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The interception of 276 kilograms of high- quality cocaine, smuggled from the Carib- bean on a container ship and bound for the GTA, marks the largest-ever seizure of coke by Durham cops. The drugs were concealed in boxes containing hot sauce and other products. “Cocaine is everyone’s enemy,” Durham Chief Mike Ewles said at a news conference in Whitby Tuesday. “This arrest will have an impact on the availability of the drug in the GTA.” An Etobicoke man who runs a food-im- porting business has been charged. Police said Tuesday more arrests may be made as the investigation continues. Officers with Durham’s Gang Enforcement Unit launched Project Falcon in November 2007 with a goal of tracing cocaine seized from local gang members and drug users to its source. By mid-2008 cops had begun surveillance of a suspect and on Dec. 8, offi- cers with the Canada Border Services Agency intercepted the massive shipment when a container ship sailing from Guyana arrived in Saint John, N.B. The ship, dubbed the Tropic Canada, regularly sailed between the Carib- bean and Canada. Authorities found cocaine concealed in- side 551 of the 1,250 boxes in the container, said Durham Inspector Tom Cameron. “We believe the drugs we seized were des- tined for Durham Region and other commu- nities in the Golden Horseshoe,” he said. Cops removed all but two kilos of the il- licit cargo and allowed the container to con- tinue on to its destination. When the owner of Caribbean International Food Distributors unloaded the container at a storage facility in Toronto Dec. 19, officers made the bust. Mahendrapaul Doodnauth, 45, of Etobi- coke is charged with importing cocaine, con- spiracy to import cocaine and possession for the purpose of trafficking. He was scheduled to appear in court by video Tuesday. Police are releasing few details about the suspect. Insp. Cameron said Tuesday the man has no prior criminal record. At Tuesday’s news conference Detective Sergeant Mario Lessard showed reporters how packs of cocaine, each containing 180 grams of the drug, had been carefully con- cealed within cardboard panels that separat- ed bottles of hot sauce packed inside cartons. “It’s unique to us,” he said of the smuggling method. Detective Sergeant Mario Lessard explains how cocaine was shipped from Guyana along with bottles of hot spice sauce. The drug bust, with an estimated value of $40 million, was destined for a grocery importer in Toronto’s west end. 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The majority of such charges are offences under the Highway Traffic Act and, of those, most are for speeding. “Generally about 80 per cent - 80-to-85 per cent - would be speeding charges,” said Inez Diamond-Gleeson, manager of pro- vincial offences court services for Durham Region. “It could be careless driving charges, it could be not wearing a seatbelt.” The police association asked its mem- bers to start “exercising discretion” when issuing traffic tickets starting the last Mon- day of October after negotiations with the police services board broke down. As a result of the job action, in November, Durham cops filed only 924 charges. By comparison, they filed 3,516 in November 2007 and 3,635 in October 2008. “It’s a very significant decrease, notwith- standing that overall we still have an in- crease of nine per cent from this year to last year,” Ms. Diamond-Gleeson said. Each ticket brings in roughly $75-worth of net revenue when tickets that don’t gen- erate any money are factored in. This means the drop in tickets has cost approximately $200,000 in net revenue. Of that money, 40 per cent would have gone to the Region of Durham and 60 per cent to lower-tier municipalities such as the Town of Ajax and the City of Oshawa. Between January and November of this year charges have generated $5.9 million in gross revenue, which will have court costs subtracted from it before it’s dispersed to the Region and its municipalities. Ms. Diamond-Gleeson said about 26 agencies, including the OPP, Durham po- lice and the ministry of transportation, issue charges that go towards generating that revenue. 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The donation tables will be set up at the entrance of the GM Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 31, from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information or to volunteer at the tables, contact Mr. Templeton at 905-668- 0832 or by e-mail at scott_templeton@rogers. com. Thousands of speeders avoid tickets during contract talks with cops DURHAM — Go jump in the lake! That’s what two Durham groups -- one in Clarington, one in Scugog -- hope area residents will do to ring in the new year. The Clarington Polar Bear Swim is set for New Year’s Day at the Newcastle waterfront at 2 p.m. Those who take part in Port Perry will have an opportunity to take a dip in Lake Scugog on Jan. 10. The Clarington event is aimed at raising awareness about organ and tissue donation and money for the Hospital for Sick Children for re- search into pediatric liver disease. That’s a matter close to the heart of Heather McFarland, one of the event’s organizers. Her young daughter received a liver transplant, made necessary by a liver disease diagnosed when she was an infant, in 2004. Since the inception of the swim, more than $20,000 has been raised for Sick Kids, Ms. McFarland said. “We’d like to make another $5,000 this year,” she said. The Newcastle event will include possible raffle prizes, including one for a $2,500 travel voucher. The event will take place at the Newcastle waterfront, which is located at the south end of Mill Street. A shuttle from the Newcastle IGA will be available, since park- ing at the plunge site will be lim- ited. For more information on how to participate, call Ms. McFarland at 905-432-2749. The Lake Scugog event is to raise money for the Auxiliary to Port Perry Hospital. In last year’s inaugural event, in which $13,000 was raised, 31 people took part. Prospective plungers are asked to raise at least $200 in pledges from friends and family. Receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more. 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Lori Murray holds candy canes that were put on the tree. The others who helped are, from the left, Gary McGill, Joe Caggianiello, Paul Murray and Rana Singh. Go jump in the lake to ring in the new year D A I L Y S U D O K U newsdurhamregion.com More than 600 boxes delivered in Ajax-Pickering By Crystal Crimi ccrimi@durhamregion.com DURHAM — As families finish wrapping up gifts and to-do lists, the Ajax-Pickering News Advertis- er Santa Fund is doing the same. The Santa Fund delivered about 600 gift boxes to Ajax and Pickering families in need this year, and for some, the presents inside could be the only ones under their Christ- mas tree. Boxes include warm clothing, toys, candy and other items. “We’re seeing there’s been a spike in need recently, probably because of the economy,” said Barbara Mrozek, director of the Toronto Star Charities and Philan- thropy. And despite the economy’s downturn, Ms. Mrozek expects to exceed this year’s fundraising goal of $1.5 million, by about $50,000. The Santa Fund provided 45,000 gift boxes to families this year through 90 social and community service agencies. Of the money raised, 100 per cent is spent on merchandise. “It’s taken small and large do- nations to get to that $1.5 million target,” she said. Even though the economy is infringing on many people’s life- styles, charities also need more, she said. “It takes a community to sustain its members, through good times and bad,” Ms. Mrozek said. This year, about 30 people re- ceived the gift boxes through Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax Pickering, but the need will prob- ably be higher next year, said Mo- nique Mara, senior caseworker at Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax Pickering. People who were getting back on their feet are starting to strug- gle again, thanks to the economic downturn, Ms. Mara said. “And people are losing homes, it’s horrible,” Ms. Mara said. Everyone she’s spoken to that’s received a box has been very ap- preciative. Some parents take the gifts out of the boxes and rewrap them individually so there’s more to open, Ms. Mara said. Even in the tough economy, she encouraged people to donate to any charities helping kids. “The plea is if you can help any child, if you can help one, you’re making a huge difference in soci- ety,” Ms. Mara said. “I feel bad for some of these kids. “Christmas time is a sad time of year when you can’t get a gift.” The Santa Fund is a great pro- gram that really helps, Ms. Mara said. People receiving gifts have al- ways been appreciative and thank- ful — it made their Christmas, Ms. Mara said. The News Advertiser is in its fifth year of taking part in the To- ronto Star Santa Claus Fund. To donate by VISA and Mas- terCard call 416-869-4847 or visit www.thestar.com/santaclausfund. Cheques can be sent to The Ajax- Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-839-4488 1355 Kingston Road, Pickering OPEN 8AM TO MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK Wednesday December 31 1-6pm Join us for... New Years Eve Diamonds & Dreams featuring Makeovers with products by Come meet your beautyBOUTIQUE cosmetics team Cosmetic Gala Free gift basket draws Refreshments Watch for our new beautyBOUTIQUE... featuring the latest trends in cosmetics & fragrances. Coming early spring 2009! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Dawn Ullman with her son Ben (second from the right) is the co-ordinator of 10 volunteer families in the Santa Claus Fund. Along with Ms. Ullman are Amy Slocum with Carson and Makenna, Leanne Cabral with Seth and Kim Gowdy with Grace and John. All are part of the group that co-ordinated and delivered Santa Boxes to needy homes throughout the community. Santa fund wraps up Keep safe out there in Pickering and Ajax’s party season We think.. e-mail responses to mjohnston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax ON L1S 2H5 newsdurhamregion.com newsroom@durhamregion.com The News Advertiser is a Metroland Media Group newspaper. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Canadian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Adver- tiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 40052657 & Editorials Opinions Tim Whittaker - Publisher Joanne Burghardt - Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston - Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher - Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak - Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie - Distribution Manager Lillian Hook - Office Manager Janice O’Neil, Cheryl Haines - Composing Managers News/Sales (905) 683-5110 Classifieds (905) 683-0707 Distribution (905) 683-5117 Fax (905) 683-7363 e-mail letters to mjohnston@durhamregion.com / max. 200 words / please include your full first and last name, place of residence & daytime phone number / letters that do not appear in print may be published @ newsdurhamregion.com Our readers think... P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 durhamregion.com ‘Review’ doesn’t mean ‘increase’ I t would appear there are quite a few Durham councillors out there who would benefit from a good dictionary. After all, they don’t seem to understand the word review. For the benefit of those who were having some difficulty with the definition, here’s how it would apply under the motion raised by Ajax Mayor Steve Parish during a recent regional council meeting: review means “to re-examine, reconsider.” That’s all Mayor Parish was asking for when he moved a motion calling for a review of Durham council’s current and growing disproportionate representation. But many councillors seem to have some- how translated review to mean add more politicians. Let’s be clear: that’s not sup- portable, especially in this economic cli- mate. The move to decrease the number of regional councillors several years ago was a good one and we shouldn’t start down any road that would see numbers increase. Maybe it’s not so much that they don’t know the definition of the word review as that they’ve chosen to attach to it mean- ing that isn’t there, effectively putting up a strawman to detract attention from the point of the argument. What’s happened is that a bunch of politi- cians -- and it happened again at Claring- ton council recently, when four of seven appeared not to understand the word review -- have pre-supposed the outcome of any such study, at least for the sake of their argument against it. They’ve decided the only possible outcome is increasing the number of politicians, to compensate for over-representation in places like Brock, where each regional councillor represents fewer than 6,000 people. Compare that to Ajax and Clarington, where each regional councillor represents about 30,000. There is no reason at all to assume the only possible outcome is an increase in the number of regional councillors which is something I can’t imagine anyone wants. There are all sorts of possible outcomes for such a review, including re-jigging the existing number of councillors to better reflect a representation-by-population model. There’s also another way to squeeze space for one more elected councillor without adding to regional council’s over- all numbers, a way which would have the bonus of increasing democracy in another manner. That method entails electing the chairman from within the group. The current method is one which saw the cur- rent chairman, Roger Anderson, lose an election in Ajax more than a decade ago, then, days later, be raised by his former peers on Regional council to a much loftier position -- the chairmanship. Though soundly rejected by his own community, councillors still found a way to ensure he was moved into a position of even greater power than the one for which he had been running previously. So maybe the pre-supposition of the outcome by those councillors who voted against such a review has greatly over-shad- owed some excellent arguments for such a review. It might not hurt to revisit the con- cept, with the actual definition of the word review in mind. Reporter Jennifer Stone’s column runs occasionally in this space. E-mail jstone@durhamregion.com. N o harm in taking another look at how we’re represented T he holidays are in full swing and, as the round of parties, get-togethers and other events shift into high gear as New Year’s Eve approaches, we are exhorting you to ensure safety and fun go together in your celebrations. In recent years at this point in the calendar, Durham police and others have been shaking their heads at the number of people who continue to drink and drive, endangering them- selves and others on our roads. This year is no exception. It’s a recipe for disaster, one that we want your family to avoid as 2008 ends and throughout 2009. First and foremost, don’t leave it up to chance or ‘see how it goes’ if you’re going out to a party and plan on drink- ing. A plan is essential to ensure you have a safe, worry-free evening. Ask your hosts if you can stay overnight. Take a cab. Catch a ride with a des- ignated driver. See if there’s a hotel nearby. Whatever your strategy, if it involves drinking and driving it’s a bad plan. Don’t wait until party night to decide what you’re going to do. Many of us leave our Christmas trees up until the New Year and it’s impor- tant to remember that Christmas tree lights should not be left on if you’re out of the house or even out of the room. The same holds true for candles: use them sparingly, if at all, and never leave a burning candle unattended. As the snow piles up on boulevards, ensure you don’t cover fire hydrants as, in an emergency on your street, the time firefighters spend locating and digging out a hydrant might mean the difference between life and death for you or a neighbour. A reminder that the thousands of stu- dents in Ajax and Pickering are on holi- days, eager to spend the money they got for Christmas and anxious to make the most of their vacation. Keep an eye out for them as they trudge through the snow, perhaps with sleds on their way to a local ski hill. The high snow banks from people shovelling sidewalks and driveways reduces a motorist’s visibil- ity, and it’s especially important at this time of year to check, double and triple check that there are no pedestrians in your path when entering and leaving driveways. Enjoy yourself over the rest of the holidays. Our wish for the residents of Ajax and Pickering is that everybody enjoys a happy, stress-free holiday with family and friends. Jennifer Stone Councillors’ salary review part of larger pay examination To the editor: Re: ‘Reader outraged at suggested salary raise,’ Dec. 19 letter. Perhaps the reader did not have an opportunity to read the entire News Adver- tiser article and only had the time to read the headline. The salary review in question is really a global salary review for City staff. It makes fiscal sense to review all salaries at the same time rather than piece by piece. The reader also seems to suggest that Councillor Rick Johnson and others on council do not understand the economic climate. Suggesting that Mr. Johnson lives in a “fantasy world” is inappropriate and untrue. Mr. Johnson has raised millions for charity. He helped found Herizon House. The list goes on and on. If that is a fantasy world, then I will live in that world, too. Yes, these are very tough economic times, but I am sure that the parish priest the reader mentioned highlighted to his parish that this is not the time to cast stones at each other but to all work togeth- er for the future prosperity of all. Kimberley Dowds Ajax New solar panels to save costs, energy PICKERING — A 220-apartment condominium in Pickering will save both energy and money by installing solar panels on the roof to heat its water supply. Seventy-six panels are going on the roof of 1200 The Esplanade. They’ll produce solar energy, which is free to collect, has zero emissions and is renewable. Regular heaters, on the other hand, use electricity or natural gas, a non-renewable resource. Glenbarra Energy Solutions Inc., a specialist in solar thermal design and installation, will man- age the project, and the system is made by an Ontario-based com- pany, Enerworks. “The solar installation will im- prove the overall performance of the existing system, optimize energy usage and benefit the en- vironment by reducing the con- dos’ GHG (greenhouse gas) emis- sions by 48.5 metric tons per year,” Glenbarra said about the project on its website, www.glenbarrae- nergy.ca. Mayor Dave Ryan is pleased the project will help strengthen Pickering’s reputation as one of Canada’s leading municipalities in sustainability. “This highly visible project is right in the heart of our downtown core, and will serve as a leader- ship and ideological example to residents and visitors alike,” he said in a press release. Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dickerson, chairman of the Sus- tainable Pickering Advisory Com- mittee, said he’s happy the build- ing is helping with Pickering’s goal to reach its target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 35 per cent by 2016. Rebates from the federal and provincial governments will cover approximately half of the project costs. Based on current energy prices, the return on the investment is about 10 years. The $4.9-million expansion of the Pickering Recreation Complex will also include sustainable fea- tures, such as a green roof, solar panels and a number of lighting and energy retrofits. Exceptional Warranty Superior Construction Fast Delivery 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.• Tues.• Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 Reclining ChairsReclining Chairs Reclining SofasReclining SofasSofa BedsSofa Beds Sofas Sofas GST &PST* Not valid on previous purchases or offers. 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HURRY & SAVE goodlifefitness.com 1-800-597-1FIT Pickering Volkswagen Inc. 503 Kingston Rd. Pickering 905-420-9700 HWY. 401PORT UNION RD.WHITES RD.HWY. 2 Full Inventory on www.pvw.com 2008 Gold The biggest event of the holiday season. Great dealer specials on all models. Offer ends December 31st, 2008 $0 fi rst monthly payment $1,000 $6,000 to cash price reduction** + OVER 50 CERTIFIED PRE LOVED VW’S TO CHOOSE FROM SALES, SERVICE AND PARTS @ *Limited time lease/fi nance offer available through Volkswagen Finance on approved credit for new and in stock 2008 and 2009 models. First monthly payment free up to a maximum of $250 for City Golf /City Jetta and Rabbit, $400 for GTI, Jetta 2.5 / Jetta Wagon / Jetta TDI / Jetta 2.0T models, New Beetle / New Beetle Convertible and Tiguan, $500 for Eos, all Passat models, Routan and Touareg (taxes included – no cash value). Lease/fi nance ex- ample: MSRP for 2008 Jetta 2.5 base model with manual transmission is $21,975 for a monthly payment of $259/$619 for 48/36 months based on 1.5%/0.9% lease/fi nance APR. Finance cost of borrowing is $306. Total lease/fi nance obligation is $14,899/$22,281. $2,467 down payment or equivalent trade-in and $310 security deposit due at lease inception. Freight and PDI of $1,335, PPSA, license, insurance, registration, dealer charges, options, and applicable taxes are extra. $0.12/km over 80,000 km charged at lease end. **Discounts offered on cash purchases for new and in stock 2008 models in the amount of $1,000 for GTI, $1,500 for Jetta Sedan 2.5L and all Passat models, $2,500 for New Beetle / New Beetle Convertible and Jetta A5 Sedan 2.0T, and $6,000 for Touareg V6 and V8. MSRP for models shown are: $65,475 for 2008 TouaregV6 Execline with optional sports package, $44,975 for 2008 Passat CC Highline V6, $39,975 for 2009 Routan Highline, $17,336 for 2009 City Golf with Bravo accessory wheels, and $24,970 for 2008 New Beetle Sedan with Mali accessory wheels. Freight, PDI, PPSA, license, insurance, registration, dealer charges, options and applicable taxes are extra. At participating Ontario Volkswagen dealerships only. Certain conditions apply. Offer ends December 31, 2008 and is subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell/lease for less. Supplies limited. See dealer or visit vw.ca for details. “Volkswagen”, the Volkswagen logo and all vehicle model names are registered trademarks of Volkswagen AG, used under licence. © 2008 Volkswagen Canada. Lease and fi nance* on selected 2008 models Boxing Week BlitzBoxing Week Blitz December 27-31 2008December 27-31 2008 Toronto welcomes NCAA football across the border as the University of Connecticut Huskies face the University at Buffalo Bulls in the third annual International Bowl. Be there as two teams square off in the only college bowl game played outside the U.S. Order your tickets today! 2'!)#21 0#,-5-,1 *# 2 **2'!)#2+ 12#0-32*#21 -,*',# 22'!)#2+ 12#0! -0 7! **',% 555',2#0, 2'-, * -5*-0% 0" ,,3 *',2#0, 2'-, * -5* 1 230" 7 ( ,3 07 0-%#01!#,20#Y2-0-,2- 3HCP?LMCNSI@!IHH?=NC=ONPM3HCP?LMCNS;N O@@;FI ,! $--2 ** !0-11#12&# -0"#0 ,! $--2 ** !0-11#12&# -0"#0 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Come on and take a free ride, Durham Region Transit (DRT) is saying to New Year’s revellers. The transit service is offering extended free service on New Year’s Eve until 2 a.m. along some routes and it’s made possible by spon- sorship from Ontario Power Generation and the Manufacturing & Technology Centre. “You got a choice, you can ride for free or get caught by RIDE,” said Ted Galinis, DRT general manager. On New Year’s Eve there will be regular weekday service, with the last Union Station train met by buses at 7:49 p.m. in Pickering, 7:54 p.m. in Ajax, 8:01 p.m. in Whitby and 8:08 p.m. in Oshawa. Extended service in Ajax for routes 280, 281, 282 and 283 will run in the evening with the last cycles departing the GO Station at 1 a.m. and finishing at 1:45 a.m. Pickering’s 180, 181, 182 and 183 routes will leave the Pickering GO Station at 12:55 a.m. and finish their routes at 1:40 a.m. In Oshawa and Whitby all regular weekday/eve- ning routes generally operating at 8 p.m. are extended until 2 a.m. Contact DRT at 1-866-247-0055. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Thanks to Ontario Power Generation and the Manufacturing and Technology Centre, rides on the Durham Transit buses are free on New Year’s Eve. Durham Regional Police Sgt. Shaun Arnott says if you plan to drink, leave the car at home and use the buses. Free ride on New Year’s Eve Everyone knows that with a decrease in temperature in the fall, we must do certain chores around the house to ready it for winter. The same is true for your car, including antifreeze and snow tires. But how many of us are aware if the need to ‘shape up’— to ready our bodies and muscle for the winter season? Healthy feet and ankles must be fit and strong to act as accelerators, to steer, brake and absorb shock. Any weakness to these extremities can lead to injuries and even end any winter sporting season prematurely. Here are some ways to prepare yourself for the winter. Fitness A fitness program should begin right now to ready yourself for the first snowfall. For skiing, strong quads and abdominal muscles are most important. Knee bends, sit ups, crunches and skipping rope all help to strengthen your quads and abdominals. Racquet sports are equally beneficial in maintaining cardiovascular benefits and reaction time. Greater flexibility allows for a wider range of motion and minimizes the chance of strains. Stretch antagonistic muscle groups to maintain a point of tightness, hold for 40 to 60 seconds and release. Repeat each stretch three times. Strength of muscles is also important but overdoing it can lead to muscle tears. Warm-ups are most important before beginning the activity, especially for cold weather sports. Warm-up exercises help stretch muscles and allow for greater mobility. This minimizes the chance of injuries by allowing the muscles to be more responsive and act as better shock absorbers. Stream the part of the body used in the activity; for example, your legs in skiing or skating when warming up, but also your upper body with circular arm swings. A cool-down period after the activity is also important. A sauna or whirlpool followed by a cool shower will help. Stop the activity when you’re tired. Remember, more injuries occur on that last run of the day when fatigue hampers your reactive time and you are not paying attention. Attire Winter sports require proper clothing. Upper body layering will keep you warmer and always wear a hat to prevent heat loss. Proper footwear includes insulated waterproof boots or shoes. Socks must remain dry to prevent the occurrence of frostbite. Those suffering from pre-existing circulatory problems such as diabetes or Raynaud’s Disease should consult their medical doctor. Ski boots and skates should fit properly for a safe and uneventful activity. If the boots and skates are too loose, toes quickly get irritated in the toe box. If they are too tight, pressure leads to blisters and abrasions, causing painful feet, which may compromise control and circulation and lead to injuries or accidents. Do not put children in hand-me downs. Skates that are too small, too large or too wide may lack proper ankle support leading to strains, sprains or even fractures. Winter runners may unconsciously change their foot strike pattern, which can lead to overuse injuries. To increase traction on slipper surfaces, runners may land with the entire foot instead of the natural heel-toe strike. Lateral slippage may lead to groin pulls. Some runners are trying spikes that fit over their shoes when jogging on slippery surfaces. Some common winter problems to watch for are: 1. Frostbite: Skin freezes when exposed to cold temperatures and high winds. With longer exposure, blood vessels constrict and skin colour changes from blue to white. A feeling of numbness or burning may indicate frostbite. Wet feet are more prone to frostbite as are people with a previous history of frostbite. Prevention includes changing wet clothing and avoiding the intake of alcoholic beverages. Shield yourself from high winds and keep moving. Treatment involves putting fingers in your armpit or touching warm skin. Remove clothing from the affected area and avoid rubbing the skin. Immerse the affected area in warm water (40 degrees Celsius) for 20 to 30 minutes until the affected area turns red. If blisters develop, add an antiseptic such as Betadine to the skin. If no water is available, keep affected areas warm with blankets or in contact with another person’s skin. See your medical doctor as soon as possible. 2. Blisters: Friction from ill-fitting footgear can cause blisters. Do not pop a blister as it will be more easily infected. If it breaks on its own, disinfect it and cover it with a sterile bandage. 3. Hypothermia: This affects the entire body and involves a rapid loss of body heat. Initially shivering will generate more body heat. If shivering stops, a person is not necessarily warmed and this is sometimes a warning sign. Continued exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia. This is a medical emergency and professional care should be sought. 4. Strains and Sprains: These are common injuries, especially in skiing and skating. They should be treated with rest, ice compressions and elevation of the limb (RICE). Winter can be a fun season if proper care is taken. Attention to muscle flexibility, proper clothing and warm-up exercises will ensure a season of injury-free fun. Ronald Klein is a podiatrist and foot specialist who owns three foot clinics. His Pickering office is located at 1885 Glenanna Road, Suite 210. (905) 831-FEET (3338) If you have a question Ask the Podiatrist, c/o the Ajax News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax ON L1S 2H5. 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Story by Ronald Klein B.Sc, DPM SHAPE UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS New, Irresistible, Radiant This holiday season, get in shape with the U Weight Loss TM doctor-formulated, lifestyle-based weight reduction programs which are tailored to your needs and circumstances. Learn the 3 simple secrets to successful and lasting weight loss and maintain your new weight for life! Achieve your target weight Free your body of toxins and cravings Improve your skin’s appearance Maximize your energy levels Prevent overeating and control your appetite New Winter Special ASK CIARA CIARA FOY RNCP Registered Nutritionist and Owner/Operator of U Weight Loss Clinics of Ajax and Pickering AJAX LOCATION NOW OPEN 65 Kingston Road East, Unit 1 Tel: 905.619.6990 PICKERING LOCATION OPENING JAN 12TH 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 11 Tel: 905.831.4849 Question: I’ve been working out consistently four times a week for over four months and I haven’t lost any weight, what am I doing wrong? Answer: Many of my clients are surprised to learn that exercise is only part of the puzzle. The reason many people work out consistently and yet still are unable to reach their health and weight loss goals is due to two reasons. The fi rst is that you need to adjust your workout program every four to six weeks in order to keep your body challenged and the second key ingredient to success is your nutrition. Our body is extremely intelligent and learns to adapt very quickly. This is why we provide our clients at U Weight Loss with professional workout programs. You must constantly change your work out regime to challenge your body in order to see the results you crave. It is also a huge nutrition myth that if you work out, you can eat whatever you want. The truth is that 75 to 80 per cent of the results you will experience from any exercise program are in fact dependent on your nutrition. You need to fuel your body properly with the right nutrients emphasizing the correct balance of lean proteins, essential fats and low-glycemic carbohydrates to repair muscle tissue in order to tone, build muscle and increase your metabolism. Nutrition is the cornerstone of health and the focus at U Weight Loss. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 $35 BILL CREDIT ON SELECT NEW 2 OR 3 YEAR TERM PLANS^ o xing W eke B l owoutB + Pricing subject to activation with both voice and data on 3-year term of combined monthly fee of $45 or higher. ^Limited-time offer available until December 31, 2008 on new 3-yr term activations on eligible plans. Activation fee will appear as a credit on customer’s fi rst invoice. See store for details. A $6.95 monthly System Access Fee (non-government fee), a monthly 50¢ 911 Emergency Access Fee and a one-time $35 Activation Fee applies in addition to the monthly service fee. Local airtime over the allotted monthly minutes in the plan, long distance and roaming charges and any additional service options selected and applicable taxes are extra and are also billed monthly. An early cancellation fee (ECF) applies if, for any reason, your service is terminated prior to the end of the service agreement. The ECF is the greater of (i) $100 or (ii) $20 per month remaining in the service agreement, to a maximum of $400 (plus applicable taxes), and applies to each line in the plan that is terminated. In connection with your wireless data service, a Data Early Cancellation fee (DECF) also applies if, for any reason, your service is terminated prior to the end of your plan’s commitment term (Data Term). The DECF is the greater of (i) $25 or (ii) $5 per month remaining in the data term, to a maximum of $100 (plus applicable taxes), and applies in addition to the ECF for termination of your service agreement. If you subscribe to a plan combining both voice and data services, both the ECF and the DECF will apply. Offers are subject to change without notice. Some conditions may apply, see store for details. *Offers expires December 31, 2008 and is subject to change without notice. Includes unlimited local calling between same plan members. All members on same account must activate on same Family Plan. Family Plans require minimum of 2 to maximum of 5 lines. Lines may be added at any time. New lines added for 24 or 36 months require primary phone to be renewed for same period. Pricing based on subscription to a 3-year term service agreement. Early cancellation fees apply. ™Rogers and the Mobius design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. used under license or of Rogers Wireless Partnership. All other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. ©2008. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com More than 20 local businesses committed to rebuilding the shelter By Parvaneh Pessian ppessian@durhamregion.com OSHAWA — The Humane Society will soon have a solid footing to stand on as local businesses pull together in a mighty effort to rebuild the shelter. At least 22 businesses from across the region have agreed to chip in to provide time, materials and labour toward the project after last Wednesday’s fire result- ed in about $250,000 in damages. “We’ve got a talented workforce and plenty of businesses that support the community so I thought we could just build it for them rather than have them go through all the aggravation of trying to find the money,” said Oshawa resident Melissa Godley-Kingdon, who laid the foundation for the plans by putting a re- quest out to the companies. Ms. Godley-Kingdon and her husband, Don, owner of DK Contracting in Osha- wa, have captured the interest of various businesses -- Millwork, Osso Electric and United Lumber Home Hardware among them -- offering plumbing, roofing, paint- ing and other means of support for the cause. The couple currently own two cats they rescued from ending up on the streets and felt the situation was dire enough to request community assistance. “In times of need, especially now when Oshawa is going through such uncer- tainty, donations are hard to come by so it’s nice that we can just pitch in and work together,” Ms. Godley-Kingdon said. “The building needs to be put back up as soon as possible obviously. There’s never not a need for animals to go to a shelter.” The next step will be to secure land for the project and officials from the City of Oshawa and Town of Whitby are currently looking into available properties. “The one thing that’s holding us up right now is the land but it’s great to know that we have the people in place willing to help when we have it,” said shelter manager Ruby Richards, adding that staff and volunteers have agreed not to return to the original building at 199 Waterloo St., where more than 150 cats, three dogs and other small animals perished in the blaze. “None of us could ever handle going back to the place where all these animals died.” Ms. Richards said many of the workers are struggling to cope with the loss but the support from the community has contrib- uted immensely to the healing process. “We ‘re grieving just as if it were our pets that passed away,” she said. “It’s been harder for some than others but all we can do is focus on getting through the pain and make a fresh start.” All but two of the animals that survived the fire -- 10 dogs, two cats and one rat -- have been adopted and staff are busy arranging for temporary accommodations until the new building goes up. The Humane Society will start the new year by functioning out of three differ- ent locations with its office headquarters based at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium and animals receiving care at either the animal services site or in warehouse space offered by a former board member. If any businesses are interested in join- ing the construction effort, please contact Ms. Godley-Kingdon at 905-240-2073 or by e-mail at mgodley1972@yahoo.com. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Melissa Godley, pictured with her cat, Tigger, which was adopted from a shelter, has man- aged to get more than 20 local businesses committed to donating time, materials and labour toward a new building for the Humane Society. 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View the calendar online now and register early so you won’t be disappointed. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 ELDON LIGHTINGELDON LIGHTING BOXING WEEK SALE STARTS SAT. DEC. 27TH We have always offered the lowest prices on quality lighting fi xtures... AND NOW WE OFFER NO TAXES UNTIL JAN. 10 Many Items now on Clearance to make space for these new collections! www.eldonlighting.ca CLOSED SUNDAYS & MONDAYS Tues.Wed. Fri 9:30-6 Thurs. 9:30 -9 Sat. 9:30-5 CLOSED Dec. 26133 TAUNT O N R D. W. O S H A WA 905-432-3268 1 1450 Kingston Rd. (at Valley Farm Rd.) 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He’s also worked as an adviser for the federal government on a wide range of topics related to policing, national security and corrections. Mr. Clancy also teaches part-time at Oshawa’s University of Ontario Institute of Technology in the faculty of criminology, justice and policy studies. 250 Westney Rd. S. phone: 905-428-8888 www.acuraeast.comwww.pickeringhonda.com Whites Rd. & 401Whites Rd. & 401 Tel:Tel:905905 831-5400 831-5400 PICKERINGPICKERING The Holiday Season is a time to cherish with Friends and Family. Please DON’T Drink and Drive! 09 FIT IS HERE! Durham Regional Police Service Season’s Greetings and Happy New Year Emergency 911 www@drps.ca 1710 Kingston Rd. Pickering, Ontario 905-683-9100 ext. 2521 “Leaders in Community Safety” Make Your Most ImportantMake Your Most Important New Year’s Resolution ...New Year’s Resolution ... Slow DownSlow Down Drive SafeDrive Safe Arrive AliveArrive Alive DON’T DRINKDON’T DRINK AND DRIVEAND DRIVE Wayne Arthurs, MPP Pickering-Scarborogh East NEW LOCATION 300 Kingston Rd. Unit 13 • 905-509-0336 (Northeast corner of Altona Rd.) Have a safe and Happy Holiday. Please don’t drink and drive. www.arthurs.ca E: warthurs.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org DON’T DRINK & DRIVE The Durham Regional Police Service is committed to providing quality service in partnership with the community. This column is made possible through the support of a network of individuals and organizations that share a common goal; creating a safer environment to live, work and play in. Help us obtain that goal, think safety fi rst! Some sobering information is available on the Durham Regional Police Service and the Ontario Government websites regarding this year’s Festive R.I.D.E. campaign and your privilege to drive. Information can be found at www.drps.ca, under “What’s New”, and the government website is http://www.mto.gov. on.ca/english/safety/impaired/breaklaw/breaklaw. shtml. Durham Regional Police report that after the fi rst month of their annual campaign, the number of arrests, charges and license suspensions have increased from last year’s campaign. What is even more disturbing is the trend. For several consecutive years, these numbers continue to increase in spite of on-going education and well-publicized information campaigns. Despite the many options available, such as public transit, taxis, and designated driver services, such as Keys to Us, some individuals still choose to not plan ahead or drink in excess of moderation. Simply stated, it takes the average adult in an evening, more than a drink or two, to blow over. Having a glass of wine during dinner will not normally cause impairment and will not result in a charge of exceeding the legal limit. The consequences of driving while over the legal limit or refusing to provide a sample of your breath are considerable. Your vehicle is towed at your cost; your license is automatically suspended by the province for 90 days, with an attached reinstatement fee of $150. Your name, and the fact that you were charged becomes a matter of public record, and if you are a fi rst-time offender, upon conviction, you face a minimum fi ne of $600 plus a further one-year driving prohibition, followed by a year with an ignition interlock device attached to your vehicle. The installment and service fees for this device are your responsibility. You are also required to attend a Drive Safe Course at your cost. Your insurance premiums will triple not for one year but three and many companies will decline your business because of the risk you now pose. If you’re involved in a collision, any costs related to your vehicle are your responsibility, not your insurer. Most of us have planned on socializing this coming Christmas and New Year’s Eve, but have you planned an alternative to driving home while under the infl uence of alcohol? Make it a safe holiday and a pleasant start to the New Year. Don’t become a statistic, and in doing so, the life you save may be your own! A reminder that you can have your child’s car seat checked for safety and proper installation by trained volunteers. The inspection is free but requires an appointment. Contact the Health Department at 905-668-7711 ext. 3366. Sergeant Kennaley has been a member of the Police Service for the past 18 years. If you have any questions or require more information, e-mail him at bkennaley@drps.ca Driving under the influence this holiday seasonDriving under the infl uence this holiday season Drink Responsibly Your City ... Your Taxi 54 Taxis in Pickering16 Taxis in Ajax Durham Rapid TaxiDurham Rapid Taxi GPS NOW ON ALL VEHICLES 2007Diamond 24 hr. 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They are two of seven provincial award recipi- ents. “We are tremendously proud to have Norm and Garry honoured by Colleges Ontario as both are richly de- serving of these awards,” said Don Lovisa, president of Dur- ham College. “When you look upon their years with Durham College, they have served as pioneers and made a differ- ence on campus for our stu- dents, our community and the broader college system.” Mr. Fenton, a professor with the School of Applied Sciences, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades & Technology, received the Distinguished Service Award. For nearly three decades he has worked to provide the best possible education for his industrial mechanic millwright appren- tice students. He’s also been instrumental in establishing online learning options at the college’s Whitby campus, in partnership with Sault Col- lege, to provide apprentices in Ontario’s northern communi- ties with alternative training opportunities. 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Planning • Do not sponsor, organize, supervise or allow on your property, any inherently dangerous events or activities, such as underaged drinking parties, drinking contests, or all-you-can-drink stags or similar events. • If there have been previous problems with a particular event, group or person, take steps to avoid a recurrence. • Consider hiring trained servers and staff to help run large events, such as family weddings or major service club socials. • Do not combine alcohol and potentially dangerous activities, such as boating, snowmobiling, skiing, or hunting. • Check your property and guard against potential hazards. Even minor measures, such as locking the gate to the pool, can signifi cantly reduce your risks. • Have a plan in advance to ensure that guests who become intoxicated can be taken home safely. Serving • Do not serve, provide or make alcohol available to any person who is or may be under the legal drinking age. • Do not permit drinking to be the focus of the event. • Make food and non-alcoholic beverages available. People who have eaten absorb alcohol more slowly than those who have not, thereby lowering their peak level of intoxication. • If you are providing alcohol, serve drinks rather than having a self-serve bar. A self- serve bar encourages some people to drink excessively. Moreover, if you are serving the drinks, it will be easier to monitor your guest’s consumption and behaviour. • Do not encourage intoxication by serving extra strong drinks, double shots or high alcohol content beer. • Stop serving alcohol long before you expect the event to break up. It is simply not smart to serve people alcohol just before they drive or otherwise try to get home. Supervising • Refrain from drinking or drink moderately. The more you drink, the more diffi cult it will be for you to anticipate problems, supervise the event and intervene to avoid potential risks. • Be attentive to your guests’ behaviour and appearance. Be prepared to have a friendly word with a person who is becoming intoxicated. • Do not provide alcohol to a guest who is or may be intoxicated. Such conduct only increases the risks of a mishap and your chances of being sued. • If gentle persuasion fails, you may have to verbally insist that an intoxicated guest not attempt to drive home. • Arrange for a guest who may be intoxicated to be taken home safely or stay the night. To learn more about your liability when serving or providing alcohol, visit the MADD Canada website (www.madd.ca <http:// www.madd.ca> ) and read “Your Party – Your Liability”, or call for a year-end interview: Margaret Miller, MADD Canada’s National President @ (902) 758-5328. Host tips for parties‘withoutHost tips for parties ‘without incident’incident’ Advertising Feature A Spirit Meet the Spirits of the 1837 Rebellion Walk .The Backroom BACKSTAB Whodunit? Dinner theatre with a Murderous Twist! Saturday, February 7 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Event features: guest speakers, seeds for swap or sale, Seedy Café, and vendors area. Presented by Bloomers & Britches at the East Shore Community Centre. Admission is $3 at the door. Wednesday, March 18 from10:00 am – 2:00 pm Come trek the trail at Pickering Museum Village with hands-on activities for the whole family during March Break. Special trail for those who bring their own compass! Dress warm and bring a sled or toboggan for little ones. Hot soup for sale. Friday, March 27@ 8:00 pm Saturday, March 28 & April 4 @ 8:00 pm Sunday, March 29 & April 5 @ 2:00 pm Backwoods Players Presents ... Enjoy an evening of delectable desserts and decisively dramatic moments, as the untold history of Spoon River is revealed by its local ghosts. Written by Edgar Lee Masters, adapted by Charles Aidman and presented by special arrangement with Samuel French (Canada) Ltd at the Brougham Community Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 27 and cost $15 Sunday, May 24 from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm We’re gearing up for the season: live music, wagon rides, The Great Paper Boat Race, and plant sale by Bloomers and Britches. See the Gas & Steam Barn in full tilt - saws, engines and more! Backwoods Players presents Lady Audrey’s Secret free with admission. Sunday, June 14 from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Fun for the whole family is to be found at Pickering Museum Village on Kids Day everyone can be a kid again! Festivities to include games, music, crafts, story telling and more! Saturday, July 11 & 18 Sunday, July 12 & 19 Backwoods Players and Pickering Museum Village Foundation Presents ... An interactive murder mystery dinner theatre experience. The world of backroom politics in the late 60's is the setting for murder in this year's Whodunit? The Minister of Finance has died and the candidates hoping to win his seat in the House have gathered at a country Inn in New Brunswick for a convention. Things go off the rails when a murder is committed. The delegates at the convention turn from electing an M.P. to solving a murder ... and there is no shortage or motives. Ironically, a tax receipt will be issued for a portion of the ticket price. Doors open at 5:00 pm. Show starts at 5:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 12 and cost $45. Table bookings available. Call 905.683.8401 Friday, September 18 & 25 Saturday, September 26 Thursday, September 17 & 24 (students only) Backwoods Players Presents ... Take a lamp-lit walk through Pickering Museum Village, and join the rebels as they plan their historic march on Toronto. Your guide will lead you through the events leading up to the 1837 Rebellion, as the Spirits come to life in this historic presentation. Tickets $15, on sale Friday, August 21. Call 905.683.8401 Sunday, October 4 from 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm Pickering Museum Village Foundation’s annual fundraising event with music, children’s activities, amazing raffle, 3rd annual Rubber Duckie RACE and more fun for the whole family. Admission is FREE! Sunday, December 6 & 13 from 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Visit the museum village as it springs to life with the inhabitants of the houses busily preparing for their holiday celebrations. Includes Scottish Hogmanay, Welsh traditions Victorian English Christmas celebrations, and Squire Jonathan’s Christmas Ball. Friday, December 4 & 11 @ 8:00 pm Saturday, December 5 & 12 @ 2:00 pm Sunday, December 6 & 13 @ 2:00 pm Backwoods Players Presents ... Richard the Lionheart has gone missing and Prince John is about to usurp the throne. The Sheriff of Nottingham is terrorizing Sherwood Forest and Maid Marian has become a nun! Enter Robin Hood to save the day with a bow, a song and a custard pie. Once again, Backwoods presents panto- a play chock full of puns, pratfalls, and pizzazz! Bring your kids, your grandmas, your friends for a laughter-filled chance to cheer the heroes and boo the villains to your heart’s content. Brougham Community Hall. Tickets on sale Friday, November 6 and cost $15. Call 905.683.8401 *Tickets must be purchased in advance for all dramatic productions. The City of Pickering gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Ministry of Culture of the Province of Ontario. SeedySaturday Steam-up! Annual Dessert Theatre Kids Day! Village Christmas in the Robin Hood and the Singing Nun cityofpickering.com/museum Mark Your Calendars 2009 Events Schedule Historic Fun Awaits! It’s no old wives tale ... Pickering Museum Village is just ten minutes from downtown Pickering. 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Bring this ad to receive a special offer on our new Platinum Membership conveniently located in central Pickering, between Brock Road and Liverpool Road, just south of Hwy #2 City of Pickering offers leisure programs for every age, interest and ability. View your leisure guide, go online or call registration at 905.420.4621 to discover your favourite, new activity today! REGISTER NOW FOR PROGRAMS! THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 PAGE 17 Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 ENTERTAINMENT ✦ E-mail information to Mike Ruta, mruta@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ajax poet signs copies of new book AJAX — A local author is cel- ebrating the publication of his fourth book of poetry next month. Ajax poet Darin Wesley Gosling is signing copies of ‘As Distinguished As It Is’ at Chapters in Ajax. It touches on topics including love, gambling and mental health. The book signing is on Jan. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. His previous books are ‘Angelic Verses’, ‘When the Light Flickers’, and ‘Letters to Sarah’. He has been a published author since 2006 with Publish America LLLP. The Ajax Chapter is at 90 Kings- ton Rd., in the Durham Centre. New Year’s Eve Gala with Elvis PICKERING — Ring in the New Year with Elvis. The Annandale Golf and Curling Club is hosting a New Years Eve Gala Tribute to Elvis. Enjoy live entertain- ment starring Ron Moore and his band, Geri and the Koasters. Have as much as you can eat with a deluxe buffet including bubbly at midnight. Tickets are $65 per person. For more information call 905-683-3210. Annandale Golf and Country Club is located on Church Street just north of Bayly Street. Adult dance, social club starts in new year AJAX — There’s something new in store for the over-30 crowd in Ajax and Pickering. Beginning in January 2009, Ajax resident Rob MacArthur will start an endeavour, www.joefundraiser.com, which will be holding monthly dances at the Ajax Legion. The dances will support the Legion among other causes, groups and charities. Titled the Over 30 Dance and So- cial Club, the dances will play music from the 50s to today, with the DJ playing music for an older crowd. The first dance is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23 from 8 to 11 p.m., sup- porting the Ajax Legion and also the Overseas Troops CD Project. Tickets for the dance are $10 each and available online or at the door. The dances are held in the up- stairs hall of the Legion, 111 Hunt St., Ajax. For more information, to pur- chase tickets or to inquire about being sponsored by one of the dances, visit www.joefundraiser.com, contact MacArthur at 905-424-0155 or e-mail info@joefundraiser.com. Entertainment in brief DECEMBER 26, 2008 Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Dorsey James plays Santa DURHAM — Artist-in-Residence Dorsey James of Pickering, second from left, has has been working with the Durham District School Board’s Durham Alterna- tive Secondary Schools in Pickering and Oshawa. Through the sculptor’s sponsors, Bosch Canada and Dremel Tools U.S.A., he arranged for two special Oshawa students, Wendy Nelson, right, and Rachael Summerhayes, middle, to receive gifts of high-speed rotary grinder kits in recognition of their woodworking talents. With them are principal Anne Marie Laginski, left, and teacher Bonnie Peebles. Mr. James said “Wendy and Rachael are not only talented and hard working. They are, as well, willing to take instruction, willing to take artistic risks and are always willing to help others. This, in my opinion, makes them very special people.” Symphony retunes the rest of its season By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The new year will bring a new location for two of Os- hawa Durham Symphony Orches- tra’s concerts and the possibility of a new home. The Feb. 13 and March 6 concerts, both of which feature vocalists, will be held outside of Durham, at the P.C. Ho Theatre in Scarborough, in- stead of the previously-announced site at Durham College/UOIT. Artistic director Marco Parisotto said the DC/UOIT gymnasium isn’t the best place for concerts, some- thing discovered after the first two concerts in the fall. And it’s really not ideal for voices. “Our desperation at finding a suitable hall for symphony music in Durham Region has given no results this season,” he said. “The university and college have been so helpful and supportive in giving us their gymnasium facility to allow us to perform in. Our attempts at using the UOIT gym have met with serious difficulties though. The cost of beautifying the place and of amplification equipment is just tremendous and helps somewhat in improving the look and sound. “Let’s face it, a gym is not a con- cert hall and it is simply unfair to try to sell the idea of a gym as a concert hall to our audience. The difficulties for the musicians them- selves to hear each other and per- form correctly have proven almost impossible to remedy.” So it was back to the search for another place to play. Parisotto said the board decided on the tem- porary solution of using the P.C. Ho Theatre at the Chinese Cul- tural Centre, where the orchestra rehearses. “It is really a world class hall with fantastic acoustics,” he said. “We have had rehearsals there since September and know the place well. It is very close by and centrally located, conveniently accessible by the 401, minutes from Oshawa, has free parking.” It’s located on Sheppard Avenue, just east of Markham Road. The final concert of the season on May 1 will be held at DC/UOIT. It will feature the music of Walt Dis- ney movies, complete with a giant screen presentation. As for next season, ODSO hopes to be performing in the renovated Regent Theatre, with negotiations underway, he said. “Next season we are intending to perform most of our programs at the Regent Theatre in downtown Oshawa. This will be a tremendous boost for the downtown core. His- torically and until recently, the Regent has never been a suitable place for the symphony, especially for the lack of space on the stage. However, we are in talks with City officials and the theatre’s manage- ment to add stage footage in order to accommodate our 70 musicians. As we wait for a real performing arts centre, worthy of our great or- chestra, the Regent promises to be an excellent alternative. I have a good sense that the acoustics will be just fine for the orchestra and audience because of the theatre’s layout and materials. It will be great to finally perform in Oshawa in a real concert venue after 53 years of existence! This is exciting news for the community and the arts in our Region.” A major season opener and fund- raiser is planned for Oct. 3 “with the great voice of Michael Burgess,” he said. For more on ODSO, go to www. odso.ca. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 26, 2008 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS ✦ E-mail game scores to Al Rivett, arivett@durhamregion.com ✦ Get local 24/7 newsdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Receiving an Olympic-sized hug PICKERING — Canadian Olympic bronze medallist Priscilla Lopes-Schliep was on hand to hand out the medals at the Provincial Gymnastics Qualifier at the Pickering Athletic Centre recently. And, one of the medal-winning gymnasts re- ceived a big hug from the Whitby hurdler. Pickering’s Monarchs continue to rule the ice in senior boys’ hockey By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Pickering’s St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs continue to show they’re among the best senior boys’ hockey teams in the province. The most recent case in point was a thorough domination of the op- position at the 15th annual McKerlie Classic Tournament in Waterloo this past weekend. In the final, the Monarchs demolished Grand River Collegiate 7-2 to claim their second tournament championship of the season. Earlier this season, St. Mary captured the York University Early Bird Tournament crown in Toronto. St. Mary head coach Mike Dion noted the club started strong and continued to get stronger through- out the 24-team event. When the ice chips settled, the Monarchs had swept through all comers, outscor- ing the opposition 44-6. “I thought we started strong and we were consistent throughout. We finished the tournament the way we started it,” said Dion, whose charges improved the team’s record to 23-1 on the season. Although the Monarchs surren- dered the first goal of the champion- ship final, they roared back to end the first period impressively, scoring four consecutive goals for a 4-1 lead. St. Mary continued to pour it on the rest of the way. Brody Caggiula led the way with a two-goal effort. Richard Abbott, Drake Caggiula, Curtis Henderson, Scott Reilly and Ryan Serville added one apiece. To get to the title game, the Mon- archs humbled Kitchener’s Resur- rection school 10-0 in the semifinal. In the quarter-final, St. Mary met a familiar foe in Oshawa’s Eastdale Eagles, with the Pickering school posting a 4-1 victory. As for the Monarchs’ scoring spree in Waterloo, Dion explained his players simply capitalized on their chances. “We were fortunate enough to bury a lot of our chances,” he said. “Sometimes things just seem to bounce our way.” Dion says this year’s Monarchs are a classic case where the whole is better than the sum of its parts. In other words, there are no stars and it’s a team effort, game in and game out. “It really is a cohesive group,” ex- plained Dion. “The team chemistry was almost instant. We just seem to have the right combinations of skills and skill sets. It seems to be about the whole team playing well. We’re getting scoring from everybody and we’re getting defence from every- body.” In addition to a pair of tourna- ment victories, the Monarchs have also been on a tear in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) league play, with a nearly perfect 9-1 record, their lone loss a 1-0 defeat to cross-city rival Dunbarton High School Spartans. And, make no mistake, after fall- ing short of the mark of a LOSSA title and a berth in the Ontario Fed- eration of School Athletic Associa- tions (OFSAA) championships last season, the West Division-leading Monarchs hope to erase that mem- ory with a Durham Region title this season. “Yeah, last year, we competed hard but there were other teams that were better than us,” he noted. “We plan to compete hard this year and we definitely hope we can regain that title.” By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Annandale Golf and Curling Club will be well-rep- resented at one of the world’s old- est continuous curling events. The TCA Energizer Men’s Bon- spiel (also known as the Canada Life Bonspiel) runs throughout the GTA from Jan. 10 to Jan. 17. An- nandale has four teams entered so far in the venerable bonspiel. Arthur McCrorie, Glenn Bull, Dale Patterson and Brian Hawke are listed and eligible for the early bird draw. Curling on the Hawke team are Jim Easson, Wes Stitt and Mark Scanlan. ••• For Sandra Thain and her An- nandale women’s team of Barb Luffman, Meaghan Snow, and Joan O’Leary, the next Ontario Curling Association event is the Women’s Tankard, the two-team event that goes in Sutton on Jan. 24. The other rink teamed with Thain’s is skip Rhonda Welch’s foursome of Janet Alexander, April Risto and Leslie Bainard. ••• Annandale has another team entered in the Fairfield Marriott Challenge Zone playdown in Ux- bridge on Jan. 10. Chris Van Huyse, An- drew Klein, Rob Bush- field and Tyler An- derson are going to join the playdown that i n - cludes Annandale’s Adam Sonley, Blair Metrakos, Steve Smith and Tim LaRoche. Two zone-winning teams head directly to the provincials in Brigh- ton and Trenton from Jan. 23 to Jan. 25 where 32 teams will meet, with each team guaranteed three games. ••• Annandale is closed for the Christmas break. The last league game of 2008 was the Friday Mixed League on Dec. 19, and now ice maintenance will be completed for the curlers to restart on Sun- day, Jan. 4. ••• Team Glenn Howard, with Pickering resident Richard Hart at vice and Brent Laing and Craig Savill, won the ‘B’ side of the TSC Stores Tankard Zone 10 in Pene- tanguishene on Dec. 20 and 21. The defending Ontario champs now advance to the regionals in Elmira on Jan. 3 and 4. There, eight zone winners will compete in a double-knockout format that will send two teams to the provincial finals in Woodstock from Feb. 2 to Feb. 8. Team Howard has fought its way to the last three Canadian Tim Hortons Brier championship final games. Ontario awards a direct entry to the provincials only if the team wins that final game. St. Mary’s foes meet their Waterloo at McKerlie Classic Fast facts While he stresses that any suc- cess the Monarchs have enjoyed this season has been a team effort, coach Dion mentions the team has leadership at every position. Assistant captain and forward Ryan Serville, along with Scott Reilly and Richard Abbott, have been consistent leaders this season. On defence, team captain Brendan Weter- ing has “taken leadership of the defence corps and wants us to do as well as we can do this year.” The team also boasts two veteran goaltenders in Joe Kozovsky and Marco Tamburro...Dion is also impressed with the younger Grade 9 and 10 players on the team, who’ve been anything but weak links on this year’s roster. “We’ve got some young guys who we didn’t expect much out of who’ve contributed a lot.” Annandale sends four rinks to Energizer ’spiel PICKERINGADVERTISING FEATURECrawford & Sons: Fixing Basement Leaks Right the First Time A leaking basement is frustrating and expensive – and it’s not something you want to have to fix repeatedly. That’s why it’s best to bring in a professional, someone who can pinpoint the problem and repair it right the first time. 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Playing a Niagara Falls team that had blanked them earlier in the Pickering Ringette Tournament, the Pickering juniors battled game- ly, only to drop a 2-1 decision in the gold-medal final. In a true goaltending battle, the score was tied 1-1 after the first period. Niagara Falls scored the go-ahead goal with 1:29 remaining in regulation time. Pickering pulled its goaltender, but couldn’t get the equalizer as Niagara Falls held on for the win. Pickering started the tournament with a game against division rival Oshawa. After a close first period, Pickering scored two quick goals in the second and took command en route to a 9-3 win. In Game 2, the juniors pulled out a shutout victory over Whitby (no score was reported). Caitlyn Halbert earned the shutout. In a battle between two unde- feated teams in Game 3, Pickering surrendered a 7-0 loss to Niagara Falls in a game in which the hosts were caught napping. Pickering juniors sterling silver PICKERING OLDTIMERS HOCKEY LEAGUE OVER-35 DIVISION Standings as of Dec. 17 TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Bay Dukes 20 14 1 5 124 17 33 Virtual Law Flyers 20 11 3 6 131 87 28 Hawg Farmers 20 9 7 4 92 88 22 Shagwells 20 11 8 1 116 102 23 Penguins 20 9 9 2 89 104 20 Intrepid 20 7 8 5 72 70 19 Remax 20 2 14 4 83 135 8 Flames 20 2 15 3 53 103 7 Results (Dec. 17): Bay Dukes 6 vs. Penguins 6; Virtual Law Flyers 12 vs. Re/Max 5; Intrepid 4 vs. Flames 4; Shagwells 7 vs. hag Farmers 3. OVER-50 DIVISION Standings as of Dec. 17. TEAM GP W L T GF GA PTS Canadians 19 14 4 1 93 43 29 Buds 19 10 7 2 87 71 22 RoadRunners 19 10 8 1 79 68 21 Bruins 20 10 9 1 66 66 21 Slo Flames 20 7 12 1 73 100 15 Rusty Blades 19 4 15 0 55 100 8 Results (Dec. 17): Canadians 6 vs. RoadRunners 0; Slo- Flames 3 vs. Bruins 2. LOSSA SENIOR BOYS’ HOCKEY Recent standings EAST DIVISION TEAM W L T P F A Ajax High 9 0 1 19 60 15 Eastdale 9 1 0 18 47 21 Austin 5 3 1 11 38 29 Anderson 3 4 2 8 46 38 O’Neill 2 5 2 6 29 46 Notre Dame 2 7 0 4 33 45 McLaughlin 1 7 1 3 16 44 Paul Dwyer 2 6 0 4 31 32 Clarington Central 0 9 1 1 17 89 WEST DIVISION TEAM W L T P F A St. Mary 9 1 0 18 60 14 Holy Trinity 7 2 0 14 43 19 All Saints 6 3 1 13 50 37 Pickering High 5 1 2 12 47 28 Dunbarton 5 3 2 12 40 32 Uxbridge 4 4 2 10 42 33 Pine Ridge 3 4 2 8 28 32 Bowmanville 2 6 2 6 35 55 Henry Street 0 8 1 1 17 70 ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE Up-to-date standings RUDDOCK DIVISION Team GP W OTW SOW OTL SOL L PTS Kingston 36 24 2 0 1 2 7 55 Lindsay 36 24 0 1 1 2 8 53 Peterborough 33 18 2 3 0 1 9 47 Bowmanville 36 14 1 2 4 1 14 39 Ajax 34 16 0 1 0 0 17 34 Trenton 35 11 1 2 2 1 18 31 Port Hope 34 9 3 1 1 2 18 29 Whitby 35 10 1 0 0 2 22 24 Pickering 33 7 2 0 2 1 21 21 Scoreboard DECEMBER 26, 2008 Submitted photo The Pickering junior ‘B’ ringette team earned a silver medal at the Pickering tournament recently. DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Dolphins peewee football team overcame a strong Clarington Tiger-Cats squad, and miserable rainy conditions to be declared league gridiron champs. The Dolphins emerged victori- ous in the Central Ontario Minor Football League ‘AA’ champion- ship game with a close 8-6 victory over the Tiger-Cats. The Dolphins got on the score- board early with a touchdown run by Taylor Konkle, and a converted point after by Luke Farnell to take an 8-0 lead. Clarington battled back and narrowed the score to 8-6 after their point after attempt went wide. The elements played a great part in the low scoring game, with numerous fumbles on both sides. Critical to the victory was the Dolphins’ impenetrable defence against a very formidable Claring- ton running game. The Dolphins achieved their goal of a championship to end a season of many ups and downs. Quarterback Damien White led the Dolphins as he ably ran the offence despite the bad weather conditions. 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Also Storage Container available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. Careers Industrial/ Commercial SpaceI PARK/BLOOR OSHAWA, INDUSTRIAL UNIT, available immediately. 1,425sq.ft. Call 905-579- 5077 or 905-571-3281. Mortgages, LoansM PRIVATE FUNDS- 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consoli- date bills, low rates. No ap- praisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No ob- ligation. No fees OAC. Call Peter 1-877-777-7308, Mortgage Leaders Apartments & Flats for RentA 1 BEDROOM apartment for rent in Claremont. Main Floor. $800/inclusive, small pets allowed, no smoking. jjaclynnd@yahoo.com or 289-314-6407 1-BEDROOM APTS for rent, North Oshawa, Sim- coe/Taunton. Completely renovated, $650 includes hydro & $720 +hydro, $750 + hydro, available Dec 1st. ALSO 1-866-339- 8781 or (416)881-5544. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa. Large 3-bedroom townhome suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $925/month plus utilities. 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Clean, professionally man- aged. Large back- yard/deck. Near Lakeview Park. Includes parking, utilities, laundry facilities. No pets/smoking. $1250 main fl oor. $950 lower lev- el. First/last. 905-431- 1552. 3-BEDROOM apartment in modern building, down- town Whitby, fridge, stove, $1,076/month inclusive, parking extra. Available January 1st. Call (905)430- 6511. 50 ADELAIDE ST. 290 & 300 Mary St. Adult Life- style Buildings. Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedrooms. From $825, $1125, $1325 to $1575. Elevator access. Within walking distance to downtown. Bus stop locat- ed in front of building. Lo- cated near the Oshawa Hospital. Toll Free 1-800- 800-RENT (7368) www.skylineonline.ca Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 1-BDRM newly renovated basement apt, $750/month. Avail imme- diately. All inclusive, park- ing, laundry. Close to all amenities, call (416)737- 4188 or (905)426-2961. AJAX, SALEM/BAYLY, le- gal 2-bedroom basement apartment. Available im- mediately. Separate en- trance, 2-parking, ensuite laundry, laminate fl ooring, eat-in kitchen, new paint, no smoking/pets. $750/month, plus. (905)470-1867. AJAX- OXFORD Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3-bedroom $1139/mo. Plus parking. Available Jan. 1st & Feb. 1st. 905-683-8571. BOWMANVILLE immacu- late 1 bedroom apt. Avail immediately. secured en- trance very quiet building $929 includes appliance, utilities, parking and laun- dry facilities. 905-666-1074 Classifi edsLocal Marketplace To Place an Ad Call 905-683-0707 Q Or Toronto line 416-798-7259 Q Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Q localmarketplace.ca NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 26, 2008, PAGE 21 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Catch Classifieds ONLINE! ANYTIME! Log on to: www.durhamregion.com SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Property is L-Shaped area with 65 ft access to interior serviced quiet street in rear. 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Call 1-800-270-2792 2 & 3 bedroom apartments Close to school, shop- ping, hospital On-site superintendent & security. Rental Offi ce Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 or (905)686-0841 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com CLASSIFIED HOLIDAY DEADLINES: Publishing: Deadline: Wednesday Dec. 31st Monday Dec. 29th 3pm Friday Jan. 2nd Tuesday Dec. 30th 3pm Houses for Sale $ Business OpportunitiesB Apartments & Flats for RentA KING ST. Bowmanville, 1- bedroom $650/month, newly renovated, Jan 1st. Close to all amenities. Call to view (905)914-1449. LUXURY APARTMENTS. Enjoyable, Upscale Living. 333 Simcoe St N, Oshawa. 2 Bedroom Suites From $1535. Frequent social events held in common room. In suite laundry in every unit. Elevator ac- cess to your unit. Bus stop located in front of building. Located across the street from the hospital. Toll Free 1-800-800-RENT (7368) www.skylineonline.ca NORTH OSHAWA 1 & 2 bedroom Jan. Feb. and Mar. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking, laundry facilities. (905) 723-2094 WHITBY, 2 bedrooms from $950 - $970 all inclusive Close to all amenities. Of- fi ce hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 Houses for Sale $ Business OpportunitiesB Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA - large one bdrm with walkout. Separ- ate entrance, quiet neigh- borhood. Avail Dec 1st. $750 all inclusive. 905- 260-7323 OSHAWA - Nicely deco- rated 2-bedroom apt., in clean well-maintained building. Heat, water, park- ing included, on-site laun- dry, near schools, shop- ping, transit. Available Jan lst. $725/mo.+hydro. 905-721-2534 to view. OSHAWA, Newly Reno- vated Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 bdrm & Penthouse apts. Adult & Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units, near bus stop. Call 1-866-601- 3083, 905-723-1009, 905- 432-6912. www.apart mentsinontario.com Houses for Sale $ Apartments & Flats for RentA OSHAWA, very clean, spacious, 2-bdrm apt in duplex. Laundryroom w/hook-ups, parking, fenced yard. $800/mo+ utilities. Avail. immediately. First/last req'd. (905)420- 1846 PICKERING 2 BED- ROOM basement, large, legal, professionally fi n- ished, sep. entrance, 4-pc. washroom, laundry, park- ing, private backyard. Near schools, shopping, bus. $950/inclusive. No dogs. Immediate. 647-229-1465. PICKERING ALTONA/ TWYN RIVERS area. Clean, 1-bdrm bsmt apart- ment. sep. entrance, A/C, parking, cable, no smok- ing/pets, suit single per- son. $695/mo. 1st/last. ref- erences. Available immedi- ately. (905)509-8339. PORT PERRY. Fralick's Beach Road. Upscale fur- nished 1-bedroom apt., available Feb.1. Includes parking/'utilities/satellite. Non-smoker/no pets. Ref- erences required. $1200/mo. inclusive. 905- 982-1019. PORT WHITBY 1722/1724 Dufferin St. Newly renovat- ed spacious 2-bedrooms $835. Available immediate- ly/Jan. 1st. Laundry/park- ing, walk to GO, 401/Brock St. Near sports arena/shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 REGENCY PLACE Apart- ments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & additional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Re- gency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430-7397 www.realstar.ca SPACIOUS, BRIGHT 2- BDRM bsmt apt, includes everything but telephone. Westshore/Bayly. Cable/utilities included. Separate entrance, laun- dry, patio, parking, close to bus stop. 416-505-7389 TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded fi nishes. Util. incl. Security & park- ing. Landscaped grounds, private patios & balco- nies. 2 Testa Rd., Ux- bridge. 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY BACHELOR separate eat-in kitchen. bright, large, clean, in small building. No smok- ers/pets. Dundas/Brock. $695-inclusive, parking, Avail immediately/Jan 1. Call 416-438-4895. WHITBY immaculate completely redone 1 bed- room central. Available immediately. $785, appli- ances, heat, water, laundry facilities and parking. 905- 666-1074 or 905-493- 3065. FranchisesF Apartments & Flats for RentA WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & park- ing. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shop- ping & schools. 900 Dun- das St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, Cochrane/HWY #2, 3-bedroom main fl oor, walk out to deck. Applianc- es, laundry on site, 2-park- ing. $1100/month, all inclu- sive, available immediate- ly. First/last. Dave (905)925-9110. Condominiums for RentC BOWMANVILLE LUXURY Condos. Available Immedi- ately. All 5 Appliances In- cluded. Call Today to View (905) 697-8261 NEW UNITS IN LUXURY Oshawa condo. Down- town location. Ensuite laundry, gym, sauna, balconies, etc. 1-bed- rooms from $950, 1-bed- room+dens from $1100, 2-bedrooms from $1200. Available immediately. Matthew 416-723-0847. Houses for Rent 3 BEDROOM, OSHAWA, main and upper level home, features hardwood fl oors, laundry, dishwash- er, 3 car parking, large landscaped backyard. Per- fect home for kids. $1,150 ALL INCLUSIVE. Feb. lst, (905) 436-7411 3-BEDROOM BRICK bun- galow, central air, hard- wood fl oors, fi nished rec room. Port Perry. $1300/+ utilities. First/last required, references. Available Feb. 1. Call 905-986-4779. FranchisesF Houses for Rent 4-BEDROOM, BRAND new home. 2-bath, garage, No pets/smoking. $1300/ month, plus utilities. Refer- ences, fi rst/last. Available immediately. Call (905)850-7220, ask for Sheila. triumph.trim@bell- net.ca (Attention: Rental) CENTRAL WHITBY 3- bedroom detached house, close to Go transit and shopping. First/last, refer- ences. $1150/month plus utilities. Call (647)321- 5989 PORT PERRY. Short term rental (up to 5 mos), fur- nished 2,000 sq. ft. 4 bed- room house. Available February 1. $1,600 plus. Call 905-982-0132. REMODELED SMALL 2- bedroom bungalow, Scu- gog Island, near Casino. Available now. Includes 2,000 sq.ft. workshop with hydraulic hoist. $1600/mo. for both. 905-985-0925. FranchisesF Townhouses for RentT 3-BEDROOM townhouse, Courtice, 3-bath, garage, gas heat. Available Febru- ary 1st. $1250/month, plus utilities. No pets/smoking. (905)263-4631, leave mes- sage. NORTHVIEW MEADOW Co-op currently has 2/3/4 bedroom units available. Please call 905 721 8370 or come to 1252 Pentland St, Oshawa to pick up an application. OPEN HOUSE CAR- RIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laun- dry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.real- star.ca FranchisesF Townhouses for RentT OPEN HOUSE TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bedroom townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Pri- vate backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shopping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taun- ton Rd. & Simcoe St.) As about our move-in spe- cials. 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WAVERLY/ROSSLAND- 3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bath- room townhomes, renovat- ed interior & exterior, available in friendly family- oriented complex. Immedi- ate. $1095-$1295+utilities. 4-appliances, hardwood fl ooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, transit, shopping. Contact Bob at 905-240-4942. Townhouses for RentT WHITBY, 2 Brand New 3- bedroom townhouses, Winchester/Baldwin, 3 bathrooms, hardwood fl oors, fi replace. Near shopping, transit, ravine backyard, walkout base- ment. $1300/month. Call 1- 416-826-1919. Rooms for Rent & WantedR BROCK RD/FINCH Pick- ering, clean, quiet, large furnished bedsitting room. Private bathroom, shared kitchen. Must love animals! Parking, cable/internet in- cluded, $550/mo. Available immediately. No smoking. (905)426-8525. CLEAN QUIET room for rent. Central Oshawa. Fridge, and microwave. Shared bathroom. $400 all inclusive with cable. Available Jan. lst. Call Justin (905)922-5055. NORTH OSHAWA, im- maculate, clean, quite cen- tury home. Living room and bedroom all in one. High speed internet, TV, phone, laundry, shared bathroom/kitchen, relaxed atmosphere, $525/month, Available-now, (905)655- 5452. Vacation Properties SELL/RENT YOUR TIME- SHARE NOW!!! Mainte- nance fees too high? Need Cash? Sell your unused timeshare today. No com- missions or Broker Fees. Free Consultation. www.sellatimeshare.com 1-866-708-3690 Daycare Available FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com 289-404-2222 HUGS 'N' TUGS Home Daycare, Dixie/Finch area, $26/day. Smoke/pet free environment. Lots of fun & educational activities. Spaces available for Janu- ary 2009. 416-854-3584 Articles for SaleA 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS 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. 2006 KUBOTA LAWN TRACTOR 17hp, gasoline engine. 48" cut, hydrastatic drive, power steering, dou- ble bagger, dial in cutting height. Like new $4500. Call 905-436-1823, 905- 924-4022 65 GALLON FISH AQUARIUM, up & running, paid $1100 plus, asking $700 obo. Call 905-579- 6731 AFFORDABLE Applianc- es, HANKS Appliances, PARTS/SALES/SERVICE 310 Bloor St.W. Stoves $175/up, Fridges $175/up, Washers $175/up, Dryers $149/up. All warranty up to 15 months. Don't know what to get your loved ones?... Get a Gift Certifi - cate and they can pick! Durham's largest selection of Reconditioned Applianc- es. Showroom Sales Per- son- salary+ comm. Ser- vice Technician required. (905)728-4043. ANTIQUE WEBER dining room set, table with two leaves, buffet, china cabi- net, 6 upholstered chairs, $1,500. Variety of depres- sion glass, best offer. (905)725-4714. A/P PAGE 22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 26, 2008 newsdurhamregion.com Effective January 2009 Come & Wo rship Directory will be publishing on Thursdays. For more information please call Erin Jackson 905-683-5110 or email ejackson@durhamregion.com Places of Worship Places of Worship Death Notices Place your ad at 905-683-0707SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE… For details call 905-683-5110 Announce your Special Event here! with a photo and message in our special occasions feature SAYSAY HAPPY RETIREMENTHAPPY RETIREMENT Don’t Trash Durham Region! FERNANDES, Carl Ignatius - Peacefully at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre on Tuesday December 23, 2008. Beloved hus- band of Maryann "Maggie". Loving father of Gary, Carlos, Rose Anne, and the late Carol Anne, and step-father of Peter, and Gail. Cherished Grandpa of Brian, Jennifer, Jade, Dani, Kelly, Mark, Mike, Janine, and Derek. Dear brother of Aileen, Lolita, and Bridget "Pinky", and brother-in-law of Emile. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Sunny- brook for their outstanding care and compas- sion. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905- 428-8488 from 6-9pm on Tuesday Decem- ber 30th. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering, on Wednesday De- cember 31, 2008 at 11:00 am. Interment in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens, Ajax. In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Sunnybrook Hos- pital Foundation would be greatly appreciat- ed. A book of condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca KELLAR, Edna Jane - Peacefully at Markhaven Home for Seniors on Monday December 22, 2008. Edna "DeeDee" at the age of 100. Predeceased by her husband Frank Kellar. Loving mother of Judy Segers & her husband Al of Pickering Village. Sadly missed by her beloved grandson Chad Segers (Christine) of Burlington. Predeceased by her sisters Margaret Junkin, and Dorothy Beamer. Cherished great grandmother of Lauren, Bailey, and Evan and great aunt of Bob and Terry Moore and their families. The family would like to thank the staff of Markhaven Home for Seniors for their compassion and care. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa with funeral service in the Chapel on Tuesday December 30, 2008 at 1 p.m. Interment Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Visitation 1 hour prior to service. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net. THOMPSON, Ann - Peacefully on December 22nd, 2008. Ann, loving and devoted wife of Tom. Beloved mother of Karen and Cheryl. Loving daughter of the late William and Annie Wilson (Glasgow, Scotland). Dear daughter in law of Dorthy and the late William. Sister in law of Doreen and Brian Beauvais. Ann will be greatly missed by her cousins Bill, Kenneth and Janice and her niece Lisa. Friends will be received at the Accettone Fu- neral Home 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- 9090) on Sunday December 28th, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm, and on Monday December 29th, 2008 from 11 am until the time of ser- vice in the chapel at 1 pm. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. WALKER, Danny - Passed away on December 21, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Danny was a loving husband, son and brother. He will be forever remembered by his loving wife Colleen, sons Kyle and Sean, mother and father Florence and Bill, brothers John, Neil and Jim, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Danny was a long time member of I.A.T.S.E and will be missed by many of his friends and associates in the business. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Tuesday. Memorial service in the chapel on Wednesday December 24, 2008 at 11:00 am. Should family and friends so desire donations to Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. A special thanks to the staff in ICU Rouge Valley Health System for their thoughtful and special care, and Susan Crockett RN, and Dr. Tanious. A book of condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca To Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, 905-668-1838 Apply on-line atApply on-line at www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Canada O/A 1527619. 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