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Home My WebLink AboutNA2006_12_28INCOME TAX PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS (905) 426-4860 We specialize in PRIOR YEAR RETURNS 1995-2005 Our office is open year round ! 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) All-Canadian Tax Service TAXES NOT FILED YET? Ajax Nissan Parts/Service Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00pm Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm 375 Bayly Street West, Ajax (Between Westney & Harwood) 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 The Pickering 60 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A future snapshot Volvo offers a glimpse into its future Wheels pullout Ice and sunshine St. Mary senior boys’ team heads to Florida Page B1 Pickering family torn apart by car crash on U.S. interstate By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — Instead of relaxing in Florida with family this week, Angela St-Denis and her daughter Thérèse have spent the past few days seeking solace in family and friends. Just seven hours into their long- awaited vacation, Ms. St-Denis’ hus- band, son and youngest daughter were killed in the early morning hours Sat- urday when a suspected drunk driver travelling the wrong way on a Pennsyl- vania highway crashed head-on into their minivan. Roger, 52, daughter Angela Mi- chelle, 15, and son Paul, 21, were de- clared dead at the scene near Bedford, Penn., about 130 kilometres southeast of Pittsburgh. Ms. St-Denis, 52, and her 22-year-old daughter, Thérèse, escaped the wreck- age with minor injuries and were back at home Sunday. She spoke with the News Advertiser Wednesday. Mr. St-Denis worked for the Bank of Montreal and was a tireless volunteer in the community. He sang in a choir, ran the St. Vincent kitchen in Oshawa, and for more than five years worked with the victim crisis assistance refer- ral services with the Durham Regional Police Service. Ms. St-Denis, a teacher, volunteered with the service as well. The two were on call once a week to come to the aid of those in the community who were the victim of a crime or a disaster. Her training and experience has helped her deal with the events of the past few days. “We’ve been in this situation so many times when we’ve sat with peo- ple and we listened to them talk about their family,” Ms. St-Denis said. “This is not new to us, this is what we’ve been through with other people.” Maybe it is those experiences and training that has given her the ability to do what many wouldn’t in a similar situation, forgive the man who tore her family apart. “What’s the use of staying angry? What’s that going to get us?” the griev- ing mother said. “He’s a human being. He made a mistake. All I want now is that he never get behind the wheel of a car again.” Police said the St-Denis’ minivan was passing a tractor-trailer when a pickup driven by Jeremy Grimes, 23, travelling north in the southbound passing lane, slammed into them. On We dnesday police said charg- JUST ONE MORE THING FOR CHRISTMAS Jennifer Roberts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Seven-year-old Adelaide Froner admires the turtles at the Pickering Flea Market on December 23. Police issue warning about potential mortgage frauds DURHAM — Reports of suspicious phone calls have prompted Durham police to warn homeowners of a po- tential mortgage fraud scheme. According to investigators with the service’s fraud unit, a number of Durham residents have said they’ve received phone calls from someone who claims to be a bank employee, asking questions about homeowner mortgages. In instances where the homeown- er said there was no mortgage on the property the caller promptly hung up, police said. The concern is that the caller may have identified properties that are mortgage-free, creating the possibil- ity there will be an attempt made to illegally obtain mortgages on them, police said. Other similar calls have been reported throughout the GTA. In light of the reports, police are making a couple of recommenda- tions: first, that personal and finan- cial information not be divulged in such circumstances. As well, police advise homeown- ers to obtain mortgage insurance, which will cover them in the event a fraud is perpetrated on the prop- erty. The provincial government has passed legislation protecting hom- eowners from liability in cases of mortgage fraud but the extra mea- sure of insurance provides addition- al coverage, police said. Anyone who’s received a suspi- cious call regarding mortgages is asked to call Detective Katherine Denton at 905-579-1520, ext. 5281. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Classified, B4 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com Bells ring in changes Students may be starting or ending later to make busing more effective By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — Students could be starting the school day a little earlier, or ending a bit later. To use buses more effectively, Dur- ham Student Transportation Services plans to adjust school bell times across the region. The proposed changes are part of a busing agreement between Durham’s public and Catholic school boards and would help integrate and streamline routes, allowing for cost savings. The Durham Catholic District School Board reviewed a report about the time shifts at its Dec. 18 meeting. “To me, that’s a reason our enrol- ment could go down,” said Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey, referring to time changes proposed for St. Christopher Catholic School in Oshawa. Trustee Corey said there are three public schools in the St. Christopher area that students could choose in- ✦ See Parents, Page A2 Mother trained to help victims now dealing with her own grief ✦ See Funeral, Page A4 Dale Brazao/Torstar News Service photo Angela St-Denis comforts her daughter Thérèse in the kitchen of their Pickering home. Angela’s husband Roger, and children, An- gela and Paul, were killed when a truck collided with their minivan on a U.S. interstate Saturday, Dec. 23. stead because of the bell adjustments. “Can I ask you a question,” said Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, chairman of the Catholic board. “You think because of 10 minutes our enrolment is going to go down?” “I think so,” said Trustee Corey. He said the change could impact babysitting schedules. Trustee Corey asked what cost savings would be offered. Director of Education Patricia Manson said she was not yet sure, but could find out. In Ajax, the current bell times at St. Bernadette could go from 8:45 a.m. and 3:10 p.m. to 8:55 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Trustee Corey was also upset the transporta- tion consortium is making the final decision on bell changes. “I think we should have the comments from the people,” he said. Trustee Martin said the proposed changes are going out to the community. According to a report presented to the Catholic board, staff from Durham Transportation Ser- vices will ask school superintendents, principals, and school councils to make comments and sug- gestions within the next couple of months. After reviewing the submissions, the transportation group will report its findings to the board, as well as make the final decision. Principals will be made aware of any bell changes by April for distribution to the school community. 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Even residents who head out of the area for parties or events can get home with- out worry with DRT meeting the last GO train to arrive from Union Station at 1:49 a.m. at the Pickering GO Sta- tion, 1:54 a.m. at the Ajax station, the Whitby station at 2:01 a.m., and the Oshawa station at 2:08 a.m. DRT is operating on its Sunday ser- vice schedule on Dec. 31. Other changes to DRT’s schedule during the holidays include: Christmas Eve service runs until 7 p.m. in Ajax- Pickering, 6 p.m. in Whitby and Clar- ington, and 8 p.m in Oshawa; there is no service on Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25; DRT is running on its Sunday service schedule on Tuesday, Dec. 26 (Boxing Day); regular service resumes Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Saturday, Dec. 30; and New Year’s Day Jan. 1 will be holiday/Sunday service. Specialized services run regular Sunday service from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Eve; holiday service 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas Day and Boxing Day; regular Sunday service from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve; and holiday service 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. New Year’s Day. Cops alarmed at this year’s numbers By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Got $12,000 handy? That’s what it’s going to cost you if you’re busted for drinking and driving this holiday season, according to Dur- ham police. During a media event Friday morn- ing at the Oshawa police station, Dep- uty chief Mike Ewles stood beside a heap of cash totalling $12,000 piled on the bunk of a hold- ing cell to make his point. “We need to send the mes- sage home to drivers: If you get caught, you’re going to put $12,000 behind bars. “And you might end up behind bars yourself.” The $12,000 figure represents legal costs, transportation costs, higher in- surance premiums, the expense of in- stalling an ignition lock in your vehicle and other consequences of a drunk driving conviction. Durham police, alarmed at yet an- other year in which a high number of drunk drivers are being caught at Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driv- ing Everywhere) stops, are stepping up their information campaign to help fight the problem. As of Dec. 18, almost 60 people had been arrested for drunk driving in four weeks of stepped-up RIDE enforce- ment, Deputy-Chief Ewles said. In addition, there have been six highway fatalities involving alcohol in 2006. “We’re really struggling with the numbers we have,” said the deputy-chief. Durham po- lice have shifted the focus of this year’s info campaign to concen- trate on the consequences of a drunk driving conviction, he said. “What we want to do is show drivers what are the ramifications of their ac- tions,” Deputy-Chief Ewles said. P ICK UP WHERE SANTA LEFT OFF pickeringtowncentre.com Thursday, December 28th 10am - 9pm Friday, December 29th 10am - 9pm Saturday, December 30th 10am - 6pm Sunday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 11am - 5pm Monday, January 1st - New Year’s Day Mall Closed Tuesday, January 2nd 10am - 9pm Boxing Week Shopping Hours Must be 19 years of age or older. License # C000014 BAAGWATING COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION. Know Your Limit, play within it. 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Kingston/Harwood Superstore Women’s Club 30 Kingston Road West 905-426-7023 goodlifefitness.com PAGE A3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 A/P Driving drunk? It’ll cost you $12,000, police say Hop aboard a bus for free on New Year’s Eve Did we mention it’s addictive?Play SUDOKU online at durhamregion.com For more on this story es would be laid. Police believe the driver was drinking before the crash. Mr. Grimes could face three counts of vehicular homi- cide. Ms. St-Denis said she is in touch with Pennsylvania police. But now, she’d rather talk about her wonderful husband and fan- tastic children. “We were the perfect family,” she said. If Mr. Denis was asked to do something, she said, he’d always lend a hand. “He always...he was a yes man,” she said. “He always said yes.” The position at St. Vincent’s was one that he just happened upon. “My husband was the last re- sort or else it would have closed,” she said. Not one to turn down a request for help, he came to the rescue with Ms. St-Denis serving as cook and the kids helping out as well. Her husband needed very little sleep to get by, she said, he was a “g o, go, go” kind of person. With their busy work schedules and heavy volunteer and church work, the family hadn’t had a real vacation together in about 10 years, she said. Thérèse is an engineering student at Queen’s University; Paul was in comput- ers at Seneca College; and Angela was in Grade 10 at Étienne Brûlé School. The family set out from their Pickering home about 8:30 p.m. Friday with Paul driving, on what was to be a two-week vacation – one week in Florida visiting relatives and another on a cruise ship with stops in Bermuda and Mexico. For the last several years the St- Denis family were also full-time caregivers to an elderly relative who lived with them until she passed away earlier this year. “We needed to get away,” Ms. St-Denis said. The family stopped about 3 a.m. to get something to eat, and then Mr. St-Denis took over at the wheel from Paul because he likes driving at night. Ms. St-Denis said she was dozing off in back of the van when a loud noise “like a shotgun or an explosion of some sort” jolted her awake. “The car was just spinning,” she recalled, “and then it came to a stop. I looked over and my daughter had been thrown out of the car. “I was going between my hus- band, my daughter and my son,” she said. “They weren’t moving, there were no signs of life.” Although all family members were wearing seat belts and the airbags had deployed, the vio- lence of the impact left at least one of the van’s occupants in the road. “I saw my daughter lying in the middle of the road,” Ms. St-Denis said, “so I brought her to the side and I saw she had a big gash on the side of her head. “I went to see if she had a pulse, I thought she had a bit of a pulse.” Then, she added, “a lady came over and said ‘I’m a nurse’,” and she said, `Step back,’ and she checked for a pulse, and 10 sec- onds later she said she was gone.” Visitation will be held at High- land Funeral Home, 3280 Shep- pard Ave. E, on Jan. 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. and Jan. 2 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. The family funeral takes place at 11 a.m. on Jan. 3 at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church, 1148 Finch Ave. With files from Torstar Network Visit us at www.surefit.ca BOXING WEEKBIG sale SURE FIT ANNUAL up to BUY DIRECT FROM THE FACTORY! 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If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Voting a privilege and responsibility To the editor: Re: ‘Voting is optional’, Nov. 29 letter by Lisa Frederick. It is precisely because peo- ple do not vote that we end up with some politicians who are less than desirable. When just over 20 per cent of eligible voters take the time to vote in a municipal election, it is glaringly obvi- ous that many people don’t care, but they like to com- plain when things don’t go well. There are many good and capable people around who would be willing to serve their community in an offi- cial capacity. However, eligible voters must take the time to be in- formed and actively involved in politics on an ongoing basis in order to be able to chose suitable and compe- tent people at election time. When more citizens are ac- tively involved in the political process, it is easier to weed out the undesirable candi- dates and produce a better crop of representatives who will then more accurately re- flect the wishes of the major- ity of people. Nothing keeps politicians more on their toes than when they know that their con- stituents are involved in the process and watching their performance. The next election is always just around the corner. Ye s, voting is optional, but it is also one of the most im- portant privileges as well as responsibilities in a free and democratic society. It is very easy for democ- racy to slip away when people aren’t watching. Renate Roy Ajax Reader ‘truly disappointed in our political system’ To the editor: We are reading about a constantly dropping voter turnout! My wife and some people coming to Canada 50 years ago May 1 have voted at every election we were allowed to and we’ve spent the last 38 years in Ajax. I read in your paper some time ago how determined and hard Roger Anderson works and that he always gets what he is after. I for one would like to know the names of the Regional councillors who voted for or against having the Regional chairperson elected by the people. After all, how do we know who to vote for in four years to get our wishes taken into consideration. I’m truly disappointed in our political system and the way the taxpayer is disregard- ed and expected to pay the bills our elected representa- tives spend the taxes for. They will be united giving themselves a tremendous pay increase and do they know how we as seniors can make ends meet on government pensions? I’m sure they could not care less. 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[ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication. St ay in school bill is necessary T he Province has taken a carrot-and-stick approach in its effort to boost learning and improve the high school graduation rate for Ontario’s young people. At the present time, thousands of youth take a no-more- teachers, no-more-books approach to life at the tender age of 16. By quitting school at the earliest possible opportunity, these teenagers are closing the doors of opportunity to a better fu- ture. They are also likely to become a drain on society going for- ward as they will find it difficult to get a job that pays the bills, never mind finding a fulfilling career. To that end, the Province has passed Learning to 18 legisla- tion that requires students to attend high school until they reach age 18 or graduate. Those who don’t stick it out could face the unpleasant prospect of having their driver’s licence lifted. While the licence prohibition is the stick, the carrot is in- creased opportunity for students to learn outside the classroom in programs approved by the Ministry of Education. The Ministry is also taking the view that many teens don’t really know what is in their own best long-term interest. Think of the legislation then as providing something that is good for a young person as he moves forward into the world of post-sec- ondary education and employment. Some non-typical programs to help students keep learn- ing would include apprenticeship training or post-secondary courses that could be applied toward a high school graduation diploma. Whatever is necessary is the key to keeping young people learning so they can embrace any and all opportunities. There is plenty at stake for society at large. In an increasingly globalized world where trade crosses bor- ders and knowledge is power, those nations that are best edu- cated and trained and most productive, will succeed. To do so, Ontario will have to push to make sure most young people graduate and get the training needed to fill the jobs of the 21st century. It’s an all-encompassing job that is crucial to our future com- petitiveness. The Province is committed to raising the graduation rate to 85 per cent by 2010, up from 71 per cent in 2004-05. It’s an ambi- tious goal, but at least the commitment is now there in legisla- tion to make it a possible reality. submitted photo Next stop, the oven Ontario Power Generation employees Olwen Gover, Tom Smart and Jacquie McInnes check out turkeys to be distributed through the North Pickering Community Food Drive. In addition to turkeys, OPG employ- ees at various Pickering sites donated thousands of dollars worth of unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to the Durham Regional Police Service annual food and toy drive. Employees donated almost $9,000 more in cash during a one-day gate collection for the Million Penny Toy Drive and Pickering Nuclear finished off the efforts with another $6,500 in donations to local charities. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. IN THE COMMUNITY /4& T hese days you don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand that the weather is changing. Blame it on global warming, clear-cutting of the rainforest or even the French if you want to, but I don’t think anybody will argue that things, for what- ever reason, are more tem- perate than they have been in some time. And frankly I really don’t care who’s responsible. I’m not a blamer. I’m not looking to blame anyone or anything for this meteorologi- cal anomaly. To me that’s a huge waste of time. The di- nosaurs were blamers and look what happened to them. Slouching around the tar pits grousing about how damn cold it was instead of maybe evolv- ing a little, learning how to knit a sweater. Not me. I’m work- ing on adapting and surviving, because I don’t think this heat wave’s going away anytime soon. To that end, I’ve got a list of activities planned for the fam- ily that I am hoping will make this temperate Christmas holi- day a still enjoyable one. For instance, the boys and I will be busy making “Dirt Men” in the backyard. Maybe we’ll throw together a “Dirt fort” and have a good old-fashioned, no- holds-barred “dirtball fight.” Oh won’t their mother think us a sight when we come in the house laughing and shak- ing the mud off. And of course we’ll all get out for a little “dirt- boarding,” “sod-shoeing” and some vigorous “Cross Country- scraping” It’ll be a hoot. We’re inviting the whole neighborhood over for a Box- ing Day water polo party. Yo u’ve not lived until you’ve swum under the stars in a win- ter sky. Afterwards the gang will gather around the old air-con- ditioner for carols, shortbread cookies and Gatorade-Nog. Around midnight we’ll hitch up the team and head out for a good old-fashioned coun- try sleigh drag. Remember to bring lots of repellent though, the bugs can be bad this time of year. Of course, these days, one must take precautions when venturing out of doors. Be sure to wear a hat with a good brim and plenty of sunblock. Noth- ing ruins the holidays faster than a Christmas sunburn or a bad case of Yule stroke. It’s always important, dur- ing the holiday season, to think of the less fortunate, those in need and the elderly. Which is why, in our family, we encour- age the boys to give back a little. They may grouse about it ini- tially but they always feel terrif- ic when they return from help- ing old Mrs. Simmons with her winter raking or from assisting lonely old Mr. Henderson in and out of his hammock or from donating used swimwear to the homeless. That’s what Christmas is all about as far as I am concerned. And really, it’s the spirit of the thing anyway that we need to hang on to. As the climate changes and the planet morphs, we must evolve as well or suffer the fate of those lazy dinosaurs. Let’s not get hung up about having to hang up Christmas sandals instead of stockings or get all bent out of shape when we see nativity sets with the Magi wearing Ray-bans and Bermuda shorts. That stuff is not important. What’s critical is continuing as a species. I don’t want to be around to sing “The Last Noel.” Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Fo llow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html. I’m dreaming of a green Christmas Neil Crone enter laughing This Week’s Question: Do you think Regional council should stop saying the Lord’s Prayer before council meetings? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Will the recent controversy about how the national chapter of MADD spends its fundraising dollars affect your willingness to donate to local chapters of the organization? Total Votes: 233 Yes: 84.1 % No: 15.9 % 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 City of Pickering Holiday Operating Hours CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) 905.420.2222 December 29 – 8:30 am - 12 noon January 1 – CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX 905.831.1711 December 31 – 7:00 am - 5:00 pm . . . . . . . . 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Event January 1 – CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX POOL 905.683.6582 December 28, 29, 30, Jan. 2 – 6:00 am - 11:00 pm January 1 – CLOSED December 31 – 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm . . . . . . . . . .7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year's Eve Free Swim DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 December 22 – January 3 inclusive – CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE December 28, 29 & Jan. 2 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm . . . . . . . . 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DATE MEETING TIME Jan. 08 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 15 Management Forum 1:30 pm Jan. 15 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 18 Statutory Information Meeting 7:00 pm Jan. 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Jan. 24 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm City of Pickering facilities offer the variety, quality and dependability you are looking for! We have the space that is perfect for your needs; whether you are hosting an intimate gathering or corporate tradeshow. NOW! Information & Applications available online and in all City facilities Visit us at cityofpickering.com/facilitybooking or drop by any City facility to pick up your facility booking handbook today! GALA or gathering The right space for you. cityofpickering.com/facilitybooking 905.420.4623 Calling all Students! Need community service hours? Why not shovel snow for a senior? Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 for details FREE Family Skating Sponsored by Tim Horton's December 28 - 29 & January 2 @ Pickering Rec. 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The Crossback Chair shown with standard upholstered seat all harvest tables 40% off! PAGE A9 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 A/P By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — The holiday wrappings, recycla- bles and even the tree must make its way to the curb eventually. Durham Region has planned some changes to waste pickup during the festive season. “Residents may see an increase in the number of recyclables in their homes this holiday season,” said Peter Watson, manager of waste manage- ment at Durham’s works department. “If the Blue Box becomes full, these items may also be placed in a cardboard box and left for curbside collection to accommodate the overflow of materials.” Residents are also asked to remove all decora- tions, wire and tinsel from Christmas trees before placing them on the curb in plain view. Trees set out in plastic bags will not be collected. For more information, or to download each municipality’s respective collection calendar, visit www.region.durham.on.ca/waste. In Whitby and Oshawa visit those municipalities’ respective websites. The schedule is as follows: To wn of Ajax - Garbage collection regularly scheduled for Dec. 26 is rescheduled to Dec. 30 - Blue boxes and green bins will be collected on Jan. 2 - Christmas tree collection is on Jan. 2 to 5 and 9 to 12 to coincide with residents’ regular collec- tion day City of Pickering - Blue box and green bin regularly scheduled for pickup on Dec. 26 will be collected on Jan. 2 (there is no garbage collection scheduled for this week) - Christmas tree collection is Jan. 2 to 5 and 9 to 12 to coincide with residents’ regular collection day . 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This compares to only 42 people who have died in homicides in Durham Region during this same time period. In other words, alcohol consumption and drunk driving has killed more people in Durham Region in the last nine years than all the homicides combined! As a result, the Durham Regional Police will be out there Celebrate the New Year Safely: “Choose Your Ride” …And Ensure You Arrive Alive on R.I.D.E. enforcement during this New Year’s Eve festive season looking for impaired drivers. The better option, of course, then being caught at a R.I.D.E. spot check after consuming alcohol is to make the right decision and “Choose Your Ride”. Call a taxi, use “Keys To Us”, or call a friend or loved one to take you home safely after a night of celebration this New Year’s Eve. A few dollars spent wisely to get home safely ensures that you will see your loved ones and friends for years to come. On behalf of all the members of the Durham Regional Police Service, we are asking that everyone please drink responsibly, and make the right choice this New Year’s holiday season. Stepping into 2007 fi nds the volunteers with the Durham Region Chapter continually working to support the mission of MADD Canada. To Stop Impaired Driving and Support Victims of this Violent Crime. Your donations and support to the chapter stay within our region and are used to carryout the mission statement. The roadways of Durham Region continue to host IMPAIRED DRIVERS and with your help we can reduce the number of crashes. PLEASE call 911 to report suspect Impaired Drivers, you may save a life... www.madd-durham.com A message from MADD As we go into 2007, a reminder from the Durham Region Chapter: Sober driving is a year-round responsibility. www.madd-durham.com 905-576-7473 Durham Region Chapter Durham Region Chapter www.pickeringhonda.com PICKERINGPICKERING Whites Rd. & 401Whites Rd. & 401 Tel:Tel: 905905 831-5400 Fax: 831-5400 Fax: 905905 831-3381 831-3381 PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Hockey and hot weather St. Mary senior boys’ team off to Florida over Christmas break By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — The St. Mary Catho- lic Secondary School Monarchs senior boys’ hockey team will take in equal measures of ice and sunshine over the Christmas break. The Monarchs are headed to Florida, beginning on Dec. 28, for a full week of hockey, sightseeing and, of course, sunrays in Fort Myers and Orlando. Most important, the St. Mary squad will be one of the few Canadian teams to compete at the seventh annual Flor- ida Holiday Invitational Tournament in Fort Myers. St. Mary head coach Mike Dion noted his search for a holiday tourna- ment, as well as a unique hockey expe- rience for his players, led him directly to the Sunshine State. “We were looking to do a good tour- nament over Christmas and found a tournament in Florida that was pretty big. I made some calls and we found they had no problem taking a high school team, so we went forward with it.” The Monarchs will compete against midget-age teams as well as some U.S. prep (high school) squads in the tour- nament that’s organized by the Florida Everblades hockey organization. “I think it’s ‘AAA’ calibre, so we’ll be in tough,” says Dion. St. Mary will skate in the five-team midget under-18 division against the Junior Everblades of Florida, the Palm Beach Ice Hawks of Florida, Team Raiders of Florida and the Tri City Eagles of Maryland. The Monarchs will take 16 players and two coaches on the Florida trip. In addition to the tournament, the Pickering entourage will spend three days in Orlando where they plan to pay Mickey Mouse a visit at Disney World. “The kids are really excited. We re- ally wanted to put together an experi- ence that no other hockey team can offer and I think we’ve done a good job of that,” says Dion. He adds this year’s Monarchs squad is young with a lot of speed up front. Dion says the team has received out- standing goaltending thus far in the season from the tandem of Eric Nott- beck and Joe Kozovki. So far, in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) league play, the St. Mary Monarchs have taken its customary perch at the top of the league’s West Division. The Monarchs currently own a solid 14-7-3 overall record and is currently ranked third in the weekly GTA poll of high school senior hockey teams. At the recent Carter Cup tournament in North Bay, the Monarchs came back with the championship, beating two of the school’s in the top 5 teams in the province. In the semifinal, St. Mary de- feated Mount Carmel of Mississauga 2- 1 and, in the final, edged Notre Dame of Burlington 2-1. Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photos Above, Eastdale Eagles’ Brian Hatherly goes flying after an open-ice check by St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’ Blake Coultice during Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey play re- cently. At left, Monarchs’ head coach Mike Dion addresses his players during a timeout in the league contest at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Monarchs are headed to Florida, start- ing today, for a week over the Christmas break. They’ll play in the seventh annual Florida Holiday Invitational Tournament in Fort Myers. The team’s 16 players and two coaches are also slated to spend a few days in Orlando, where they’ll visit Disney World. Ajax juniors waxed by Markham; Pickering clobbered by Canadians DURHAM — Ajax and Pickering junior ‘A’ hockey league teams ended league action before the Christmas break with a resounding thud. The Ajax Attack were blitzed 8-2 by the visiting Markham Waxers at the Ajax Community Centre last Satur- day. Meanwhile, the Pickering Pan- thers were thumped by the Toronto Junior Canadians 9-3 at Toronto’s Chesswood Arena, also last Saturday. The upshot for the Attack (10-24- 1-1 for 22 points) is they’re still in last place in the OHA Ontario Provin- cial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South Conference, trailing the seventh- place Durham Fury by two points. Meanwhile, the Panthers’ (22-14- 2-0 for 46 points) loss to the Junior Canadians allowed Toronto (20-11- 4-2) to climb into a fourth-place tie with Pickering in the South Confer- ence standings. The second period of Saturday’s Markham-Ajax game was the undo- ing of the Attack. Markham scored four unanswered goals in the frame to take a commanding 6-1 lead to the dressing room for the second in- termission. Markham outscored Ajax 2-1 in the final frame. Chris Gelencser scored his first goal in an Attack uniform since com- ing over in a trade with Bramalea last month. Adam Place also scored. Meanwhile, the Panthers were blitzed for six consecutive Canadi- ans’ goals through the first period and into the opening six minutes of the second period. Pickering starting goaltender Brad Fogal was lifted in favour of backup Connor Sampson after the fifth Toronto goal. The goaltending change seemed to spur the Panthers as they scored the next three goals of the second period. The momentum shift was short-lived, however, as the Canadians responded at the 47 second mark of the third pe- riod with an unassisted short-handed goal by Kyle Wetering, a Pickering native. The Canadians went on to score two power-play goals late in the period to post the victory. Panthers’ captain Richard Scho- field had a two-goal night; Scott Brown had the other marker. Chris Dunham added two assists. The Panthers started the pre- Christmas weekend action with an emphatic 13-4 victory over the Dur- ham Fury at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Friday night. The big win was a little payback for the Fury’s 3-2 win over Pickering three days be- fore. Dan Mandel and Phil McIlhone paced the Panthers’ attack with a hat trick apiece. Schofield scored twice, with Kory Helowka, Brendan Hann, Cody Smith, Jamie MacQueen and Matt Rigtrup each netting single markers. The Attack face the same Waxers’ squad in the first game of the new year at Markham’s Centennial Arena on Friday, Jan. 5. The Panthers also hit the ice for the first time in 2007 on Jan. 5 against the Stouffville Spirit at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. SCORING SUMMARY Attack at Markham Waxers Period 1 Ajax - Chris Gelencser (Shane Heffer- nan) 5:30 Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Matthew Meszaros) 7:34 Markham - JoJo Bojanowski (Chris Eyles) 13:19 Period 2 Markham - Mark Cornacchia (Cody Hamilton, Kyle Russell) 6:38 Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Matthew Meszaros, Dean Shanks) 7:53 Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Alex Til- laart, Kyle Russell) 11:41 Markham - Giancarlo Iuorio (Mark Cor- nacchia, Cody Hamilton) 14:49 Period 3 Ajax - Adam Place (powerplay) (Chris Gelencser, Nick LeBouthillier) 0:57 Markham - David Kostuch (Michael Scheu, Alex Tillaart) 4:08 Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Ryan Carey, Matthew Meszaros) 10:06 SCORING SUMMARY Panthers at Toronto Junior Canadians Period 1 To r onto - Kyle Ventura (Carson Devine, Alan Reynolds) 0:59 To r onto - Reed Smith (powerplay) (unas- sisted) 9:48 To r onto - Brendan Soley (Alex Paiement, Shawn Crozier) 18:08 Period 2 To r onto - Kelly Jackson (Derek Patskou) 3:49 To r onto - Kyle Wetering (unassisted) 4:01 To r onto - Stefan Smith (shorthanded) (unassisted) 5:55 Pickering - Scott Brown (powerplay) (Jesse Hebscher, Kory Helowka) 12:53 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Chris Dun- ham) 14:51 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Jesse Hebscher, Chris Dunham) 17:03 Period 3 To r onto - Kyle Wetering (shorthanded) (Stefan Smith) 0:47 To r onto - Brent Tamane (powerplay) (Kyle Ventura, Brandon Andrade) 16:48 To r onto - Carson Devine (powerplay) (Derek Patskou, Troy Harris) 18:13. Photo by Jennifer Roberts Ajax Attack forward Shane Heffernan, left, tries to intercept a clearing pass by Markham Waxers’ David Kostuch during OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre last Saturday. The Waxers left town with a tidy 8-2 victory over the Attack in their last game before the Christmas break. Pickering swimmers shine at Youth Cup meet PICKERING — Two Pickering Swim Club athletes finished near the top of the high-point standings at the recent 24th annual Youth Cup meet at the Eto- bicoke Olympium recently. The Pickering club sent 15 swimmers to the large meet hosted by the North Yo rk Aquatic Club. The Youth Cup is recognized as one of the finest short course age group meets in Canada and is truly an international meet with high- calibre swimmers. Forty-eight teams from across the country participated. Jose Baylon placed third overall in the boys’ 13-14 age group individual high points scores, swimming in eight events. Baylon won a gold medal in three events: 200-metre individual med- ley (2:15.49); 100m butterfly (1:01.72); and 100m breaststroke (1:09.57). He also captured a silver medal in the 200m breast (2:30.91) and bronze in the 200m fly (2:17.41). Allison Foster placed fifth overall in the girls’ 13-14 age category individual high points scores, competing in seven events. Foster swam to gold in the 400m freestyle (4:27.58) and two silver medals in the 800m free (9:15.31) and 200m free (2:07.07). Ainsley Corkum won bronze in the girls’ 13-14 age group 1500m free with a time of 18:01.93. New provincial short course times were forged by the following Pickering swimmers at the meet: • Ainsley Corkum, 14, girls’ 13-14 age group 200m free (2:14.11); • Allison Foster, 14, girls’ 13-14 age group 200m backstroke (2:30.38); • Michael Foster, 13, boys’ 13-14 age group 200m back (2:28.08); 100m breast (1:19.87); 100m back (1:09.88); • Carleen Ginter, 11, girls’ 12-and-under 200m IM (2:49.98); • Caroline Gomba, 11, girls’ 12-and- under 200m fly (3:03.63); • James McAlister, 13, boys’ 13-14 age group 200m fly (2:34.60); • Meghan Toswell, 12, girls’ 12-and- under age group 200m IM (2:40.42), 200m free (2:20.55), 100m free (1:05.29); Other club swimmers putting forth strong swims were: Kayla Ginter, Alex Griffith, Robert Masters, Alison Russell, Michelle Spencer, Michael Storto and Katie Webster. At tack, Panthers stumble into Christmas break Back online for another year... 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Certain restrictions may apply.▼Kia’s “Worry-Free Comprehensive” warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY▼ 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE TOTAL CARE OWNERSHIP COVERAGE Hurry in,offers end January 2 To locate a Kia dealer near you, visit kia.ca Bessada Kia 1698 Bayly St., Pickering, ON (905) 421-9191 PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006A/P AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Stretching out PICKERING — An Archbishop Denis O’Connor Chargers player attempts to sweep the puck away from a J. Clarke Richardson Storm player during the 2006 Pine Ridge Junior Hockey Tournament at the Pickering Recreation Complex recently. St. Mary won the ‘A’ title with a 4-0 win over Eastdale. All Saints defeated host Pine Ridge 2-1 in over time in the ‘B’ championship game. Young curlers start new year at Annandale with bonspiel Annual ’spiel on Jan. 6 By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — The Annandale Curling Club’s youngest members will take over the ice for the annual Bantam and Junior Bonspiel on Saturday, Jan. 6. The teams each play two eight-end games and any combination of boys and girls is eligible. Players have to be under age 20 as of 2006 to play in the competi- tive draw. Sixteen teams will play in either of the competitive draw or the 16-and-under non-competitive draw, but everyone wins a prize. Another upcoming Annandale Bon- spiel is the annual Robbie Burns Fun- spiel on Saturday, Jan. 27. It’s a good beginner bonspiel with two six-end games, lunch, dinner and a dance. ••• The 2006 Brier runner-up team of Glenn Howard, with Pickering’s Olym- pian Richard Hart third, Brent Laing playing second and Craig Savill leading, is sitting on top of the World Curling To ur money list. The foursome has won $84,900 so far this season. Edmonton’s Kevin Martin is a close second with $84,000. The Howard team next advances to the OCA Regional playdown at the South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club on Jan. 13 and 14. ••• The Best Western OCA Men’s Inter- mediate zone playdowns start at To- ronto’s Tam Heather Curling Club on Ja n. 27. Representing Annandale is the team skipped by Gord Norton, including Warren Leslie, Alex Bianchi and Mike Trudeau. Two rinks from the double-knockout draw advance to the regionals in Port Perry March 3 and 4. ••• Four Annandale entries will compete at the annual Toronto Curling associa- tion’s Energizer Juniors event, which will be played at three Toronto curling clubs on Dec. 29 and 30. The Corey Morrow and Michael Bryson rinks will represent Annandale in the bantam boys’ division. Joining Morrow are Jake McGhee, Brian Ainsley and Philip Holmer. On the Bryson team are Wesley Forget, Emmett Murphy and Sandy Martin. Meanwhile, in the junior women’s draw, Lesley Pyne will skip her team of Stacey Hogan, Leahanne Legrow and Ja ckie Clarke. In the junior men’s event, Tim March skips the team of Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Tyler Anderson. ® BOXING WEEK Bed Frame ...................................................$49 ....................$19 10 yr Orthopedic Set (Single) ......................$399 ..................$169 20 yr Orthopedic Set (Double) ....................$748 ..................$348 10 yr Orthopedic Set (Queen) .....................$699 ..................$309 20 yr Orthopedic Set (Single) ......................$499 ..................$248 10 yr Orthopedic Set (Queen) .....................$599 ..................$199 30 yr Orthopedic Set Pillow Top Queen .......$999 ..................$488 Sealy Posturepedic Queen Set ...................$1388 ..................$688 Serta Perfect Sleeper King Set (Pillow Top) ..$1988 ..................$988 Sealy Ultra Euro Top Queen Set ................$2688 ..................$988 Simmons Beauty Rest (Pocket Coil) with 3” of Memory Foam .......$4999 ................$1888 Serta Space Technology Solid Memory Foam Queen Set ................$2999 ..................$988 Mismatch Simmons DBL or Queen Sets ............... $499DBL/$599QS Spring Air (Pocket Coil/Memory Foam /Latex) Queen Set ......................($3999) $1388 .......KING $1688 Niagara Pillow Top (Damask Cover) .........$1588 ..................$788 REG. SALE Free Holiday Bonus 10-Pack with Any New or Floor Model Set Purchase over $299 • No GST or PST • Free Removal • Free Delivery • Free Set Up • Free 4-Piece Sheet Set • Free Set of Pillows 10 Pack Includes: TUES., DEC. 26 9AM - 9PM WED., DEC. 27 10AM - 9PM THURS., DEC. 28 10AM - 9PM FRI., DEC. 29 10AM - 9PM SAT., DEC. 30 10AM - 6PM SUN., DEC. 31 11AM - 5PM 18 HARWOOD AVE. Corner of Kingston & Harwood (Beside Staples) 905.686.2717 go! KingstonRd/Hwy 2 Hwy 401Westney RdHarwood Ave.Salem Rd.BOXING WEEKBOXING WEEK MATTRESS MANIA!MATTRESS MANIA! BOXING WEEKBOXING WEEK MATTRESS MANIA!MATTRESS MANIA! Mattress to life • style • solutions OSHAWA www.sklargallery.com Exceptional Warranty Superior Construction Fast Delivery 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa 905-723-4561 Hours: Mon.• Tues.• Wed. 10-6, Thurs.• Fri. 10-9, Sat. 10-6, Sun.11-5 Durham’s Newest & Largest Sklar Peppler Furnishings Store! ONELOC A T I O N ONL YOSH A W A *Applies to in-stock, fl oor model clearance items. Does not apply to previous purchases or orders. See store for details. OSHAWA STARTS TODAY!STARTS TODAY! 50% OFF •SOFAS• SOFAS • LOVESEATS •LAMPS• LAMPS •CHAIRS• CHAIRS •TABLES• TABLES •ACCESSORIES• ACCESSORIES NOGST *UP TOUP TO CLEARING 2006CLEARING 2006 FLOOR MODELS!FLOOR MODELS! UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS!!!UNBELIEVABLE SAVINGS!!! NEW YEAR’S EVENEW YEAR’S EVE 20072007 LIVE!!!LIVE!!! featuring ...featuring ... VEGAS-STYLEVEGAS-STYLE SHOWGIRLSSHOWGIRLS DJ DOMDJ DOM ... and... and musical guest ... musical guest ... ADVANCE: $35.00 DOOR: $40.00 cash OPEN: 9:00 PM DRESS: STYLISH www.jukeboxlive.ca info@jukeboxlive.ca 905.422.0091 1211 Kingston Road, Pickering (just west of Liverpool Road) ***NO EXCHANGE / REFUND*** SUN. DEC. 31/06 - TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE BAR Plan to take part in the 18th Annual Bridal & Fashion Event, Durham’s largest and longest running Bridal show! 18 ANNUAL BRIDAL SHOW Sunday January 21st, 2007 11:00 am – 4:30 pm Fashion Show at 1:30 pm Location: A.E. King Fitness Complex 1200 Leland Road, Oshawa (Townline Road/King Street East, Oshawa) To reserve your space in the show and/or book your advertisement in the pre-show supplement call: Monique Lea, Show Coordinator/ Advertising Consultant at 905-579-4400 ext 2318 or E-mail at mlea@durhamregion.com Or contact your Sales Representative at Metroland Durham Region Media Group Sponsored by: Bridal Magazine Selection will vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. Everyday Bay Value, just-reduced, Power Buys, Manager’s Specials, licensed departments, Salviati, Vera Wang and Hbc Foundation charity merchandise are excluded. When you see “POWER BUY” or “MANAGER’S SPECIAL” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys and Manager’s Specials and items located in any “Style Outlet” in-store departments are limited and may vary from store to store – no rainchecks or substitutions. When we say “PRICE CUT”, we mean the existing everyday price is being lowered temporarily. See in-store for details. Friday, Dec. 29th to Monday, Jan. 1st 60%ff ALL Christmas bedding, bath cushions, throws, table & kitchen linens 50% TO 80%ff ALL men’s & women’s fall & winter outerwear Off our regular prices. Reg. $70-$275. Excludes men’s dress outerwear. 50% TO 65%ff All luggage Reg. $50-$700 Excludes items with 99¢ price endings. 15 %ff ALL electronics Choose from SONY, PANASONIC, TOSHIBA, SHARP & more Off our regular prices. Excludes Sony XBR & Bose. UP TO 30%ff Discontinued BEAUMARK® major appliances Off our regular prices. NOW $399 Discontinued LOS CABOS 5-pce. dining & counter height dining set Reg. $799 10 %ff All clearance-priced furniture when you use your Hbc Credit Card 40%ff ALL previously-reduced & regular-priced candles, frames & decorative accessories 40%ff Selected bedding & bath coordinates By HOUSE&HOME, GLUCKSTEINHOME, WAMSUTTA, JOSEPH ABBOUD & more 70 %ff Manufacturers’ Special 10 Kt. gold, gemstone & diamond jewellery Reg. $60-$1195 Sale $15-$358.50 25 %ffSplash ‘nsave lather up with your favourite names! UPPER CANADA ROGER & GALLET DOVE OLAY & more... SUNDAY LAST DAY TO REDEEM YOUR BAY SAVINGS CARD Treat yourself to all the other things that were on your list.Cards only valid until Dec. 31st, 2006. SAVE AN EXTRA UP TO 80%ff All the brands you know and love, at irresistible savings! Shop early, shop often! Get dressed! Great fashion brands ALL STORES CLOSED MONDAY, JANUARY 1ST Except Queen Street: open 10am-8pm, Bloor Street: open 10am-6pm 30%ff Men’s dress shirts & ties Reg. $24.99-$75 Sale $17.49-$52.50 Valid Boxing Week Only! December 26–31 2006 Redeemable at any Bay store with minimum purchase of $20 or more (before taxes). One savings card per transaction. Boxing Week Savings Event! BAY SAVINGSCARD $10$10 PA GE B3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 A/P AJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Puck battle PICKERING — Notre Dame Catholic Secondary Cougars’ Jon Bonnauito attempts to skate past All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans’ Cody Morin during a game at the fourth annual Pickering Panthers/News Adver- tiser High School Classic senior boys’ hockey tournament at the Pickering Recreation Complex. The Cougars beat the Titans 8-4. The championship ultimately went to the Pickering High School Trojans, which defeated the Monsi- gnor Paul Dwyer Saints of Oshawa 7-4 in the final last Friday. Comes with a 2-year/40,000 km limited warranty AND 2-year Roadside Assistance*, special financing of fers. Of course, the vehicle has to meet a few requirements to be deemed worthy of such a great warranty. First, it must pass our rig orous 112-point inspection. CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLES 2005 BEETLE Convertible, 2,900 km, blue, 5 speed alloys, leather, $27,900 $ 26,000 EVENT PRICE 2004 GOLF TDI $ 22,500 EVENT PRICE 2005 GOLF GLS TDI Black, 25,700 km, auto., GLS $ 24,900 EVENT PRICE 2004 TOUAREG V6 22,000 km, grey, auto., premium pkg., 2 xenons $ 39,999 EVENT PRICE 2006 TOUAREG V6 15,000 km, auto., premium pkg. xenons, hitch $48,900 $ 47,500 EVENT PRICE 2003 JETTA 1.8T 77,000 km, black, 5 speed sunroof, alloys, leather, PQ loaded $ 19,500 EVENT PRICE 2004 JETTA GLS 44,812 km, silver, 4 door $ 19,900 EVENT PRICE 2004 JETTA TDI SPORT Silver, 76,000 km, auto., sport edition $22,900 $ 22,000 EVENT PRICE 2004 JETTA WAGON 29,800 km, auto., GSS $22,900 $ 21,000 EVENT PRICE 2003 JETTA TDI 64,000 km, grey, auto., GLS $ 20,500 EVENT PRICE 2004 GOLF GLS TDI 34,400 km, 4 door, 5 speed $ 22,500 EVENT PRICE 2003 JETTA 1.8T 60,150 km, silver, 5 speed, sunroof, alloys, leather, sport $ 19,900 EVENT PRICE 2006 JETTA 2.5L 13,500 km, blue, 5 speed, sunroof, tan leather, tint, $25,500. $ 24,900 EVENT PRICE 2004 PASSAT 1.8T WAGON 31,800 km, blue, auto., sunroof, alloys $ 25,900 EVENT PRICE 2003 PASSAT WAGON 68,200 km, grey, 4 motion sunroof, alloys, leather, 8 cyl. $ 25,900 EVENT PRICE 2003 JETTA GLS 79,183 km, turbo diesel, 4 door. $ 19,900 EVENT PRICE 2004 JETTA GLS 2.0L 15, 673 km, red, 4 door $ 20,900 EVENT PRICE 2001 JETTA GLS 2.0 80,052km. $ 14,900 EVENT PRICE 34,400 km, silver, 5 speed, diesel, GLS, TDI 2006 A3 3.2 S LINE 10,000 km, auto., open sky sport pkg., nav, xenons, bose $46,900 $ 45,500 EVENT PRICE 2002 A4 1.8T QUATTRO 56,000 km, 5 speed, sport pkg., sunroof, $27,900 $ 26,000 EVENT PRICE 2003 A4 1.8T QUATTRO 64,000 km, silver, auto., premium power seat, sport pkg., roof $28,900 $ 27,555 EVENT PRICE 2004 A4 1.8T QUATTRO 71,000 km, black, 6 speed, sport pkg., xenons, premium roof, $30,900 $ 29,888 EVENT PRICE 2002 A3 3L QUATTRO WAGON 74,000 km, grey, auto., 16” wheels, roof, premium, xenons, $27,900 $ 25,900 EVENT PRICE 2003 A6 4.2 QUATTRO 74,400 km, 4 door, auto. $ 36,900 EVENT PRICE 2004 A4 QUATTRO WAGON 66,000 km, grey, 6 speed, premium pkg., sunroof, 16” wheels, $31,500 $ 30,000 EVENT PRICE 2004 A4 3L QUATTRO 59,600 km, black, 6 speed, AWD, sport pkg., bose, xenons, premium, RARE! $ 34,500 EVENT PRICE 2003 A6 3.0L QUATTRO 79,000 km, auto., cold weather, premium, 2 to choose from $ 26,900 EVENT PRICE 2006 A6 3.2L QUATTRO 18,000 km, auto., advance key nav, roof, bose, xenons $80,000 NEW! $ 65,900 EVENT PRICE 2005 TT 3.2 QUATTRO 36,000 km, red, auto., dsg, bose, xenons, 18” wheels, $50,900 $ 49,000 EVENT PRICE 2004 A8L 4.2 QUATTRO 44,000 km, silver, auto, $62,900 $ 60,500 EVENT PRICE Your Audi comes with a 6-year/120,000 km limited warranty AND 2-year Roadside Assistance, special fi nancing offers. 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Retail $181,947 BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT $149,900 2007 Greyhawk 30GS Double slide, Triton V10, Front Entertainment Centre, Onan Generator, plus much more. Retail $98,960 BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT $79,995 2007 Designer 31RLTS Triple Slide Fireplace, central vac, washer/dryer, Morryde Suspension, high gloss gelcoat sidewalls plus much more. Retail $71,693 BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT $56,420 2006 Eagle 291RLTS Triple Slide Free standing table and chairs, hide-a-bed, holding tank sprayer, fl oor safe, pillow top mattress and more. Other models in stock to choose from. Retail $46,089 BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT $36,479 2007 Jay Flight Travel Trailers STARTING AS LOW AS $14,995 or $162.15 per month O.A.C. 2006 Jay Feather Light Weight Travel Trailers STARTING AT $13,995 or $151.42 per month O.A.C. PAGE B4 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006A/P What’s going on in your community? Just click hereSudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive! 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OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) DURHAM COLLEGE fast track training programs, train with the number one ranked college in the GTA. Durham College offers courses in Project Management, Microsoft Office, Warehouse Operations & AZ, DZ Truck Driver Tr aining. Funding options for these programs available from Service Canada, Ontario Disability, WSIB and OSAP for individuals that qualify. For more information call Ellen Nolan at 905-721-3334. Safe & Sound Mfg. Inc. in Bowmanville, are looking for ENERGETIC PRODUCTION WORKERS For their Lake Rd. fa- cility. Garment experi- ence preferred. Also need experienced Home Sewers who have their own indus- trial equipment at home and can pickup and de- liver their work. (905)697-9734 or fax resume to (905) 697-0189 AZ DRIVER or Owner/Operator required for flatbed covered wag- on to run U.S. (home on week- ends). Min. 3 yrs. driving experi- ence, clean abstract. Drivers: 50 cents per mile. Fax resume to 905-556-9949 or call 905-242- 6756. DRIVERS NEEDED FULL/Part- time. Must have own van. 905- 427-7402 or 905-706-2370. Ask for Tom. TRUCK DRIVER AZ required. Physically fit, flatbed work, expe- rience an asset, will train the right person. 50-60 hours/week, local, home everyday. Bowmanville- based company. Please fax re- sume & driver's abstract to: 905-697-9132, or email gtalogistics@trytel.com, phone (905)697-0803 BELGIAN BAKERY & BISTRO, Pickering. ,Hiring cashier & coun- ter help Mo-Fr, 9-5, no WE, French asset, Call Bruno at 905- 839-7775 or email Resume to ladecadence@bellnet.ca CAR Dealership.ACCOUNTS PAYABLE POSITION. Variety of accounting duties. Reynolds ex- perience preferred. Switch board relief. Fax resumes only: 416- 282-0330 DO YOU HAVE 10 hours per week that you would like to make productive? Work from home earning $3000+ per month. www.miniofficeoutlets.com/deb DRIVERS WANTED Earn CASH DAILY! Full and part time shifts. We will train you. Call the office at 905-440-2011 or Roy at 905- 439-1111. Blue Line Taxi is now hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. ESTABLISHED MARKETING CONSULTING firm requires free- lance Marketing Analyst with knowledge of transportation/logis- tics industry. Responsibilities will include information gathering/re- search via the telephone, internet and other methods, data/informa- tion analysis (using Excel and Ac- cess), and creating reports/sum- mary presentations in Power- Point. Excellent oral/written com- munication skills a must. Candi- date must have own Pentium PC and dedicated work area. Previ- ous experience in marketing analysis preferred. Person re- quired ASAP. Hours of work available will depend on skills. Send resume/cover letter to Gary Breininger at: gbreininger @infobasemarketing.com. GENERAL LABOURER POSI- TION in packing department, must have reliable transportation. Fax resume to (905) 655-8435 or deliver to 9760 Heron Rd. Ash- burn, Ontario. IMMEDIATE START,Whitby, Ontario, experience required. EA, ECE, part time and full time positions. Fax only: 905-665- 9583. JOB OPPORTUNITY - Immedi- ately positions available for 1 to 1 workers for independent living program. Qualifications; experi- ence working with teens, ability to teach life skills, valid drivers li- cense, own vehicle a must, must be able to work flexible hours. C.Y.W would be an asset. Fax re- sume to 905-579-0750 LABEL MANUFACTURER in Pickering requires a finisher, full time for 6-8 weeks, starting mid January 2007. Experience operating a Rotoflex finishing machine an asset. Reply to: barbarak@coloradlabel.com MAGICUTS has the following po- sitions available in the Durham area. Licensed Manager plus full/pt stylist. We offer: Competi- tive salary, opportunity for ad- vancement, profit sharing, free upgrading classes, monthly priz- es, benefits, hiring bonus. Join a winning team. Call Jody (905) 655-9806. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PICKERING PUBLISHER seeks exp inside advertising sales rep for growing business. Base plus commission. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com START IMMEDIATELY.Must fill 25 positions. $25/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun job, great pay. No experience re- quired. Call now 905-435-1052. SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. WE TRAIN FOR CAREER IN FINANCIAL SERVICES •Full time or part time. •High income potential. •Excellent training. •Set your own hours For more information call Don Zynomirski at (905)509-4973 MATURE HAIRSTYLIST re- quired immediately full-time in Pickering. Minimum 2 years ex- perience. Competitive wages. Continuous training offered. Leave message at (905)509-4399 NEW UPSCALE Salon in Whitby, is seeking experi- enced Stylists and Colour Tec hnicians to join our grow- ing team. Also a mature salon Co-Ordinator/receptionist, who is well instructed using SAM computer software. Please bring in resume in per- son to Salon Blo, 20 Broadleaf Ave. or call 905-655-2138 ONE AESTHETIC ROOM for rent. 1 hairdressing chair for rent for salon in Ajax. Please contact Louisa at 905-683-2954. A DURHAM BASED growing alarm and lock business is looking for qualified Installers in the alarm and CCTV industry. Those who wish to join one of Durham's industry leaders, fax resume to: 905-430-7962 or email info@kscsecurity.com CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR/ SUPERVISOR - Commercial. Master Electrician preferred. Resume to: estimatorjob@xplornet.com SECRETARY for Oshawa law office, experience/knowledge of family law, wills/estates, Divorce- Mate and PC Law preferred. Fax resume to 905-433-7028. AJAX DENTAL OFFICE seeking an experience Harp Certified Dental Assistant with minimum 2 years experience for a maternity leave position to start mid-Janu- ary. Please email resume to: tjfrauts@comnet.ca or call 905- 683-0705 LOOKING FOR A NEW Year's Challenge? We are looking for a mature, caring PDA to work in our friendly, modern dental office. Some evenings. Please apply in confidence with a hand delivered resume to: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. P/T HYGIENIST and P/T Dental Assistant required for Ortho of- fice. Send resumes to File #280, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. CAFETERIA HELP required im- mediately, Thickson/401, Mon- Fr i. 1:30pm-9pm. or 2pm-6pm. Call 416-725-1991 (leave mes- sage) or fax 905-579-2199. FULL TIME/ PART TIME COOK position available. Experience re- quired. Apply with resume to Richard at the Tartan Tavern, 555 Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa. ** 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 BADGER DAYLIGHTING,Fran- chise Opportunity - WANTED: An entrepreneur to offer hydrovac services in the exclusive territory of Durham Region. The success- ful candidate will benefit from Badger’s state-of-the-art hydro- vac equipment, an established customer base, Badger corpo- rate's safety technical and mar- keting support and a unique busi- ness model that facilitates fleet expansion. For more information call 905-260-4841. HOCKEY TRAINING CENTRE for sale. Rink pad, chilling equipment & fitness equipment included. $150,000. Annual in- come opportunity $100,000/yr. 905-723-7700 JOB AT HOME.$487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Com- puter Work. Free Details. www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 Ref# A15 $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 *FREE ACCESS* to the Best Mortgage Rates and have up to 5 local lenders bid on you! www.Lending BranchDurham.com *Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers $950 INCLUSIVE,large 3 bed- room basement, plus storage room. East Oshawa. Bath has shower, no tub. Coin laundry, no dogs. Available Feb. 1st. 905- 436-3549. (2) OSHAWA,1 bedroom, $675. 2 bedroom $775. Various loca- tions. Separate Kitchen, separ- ate laundry, back yard, separate entrance. Includes utilities, C/A. Immediate. (416)892-8864 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT, BRAND NEW, HWY 2. & HAR- WOOD $800 all inclusive. In- cluding cable. Own laundry. Close to amenities. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. 905-427-9734/416-771-4932, Is- rael. 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 apts, in Oshawa, close to all amenities, fridge, stove free parking inclusive $750. Avail Jan.1, No dogs, first & last, call 905-924-6075 2-BEDROOM APTS.Available Immediately, $765+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences. Sam 416-895-8144. 3 BED. APT.Oshawa. Available Jan. 1st/Feb. 1st. $975/all inclu- sive, first/last. No dogs. (905)922- 2181 Bash. 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- 2 bed. hardwood, nice, bright, clean, available immediately. $745+hydro. Also 1 bed, hard- wood, bright & clean $645+. Avail. Jan. 1st Both 1-parking. First/last/no pets. (905)668-1946 A 2 BEDROOM APT.for rent. Pet friendly and located close to Oshawa Mall, 401,downtown, and bustop. Coin laundry, backyard, good neighborhood, $850/month- first/last+hydro or $900/month first only+hydro. 905-983-5356 or 905-243-4850. AJAX NORTH, a must see, 3 years new. 1 bedroom walk-out basement, above ground level. Lots of windows. Suits profes- sional couple or singles. No pets/smoking. $900 inclusive. January 1. 905-619-9500. Fred Waithe. AJAX - Rossland/Church, 2-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt., a/c, parking, utilities incl. No smoking/pets. Available February 1st. $1050/mo. First/last, 905-427- 5770 , (905)706-8516. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX, 2 BEDROOM luxury apartment, bright, huge windows, separate entrance, laundry, internet, parking, heated floors. No pets/smoking, references, first/last, $850/inclusive. Available January 1st. (905)231- 9784 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 BASEMENT APARTMENT, 1 bedroom, separate entrance, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, Pets welcome. Available January 15th. $750 plus utilities. No Smoking. 416-450-4289 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. High speed internet and cable available. Ideal for students, commuters and young profes- sionals. Available January 2007. From $460. 905-436-1977, or view at www.summersproper- ties.com BRIGHT WALKOUT carpeted basement, 2 bedrooms, parking, utilities included. $725 less for 1 person. No smoking/pets. Near transit/GO Train. First/last. Ref- erences required. Call 905-428- 1652, between 6-8pm. BROCK RD./401- Renovated 2- bedroom basement apartment, new flooring, fridge, stove and paint. First/last. $825 mo. No pets/smoking. Close to all amenities. Available immediately. (905)686-8522 or 647-898-7243. 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. DOWNTOWN BROOKLIN, one bedroom, clean, central air every- thing inclusive, lst/last, non smok- er, $775. Available immediately. (905) 655-5789. 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. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Harmony/Olive. One bedroom, sep. entrance, fresh paint, parking, full cable, a/c, no smoking/pets. Utilities included. Basement. $595./mo. Feb 1st. 416-274-7547. OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, . Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Jan/Feb. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. PICKERING – GO STATION.3- bdrm. main floor of house $1175+. 2-bdrm bsmt $840+. Separate laundry. Separate en- trances. Separate yards. Park- ing. Immaculate condition. Feb or March. 416-238-2100 PICKERING EXECUTIVE BASE- MENT, Apt., Liverpool/Finch. Large 1-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air, parking, separate entrance. Near 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Avail. Im- mediately $700/month inclusive. No pets. (905)839-9032 PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, laundry, 1-parking, near all amenities/401. Available January 1st/15th. $700-inclusive, prefer single, first/last, no pets/smoking. Call Abbas (905)831-3835 PICKERING,avail. Jan. 1st. 1- bdrm newly renovated bsmt apt. Separate entrance, parking, steps to transit, all inclusive, no pets. $750/mo. References. Call (905)686-8972 PICKERING, EXECUTIVE HOME 1-bdrm bsmt apt. $750/mo inclusive, separate entrance, parking, single working person preferred. No pets. Call (905)420- 8376 PICKERING,one bedroom base- ment apartment, no smoking/no pets, private entrance, parking, utilities, 500 sq. ft. laundry, $645 Avail. Immed. (905) 509-5548. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. Balcony, parking, storage, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905- 430-7816 QUIET OSHAWA LCOATION 3 bedroom main floor apartment of bungalow $975 per mo. plus 2/3 utilities, water and hydro. close to schools shopping and bus route. parking, large lot. laundry fa- cilities. Jan. lst. (905) 725-9803. To r onto Airport Christian Fellowship Now in Ajax Ajax Community Centre Banquet Hall 75 Centennial Rd. Sunday Family Service - 10am For more information visit www.tacfeast.org or call 416-674-8463 To advertise your church To advertise your church in our regularin our regular Worship Section Worship Section on Fridayson Fridays Come Come WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher We invite you to come and celebrate Jesus with us! Worship times: Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.) Visit our Resource Centre at 1543 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953 We provide: mentoring, computer training, tutoring, career development, anger & stress management assistance, teen parent support & fun activities. (For youths ages 13-19) WorshipWorship Release the old, bring in the new! Unity Burning Bowl Service Sun., Dec. 31st, 2:00 p.m. Christ Church of Today Doric Masonic Hall 457 Kingston Rd. W., Ajax ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., Pickering Village 905-683-7311 http://ca.geocities.com/st.andrewsajax@rogers.com Sunday Family Worship - 10:30am Sunday School & Supervised Nursery EVERYONE WELCOME Call Janice at 905-683-0707Call Janice at 905-683-0707 or fax 905-579-4218 or fax 905-579-4218 Email:Email: jsam@durhamregion.com jsam@durhamregion.com VENDORS WANTED For the Oshawa Spring Home and Garden Show Held at the NEW GM Center on Athol Street March 16th 17th 18th 2007 Please Call Devon to book your spot 905-579-4400 ext 2236 RECEIVE ONE MONTH FREE lease today 2 bedroom condo available immediately in Bow- manville. $1050/month. 5 Appli- ances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM,de- sirable North Oshawa. Hardwood & ceramic throughout. Near amenities, laundry, (2) parking. Immediate. References, no pets/smoking. $750 inclusive. Call (905)449-1141 Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage TAUNTON/BROCK - spacious one bedroom basement apt. Par king, newly renovated. Sep. entrance, $800/inclusive, First/last, No smoking/pets. Available immediately. (905)430- 4597 UXBRIDGE, TESTA HEIGHTS. 2-bedroom, AC, balcony,great view, on-site laundry, indoor park- ing. Save $330/mo! Will rent for $900/mo for rest of lease - Feb. to Aug. 905-862-2543 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, DOWNTOWN, 1-bed- room apt. all hardwood floors, all utilities included, $785/month, first/last, references. No pets. Available January or February 1st. (905)430-8327 WHITBY, LARGE 1 BDRM BASEMENT apartment, kitch- en, separate entrance, non-smok- ing/no pets, $700/mo utilities in- cluded, available immediately, call 905-665-6056 WHITBY, Rossland/Cochrane, 2-bedroom basement apt., separ- ate entrnace, walkout to backyard $800/month. 3-bedroom main floor of house, $1100/month. Both available immediately, park- ing, laundry. Call (905)666-5350 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Harwood/Kingston Rd. Walk to all amenities. A/C. 2 1/2 bath- rooms. 5 appliances. Under- ground parking. Cable/satellite. Available February 1. $1400/month+utilities. 905-424- 1715. 3-BEDROOM Pickering, 5 appli- ances, newer flooring/paint. A/C, clean, shows well. Near amenities. $1450 includes utilities & cable. Available Feb 1st. (905)428-2015 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AJAX, 3-BEDROOM BUNGA- LOW, 5 appliances, on quiet street, close to all amenities. Avail. Jan.1, $1100 plus utilities, fist/last, call 416-729-7780 AJAX, BRIGHT CLEAN de- tached 3-bdrm, 2 baths, 5-appli- ances, fin. bsmt, garage, fenced yard, deck, a/c, no smoking/pets. $1350/month plus utilities. Avail. February 1st. References. 905- 428-3613 leave msg. AJAX, QUIET PICKERING Vil- lage 3 bedroom bungalow, open concept. 5 appliances. A/C. C/V. Huge 3 tier deck with two walk- outs. 80/170 private lot. $1100 immediately. 905-620-1086. AJAX- 2-storey spacious house for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3- bedrooms. Fireplace, shared laundry, parking. $1250.now $1200/mo+ utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)428- 9695. COUNTRY LIVING,3 bedroom farm house, very private, lots of space, Courtice Rd. Area, $865/month plus utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)435-6012 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 OSHAWA - Grandview area, nice and clean, 3 appliances, freshly painted 4 bedroom house for rent. Large livingroom, 3 bath- rooms, garage, near shopping, 401, bus/schools. Available im- mediately. $1495+utilities. 905- 721-1703. OSHAWA,4 bedroom. Harmo- ny/Rossland, finished basement, attached garage, fenced yard. near school, park, whole house, 5 appliances $1190+utilities (gas heat). (905)571-1962 WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, AJAX 3 BEDROOM 3 bathroom w/one en suite. Family room & double garage. Excellent condition. Available immediately. $1299 /month+utilities. No pets/smoking. Mujeeb 416-666-2649. WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1360 mo.+ utilities, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smoking / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619- 9500. FA B ULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighborhood, great family home. No smoking/pets only $1200/mo +utilities. Avail. immediately. (905)576-5253 NORTH OSHAWA - Rossland & Harmony, 3-bedroom townhouse, fully renovated, 4 appliances, fin- ished basement. Including water $1150/mo. Hydro/gas extra. Avail. Feb.. 1st. 905-472-8947 OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING - 3 bedroom reno- vated townhouse, available Jan. 1st. Liverpool/Kingston. Close to 2 schools, Mall, library, bus- routes, 401, Go. $1300+utilities. References. 905-426-6728 or 416-223-3297. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan room for rent, separate entrance, available immediately, close to all amenities. $400/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets. (905)683-1180. AJAX, BACHELOR APT.,fully furnished,own washroom/show- er, would be suitable for profes- sional. Available immediately. Own cable, phone. Negotiable. Call 905-428-6385. 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. PICKERING- 4th PERSON need- ed for large 4-bedroom home, use of all amenities, $495/mo, new furniture. Separate entrance. Available immediately. (905)426- 6611 or cell (416)788-6611 2 BEDROOM HOUSE,near Clearwater, Florida. Fully equipped, available January, February & March. Suit seniors. For details call 905-985-1823. 1996 POLARIS Snowmobile XCR600 Triple, spare sled, $3,000. 416-802-2427 FOUND, NIKE bag. Found corner of Meriadoc Drive & Dellbrook, Pickering Monday Dec. 18th. (905)426-7969 LOST CAT South Pickering Kros- no/Liverpool.White/brown tabby, blind in one eye, slim, very friend- ly. (905)831-9614 LOST Dog! Sophie, a White Jack Russell with brown ears went missing December 18th in Ajax (Westney and Delaney). Any information would be greatly appreciated 905-683-3605 REWARD - "Woody" is missing. Male Jack Russell, white with brown patches.. Courtice area, vicinity of Pebblestone and Tooleys. Micro-chipped, tags. Owners miss him..call 905-725- 5241. (SWF)Widow would like to meet SWM for companionship, dancing, traveling and movies. (60-65), Serious replies. Please call and leave message at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719. PLANNING YOUR WEDDING? Pleasant personal quiet weddings performed in my Port Perry home. Religious or civil or per- haps at a place of your choice. 905-985-0031 Durham Marriage Services LIVE-OUT NANNY REQUIRED for 20 month old twins. Light housekeeping. Must have own car. References required. South Ajax location. 416-434-4274. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 6' AIR HOCKEY table $175-obo; blonde entertainment unit $25- obo; 905-720-1709 9-PC ANTIQUE DININGROOM suite, $2,000; cream colour French Provincial chesterfield & chair $300. Filing cabinet, tall size $50. Call (905)728-6119 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 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. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600. 647-271-5483. BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- 0668 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 COMPUTER REPAIRS/in- stalls/cleaning as low as $20.00.Wireless setup, in-home service. 905-404-3013 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 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 EUREKA CENTRAL VAC 520 airwatts, Deluxe electric pkg, gar- age kit, hose cover, stair beater, 36" crevice, micro tools, hepa muffler, reg $1149.99 now $699.99. Oshawa Vacuum (905)720-9991 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB, 5 person, 24 jets, 5HP deluxe cab, full warranty, $2995. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. MONEY TO LEND.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. No credit re- fused. 1-877-776-1660. MOVING SALE,example: 65" TV, 32"TV, table set, couch, wa- ter cooler, bedroom suite, Cars:, Neon, Cadillac, Corvette, Blazer, S10 Truck, (905)655-5789 NINTENDO Wii System, unopened with receipt, $650 OBO. Call 905-396-4029. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PS2 & XBOX MOD CHIPS in- stalled from $100. Several chips available for each console. Now modding XBOX 360's! For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. Mike @ 905- 626-0542 RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. THOMAS ORGAN with bench. Excellent condition. $100. 905- 623-0831. YORKVILLE TX4 loudspeakers, 2 year installed use only, superb condition $900-each. Yorkville TX3P electronic crossover $640 Call (705)341-3013 AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 FIREWOOD- White birch - 12" Face Cord $70. Mixed maple, 16" - Bush Cord $160. Seasoned plus delivery. Also firewood logs. Call (905)986-9610 or 905-718-4765 A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER, EDITION, December 28, 2006 www.durhamregion.com To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifi eds@durhamregion.com Classifi eds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9:00-5 Closed Saturday PUBLIC AUCTION ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 BROCK RD., PICKERING www.kahnauctioncentre.com 905-683-0041 MONDAY, JAN 1/07 11:00 AM START, 9:30 AM PREVIEW COME SAVE HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS NEW FURNITURE & SCRATCH/DENT APPLIANCES: Showwood Sofa Sets in Stone & Black, All Leather Sets in Black & Chocolate, Microsuede Set in Coffee, Modern All Leather Set in Black, Leather Seating Sets in Burgundy, Cream & Saddle, Chocolate Leather Seating Set in Fan Stitched, Chocolate Stud & Show- wood Set, Bed Suites such as Country Pine, Walnut with Leather Accent, Cherry Sleigh, Pine Mission Slat, Mission Oak Set & King Size Walnut Rope & Pillar. Dark Oak French Country Dining Suite, Walnut Dining Suite, Oak 6 chair Dinette & Hutch Set, Pub Sets with Lazy Susan in Espresso or 2 Tone Walnut, Dinette Sets in 2 styles of Oak & a Maple Pedestal Table with 4 Arrowback Chairs, Marble Topped Vanities, Oak Fireplace Mantle, King Chair, Leather Cleopatra Bench, 5 styles of Grandfather Clocks in Oak & Cherry, Chippendale Mahogany China Cabinet. New line of scratch & dent appliances (carrying a 1 year warrantee) including those that may be Side by Side, Stainless Steel, Top Mount, White Fridges, White or Stainless Steel Electric or Gas Stoves & a White Exterior, Stain- less Steel Dishwasher. ANTIQUES & INTERESTING ITEMS: Antique Mahogany Dresser with mirror, Carved Oak Sideboard, Gibbard Tea Wagon, Mahogany Secretary’s Bookcase, Oak Side Dresser, Oak Wall Unit, Unique Consignment Dining Suites, Cloth Wing Back Chairs & Ottomans, Modern French Provincial Set, Hand painted Indian Cabinet, Japanese Handpainted & Carved Ivory Panels, Folk Art Tin Roosters, Selection of Hand Painted Stein World One of a Kind Cabinetry, Exquisite Hand Painted Chinese Commode, 6 Sided Carved Panel Cabinet, Cherry Ringed Cabinet with Drawers, Games Table, Tiffany Style Lamps such as Reclining Lady, Double Trees, Dragonfl ies & Roses, “Clarice Cliff” Tea Set, “Maling” Dish, Madeira Embroidered Linens & selection of area mats. COLLECTIBLES, ART & JEWELERY: Limited edition, Norval Morriseau, “Family”, Trish Romance, “Hand in Hand”, Prints by Robert Bateman, including the Dozing Lynx, The Chief, The Tiger, & others, Thom Thompson, “The Canoe”, A.J. Casson, “White Pine” & “The Red School”, Signature Open Edition Walter Campbells’. Discontinued Royal Doultons, “October”, “Premiere” & “Angela”, Selection of Gold & Diamond Rings complete with appraisals. TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST...... A GREAT SELECTION FOR A GREAT SALE TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - Buyers Premium (Discount for Cash Payment). Delivery available. Peter Raithby Auctioneer SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE at CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, December 29th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Three 2 pc flat to wall cupboards, horse drawn cutter (made by R.S. Robertson of Little Britain), antique hanging lamps, qty. of carnival glass to include (grape and cable plate, Windflower plate, Peacock at the fountain cream and sugar, stag and holly bowl, Good Luck bowl, etc), bake ta- ble, Koken barbers chair, oak double pedestal "S" roll top desk, walnut games table, brass fireplace surround, match- ing walnut end tables, Tiffany style hanging light, hooked rugs, oak gate leg table, flat top farm scales, bonnet chest, settee, oak hall seat, oak high boy dresser and mirror, oak bonnet chest, wooden machinist tool box, wicker baby's carriage, walnut pie crust table, sq. oak dining room table, 6 matching oak T-back chairs, oak showcase, pb rocker, refinished dovetailed blanket box, single door jam cup- board, Mason and Rich player piano, approx 90 piano rolls, Royal Doulton figurines HN 2329, 6224, 2837, 2368, 3038, 2158, 1315, 2397, 3170, 2287, 2307, - 2 Berwick horses, pair Staffordshire dogs, 3pc settee set, antique dog sleigh, 6 and 8 place setting of Royal Albert "Country Rose" dishes, Royal Doulton dishes, comic books, Master Hum- phrey's clock (in 2 volumes 1st edition), brass candlestick phone, Moorecroft lamp, Moorecroft vase, Singer feather- weight sewing machine, Bennington bowls, Coca Cola push bar, Berliners gramophone, antique baby carriage, violin, refinished dressers, Grandfather clock, qty. of Fire- place mantles and hearths, Heat and Glo Cresent Decora- tor nat gas fireplace (zero clearance), Valor coal gas insert (nat gas), chesterfield and chair (new), modern love seat (new), modern 8pc oak dining room set, large oak ward- robe/ent unit, model airplane, 5' modern pine harvest table, slant top desk, hanging cupboard, settee, large qty. of dolls, 10" sliding miter saw, 14" cut off saw, 6 gal air com- pressor, reciprocating saw, cordless drills, McCormick W4 Standard (partially restored), Qty of china, glass, household & collectable items, Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com NEW YEAR'S DAY PUBLIC AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Mon. Jan. 1 Start: 10 AM View: Sun. Dec. 31 10AM - 4PM Mon. Jan. 1 From 8:30 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an art, antique, china, collectibles auction of approx. 400 pcs. to incl: Norval Morrisseau; John Graham Coughtry oil; E. Conyers Barker water colours; W.E. Atkinson; Marmaduke Matthews water colour; Victorian, mahogany, oak furniture; DR suites; Ivory, Jade carvings; sterling; Gouda pottery; Cranberry; carpets; hanging lights; plus other items too numerous to list! For info. & pics. go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: (905) 885-6336 ESTATE HOLIDAY AUCTION Stapleton Auctions - Newtonville Friday, December 29th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the estate of Lena Graham, Newcastle and an Orono home: Ant. ext. Dining Table (4 leaves); Rd. Oak Pedestal Table; 2 Attractive Ant. Oak China Cabinets; 2 Ant. Oak Coat rack hall benches; Pressback Chairs; Walters Cane Chair; Rockers; Occasional Tables; Occasional Chairs; Victorian Fainting Couch; Victorian Settee; Floor Lamps; Oil Lamps; Chests; Oak Highboy Chests; RCA Gramophone; Upright Radios; German Mu- sic Box; Persian Carpets; European Hand Sleighs; China; Glass; Bavarian Glass; numerous col- lectibles; etc. etc. Check website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' NEW YEARS AUCTION MON JANUARY 1ST, 11:00AM at WARNER’S AUCTION HALL, hwy#2 just west of Colborne. Selling from a Brighton and Cobourg Estate Antiques, modern home furnishings, dishes, China, glass col- lectibles, house hold articles, appliances and more. Washer, dryer, fridge, stove, portable T.V., Ant. Walnut China cabinet, Ant. Walnut Side Board, exceptional Ant. Walnut Ladies Desk, Art Deco Chest and matching dresser. Ant. Chest with shoe hanging closet. Victo- rian what know stand, modern bedroom suite w/dresser, chest, 2 night and HD&FT boards complete with box and matt. Ant. Desk. Ant. Painted Chest if Drawers. Ant wooden File cabinet painted, needs refinishing. Large Wool Rug. Assortment Hand Knotted Oriental Rugs. Set of Victorian Side Chairs. Ant 6' Harvest Table with Drawer with painted base and turned legs. Ant. walnut maga- zine table, nice sofa & love seat set in hunter green. Occasional chairs. Ant. Sol. Walnut gate leg table. Nice Andrew Malcolm Chi- na Cabinet all original. Other Malcolm Dunken Phyfe Table with 6 matching chairs & server. Ant wash stand. Ant. hanging light fixture with Prism's Lamps, Pictures, Prints, 2-Shelly cups 4 saucers. 2 Hummell Figurines. Silver overlay Pres. Depression Candle Hold- ers, Depression Water Set, Cast Iron Dog, Plus about 40 boxes, smalls, all packed by family and unseen at advertising time. Te rms: cash, cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac, No Reserves Gary Warner – Auctioneer – 905-355-2106 www.warnersauction.com Antique Auction Sale New Year’s Day Mon. Jan. 1 @ 10:30 am Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Hay- don. ON From 401 ext 431 @ Bowmanville, N 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Con Rd 8, Turn E @ the Fire Hall to Haydon Iran Persian Carpets, McLaughlin Cutter, Bird Cage Tilt Top Table, Barristers Bookcase/Lead Glass, Rnd Oak Pedestal Table Claw Feet w/3 leaves, Bonnet Chests, Grammaphones, Cranberry Hanging Oil Lamp, 1901 Tiffa- ny Lamp, 6 Oak Chairs, Queen Anne Button Chair, Suzy Cooper (6 Setting), Royal Doulton: (HN 2379 Ninette; HN 3655 Hannah; HN 2309 Buttercup; HN 2037 Goody Two Shoes; (small Tobys) D6512 Long John Silver; D6617 Rip Van Winkle) Sheffield Cutlery, Old Bisque Dolls, Oil Lamps, Grand Trunk Railway Clipboard w/ waybill from Foxboro, On, USA Crocks, Vases, Martini Glasses (Forest Green), Crystal, Antique farm tools, Many other items Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 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 • All Makes & Models Available • 15 Years Auto Finance Experience WE WORK FOR YOU... NOT THE BANKS CALL TODAY! 905•243•1575 bring us this ad for CASH or TOWARDS YOUR DOWN PAYMENT ON ANY USED VEHICLE YES 1 coupon per transaction. Expires Dec. 23/06 AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE“We Can Help” $$500500$500 Buried in Bills New to Country Repossession Collections Bankruptcy New Credit Divorce Any Credit Situation Found! Your soul mate. They’re waiting for you at freedateconnection.com. Meet local singles now! Go to freedateconnection.com 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 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, chocolate lab female pup, first shots, dewormed, guaranteed, registered, parents on site. 905- 355-5420. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS. Farm raised and vet checked with first shots and dewormed, par- ents on site. Ready to go $500. Please call 905-352-2753. GOLDENDOODLES,1st/2nd Gen., rare "Parti" colours, Low- non shed. Put a picture under the tree then come after the confu- sion & pick your little one. Ready Jan 6 & 13. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com SHI-POO PUPS..Non shedding, non-allergenic. $500 each. (905)725-2655. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1996 Z24,loaded. 16" wheels, alarm, white with blue interior, 253,000kms, as is. $2,000. call (905)576-3842 1997 BONNEVILLE $2999,1998 Sunfire 111k $3,699; 1999 Taur- us, 187k, $3,499; 1998 Malibu w/leather interior $3,999; 1999 Grand Am $3,999. Others from $1,699. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsons.com 1997 CADILLAC D'ELEGANCE Deville. 118,000 km. Excellent condition. $5500. Safety and emission approved. Call Jim 905-427-2588, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN, 180, 000 km. Silver. Automatic. In excellent condition. 4 door. CD. Winter tires. $7700. Ajax. 647-405-3912. 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA,3.4 engine, 190,000kms, well main- tained with bills to prove it. $5,500 o.b.o. Certified & E-test- ed. Call (905)655-8253 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE. $179/mth. + tx - $1500 Trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door, 5-spd. Fully loaded. Only 67,000kms. In mint condition. Priced for an imme- diate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 NISSAN SENTRA SER. $189/mth. + tx - $1500. Trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door. A very special car. 5spd, 16" Alloy wheels. Only 54,000kms. Sport tuned suspension. Fog lights, Premium audio, fully loaded. Factory warranty. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com $ $ 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 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 1992 DODGE DATOKA LE Extenda Cab, V6, black/red interi- or. $2,000. Call 416-802-2427 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOY- AGER SE, 7 passenger, V6, Au- to, loaded, new transmission, brakes, etc. $2600 just spent on new repairs. Runs great. 232,000kms. $2500 certified. Call 905-259-9846 2000 DODGE Grand Caravan, Sport Edition. Sale Price $9995/ Only 74,000kms. One owner, non-smoker. Quad seating, 3.8 litre engine. Front and rear air conditioning, Alloy wheels, fully loaded. Meticulously maintained from new. (Warranty). Priced for an immediate sale. 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Don't be embar- rassed. 1-800-298-5520 governmentpardons.ca” .EEDTORENT YOURPLACEFAST 4HENYOUNEEDA -ARKETPLACE &EATURE!D 7ITHA&EATUREDADYOUWILL s#ONNECTWITH8MORERENTERS s%MPHASIZEKEYFEATURESWITHPHOTOS s'RABATTENTIONWITHANADHIGHLIGHT /NLY PERMONTH 'ET9OURS4ODAY -ARKETPLACE&OR2ENT TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Please read your clas- sified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be respon- sible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: T ues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper MEESE, Violet "Vi"- Peacefully at Winbourne Pa rk Long Term Care on Friday, December 22, 2006, in her 94th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Meese. Loving mother of Wanda (Bob Peebles), Linda (Ron Thomson), and Amanada (Alan Doole). Predeceased by her daughters Madeline Edwards, and Carma Chopowick. Proud "Nan" of 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her grandson James Arthur Thomson. Dear sister of Murray Reid and Alice Lusk. Family and friends will be received at the MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Rd. Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday December 30th, 2006. A funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 12pm. Interment in Pine Hills Cemetery, Scarborough. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Alzheimer's Society or the War Amps would be gratefully appreciated. A Book of Condolences may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca BURLEIGH Jessie - Passed away at Ajax Pickering Hospital on Saturday December 23, 2006 in her 79th year. Dearly loved wife of the late David Burleigh. Much loved mother of Linda and her husband Arnold Tripp of Brooklin, Douglas and his wife Anne Burleigh of Brooklin and Karen and her husband Steven Kerr of Ennismore. Grandmother of Martin, Janis, Jennifer, Jenna, Allan and Andrew. Great Grandmother of Steven, Shelby, Karleena, Kalley and Caiden. Sister of Violet Cordon of Oshawa and the late Mabel and Melvin. Resting at Memorial Chapel Brooklin 79 Baldwin St. Brooklin Village Whitby from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 26. Funeral Service in the chapel Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at Groveside Cemetery, Brooklin . If desired memorial donations to the Alzheimers Society, Brooklin United Church or the Canadian Diabetes Association. A/P Boxing Day Sale still available! huge inventory living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms and more! Since 1986 1020 Brock Rd. S. One Block South of 401 905-831-9845/46 www.solidwood.ca Lots of Dining & Kitchen Suites Priced To Clear Great Quality Best Prices Leather & Upholstered Furniture Lots of Bedrooms Ready to Go Best Prices of the Year Canadian Quality At Import Prices NO PST NO GST No Charge financing Don’t Pay until July 2007 WE’VE GOT YOUR SIZE Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING KEEP WARM IN FASHION PREPARE FOR WINTER NEW YEAR’S EVE 2007 Come & Celebrate with us!! Papps Banquet Room Home & Design Centre Pickering Parkway at Brock Road Everyone welcome Doors open at 7:00 pm Featuring: Rick Johnson’s County Jamboree Special guests Allan Dollar • Mr. DJ • Aaron Solomon Non-stop music & fun $50.00 per person / cash bar includes hats, favours, door prizes, midnight champagne 8:00 – 8:30 pm Roast Beef Dinner Followed by dancing the night away Sponsored by: Pickering Lions Club donations to: Ajax Pickering Women’s Centre County Community Fund Pickering Lions Administration Fund Information call: 905-837-0812 (leave message) Limited tickets – Corporate tables available Pickering Home & Design Centre (Brock Rd. N., off the 401, Pickering) 905-428-8083 1-866-646-7833 In Home Decorating Available STORE HOURS: Mon. - Fri. 9:30 am - 8 pm • Sat. 9:30 am - 5:30 pm • Sun. 12 pm - 5:00 pm OPEN BOXING DAY! 9:30 am - 5:30 pm! Visit our Peterborough or Campbellford locations also. Learn about them, and all about Bennett’s on our website. www.bennetts.ca www.bennetts.ca Certain restrictions Apply. PSP is Premium Service Price. Pictures and prices are examples only and may change with different styles and fabrics at each location. Not responsible for typos at time of printing. Administration Fee will be charged on No Interest No Payment loans of 12 months or more, and on No interest loans. Certain Restrictions Apply. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views Inspiring Views DESCRIPTION PSP PRICE SALE All Leather Sofa - Door Crasher....................................................... $699 Wing Chairs.............................................................................$1,089 $499 Corner Curio............................................................................$1,669 $899 Entertainment Unit.................................................................$2,066 $899 Pottery Cabinet.......................................................................$2,849 $1,099 Sectional w/2 Recliners.........................................................$2,599 $1,299 Sofa, Chair & Ottoman...........................................................$3,127 $1,299 Curved All Leather 2 pc Sectional.................................................... $1,799 Table & Chairs, Hardwood Cherry.........................................$4,883 $1,899 Galaxy Leather Sofa/Loveseat..............................................$6,158 $2,499 This sale is a big one. With new furniture arriving everyday, we need to make room...and fast! So, we’ve lowered prices on an incredible selection of Quality Name Brand Styles throughout our stores! A Clearance this big doesn’t happen every day...so hurry in today and save! Since 1926 3623220ANO DOWN PAYMENT, NO INTEREST, NO PAYMENTS UNTIL JANUARY 2008!* PAGE B8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006A/P “Where Customers Send Their Friends!” STORE HOURS Mon., Thurs., Fri. 9-9 Tues., Wed. 9-6 Sat. 9-5 Sun. 11-4 905-831-2111 905-665-0760 Financing Available Free Shop at Home Service Visit us at www.carpettowne.com beat the price hike now! name brands • latest styles • great prices don’t pay until ‘08 *O.A.C. buy now knockout prices UNTIL JANUARY 2007 EVERYTHING MUST GO! The Only Floor for Homelovers up to 70% off over 40,000 sq. ft. of Mirage hardwood priced just right free under pad ON IN STOCK CARPET. WITH ANY IN STOCK PURCHASE. PLUS MUCH, MUCH, MORE. Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser/flyers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at (905) 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Ad vertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS * Delivered to selected households only Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Ajax and Pickering locations Thursday, December 28 , 2006 News Advertiser * Ajax IDA Pharmacy Ajax * Ajax Sobey’s Ajax * Bell Sympatico Ajax * Best Buy Ajax/Pick. * Black’s Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * Durham College Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Formula Ford Ajax/Pick. * Home Outfitters Ajax/Pick. * IGA Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser Pick. * Oshawa Hospital Ajax/Pick. * Payless Shoes Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Sobey’s Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Saintpaulia Ajax * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Sunwin Chinese Pick. * Walmart Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. * Zellers Ajax/Pick. Cassandra Today’s carrier of the week is Cassandra. She enjoys playing with friends & playing computer. She will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Cassandra for being our Carrier of the Week. Yo ur Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 27 - Dec. 31, 2006 Eat In • Take Out • CateringEat In • Take Out • Catering •Fully Licenced• Fully Licenced Buffet At LunchBuffet At Lunch Daily & Sundays 5-9pmDaily & Sundays 5-9pm 611 Kingston Rd. W. In Pickering Village At Church,S.W. Corner Reader’s Choice Award 1997 - 2006 “The News Advertiser” OPEN TUES - SUN For Daily Lunch Buffet Fine Authentic Indian Cuisine 905-686-5553 The Mount Everest Balti, Handi & Mughali Dishes, Biryanis Tandoori Chicken in Real Tandoor Clay Oven & Much More! 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