, that staff was not authorized to issue the licences to Blue Line. Therefore, the issu- ance was a nullity,” read the decision, which was released Dec. 14. It went on to read, “the application for judicial review is granted. The li- cence issuance to Blue Line is unlawful and un- authorized. Therefore, the issuance of the licences is quashed.” Mr. Minhas was pleased with the decision. “We were quite relieved,” he said. “We were happy that someone else thought we were right.” He said they are waiting to decide on how to pro- ceed, depending on how the Town responds to the decision. 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The former is clear and states “a person is not qualified to be elected or to act as a member of a district school board or school authority if the person is, (a) an employee of a district school board or school authority.” The key words here are “of a”: that would include all school boards. It can’t be much clearer than that. Obviously Oshawa was looking for change as the two defeated incumbents were a nine-year veteran of the board and the other was chairman. Who knows what the outcome of the election would have been if the Clerk had done her job properly? The way I see it, the City of Oshawa should foot the bill for a byelection. Julia’s claim that the acts discriminate against teachers is hog- wash. The Acts were changed for a reason. One of the reasons is if all 11 positions on the Durham District School Board were filled by teachers, would you not see this as a huge conflict of interest when it came time to negotiate contracts with the teach- ers’ union? 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No sooner had that thought flitted through my mind when I looked down on the ground and there was a shiny coin of the correct denomination. When I returned to the car, I drove to the nearest gas station in search of an air pump. As everyone knows, air’s not free -- it costs 25 cents. Another incident occurred on Christ- mas Eve one year. Being a college student, I hopped a Greyhound bus to travel home to family and friends. Upon departing To- ronto, all was quiet on the weather front, so it seemed there was a clear path home to Goderich and Christmas. Wrong. The closer the bus travelled into the snowbelt of southwestern Ontario, the more sinister the weather became. In fact, the unrelenting snow and wind made roads almost impassable as the bus inched toward Stratford. Upon disembarking for the connecting bus to Goderich, the fateful news came: that bus was cancelled, due to treacherous road conditions. I was literally stuck -- snowed in and feeling mightily let down. Calling my par- ents on the off-chance they could retrieve me was fruitless, too. The storm was even worse there. The bus company arranged for rooms at a local motel. So, there I was, alone on Christmas Eve, wanting to go home, but knowing there was no way. It was shaping up to be a sad Christmas. In my moment of self-pity, there was a knock at the door. There was a woman standing there who, unbeknownst to me, had been on the same Stratford-bound bus. She had noticed me at the bus depot and wanted to ensure I had somewhere to go for Christmas. I thanked her, and told her I would accept gladly, but only if my family was unable to drive in to Stratford to get me. She left me a number and implored me to call if I was spending Christmas alone. As it happened, my brother and a cousin risked life and limb on Christmas day to retrieve me. Before running out of the hotel, I called her and thanked her for her kindness. Once again, in my hour of need, there was a guardian angel watching over me. Al Rivett’s column appears every third Friday. E-mail arivett@durhamregion. com. Guardian angel makes for a memorable Christmas Al Rivett sports editor MPPs deserve hike but not this much It’s long been a festering sore spot for the more than 100 members of Ontario’s provincial parliament. For years, MPPs have watched as their brethren in Ottawa have received unbelievable raises. It had to gall many Ontario members that their federal cousins saw their salaries climb well above the six-figure mark, until they reached the current total of nearly $148,000 per year. That’s the base salary for a back- bencher. For cabinet ministers, party leaders, parliamentary secretaries and, of course, the Prime Minister himself, the pay is much, much higher. Yo ur lowly MPP has seen his salary crawl from about $78,000 in 1995 to about $88,000 today. That’s why a committee struck by the legislature has recommended a pay jump to $110,000 per year, equalling exactly 75 per cent of what an MP makes. That’s a 25 per cent raise over the current amount paid to an MPP. Of course, cabinet members, the Premier, et al, would get more. It’s hard to dispute some type of reasonable increase for MPPs. After all, Toronto City councillors get paid $95,000 per year and some other GTA-area councillors, Mississauga for ex- ample, get paid more than MPPs. Surely a provincial legislator should get more than a municipal councillor. However, a 25 per cent lump sum annual jump is just too much. It’s unfair to say that, just because MPs make an astro- nomical amount, MPPs should get a set portion of that obscene salary. It’s the oldest saying in the book, after all. Why should an unfair raise to MPs be followed by an unfair raise to MPPs? It doesn’t add up. No, perhaps we should be looking at 5 per cent annual hikes over the next few years. 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The biggest mistake peo- ple make is not determining how much they can afford to spend beforehand during the holidays, Ms. Sherk said. “If people haven’t bud- geted they’re not ready at Christmas, so they’ll likely to run into financial dif- ficulty because they don’t know how much to spend,” she said. “If you’re budget- ing and in control of your money, you don’t feel that same pressure because you know what you can afford.” But the holidays don’t have to be a stressful time if people follow a few simple rules that could save them headaches in January. Make a list of everyone you have to buy gifts for, Ms. Sherk said, and set spending lim- its. If necessary, reduce the number of people on your gift list or the amount spent and stick to your spending limits. Using cash instead of a credit or debit card will also help you keep better track of what you’re spending. And remember: set aside some money for extras like cards, wrapping paper and food: “It’s really easy to forget what you’ve spent. It’s amazing how those small purchases add up,” Ms. Sherk said. “The holidays aren’t meant to be how much you spend on people,” she added. “A lot of people don’t even remember what you gave them from the year be- fore. It’s that you spent time with them and that you en- joyed the holidays and that’s what’s more important.” A recent survey by TNS Ca- nadian Facts, a marketing research firm, found that Canadians plan to spend $877 this year on holiday gifts, decorations and other items, a 12 per cent increase over last year’s estimated spending limit of $782. The survey also found the num- ber of “heavy spenders” this year will also be rising. At least 13 per cent of those surveyed said they plan to ring up more than $2,000 in purchases during the holi- days, up nine per cent from last year. Please take note of the following hours of operation during the holidays: Closed December 22 to 26 OPEN December 27 to 29 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed December 30 to January 1 OPEN January 2 to 6 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Ritson Rd. N. Conlin Rd. Taunton Rd. Rossland Rd. Hwy. 7A Reach St.Hwy. 7 & 12Hwy. 12 Hwy. 48 Brock Conc. 13 Reg. Rd. 12Lakeridge Rd. 1640 Ritson Rd. North, Oshawa 905-433-2050 Brock Sideroad 17 Township of Brock 705-437-2933 1623 Reach Street, Port Perry 905-985-7973 Simcoe St. N.BrockSideroad17Simcoe St.Lake Ridge Rd. 1640 Ritson Road North Oshawa 905-433-2050 1623 Reach Street Port Perry 905-985-7973 Brock Sideroad 17 Township of Brock 705-437-2933 Region of Durham Works Department www.region.durham.on.ca/waste Ask about our Bar Specials 8 Salem Rd., Ajax 905-686-1908 WE’RE OPEN Christmas Day 2:00 pm – 12 am HOLIDAY HOURS: Dec. 24 • 11am – 10pm Dec. 25 • 2 pm – 12 am Dec. 31 • 11am – 2am Jan. 1 • 11am – 2am durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 Holiday spending tips from the Credit Counselling Service of Durham Region: - Set a budget that includes extra costs such as cards, wrapping paper, stocking stuffers and food - Make a list of people to buy for and set spending limits - Shop with a list and don’t exceed your set limits - If there are more gifts than money, try to reduce your shopping list or your spending amount - Draw names to buy gifts in the family - Use your talents: bake, knit, make crafts and toys for people - Watch flyers for savings - Spread extra food shopping over a few weeks to avoid a large one-time expenditure - Set money aside for Boxing Day shopping and stock up on cards and wrapping paper for next year Holiday shopping doesn’t have to equal holiday debt By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Nestled in north Pickering lies a road steeped in history and lined with architectur- ally significant homes that is a secret to many. The Whitevale and District Residents’ Associa- tion, Heritage Pickering and the Pickering Township Historical Society know about it, but they want other people to be aware of the unique community that is Whitevale and Whitevale Road. The three groups got together to produce the Historic Whitevale Road pamphlet so people can take a self-guided tour and discover this unique area for themselves. The idea for the publication came from Gord Will- son, who has lived in Whitevale for 40 years and is a member of the residents’ association. “It’s well known to many people that it is a historic road, but it isn’t well know to the general public,” he said. Significant historical events include citizens along the Whitevale Road demanding responsible gov- ernment as part of the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837. In 1932, a meeting of prominent socialists was hosted at a home on the road that made way for the creation of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation a year later (it was the predecessor of the NDP). The pamphlet points out homes such as the one just east of Sideline Rd. 28, built by Nathaniel Hast- ings in 1828, with unique stonework detailing, and the home just west of Mulberry Lane struck by the notorious Markham Gang. Because of the land expropriation by the pro- vincial government in 1975, the area has remained as it was, although many of the homes have been neglected. “The landscape you see is the way it was when the homes were built,” Mr. Willson said. John Sabean of the Pickering Township Historical Society has done research on Whitevale Road’s his- tory. “In all of Pickering this is an area where in one confined area you have demonstrable history,” he said. Gordon Zimmerman of Heritage Pickering put together the architectural details about the proper- ties. “(The road) is one of the best examples of rural 19th century Ontario vernacular architecture,” he said. It’s rare in the GTA to find that many historic properties concentrated together, he said, “certainly not on one road.” He added locally Whitby does have a large inventory, but they’re spread out over a wide area. Mr. Zimmerman said it was important to get the word out and raise awareness before any development takes place in Seaton, the community in central Pickering that is to be home to up to 70,000 residents. The plan shows Whitevale Road as a main artery through the city, but heritage supporters be- lieve it should be treated differently because of its historical significance. “We have hope for the future, but it’s a tough road we’ve got ourselves on,” Mr. Zimmerman said. The pamphlets are to be distributed to schools (many take field trips to the area to study the history) and through City buildings, such as City Hall and the library. Christmas Trees Simply remove all decorations, wire and tinsel from your tree Place it out for collection on your waste collection day, during the weeks of January 2-5 and 9-12 Trees set out in plastic bags will not be collected Region of Durham Works Department www.region.durham.on.ca/waste Thanks for putting your waste along the curb, just like this! 1 2 8567 9 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 3 10 17 24 4 11 18 25 26 M 23 STFSWT December 2006 2827 29 30 31 Christmas Day Boxing Day * 5 6 7 8 14 11 12 13 15 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 9 16 23 30 10 17 24 31 M 29 STFSWT January 2007 New Year’s Day 1432 Bi-weekly Garbage Collection Calendar Legend Christmas Tree Collection No Waste Collection on December 26 CITY OF PICKERING are collected every week Blue Boxes and Green Bins will be collected on Tuesday, January 2. AND THE WINNER IS... Holly Branigan Shown here is Todd Robinson, General Manager of Pickering Boston Pizza and Holly Branigan the winner of the News Advertiser/Boston Pizza Santa Claus Parade draw. Holly received a letter inviting her and 9 friends to a pizza party courtesy of Pickering Boston Pizza. CONGRATULATIONS! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 PAGE 9 Pdurhamregion.com Whitevale Road’s history in print for all to see, read and discover Three Pickering groups joined forces to produce a pamphlet that enables hikers, history buffs and others to take a self-guided tour of Whitevale Road, steeped in history. 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Newcomers should come earlier and players can be taught. For more informa- tion call Van at 905-683- 4655. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 MEDITATION: The Centre for Mindful Therapies hosts guided meditation groups on Friday evenings. The ses- sions are open to the public and advanced registration is not required. Meditation sessions are roughly 40 minutes long and you may leave right after or stay for discussion. It takes place at 109 Old Kingston Rd., unit 14 in Pickering Village from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more in- formation call 905-428-1404, ext. 201 or log onto www. mindfultherapies.com. SERENITY GROUP: Seren- ity Group-12 Step Recovery Meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every week to deal with addictions of all types. Child care can usual- ly be arranged with advance notice. All are welcome. For more information, call Jim at 905-428-9431. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 OLD-FASHIONED CAROL SING: Westney Heights Bap- tist Church presents an old- fashioned carol sing at 6:30 p.m. The church is at 1201 Ravenscroft Rd. The event is free and all are welcome. For more information, visit westneyheightsbaptist.ca or call 905-686-7782. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27 DARTS: Seniors at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club play every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Dr., Ajax. Beginners are welcome. For more information call Van at 905- 683-4655. WHIST: Seniors at the Ajax Seniors Friendship Club play every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Ex- eter Dr., Ajax. Newcomers should come earlier. For more information call Elea- nor at 905-427-8785. HIKING: Beginning at 9:30 a.m., walk the Seaton Hiking Trail. It is about 16 kilometres and will take ap- proximately 4.5 hours with a moderate-to-fast pace. Ta ke Brock Road north and turn west at Whitevale Road, looking for signs. Par ticipants are to meet in Whitevale and park on the west side of the river on Whitevale Road. For more information, contact Al Wil- liams at 416-356-8353 or e-mail al@alwilliams.ca. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29 MEDITATION: The Centre for Mindful Therapies hosts guided meditation groups on Friday evenings. The ses- sions are open to the public and advanced registration is not required. Meditation sessions are roughly 40 minutes long and you may leave right after or stay for discussion. It takes place at 109 Old Kingston Rd., unit 14 in Pickering Village from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more in- formation call 905-428-1404, ext. 201 or log onto www. mindfultherapies.com. 416 869 3200 1 888 GET ON GO (438 6646) TTY 1 800 387 3652 Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer les numéros ci-dessus. NOW WE’RE GOING E VEN FARTHER FOR YOU Train service on our Lakeshore line will be extended to serve Ajax,Whitby and Oshawa on weekends and holidays. W ith this change, Newcastle weekend and holiday bus trips will now connect to train service at the Oshawa GO Station instead of at Pickering, and the weekend and holiday bus trips between Pickering and Whitby via Ajax will be discontinued. The weekend and holiday eastbound train trip to Pickering that departs Union Station at 6:13 a.m. will be replaced with a bus trip departing Union Station GO Bus Terminal at 6:20 a.m., and serving Pickering,Ajax,Whitby, Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville and arriving in Newcastle at 8:10 a.m. A new eastbound bus trip will depart Union Station GO Bus Terminal daily at 1:20 a.m., and stop upon request at the Pickering,Ajax,Whitby and Oshawa GO Stations. Holiday Schedule Be sure to check our website for our holiday service schedule. FOR MORE INFO, VISIT GOTRANSIT.COM OR JUST GIVE US A CALL. SIGN UP FOR E-NEWS AND RECEIVE CUSTOMIZED GO INFO. STARTING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2006, THERE WILL BE SOME CHANGES TO GO TRAIN AND BUS SERVICE. 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When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARA- BLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. This season let them choose something as individual as they are. GIVE THE GIFT CARD with endless possibilities. Get Dressed! Great Fashion Brands up to 80%ff All the brands you know and love, at irresistible savings! Shop early, shop often! ALL electronics 15 %ff Choose from SONY, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, SHARP & more Off our regular prices. Excludes Sony XBR & Bose. Bay Savings Card With any fragrance purchase of $75 or more (before taxes) this weekend Receive a $15 SATURDAY, DEC. 23RD TO MONDAY, JAN. 1ST Saturday & Sunday ONLY! BOXING DAY SAVINGS ON NOW All stores open Sat., Dec. 23rd 8am-11pm* DIANE COUTURE Trustee in Bankruptcy Evening & Weekend Appointments FREE CONSULTATIONS Advice on proposals, bankruptcy and alternatives. Helping the people of Oshawa since 1986. Book your appointment today… Ease your mind tomorrow. 78 Albert St. @ corner of Bruce (905) 725-2790 www.dianecouture.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 Durham Region powered up over energy-saving award DURHAM — Durham was recently recognized for its energy management and cost-saving practices at its water and wastewater plants. The nod came for Energy Manage- ment: Metering and Billing Control and Verification from the Ontario Mu- nicipal CAO’s Benchmarking Initiative and the Ontario Centre for Municipal Best Practices. Durham added 54 power monitor- ing meters at Ajax, Oshawa and Whitby water plants and nine pumping sta- tions, to provide real-time monitoring of energy consumption at each plant. The data received supplies informa- tion for the optimization of treatment processes, pumping and storage. John Presta, the Region’s director of environmental services, says the meters provide information that helps identify and implement energy optimi- zation strategies and that the Region has saved more than $310,000 in en- ergy costs over the past six years. Thom Sloley, manager of plant op- eration, says that because of the im- plementation of the meters, they can monitor energy load profiles and com- pare the energy consumption allow- ing them to adjust power during peak hours to reduce cost. The OMBI, a collaboration between 15 Ontario municipalities which is led by chief administrative officers and city managers in each municipality, fos- ters a culture of service excellence in municipal government. It is done by creating new ways to measure, share and compare performance statistics to help councils. OMBI also allows ex- perts in participating municipalities to share ideas on best practices so they can learn and improve faster. OCMBP formed in 2002 to identify and publicize best practices to help municipalities improve their op- erations. Visit www.ombi.ca or www. ocmbp.ca for the five best practices. Dental Care for Adults, Kids and Great Big Babies. • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - Bring the whole family. • Saturday & Evening Appointments - To serve you better. • Flexible Payment Options - Helping you get the treatment you want. • A Relaxing Atmosphere - Virtual vision glasses, stereo headphones to help ensure you have a pleasant visit. VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD 905-683-1391 We keep our patients smiling by taking the time to understand their needs. Add our friendly, caring staff and state-of-the-art techniques and you’ve found a good dental home. 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Pickering man among two charged with possessing child porn DURHAM — Two men, one from Pickering and one from Clarington, have been charged with possessing child pornography as a result of sepa- rate investigations. Acting on information received from the Toronto Police Child Exploitation Unit, the Durham Regional Police Sexual Assault Unit executed a search warrant on Dec. 13 at a Hancock Road residence in Courtice in order to search for child pornography. Police seized a computer from the home and an initial analysis revealed the computer con- tained child pornography. Stuart McGarvie, 39, is charged with possession of child pornography and making available child pornography. He was held for a bail hearing. In Pickering, acting on a tip in the early morning hours of Dec. 15, Dur- ham Regional Police Sexual Assault investigators executed a search war- rant at a Rougemount Drive address. Police seized a quantity of computers, including a laptop, CDs and DVDs. Police also arrested the occupant of the home, George Hall, 58. He is changed with one count of possession of child pornography and was held for a bail hearing. The investigation is continuing in both cases. Anyone with information about these separate investigations can contact Detective Andy Bussanich at 1- 888-579-1520, ext. 5349. Anonymous tips can be made to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS. Tip- sters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com LHIN looking for people interested in health networks By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — The Central East Local Health Integration Network is looking for people interested or experienced in the area of chronic disease to help with plan- ning. The LHIN is looking for doctors, nurs- es, other health care professionals, health care service administrators, patients, caregivers and local residents to work with it as it begins to develop three health interest networks focused on mental health and addictions, seamless care for seniors, and chronic disease prevention and management. The networks are overseen by a steer- ing committee. The steering committee for the Mental Health and Addictions Network was up and running before the LHIN was formed and the membership of the steering committee for the Seam- less Care for Seniors network was recent- ly released. The call for applications is still open for the Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Network. “It’s the first point of contact for the LHIN and for the stakeholders in that network,” said Jeanne Thomas, senior integration consultant, of the steering committees. The purpose of the network, which will likely be made up of hundreds of members, is to be a resource for plan- ning for each of the focus areas. The steering committee will take the informa- tion gathered from the network members and compile it for the LHIN. When the search begins for network members, the LHIN will be looking for people who would be willing to be put on a mailing list and answer questions. “They’ll help to provide advice to the LHIN,” Ms. Thomas said. The LHIN is looking for people with either personal or professional experi- ence with chronic disease (such as diabe- tes or cardiovascular diseases), or both. “We’re looking for people with broad perspective of the needs – both health care and day-to-day needs of those with chronic diseases,” Ms. Thomas said. As well they are planning on having repre- sentatives from a variety of health service providers, such as health units, hospi- tals and community based care agencies. 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Congratulations Mustafa for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 27 - Dec. 31, 2006 Give the gift that keeps on giving. Pure alpaca. Last minute Christmas Gift Ideas...give the gift of Alpaca Warm luxurious alpaca products, made by local fi bre artistist from fi bre from our animals, Canadian made alpaca duvets and pillows, also goregous products from Peru. Check out our beautiful products, blankets, jackets, coats, sweaters, hats... everything to keep you warm this Christmas. Our on farm store is opened Friday Dec 22nd 10am-6pm. Saturday Dec 23rd 10am-4pm. Dec 29th and Dec 30 10am-6pm. Also opened by appointment. 1857 Regional Road #3, Enniskillen • 905.263.2098 The Fleece Station “Artistic Alpaca Creations” Watch for store hours in the New Year by visiting www.spinningwheelalpacas.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 Feeding the geese at Rotary Park AJAX — Makayla Jones and her sister Alyssa took their grandparents Gary and Louise Duval to Rotary Park where they sat by the beach and fed the geese. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — A clerk was threatened by a man wield- ing a hammer during an early morning robbery at an Ajax gas bar. Durham police said the man made off with cash and cigarettes from the Shell station on Westney Road South around 5 a.m. Sunday. He’s described as a heavyset black man in his 20s, with a goatee. Police said the suspect wore red pants. DURHAM — Scrapbook of FAME (My Family and ME) is an innovative pro- gram for girls ages nine to 12 and is provided by Girls Incorporated of Durham & Family Preserves of Whitby. The program allows girls to celebrate their families through communication and the discovery of their histories and heritage. The program runs for three Saturdays and the grand finale will be a gallery event at the Ajax Public Li- brary on Feb. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. The price is $45 and in- cludes all materials and snacks. Call 905-428-8111 to register. Scrapbooking program celebrates family Hammer wielded by robbery suspect †Plus tax. Tire disposal extra, if required. Steel rims not included. Tire offer includes standard rubber valve stems; additional charges may apply for any other valves. See participating dealers for details. Dealers may set individual prices. Offer for retail customers only. Offers not available in Thunder Bay, Fort Frances, Dryden, Terrace Bay and Kenora. 1-800-GM-DRIVE or goodwrench.ca goodwrench.ca Uniroyal®Ice & SnowTM P195/70R14 WHEN IT COMES TO WINTER ROAD CONDITIONS, NO ONE IS BETTER QUALIFIED THAN THE GOODWRENCH TIRE EXPERTS TO KNOW WHICH TIRES HELP YOUR GM VEHICLE HANDLE BETTER. TRUST YOUR SAFETY TO THE EXPERTS. DITCHES LOVE CARS WITHOUT WINTER TIRES. GOOD BFGoodrich®Winter Slalom®P195/70R14 Michelin®X-IceTM P195/70R14 ASK ABOUT THE NEW EXCLUSIVE GM TIRE PROTECTION PLAN Installation, balancing, valve stems and lifetime inspection is included in the price of your tires, and our GM expertise. We have tires for all your driving needs. WE ALSO CARRY THE RIGHT STEEL RIMS FOR YOUR GM VEHICLE Installed from $89 95 †BETTER Installed from $119 95†BEST Installed from $134 95† per tire per tire per tire Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Thursday, December 21 , 2006 News Advertiser * Ajax Sobey’s Ajax * Bell World Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Christie Stefan Ajax * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Fair Value Furniture Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Home Deco Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax * Imperial Carpet & Home Ajax/Pick. * Linens N’ Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * Millenium 3000 Pick. * National Sports Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser Flyer Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Sobey’s Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Rogers Video Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Showcase Pick. * Wheels Scar. Mustafa Today’s carrier of the week is Mustafa. He enjoys hockey & basketball. He will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Mustafa for being our Carrier of the Week. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 27 - Dec. 31, 2006 Give the gift that keeps on giving. Pure alpaca. Last minute Christmas Gift Ideas...give the gift of Alpaca Warm luxurious alpaca products, made by local fi bre artistist from fi bre from our animals, Canadian made alpaca duvets and pillows, also goregous products from Peru. Check out our beautiful products, blankets, jackets, coats, sweaters, hats... everything to keep you warm this Christmas. Our on farm store is opened Friday Dec 22nd 10am-6pm. Saturday Dec 23rd 10am-4pm. Dec 29th and Dec 30 10am-6pm. Also opened by appointment. 1857 Regional Road #3, Enniskillen • 905.263.2098 The Fleece Station “Artistic Alpaca Creations” Watch for store hours in the New Year by visiting www.spinningwheelalpacas.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 Feeding the geese at Rotary Park AJAX — Makayla Jones and her sister Alyssa took their grandparents Gary and Louise Duval to Rotary Park where they sat by the beach and fed the geese. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — A clerk was threatened by a man wield- ing a hammer during an early morning robbery at an Ajax gas bar. Durham police said the man made off with cash and cigarettes from the Shell station on Westney Road South around 5 a.m. Sunday. He’s described as a heavyset black man in his 20s, with a goatee. Police said the suspect wore red pants. DURHAM — Scrapbook of FAME (My Family and ME) is an innovative pro- gram for girls ages nine to 12 and is provided by Girls Incorporated of Durham & Family Preserves of Whitby. The program allows girls to celebrate their families through communication and the discovery of their histories and heritage. The program runs for three Saturdays and the grand finale will be a gallery event at the Ajax Public Li- brary on Feb. 15, beginning at 7 p.m. The price is $45 and in- cludes all materials and snacks. Call 905-428-8111 to register. Scrapbooking program celebrates family Hammer wielded by robbery suspect Employees ‘concerned’ over requests that act be waived By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — The Minis- try of the Environment is considering a proposal that would allow the new courthouse in Oshawa to be built without meeting the requirements of the Envi- ronmental Assessment Act. The request was made by the Ministry of Public In- frastructure Renewal (PIR) -- which will lease the pro- posed site from the City of Oshawa -- and asks that the act be waived because of time constraints. Under the Act, the PIR is required to complete a Class Environmental As- sessment (EA) report for any project that deals with real estate activities. “(PIR is) going to lease land from the City of Os- hawa, they are going to sublet that land to a private proponent who will actually build the courthouse, then after about 30 years or so they are going to acquire the courthouse back from this private proponent. Now, all of those activities are real estate activities and those are captured by the Environmental Assessment Act because PIR is a pub- lic body,” says Catherine McLennon, special project officer from the Environ- ment Assessment and Ap- provals Branch. “What they’ve asked for is not to have the Class EA apply to these activities.” An EA report would de- tail the project, describe any potential environmental ef- fects and what mitigation measures will be taken and summarize the public con- sultation that occurred. The report would then be sub- mitted to the Ministry of the Environment for approval. It is a process that usu- ally takes four to six months, Ms. McLennon said. But Horace Horat, a cur- rent court employee, says that he and his colleagues are worried that in the rush to get approvals, the health of their future workplace will be compromised. The proposed 450,000 square-foot courthouse, which will consolidate ex- isting provincial court facili- ties from six different loca- tions, will be built on land that had been contaminated by previous industrial uses. “Our main concern is in regards to our safety. We know there is bad stuff there and we don’t want to walk into something that in 10 or 15 years we will be suffering from,” Mr. Horat said. Ms. McLennon, however, says that the proposal to ex- empt the real estate activi- ties from the EA process is different from the environ- mental requirements that have to be met by the City of Oshawa as it cleans up the site. The PIR request is now undergoing a 30-day public comment period. Anyone who would like to comment may contact Catherine McLennon at 416-314-7222. Written submissions will be accepted until Jan. 14, 2007. Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... durhamregion.comdurhamregion.com Ajax & Pickering News Advertisers 3PRING Sunday, February 18, 2007 Pickering Recreation Complex For vendor information please call: 905.683.5110 ext. 230 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com NEW YEAR’S EVE 2007 Come & Celebrate with us!! Papps Banquet Room Home & Design Centre Pickering Parkway at Brock Road Everyone welcome Doors open at 7:00 pm Featuring: Rick Johnson’s County Jamboree Special guests Allan Dollar • Mr. DJ • Aaron Solomon Non-stop music & fun $50.00 per person / cash bar includes hats, favours, door prizes, midnight champagne 8:00 – 8:30 pm Roast Beef Dinner Followed by dancing the night away Sponsored by: Pickering Lions Club donations to: Ajax Pickering Women’s Centre County Community Fund Pickering Lions Administration Fund Information call: 905-837-0812 (leave message) Limited tickets – Corporate tables available THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 PAGE 17 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham courthouse project hits environmental roadblock By Charles McGregor Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — If you’re concerned about whether those iPods children are using are a threat to their hearing -- you have every right to be. They’re just one more of the many things that have attracted the attention of the folks at the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS). At the recent opening in Oshawa of their new Com- munication Devices and Accessibility Centre, An- drea Clarke of CHS singled out the in-ear portable digi- tal audio players as being serious potential sources of hearing problems for their users. Ms. Clarke said the young users of iPods usually, “like to have the volume cranked way, way up and that could lead to trouble with their hearing at some point in the future.” She said the best way to gauge a suitable, non- threatening volume level is to “turn the volume up, put the ear piece on the palm of your hand and close the fingers to make a fist. If you can hear the sound, it’s too loud. Simple as that.” Maggie Doherty-Gilbert, Regional Director of the Peterborough/Durham Re- gional Office of CHS, said the new accessibility cen- tre is the first one of 18 to be opened in Ontario over the next two years, which complement 10 which are already in existence. The centre will allow those with hearing difficulties to readi- ly take a look at what’s avail- able in the range of commu- nications devices for those who are hard of hearing to those who are completely deaf. On the shelves for easy examination is such useful technology as alerting sys- tems, amplified telephones and ringers, personal am- plification systems, watch- es, clocks and timers, assis- tive listening devices, visual “s trobe light” smoke and fire detectors, the “bedshaker” wake-up alarm and versatile “Alertmasters” which notify users when the phone rings, someone is knocking at the door or ringing the door- bell, the clock alarm goes, the baby cries or the dog barks to get out and give the squirrels a scare. One of the factors that has come into play over time with respect to provision of communication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing it is in the vast improvement in the technology itself, in- cluding its bulk. Andrea Clarke uses the TTY equip- ment as the best example. One advancement which is particularly useful, said Gordon Ryall of Oshawa, who has been deaf since he was a very small boy, is an attachment which can be plugged into a home tele- vision set which enables users to communicate with friends who are similarly equipped. Through use of the technology they can see on their television screens and, by using sign language, they can speak to each other. Mr. Ryall said, through his interpreter, Tara God- frey, “and you can see the grandchildren, too.” The Canadian Hearing Services offices and the Communication Devices and Accessibility Centre is located at 200 Richmond Street W, Suite 200A, Os- hawa. 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MacDonald Public School, donated to the St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Food Bank. Hearing society warns of potential dangers of MP3 players FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONE By Charles McGregor Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — If you’re concerned about whether those iPods children are using are a threat to their hearing -- you have every right to be. They’re just one more of the many things that have attracted the attention of the folks at the Canadian Hearing Society (CHS). At the recent opening in Oshawa of their new Com- munication Devices and Accessibility Centre, An- drea Clarke of CHS singled out the in-ear portable digi- tal audio players as being serious potential sources of hearing problems for their users. Ms. Clarke said the young users of iPods usually, “like to have the volume cranked way, way up and that could lead to trouble with their hearing at some point in the future.” She said the best way to gauge a suitable, non- threatening volume level is to “turn the volume up, put the ear piece on the palm of your hand and close the fingers to make a fist. If you can hear the sound, it’s too loud. Simple as that.” Maggie Doherty-Gilbert, Regional Director of the Peterborough/Durham Re- gional Office of CHS, said the new accessibility cen- tre is the first one of 18 to be opened in Ontario over the next two years, which complement 10 which are already in existence. The centre will allow those with hearing difficulties to readi- ly take a look at what’s avail- able in the range of commu- nications devices for those who are hard of hearing to those who are completely deaf. On the shelves for easy examination is such useful technology as alerting sys- tems, amplified telephones and ringers, personal am- plification systems, watch- es, clocks and timers, assis- tive listening devices, visual “s trobe light” smoke and fire detectors, the “bedshaker” wake-up alarm and versatile “Alertmasters” which notify users when the phone rings, someone is knocking at the door or ringing the door- bell, the clock alarm goes, the baby cries or the dog barks to get out and give the squirrels a scare. One of the factors that has come into play over time with respect to provision of communication devices for the deaf and hard of hearing it is in the vast improvement in the technology itself, in- cluding its bulk. Andrea Clarke uses the TTY equip- ment as the best example. One advancement which is particularly useful, said Gordon Ryall of Oshawa, who has been deaf since he was a very small boy, is an attachment which can be plugged into a home tele- vision set which enables users to communicate with friends who are similarly equipped. Through use of the technology they can see on their television screens and, by using sign language, they can speak to each other. Mr. Ryall said, through his interpreter, Tara God- frey, “and you can see the grandchildren, too.” The Canadian Hearing Services offices and the Communication Devices and Accessibility Centre is located at 200 Richmond Street W, Suite 200A, Os- hawa. 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MacDonald Public School, donated to the St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Food Bank. Hearing society warns of potential dangers of MP3 players FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONE All LC D and Plasma TVs on sale! All digital cameras & camcorders on sale! All Lagostina® cookware sets 50-60%off All fragrances 20 %off when you use your Sears Card or Sears®MasterCard® On approved credit 0% financing ’til Jan. 2010*on all electronics when you use your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard All reg.-priced toys on sale! except Just KidzTM/MC items NE124E106 © 2006. Sears Canada Inc. One stop & it’s a wrap! Friday, Saturday & Sunday December 22, 23 and 24, 2006 Sale prices end Sunday, December 24, 2006, unless otherwise stated, while quantities last. Some items may have been on sale during the past week. Personal shopping only All men’s & women’s apparel & footwear, women’s hosiery, socks, accessories & jewellery save an extra 30%** off the already-reduced clearance prices All AppleTM iPod & MP3 players on sale iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All toys, save an extra 50%** off the already-reduced clearance prices *Pay in 37 equal monthly installments, interest free, until January 2010. On approved credit when you use your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard. Minimum $1499 purchase. $99 installment billing fee and all applicable taxes and charges are payable at time of purchase. When billed, any unpaid portion of your Sears Card or Sears MasterCard account balance will attract credit charges, commencing on the billing date for such unpaid portion. Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores. Ask for details. Payment options and plan details may be changed at any time without notice. Ask about other payment options. 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CALL DEREK 1-888-565-0555 Leather durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 PAGE 21 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Mom and daughter musical team back in Durham Nelson, Jubinville play levee By Mike Ruta News Editor DURHAM — Elena Jubinville wanted to play music with her mom, Moira Nelson, for some time before they became a formidable music duo. Now, it’s as if they’ve always been together. The talented twosome perform their unique blend of musical genres at the Pickering May- or’s New Year’s Levee on Jan. 1. It’s the second straight year the duo will play in the Council chambers, from 2 until roughly 3:15 p.m. “It went really well last year,” Nelson said in an interview. “There were a lot of people sort of passing through and we had a lot of people stopping and complimenting us on our music, which is always nice. It was a really nice place to play.” Nelson started piano lessons when she was eight-and-a-half years old. As a teenager, she got into guitar and singing and took classical music lessons, eventually making a living in piano bars. “Then I got pregnant,” she laughs. A multi-instrumentalist, Nelson still wanted to learn one more. “I’d always wanted to play the harp,” she says. “I had been looking for a new classical guitar and my husband said, ‘check out the In- ternet’. We looked at a few places and we found a place where one of the things they sold was harp kits.” Further research led them to believe that perhaps building a harp from a kit wasn’t a good idea. At that point, Nelson’s husband said, “I could build one for you.” He built the first harp around a decade ago and then, not- ing he could do better, built the current model Nelson plays in performances and for record- ings, a carbon fibre and epoxy instrument. “It has an amazing sound and it’s light to carry,” she says, adding her husband is work- ing on a third harp. Nelson has two discs to her credit, with a third on the way. ‘Time Calls My Name’ appeared in 1995, with Nelson singing and playing classical guitar, keyboards and percus- sion. ‘After the Fall’ came out in 2001, featuring Jubinville, Kathryn Moses on flute and Rick Shadrach Lazar on percussion. On both discs, Nelson wrote virtually every track, with the exception of a few traditional compositions she arranged. A third disc, ‘Echoes of Another Time’, is in the works, with a release tentatively scheduled for March or April. Nelson performs with Jubinville as a duo, WillowMyst, with Jubinville and Moses as The WillowMyst Trio, and with a quartet, Wych- wood, featuring Jubinville, tenor Douglas Hic- ton and bass James King. Her music ranges from classical to Celtic to Jazz. Growing up, Jubinville wanted to work with her talented mother at 14 years of age, but wasn’t ready. About a year later, Nelson was putting together a Christmas carolling quartet when she realized she was short an alto. ‘I can do it mom,’ her daughter piped up, impressing her mom with how far she had come. “I was amazed; she was really good,” Nelson says. The two have performed and recorded to- gether and bring their experience and talents to the levee. Nelson will play the harp, Jubin- ville the cello, and both will sing, performing their unique mix of original, traditional, Celtic and classical selections. “We really enjoy working together,” Nelson says. “One of the things that makes it so enjoy- able is when we’re playing, it goes loud and soft at the same time. We both have a feel for the same music.” For more information on Nelson, visit www. willowmyst.com. submitted photo Moira Nelson, top in photo, and daughter Elena Jubinvillle bring their musical experience and tal- ents to Pickering on Jan. 1. Local craftspeople invited to submit entries for juried show DURHAM — Scugog Council for the Arts is inviting local craftspeople to take part in a juried show to celebrate Craft Year 2007. The council is holding With Craft in Mind, May 19 to June 16 at Meta4 Gallery, 200 Queen St., as its part in the national craft year. Dead- line for entries is May 14. Ju rors are looking for outstanding examples of professional fine craft, created by Canadian residents within the last two years. A $15 entry fee allows people to submit up to three works for consideration. Applicants must be mem- bers of SCA and can join at time of application. There will be prizes awarded at the show’s opening reception May 24. Application forms are available by e-mailing info@scugogarts.ca or from Scugog Memorial Public Library, Scugog Visitor and Business Centre and Meta4 Gallery on Queen Street. Second year! Get your cameras ready!citizenseye.comcitizenseye.comcitizenseye.com The Winter Wonderland photo contest is back for its second year and we invite you to share with us the fun things you like to do in the freezing temperatures, and the memorable scenes you come across in your travels. DETAILS • Three picture categories 1. Landscapes 2. Animals and people 3. Still life • Top prize in each category to receive $300 gift certifi cate to Robert Aldsworth’s Photo World • Two honourable mentions of $50 each (to be selected from all categories) • Images submitted for previous contest will not be considered • Maximum three entries per category per person (total of nine) • 4x6 print entries can be dropped off at Aldsworth’s Photo World, 907 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa • e-mail digital entries to citizenseye@durhamregion.com • Deadline Feb. 28 Winning entry, 2006 Bob Hughes, Whitby durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Specializing in Quality Used Sports Equipment “We’ve Got More Skates Than You Can Shake A Stick At!” 7 days a week @ Brock Rd. & #2 1725 Kingston Rd., U#9, Pickering • 905-683-3476 SKATE & EQUIPMENT EXCHANGE Pickering’s Karikari an Argo All-star safety lands in Toronto after trade with Montreal Alouettes PICKERING — A Canadian Foot- ball League player is back on home turf. The Toronto Argonauts Football Club on Tuesday acquired non-im- port defen- sive back and Pickering res- ident Richard Karikari in a trade with the Montreal Alouettes. In exchange, import re- ceiver/kick returner Keith Stokes goes to the Als. Karikari returns home after spend- ing four seasons as a standout in the Alouettes’ defensive secondary. His best season was in 2005 when he was named a CFL all-star and East Division all-star at safety. Karikari started 18 games that year for the Als and finished second in the league in interceptions with nine, including 188 interception return yards. The 27-year-old has already played in two Grey Cup Champion- ships, once as a starter. Suffice it to day, Karikari is de- lighted to return home to play with the Argos next season. “This is exciting; I work at kids’ football camps throughout the year and this is an opportunity for those kids to see me in a hometown uni- form,” he says in a press release. “I always told my parents that I wanted to play for the Argos and this is my chance. Toronto has played Mon- treal in the past five East champion- ships and this is a great opportunity to help get the team over that hump and win another Grey Cup.” Karikari was drafted originally by Montreal in the second round (14th overall) of the 2003 CFL Canadian draft out of Nova Scotia’s St. Fran- cis Xavier University. In 2002, he was a runner-up for the Hec Creigh- ton award as the nation’s top CIS football player, was named the AUS Most Outstanding Player and was named a CIS All-Canadian. A St. Mary Catholic Secondary School grad, Karikari returns home to administer his Canallstar football program during the off-season. Panthers felled by Durham Fury Pickering juniors let one get away to lowly Oshawa squad Tuesday By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The Pickering Panthers’ three-game winning streak came to an ignominious end Tuesday night. The Durham Fury, at the bot- tom end of the OHA Ontario Pro- vincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference, took full ad- vantage of the Panthers’ indiffer- ent play to steal a 3-2 victory in Oshawa. The Fury led 2-0 through the opening 20 minutes and led 3-1 midway through the third stan- za. Panthers’ Jamie MacQueen’s power-play marker with 2:07 to play in the third cut the deficit to a goal, but that was as close as Pickering could come to Dur- ham, which defeated Pickering for a second time in the season series. For Panthers’ head coach Pat Curcio, the team’s lackadaisical effort and individual play was in sharp contrast to the way the Panthers put together big wins over St. Michael’s, Newmarket and Collingwood of late, namely teamwork. “A ny time you play a team be- neath you in the standings you expect to win,” he said. “We didn’t play to our capabilities. We didn’t work hard enough; we didn’t win any of the battles. It was upset- ting for sure. “We’ve won three in a row and we beat those teams because we played as a team,” said Curcio. “There was just too much indi- vidual play. They were trying to do too much themselves instead of involving their linemates.” The Panthers went with back- up netminder Connor Sampson Tuesday, who earned a rare start ahead of regular starter Brad Fogel. Sampson showed little rust in holding Pickering in the game. “I thought he played a great game for us,” says Curcio. “He gave us opportunities to win, but we just didn’t deliver.” The Panthers have a chance to redeem themselves on home ice on Friday night when they host the Fury at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Panthers play their final game before the Christ- mas break. They’re in Toronto to play the Junior Canadians at the Chesswood Arena at 7:30 p.m. SCORING SUMMARY Pickering Panthers at Durham Fury Period 1 Durham - Paul Pascuzzi (Matt Miller, Jonathan Chung) 18:16 Period 2 Durham - Jonathan Chung (Nate Bouillion) 13:29 Pickering - Cody Smith (Phil McIl- hone, Matt Rigtrup) 19:22 Period 3 Durham - Ryan Spencer (Michael Markovic, Robert Kay) 10:31 Pickering - Jamie MacQueen (powerplay) (Zack Fenwick, Kory Helowka) 17:53 POWERPLAYS Pickering: 1-for-9; Durham: 0-for-10 PENALTY TOTALS Pickering: 23 minutes on 12 infrac- tions; Durham 33 minutes on 13 infractions SHOTS ON GOAL Pickering: 35; Durham: 23 Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo Durham Fury’s Paul Pascuzzi skates between two Pickering Panthers, including Richard Schofield, left, in junior ‘A’ hockey action Tuesday. Panthers lost 3-2. Richard Karikari Coax your car out of the driveway and join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus. Peace Lutheran Church 928 Liverpool Rd. Pickering (at Bayly) 905-839-3521 Sunday December 24 10:30 am Holy Communion Christmas Eve Services 7:00 pm Family Candlelight Service 10:00 pm Candlelight Service They had to cross a desert on camels to make it on Christmas. but hey, you’ve got power steering Unity Candlelighting Service Sun., Dec. 24th, 2:30 p.m. Christ Church of Today Doric Masonic Hall 457 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax ST. TIMOTHY’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax 905-683-6122 www.sttimothysajax.ca Dec. 24 - 11:00 a.m. - Service 7:00 p.m. - Christmas Eve Candlelight Family Service ALL WELCOME 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering (just east of Whites Rd) 905-839-4621 www.BayfairBaptist.ca BAYFAIR BAPTIST CHURCH invites you to join us for our Christmas Celebrations Christmas Eve Morning Service Sunday, December 24 @ 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sunday, December 24 @ 6:00 p.m. New Year’s Eve Morning Service Sunday, December 31 @ 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Reflection Service Sunday, December 31 @ 6:00 p.m. Sun., Dec. 24th 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Sun., Dec. 24th 7:00 p.m. FAMILY SERVICE Sun., Dec. 24th 11:30 p.m. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Sun., Dec. 31st 11:00 a.m. WORSHIP SERVICE Amberlea Presbyterian Church The Family Church 1820 Whites Rd., N. Pickering 905-839-1383 www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca Come & WorshipCome & Worship Celebrate the Spirit of the Celebrate the Spirit of the Christmas Season with Christmas Season with your family at the Church your family at the Church of your choiceof your choice Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher 1527 Bayly St., Pickering 905-839-0333 WTCC extends warmest Christmas greetings to you and invites you to celebrate Christmas with us. Sun. Dec. 24 @ 11am Service Mon. Dec. 25 @ 10am Christmas Day Service Sun. Dec. 31 @ 11am Service Sun. Dec. 31 @ 9pm New Years Eve featuring a variety of Musical Artists WORD OF TRUTH WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN CENTRE CENTRE Ajax Alliance What Can You Find in a Stable? Sunday, 10 AM Christmas Eve Service Sunday, 6 PM Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 Sun. Dec. 24 - Holy Communion 3:00 pm & 9:00 pm Sun. Dec. 31 - Holy Communion 9:00 am Meeting these 2 Sundays at St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax Phone 905-683-3863 www.holytrinityajax.com Holy Trinity Anglican Church To r onto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 Pickering Village United Church Christmas Eve Services: 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 5:00 p.m. Children’s Christmas 7:30 p.m. Family Christmas 11:00 p.m. Late Night Service 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca In a religion that was born in a barn, In a religion that was born in a barn, an open door goes without saying.an open door goes without saying. Our church invites you to join us in the worship and fellowship of Jesus Christ. The door is always open. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Road (Northwest of Dixie and Kingston Rd.) 905-839-7271 www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca/dfunited/ December 24 - Christmas Eve 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Day Service 7:00 p.m. Children’s service with plays and singing, involving all the kids 10:30 p.m. Caroling 11:00 p.m. Traditional Carol, Candlelight and Communion Service December 25 - Christmas Day 11:00 a.m. Caroling at the historic Erskine Church (cemetery at Finch/Fairport) ST. GEORGE’SST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Rd., Ajax 905-683-7981 CHRISTMAS 2006 Christmas Eve ~ 4:30 p.m. Christmas Pageant Family Eucharist at St. George’s Centre ~9:00 p.m. Christmas Choral Eucharist in the Worship Centre ~ 11:00 p.m. Solemn Midnight Mass with Incense in the Historic Church Christmas Day ~ 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist in the Historic Church May the Christmas and New Year’s Season be a time of peace and hope for all your family. The Reverend Father James Blackmore CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) Sunday, December 24, 10:00 AM Worship Service, 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service Sunday, December 31, 10:00 AM Wo r ship Service New Year’s Eve Service 10:00 PM to 12:15 AM You will always be welcome at PPC “ a safe place for people – on their way back to God” ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH December 24th Sunday Family Worship – 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Family Service – 7 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols with Communion - 11 p.m. EVERYONE WELCOME 35 Church St. N. 905-683-7311 ! SUNDAY DECEMBER 24TH 10:00AM Christmas Eve Service with musical guest; Hiram Joseph SUNDAY DECEMBER 31ST 10:00AM New Years Eve Service with Soloist; Ruth Ann Onley SPECIAL NEW YEAR’S EVE SERVICE 7:00 - 8:00pm Soloists: Joan Elliott and Ruth Ann Onley Everyone Welcome! “Let us go now to Bethlehem” Luke 2 V 15 Safe Haven Worship Centre 1084 Salk Road, Unit #12, Pickering,ON Safe Haven Worship Centre 56 Angus Drive From the 401, Salem North, left on Mandrake, left on Angus. From Hwy 2, Salem South, right on Mandrake, left on Angus. Phone: 905-683-4802 Special Christmas Music Sunday Dec. 24 - 10:00 am Candlelight and Christmas Carols Sunday Dec. 24 - 6:00 pm Blessing-in the New Year Sunday Dec. 31 - 10:00 am Come Celebrate with us The Mystery and Majesty of Christmas AJAX BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Philip Ralph To advertise in our regular worship section To advertise in our regular worship section call Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707call Janice Samoyloff @ 905-683-0707 HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at 4:00 p.m. Followed by cider and shortcake at our worship location, Wasdell Learning Centre, 85 Kings Cres., Ajax (near Ajax Town Hall). Join us any Sunday at 10 a.m. 905-426-4347 • www.hope-communitychurch.com NEWS ADVERTISER, Thursday EDITION, December 21, 2006, PAGE 23 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 416-701-1201 Scarborough |2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 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Leave message at (905)509-4399 NEW UPSACLE Salon in Whitby, is seeking experienced Stylists, Colour Technicians to join our growing team. Also a mature sa- lon Co-Ordinator receptionist, who is well instructed using SAM computer software. Please bring in resume in person to Salon Blo, 2 Broadleaf Ave. or call 905-655- 2138 BRICKLAYERS AND LABOUR- ERS, exp please, work Toronto and Durham region. Call Gary (905)725-7370 CUSTOMER SERVICE/Produc- tion Assistant, part-time required for Print Shop located in Picker- ing. Monday to Friday 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $11/hour. Previous bindery experience an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-831- 7924. SECRETARY for Oshawa law office, experience/knowledge of family law, wills/estates, Divorce- Mate and PC Law preferred. Fax resume to 905-433-7028. SALES HELP required for new health store in Pickering Town Centre. 30-40 hours/week. Health knowledge required. Call 416- 606-7995 AJAX DENTAL OFFICE seeking an experience Harp Certified Dental Assistant with minimum 2 years experience for a maternity leave position to start mid-Janu- ary. Please email resume to: tjfrauts@comnet.ca or call 905- 683-0705 ASSITANT - Busy Podiatry office looking for an enthusiastic team player for 1 year maternity leave contract position. Training will be provided, full time hours. Position starting in New Year. Drop re- sume off in person to 1631 Dun- das St. E. Whitby, between 9a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2p.m. - 5p.m. ask for Robin. DENTAL ASSISTANT, PART- time/full-time required for East Markham dental office. Short drive from Durham Region. Ex- perience at reception an asset. Please e-mail you resume to: kadental@sympatico.ca. LOOKING FOR A NEW Year's Challenge? We are looking for a mature, caring PDA to work in our friendly, modern dental office. Some evenings. Please apply in confidence with a hand delivered resume to: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. P/T HYGIENIST and P/T Dental Assistant required for Ortho of- fice. Send resumes to File #280, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. PDA - Full time position with group practice in Oshawa. Mini- mum 2 years experience re- quired. Hours Mon - Fri. 9 a.m. to 5:30 pm. Reply File#285, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa Ont. L1H 7L5. RMT- WE'RE LOOKING for a great RMT to join our team at Bowmanville Massage Therapy Saturdays approx. 9-1 (more hours may be available other days). 905-623-4328 A STONE'S THROW PUB in Bowmanville seeking experi- enced kitchen staff. . Fax resume to 905-666-6617. CAFETERIA HELP required im- mediately, Thickson/401, Mon- Fri. 1:30pm-9pm. or 2pm-6pm. Call 416-725-1991 (leave mes- sage) or fax 905-579-2199. EL RANCHO HIRING Servers, Bartenders, Kitchen staff & Dish Washer, Part-time and full-time. Drop resume at 3500 Brock St. N. Whitby (north of Rossland). ** 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 Buy a Home With NO MONEY DOWN I can show you how to buy a home with NO DOWNPAYMENT Free recorded message 1-888-260-3856 ID#2511 Min Com New Choice Realty Ltd. Brokerage EXCEPTIONALLY WELL MAIN- TAINED starter on quiet Oshawa Crescent. Newer 3 bedroom, 1,100 sq. ft. semi. Close to everything including G.M. www.usedoshawa.com or call (905)404-8930. $183,900. 20 LOTS,approved, more pos- sible, developers only. Call 705- 799-6313. BADGER DAYLIGHTING,Fran- chise Opportunity - WANTED: An entrepreneur to offer hydrovac services in the exclusive territory of Durham Region. The success- ful candidate will benefit from Badger’s state-of-the-art hydro- vac equipment, an established customer base, Badger corpo- rate's safety technical and mar- keting support and a unique busi- ness model that facilitates fleet expansion. For more information call 905-260-4841. HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE for sale. Rink pad, chilling equipment & fitness equipment included. $150,000. Annual in- come opportunity $100,000/yr. 905-723-7700 JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. Free Details. www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 Ref# A15 BEAUTY SUPPLY OUTLET store and Salon FOR SALE in Durham. Strong customer base. Great price. Owner relocating. Backed by 50 Store franchise support system 1-877-899-5029 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 *FREE ACCESS* to the Best Mor tgage Rates and have up to 5 local lenders bid on you! www.Lending BranchDurham.com *Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers (2) OSHAWA,1 bedroom, $675. 2 bedroom $775. Various loca- tions. Separate Kitchen, separ- ate laundry, back yard, separate entrance. Includes utilities, C/A. Immediate. (416)892-8864 1 & 2 BEDROOM apts, in Oshawa, close to all amenities, fridge, stove free parking inclu- sive $600 & $750. Avail Jan.1, No dogs, first & last, call 905-924- 6075 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $725 plus hydro. Clean building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)409-0673 or (289)314-6825. 4 BEDROOM upper level, kitch- en, livingroom, familyroom, 3 washrooms, garage, 2 car park- ing. $1300 plus utilities. Available now. Also 1 bedroom basement apartment. $700. (416)417- 3845. 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- 2 bed. hardwood, nice, bright, clean, available immediately. $745+hydro. Also 1 bed, hard- wood, bright & clean $645+. Avail. Jan. 1st Both 1-parking. First/last/no pets. (905)668-1946 A 2 BEDROOM APT.for rent. Pet friendly and located close to Oshawa Mall, 401,downtown, and bustop. Coin laundry, backyard, good neighborhood, $850/month- first/last+hydro or $900/month first only+hydro. 905-983-5356 or 905-243-4850. AJAX 2 clean spacious rooms, One room $440/mo or 2 rooms $780/mo, Share amenities, indi- vidually-controlled heating, own washroom, balcony, on-site laun- dry, a/c, easy access to shop- ping/highway, near GO bus. (416)939-7120. AJAX NORTH, a must see, 3 years new. 1 bedroom walk-out basement, above ground level. Lots of windows. Suits profes- sional couple or singles. No pets/smoking. $900 inclusive. January 1. 905-619-9500. Fred Waithe. AJAX - Rossland/Church, 2-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt., a/c, parking, utilities incl. No smoking/pets. Available January 31st. $1050/mo. First/last, 905-427- 5770 AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX,available now, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, separate en- trance, includes, parking, hydro, gas. No smoking/pets. Suitable for single female or couple. $700. First/last. (905)668-7689 AJAX, EXECUTIVE HOME,Bsmt apt, walking steps to lake, 9-ft ceilings, spacious & bright. I-bdrm plus den, shared laundry. $975/mo inclusive. Avail. after Feb.1st. 647-234-2435 FLIP THIS HOUSE! FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from all the Real Estate companies.These homes need work, mostly cosmetic. www.DurhamVIPbuyers.ca Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage Final Christmas 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 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 Start The New Year In A New Apt! 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Close to shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 Any space. Any Time. www.GOtransglobe.com AJAX, Pickering Village.1-bdrm bsmt apt, avail. immediately. Sep- arate entrance, parking, utilities, cable. No smoking/pets. Suit working quiet person. $700/mo. First/last. (905)427-0476 AJAX- FURNISHED 2-BDRM BSMT Separate entrance, 3-pc bath, laundry, cable, parking, 750/mo Avail. immediately, first/last req'd. No smoking/pets. (416) 881-3797 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $989 & $1089, available Immediately & Jan 1st. 905-683-8571, 905-683- 8421 or 905-683-5322 AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE, large 1 bedroom self-contained basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, well-lit. Close to amenities. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. $825/month. 905-683-5507. Call after 6pm. CLEAN 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, appliances and laun- dry included. Parking available. Simcoe/Rossland area, Oshawa. Quiet neighbourhood. Available January 1st. $600/month + utilities. References required. (905)986-0499 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,spacious one bedroom apartment, quiet loca- tion, free parking, no smok- ing/pets. Adult lifestyle building, suitable for single person. $765 utilities included. Available De- cember 15th. (905)697-3491. BRAND NEW 2 BEDROOM,very bright Family room combined with dinning,laundry room, nice kitch- en with all new appliances,separ- ate entrance 2 parking including utilities. Close to school, bus and all immunities non smoking/pets $1,100 or best offer (647)294- 1834 BRAND NEW MODERN studio apartment rentals, in great Oshawa location, across from City Hall, GO BUS station. High speed internet and cable available. Ideal for students, commuters and young profes- sionals. Available January 2007. From $460. 905-436-1977, or view at www.summersproper- ties.com A/P PAGE 24 NEWS ADVERTISER,Thursday EDITION, December 21, 2006 www.durhamregion.com To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. 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Eastern R e g i o n Testimoni a l Deadline: January 25th, 2007 Publishing: January 28, 2007 Call: Terri George 905-576-9335 ext. 2291 Fax: 905-579-4218 email:tgeorge@durhamregion.com COMPANY NAME & LOGO COMPANY PROFILE: Including company product/services, years in the community, company benefi ts etc. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Employment / Training opportunities here. Company Address Phone number email • fax • Contact name In-paper and On-lineIn-paper and On-line JOB FAIRJOB FAIR BRIGHT WALKOUT carpeted basement, 2 bedrooms, parking, utilities included. $725 less for 1 person. No smoking/pets. Near transit/GO Train. First/last. Ref- erences required. Call 905-428- 1652, between 6-8pm. 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. EXTRA LARGE 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, N/E Oshawa. New kitchen & bathroom. Suitable for non- smoking professionals/student $700/month, Hydro, cable, laun- dry included. Available January 1st. 905-429-3565 NORTH OSHAWA 2-bedroom lower level apt. in quiet 6-plex, $925 inclusive. Avail. now. In- cludes Parking, no pets, first/last. (905)424-5083 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bed Jan lst. 1, 2, & 3 bed Feb. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 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 - Harmony/Olive. One bedroom, sep. entrance, fresh paint, parking, full cable, a/c, no smoking/pets. Utilities included. Basement. $595./mo. Feb 1st. 416-274-7547. 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 new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, . Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. 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. Jan/Feb. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com 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 Jan/Feb. 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. Jan/Feb. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. PICKERING - LEGAL,clean - 1 bedroom basement apartment, available immediately. Liverpool & Finch area, separate entrance, laundry, No smoking/pets, refer- ences $750.00 utilities included. Close to bus routes & Go Station. (905)427-5597 TWO - 1 BEDROOMS January lst. 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. For information call (905) 665-7509. PICKERING, 1 LARGE bedroom basement apt., separate en- trance. Clean, semi-furnished, parking, laundry, utilities included. Steps to transit & all amenities. Immediate. $795/month. (416)931-2745 PICKERING, EXECUTIVE HOME 1-bdrm bsmt apt. $750/mo inclusive, separate entrance, parking, single working person preferred. No pets. Call (905)420- 8376 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 PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, parking, storage, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905- 430-7816 RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM,de- sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Near amenities, laundry, (2) parking. Immediate. References, no pets/smoking. $750 inclusive. Call (905)449-1141 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 TAUNTON/BROCK -spacious one bedroom basement apt. Parking, newly renovated. Sep. entrance, $800/inclusive, First/last, No smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)430- 4597 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; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. 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. immed. (416)574-2621 WHITBY,Brock/Burns, large bright, 1-bedroom basement apt, Sep entrance, parking, laundry, A/C, gas fireplace, fridge, stove dishwasher, cable. $900/inclu- sive. Available January 1st. Call 905-668-5593 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1-bed- room apt. all hardwood floors, all utilities included, $785/month, first/last, references. No pets. Available January or February 1st. (905)430-8327 WHITBY, Large 1-BEDROOM loft, suit one person. Brock/Dun- das area. Includes fridge/stove, laundry, 2 car parking, backyard. Quiet dead end street. Immedi- ate. $750/month. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-666-9610. WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. SAILWINDS,Whitby Harbour, luxury building, large 1 bedroom plus den, (950sq.ft.) 2 baths, 5 appliances, blinds throughout, recreation centre, air condi- tioned, $1422.32 inclusive. Available January 17. (905)665- 6054. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Harwood/Kingston Rd. Walk to all amenities. A/C. 2 1/2 bath- rooms. 5 appliances. Under- ground parking. Cable/satellite. Available February 1. $1400/month+utilities. 905-424- 1715. 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, 3-BEDROOM BUNGA- LOW, 5 appliances, on quiet street, close to all amenities. Avail. Jan.1, $1100 plus utilities, fist/last, call 416-729-7780 AJAX, QUIET PICKERING Vil- lage 3 bedroom bungalow, open concept. 5 appliances. A/C. C/V. Huge 3 tier deck with two walk- outs. 80/170 private lot. $1100 immediately. 905-620-1086. BRAND NEW 3-bedroom house, 3 baths, garage, North East Oshawa, great area, near schools and shops, 5 new appliances, $1350/month, available now. (905)434-4458. COUNTRY LIVING,3 bedroom farm house, very private, lots of space, Courtice Rd. Area, $865/month plus utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)435-6012 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY, 3 bedroom main floor house, $1250+1/2 utilities. First/last. Available January 15. Call Janet 905-420- 9889. N. OSHAWA - 5 B.R.,C/B In-law or Granny apt . Beautifully reno- vated thru-out ,hardwood floors, extra storage. OFP in LR, RR w/bar, 4 appliances, C/A, 4 car parking, huge lot, mature trees, desirable residential St. Early poss. for right tenant. Option to purchase. For appt: (289)886- 0173 PORT PERRY,in town.Available February 1. $1450/mo. 2 storey family home, huge backyard, walk to Queen/lake & park. 258 Casimir. Call Lynn & James 905- 985-0609. SIMCOE - TAUNTON,3 bed- room 2-storey home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Available Jan. 1st. $1400/mo. In- cludes all utilities & basic cable. 2-parking, private backyard (905)985-8073 WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1360 mo.+ utilities, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smoking / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619- 9500. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, South Ajax $l,200 per mo. Backs onto playground, great for family. Avaialble Jan. lst. Call Jennifer (416)414-9677 AJAX,brand new 3 bedroom townhouse, first/last. $1350 plus utilities. Available immediately. ALSO, 3 bedroom detached, fin- ished basement, kitchenette, 4- car parking, $1350 plus utilities. (905)426-5295 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. 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, BACHELOR APT.,fully furnished,own washroom/show- er, would be suitable for profes- sional. Available immediately. Own cable, phone. Negotiable. Call 905-428-6385. ROOM FOR RENT - $550. or 2 rooms for $450. each. Call 905- 922-7015 SHARE HOUSE,clean, quiet adult occupied, (single male preferred). Furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. lst/last. Smoking outside. No pets. Ajax or Pickering, (Same owner) From $425/inclusive, 905- 391-3809. WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. Beautiful furnished rooms in quiet home. Internet access, utilities, parking incl. $450/mo. GO bus at door. Suit working female. No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. First/last. (905)655-0788 PICKERING-4th PERSON need- ed for large 4-bedroom home, use of all amenities, $495/mo, new furniture. Available immedi- ately. (905)426-6611 or cell (416)788-6611 LOST Dog! Sophie, a White Jack Russell with brown ears went missing December 18th in Ajax (Westney and Delaney). Any information would be greatly appreciated 905-683-3605 REWARD - "Woody" is missing. Male Jack Russell, white with brown patches.. Courtice area, vicinity of Pebblestone and Tooleys. Micro-chipped, tags. Owners miss him..call 905-725- 5241. (SWF)Widow would like to meet SWM for companionship, dancing, traveling and movies. (60-65), Serious replies. Please call and leave message at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719. ATTENTION PLEASE - I am currently looking for information on Pedlar People Limited, Ontario Malleable Iron Company Limited, and Fittings Limited for thesis research. Former employees, union officials, and descendants of the families that founded these companies who are interested in being interviewed may contact me by email at : paulhapon@trentu.ca or by phone at (905)725-0288. PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Pleasant personal quiet weddings performed in my Port Perry home. Religious or civil or per- haps at a place of your choice. 905-985-0031 Durham Marriage Services +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. 6' AIR HOCKEY table $175-obo; blonde entertainment unit $25- obo; 905-720-1709 9-PC ANTIQUE DININGROOM suite, $2,000; cream colour French Provincial chesterfield & chair $300. Filing cabinet, tall size $50. Call (905)728-6119 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. 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. NEWS ADVERTISER,Thursday EDITION, December 21, 2006, PAGE 25 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 1-877-567-KIDS www.homesforkids.com Homes For Kids is a network of children’s aid societies dedicated to providing the best foster homes for children in need of care. F oster Families F oster Futures When you bring foster children into your home, even for a short time, you’re laying a foundation of confidence, stability, and self-esteem that will support them for the rest of their lives. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250. Call 905-213-4669. 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. 647-271-5483. 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 DINING ROOM TABLE, 6 chairs, buffet, hutch. Liquor cabinet. Royal Doulton China 8 place set- ting, amulet pattern (embossed white with silver). 905-839-2585. EUREKA CENTRAL VAC 520 airwatts, Deluxe electric pkg, gar- age kit, hose cover, stair beater, 36" crevice, micro tools, hepa muffler, reg $1149.99 now $699.99. Oshawa Vacuum (905)720-9991 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 TUB, 5 person, 24 jets, 5HP deluxe cab, full warranty, $2995. 905-409-5285. 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. MONEY TO LEND.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. No credit re- fused. 1-877-776-1660. MOVING SALE,example: 65" TV, 32"TV, table set, couch, wa- ter cooler, bedroom suite, Cars:, Neon, Cadillac, Corvette, Blazer, S10 Truck, (905)655-5789 NINTENDO Wii System, unopened with receipt, $650 OBO. Call 905-396-4029. PIANO,upright, ideal for begin- ner, suitable for apartment or house. Very reasonable. 905- 839-0866. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Shop now for our Boxing Day Specials! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PS2 & XBOX MOD CHIPS in- stalled from $100. Several chips available for each console. Now modding XBOX 360's! For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. Mike @ 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. SNOWPLOW,Western Pro Plow, 7-1/2 ft, with all controls, wiring and mount for GMC truck. $2,500. Call (416)569-4219 SONY PLAYSTATION 3,brand new, unopened, 60 gig, includes Talladega Nights. $l,l00 or best offer. Email offer and phone num- ber to: techy202@hotmail.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 YORKVILLE TX4 loudspeakers, 2 year installed use only, superb condition $900-each. Yorkville TX3P electronic crossover $640 Call (705)341-3013 WANTED to buy - small pine blanket box (old). Call 905-885- 8615 and leave message. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 FIREWOOD- White birch - 12" Face Cord $70. Mixed maple, 16" - Bush Cord $160. Seasoned plus delivery. Also firewood logs. Call (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 ADORABLE MINIATURE POO- DLE puppies, vet checked, home raised, ready to go to a loving home. (705)277-3013 ADORABLE PUPPIES.La- sa/Pom-Shitz/Snoodle and Yo r k/Shi/Poo-Shitz/Snoodle, vac- cinated, dewormed, vet checked, $400. Call 905-342-1050. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. BOUVIER PUPPIES,CKC Regis- tered, 1st shots, vet checked, ears/tails done, M/F, health guar- antee. Family raised, ready to go. $950 firm. Call (905)263-8603 or (905)259-7055 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES (3) from Santa, superb quality (Sire Canadian Show Champion. Parents imported Germany- high- est breeding standards), lovely B&R colouring, conformation, temperament. Registered, Guar- anteed. (416)729-2958 GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, chocolate lab female pup, first shots, dewormed, guaranteed, registered, parents on site. 905- 355-5420. GOLDENDOODLES,1st/2nd Gen., rare "Parti" colours, Low- non shed. Put a picture under the tree then come after the confu- sion & pick your little one. Ready Jan 6 & 13. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS TOY POODLE Puppies, mom is 10 lbs. 3 cream males, 1 white female. Home raised, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked. Born Oct 21st, $700. Ready to go. Call Ann (416)729-6066 PUREBRED MINI SCHNAU- ZERS, non-allergic, dewclaws re- moved, first shots, ready to go December 18. 905-352-3124. REGISTERED German Shep- herd puppies. 100% German im- port lines. Vet checked/first shots, health guaranteed, tattooed. World Class lines. Family raised. 10min. North of Port Perry. 705- 786-0322. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 02 KIA SPECTRA,auto, 4dr, 4cyl, 103,365km $8999. 01 Pont Sunfire, manual, 4dr, 4cyl, 101,460km $6499. 98 Chry In- trepid, auto, 4dr, 6cyl, 144,460km $5999. 00 Chry Neon, auto, 4dr, 4cyl, 117,917km $5999. 99 Plym Voyager, auto, 6cyl, 4dr, 214,963km $4499. Cert./E-tested. NewStartCanada.com 1-866-340- 5559, X337 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme S 3.1, automatic 4 dr white with blue interior, loaded, 180,000 kms. certified and e-test- ed 905-435-1091 1996 Z24,loaded. 16" wheels, alarm, white with blue interior, 253,000kms, as is. $2,000. call (905)576-3842 1997 BONNEVILLE $2999,1998 Sunfire 111k $3,699; 1999 Taur- us, 187k, $3,499; 1998 Malibu w/leather interior $3,999; 1999 Grand Am $3,999. Others from $1,699. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsons.com 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN, 180, 000 km. Silver. Automatic. In excellent condition. 4 door. CD. Winter tires. $7700. Ajax. 647-405-3912. 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA,3.4 engine, 190,000kms, well main- tained with bills to prove it. $5,500 o.b.o. Certified & E-test- ed. Call (905)655-8253 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Sale Price $15,990. One owner, 4.7 litre. Non-smoker. Black on camel leather interior, 81,000kms. Every conceivable option possible. Meticulously maintained from new. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE. $179/mth. + tx - $1500 Trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door, 5-spd. Fully loaded. Only 67,000kms. In mint condition. Priced for an imme- diate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI Spotless, 2.7l V6 with leather in- terior, 6 disc CD, power every- thing, A/C, sunroof, single owner, full service history, 84,600km. Warranty remaining. $10,750. OBO. Call 905-427-7896. 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE. Sale Price $21,995. Only 34,000kms. Top of the line Maxima. Sterling Mist on Frost Leather, power moonroof, 4 dr. automatic, One owner. All service records from new. Priced for an immediate sale. Factory warranty. In showroom condition. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. 2003 NISSAN SENTRA SER. $189/mth. + tx - $1500. Trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door. A very special car. 5spd, 16" Alloy wheels. Only 54,000kms. Sport tuned suspension. Fog lights, Premium audio, fully loaded. Factory warranty. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2005 INFINITI G35X Model.Sale price $34,990. Only 27,000kms. To p of the line All Wheel Drive Infiniti Sport sedan. A very rare opportunity. Balance of 6 year factory warranty. Automatic. A pristine vehicle. Premium pkg. Silverstone in colour. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com $$$$$ 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 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOY- AGER SE, 7 passenger, V6, Au- to, loaded, new transmission, brakes, etc. $2600 just spent on new repairs. Runs great. 232,000kms. $2500 certified. Call 905-259-9846 2000 DODGE Grand Caravan, Sport Edition. Sale Price $9995/ Only 74,000kms. One owner, non-smoker. Quad seating, 3.8 litre engine. Front and rear air conditioning, Alloy wheels, fully loaded. Meticulously maintained from new. (Warranty). Priced for an immediate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 CHEV ASTRO Van, white, top condition, p.locks & windows, am/fm stereo, new tires, 116,000kms, certified & e-tested. $12,500. Call (905)683-8436 2005 NISSAN MURANO SL, Sale Price $31,900. Over $12,000 in savings from new. This is an All Wheel Drive SUV, is fully loaded. Balance of factory warranty - Finished in platinum. Shop & compare. Priced for an immediate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 95, WINDSTAR,223k, $2490. 97 Caravan, 183k, $2999. 98 Ven- ture, 159k, $2999. 98 Transport 207k, $2999. 95 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4, 157k, $3999. 96 Blazer 4x4, 209k, $3999. Certified & e-tested. Year End Clearance Special (Kelly & Sons since 1976) (905)683-7301 or 905-424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Discover Durham’s Most Reputable Upscale Agency Est. 1995 Quality time is our motto Serious Inquiries Only Now Hiring Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily 725-2322 ASIAN LADIES Chinese, Japanese, Korean Pretty & Busty Open-minded, Good Service, Good Rate 24/7, Out Calls Only www.cuteorientals.ca 647-221-5858 Classiest Ladies Little Darlings 905-432-3436 1-877-878-3436 littledarlings4u.com WINTER SPECIAL Relax with Asian 905-619-9945 Ajax 905-409-2886 Oshawa AAA PICKERING ANGELS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Relaxing Massage VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 905 Dillingham Rd. 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Bridal Event & Bridal Event & Fashion Show Fashion Show 2007 18th Annual Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. astern avestroughing Ltd.EE SINCE 1980 Residential Commercial Industrial Seamless Eavestroughing Aluminum Soffi ts & Fascia and Siding “Year Round Service“ 905-686-4175 835 Westney Rd S U#8 EAVESTROUGHING & SIDING 1 Ajax 375 Bayly St. W., Ajax Tel: 905.686.0555 Toll Free: 1.800.565.6365 Service Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 7am - 8pm, Fri. 7am - 6pm, Sat. 8am - 2pm Everyday Oil Change starts at $28.95 plus taxes. 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Pickering, Ontario L1V 5L9, 905-427-7603 Email: sales@thehockeyshop.net Compo siteStick R e p a i r $39.99 LET US SELL YOUR GOOD USED PLAYER & GOAL EQUIPMENT FOR MAX $$$! CALL durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 28 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2006 Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photo Tied up AJAX — Ajax High School Rams’ Brett Holmberg attempts to break free from a fallen St. Peter’s defenceman during action at the Eastdale Eagles Christmas Classic Tourna- ment for senior boys’ hockey teams recently. This ‘White Division’ contest was played at Whitby’s Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Student of the month DURHAM — She’s described as a coach’s dream. That’s why William Dunbar Public School Grade 6 student Heather-Ann Burrell is the Durham Elementary Athletic Association’s Ajax- Pickering student of the month for De- cember. Her pleasant personality and willing- ness to learn new things are just a few of the reasons she was chosen as a captain for Dunbar’s junior girls’ volley- ball team. She joined the team in Grade 4 and immediately showed natural abil- ity. Her sense of court play is amazing for her young age. She is a ‘total-team player’ and a great role model for her peers. Heather-Ann Burrell Scoreboard DECEMBER 21, 2006 PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from Dec. 11. GAME ONE Red Knights 50 vs. Verifeye 47. TOP SCORERS Red Knights: Elman McLean 16, Ian Campbell 10, Gord Brown 8, Ivor Walker 8. Verifeye: Conrad Davis 28, Sherwin James 9, Mike Jovanov 6. GAME TWO Ellis Packaging 49 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 48 TOP SCORERS Ellis Packaging: Bill Linton 23, Joe Lococo 8, Ian Grant 6, Bill Boston 5. Gallantry’s Eatery: George Iordanov 13, Derrick Jaggall 12, Claude Feig 10, Dodge Beckford 6. GAME THREE Knights Corner Pub & Grill 37 vs. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 30 TOP SCORERS Knights Corner Pub & Grill: Steve Gazmin 12, Rick Jones 11, John Girmonte 7. West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch: Chedwick Creightney 12, Jude Calliste 6, Reuben New- man 5. GAME FOUR Ell-Rod Holdings 63 vs. Accent Building Sciences 44. TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod Holdings: Luke Luukkonen 15, Alberto Daros 14, Roger Young 13, Steve Leahy 9. Accent Building Sciences: Alonzo Starling 16, Hayden Leacock 15, Frank Gallo 4. GAME FIVE Lakar Carpentry 58 vs. Best Buy Insurance 49 TOP SCORERS Lakar Carpentry: John Fleming 17, Brian Marsellas 17, Tom Recalis 8, Tony Oliver 6. Best Buy Insurance: Horace Peterkin 19, Glenn Hill 12, Eric Hamdic 7, Mike Horn 6. 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