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‘Government really needs to get its act together when it comes to First Nations consultations’: Tibollo By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Seven Native groups have put the development of the Seaton lands on hold. Lawyers representing Native activist David Grey Eagle San- ford and the Native bands were in court for four days recently, arguing they were not consulted during the class environmental assessment of the land exchange and that a full environmental as- sessment with complete consul- tation should be undertaken. The application involves the transfer of developer-owned land on the Oak Ridges Moraine in Richmond Hill with provin- cially owned land in Seaton. A class environmental assessment was completed, with the minis- ter of the environment signing off on it in May. But, Mr. Sanford and others (including the City of Pickering and Woodbridge de- veloper Silvio De Gasperis) peti- tioned for it to be bumped up to a full individual EA. A provincial development plan for Seaton was approved in the spring, but any development is on hold until the court appli- cations are heard and the land transfer is able to proceed. Mr. Sanford felt good following the days in court. “I am feeling now that the truth is before the courts, everything is before the courts,” he said. “Not just for our mother the earth, but also for our ancestors.” Lawyer Nicholas Tibollo is rep- resenting Mr. Sanford on the ap- plication. “We think this case shows that government really needs to get its act together when it comes to First Nations consultations,” he said. Lawyers argue outside of the Huron-Wendat First Nation, bands with ties to the land were not consulted during the EA pro- 35.2//-3 s 7).$/73 s 2//&).' 905-686-2445 Visit our showroom 239 Station St., Ajax Manufacturer of SUNROOMS & WINDOWS 12 months - grade 8 Blaisdale MONTESSORI School est. 1969 www.blaisdale.com OPEN HOUSE Sat. Jan. 27, 2007 at 7:00 pm 415 Toynevale Rd. Pickering 905-509-5005 The Pickering 32 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,900 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 BOWLED OVER Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo TORONTO — AJ Lozanovski is consoled by fellow Pickering High School Trojans’ player Ian Schoffield as the Metro Bowl final ends at the Rogers Centre. The Trojans were soundly beaten by the St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues 18-0. See page 23 for story. Native groups delay Seaton A look at accessibility Political will there to help those with disabilities Page 7 OPENING DOORSDurhamDurham Daily News Every weekday at noon ✦ See Applicants, Page 2 By Jillian Follert Staff Writer DURHAM — What does au- tism look like? Ask Cameron MacDonald. The eight-year-old Oshawa resident is one of five people with autism pictured in a new advertisement that will soon be trucking its way across Ontario. Lavigne Truck Lines Inc. -- an Ottawa-based company with a history of promoting charitable organizations on its vehicles - - recently offered to splash an advertisement for Autism Ontar- io across one of its new 53-foot trailers. Local branches of Autism On- tario raised the $5,000 to create the graphic, which includes the faces of five people with autism, three from Durham Region, and information about the disorder including the Autism Ontario website. It will appear free of charge on the truck for years to come as it travels along Hwy. 401 between Quebec and Windsor. The unique mobile ad hasn’t hit the road yet, but the truck made a stop at the Legends Cen- tre in Oshawa Friday morning, so Cameron and the two other Durham residents in the picture could see their giant likeness for the first time. “This is amazing, we’re very excited,” said Cameron’s mom, Manon Lapensee. “We want to raise awareness of this condi- tion, how common it is and how serious it is. I hope people will see this and go to the Autism Ontario website where there is a plethora of information.” Autism is a developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the func- tioning of the brain in the areas of communication and social skills. Children and adults with autism may have trouble with verbal and non-verbal commu- nication and social interaction, experience sensitivity in sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste, exhibit aggressive or self-inju- rious behaviour and have dif- ficulty with changes in routine. In Durham Region alone there are an estimated 3,500 people with autism spectrum disorder and about 70,000 provincewide. Autism Ontario works to pro- mote awareness of the disorder and support families through a network of 29 local chapters. The Durham Region chapter has about 300 members. 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While the application re- garding First Nations issues is now before the panel of three judges, a separate application regarding the same issue filed by Mr. De Gasperis won’t be heard by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice until February. It too was to be heard during the week of Nov. 20, but the other application ran over. Both applications are asking for the minister certification of the EA quashed because they say the process wasn’t done properly. Mr. De Gasperis owns land in the Duffins Rouge Agricul- tural Preserve, west of Seaton, that has legislation protecting it from development. He ar- gues himself and other area landowners were not consult- ed during the EA process. --- with files from Torstar News Service Faces of autism hitting the road Applicants say EA process not done properly ✦ Applicants from page 1 By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Roger An- derson will be at the helm of Durham Region for an- other four years. Mr. Anderson, uncon- tested, was elected chair- man of the Regional Mu- nicipality of Durham by Regional council Wednes- day. “It is a privilege to serve Regional Council and all of the citizens of Dur- ham Region once again,” he said. Nominated by Scugog Mayor Marilyn Pearce, and seconded by Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, Coun- cil voted unani- mously to elect Mr. Anderson to his fourth term as chairman. Mr. Anderson began his political career in 1985 as an Ajax councillor and be- came a Regional council- lor in 1991. He was first elected Regional chairman in 1997. Speaking to the nomi- nation, Mayor Pearce said the vote was about leader- ship ability, not leadership style, and she believes Mr. Anderson has great leader- ship ability. “He has got his own style, there is no debate about that,” she said. “As this job exists... he does the job and he does it well.” She highlighted past ac- complishments, like his part in the delivery of gas tax benefits to Durham municipalities, orchestrat- ing the move to the new Regional headquarters and his tenure as president of the Association of Munici- palities of Ontario. Mr. Anderson was visibly moved as he offered his sincere thanks to mayors Pearce and Ryan. “I want to congratulate all newly elected and re- elected members of Re- gional Council,” he said. “Many of you are return- ing and the experience you bring will be invaluable as we move ahead.” He also extended a wel- come to the new members, saying their energy, enthu- siasm and fresh perspec- tive will help renew and invigorate council. Regional council has a full plate during the next four years, Mr. Anderson said, pointing to waste management, affordable housing projects, com- munity policing, a devel- opment charges review, long-term care, source water protection and ac- cessibility for citizens with disabilities. “Very quickly, you will know that expenditure pressures far exceed the revenues we can reason- ably collect on an annual basis from our residents and businesses,” Mr. An- derson said. “The main reason for this gap is the provincial-mu- nicipal fiscal imbalance.” He also spoke about the upcoming Provin- cial-Municipal Fiscal and Ser- vices Review. The mismatch between reve- nues and respon- sibilities, Mr. An- derson said, se- riously impedes the Region’s ability to invest in infrastructure, transit, and other services. “Regional roads, water supply and sewer services also need to be improved and expanded to support growth,” Mr. Anderson said. “Continued improve- ment of Regional transit w ith new connections to the York and Toronto tran- sit systems must begin.” Members of council not returning this term were also recognized by Mr. Anderson, namely Mau- rice Brenner (Pickering), Marcel Brunelle (Whitby), Cathy Clarke (Oshawa), John Mutton (Clarington), Gerri Lynn O’Connor (Ux- bridge), Jim Schell (Clar- ington), Susan Self (Ux- bridge) and Keith Shier (Brock). During the inaugural council meeting, appoint- ments were made to the Region’s standing commit- tees and the Police Services Board. The members are: Finance and Administra- tion: Chairwoman - Marilyn Pearce (Scugog Mayor) Jim Abernethy (Clarington Mayor) John Henry (Oshawa) Joseph Kolodzie (Oshawa) Bill McLean (Oshawa) Don Mitchell (Whitby) Steve Parish (Ajax Mayor) Health and Social Ser- vices: Chairwoman - April Cullen (Oshawa) Colleen Jordan (Ajax) Bonnie Littley (Pickering) Robert Lutczyk (Oshawa) Larry O’Connor (Mayor of Brock) Pat Perkins (Mayor of Whitby) John Neal (Oshawa) Planning: Chairman - John Gray (Mayor of Oshawa) Joe Drumm (Whitby) John Grant (Brock) Jim McMillen (Scugog) Mary Novak (Clarington) Dave Ryan (Mayor of Pickering) Bob Shepherd (Mayor of Uxbridge) Works: Chairman - Charlie Trim (Clarington) Scott Crawford (Ajax) Gerry Emm (Whitby) Howie Herrema (Ux- bridge) Rick Johnson (Pickering) Brian Nicholson (Oshawa) Nester Pidwerbecki (Os- hawa) Police Services Board: Regional Chairman Roger Anderson Joe Drumm (Whitby) Dave Ryan (Mayor of Pickering) Register now to be sure you don't miss out. Watch your local paper the week of December 24 for your copy. we’re online! 905.721.3052 OR 1.888.627.1191 CALL TODAY FOR INFORMATION ON GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION. CONTINUING EDUCATION The new Winter/Spring 2007 Continuing Education course calendar is now available at: www.durhamcollege.ca/coned Farah & Omura Have relocated to MODERN TOUCH HAIR SALON & SPA PICKERING TOWN CENTRE They are welcoming existing and NEW customers! 905-831-0500 Second fl oor (near Sears) www.golfdeercreek.com Tickets 905-427-7737 ext 247 2700 Audley Rd.,N Ajax, ON New Year’s EveNew Year’s Eve THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 3 A/Pdurhamregion.com Region starts term by re-electing Anderson chairman for fourth time Roger Anderson Metroland Durham Region Media Group SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10 CHRISTMAS CONCERT: St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 97 Burcher Rd, in Ajax, presents its annual Christmas Concert. Includ- ed in this production will be choir soloists Liz Matier and David Rector, as well as guest soloists Paul Otaway, Beth Hamilton and Michelle Robinson. A goodwill offer- ing and reception will follow. For more information call 905-426-8683. CHRISTMAS CELEBRA- TION CONCERT: The Senior choir of Amberlea Presbyterian Church, 1820 Whites Rd. N., Pickering presents its annual concert at 7 p.m. Come join as we enter the Christmas season with contemporary and tra- ditional music. There will be a special appearance by the Junior Choir. Refreshments will be served after the concert. For more informa- tion call the church at 905- 839-1383. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 COVER LETTER WRIT- ING: The YMCA Durham Employment & Community hosts a cover letter writ- ing workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Learn the proper format for the letter, how to incorporate your skills and experience and how to match your qualifications to the employers’ needs. It takes place at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 7, Pickering. To reserve your spot, call 905- 686-7060. PTHS MEETING: The Pickering Township Histori- cal Society hosts ‘Lighting from 1850 to the Electric Age’ at 7:30 p.m. Peter Wokral will speak on do- mestic lighting, from kero- sene to gas to electricity, that affects the way we live. It takes place at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 TOPS MEETING: Take Off and Keep Off Pounds Sen- sibly meets at the lower level of Peace Lutheran Church, 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering. It begins with a weigh in at 6 p.m. and the meeting time is 7 p.m. The group helps men, women and teenagers. For more information, call 905-420- 3583. DARTS: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club meets every Wednesday at 9 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 48 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Beginners are welcome. For more information call Van at 905-683-4655. WHIST: The Ajax Seniors Friendship Club meets every Wednesday at 1:15 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Com- munity Centre, 48 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Newcomers should come earlier. For more information call Van at 905-683-4655. JOB EXPECTATIONS: The YMCA Durham Employment & Community holds a Job Expectations workshop from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn the necessary life skills to make the right employ- ment decisions and remain employed. The workshop is at the YMCA Youth Foyer, 1550 Kingston Rd., suite 7, Pickering. Call 905-686-7060 to reserve your spot. ALZHEIMERS: The Al- zheimer Durham Ajax- Pickering Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to noon in the lounge of Life Centre Housing, 1 Marsh La., Ajax. All caregivers welcome. 905-576-2567. PROFESSIONAL ORGA- NIZERS MEETING: The Durham Chapter meets at the Aura Restaurant, 227 Brock St. S., Whitby, at 7 p.m. Bring a wrapped gift you no longer need for a gift exchange and a canned good for the needy. Networking is free for members, $20 for prospec- tive members. For more information, contact Debra Milne at 416-816-8212 or visit www.organizersincanada. com. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14 CELEBRATE RECOVERY: The 12-step program is for people suffering from ‘Hurts, Habits and Hang- ups’. It takes place every Thursday, excluding some holidays, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hope Community Church, 35 Kings Cres., Ajax. For more information, call 905- 426-4347. SNOOKER/POOL: Seniors can enjoy a morning with the Ajax Seniors’ Friend- ship Club every Monday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Dr., Ajax. Newcomers should come earlier and players can be taught. For more informa- tion call Van at 905-683- 4655. All dates, acts and ticket prices are subject to change without notice. All tickets are subject to applicable taxes and service and handling charges. Braided photo credit: J.Vetrone. 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Last chance to see Celebration On Ice with such skaters as Kurt Browning.OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALLIST JEFFREY BUTTLE OLYMPIC BRONZE MEDALLIST JEFFREY BUTTLE PLUSPLUSPLUS CongratulationsSandra Mairs of Ajax Shown here are John Elderkin of IGA - Ajax presenting the $200 gift certifi cate to Sandra Mairs who sent in her recipe for the Annual Favourite Holiday Recipe Draw. Sandra’s recipe and others were published in our Annual Christmas in your Community feature on Sunday, November 26th. Thanks to everyone that sent in recipes this year. Special thanks to IGA - Ajax for this generous prize. THOUSANDS OF NEW BOOKS GREAT KIDS TITLES, COOKING, HEALTH & MORE!! 570 Kingston Rd. Pickering Across from National Sports in Old Payless Drugs Bldg. West of Whites Rd. 1/2 PRICE OR LESS $%.4!,$%.4!, #%.42% #%.42% -"%2,%! WALK-IN HOURS Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE ON WHITES RD. PICKERING BETWEEN FINCH & HWY 401 • FREE 2nd Opinin Consultations • Nirous Oxide Gas • Collect from Insurances Readers Choice Award Winner for the past 4 Years THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 5 A/Pdurhamregion.com Billboard DECEMBER 10, 2006 We can be reached at 905-683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 10, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR More buses, simpler routes would increase ridership To the editor: In response to Erin Hatfield’s Dec. 3 article, ‘Survey looks at ways to get people on the buses’, I believe I have a few sugges- tions for those on the Durham Region Transit Committee. I am an 18-year-old student at York University, but during high school I took Durham buses every day and found them extremely impractical and infuriating. Not only would it take around 45 minutes to get from Pickering Village to Bayly Street, but this bus was late consistently, and I would often miss my transfer. This wouldn’t have been such a problem if my transfer wasn’t the last bus I could take. Missing it meant I was stuck at the Harwood Plaza. It is also impractical that the buses only come by every half an hour, since if I missed the bus I needed (or if it was late), I would inevitably be late for school or work. Although I take the GO bus to school now, I refuse to use Dur- ham Transit to get to the Pickering GO Station. It would take me about an hour to get there by bus, while driving there only takes 10 minutes. If Durham Transit was able to increase the frequency of the buses - even by fifteen minutes - and if they were able to simplify the routes, many more people would rely on them. Ve ronica Park Ajax NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community Newspa- per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- dian Circulations Audit Board. 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Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. T ime for Oshawa trustee-elect to walk away F or Durham’s public school stu- dents, Julia McCrea should fall on her sword. Even before the York Region teacher was elected as an Oshawa public school board trustee, she’s been in a political boxing match: the now Trustee-elect Mc- Crea verses those opposed to the City of Oshawa’s certification of her as an election candidate, even though she is disqualified under the Education Act. Since her opponents alerted her to the disqualification, she’s been petitioning the legislation, claiming it discriminates against education employees. Under the Education Act, those em- ployed by any school board have to take an unpaid leave of absence to run for office and, if elected, resign from their day job. Unfortunately, the declaration of qualifications presented by the City of Oshawa says, “I am not an employee of ‘the’ school board’.” The word ‘the’ may have given Trustee-elect McCrea the im- pression she could be a trustee and work as a teacher at another school board, and she signed she was not ineligible under the Education Act. The Act says a teacher cannot run for ‘a school board’. Although the case would have been more cut and dried if the Act had said ‘any’, she still took a gamble on the interpretation and lost. Still, she refused to look defeat in the eye. She said she sent a Nov. 24 e-mail to the premier and cabinet, requesting an order be created and passed to allow her to serve as a trustee and retain her York Region teaching position. She added she received a response saying it was referred to the minister of education. Craig Burch, the Durham District School Board’s director of education, said the Act requires trustees to be sworn in before the board’s first meeting, which was Dec. 4, or be deemed resigned – meaning she’s out of luck anyway if didn’t make the declaration to someone else who was qualified. But, her protests continue. She said she has sent another e-mail to the premier and cabinet, asking them to advise the minister to deal with her re- quest as soon as possible. If they take her seriously, it could potentially hinder the Durham board from being able to finally put this issue to rest, get a new Oshawa trustee, and focus on education. If Trustee-elect McCrea really want- ed to pursue this without disrupting the board’s ability to serve all of its constitu- ents, not just the approximately 6,500 that voted for her, she could have taken the board’s declaration, been considered re- signed as a teacher, and continued her battle, this time to get her job back. She could also continue her petitions as a private citizen and, if successful, run for a trustee spot next election. Crystal Crimi’s column ap- pears every third Sunday. E-mail ccrimi@durhamregion.com. Crystal Crimi staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com A reminder there’s more to be done It was 17 years ago last Wednesday that citizens across Canada and around the world were shocked and horrified by a single event in Montreal. On that day, a frustrated, heavily-armed, woman-hating young man walked into Ecole Polytechnique in Quebec’s largest city, entered an engineering classroom, ordered all the males to leave and then murdered 14 young females before turning his gun on himself. The event, dubbed the Montreal Massacre, became interna- tional news and left a nation wondering what could possibly have possessed somebody to commit such a cold-blooded mass murder. Some brushed aside the killings as the work of an insane loner. But most people, especially women, were able to see it as the inevitable horrifying conclusion of extreme misogyny taken to its logical last step. That chilling thought was confirmed in the journals and let- ters of the killer. And the whole miserable experience shined the spotlight on what had been happening mostly behind closed doors in Canadian homes for many, many decades. The problem of violence against women and children is one that has led many communities to build shelters for battered women and children to turn to when home becomes a fright- ening domicile of screaming, kicking and punching. Violence against women is borne out of factors that go far beyond physi- cal inequality. There are also the issues of financial, social and political inequities that must be struggled against. More women need to be in leadership roles in business, labour and politics. Only then will the necessary changes be made that allow women to have control over situations that can result in violence. Those women who died at Ecole Polytechnique were trying to forge careers in engineering, typically a male-dominated field. Since that time, females have made progress in earning positions in a variety of fields like medicine, law, politics, and yes, engineering. But much more needs to be done, and all Canadians, espe- cially men, must take a role in making change. Canada will be a much better place as long as we all learn the lessons of Dec. 6 and take action to improve our society. Throw in the towel, Julia McCrea THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 7 A/Pdurhamregion.com This is the last of a four-part series examining the issue of accessibility By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — All the entrances are automat- ic sliding doors, all the washrooms are fully ac- cessible, the fire alarm system is a visual one, and there are ramps throughout the building. This is what all buildings designed and built in the fu- ture should look like to comply with the Prov- ince’s Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabili- ties Act (AODA) that was passed in June 2005. The Act’s vision is for an accessible Ontario in 20 years or less; it applies not just to the public but also to the private sector. To accompany the legislation, the pro- vincial government also introduced a new building code at the end of June, which comes into effect on Dec. 31. Pickering resident Tracy MacCharles is vice-chairwoman of the new provincial Ac- cessibility Standards Advisory Council. The council advises the minister of community and social services, reviews standards and legislation, and helps with general public education and awareness. “I never did it because I have some physi- cal limitations, it was more about trying to promote fairness and access for people – whether it is accessibility or the cancer society – it’s about a level playing field,” she said of why she got involved. The issue is also a personal one for her as her husband, who has paraplegia, uses a wheelchair and their son has multiple learn- ing disabilities. “My family is different, but it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have the same access,” she said. Her husband, Stephen Little, is also in- volved in access issues. He is a member of the Pickering Accessibility Advisory Com- mittee, the latest in his long history of in- volvement. Since he became paralysed after a motor vehicle accident as a teenager, Mr. Little has seen many changes in the field of accessibil- ity, but he wants to see more. “Sure there’s been lots of changes, but if you look and say, ‘is it where we want to be’, I’d say ‘no’. That’s why we have legislation that is looking at a 20-year target,” he said. The new legislation: requires mandatory accessibility standards for public, broader public and private sectors in all key areas of daily living; sets out a process for developing, implementing and enforcing clear and mea- surable accessibility standards with time- lines for compliance; will set out measures for identifying, removing and preventing barriers; and has enforcement provisions. The standards have yet to be developed, but will be done by committees established by the government. The legislation also continues the require- ment set out in the Ontarians with Disabili- ties Act, 2001 for all Ontario municipalities with a population of 10,000 or more to have an accessibility advisory committee that in- cludes councillors, a staff person and inter- ested citizens. The committees advise council and mu- nicipal staff on issues of accessibility relating to City-owned facilities and site plans. One of the committee’s most important respon- sibilities is advising the municipality in the preparation, implementation and effective- ness of its accessibility plan, which it must publish once a year. The annual re- port identifies areas that need to be ad- dressed and provides an update on issues that were identified in previous reports. In the City of Pick- ering’s previous accessibility plans, a barrier had been identified in that the east entrance to the East Shore Community Centre is not easily ac- cessible. It was decided that the east entrance would be redesigned to include a ramp and automatic doors. The ramp was completed in 2005. Pauline Reid, the staff liaison to the Durham Region Accessibility Advisory Committee, said one of the Regional com- mittee’s biggest tasks was to review the plans for what would be required for accessibility for the new regional head- quarters building that opened last sum- mer. Some of the building’s accessible features include completely self con- tained accessible washrooms that are large enough so if someone has an attendant they have privacy. As well, each set of washrooms has an accessible stall. The council cham- bers are accessible and have space for people who use wheelchairs to sit and watch, and there are more parking spaces designated for people who use wheelchairs Henry Kortekaas is the former chairman of the Durham AAC. He became interested in accessibility issues because his daughter uses a fully motorized wheelchair and has cognitive disabilities due to brain dam- age. He wants to see universal accessi- bility – features such as sliding doors that open as you approach them so a father with a stroller, a woman in a wheelchair or a senior with a walker won’t have to worry about opening a door. He argues features that ben- efit those with disabilities benefit everyone. Mr. Kortekaas points out, as do so many advocates in this area, that it is much easier and less expensive to build access into a plan instead of having to go back and redo doors or walls in 10 or 20 years, which will have to be done if new buildings don’t comply with the new legislation from the start. “When you’re in at the ground floor adding a feature that makes it ac- cessible, it adds two to three per cent (to the cost),” he said. “If you have to put an accessible feature (after the fact) it is much more expensive.” With that said, Mr. Kortekaas does think the new AODA is promising. “What the Liberals have brought in has potential,” he said, adding he would like to see it implemented faster. While the new Act is a start, Mr. Kortekaas said much won’t be accomplished in the area of universal accessibility unless it is required under the building code. With the new building code not coming into effect until the end of the year, it remains to be seen what effect it will have on accessibil- ity. A press release issued by the govern- ment states “the changes to the Building Code are a step towards fulfilling the government’s AODA commitments to improve accessi-bility for ev- eryone.” Ms. MacCharles said in addition to having a legislative requirement to become more accessible, the private sector also has the added incentive of wanting to be accessible to the largest potential number of customers it can. She said it just makes good economic sense for a new store or restaurant to be ac- cessible considering the aging population and that the percentage of the population with a disability increases as the population ages. Ms. Reid said the Region had a huge ad- vantage in meeting the requirements of the provincial legislation because of the timing of building the new headquarters “I don’t see that we could have lived up to our obliga- tions if we didn’t have this move,” she said. Only time will tell if other municipali- ties, organizations and companies are able to meet their obligations under the new AODA and make Ontario a more accessible place for all its citizens. Accessibility now a provincial priority OPENING DOORS OPENING DOORS OPENING DOORS Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Tr acy MacCharles and her husband, Stephen Little, are accessibility advocates. Ms. MacCharles is on the Provincial Advisory Committee while Mr. Little is a member of the Pickering Advisory Committee. Become a Carrier Today! We are currently looking for Carriers to deliver to the following areas: * Not all streets listed are available. 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Learn skils that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side coundn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 PICKERING AREA AJAX AREA 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 Aaron Sunday’s carrier of the week is Aaron. He enjoys hockey & baseball. He will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Aaron for being our Carrier of the Week. Sunday, December 10 , 2006 News Advertiser * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Christian Life Centre Ajax * Designer Depot Ajax/Pick. * Durham Parent Ajax/Pick. * Fairport Guardian Drugs Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * JLC Jewellery-Jewels by Kobi Pick. * Little C aesars Ajax/Pick. * Old Navy Ajax/Pick. * Princess Auto Ajax/Pick. * Rafael Jewellery Ajax * Sears Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Westney Guardian Drugs Ajax Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 6 - Dec. 10, 2006 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 8 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — Getting nearly 1,000 Santa Claus Fund boxes into the hands of those who need them is no small feat. For the past three years Jodi Raymond and John Early have developed the Santa Claus Fund box delivery process to run like a well-oiled machine. The Santa Claus Fund, estab- lished by Toronto Star founder Joseph E. Atkinson more than 100 years ago, distributes 45,000 gift boxes to underprivileged children across Ajax, Pickering, To ronto, Mississauga and Bramp- ton. Ms. Raymond, the assistant distribution manager at the News Advertiser, has taken the reigns in organizing the Ajax and Pickering box delivery since the News Advertiser became in- volved with the Santa Claus Fund three years ago. “The first year was pretty hec- tic, we didn’t know what to ex- pect,” she said. “We just felt like we were buried in (the boxes).” With the help of Mr. Early, the group commissioner with the 2nd Bay Ridges Scout group, they now have the delivery process down to a science. “I volunteered not knowing what was involved,” Mr. Early said. “We sort of learned on the job.” Each box, destined for a home in Ajax or Pickering, is packed at the Secret Santa warehouse in To ronto. They contain a sweat- er, socks, mittens, a hat, book, toy, candy and a toothbrush and toothpaste for children four to 12. Babies receive two sleepers, candy for mom and dad, and a small toy. Royal Courier, a Pickering trucking company, volunteered to ship the boxes from Toronto to Ajax. They are brought to a second secret location in Ajax where Ms. Raymond and three other vol- unteers sort them into different groups according to the box’s destined area and street. The sorting is a task made easier by drawing on the work previously done by the News Ad- vertiser to sort out paper carrier routes. Volunteers are rounded up from the News Advertiser office and local scouts and girl guides to deliver the boxes. Also, some high school students will help out for the community service hours they need to graduate. Despite the hours and hours of organizing, arranging the deliv- ery is a task Ms. Raymond takes great pride in. “I would do it every year,” Ms. Raymond said. “I really enjoy it.” Volunteers, for two full week- ends, deliver the boxes, a mission which is often met with hugs and sometimes tears. “The kids get all excited and they want to open it right away,” Ms. Raymond said. “They are so excited to know someone else is thinking of them. “Mothers will get teary eyed,” she said. “They are so happy and appreciative.” The 2006 fundraising goal is $1.4 million, and every dol- lar raised is used to purchase the items contained in the gift boxes. Donations can be made by VISA or MasterCard by calling the Santa Fund hotline at 416- 869-4847. Cheques or money or- ders can be made out and deliv- ered to The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ontario, L1S 2H5. To make an online do- nation, visit www.thestar.com/ santaclausfund. All donors receive an income tax receipt after the campaign ends in January, 2007. Acknowl- edgement cards are available by calling the Santa Fund hotline. Santa Claus Fund box delivery is a team effort Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo AJAX — Ethan Beaulieu, Stephanie Siddall and Brian Malone, all members of the 16th Ajax Scouts, prepare to deliver the last of the Santa Fund Boxes on a recent Saturday morning. To make a VISA or MasterCard donation by phone, call the Santa Fund hotline at 416-869-4847. Cheques or money orders can be made out and delivered to The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Av e., Ajax, ON., L1S 2H5. To make an online donation, visit www.thestar.com/santaclausfund. Spelling Bee of Canada needs participants DURHAM — The Spelling Bee of Canada is celebrating 20 years of success and aims to provide a supportive learning community to encourage students to expand their vocabulary, enhance their com- munication and literacy skills, and expand their self-confidence. Registration is now open and parents can register their children and youth in one of three age cat- egories: primary, ages six to eight; junior, ages nine to 11; and inter- mediate, ages 12 to 14. All ages are as of Dec. 31. Each participant re- ceives the official study manual that includes a list of words, alternative spellings, pronunciations and more Participants also receive an Oxford dictionary, coaching and participa- tion in their school competitions. Volunteer high school students 15-years-old and older are now invited to be coaches, tutors and mentors for the children and youth as they take part in the Spelling Bee. They will be awarded training, a completion certificate, letter of recommendation and community service hours. Volunteers and officials are also needed. Training will be provided for all positions. To volunteer, e- mail info@spellingbeeofcanada.ca. For more information about the Spelling Bee, contact Julie Spence at 416-746-0072 or 1-866-244-0244. W ISH BIG Excludes items in Rob McIntosh China & Crystal Shops and Lands’ End®department located in selected Sears stores, purchases from Licensed Departments and items in our Toronto Street Shops. Jewellery & watches not available in all stores. While quantities last. Selection will vary by store. Offer valid at Sears Department stores only. *On approved credit. Sears Card purchases will receive Sears Club™ Points. Sears MasterCard purchases will receive Colours®Points. MONDAY & TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 & 12, 2006 2 DAYS ONLY! save an EXTRA 30 % off the already-reduced clearance prices of men’s, women’s & kids’ fashions, fo otwear, luggage, women’s intimate apparel, hosiery & accessories, jewellery & watches when you use your Sears Card*or Sears®MasterCard®* It all happens during our Surprise Sale! NE123G606 © 2006. Sears Canada Inc. W ISH BIG PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • 905-420-8000 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com NAME DROPPING durhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 “Happy birthday to our lit- tle princess Makayla Short, turning three on Dec. 19. Love, Mommy and Daddy, Joshua and Jessie, Memere and Pepere, Nanny and Poppy, and all of your aunts, uncles and cousins.” “Our little princess Brook- lyn Fralic turns three Dec. 15. You are growing up so fast, you are no longer our little baby, you are now our beautiful little girl. Love you to the moon and back, Mom- mie, Daddy, Kolby, Nana, Pa and Uncle Darren.” “Will Thurston of Pickering turned 14 on Oct. 23. All the best Will from Mom, Dad, Jenna, Petra and Bradley, and all your friends and relatives.” “Petra Reiss and Bradley Wilson were married on Oct. 7 at the Tam Heather Curling and Tennis Club in Scarborough. All the best to the newlyweds from Char, Gord, Will, Jayne and Jerry.” “Happy first birthday to our little man Cameron, who turned one on Oct. 14. Mommy and Daddy love you and cherish you so much. Also sending birth- day wishes are Nanny and Poppy Stride, Grandma and Grandpa Kewell, Aunt Ta mmy and Uncle Spencer, Auntie April and Uncle Dale, Aunt Te rri-lynn and Uncle Mike, and all your cousins, friends and family.” “It was 12 years on Oct. 6 for the Karate Kid, Drew Munro. Sending tons of love were your Dad, Mom, Grand- ma, Poppa, Granny and the rest of the family. Special birthday wishes came from brother Zachary.” “Happy third birthday to Adam Radacz Oct. 22. You’re becoming quite a chatterbug at home and a good help- er to Daddy, Mommy and Emily. Lots of love always from your Mommy, Daddy, big sister Emily, Grandma, Papa, Oma and family.” “Happy fifth birthday to Emily Radacz Oct. 7. You’re our special princess and a great helper for Mommy, Daddy and Adam. Lots of love always from Daddy, Mommy, brother Adam, Papa, Grandma, Oma and family.” “Happy birthday to our charming prince Jasdeep Beesla (Jesse), who cel- ebrated his sixth birthday on Oct. 15. Lots of hugs and kisses from Mom, Dad, Ser- ena, Jaspal and Nani Ji.” “Rebecca Hopper turned nine and is doing fine! Happy birthday wishes went out to Rebecca on Oct. 13. Hugs, kisses and all the best birthday wishes from Mom, Dad and little brother Nathan.” “Happy ninth birthday went out to our princess, Alliza Marie Thoms, on Oct. 7. We love you comes from Daddy, Mommy, Cris, Lola, Papa, uncles, auntie, cous- ins and friends.” “Happy birthday wishes went out to Quentin Hyatt Brackenbury, who turned 12 on Sept. 10. Lots of love from Mom, Dad and Ka- price.” “Unbelievable! Double dig- its! Happy 10th birthday Kayleigh on Oct. 17. Our little girl is growing up. Being a tween is an excit- ing journey. Remember, we will always be right beside you. Love always from Dad, Mom, Colin, Grandma, Baby and Stretch too.” “Birthday wishes went out to Rachael Currie-Wraith, who celebrated her 19th birthday on Oct. 21. Love and best wishes from Mom and Graham.” “Happy birthday wishes to a very special granddaugh- ter, Jennifer Campbell, who celebrated her 19th birth- day Oct. 14. Much love and best wishes from Grandma Dorothy in Huntsville.” “On Oct. 27. Gerard and Betty McCusker celebrat- ed their 50th anniversary. Yo ur family, the McCuskers, Rivests, Forresters, Howells and Regans, wish you all the best in years to come. Lots of love.” “Jerry and Ann Rice of Belleville and Terry and Diane Cretney of Ajax are thrilled to announce the en- gagement of their children Alanna Jane Rice and Mark Wayne Cretney. The couple will be married on June 23, 2007 in Picton, Ontario.” Meghan is a big sister. On Oct. 5, she turned two. Wishing Meghan a happy birthday were parents Mike and Paula, baby sister Ju- liana, her aunts, uncles and grandparents from the Papagni and Lindsey fami- lies.” “Frank and Lee Kimball of Pickering are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Kelly Lee to Michael D’Agostino of Brampton, the son of Ro- sina Savaglio. The wedding is planned for November, 2007. We wish them many, many happy years togeth- er.” Matthew Ramsay turned nine on Nov. 28. We want to wish him the best birth- day ever. We love you very much, MaMa and Grandpa, Mommy, and Uncle John, and all your pets.” “Look who turned three on Nov. 3. It’s Madison Sepetis. We hope you had a great day. Lots of love, hugs and kisses from Auntie Shawntal, Uncle Mike and, of course, Daddy.” “Faiz turns 10 on Dec. 12. Happy birthday Faiz from Mom, Dad, Navaz, Afzal Grandmas, uncles and aunts. Hurray! You’re into the double digits and can now take on new respon- sibilities. Have fun at your party.” Marleen Timperio and Mark Revill are engaged. The wedding is set for June 9 at Viamede Resort. Mark is the son of Karen and Paul Revill of Pickering, and Mar- leen is the daughter of Ei- leen and Tony Timperio of Peterborough. The couple met in Peterborough, where Mark went to work at G.E. “Happy birthday Sheryl on Nov. 30. Lots of love from Mom, Dad and Nicole.” 1794 Liverpool Road Pickering 905-831-5431 THIS WEEK’S CAKE WINNERS ARE: 1. Matthew Ramsay 2. Alliza Thoms 3. Jasdeep Beesla Winners may go directly to Baskin Robbins to receive their FREE cake. (Please provide identification)BAS KI N ROB BI NSPRIZE VALID UNTIL Sunday, December 17, 2006 Only 15 Shopping Days until Christmas... ADVERTISING FEATURE CHRISTMAS WRAP-UP Look in-side for best buys from local retailers! TheGreatThe Great ChristmasWarehouseSaleChristmas Warehouse Sale Now Open November 9 to December 24 Super Specials on...Super Specials on... Gift Wrap, boxed chocolate, candles, decorative tins, designer watches, Gourmet Hot Chocolate, Sports Gifts, Gift Baskets and lots more... Pickering StorePickering Store 1735 Bayly St., Unit 12 Bayly St. just East of Brock Rd. Right across from Tim Horton’s 905-250-9621 Store HoursStore Hours Mon - Wed: 9am to 6pm Thurs/Fri: 9am to 9pm Sat: 9 am to 6pm Sun: 12pm to 5pm Computer games, toys and so much more!! Lots of Toronto Maple Leafs Gift Items Great Deals on...Great Deals on... Stocking Stuff ers, Teachers and Coaches Gifts, Gift Exchanges, Client Gifts, Hostess Gifts.60 Randall Drive, Ajax • 905-619-263660 Randall Drive, Ajax • 905-619-2636 www.safaribarandgrill.com Need Ideas for Holiday Giving? ...Safari Gift Certifi cates CelebrateCelebrate New Years withNew Years with Safari Bar and GrillSafari Bar and Grill Martini Bar Four Course Meal Musical Stylings of “Kick” Dancing Champagne $75 per person Call to reserve durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 ADVERTISING FEATURE Wr apped up and ready to go There is nothing more exciting to kids than a Christmas tree loaded with presents. Glittery paper and bows in every shade and print imaginable make for extra-special presents and add to the excitement. Of course, you don’t have to go the usual route when wrapping Christmas gifts. You can choose something other than the rows upon rows of traditional wrapping paper and bows you will fi nd when shopping. To make your Christmas gifts unique, consider wrapping them in any of these alternatives: • Calendars. Pull apart calendars and use them to create quick, unique gift wrap. The glossier the calendars, the better gift wrap they will make. • Children’s art. Don’t want to throw your children’s artwork away? Get their permission and use it as gift wrap instead. Grandparents will love it. • Comic strips. Save those Sunday comics and wrap gifts for children in their favourite characters. Older kids will like it, too. • Fabric. Turn old scraps of material or inexpensive remnants into gift wrap. If you know how to sew, you can even make your own gift bags. • Maps. Purchase some inexpensive maps and wrap gifts in them. Friends and family hailing from different provinces or countries will really appreciate it. • Photo copies. Got some favourite photos? Blow them up on a copier and use them as gift wrap. For a sleek look, consider going with black and white copies. • Wallpaper samples. Make use of any wallpaper samples as gift wrap. Sturdy and strong, wallpaper samples will work especially well for heavier gifts. Many people top their packages with bows. While you can purchase ready-made bows, you can also make your own from scrap pieces of fabric, or you can get even more creative and consider using any of the following: • Beads. Add a touch of glamour to gifts by tying them with a string of beads. • Leashes. Give recipients a hint as to what is inside by topping off pet-related gifts with a leash. • Lace. Add a dash of romance to gifts with bows made of lace. • Old ties and belts. Clean out the closet and transform any old ties and belts into interesting bows. • Pine cones. Give gifts the natural touch with pine cones. • String. Tie up gifts the old-fashioned way with string. • Wire. Dazzle recipients’ imagination with masterpiece gifts complete with work- of-art wire bows. These are just some ideas for turning the ordinary into creative gift wrap and bows. 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The main feature most people look for when purchasing a digital camera is the megapixel count. A megapixel measures the amount of data from an image that is captured by a camera’s sensor. While most people assume that a camera with a higher megapixel count equals a better digital camera, this isn’t necessarily true. The amount of megapixels you need depends largely on your printing needs. A digital camera with three megapixels is perfectly fi ne if you want 4x6 prints for your photo album. However, if you plan on using your camera to produce larger prints or even computer-based scrap booking, you may want to purchase a camera with a four or higher megapixel count. Narrow in on Optical Zoom A camera’s zoom function allows users to get a close-up view of your subject from a distance. Zoom functions can be either optical or digital. Generally, an optical zoom function produces a better image than digital zoom. Optical zoom changes the magnifi cation of an image with the camera’s actual optical glass before the image reaches the imaging sensor. Optical zoom is a key feature to consider if the camera will be used for faraway fast-action shots. Ta ke Your Camera for a Test Drive Before purchasing a camera, make sure to do your homework and test drive the model. Get a sense of its weight and the lag time between snapping photos. Pay close attention to the camera’s menu functions. Some models on the market today have a range of shooting modes that allow you to customize the settings of the shot. For example Fuji’s F30 digital camera gives users the option of 15 shooting modes based on the environment – from shooting underwater to shooting in snow – to capture that vibrant shot. Protect Yourself In order to get the most out of your digital camera, make sure that you choose a model that offers a healthy warranty. Certain brands, such as Fujifi lm are now offering three-year warranties on their latest cameras. This allows you to have the assurance and confi dence in your latest investment. Remember, the key to selecting the right digital camera is to choose one that suits your individual picture-taking needs. Take your time and investigate all of your options before making that fi nal decision. Selecting the right digital camera for that perfect holiday gift By News Canada Simple tips for enjoying great holiday photos Whether you’re an amateur or professional photographer, you’ll likely want to capture the spirit of the holiday season. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of your holiday snapshots. • Capture the moment: Keep your digital camera handy at all times so that you’re ready to go when the right opportunity arises. • Change your view: Experiment with different angles. Try shooting from a child’s viewpoint, or looking down on a subject to get a unique and memorable shot. • Steady the camera: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, with your best foot slightly forward. Keep your elbows close to your sides. • Stay in the dark: Make sure that you know the reach of your fl ash and stay within that distance. • Let kids record their own world: Give your kids the camera for truly creative and unique photos. Unwanted photos can simply be deleted with the press of a button. • Display your photos: Share your photos over email, in a scrapbook or display prints in a frame. • Have Fun: Don’t just photograph people - there’s a whole other world waiting to be captured. Recreate your memories by framing an evergreen tree, the gifts that are under it or a falling snowfl ake. From our family to yours, we wish you all the best over the holiday season and every happiness in the New Year. Mark Holland Member of Parliament, Ajax-Pickering www.markholland.ca 92 Church Street South, Suite 106, Ajax, ON L1S 6B4 Tel: (905) 426-6808 — Fax: (905) 426-9564 E-mail: hollam@parl.gc.ca Happy Holidays from the Hollands Christmas CampsChristmas Camps andand Winter RegistrationWinter Registration Family Owned & Operated Registering now for winter sessions Birthday Parties If you have a camp or something fun for kids, call Cori at 905-683-5110 ext. 228 to advertise in this special feature. Free Registration/Assessment NightFree Registration/Assessment Night Tuesday, December 12th 6-7pm Pickering Recreation Centre Learn the ‘Fundamentals’ of COMPETITIVE SWIMMING!Learn to swim fast with proper technique! Call our Registrar: 905-837-8999 * Coaches will be on deck for FREE assessment durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 &Merry Christmas Happy New Year 2007! 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Smoked hams, smoked turkey, peardrax and many other items for the holiday season. 145 Kingston Road ~ 905-426-2111 (across from Costco – behind McDonald’s) Jamaican Gold Dry Sorrel $1.99 Grace Split Peas $1.292 kg $16.50case of 24 cans Grace Small Coconut Water Grace Green Pigeon Peas 99¢ea425 ml $23.00case of 24 cans Grace Large Coconut Water *We carry a variety of ~salted meats ~fresh fi sh ~ox tails ~ducks ~chicken THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 15 A/Pdurhamregion.com The worst physicalThe worst physical abuses occurs in...abuses occurs in... the most intimatethe most intimate relationshipsrelationships SpousalSpousal abuseabuse is ais a crimecrime Boys who witness abuseBoys who witness abuse have a...have a... ...1000% greater chance...1000% greater chance of becoming an abuserof becoming an abuser themselvesthemselves Domestic violenceDomestic violence occurs in families from...occurs in families from... ...all walks of life...all walks of life Domestic violence is theDomestic violence is the leading cause of injury...leading cause of injury... ...to women...to women between 15 - 44between 15 - 44 Abuse tends toAbuse tends to escalate...escalate... becoming increasinglybecoming increasingly more frequentmore frequent and severeand severe Every 90 seconds,Every 90 seconds, somehwere in Canadasomehwere in Canada someone is sexuallysomeone is sexually assaultedassaulted V iolence is aViolence is a learned behaviourlearned behaviour of Canadian women have been victims of at least one act of physical and/or sexual violence since the age of 16. 51%51% It is the season once again when our thoughts turn to Peace on Earth, goodwill to all and to spending time with our loved ones. We search the malls for just the right gift for our friends and family and imagine the sparkle in their eyes as they unwrap the gift. Th ey know that it is your way of saying, I love you and you are a valued human being. Th ere is another side to love that 51% of women in Canada have felt. Th ose are the women who have expe- rienced violence in their lives. It is the kind of “love” that no one talks about. W hen a woman’s partner abuses her it is often because of her love for that partner she does not report the violence. It is out of the love for her children that prevents her from leav- ing with them into an uncertain future and it is the lack of love for herself that keeps her in a violent relation- ship. When women and their part- ners come together to form a family there is often great love but as time passes some relationships become controlling, abusive and violent. Th is is the LOVE THAT HURTS. At Herizon House we work with women and children who have left relation- ships that started with love and end- ed with hate and violence. For these women love is a very confusing term. Th ey have very confl icted feelings about their partners that are often not c learly understood by others or even themselves. Th eir love makes them vulnerable to abuse. Th ey often toler- ate violence in their lives because it is followed by what professionals call “the honeymoon period”. Partner vi- olence is usually followed by a period of caring and special treatment that lulls the woman into thinking that things will be better, diff erent and loving again. In Canada more than 100,000 women and children seek safety in more than 480 shelters each year. Th ey sometimes speak of love but mostly they speak of fear, control, pain and the threat of death. No, it is not pleasant to think of what is happen- ing to these women when we are all focusing on peace on earth but it is the reality. So as you celebrate the holidays, please enjoy the peace and serenity that you are your family have earned. If you are a woman living in an abu- sive relationship, don’t wait another minute. Call Herizon House for help and support, even if you can’t come to the shelter our Outreach Councillors will help you to escape safely. O ur crisis line number is 1 866 HERIZON (1 866 437 4966) or lo- cally 905 426 2181. Th e fi rst step to Hope is only a phone call away. Love shouldn’t hurt Thank you to our donors HERIZON HOUSE WISHES TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ALL OF OUR DONORS IN THE PAST YEAR. EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU HAS HELPED TO SAVE AND REBUILD LIVES OF WOMEN FROM OUR OWN COMMUNITY. EVERY DONATION LARGE OR SMALL MAKES A DIFFERENCE!! During the holiday season our shelter will be full of women and children who are fl eeing violence. Many of them will come with just the clothes on their backs. We desperately need monetary do- nations or gifts certifi cates to cover items we are not funded for. When they are fl eeing with their children from an abusive partner women are often faced with bring- ing only what can be packed in a few bags. Picture yourself having to decide what you would bring with you in this situation! Usually women bring important papers, pictures of their families and enough clothing for a couple of days. Th ese women and children need money for warm c lothing, nightwear, personal hygiene items, shoes and replacement school supplies. It is through your generosity that we are able to give them funds to purchase these basic items and main- tain their dignity in the community. For the women and children spend- ing Christmas with us your donation of new clothing, items for women and older children would be much appreci- ated. We receive many toys at Christ- mas for young children but often the others are left out. If you want to share the joy of the holidays, please think of Moms and teens too!!! We will be graciously accepting Christmas donations beginning Mon- day December 11th from 9:00am to 5:00pm weekdays Here’s how you can help We also appreciate gifts like... • pyjamas • slippers • socks • underwear • bed linen • blankets • small appliances • kitchen supplies It has been a great privilege to serve as the Board Chairman of Herizon House for the past two years. Dur- ing that time we have seen tremendous growth in both our services and the number of women and children the shelter has served. We have recruit- ed new Board Members who bring a great diversity of skills to assist the Executive Director and staff in ensur- ing that we provide excellent programs and are accountable to our community, our donors and the women we serve. It has been a period of great growth for the shelter. Th e Board of Direc- tors have created a Strategic Plan and an Operational Plan that will guide the shelter’s operation in the coming years. We are a strong board who take our responsibilities to our community seriously. We are committed to end- ing violence in our community and dedicated to supporting the women and children we serve. I wish to thank the Director’s, the staff and the com- munity for their energy and vision and their continued hard work on behalf of Herizon House. Message from the Board Chair I t is my great pleasure and privilege to lead Herizon House as its Exec- utive Director. I bring to you some comments that women have made about their stay at Herizon House. Th eir words are more important and meaningful than anything that I could say. We ask women at the end of their stay what has been helpful to them and what we could do better. Here’s what they said. “I was fi nally able to leave my abuser because you all believed me, held my hand as I cried, helped me to see that I don’t deserve to be beaten and it is not my fault.” “I never realized how the abuse was af- fecting my kids until I talked about it with them at the shelter. You never judged me for not leaving but helped me to get my life back” Catherine Carney-White Executive Director HERIZON HOUSE SERVICES 24 HOUR CRISIS PHONE SERVICES EMERGENCY SHELTER ASSISTANCE TO FIND HOUSING LEGAL SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING OUTREACH COUNSELLING TRANSITIONAL SUPPORT FOR WOMEN LEAVING ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS CHILDRENS PROGRAMS ALL OF OUR SERVICES ARE FREE IF YOU ARE A WOMAN IN CRISIS CALL 905.426.2181 OR 1.866.437.4966 We are always seeking mem- bers from the community to join our volunteer team. Volunteers are needed in various pro- gram and services areas, and Herizon House strives to match volunteers with tasks that provide for an enrich- ing experience and that makes use of the skills volunteers have to off er. Some of the areas where volunteers typically provide assistance include: • Administrative Support • Charity Bingo Program • Donations Program • Women and Children’s Program • Driving/Transportation of Clients • Special Events and Fundraising Initiatives. Th e staff of Herizon House would also like to take this opportunity to thank all of our current volun- teers for all their hard work this past year. We do not know where we would be without your endless commitment and support! If you would like to inquire about any of our volunteer opportunities please contact Tasha our Volunteer Coordi- nator at 905-426-1064 ext 2226 or volunteer@herizonhouse.com. Volunteering at Herizon House means you are helping other take the “fi rst step towards HOPE.” Looking to volunteer Extended hours... Weekday 9am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 12pm Please note we are not accepting donations after 5 pm Thursday, December 14. Special mention to Scotiabank our annual Gala sponsor. Th e Knights of Columbus and Faith Family Church who raised funds to help us purchase a van for our shel- ter. Th anks to I.O.D.E. Rouge Val- ley Chapter and TD Canada Trust for their loyal support throughout the year. To the many others who provided funds, blankets, fl owers, food, clothing, knitted goods, diapers, toothpaste and many other items. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 17 A/P ADVERTISING FEATURE Christmas is fast approaching and you can’t wait to “deck the halls” and “ride in a one-horse open sleigh.” You love Christmas carols, and you take great pride in the fact you can remember the words to all of the songs... or can you? Here is a little quiz to test your knowledge of Christmas carols. 1. What song opens with the line, “Chestnuts roasting on an open fi re”? Who wrote it? 2. Who sang “Jingle Bell Rock”? When was it released? 3. Who wrote “Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer”? When was it released? 4. What song did Sid Tepper and Roy Bennett write? When was it released? 5. What movie features Judy Garland singing, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”? When was the movie released? 6. What song can be heard outside Scrooge’s offi ce in A Christmas Carol? 7. What song contains the line, “Sing, choirs of angles, sing in exultation”? 8. What song did Katherine Davis, Harry Onorati and Harry Simeone write? When did they do so? 9. What was White Christmas the fi rst movie to be made in? 10. How old was Jimmy Boyd when he sang, “I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus”? 11. When was “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” released? 12. Who wrote, “O Come, All Ye Faithful”? When did they do so? 13. What song did the Gemini 6 astronauts broadcast from space on Dec. 16, 1965? 14. What song did Thurl Ravenscroft sing in How the Grinch Stole Christmas? 15. Who wrote “Frosty the Snowman”? When did they do so? 16. When was the earliest collection of Christmas carols written? 17. Which two Grammy awards did “The Chipmunk Song” receive in 1958? 18. What was “Silent Night” originally intended to be? Who wrote it and when? 19. What movie features the introduction of the song, “White Christmas,” from Bing Crosby? Who sings it with him? 20. Who wrote “Winter Wonderland”? When was it fi rst published? How Well Do You Know...? Answers: 1. “The Christmas Song,” Mel Torme 2. Bobby Helms, 1957 3. Randy Brooks, 1979 4. “Nuttin’ for Christmas,” 1955 5. Meet Me in St. Louis, 1944 6. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” 7. “O Come, All Ye Faithful” 8. “Little Drummer Boy,” 1958 9. Vista-Vision 10. 12 11. 1984 12. John Francis Wade, 1743 13. “J ingle Bells” 14. “You Are a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” 15. Steve “Jack” Rollins and Steve Nelson, 1950 16. 1521 17. “Best Comedy Performance” and “Best Recording for Children” 18. A poem, Austrian priest Joseph Morh, 1816 19. Holiday Inn, Marjorie Reynolds 20. Felix Bernard (composer) and Richard B. Smith (lyricist), 1934 The holiday season is about to start, and this year, you’re truly getting into the spirit by decorating every nook and cranny inside and outside your home. For the fi rst time ever, you’re putting up Christmas lights on the exterior of your home. Congratulations. Here are some tips. First, go outside and take a good look around your home. Right away, you will probably see several key areas that need to be lit up. These may include evergreens, bushes, porches and more. Eaves are another popular place where many people choose to string lights, but be wary if yours are high or diffi cult to get to. You don’t want to risk life and limb stringing up lights and removing them later. To fully determine the amount of lights you will need, consider the type of lights you plan to use as well. Do you want regular, specialty, full-size or miniature lights? Depending upon your choice, you may need more lights per foot of length you plan to cover. While experts recommend 50 full-size lights per one foot of length for trees and bushes, for example, you may need double that if you are using specialty or miniature lights. After you have a general idea of the amount and type of lights you will need, you can then go shopping. Try to fi nd light strings that can be plugged into each other and are fairly short. That way, if a string burns out, it will be easier to replace. Make certain the strings are rated by the Underwriter’s Laboratories and are designed for outdoor use. Finally, check with the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure the light sets you purchased have not been recalled. As soon as you have completed your shopping, you can start thinking about putting them up. Try to select a warmer day and start early in the morning when daylight is ample. Recruit a friend or family member to help you and work carefully to string the lights. Use a ladder when needed and be sure to sit down while on the roof. Do not stand up–you could easily fall–and don’t overload sockets. To make lighting more convenient, use a timer if at all possible. 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Hiding under the bed, licking itself constantly, whining and pacing, or clinging to you are all signs of a stressed- out pet. Although they don’t have to deal with the hassles of holiday crowds, pets can still be affected by the stress of the holiday season. There are certain steps that you can take, however, to make this time of the year easier on your pet. Use non-toxic products when decorating and anchor the tree so that your pet can’t knock it over. Place fragile ornaments and edible decorations like gingerbread men at the top of the tree. Be wary of using tinsel, which can cause intestinal blockage in pets when eaten, and make sure your pet doesn’t eat the needles of the tree, which can also cause intestinal blockage. Keep all cords and holiday plants out of the reach of your pet, and place lit candles on high shelves. Gifts require extra precautions. Pets have been known to get into packages that contain food, so if you receive any packages in the mail containing food, put them out of your pet’s reach. When wrapping gifts, keep the wrapping supplies away from your pet and put everything away as soon as you are fi nished. Put your pet in another room so they can’t bolt out of the front door whenever company comes over. Make sure your pet is wearing an I.D. tag just in case they manage to escape. Don’t feed your pet from the dinner table and don’t let guests do so either. Keep chocolate away from your pet. Small amounts can cause vomiting and diarrhea, while large amounts can cause abnormal heart rhythms, nervous system malfunctions, and in some cases, death. Keep all alcoholic beverages away from your pet as well. All it takes is just one ounce of alcohol to put a small dog into a coma. Should you ever feel that your pet has eaten something they shouldn’t, don’t hesitate to call your vet right away. Fa ce it. 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Before you know it, what was supposed to be many fun days of shopping turns into one irritating wait after another. Each time, you come home with a grouchy disposition and achy feet. While there’s not a lot you can do about having to stand in line, there are some steps you can take to make shopping during the holiday season easier and more fun. Here’s how. Shoes, shoes, shoes. It’s all about the shoes when shopping for Christmas gifts. Yo u need to wear quality walking shoes with ample padding and good shock absorption. Heels and fl ats will not cut it and will only torture your feet. Carts, carts, carts. Use a cart whenever possible, even for a few things. Don’t kill your back and feet carrying a ton of stuff around the store or out to your vehicle if you don’t have to. Less, less, less. Less is more, especially when shopping for Christmas presents and carrying around purchases. Don’t break your back and waste precious energy hauling around loads of bags. Take time out to return loads to the vehicle. Yo u will be able to maneuver more easily through store aisles with less stuff in hand. Waiting will be less tiring as well. If you happen to have a few bags while you are waiting in line, set them down next to you and slide them with your feet as you move up to the checkout counter. Move, move, move. Keep moving when standing in line. Bend your knees-don’t lock them. This will cut off circulation and eventually your legs will give way. Stretch, rotate and shift. This will prevent your body from getting stiff and becoming achy. Break, break, break. Take frequent breaks while shopping for Christmas gifts. Grab a snack and sit down for a few minutes to give your body ample time to rest and recuperate. Don’t keep steaming along until you have nothing left. These are just some of the tips you can follow to make your holiday shipping a lot less tiring, especially as you fi nd yourself waiting in line after line. Above all, try to stay positive. 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Contact our BONUSPAK Advertising Consultants at 905.683.5110 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers junior ‘A’ hockey league team hosts the St. Michael’s Buzzers at the Pickering Recreation Complex tonight (Sunday) at 6:30 p.m. Tr ojans Metro Bowled over Penalties, turnovers wreak havoc on defending champs in 18-0 loss to St. Mike’s By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — The Pickering High School Trojans’ attempt to repeat as Metro Bowl champions fell on hard times at the Rogers Centre in To ronto on Thursday night. In a contest where positively ev- erything went wrong for the defend- ing champs, the Toronto indepen- dent school champion St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues took full advan- tage en route to a stupefyingly easy 18-0 romp at the 25th annual GTA football showcase. The Kerry Blues, who last won the Metro Bowl in 2004 when they last beat the Trojans, were up 10-0 at half time and, after a scoreless third quarter, outpaced the flagging Tro- jans in the final quarter to capture the school’s fifth title in the history of the Bowl game. Pen- alties -- includ- ing five straight calls against them com- pared to none whistled on the Kerry Blues in the first half -- wreaked havoc with the Trojans. Early in the first quarter, an interception by Gha- rone McLean was called back on a penalty. Later in the quarter, a long gainer off a pass from quarterback James McIntosh to receiver Andrew Spence was brought back on a face-masking call. In the second quarter, a clipping call nullified a 90-yard touchdown on a punt return by Nicoli Welling- ton. All of these infractions, not to mention turnovers, said Trojans’ head coach John Martini, thwarted any chance for his squad to get into the flow of the big game. “The calls against us on the big plays really hurt us. The punt re- turn was called back, a couple of offsides at the wrong time. That re- ally changed the momentum for us. If we had of scored on that long ball (to Spence) early in the game, I think that would have made a huge difference to us,” said a downcast Martini following the heartbreaking loss. Martini, however, was compli- mentary of the Kerry Blues, noting their interior defence kept the Tro- jans’ backfield from breaking out in the contest and was in the face of McIntosh throughout the contest. “You’ve got to give them credit, they controlled the interior and that was the difference in the game I think,” said Martini. “Hat’s off to them. They’re a well-coached team. They have a great offensive line.” Mostly, the Trojans’ defence couldn’t contend with the Kerry Blues’ strong running attack, keyed by tailback Eddie Houghton, who was a workhorse. He carried for ap- proximately 80 yards in the first half and continued to be a force in the final half, including a long gainer that helped set up the Kerry Blues’ second touchdown, which effective- ly turned the lights out on a Trojans’ comeback. St. Mike’s scored early in the sec- ond quarter, with quarterback Chris Rossetti on the quarterback keeper up the middle from about a yard out. The offensive series was kept alive after St. Mike’s took a third- down gamble with five yards to go at the Pickering 15-yard line. Hough- ton got the call, carrying for the cru- cial first down to the Pickering four- yard line. Two plays, and a Pickering offside later, Rossetti carried it in for the major. St. Mike’s added to its total in the last minute of the second quar- ter, with Andrew Corso booting a 21-yard field goal to put the Kerry Blues in front 10-0 with 41 seconds remaining in the half. After a scoreless third quarter, St. Mike’s padded its lead. With the Kerry Blues facing second-down- and-10 from the Pickering 39-yard line, Rossetti connected with receiv- er Alex Francella on a pass-and-run play down the left side for the touch- down. Corso was good on the convert. Late in the fourth quarter, St. Mike’s was awarded a single point after a missed field goal by Corso. Despite the crushing loss, Martini was more than pleased with his club throughout the season, pointing out that making it to the Metro Bowl in three consecutive seasons is some- thing to be proud of. “We’re very happy with our sea- son. We’ve made it to the Metro Bowl three years in a row. I’m not sure too many teams can boast that record.” Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Pickering High School Trojans’ wide receiver Juevol Myles is tackled late in the fourth quarter of Thursday’s 2006 Metro Bowl final against the St. Michael’s College Kerry Blues at Rogers Centre in Toronto. Pickering High lost 18-0. Minor atom Raiders perfect at Power Play tourney Down Central Ontario Wolves in final DURHAM — Two goals late in the third period allowed the Ajax- Pickering Raiders minor atom ‘AAA’ rep hockey team to nip the Central Ontario Wolves 5-3 in the final of the 2006 Guelph Power Play Tournament recently. With the score knotted at 3-3 in the third period, the Raiders pulled away with the game win- ner by Jesse Fitzsimmons with 4:18 remaining in the game. Mar- shall Lockhart and Liam Wozney drew assists on the play. Jason Wise netted an empty- net marker, assisted by Wozney, with six seconds left to secure the championship for Ajax- Pickering. Lucas Thomson, Wise and Ja cob Smith scored earlier mark- ers for the Raiders. Other assists went to Mathew McConnach with two, Robert Clarke, Lucas Thompson, Marcus Crawford and Michael Boyd. Goalie Conor McCollum earned the win in the final. The Raiders advanced to the final with a 4-2 semifinal vic- tory over the host Guelph Junior Storm. In round-robin action, the Raiders emerged unscathed with a perfect 3-0 record. In Game 1, the Raiders sunk the Huron-Perth Lakers 4-2. In Game 2, the Ajax-Pickering atoms ran roughshod over the York-Simcoe Express 5-1 and, in Game 3, fin- ished preliminary play with a 4-3 win over the Niagara Falls Thun- der. Mathew Saunders, Alex Sch- weitzer and Thomas Grant played solid defence throughout the tournament. Great offensive plays by Andrew Hughes and Dallas Haselden contributed to the tourney vic- tory on offence. McCollum and Troy Timpano shared the goaltending duties in the tourney, providing strong work. 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Pickering Athletic Centre’s Tiara Mc- Cleary and Kaitlyn Trach finished one- two in the Level 5 age 9 category in their first meet at the provincial level. Competing against 13 other athletes, McCleary finished third on vault, sec- ond on uneven parallel bars, first on balance beam and second on floor ex- ercise. Meanwhile, Trach finished sixth on vault, first on bars, second on beam and first on floor. In Level 5 age 10 (Group ‘B’) PAC’s Katie Towers topped the category, which attracted 14 athletes. She fin- ished first on vault, fifth on bars, third on beam and fifth on floor. Meanwhile, Rebecca Brown was eighth overall, with a seventh on vault, first on bars, ninth on beam and second on floor. Adrianna Sanidas, also of the PAC, captured top spot in Level 5 age 10 (Group ‘A’), which had 14 competitors. Sanidas was third on vault, first on bars, third on beam and second on floor. Ve r enna Herrman, competing for the PA C in the Level 6 age 11 category, finished fourth overall out of seven ath- letes. She placed third on vault and bars, fifth on beam and first on floor. Hailey Olynyk placed first overall for the PAC in Level 5 age 12-13 out of 13 competitors. Olynyk finished second on vault, first on bars, sixth on beam and first on floor. Clubmate Heather Putos, who was competing provincially for the first time, placed third overall with a fourth on vault, third on bars, fifth on beam and fourth on floor. Emily Towers placed second overall against 11 other athletes in the Level 7 age 14-and-over bracket. Towers fin- ished first on vault, fifth on bars, second on beam and third on floor. Alexandra Clayton placed fifth all-round with a second on vault, seventh on bars, ninth on beam and second on floor. Alexandra Large captured second spot in the Level 7 age 12-13 category for the PAC. A total of 17 athletes com- peted in the division. Large finished first on vault, eighth on bars, fifth on beam and first on floor. Sydney Marcoux took top spot in the Level 7 age 10-11 age group, beat- ing out six others in the category. She earned a third on vault and bars, first on beam and a second on floor. Teammate Samantha Smedley was sixth overall, placing fifth on vault and bars, sixth on beam and fifth on floor. In the Level 8 age 12-13 division, Maya Swami was second overall. She placed second on vault and bars, first on beam and third on floor. The next provincial qualifier is in St. Catharines in late January. The Pickering Athletic Centre hosts the third provincial qualifier the weekend of Feb. 16. Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Sydney Marcoux, of the Pickering Athletic Centre, charges toward the vault during the First Provincial Gymnastics Qualifier hosted by the Pickering Club last weekend. Mar- coux ended up in third place on vault in her age group. 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(905) 668-7332 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 BLISS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE a high end full service bridal salon in Whitby, is looking for a dynamic, professional, stylish individual with sales experience to become part of our team. Knowledge of women's apparel an asset. Part-time/full-time posi- tion available. Fax resume to 905-982-0692 or email: blissbridalboutique@bellnet.ca INSIDE/OUTSIDE SALES Professionals Wanted- Telemar- keters Wanted - Work from Home or Office. Great opportunity for the right people. Training pro- vided. Email resume to: blackhawk77777@sympatico.ca or call Bill at (905)435-1052. SLUSH PUPPIE CANADA Inc. is looking for a dynamic salesper- son to develop the Eastern GTA, Durham, Peterborough and Northumberland regions. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years sales experi- ence (Within food industry may be an asset). In addition, the ap- plicant must be self motivated, re- liable, responsible and capable of managing and supervising a ser- vice technician. WINDOWS, WORD, EXCEL knowledge is also an asset. Base salary, com- missions, bonuses, car allowance and other benefits. Please send resumes to: Paul Pageau at 819- 777-3694 (FAX) or by e-mail at pageau@slush-puppie.com SALES HELP required for new health store in Pickering Town Centre. 30-40 hours/week. Health knowledge required. Call 416- 606-7995 Busy Cobourg practise requires CERTIFIED DENTAL ASSISTANT for full time hygiene coordination position Please fax resume to 905-372-9439 CHIROPRACTIC CENTRE IN Pickering looking fo a P/T RMT for Jan, Feb, March 07. Please fax resume to: 905-420-9210. DELWYN NURSING AGENCY and Services now accepting ap- plications or resumes for RNs and RPNs, with long term care experience, for Durham Region and surrounding areas. Fax re- sumes to 905-723-0103 or call (416)988-3473. DENTAL ASSISTANT position available. Full-time required for busy Pickering office. Mainly evenings and alternate Satur- days. Please fax resume to (905)837-0468 DENTAL ASSISTANT,full time evening and Saturday hours, Pickering office, new grads wel- come. Call 905-831-6666 ask for Coral or fax resumes 905-831- 7094. EXPERIENCED MEDICAL re- ceptionist needed for family prac- tice/walk in clinic. Experience a must. OHIP billing required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends. Please fax resume to: Janice (905)430-6416. Full Time Dental Receptionist needed for Busy Cobourg practice Experience in Dental Field required Fax resume to: 905-372-9439 LOOKING FOR DEPENDABLE sports minded and caring people to support a man with a develop- mental disability in his own home. Needing someone available weekdays or every other week- end. Car necessary. Send re- sume to Info@dafrs.Com or fax (905) 436-3587 Ref RA1. PART TIME DENTAL Reception- ist-Assistant for orthodontic office. Experience preferred. Please send resume to: ejpong@yahoo.com REHABILITATION ASSISTANT, part-time or casual basis to work with clients primarily neurological. Experience in stroke and brain injury preferred. In community, East GTA and/or Whitby area. Car required. Fax resume to: 416-445-3942 or email toronto@interactionrehab.com RMT REQUIRED for newly es- tablished acupuncture clinic in Whitby, in a brand new plaza. Excellent opportunity for cross-re- ferrals. Please contact (905)922- 2232 for further details RMT REQUIRED FOR Physio/Massage Clinic in Ajax. Hours are negotiable. Please fax resume to: 905-428-8830. WHITBY DENTAL TEAM seek- ing Dental Assistant for our friendly and energetic office. Are you working presently but would like to add some extra hours to your week? Perhaps you are a new grad wanting to gain some experience? Tuesday or Wednes- day evenings and Friday morning shifts are available. Computer skills (Abeldent) required. Please fax your resume to 905-668-8790 or: info@appletondental.ca WAITSTAFF,kitchen help and dishwasher required. Please call (905)837-5044 ** 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 AJAX- $20K DOWN, assume 237k mortgage at 4.7% with NO qualifications. Detached 1700sq.ft. 3-bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, familyroom, 1 car garage plus lots of updates & extras! Asking $257,000, home is in great condition and worth 10k more. Amazing private deal only. Must sell soon, so act quick. 416- 452-2729 I'll Buy Your Home FAST!!!! Don't let the Banks Win ●Fast Closing ●Instant Debt Relief ●No Maintenance ●Power of Sale Help ●No Equity? No Problem! ●No Commissions Toll-Free 905-914-0463 INDUSTRAIL UNITS,central Oshawa. Body shop with spray booth, parking, also 2 car shop, utilities included, flexible terms. Avail. immediately. Call (905)259- 2552 OSHAWA downtown lower unit, suit any type of small business, plumber/electrician etc. ideal of- fice self-contained rent includes all utilities $495.905-434-8008. PRIVATE FURNISHED Office Space, Oshawa/Whitby. In shared environment. Includes: Hi-Speed Internet, Conference Room, Kitchen,401, Train, Tran- sit. Free parking. (905)448-2197 ext 210 Existing Franchise Opportunity Now Available in Ajax, Modest Investment Tu rnkey Operation, Great Location, Fun Store in Busy Plaza. Call Today, 905 738-3180 ext.292 or visit our Web site at www.buckortwo.com HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE for sale. Rink pad, chilling equipment & fitness equipment included. $150,000. Annual in- come opportunity $100,000/yr. 905-723-7700 LADIES GYM FOR sale, Durham Region. 905-427-1332. 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 MONEY MAKER - Steak and Seafood Restaurant with Banquet facilities. Seating for 155, li- censed, long lease, great sales, asking $200,000. Mark Geenen, Sales Rep. Marsh Realty & Busi- ness Brokers Inc. 1-800-591- 6041 x228. $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 *FREE ACCESS* to the Best Mortgage Rates and have up to 5 local lenders bid on you! www.Lending Branch- Durham.com *Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage $749/MONTH, AJAX spacious walkout 1-bedroom basement apt., 2 parking spaces, shared laundry, all inclusive (negotiable). Must see! Available immediately. Call (416)919-8606 or 647-477- 5573. (1) BDRM, open concept, bright clean, Oshawa, refurbished, Jan 1. $625-inclusive. Suitable for sin- gle person. Absolutely first/last, references, non-smoker (905)571-5814. (3) 2 BEDROOM units available in Oshawa/Courtice. Main floor and lower units. Laundry, park- ing, all rent inclusive. $800/$875/$950. Call (905)404- 3999. 1 & 2 BEDROOM avail Dec. 1st Located. 350 Malaga Rd. Oshawa. $695 & $795 per month, all inclusive, no pets. Please call (905)242-4478. 1 -BEDROOM apartment, 596 Chaucer Ave. Large 1-bdrm $690 month all inclusive. No pets, first/last required. Farida daytime (905)576-5512 or evening (905)427-5580 1 BEDROOM APT. Available immediately in South Pickering Separate entrance Quiet, clean, Non-smoker $500/month+utilities 905-509-1301 1-BEDROOM North Oshawa $735 all inclusive, ALSO 1 bedroom 45 Colborn West. $735 all inclusive. 2 bedroom, $790. Bachelor, $615. ALL Avail. Jan.1. No pets. 905-723-1647 or 905-720-9935. 2 & 3 BEDROOM apts/towns available, Whitby/Oshawa/Bow- manville. Thickson/Rossland, Thickson/King, Taunton/Ritson, Beatrice/Wilson, Rossland/Wil- son, Simcoe/Wentworth, Close to all amenities. Call Bill Tapp (905)623-3393, RREA. 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, $725 plus hydro. Clean building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)409-0673 or (289)314-6825. 2 BEDROOM CONDO available immediately in Bowmanville. $1050/month. 5 Appliances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Lease today and receive one month free rent. (905)697- 8261 2-BEDROOM APTS.Available Immediately, $765+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences.Sam 416-895-8144. 401/PARK: 1-BEDROOM,fully- furnished basement. Newly reno- vated, new 4pc bathroom/kitchen, gas fireplace, private entrance, working person preferred. $175/week. FURNISHED ROOM. Clean, quiet, private home. TV/VCR/DVD, fridge, $110/week. Both: first/last, park- ing, cable, A/C, no pets, Immedi- ate.(905)576-6127. 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 AJAX - TWO BEDROOM base- ment, separate entrance new car- pet, paint, available immediately. $875 all inclusive. telephone (905) 231-9311 or cell (416) 668- 0255 AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo.Call (416)540-0747 AJAX HARWOOD/BAYLY 1/2 month Free. 2 BEDROOM Base- ment Apt. $825 inclusive. First/last. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. Call 416- 818-7751. AJAX IMMEDIATELY,one bed- room basement apartment with walkout, 2 appliances, non smok- ing/pets, bus at door, close to Durham Centre, newly renovated, $675 inc.lst/last.(647)866-7405 AJAX LAKEFRONT,bright, brand new 1-bedroom basement apt. Separate parking/en- trance/laundry. Maple kitchen, ce- ramic, soaker tub, no smok- ers/pets, available immediately. $750-inclusive, first/last. (905)619-6536 AJAX NORTH, 3 years new. 1 bedroom walk-out basement, above ground level. Lots of win- dows. Suits professional couple or singles. No pets/smoking. $900 inclusive. January 1. 905- 619-9500.Fred Waithe. AJAX NORTH,Rossland/Church, 1-bedroom newly renovated walk- out apt. Ceramics, full bathroom, laundry, parking, utilities included. January 1st. $800/month. No smoking/pets. Call (905)428-0785 or 416-999-8834 AJAX, HARWOOD/BAYLY, 3- bedroom main floor apartment. Ve ry clean. Near all amenities. Private entrance. $1450 inclusive. 2-BEDROOM basement apt., pri- vate entrance, $950 inclusive. Both available immediately, no pets/smoking. 905-420-1281. AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2, large, beautiful, 1-bedroom base- ment, 4pc bath, parking, available immediately. $575/month. Call for appointment 416-436-2884. AJAX, HWY 2/Church St., 1-bed- room, separate entrance, base- ment walkout, no smoking/pets. Appliances, utilities included. First/last. Call after 7pm (905)428-7133. AJAX, LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement, living/dining, parking, cable, laundry, $875 inclusive. Call (905)427-3172 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 ATTRACATIVE,spacious 2 bed- room lower lever, with crown moulding, close to Durham col- lege. Laundry, parking, $895/in- clusive. 905-623-4811 ATTRACTIVE LARGE 1 BED- ROOM West-Lynde Whitby. $795/mo.inclusive. Private en- trance, 5 appliances, new carpet, laundry, cable, parking, non- smoker. No pets. December 17th. 905-430-2557. BACHELOR and two - 2 bed- room apartments, Newly renovat- ed with new appliances Simcoe & Athol area. $600/mo and $800 inclusive, Available immediately. 905-706-0218 BLACKSTOCK - large bright 2- bed. basement apt. Very private, quiet rural location. Parklike-set- ting overlooking large pond, 2 1/2 acres. No smokers/pets. $1000/mo. inclusive. Call Jim Jenkins @ 905-985-7351. 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 MODERN studio apartment rentals, in great Oshawa location, across from City Hall, GO BUS station. 20 apartments available. High speed internet and cable available. Ideal for students, commuters and young professionals. Available January 2007. From $460. 905-436-1977, or view at www.summersproperties.com CENRAL OSHAWA,1 bedroom basement apt., clean, bright, freshly painted, sep. entrance, parking, avail. immediately., $700 inclusive, call (905)259-2552 CLEAN 1 BDRM $720/mo, 2 bedroom $800/mo, newly deco- rated. Utilities included. Sim- coe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLEAN, BRIGHT and spacious, 1-3 bedroom apartments. From $650 - $1000 all inclusive. Oshawa, centrally located, near amenities, on bus route. 905- 720-3215. 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. EAST OSHAWA,unique 1 bed- room with walkout to deck, great view, parking, laundry, near all amenities, no smoking/pets, $725 plus hydro. Available Immediate- ly. Call (905)431-3829. HARMONY/ADELAIDE - beauti- ful 1 bed. basement apt. in quiet area, $775/including utill, parking, laundry, cable. Available Febru- ary 1st, 2007. First/last. No pets/smoking.(905)435-0761 HWY. 2 & VALLEY FARM one bed. walkout basement, split lev- el, sep. entrance, bright, spa- cious, windows, A/C, fireplace, $850/inclusive. Avail. Jan 1st. No pets.(905)831-0415 LIVERPOOL RD- 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. New trim, carpet & paint. Separate entrance, parking, laundry. $800/mo. all in- clusive. Available Jan lst. No pets. Call 705-345-2733., (705)484-5222 MOVE-IN FREE - Whitby south- Spacious bach. $700, and 1 bed. $770,2 bedroom $880, laundry, first/last, near Go, Avail Jan. 1st. Daytime viewings Mon-Fri Call Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. 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 - Ritson/Dean (near all amenities), 1 bedroom, large liv- ingroom, appliances, freshly deco- rated, available anytime, $675+hy- dro.(905)239-0121 OSHAWA - spacious one bed- room basement, bus route, close to 401, amenities, custom kitch- en, hardwood, ceramic floors, pot lights, laundry, cable included. Immediately. $750 inclusive. (905)261-1602 msg. 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 Olive/Ritson. 1/2 of house for rent. 2 bedrooms, park- ing available. Near bus & school. Available immediately. $700/mo. Call (905)576-3924 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, BOND/SIMCOE,Spa- cious apts lowrise building. 1- bdrm apt $680/mo+ hydro, avail. Dec. 1st. Appliances, laundry fa- cilities and parking included. Call 905-721-2828 OSHAWA,Bright, spacious, 3 bedroom apartment, lower level bungalow, cable, internet, park- ing, laundry included. Close walk to GM. Available immediately. Also rooms and shared accom- modations available. Call (905)259-8005, (905)436-5017, or leave message. OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE, nice 3-bedroom main floor apt., in quiet area. $850 plus hydro, wa- ter and parking included. First/last, available Jan 1st. Call 905-571-1537, 905-432-1521. 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 OSHAWA- King/Wilson, available immediately, bright, quiet, 1-bed. bsmt. apt. Sep. entrance, c/a, 4pc. bath, laundry, 1 parking. No smoking/pets. $700/mo. inclusive. First/last. 905-404-8335. PICKERING -1 bdrm. bsmnt. Separate entrance, full bathroom, walk-in closet, clean, new car- pet/painted, close to bus, amenities. Suitable for family. No pets/smoking. Available immedi- ately.905-619-1028. PICKERING - Liverpool/Bayly, 1 bdrm., large, clean basement apartment. Quiet home, separate entrance, laundry, parking, near GO, shopping & lake front. No smoking/pets. $695/mo inclusive. (416)937-4522. A/P PAGE 26 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 10, 2006 www.durhamregion.com TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Someone is waiting for you at freedateconnection.com. Find out who wants to meet you at freedateconnection.com. PICKERING Altona/Twynrivers very large apartment (private dwelling) kitchen bath laundry fridge/stove central vac 1-parking private entrance mature single person preferred no smoking/pets $935/inclusive references available immediately first/last 905-509-0861. PICKERING WHITE'S/FINCH lovely, new, spacious one bed- room basement apartment, sep- arate entrance, parking, bus route, amenities, appliances, no smoking/pets, $850 inclusive. (905)492-2309. 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 Rd/Finch, spacious, clean, 1-bdrm base- ment, living, kitchen, bath, carpet- ed, separate entrance, no-smok- ing/pets. $695/inclusive, available immediately. First/last, references. (905)250-0239 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 PICKERING- Whites/Strouds. BRAND NEW!! Large 1-bdrm. Bsmt. Apt. New Laminate Floor- ing, Freshly Painted. Separate Entrance. 1 Driveway Parking. Bright, Clean. No Smoking/Pets. $750/mon. Utilities/Cable Includ- ed.Nicole 905-999-7368 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 RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $849. inclusive. Dec/Jan. Dan (416)657-2117. 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 WHITBY - 122 Brock St. South. 2 bedroom apt. Full kitchen, wash- room, parking, central air. Fully renovated. $850 includes utilities. Available immediately. Call 416- 318-5550 or 416-858-1600 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,large 1 bedroom lower level of triplex, clean, laundry, parking, near downtown. $800 all inclusive. (905)410-4004 WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ain, Price-Chopper & No-Frills. 1 & 2 bedroom apts. available now. Free Parking. $750/$825 month. No pets/smoking. Call Mr or Mrs.Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY, 1-BEDROOM loft, Brock/Dundas area. Includes fridge/stove, laundry, 2 car park- ing, backyard. Quiet dead end street. Near transit. Immediate. $750/month. No smoking/pets. Call 1-800-567-9122. 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 3 bedroom apart- ment, in small building, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, walk-out patio, large backyard, utilities, washer/dryer included. Available February 1st, $1250. 905-655- 7277. 1 BEDROOM CONDO, plus solarium, Pickering, utilities, park- ing, locker, in-door swimming pool, sauna, gym. Close to GO/401, major stores and shop- ping mall. Available. (905)686- 8716 AJAX,Luxury 2-bedroom pent- house suite. Large balcony with fantastic NE views of envi- rons/lake. 5 appliances, window coverings, laundry, storage, over- sized garage. No pets/smoking. Suits retired/prof. couple. $1395/mo. inclusive. 905-426- 9837.Available immediately. PICKERING - luxury Tridel, one bedroom apt. 5 appliances, en- suite laundry, large living/dining- room, security, pool. $1,100/mo.+. No smoke/pets. De- cember.(905)683-9629 -AA AWESOME OPPORTU- NITY! NO MONEY DOWN. Own your own home from $650/month. $40,000+ family income, Rea- sonable Credit - up to $20,000 cash back. Call Ken Collis, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty Brkr, Serving the public for 32 years. (905)576-5200 or 1-866-576- 5200, kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM – 2 storey renovat- ed house backing onto a park on the Oshawa/Courtice boarder. Move in for Christmas or the New Year only $1,150 per month in- cluding utilities. Call Greg at (905) 243-2908 or email at growden@ williamscoffeepub.com. Also 2 bedroom basement apartment in great area. All inclusive $ 900. Available 1st week of January. First and last reqd Call George at (905) 809-9164. 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW,city water, new gas furnace, large lot, double garage, ample parking. Available anytime. Trulls Rd., Newcastle, (north of Hwy 2). No pets. 1-905-479-0008. 4 BEDROOM HOME,north Oshawa, $1300/mo. + utilities. Available immediately. (905)683- 8233 ext.244. 4 BEDROOM South Ajax home, steps to lakefront, transit, schools. 3 bathrooms, laundry parking. No smoking/pets. Quiet neighbourhood. References required, available immediately. $1300 plus utilities. Call (905)683-6340 (leave message) A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 5.3% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AAA MANY HOMES for rent - semis, townhouses and de- tached. Ajax, Whitby, Bowman- ville, Courtice, Oshawa from $1300 - $6000 per month. Available January - February. Call Garry Bolen, Broker of Record Century 21 Netview. (905) 404-2255. AJAX & WHITBY 3 & 4 bdrm houses for rent. Family area, 5-appliances, a/c. Starting from $1250/month + utilities. Shows well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group.416-783-5000 AJAX AREA, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, new home. $1300 plus utilities. Appliances, parking. Near schools, shopping, amenities. Available January 1st. No pets/smoking. (905)427- 3456 after 6pm. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM townhouse, in complex, yard and parking. Near park, school and shopping. One month free. $825+ utilities. (905)683-6203 AJAX,spacious 3-bdrm main floor of house. Newly renovated, updated kitchen, 5-appliances, fenced backyard, close to schools, amenities. $1090/mo + utilities. Avail. immediately. (416)512-7012 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. FARMHOUSE FOR RENT, $1100 monthly plus utilities. Available January 1st, 401 & Holt Rd.(905)623-2824 KINGSTON RD/ BEACH Grove. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. Car port. $1300 monthly + utilities. Non smoker. No pets. 416-281-2277 LAKE SCUGOG lakefront, 3 bed- rooms, air, garage, $1,000/month Available Dec. 15th. Call 8am- 5pm (905)576-1178, 7pm-10pm (705)786-2774. NEW Lindsay 2200 sqft. 3/2 mainfloor laundry, overlooking waterpark, 1+acres, near schools, shopping, playground, hospital, town utilities. $1350. 1-239- 287-1546; email: andrew@envirocore.net website:http://enviro core.net/StPaul/stpaul.htm NEWLY BUILT 3-bedroom house, north Oshawa, near Dur- ham College. Simcoe/Taunton. 4 baths, basement rec-room. $450/room or $1200 per house. 905-448-2899. NORTHEAST OSHAWA - 2-bed- room next to green belt, 2 sep en- trances, own laundry, all inclusive $1,000 per month. Avail. Feb.1, Call Jack 905-576-1910. OSHAWA TOWNLINE,3 bed- room house for rent. 2 car park- ing, separate laundry, large fenced yard. $1200/inclusive. 905-576-9185. OSHAWA,2-bedroom house w/1 bath, dining room/3rd bedroom, large backyard, close to schools, parks, shopping, $1,000 plus utilities, avail. immediately. Call Brian 905-449-0763, after 7pm OSHAWA- 4-bedroom semi. Close to the Civic. Fenced yard, partially fin. basement. No pets/smoking. $1220/mo. + utilities. First/last. Available im- mediately.Call 905-430-0249. PICKERING 3-bedroom, 11/2 baths, eat-in kitchen with built in appliances, fin.bsmt, a/ c, fenced yard, single garage, walk to shops, schools & GO. Avail. Jan.1st, $1250+ util. No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 416-969-5000 then dial 705-426-4666 PORT PERRY, Scugog Island, 2 bedroom, bungalow, garage, 1/2 acre lot. $900 plus utilities. Basement apartment, 1+1 bed- room, kitchen family room, $600 plus utilities. Entire home for $1300 plus utilities. (416)312- 6777 TIRED OF RENTING?Credit less than perfect? We have solu- tions! Call for details 1-877-551- 5581 TWO COUNTRY HOMES available, 1 - Sunderland, 4 bed- rooms, 2 baths, garage, available Dec. 15. 2 - Little Britain area, ap- proximately 5 miles north of Port Pe rry. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age. Available immediately. Both $1,200 per mo. 1st/last plus utilities. Contact 1-888-550- 3687. WEST DUNDAS/BROCK,WHIT- BY Fully Detached, bright clean home. Recently renovated, new carpet, paint and flooring. 3 bed- room plus large Den. 1 Bath. Large yard. Appliances included. Call 416-566-3553, $1250/Month. WHITBY Downtown semi de- tached 3-bedroom house all 4 ap- pliances and utilities included. close to schools, shopping and Go. $1250/month. Call (905)430- 2925 WHITBY north border, fabulous 4-bedrooms, main floor, 2-1/2 baths, close to all amenities. 3- car parking; A/C, fenced yard, quiet crescent. $1250+. January 1st/15th Call (905)665-7823 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE for rent in Courtice, $1100/month, includes 5 appliances, large eat- in kitchen, 2 washrooms, finished basement. Call Daniell Rodkin @ Remax Spirit, 905-655-1144. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, South Ajax $l,200 per mo. Backs onto playground, great for family. Avaialble Jan. lst. Call Jennifer (416)414-9677 3-BEDROOM Whitby beauty, garage, air conditioned, 5 appli- ances, move-in condition. Available January 1. Call (905)668-6843 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, 3 baths, 5 appliances, parking, garage. $1400 plus utilities. No smoking. Rossland/Cochrane. Available February 1st. 416-709- 5124 OLIVE/WILSON AREA 2 and 3 bedrooms available Jan 1st. $775/$875 plus utilities. First/last, no pets. Call (905)432-3787 or 905-718-1890. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. OSHAWA/BOWMANVILLE spa- cious 2 and 3 bedroom town houses available immediately. Utilities extra. lst/last required. various locations. Ask about our move in incentives. Call 436- 6610 ext. 1000. Mon - Fri. 8:30 - 4:30 SIMCOE/ADELAIDE WEST, new luxury townhouse, 3-bdrm, 2-1/2 baths, hardwood/porcelain/berber carpet, deluxe kitchen, 5 appli- ances, garage with entry to house, air, no smoking/pets. $1450+utilities. (905)434-8008, 905-725-8333 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. WHITBY 3 BEDROOM town- house, appliances, excellent condition, close school/ shopping, available immediately. $l,500. in- clusive.416-419-5746 AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, parking included. No smoking/pets. $450 First/last. Avail. immediately. Call 416-893-0140 AJAX NORTH ROOM in luxury home, use of kitchen & laundry, working person preferred, $450/month, includes utilities. First/last required. 905-686-1168 ask for Judy. 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 Brock/Dundas furnished Room for rent $440/mo free cable. Share facilities. Parking Available immediately. Call (905)622-5006 FURNISHED/UNFURNISHED - upscale neighborhood, Oshawa. Accommodations to share. 18x36 ft. pool, games room, laundry, big-screen TV, satellite, tele- phone/internet. Close to all amenities. 905-409-1309. PICKERING- 3rd & 4th PERSON needed for large 4-bedroom, home, use of all amenities, Bdrm #1 $575/mo, Bdrm #2 $495/mo, New furniture. (905)426-6611 or cell (416)788-6611 WHITBY-Garden/Dundas. 2 rooms available in townhouse, for mature, responsible people. Parking, laundry. Share all facilities. Newly renovated. No smoking/pets. $485/inclusive. First/last. 519-894-1843, 519-241-9586, 1-877-893-2963. 2 BEDROOM MOBILE home in Dunedin, Florida. January to April. Over 55 parks. No pets. (905)668-3927 2004 LANDSCAPE TRAILER, 14' tandem 3500lbs axles, barely used, $3000 OBO. (905)723- 6794. 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. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 +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 $275; blonde entertainment unit $50; 50 gallon aquarium $30-obo; 905- 720-1709 8 1/2' x 11' WOOL Area Carpet, 1", in mint condition $1500; apt. size stackable washer & dryer, 2 years old $700; BMX bike (Haro- bike) Model Revo, new $500 sell for $250 (great Christmas gift); wing back chair, solid Hunter Green, mint condition $150; an- tique sleigh, original McLaughlin, reconditioned $1,100. Call 905- 982-1999. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail.Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. APPLIANCES Frigidaire Elite refrigerator and convection oven and Hotpoint built-in dishwasher- almond and black, all 3 $600.00 or best offer.Large capacity Syl- vania Microwave-White $50 obo. Almond water cooler $50 obo. (905)666-5175 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. BITS AND BYTES COMPUTER Services: Dell (Tower) P4/2.4GHZ w/17" CRT Monitor $390. or Compaq (Tower) P4/1.7GHZ w/17" CRT Monitor $309., Laptop: Dell Inspron 1100 P4/2.4GHZ $599., Repairs Rea- sonable Rates. Call (905)576- 9216. 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 Corner curio (top quality) $350; sofa bed & chair $350; Oak (Pa- liser) T.V. stand $300; 7 foot air hockey $250; Arcade table hock- ey $200; solid wood kitchen table & chairs $450; Trimline treadmill $500; portable dishwasher (3-yr) $250; washing machine (2-yr) $275; stove $150; 905-260-6247 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 ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, Jazzy 1113 by Pride, 2yrs old, like new value $4000, asking $1900; SCOOTER, 4-WHEELS, GO-GO Ultra by Pride, 11 months old, never used, valued at $1500, asking $900. Call (905)697-1392 FOLD-AND-GO Ultra Lite Electric Scooter, 4 wheeler, extra seat and battery charger, like new, asking $2500 or best reasonable offer. (905)426-5012 GOALIE pads 24" (2-tone blue/white), matching blocker, catcher-$450obo (905)666-5175 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. NINTENDO WII,3 Games (Zel- da/NFS Carbon/Sports). New in Box, Used once. Includes: Wii Classic Controller Plus in System 500 Wii Points, Already Down- loaded Mario Bros, Super Mario 64 Virtual Games, Legend of Zel- da Strategy Guide Offical Ninten- do Guide. $ 500.00 Call (905) 922-3659. System not available to buy in store NO CREDIT REFUSED.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. 1-877-776- 1660 PERSONAL COMPUTER,starts, $100. DVD and VHS Movies, $3.50. Various Duck Hunting Accessories. Call (905)655-6803 PIANO,upright, ideal for begin- ner, suitable for apartment or house. Very reasonable. 905- 839-0899. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Shop early for our upcoming Christmas specials! Not sure if your kids will stick with les- sons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. SET OF 4 WINTER tires and steel rims. MICHELIN X-ICE, 185/65-R15. Like new, ONLY 600kms. (905)903-1428. 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. RETIRING & MOVING 8-pc solid rustic oak livingroom or family room furniture, like new $950. Solid cherry elegant diningroom set, new. Has to be seen. (905)649-5134 SATELLITE TV, -NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. SALE! Coolsat, Pansat, Ariza for as low as $150 !!!! Conditions apply. U- Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.un- eekelectronics.com: SONY PLAYSTATION 3,20GB, includes one controller and all cables. Asking $1000. Call (905)697-9184 TREADMILL & ELIPTICAL Tr ainer, both approx 1-1/2 years old, in excellent condition, low hours. selling pair $2,200. SKLAR PEPPLAR sofabed and chair, neutural/floral $500 Call Dave (905)683-8084 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 WASHER,Heavy Duty, all the features, DRYER (never used), $400/pair o.b.o. PIANO, Mason & Risch, $350. (905)655-4138 YOUR BEAUTIFUL PIANO for Christmas! Apartment size "Kim- ball" with padded bench. Well cared for, tuned, for wonderful music in your home. $1400.00. Please call 905-837-0125. $ CASH FOR GOLD $ RINGLEADER Fine Jewellers, 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (just west of Salem, McDonald's Plaza). Call 905-426-7464. WANTED to buy - small pine blanket box (old). Call 905-885- 8615 and leave message. VENDORS WANTED - Markham Spring Home Show, Feb. 23, 24, 25, 2007 Markham Fairgrounds. The fall show was the most successful & largest in years! For info. call Johanne or Karen at 905-294-2200. 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. 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 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 AU STRALIAN SHEPPERD PU- PIES for sale. Pure bred. Vet checked and ready to go to loving home! 905-426-9726. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, 2 males, 3 females, vet checked, first shots, parents on site, $500, ready to go December 5. Call 905-342-2095. LAB PUPS,CKC registered, vet inspected, micro chipped. Ready to go for Christmas! Call (905)723-5726 SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, no allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $500 each.Call 905-260-8855. SOFT-COATED WHEATON Te rrier puppies. Home-raised, gorgeous Teddy bears. Parents on-site. Ready to go. 905-430- 0531. TEA CUP Poodle/Begion Freeze mix. First shot, asking $700. Blond. (905)245-0388. YORKIE/SHIH-TZU pups, adorable, must see. Vaccinated and dewormed. $600. (905)728- 6148. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1987 MAZDA RX-7 Turbo, 5 speed, red exterior with grey in- terior, 37,000 original km, show- room condition, collectors sports car, $10,500. 905-433-1661, 905-404-1300 Ivan 1992 EAGLE TALON,auto start, tinted windows, air, cruise, new motor/transmission, $2,500. Cer- tified/e-tested. Moving, must sell! Call (905)723-3051 1993 CHEVROLET CAVALIER 4-cyl, auto, 2-door, JVC stereo; 170k, certified/e-tested, asking $1495.905-435-1091 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 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE. Sale Price $23,990. 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. 2004 Pontiac Montana,120k, $10,999. 1999 Grand AM, $3999, 1998 Sunfire, 111k, $3699. 1998 Plymouth Breeze, 155k, $3699. 1996 VW Jetta, 189k, $3690. Others from $1699 and up. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). 905-683-1983; or 905-424- 9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 2005 INFINITI G35X Model.Sale price $34,990. Only 27,000kms. Top 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 CARS FOR SALE PROJECTS 1973 Nova. 1971 Chevele Wag- on. 2 - 1980 Cordovas, 1 T-Top car, 1 Race car. 1989 Dodge die- sel and spare motor. Call for de- tails 905-342-3644. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. To ps all cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ AA1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc.905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Fr ee 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 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 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 10, 2006, PAGE 27 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com 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. $2999 certified. Call 905-259-9846 1998 FORD E-350 CUBE VAN, 7.3L turbo diesel,14' heated box, well-maintained, new rad, new starter, 312k, certified & e-tested $8500. Call Tom (905)579-3760 or (905)431-9545. 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. 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Classifi ed Department Phone: 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comP PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 Despite warnings, motorists continue to drink and drive ‘A battle we can’t afford to lose’: Ewles By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — You’ve been warned. Durham police have made no secret of the fact they’ll be out in force each night during this holiday season, looking for drunk drivers during the Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) cam- paign. Once again, police and advocacy groups like Mothers Against Drunk Driving came together at a launch in November to announce the effort, and to implore people not to drink and drive. And still, cops on the road are busting people for drunk driving. “O n a busy night they’re stopping 150 vehicles an hour -- and they’re get- ting a minimum of one impaired (driver) an hour,” said Durham Regional Po- lice Deputy-Chief Mike Ewles. “We put it out there time and again that we’re going to be out and people still aren’t getting the message,” the deputy-chief said. “I’m disheartened. I cannot fathom why people would take that risk in this day and age.” According to early num- bers from this year’s RIDE campaign, people are will- ing to risk getting behind the wheel after drinking. In the first two weeks of the season Durham cops have stopped 4,150 vehicles at checkpoints throughout the region and charged 21 motorists with drunk driving-related offences. In total, 138 demands for roadside breath tests have been made after officers determined motorists had been drinking, and 33 have had their licences sus- pended for 12 hours after registering a warning for blood-alcohol concentra- tion. In addition, 10 drug charges have been laid and seven drivers with G1 or G2 licences have been charged with driving with alcohol in their systems. The numbers aren’t as high as they were after two weeks last year, but Deputy-Chief Ewles said police still find them dis- concerting -- and perplex- ing, especially coming on the heels of an aggressive and well-publicized series of RIDE efforts in the early fall. The consequences of a conviction for drunk driv- ing are onerous -- loss of driving privileges, sky- rocketing insurance rates, a criminal record among them -- and that’s the best- case scenario. Drivers con- victed of impaired driving causing death are subject to penitentiary terms and the unimaginable burden of living with the knowl- edge their lapse in judg- ment has taken a life. What bothers Deputy- Chief Ewles is that drivers know this. Yet they contin- ue to drink and drive. He wonders if it’s time to re- inforce the message in dif- ferent ways, ranging from stiffer sentencing to pro- vide general deterrence, along with a new approach to public awareness cam- paigns. “Maybe we’ve got to find a new way to connect to drivers; maybe we’ve got to change the focus of the message,” he said. “I think within Durham we have to take a look at how we’re messaging and whether or not we’re actu- ally (reaching) people.” In the meantime, Dur- ham police will continue to dedicate resources to RIDE, which is an effec- tive way of catching drunk drivers who ignore those messages. When efforts at preven- tion fail, Deputy-Chief Ewles said, enforcement is essential. “This is a battle we can’t afford to lose,” he said. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Get it Max! DURHAM — Sherrin Linthorne tosses a ball to her golden retriever Max at the leash-free park off of Westney Road recently. By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — An impaired driving conviction carries with it serious financial consequences. “The minute you have an impaired driving conviction, you are going to lose all of your preferred standard rat- ing and there is a surcharge of at least 100 per cent for a period of three years,” says Eve Patterson of the Insur- ance Bureau of Canada. And that, she adds, is the best-case scenario since most companies will try to drop you as a customer as quickly as possible. “Which means you will end up in the high-risk mar- ket,” she says. The market is for sub- standard drivers who can- not find insurance and car- ries very high premiums -- $5,000 a year at a mini- mum. Jim Roughley, owner of Roughley Insurance Bro- kers in Oshawa, says that the financial consequences can go even further if the convicted drunk driver was involved in an accident -- a 300-per cent jump in premi- ums and a void of your colli- sion and injury coverage. “We are not paying for what you have done to your car,” Mr. Roughley said. “So if you, say, have a lease, you are responsible to keep paying for that lease even if your car is gone.” In addition, your liabil- ity coverage -- which covers damages to others -- will be reduced to only what is required by law, he said. “The big problem you get into is you might not have enough coverage to protect you for what you have done to a person or their property if you get sued,” he said. Financial costs of drunk driving high Year ending on bittersweet note for General Motors By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — The Canadi- an auto market may be post- ing its fourth straight month of sales growth, but General Motors continues to see a decline in its domestic mar- ket share. According to the sales fig- ures released this week, GM sold 379,902 vehicles be- tween January and Novem- ber 2006 -- an 8.4 per cent drop from sales recorded during the same period last year. Marc Comeau, GM vice- president of sales, says the drop can in part be attrib- uted to the company’s deci- sion to take a step back from fleet sales, those bulk cor- porate sales sold at a large discount. “Our strategy of reducing sales of daily rentals is reflect- ed in our year-over-year per- formance,” Mr. Comeau said in a press release. “(GM’s) retail strategy of price reduc- tions with more emphasis on the features and benefits of our vehicles will continue to support the launch of our re- juvenated product portfolio.” But Dennis DesRosiers, a leading industry analyst, says the sales figures are indica- tive of a trend that is trans- ferring market share from the traditional Big Three to imported car makers. According to his calcula- tions, GM now holds 25.5 per cent of the domestic auto market, down from 28.4 per cent last year. “This will continue in 2007 since I don’t sense that the bottom has been reached with their market share loss- es,” Mr. DesRosiers said. “GM, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler are closing capacity and im- port nameplates are opening capacity. If you look carefully at all the product programs to be offered over the next few years, you will also see stronger programs on the import nameplate side of the equation than the GM, Ford and Daimler-Chrysler side of the equation.” What do these decreasing domestic numbers mean for production in Oshawa? Not a lot, says GM spokes- woman Patty Faith, since more than 80 per cent of the vehicles produced inside the Oshawa car and truck plants are exported for sale in the United States. “These are the relevant numbers,” she said, referring to U.S. sales figures. In the U.S., last month’s sales of new cars and trucks are up six per cent over No- vember 2005, fueled in part by locally made vehicles. Sales of the continually-pop- ular Chevrolet Impala boost- ed retail car sales up one per- centage point. The Impala has already surpassed last year’s year-to-date sales by 17 per cent. From January to November 2005, GM sold 221,296 of the Oshawa-made car to the American mar- ket and that figure rose to 263,708 for the same period in 2006. In November alone, 23,411 Impalas were sold in the U.S. Trucks coming out of the newly retooled truck plant in Oshawa are also adding to GM’s success in the U.S. Retail truck sales were up 17 per cent, led by a 29 per cent increase in large pickup trucks, including the new generation GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado. Mark LaNeve, vice-presi- dent of GM North America, said the company is pleased to be gaining momentum with its truck lineup. “Our manufacturing team worked extremely hard on a high-quality launch and has already produced more than 50,000 new 2007 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierras,” he said in a release. “This accelerated launch means we are in the marketplace 13 weeks ahead of schedule -- and most importantly -- ahead of the competition.” THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 10, 2006 PAGE 31 Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photo Christmas croonin’ with Perennials PICKERING — Bill and Gladys Ainsworth of the Pickering Perennials sing the duet ‘Marshmallow World’. The group presented their Holiday Favourites show to the South Pickering Seniors Club at the Eastshore Community Centre on Friday afternoon. Durham’s college and university students presented Access to Care Awards DURHAM — The success- es of six health students are not going unnoticed. The University of Ontar- io Institute of Technology (UOIT), Durham College, and Durham Access to Care recently honoured six out- standing health studies stu- dents for their commitment to community service, their school and studies. Two students in each of Durham College’s personal support worker and practi- cal nursing programs, along with two students in UOIT’s bachelor of science in nurs- ing program, received $500 Durham Access to Care Awards. Recipients have demonstrated leadership in the community and on cam- pus, a passion for their study area, and achieved an aver- age of at least 70 per cent. Those awarded were prac- tical nursing students Jessica Lodge and Monika Ami- tofski, Oshawa residents; personal support worker students Alicia Serio of Ajax and Shannon Stewart of Madoc; and Bachelor of Sci- ence, Nursing, students, Kai- tlin Fulford of Courtice and Louise Kell, Owen Sound. Durham Access to Care first handed out awards in 2003 to recognize and en- courage post-secondary stu- dents studying in the health- care field. Six students deliver prescription for success Northland Paving THRIFTY MECHANIC SHOP Inc. We Are Now In Our New Location 200 Fuller Road,Unit #20, Ajax 905-683-1112 “Access Easier Through Shaw Court” off Westney From 5.1% forFrom 5.1% for 5years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. Mortgages to 100% (OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt Thrifty Mechanic Shop is now open at its new loca- tion at 200 Fuller Road, Unit #20, (lower level, northwest corner) in Ajax. Owner Michel Saikali says he is excited about the new repair centre and promises the same great service and competitive prices you have come to expect. "We're now open on Fuller Road," he says. "Stop by and see the new shop. It's easy to find, just enter Shaw Ct. off Westney Road. We're at the back of the court in the corner unit. Just look for our sign.(in photo above)" As always Michel will give your vehicle his personal experience, honestly and professionally and welcomes all of his old and new customers to his Fuller Road loca- tion. "You will be guaranteed 100% satisfaction and we will warranty all of our work for 90 days or 5000 km.," he says. Michel Saikali Owner/Manager Thrifty Mechanic Shop Now Open At New Location At 200 Fuller Road In Ajax Thrifty Mechanic Shop 200 Fuller Road Unit #20, Ajax (905) 683-1112Fuller Rd.MonarchMackenzieFinlay Ave.Harwood Ave.Westney Rd. S.Bayly W. Westney Rd. S. Clements Rd. Shaw Ct. Thrifty Mechanic Shop Easy Access from Shaw Ct. 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