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Officers and students tear through Pickering Town Centre on shopping spree By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — When Taylor Lal- ande was called to the principal’s office recently, she thought ‘Am I in trouble?’ Instead, she learned her posi- tive attitude and good behaviour had earned her a $200 shopping spree at the Pickering Town Centre (PTC). The 12-year-old St. Anthony Daniel Catholic School student was one of 20 Ajax and Pickering kids who were given $200 gift cards to buy Christmas presents at the town centre for the Cop Shop event. Students were chosen by local school boards based on need, recognition of academic or sports achievements, or volunteering. The kids were paired up with Dur- ham Regional Police officers, who acted as their personal shoppers. “We had more (police) volun- teers than needed, and they’re all here on their own time,” said Lorna Murphy, PTC marketing director. The kids also got a pizza lunch courtesy of East Side Mario’s, stockings filled with PTC retailer merchandise, and visits from Santa Claus and Police Chief Mike Ewles. “Cop Shop is an opportunity for officers to give back to the com- munity we serve,” Chief Ewles said in a press release. “It also allows our youth to see police in a positive light and interact with officers in a meaningful way.” Taylor didn’t only shop for her- self: she bought gifts for every stu- dent in her class, and even dropped off a gift for the Toy Mountain Holi- day Toy Drive. Her school princi- pal, Mike Young, said he wasn’t surprised. “She’s one of those kids who does things for everyone and doesn’t ex- pect anything in return,” he said. Besides the fun shopping spree, Taylor said she enjoyed talking to her partner, Police Constable Dave BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax (between Westney & Harwood) 905-683-6561 www.bissellbuick.com EVERYONE’S A WINNER! 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To meet the needs of this growing sector of the com- munity, Regional council has given Dr. Drouin the go- ahead to set up a diversity committee and strategy. “The idea has really been developing over the last year,” he said. “Sister regions like York and Peel have had diversity committees for some time.” The Region is compet- ing with regions across the Greater Toronto Area for the existing pool of immigrants, in particular those in the skilled trades and interna- tionally trained profession- als. Dr. Drouin said a strong diversity strategy will assist the Region in actively par- ticipating in the attraction and retention of skilled im- migrants who would in turn contribute to the future so- cial and economic develop- ment of the region. “We want to welcome them and help them to in- tegrate into our community as fast possible,” Dr. Drouin said. The committee will as- sist in co-ordinating exist- ing diversity initiatives and develop new ones to con- tribute to the current and future integration of new immigrants in Durham. The committee will have representation from the rel- evant Regional departments and appropriate partners. The committee would over- see the development of a region-wide diversity strat- egy. “This country is the only country in the world that has a policy that allows 250,000 people to come to this great country,” Whitby Councillor Joe Drumm said during the Dec. 12 meeting of Regional council, when the recommendation to strike the committee was approved. Coun. Drumm, who him- self immigrated to Canada from Ireland, went on to say that more needed to be done to integrate immi- grants into the community. “Immigration used to be relatively easy. 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St. Wilfrid Catholic School student, Court- ney Klavet, 11, didn’t know what it was like to power-shop until she spent the afternoon tearing through her favourite stores. “Now I know what they mean, ‘shop ‘til you drop’,” she said at the end of her shopping spree. Her partner, Const. Jennifer Kelloway, said she had a great time helping Courtney, and learned what a smart girl she is. She was happy to volunteer. “I thought, for these kids it’s an opportu- nity they might not get otherwise,” she said. She added it gave police officers an oppor- tunity to reward children for the good things they’ve done in the community, rather than punish them for doing the wrong things. Courtney, for example, was invited to join because of her improving grades and posi- tive attitude. She also got a pet albino corn snake from her mother as a reward. “This is the best day of my life, I tell you,” she said. 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We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer com- plaints, 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. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hospital sites need to work together The Rouge Valley Health System has received a one-time, much-needed $8-million booster shot with a little help from its friends in the health care industry. Those “friends” included a three-member panel of top hos- pital administrators from Markham Stouffville Hospital, North York General Hospital and Toronto General Hospital who did a peer review of RVHS’s entire operations. They recently submit- ted their report to the RVHS board and to the Central East Local Health Integration Network. As a result of review, the money is flowing from the Ministry of Health. The review was launched because RVHS was unable to sub- mit a balanced budget for the 2007-08 year, leading to the deci- sion to look at everything the two-site hospital service provides for patients. Part of the changes happening at RVHS over the past year includes a turnaround plan that leaves RVHS with a new chief executive officer, and new hires in the posts of chief nursing officer, financial officer and director of communications. RVHS chairman of the board Tom Atkins feels the new faces will help RVHS operated within a balanced budget. The link between the two sites -- Ajax-Pickering Health Centre and Scarborough Centenary Hospital -- has been frought with concerns over the past decade. The perception has been the smaller site, Ajax, has not received the same care or attention to detail as has Scarborough. The report identified problems of a “me too” attitude which can result in duplication because of competition and jealousy between the two sites. The message is that there needs to be a higher level of co-op- eration and co-ordination between the two sites so that the best level of care can be provided within the entire catchment area. There was good news for those in the eastern section of the hospital’s service area as the report advocates for redevelop- ment at the Ajax site although it could be delayed. The report also recommends the creation of a community advisory committee to provide input to the RVHS board. That can only help. Helping others at Christmas Christmas now so consumer-driven, easy to forget about those who need help I love presents. In fact, I get a little sad once all the gifts are opened up on Christmas morning and there’s nothing left but a lonely Christmas tree. But there is a limit, and I think society as a whole has pushed it too far. Last Friday night, I decided to do some shopping at the Pickering Town Centre. As I was slowly driving in search of a spot, I received some angry honks and saw what I assumed to be nasty words coming from the driver behind me in my rearview mir- ror. Isn’t Christmas a time to be joyful and happy, not cursing and swearing and huff- ing and puffing through the malls? Meanwhile, I was about to shop for some loved ones and drop off some change for the Salvation Army. And I wasn’t shopping to buy the most expensive gaming systems or plasma televisions for the people on my list. I refuse. It seems every year Christmas becomes more hectic and commercialized. I’ve over- heard conversations about buying extrava- gant gifts, like expensive jewelry and trendy sweaters. And it makes me nervous because all I plan on buying the people on my list are maybe some books I think they’ll enjoy or a couple of CDs I’ve heard them mention. Now I’m trying my hardest to resist being sucked into a competition of who buys the best gift. Personally, I don’t even want the best present. Just get me a cute little ornament for my Christmas tree and donate a little to charity, would you? That may sound cliche, but I really think it’s rare these days that people think of what Christmas is really about. There are many people who are less for- tunate in Durham. When talking to peo- ple in organizations whose clients benefit from the Santa Claus Fund, for example, I learned that if it weren’t for the gift boxes they receive, there would be nothing under their tree. Can you imagine a child waking up on Christmas morning, the day most children in their classrooms excitedly count down to, with nothing to look forward to? There are mothers and children spend- ing Christmas at Herizon House, many of whom have nothing. Perhaps it would be a nice gesture to donate some items (which can be as inexpensive as $1) to the drop off spot at Sobeys in south Ajax for their fresh start. Instead of walking by the bell ringers for the Salvation Army, why not reach into your pockets and dig out some change? It might make you feel good. It’s nice to treat the people close to you, but don’t forget that not everyone has that privilege, and spreading the wealth is not such a bad idea. Kristen Calis’s column ap- pears every third Friday. E-mail kcalis@durhamregion.com Kristen Calis staff writer Veterinarian crossed her ‘t’s To the editor: Re: Veterinary doctor versus big corporation. Politicians! Where are our rights today even when the courts rule in one’s favour? It seems that going through all the legal channels and having a contract doesn’t hold any weight with our politicians or the landlord. What kind of signs are we giving the individual/family-run business to invest in Pickering? Don’t come, only multi-corpo- rations are welcome, go somewhere else and get out of our way, our pockets are toooo deep for small businesses!???? True Canadian way, eh! Jeannette Hanko Pickering P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 durhamregion.com Thanks to all who helped with snow clean up To the editor: Today everyone is digging out following a wild weekend of heavy snow and strong winds. Great credit goes to the road crews, the transit drivers, the po- lice, fire department and hydro crews, besides many others who worked overtime. Credit also goes to those who spent hours shovelling snow for seniors and the disabled, who were unable to do it themselves. Helping the less fortunate shows the true spirit of Christmas. 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The ECF is the greater of (i) $100 or (ii) $20 per month remaining in the service agreement, to a maximum of $400 (plus applicable taxes), and applies to each line in the plan that is terminated. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. ©2007 Bluetooth SIG all rights reserved. ™Rogers and the Mobius design are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under License. © 2007 EVERY NEW ACTIVATION AUTOMATICALLY ENTERS TO WIN 1 OF 5 SONY 40” BRAVIA LCD HDTV’s!~ (VALUE $2,300!) DRAW DATE: JAN 02/08 BUY NOW & ENTER TO WIN A 40” SONY TV!!~ HEADSETS FROM 9949$WIN A 40” TV !~ Dixie Outlet Mall Erin Mills Town Ctr 3021 Argentia Rd MISSISSAUGA 200 Whitmore Rd. WOODBRIDGE 106- 939 Eglinton Ave E. TORONTO Erin Mills Town Ctr MISSISSAUGA Sherway Garden ETOBICOKE 2943 Major MacKenzie Dr MAPLE Stone Road Unit - P9 435 Stone Rd.W. 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WITH NEW OFFICES IN AJAX-PICKERING TO SERVE YOU BETTER Alison Petrie CA-CIRP, Trustee in Bankruptcy 905.837.0000 Call our new ofÀ ces located at 1099 Kingston Rd., Suite 230 for a free consultation Visit online www.alisonpetrie.com Looking for alternatives to bankruptcy? 50%-70% less than most funeral homes Showroom Open To Public Metal & Wood Caskets, Urns Free Delivery to Funeral Homes 416-321-5688 1-866-511-5688 235 Nugget Ave. Unit 21, Scarborough, ON www.casketdepot.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Now that’s a funny story AJAX — Justin Sayegh reacts during a Christmas storytime event at the Ajax Public Library. Wayne Webster was reading ‘Merry Christmas Big Hungry Bear’. Holiday hours for waste disposal facilities DURHAM — There are special hours for Durham Region’s waste disposal facilities. From Dec. 22 to 26, all three are closed. From Dec. 27 to 29, they are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are closed from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. From Jan. 2 to 5, they are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are located at 1640 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, 1623 Reach St., Port Perry and Sideroad 17, Brock. durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-8000 NE124G607 ©2007. Sears Canada Inc.All offers valid until Monday, December 24, 2007 unless otherwise stated. Excludes Outlet/Liquidation Stores. Now ’til Mon. 20 % off Fragrances Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007 The first 200 customers in our Department Stores will receive a $10 Super Bucks Certificate valid on date of issue on merchandise purchases of $50 or more before taxes. The first 50 customers in store at Sears Home, Sears Décor and Sears Appliance & Mattress Stores will also receive the coupon. Coupon not applicable to timed special and clearance offers. See certificate for details and exclusions. One per customer. Excludes Liquidation/Outlet stores. $10 Super Bucks 60% off Christmas decorations from our Seasonal Shop Excludes Christmas trees, lights and items with prices ending in .97 50% off 20 % off selected small kitchen appliances Some exclusions apply. See store for details. 699 99 32" Toshiba®LCD tv #14246. Sears reg. 899.99 Save $200 79 99 CRAFTSMAN®/MD 45L wet/dry vac #29615. Sears reg. 119.99 Save $40 Plus, all reg. priced wet/dry vacs on sale! 50% off all women’s reg. priced Vanity Fair®/MD, Image, licensed & national brand sleepwear, robes and loungewear Excludes items with prices ending in .97 50% off all reg. priced slippers Excludes Lands’ End brand and women’s Pink Ribbon slippers #12633/4 and items with prices ending in .97 50% off all men’s & women’s reg. priced outerwear Excludes men’s Columbia®outerwear, Lands’ End brand and items with prices ending in .97 50% off all men’s & women’s reg. priced cold weather accessories Excludes Lands’ End®brand and items with prices ending in .97 Cannot be combined with any other offers. Some conditions & exclusions apply. See store for details. When you use your Sears Card* or Sears®MasterCard®* for the first 200 customers Timed specials cannot be combined with any other savings offer. Now ’til Monday, Dec. 24 All men’s reg. priced Retreat®/MD, Arnold Palmer®, Pierre Cardin®, Dockers®, Haggar®and Van Heusen® sweaters except currently advertised items and items with prices ending in .97 Sun. Timed Specials!8:00 a.m.to2:00 p.m. durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 ❄ ❄ ❄ ❄❄ NE061G507 © 2007. Sears Canada Inc. NE124G507 ©2007. Sears Canada Inc. ❄$10 SuperBucks Timed specials The first 200 customers in our Department Stores will receive a $10 Super Bucks Certificate valid on date of issue on merchandise purchases of $50 or more before taxes. The first 50 customers in-store at Sears Home, Sears Décor and Sears Appliance & Mattress Stores will also receive the coupon. Coupon not applicable to timed special and clearance offers. See certificate for details and exclusions. One per customer. Excludes Liquidation/Outlet stores. 50% off all men’s reg.-priced Point Zero®, Columbia®, Kenneth Cole Unlisted and Axcess®fashions except Columbia outerwear 65% off all reg.-priced Gold jewellery except all single unit items with prices ending in .97. Save $500 999 99 42" RCA®LCD TV #14202. Sears reg. 1499.99. Save $280 119 99 Kenmore®8-pc. cookware set #13032. Sears reg. 399.99. Saturday, December 22, 2007 Customer appreciation night Free Gift Wrapping with Sears Card and Sears®MasterCard®purchases over $50, before taxes Free gift wrapping services on small to medium-sized items. Valid on same day purchases on Saturday. Not valid on previously purchased merchandise. Details in store. All offers valid Sat., Dec. 22, 2007. Excludes Outlet/Liquidation stores. Timed specials cannot be combined with any other savings offer. 7 a.m.-11 a.m. ❄ for the first 200 customers Save $150 149 99 10" CRAFTSMAN®/MD compound mitre saw with laser & stand #28414. Sears reg. 299.99. Plus, almost all reg.-priced bench and stationary tools on sale! Save $60 59 99 Kenmore®/MD 14 cup coffeemaker #81176. Sears reg. 119.99. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 20% off all reg.-priced Barbie®, Fisher-Price®, RC cars & Lego®toys © 2007 Mattel Inc. 50% off all men’s reg.-priced underwear and socks except all single unit items with prices ending in .97, Jockey®, Calvin Klein, Special Purchases and items with ‘2 for’ pricing. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Free $2 Petro-Canada®Gas Card First 60 customers in our small electric appliances department at 7 p.m. One per adult customer. At Sears Department store only. You could win a $25 Butterball*Turkey gift certificate Prizes every hour! No purchase necessary. Contest takes place from 7 p.m.-11 p.m. Sat., Dec. 22, 2007. Limit one entry per person. Odds of winning depend on number of eligible entries received. Contestants must be age of majority or older. Test of skill required. Entry form and rules are available at The Wish Station in participating Sears Department stores. *Registered trademark of Butterball LLC. Parrish & Heimbecker Licensee PICKERING TOWN CENTRE 905-420-8000 40 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Waste report a no-go By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A request for a comprehensive study of alternate means of manag- ing garbage is treading old ground, says Cliff Curtis, Durham’s commissioner of works. At the Dec. 12 meeting of Regional Council, not only could Oshawa Council- lor Robert Lutczyk not get a motion that would have required Regional staff to do a broad report on differ- ent forms of waste manage- ment, but he also couldn’t get the rules waived to even introduce the motion. Coun. Lutczyk said his at- tempt to introduce the mo- tion wasn’t pre-planned. “There seemed to be some support out there for looking at putting every- thing on the table for con- sideration,” he said. “Right now the march- ing orders are for incinera- tion, but I know a whole lot of people are out there and there are new people on council and there is a greater support of looking at other forms of waste man- agement.” To introduce a motion requires that two thirds of council vote to waive the rules allowing the motion to be brought forward. But, council voted against waiv- ing the rules. That’s just as well, Mr. Curtis said, because the Re- gion has already done ex- tensive studies into forms of waste management other than incineration. “A major study done in late 90s looking at landfill versus incineration and anything else they could come up with,” Mr. Curtis explained. “It came back clearly that landfill was not an option and certainly not a local landfill.” The study came up with a number of points that were incorporated into Durham and York Regions’ long-term waste management strategy to effectively address man- aging waste. “Those points included maximizing blue box col- lection, adding green bin and achieving at least a 50 per cent diversion by Janu- ary 2007, which we did and in fact we are doing better than that.” The final point in the plan is to pursue incineration as the preferred method of dealing with Durham’s waste. Even though he didn’t get two thirds this time around, Coun. Lutczyk said he can see the tide changing. “I am sure that line will be crossed long before we go with incineration,” he said. scratch &save December 2 1 s t , 2 2 n d , 2 3 r d a n d 2 4 t h *On all regular, sale & clearance-priced items storewide! Some exceptions apply. See reverse for details. Scratch & Save card is valid only on the day it is scratc hed. save 50%– 70% on ALL*• Women’s & Men’s Robes • Luggage •Regular-Priced Fine JewelleryIncluding Gold, Diamonds, Precious and Semi-PreciousGemstones & Pearls•Christmas Decorations, Trees,Cards, Wrap & Lights • Cookware Sets save 40%– 60% on ALL*• Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Outerwear • Women’s & Men’s Sleepwear•Women’s & Men’sFall & Winter Sweaters•Towels, pillows & duvets save 30%–50% on ALL*• Women’s, Men’s, & Kids’ Apparel•Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Shoes, Boots & Slippers •Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Accessories •Watches (Excluding Designer Watches) • Confectionary Gift Baskets save 10%–25% on ALL*•Personal Elect r i c s• Designer W a tches • Fashion Jew e l l e r y •Christmas Chocolates & Confectionary See reverse for even more greatoffers. Receive a $15 Bay Savings Card When you make a fragrance purchase of $75 or more (before taxes).Redeemable on your next purchase anywhere in the store. Savings Cards are redeemable only at the Bay between December 21st to December 24th. on a minimum purchase of $50 or more (before taxes). 4 days only Fri. Dec. 21st to Mon. Dec. 24th Friday & Saturday all stores open 8am save 50%–70% on ALL* • Women’s & Men’s Robes • Luggage • Regular-Priced Fine Jewellery Including Gold, Diamonds, Precious and Semi-Precious Gemstones & Pearls • Christmas Decorations, Trees, Cards, Wrap & Lights • Cookware Sets save 40%–60% on ALL* • Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Outerwear • Women’s & Men’s Sleepwear • Women’s & Men’s Fall & Winter Sweaters • Towels, pillows & duvets save 30%–50% on ALL* • Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Apparel • Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Shoes, Boots & Slippers • Women’s, Men’s & Kids’ Accessories • Watches (Excluding Designer Watches) • Confectionary Gift Baskets save 10%–25% on ALL* • Personal Electrics • Designer Watches • Fashion Jewellery • Christmas Chocolates & Confectionary See in-store for even more great offers! Your last chance to shop & almost EVERYTHING* is on sale! PLUS ALL* furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronics are on sale *Some exceptions apply. See below for details. scratch &save SHOP & SAVE FOR THE HOLIDAYS & DON’T PAY UNTIL JUNE! NO monthly payments for 6 months NO deferral fee! NO interest! On almost everything in the store! When you use your Hbc Credit Card or Hbc MasterCard® Minimum purchase $200 (excluding taxes). Pharmacy products, tobacco, lottery tickets, phone cards, Hbc Gift Cards and Licensed departments are excluded. † 6 Month deferred payment plan excludes: Pharmacy products, tobacco, lottery tickets, phone cards, Hbc Gift Cards and Licensed departments. Special payment plans are available on approved credit with your Hbc Credit Card or Hbc MasterCard® on the identified items. Not applicable in Quebec. Credit extended by GE Money. If you default under the plan your Hbc Account Agreement, then the terms and annual interest rate set out therein (for Hbc Credit Cards, 28.8% and for Hbc MasterCards, the greater of 18.5% or Prime plus 14.5%, or if you subscribe to insurance for your Hbc Credit Card, a maximum of 46.7% and for Hbc MasterCards 46.7% or the greater of 38.9% or Prime plus 32.6% or any lower rate provided in your account agreement) will apply as of your next monthly statement. “Prime” means the prime rate published in the Globe and Mail on the last Friday of the month preceding your billing cycle. For full details, go to www.Hbc.com, call 1-800- 263-2599 or see a store associate. *EXCLUSIONS – Fashions & Accessories: ABS, Groupe JS Collection dresses, Laundry dresses, Louben dresses, Tavãn & Mitto dresses, KOPA, JS Collection suits, Tahari by A.S. Levine, Not Your Daughters Jeans, suits & sportswear, Dept. 127 Bridge Brands, Cat. 264, Andy Thê-Anh, Anne Klein New York, Bash, By Malene Birger, Ça Va De Soi, Chaiken Profile, Dana Buchman, Ellen Tracy, Hoss, Laila, Mint, Norma Kamali, Organic, Parameter, Sine, Tara Jarmon, Walter, Dept. 127, Cat. 131, BAIA Black Label, St. Regis Room, Olsen Europe Fashions, all Spring Receipts, Vera Wang sleepwear & robes, men’s Hugo Boss fashions, sleepwear, robes & underwear, Z Zegna, Strellson, Spanx, Fossil, Echo, Ralph Lauren, Tumi & 99¢ price endings, Kathy Van Zeeland & 97¢ price endings, prestige cosmetics & fragrances, colour cosmetics, David Edouard watches & Swarovski Crystal, Footwear: Geox, Crocs & Browns shoes, Handbags: Fossil, Dooney & Bourke, Kathy Van Zeeland, Adrienne Vittadini, B Makowsky, Calvin Klein, Rudsak, Co-Lab, Tommy Leather & Steve Madden, Other: Vera Wang stemware, All-Clad cookware, Pharmamart, pharmacy, furniture & mattresses, major appliances, electronics, tobacco, licensed & service businesses, Restaurant and Ready-To-Go foods, Hbc Gift Cards, prepaid phone cards, insurance-related products, alcohol, prescription eyeglasses, hearing aids, custom orders, customer services, lottery tickets, travellers cheques, mail order products & services, orders from the Hbc Rewards catalogue, Charity Plush & T-shirts & Hbc Rewards orders are excluded from Scratch & Save discounts. Brand selection will vary by store. Other exceptions will apply. See in-store for details. ®Registered trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. Used pursuant to license. 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 fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Carrier of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Karissa Today’s carrier of the week is Karissa. Karissa enjoys drawing & reading. Karissa has received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza & Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Karissa for being our Carrier of the Week. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s Friday December 21, 2007 * Bankruptcies & Liquidation Ajax/Pick. * Bargain Shop Ajax/Pick. * Bennett’s Home Furnishing Ajax/Pick. * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Dominion Ajax/Pick. * EB Games Ajax/Pick. * Food Basics Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Linens N Things Ajax/Pick. * Loblaws Ajax/Pick. * M&M Meats Ajax/Pick. * Michaels Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser - Flyer Jacket Ajax/Pick. * No Frill’s Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Pickering Town Centre Ajax/Pick. * Price Chopper Ajax/Pick. * Real Canadian Superstore Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Scar. * Sam’s Club Ajax/Pick. * Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick. * Sobey’s Ajax/Pick. * Sofa 999 Pick. * T. Phat Supermarket Ajax/Pick./Scar. * Toys R Us Ajax/Pick. * Vistek Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Scar. * Your Independent Grocer Pick. 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Importantcollectionreminders Christmastreesreminders www.durhamregionwaste.ca Thanks for putting your waste along the curb, just like this! Wastecollectionreminders THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 13 Pdurhamregion.com FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21 ROUGE HILL SENIORS: Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for darts, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 a.m., carpet bowling, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m., and euchre on Fridays at 7 p.m. The fun is at the Petticoat Creek Community Centre, 470 Kingston Rd., in Pickering. All are welcome. For more information, call 905-420- 4660, ext. 6302. CRAFTS: Seniors are invited to join the Ajax Seniors’ Friendship Club to knit, cro- chet, or do any craft. Social time is included to meet new friends and reconnect with past friends. The club supplies most material, with items going to the Seniors’ Bazaar. Crafts begin at 9:45 a.m. in the St. Andrew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter Rd., Ajax. For more information, call Peggy at 905-686-1573. ADDICTION: The Seren- ity Group 12-step recovery meeting begins at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group meets every Friday and deals with addictions of all types, including co-depen- dency. Everyone welcome. 905-428-9431 (Jim). SUNDAY, DECEMBER 23 CHRISTMAS PLAY: The children of St. Paul’s on the Hill Anglican Church pres- ent a play. ‘The Christmas Present’. The play involves children reciting the tradi- tional Christmas story along and singing songs. The play is at 10:30 a.m., during a special service at St. Paul’s on the Hill Anglican Church, Pickering, 882 Kingston Rd., just east of Whites Road. MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 CANDLES AND CAROLS: Christmas Eve candles and carols at 6 p.m. at Wasdell School, 85 King’s Cr. (near Harwood Avenue and Hwy. 401). For more information, call Patricia McInnes at 416- 880-0775. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29 BLOOD DONOR CLINIC: A blood donor clinic at the Ajax Community Centre in the Commodore Room, 75 Centennial Rd., Ajax, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. To make an appointment, call 1-888- 236-6283. Billboard DECEMBER 21, 2007 DURHAM — Customers and employees of Shop- pers Drug Mart joined in the cross-Canada Tree of Life fundraising campaign. In Ajax, they raised more than $4,400 for the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. The sum is 75 per cent of the total raised in the campaign, as 25 per cent of the funds go to na- tional health care chari- ties. Canada has more than 245 health care institutions, charities and programs that will benefit from this year’s Tree of Life campaign. The money raised for the Ajax-Pickering hospital will go towards the purchase of important medical equip- ment and the capital ex- pansion project that is now under way. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Tough D AJAX — Matthew Wianecki, centre, tries to split the defensive father-son pair of Steve and Dylan Howie during late afternoon back- yard hockey just off of Shoal Point Road recently. Holiday waste collection changes start Monday DURHAM — To ensure all wrapping and waste gets picked up this holiday sea- son, the collection schedule has been amended. For Ajax, Brock, Claring- ton, Pickering, Scugog and Uxbridge residents, waste col- lection scheduled for Tues- day, Dec. 25 will be picked up on Monday, Dec. 24. Pickup scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 26 will be collected on Saturday, Dec. 29. Resi- dents with a collection date of Tuesday, Jan. 1 will have their materials picked up on Monday, Dec. 31. Residents in six munici- palities will receive Christ- mas tree collection in Janu- ary on regularly scheduled collection dates: in Ajax and Pickering, between Tuesday, Jan. 8 and Friday, Jan. 18; in Clarington from Tuesday, Jan. 8 to Friday, Jan. 11; and in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge, on either Monday, Jan. 7 or Monday, Jan. 14. For more information on collection schedules in the six municipalities, con- tact the Region of Durham at 905-579-5264, or e-mail waste@region.durham. on.ca. Meanwhile, in Oshawa and Whitby, blue box pickup scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 25 will be picked up on Sat- urday, Dec. 29. Collection for Wednesday, Dec. 26 will be picked up on Wednesday, Jan. 2 and blue box collection for Tuesday, Jan. 1 will be col- lected on Tuesday, Jan. 8. For more information on schedules in Oshawa and Whitby, refer to the munici- pal waste collection calendar or contact the City of Oshawa at 905-433-1221 or the Town of Whitby at 905-668-3437. Shoppers Drug Mart helps Ajax-Pickering hospital durhamregion.comP PAGE 14 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 Just BeClaus Ever wonder what the real Santa looks like? Look in the mirror. Santa is a state of mind. A special kind of kindness. For more than 100 years generous Santas just like you have donated to the Santa Claus Fund, helping to provide gifts to disadvantaged kids from all backgrounds during the holiday season. 100 percent of your financial donation goes directly into every one of our 45,000 gift boxes. Join our cause. Or please complete this form and make cheque payable to: The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON L15 2H5 Enclosed is my cheque or money order for By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Public school board trustees expressed disappointment with the City of Oshawa’s latest letter on the circumstances that led to the election of an ineligible trust- ee. Working York Region District School Board teacher Julia McCrea won an Oshawa trustee seat last November. However, under the Education Act, a trustee cannot be em- ployed by a school board without taking a leave of absence. Ms. McCrea chose not to resign from teaching and as a result, could not be sworn in as a trustee. The Durham District School Board held a byelection for the seat that cost about $138,000. In September, the board wrote to the Province about the issue, copying the letter to the City of Oshawa. The board said Oshawa’s clerk appeared to believe that she was only responsible for compliance with the Municipal Act, not the Education Act. The City responded with a letter in late November. Rick Stockman, Commissioner of Cor- porate Services for Oshawa, wrote the City Clerk is well aware of her responsibilities under both acts, as well as the Municipal Elections Act. The Declaration of Qualifica- tion form Ms. McCrea signed asked if she was an employee of “the” school board, not “a” school board. “The onus of responsibility to take the oath and swear to those qualifications rests with the candidate,” he wrote. “I read into that if they were to do it again, they’d do it the same way. That to me is an insult to the letter we sent,” said Oshawa Trustee Larry Jacula. The board also expressed dissatisfaction with a letter from the Province in response to the situation last month. ‘Masterbedrooms’ Is More Than Just The BEST Sleep Selection!‘Masterbedrooms’ Is More Than Just The BEST Sleep Selection! ON NOW! Natural Support From Head To Toe Legs Are Raised, Spine Is Horizontal STOREWIDE All Purchases over $249 KIDS SPECIAL BED & BED & MATTRESS T-199 9595 - F-299 - F-299 9595 Rejuvenate in 2008 Your Chance to Win† Up to $25,000 for you and 3 friends, visit stores for details, no purchase nessasary Best Buys! 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BOXING DAY Wednesday, December 26th 8:00 am to 7:00 pm Thursday, December 27th Friday, December 28th Saturday, December 29th 9:30 am to 9:30 pm Sunday, December 30th 11:00 am to 6:00 pm NEW YEAR’S EVE Monday, December 31st 9:30 am to 5:00 pm NEW YEAR’S DAY Tuesday, January 1st, 2008 CLOSED BACK TO REGULAR HOURS ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2ND! Monday to Friday - 10:00 am to 9:00 pm Saturday -9:30 am to 7:00 pm Sunday -11:00 am to 6:00 pm Find MORE at your Centre Over 200 shops and services HWY. 401 between Brimley and McCowan durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 16 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 Mom collects cases of Crystal Light By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When Darlene Cushman’s son, Trooper Darryl Caswell, called home from Af- ghanistan last spring and told her the Crystal Light packages she had sent as part of a care package had gone over big with the troops, the military mom set to work at getting more. She wrote to the local Indepen- dent grocery store near where she lives in Bracebridge, to see if she could get 10 cases of the individual pouches of powder, which adds flavour to bottled water, at whole- sale price. Flavouring water is a treat, said Ms. Cushman. After all, soldiers in Afghanistan must drink a bottle of water -- often warm, since refriger- ation isn’t always possible -- every 20 minutes. Soldiers have told her the straw- berry-kiwi flavour is most popular, since “it’s the one that tastes the best warm.” A few days later, she found out the local grocer had bettered the wholesale price -- she could have the 10 cases and they were a dona- tion from the store. Thirty minutes later, “four sol- diers came to my home to tell me the saddest news I’ve ever re- ceived,” said Ms. Cushman, her voice wavering with tears. “I lost Darryl that day.” Trooper Caswell, 25, was killed in the line of duty June 11 in Af- ghanistan. Just six weeks from re- turning home from his six-month stint overseas, the Bowmanville High School graduate was killed when the vehicle in which he was driving was struck by an explosive device about 40 kilometres north of Kandahar City. After the funeral for her son was over, Ms Cushman decided she wasn’t going to stop her tradition of sending care packages to the soldiers. In her son’s memory, she pledged to get even more Crystal Light over there through a pro- gram she calls Darryl’s Light. She got Kraft, the makers of Crystal Light, on side. They offered to match her box-for-box. The military offered to provide transport. And through a number of events, including Bowmanville’s Applefest where she had a booth, she got the public to donate 1,000 cases of Crystal Light, enough to change 336,000 bottles of water. Ms. Cushman took the cases of water apart so people could spon- sor individual boxes. On the back of the boxes, each holding eight pouches of Crystal Light, supporters were able to write a message to the solider, leading Ms. Cushman to call them “Sweet Post Cards.” “They would make you laugh, cry, everything,” she said. The cases were loaded onto a transport and “I escorted it down the Highway of Heroes in an OPP car to Trenton,” said Ms. Cushman. From there, they went to Afghani- stan. + BOXING DAY STARTS TODAY! At The Brick Mattress Store Only! 50% OFF! + FRESCOQPK, FRESCOKPK Sealy Crown Jewel Boxtop Ultra Plush Pocketcoil Queen Mattress Set 99999 While They Last! King Mattress Set Reg. $2699.97 Boxing Day Only $1349.99 Reg. $1999.97 Plus Do Not Pay For 15 Months* The Brick sells more Sealy than any other retailer in Canada! The Brick sells more Sealy than any other retailer in Canada! MADE WITH SPACE AGE MEMORY FOAM & PRESSURE RELIEVING LATEX shop our entire mattress selection@thebrickmattressstore.com! *(O.A.C.) 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The recent heavy snowfall has prompted Ajax Fire and Emergency Services to remind residents to clear snow around fire hydrants, exit doors, stairways, fire escapes and furnace vents for easy access. Vent pipes from direct vent furnaces can also get buried by snow and could cause a safety problem. Built in safety features may shut down your furnace, but carbon monoxide build-ups can still occur before shut down. In 2007 more than 392 incidents of carbon monoxide problems in the home were reported. Most of them had to do with warming up vehicles in an attached garage. Carbon monoxide levels will build up and then gradually seep into the home. Fire department needs your help www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT 40"40" 40" LCD HDTV • Stylish piano black finish cabinet with side speakers • 7000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for brilliant colour • 3 HDMI inputs and PC input for superior connectivity 391-00402 TODAY THROUGH S U N D A Y ! BOXING DAY PREVIEW! BOXING DAY PREVIEW! 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All first time buyers in Ontario must put down a 15% deposit on any financed pick-up purchase over $1,000. 63 EXCITING LOCATIONS ACROSS CANADA OR VISIT US AT www.leons.ca THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 19 A/Pdurhamregion.com durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 20 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A colourful donation AJAX — Members of the Ajax Optimist Club were on hand for a donation of colouring books and crayons at the Ajax Hospital. Meagan Chivers, who was in the hospital for wrist surgery, uses her wrong hand to colour as optimists Peter Tietze and Dave Ryan and Mary Ellen Stevenson the manager of the Child Health Unit and Maternal Newborn Services look on. AJAX — They’re off and run- ning - and how. As of Dec. 17, a whopping nine candidates had filed nomination papers with the Town of Ajax clerk to fill the Ward 2 councillor seat. The by-election is set for March 1. It was called after former councillor Joe Dick- son in October won the Ajax- Pickering seat in the provincial election. Given that roughly three-quarters of the four-year council term remains, Ajax Council opted for a by-elec- tion instead of appointing a new councillor. In alphabetical order, the candidates are: Renrick Ashby; Christopher Crawford; William (Bill) Foden; Oliver Forbes; Brian Johnson; Chris Kakou- ros; Chandra Kumaran; Randy Low; and, Al Williams. The last day for candidates to file is Jan. 16. Ward 2 is bounded by Hwy. 401, Westney Road, the 5th Concession and Lake Ridge Road. The advance voting period for electors is at the McLean Community Centre on Feb. 23 and 24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Feb. 25 from 4 to 9 p.m. On election day, voters can cast ballots from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the McLean Commu- nity Centre, Lord Elgin Public School and Notre Dame Cath- olic Secondary School. For more information, visit the Town’s website, www. townofajax.com, and click on the Ward 2 By-Election link near the bottom of the home page. Take in a Craft Craze during your holiday break AJAX — Enjoy creating some origi- nal crafts during the holiday break. Craft Craze is a free, self-directed drop-in activity for children aged four and up and their caregivers. Craft Craze runs at the McLean Library Branch on Wednesday, Jan. 2 and Thursday, Jan. 3 from 11 a.m. to noon. It is also taking place at the main li- brary branch in the Children’s Program Room on Jan. 2, 3, and 4 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. While visiting the library, check out the collections of books, magazines, CDs, DVDs and video games for chil- dren of all ages. Long list of candidates for by-election 2890BrockRd.N.,Pickering2890 Brock Rd. N., Pickering (BrockRd.N./TauntonRd.)(Brock Rd. N./Taunton Rd.) 905-683-6501•1-800-473-7385905-683-6501 • 1-800-473-7385 Pick-A-MixPick-A-Mix ConcreteLtd.Concrete Ltd. 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GW Equity, an Ameri- can company specializing in assisting small busi- ness owners with mergers, gains, losses and strategic growth initiatives, has com- piled a list of New Year’s resolutions to help business owners make a smooth sale transition. 1. Get organized. Have books balanced, tax returns and income statements handy and the company’s customer base, supplier and employee list up to date. Not only will it make the sale process go smoother, it may also increase the value of the company. 2. Ask for help. There are many aspects to selling a business that you may not know about. Enlist a group of experts for up to date in- formation and assistance such as lawyers, realtors, bankers and accountants. Their professional advice will ensure common mis- takes aren’t made and they may even help you score a better price. 3. Know your buyers. Owners often make the mistake of thinking a fam- ily member, competitor or current employee may be the best buyer. In fact, a company’s worth is often higher for public or private companies, foreign buyers or private equity firms. 4. Have a valuation. Busi- ness owners often think they know what their company is worth, but not only is the value based on assets like cash, inventory, equipment and buildings, there are also many other things to con- sider. The market condition and future profit are huge factors. Valuation updates should be done annually to stay up to date. 5. Become more attrac- tive to buyers. When selling, the owner should be pitch- ing a future, not the past. By developing a looking-for- ward budget, a buyer can be more comfortable with the costs and income of the business, making a decision easier. 6. Remain quiet about the sell. Until you are sell- ing for sure, word may get out about the prospective sell and may affect your short-term business. Sup- pliers, loyal customers and employees may create un- necessary conflict and un- easiness. 7. Make future plans. 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N., Ajax, ON Don’t forget about Gift Certifi cates for Christmas! For details: www.golfdeercreek.com 905.427.7737 NEW YEAR’S EVE Gala Dinner, Dancing, Fireworks, Host Bar, Party Favours and more! $150.00 per personAll Inclusive Price Discounts for Groups of 10 or more. Call 905.427.7737 ext 247 for tickets! Friday January 25, 2008 $50 per person, taxes & gratuities included. Traditional Scottish Dinner Entertainment by Highland Creek Pipe & Drums Followed by an evening of Dancing. Burns Supp er Gourmet Homemade CookingGourmet Homemade Cooking Vegetarian & Mediterranean SpecialtiesVegetarian & Mediterranean Specialties Authentic Greek Cuisine • Best Lamb in TownAuthentic Greek Cuisine • Best Lamb in Town New Years eve is just around the corner! Celebrate at Chef Tommys. Live band, appetizers, dinner, seafood, dessert, champagne at midnight and much much more! Chef Tommy’s On Bayly Casual Fine Dining for tickets callfor tickets call 905-427-9933905-427-9933 www.cheftommys.com www.cheftommys.com • • 325 Westney Rd. S. at Bayly St.325 Westney Rd. S. at Bayly St. WHITBY COURTHOUSE THEATRE Celebrating over 50 years of Entertainment in the Community! Presents... www.whitbytheatre.org Our lovely intimate theatre is in the old Courthouse, now Whitby Centennial building, 416 Centre St. S. Whitby. This heritage setting has the charm and ambiance that you will be thrilled to discover right in your own backyard. Tickets $20, available after December 20 at our ticket outlet, LAFONTAINE 100 Brock St. S. Downtown Whitby 905-430-3774 Coming Soon “The Unexpected Guest” by Agatha Christie, opening Feb. 7, 2008. Tickets will be $15 & they will be on sale by Jan. 10. Directed by Garvin Farr Show dates: January 18 & 19, 2008 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 22 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 Gas-to-energy project to reduce greenhouse gases By Fran Zingone fzingone@durhamregion.com PICKERING — A special gas-to-en- ergy project has recently emerged to help reduce greenhouse gases. Eco-Tec is announcing its biogas pu- rification system in partnership with Régie de gestion des matières résidu- elles de la Mauricie (RGMRM) of Que- bec. “We are pleased to be a part of RGM- RM’s long-term plans to reduce green- house gases,” said Carmine Fontana, Eco-Tec’s VP Business Development. The system’s innovative process in- cludes the capture, purification and use of biogas as an alternative energy source for greenhouses. Eco-Tec was recently awarded the Canadian Innovation Award for En- vironmental Technology by the Ca- nadian Manufacturers and Exporters association for this biogas technology. Biogas is a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide and is sometimes con- taminated with toxic quantities of hy- drogen sulfide. This purification system’s process includes a ga-conditioning system in which toxins are absorbed and the gas is purified for use in power generation facilities as well as other heating ap- plications including heat for tomato greenhouses. “Hot house tomatoes are not the only beneficiary of biogas puri- fication technology,” said Mr. Fontana. The system also offers cost savings as- sociated with less maintenance, in- creased process and energy efficiency, and reduced toxic emissions. Eco-Tec manufactures water purification, gas processing and chemical recovery sys- tems for industrial operations. Eco- Tec’s partner, RGMRM, is a municipal organization that runs most of the mu- nicipal landfills in the Mauricie region of Quebec. Each landfill has a lifespan of over 60 years, but generates a large amount of biogas. Helping the environment one initiative at a time BUSINESS NEWS The drawing shows how the gas-to-energy project works. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 23 A/Pdurhamregion.com W 1S P V E4 Q POTPS $19 .99 4!8 This Passport will keep you on the slopes all winter For just $19.99 you will receive: • 6 - FREE LIFT TICKETS (2 FOR 1) • 10 - FREE NIGHT LIFT TICKETS (2 FOR 1) • 2 - FREE EQUIPMENT RENTAL (2 FOR 1) • 2 - LESSONS FOR TWO FOR $60 All offers are valid Monday to Friday only *See descriptions and terms & conditions at www.passporttosavings.ca While supplies last 19 99$ The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original value. We package them in a unique format we call the Passport to Savings. A limited number of Passports are produced for one merchant every three weeks. They are available while supply lasts. 1.www.passporttosavings.ca 2. Call 905-426-4676 ext 222 3.In person: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax 3 EASY WAYS TO BUY Skyloft Resort Inc. has the highest elevation in Southern Ontario, with 18 runs, short lift lines and 2 awesome terrain parks. It’s over $700 worth in coupons. DURHAM — Women mov- ing up the corporate ladder have learned networking is a smart way to get to the top. The Power of Women Ex- change (POWE) is a group of businesswomen who meet once a month to share tips, ideas, connect with other women in business, build re- lationships and speak about their businesses in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. POWE holds its regular meetings at the Harmony Creek Golf Course in Oshawa on the first Tuesday of every month from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for both members and guests. Due to the holiday season, the association’s next meeting will take place on Jan. 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. With so many trying to find a work and life balance, POWE’s growing popularity among women has resulted in two new chapters recently open- ing in Markham and Quinte to join the Durham East and West chapters of the associa- tion. Those interested in join- ing POWE or in visiting one of their lunch meetings to see what they’re all about are en- couraged to contact Stefanie Antunes or Julia Caron, Dur- ham East Chapter Co-Direc- tors at 905-666-1072 or check out their website at www. powe.ca. DURHAM — Secure your summer job in January. YMCA Durham Employ- ment and Community is giv- ing students information on employers hiring now for jobs this summer so they can apply online. The Summer Jobs Service also gives students help with resume and cover-letter writ- ing and interview and job- search tips, and access to free computer, fax and photocopi- er use. Students between the ages of 15 and 24 (or up to 29 with disability) and who are re- turning to school in Septem- ber are eligible. It is on Jan. 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Durham Region YMCA Employment Resource Centre, 1550 Kingston Rd., Suite 16, Pickering. A $2 per hour wage subsidy with free posting service will be offered to eligible employ- ers. The program gives students the information, skills and knowledge needed to find and keep their summer job. For more information con- tact Linda at 905-427-7670 ext. 346 or visit the centre. BUSINESS NEWS Powerful women network for success Start looking now for summer job For holiday schedules visit www.durhamregiontransit.com or call 1-866-247-0055 Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa & Clarington Holiday Schedule December 24, Christmas Eve Regular Weekday Service until approximatley 20:30* * DRT schedule adjusted for early GO Train arrivals, (Pickering 0:25 after & 0:55 after the hour), (Ajax half past & on the hour) Whitby & Oshawa - Not all DRT Routes will meet early GO Trains from Union December 25, Christmas Day - No Service December 26, Boxing Day - Sunday Service December 31, New Year’s Eve Regular Weekday Service* - FREE SERVICE 20:00 - 02:00 * Not all DRT Routes meet the following early GO Train arrivals Pickering 13:08, 14:08 & 15:08, Ajax 13:13, 14:13 & 15:13 Whitby 13:20, 14:20 & 15:20, Oshawa 13:27, 14:27 & 15:27 DRT Routes will meet last GO Train arrivals at Pickering (19:49), Ajax (19:54), Whitby (20:01) & Oshawa (20:08) January 1, New Year’s Day - Holiday/Sunday Service FREE TRANSIT New Year’s Eve 20:00 to 02 :00 Thanks to support from Ontario Power Generation, Manufacturing & Technology Centr e & DRT Operations. Together we can make this holiday season safer for all. For holiday schedules visit www.durhamregiontransit.com or call 1-866-247-0055 Happy Holidays fromHappy Holidays from ONTARIOONTARIO FIREWOODFIREWOOD CUT & SPLIT Delivered Quality Seasoned Hardwoods Guaranteed Measurements 1-888-466-3066 durhamregion.comP PAGE 24 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 Brother Andre students provide shelter from storm By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — When brainstorming ideas to celebrate Christmas, a group of students at Brother Andre Catholic School in Ajax decided it was better to give than to receive. As a result, the school’s five intermediate classes of Grade 7 and 8 students spent a day at the Good Shepherd Centre in Toronto, which serves homeless men. Grade 8 student Danyelle Perdurupillai said the students experienced the true meaning of Christmas. “We experienced other people’s perspective and how they live and it was sad, but it was also fun because we got to work together as a class and we helped others.” Paula Canapini’s Grade 8 class came up with the idea to volunteer at the shelter and worked with the other students to organize donations prior to travelling to Toronto, collecting food and men’s clothing for a total of 15 or 16 boxes of food and a dozen garbage bags of clothing. “What really struck me is the students came up with this. It’s something they wanted to do,” said the school’s principal, Neil Boland. Kristy Garcia said the students pitched in in a number of areas, including to prepare the 91 beds that opened up each evening. Although the students didn’t work with the homeless directly, they said they’re aware their time made an impact. “When I went to bed last night, I was think- ing out of the four beds I made, I think I made a difference,” said Kimberly Williams, also a Grade 8 student. Her classmate Alicia Harracksingh agrees. “It was snowy and you can imagine what it was like outside,” she said. AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo The staff and students at Brother Andre Catholic School collected food and clothing that was donated to the Good Shepherd Centre in Toronto. Rep- resenting their school are, from left, Ryan Fryer, teacher Paula Canapini, Adrian Man and Andre Villanueva. Christmas Is Two Days Away So You Last Minute Shoppers Should Visit The Country Pedlar Hey there’s only two shopping days until Christmas so now’s the time time to visit The Country Pedlar in Whitby. “We have lots of great gift items for Christmas,” says owner Cathy Peel. “There are lots of new candles, tea pots, tea sets and accessories, jams, gift sets and so much more. We even have denim purses fashioned like a mini skirt with lots of pockets.” Located at the West Lynde Plaza at Dundas St. W. and Jeffrey St., The Country Pedlar has everything you need for a season fi lled with fl avour. Once you’ve been to the Country Pedlar you’ll know why and come back again and again. If it’s your fi rst time, plan on spending time browsing around and awakening your senses to all of the great treasures in the store. Why go to the big mall or drive to Toronto when you can shop in a wonderful local business fi lled with things you won’t fi nd anywhere else. The Country Pedlar has the best selection of candles and acces- sories in town with new ones arriving weekly. There are delicious specialty teas as well as many varieties of deli- cious single serving hot chocolate and mouth-watering chocolate treats. Speaking of treats there are even more items from Gourmet Vil- lage including a wide selection of sea- sonings, dip mixes as well as apple bakers, Brie bakers, dip chillers and platters, butter warmers, hot choco- late frothers, canisters the list goes on. While there take the time and enjoy The Tea Room where you can savour 25 different fl avours of loose tea in real China cups as well as Earl Grey and Tetley tea. For those who want something delicious with their tea, try the tasty fresh baked goods made daily like the secret recipe scones, muffi ns, yummy butter tarts and assorted squares. The Country Pedlar is also a Sears catalogue outlet so please drop in and pick up the latest catalogue. The store is also a drop off for Whitby This Week classifi eds. The store hours are Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call The Country Pedlar at (905) 666-8000. There are lots of great Christmas gift ideas at the Country Pedlar. Seasons Greetings From The Staff At The Country Pedlar Mortgages to 100% (OAC)Mortgages to 100% (OAC) • Best available rates • Private Mortgage Funds Consolidation a Specialty For FAST & PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CALL 905-666-4986 • Arrears P.O.S. • Refi nancing Debt From 5.7% forFrom 5.7% for 5 years.5 years. 1st. & 2nd.1st. & 2nd. The Country PedlarThe Country Pedlar Inc. • Great Stocking Stuffers Starting at 99¢ ALSO • Unique Teacher and Hostess Gifts 965 Dundas St. W at Jeffrey, Whitby CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING DROP-OFF Browsers Always Welcome!905-666-8000 Gifts & Tea Room TO ADVERTISE IN THIS FEATURE CALL 905-579-4400 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 25 A/Pdurhamregion.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Joyful sounds in Pickering PICKERING — Joe Fischer, a former Las Vegas entertainer, performs at a Make A Joyful Noise music night at the Pickering Council chambers re- cently. He’s a voice impersonator/tribute artist of more than 30 artists, including Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Paul Anka. Vengeful barber is latest character in Johnny Depp’s arsenal By John Foote jfoote@IAOD.com Sweeney Todd Directed by Tim Burton In theatres **** These last four years have been a celebration of the talents of Johnny Depp, though most of us have been celebrating Depp since his breakthrough performance in ‘Edward Scis- sorhands’ (1990), nearly 18 years ago. At that time it was clear he possessed the same gifts for physical comedy and drama as a young Chaplin and was obviously a most gifted actor. Through the years we would become more and more aware of Depp’s gifts as an actor. It seems to be his work with Tim Burton that attracts the lion’s share of attention, in ‘Edward Scissorhands’, ‘Sleepy Hollow’ (1999), as ‘Willy Wonka in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ (2005). While Depp has a strong comfort level with Burton, he has also done extraordinary work with other directors. This is a good-looking man, a beautiful man who could have had a career as a leading ro- mantic lead, but chose to be a character actor. Look at the many times Depp has played down his beauty, choosing to wear make-up or in other cases portraying a rotten character with- in? This is an actor through and through, and one of the finest of the modern cinema. His bizarre performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ (2003) is a work of genius when one considers that there is noth- ing on the page within the screenplay to sug- gest playing the part as he did. He did that, he created that and though the Disney executives were terrified, the performance was acclaimed and earned him an Oscar nomination. Now As Sweeney Todd, Depp gives what might be the finest performance of his career in a role that is certain- ly one of the most courageous he has undertaken. Having never sung on screen before, Depp confidently tackles his first musical role with his usual daring, throwing himself into the role, leaving behind any trace of what we know to be Depp the actor. This is as twisted a performance as you will see on screen this year, a deeply psychotic man driven to do terrible things by a past he cannot shake and forgiveness he cannot find it within himself to bestow. Having escaped from prison, Todd sails up the Thames with one single purpose; to get even with the man, Judge Turpin (Alan Rick- man), who sent Todd away to jail on false charges so he could have the man’s young wife and daughter. When he learns that his beloved committed suicide and that the nasty old judge now has romantic designs on his daughter, Todd devises a plan to allow him to exact a most gruesome revenge on all who cross his path. He takes a room above a pie shop run by a Mrs. Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter) and begins to slaughter his customers who are dropped through a vat directly below to the gleeful Mrs. Lovett who cooks their corpses into meat pies that sell like hot cakes. It all begins when a rival barber, brilliantly portrayed by Sacha Baron Cohen, makes clear he plans to expose Todd’s real identify. The demon barber slashes his throat without hesi- tation, leaving the body to Mrs. Lovett, who gets the idea for her pies. The film becomes a dance towards death as Todd tries to get close to the evil judge who tore his life apart. I found ‘Sweeney Todd’ wholly superb, with Depp and Bonham-Carter outstanding in their lead roles, handling the singing with per- fection. Obviously Burton went for actors who could handle the singing, which was an excel- lent choice. Depp is terrifying, with an evil glint in his eyes fuelled by a mad revenge. Cohen’s performance here very nearly steals the show from Depp. His few scenes are elec- trifying and have the makings of announcing this man is going to be a huge star. Deep-voiced Alan Rickman, so good when portraying a villain, is at his nastiest as Judge Turpin, a sneering upper class Brit who looks down on anyone he decides is beneath him because it is his right as a Brit to do so. He becomes a perfect target for Sweeney because his actions are so loathsome. Best known these days as Professor Snape in the Harry Pot- ter franchise, Rickman is a wonderful actor, making use of the deep rumbling voice that suggests either heaven or hell, depending on the character. Burton’s film is a masterful adaptation of the famous Sondheim stage play, creating for us an England that looks for all the world like the England in the old Hammer horror films, not quite real, but surrealistic, which is the perfect look. One of the best films of the year and Oscar bound. John Foote, director of the Toronto Film School, is a nationally known film historian/ critic and a Port Perry resident. Get more re- views at www.footeonfilm.com. Contact him at jfoote@IAOD.com Durham West Arts Centre wins award DURHAM — The Durham West Arts Cen- tre has been recognized for its work in pro- moting the arts, and community involvement in the arts, in Durham Region. The Ontario Trillium Foundation, at its re- cent Great Grants Awards ceremony, award- ed the DWAC its Arts and Culture Award. The DWAC is a group seeking to build a permanent arts centre in Durham Region and, at the same time, offering a variety of arts programming. The OTF award recog- nizes DWAC’s work between 2003 and 2006, following its receipt of a $150,000 OTF grant. “In its short history, the Centre has achieved astounding results,” reads the awards pro- gram. “Over the granting period, 100 commu- nity locations enjoyed arts events, including the Franklin community read-a-thon, and Reading and Remembrance, a provincial project honouring veterans. The Centre’s cul- tural connections committee co-ordinated many free multicultural music and dance events. In 2006, OTF made another grant ($225,000) to the Centre to help support its goal of a permanent arts centre in Durham Region.” “Thanks to the OTF grant, DWAC has the infrastructure to move forward,” said Angie Littlefield, the DWAC’s former executive di- rector, in a press release. “The second OTF grant and this prestigious award show that we are right on track.” ‘Depp gives what might be the finest performance of his career.’ JOHN FOOTE durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 26 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers OHA junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Toronto Junior Canadians tonight (Friday) at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. Ashley Riggs continues to set torrid pace with Niagara Purple Eagles PICKERING — A Pickering woman is among 21 of the top female hockey players in Canada who’ll be in Calgary for the na- tional women’s team evaluation camp next month. Ashley Riggs, 22, is joining 11 other forwards at the camp, which runs between Jan. 20 to 27. It’s one of several evaluation tools that Canada’s coaching staff is using to determine the roster that will represent Canada at the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Championship in Harbin, China from April 4 to 13. The 21 players who will be in Calgary, says Canadian head coach Peter Smith, are part of a larger pool of players being considered for the world championship team. “It is an exciting time for our staff and potential players,” says Smith in a press release. “We are moving closer and closer to the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Cham- pionship, but there is still a lot of work to be done before we an- nounce that roster. The evaluation camp in Calgary is an important stage in the overall process.” Canada’s world championship roster will be made up of players who have been part of the Nation- al Women’s Team, National wom- en’s under-22 team or national women’s under-18 team programs at some point during this season. Players who participated in the 2007 national women’s team fall festival and/or 4 Nations Cup who have not been invited to the Janu- ary evaluation camp are still part of the group of players being consid- ered for the 2008 World Champion- ship team. Riggs con- tinues to be a mainstay for the Ni- agara Uni- versity (Ni- agara Falls, NY) Purple Eagles wom- en’s hockey team, where she cur- rently holds 11 school records and is close to breaking eight more. The junior forward is currently tied for the all-time power-play goal record (21) and the all-time short-handed goal record (7). Riggs currently has 98 points in her career, two away from the cen- tury mark. If Riggs should break the century mark, she would be- come only the third Purple Eagle in the program’s 10-year history to do so. Valerie Hall also holds the record for career points with 142, a mark that Riggs could break by her senior year if she continues at this torrid pace. The St. Mary Catholic Second- ary School grad is also climbing the ranks on five other record lists. Her nine game-winning goals has Riggs tied for third on the all-time list. She is also currently tied for eighth on the all-time assist list with 42. The forward is also third on the all-time goal list, with 55. She’s also tied for sixth for single- season power-play goals, as she has five currently. “Ashley is a true team player and very humble,” Purple Eagles’ head coach Margot Page said on the Niagara athletic website. “She is a joy to coach and a very unselfish player, which is rare with prolific scorers.” So far this season, Riggs has 12 goals and four assists for 16 points. With 12 goals in 14 games, she is on pace to break the record for most goals by a junior, which is 24. The Team Canada evaluation camp includes daily practices from Jan. 21 to 25. Games will be played Jan. 2, 25, 26 and 27. Ashley Riggs Pickering woman invited to Team Canada evaluation camp Second-period lapse leads to eighth straight junior ‘A’ loss AJAX — A second-period lapse led to the Ajax Attack’s eighth con- secutive loss in a close contest against the Durham Fury in Os- hawa on Tuesday night. The struggling Attack were clipped 4-3 by the Fury in OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Campus Ice Centre. After building a 3-1 lead through the early going of the second pe- riod, the Attack let it slip away with a flurry of Fury goals later in the frame. Durham scored three straight goals, all within a four-min- ute span in the second, including Kyle Speers’s marker with 4:02 re- maining, which stood up as the game winner. Neither team scored in the third period. It was the Fury’s eighth win of the season. Brandon Turner, Brad Sullivan and Ryan Marcuz tallied for the At- tack. The loss dropped the Attack (9- 23-2) into eighth place in the nine- team South Conference standings. Ajax is currently six points behind the sixth-place North York Rang- ers, which hold the sixth and final playoff berth in the conference. The Attack also lost 6-4 to the Markham Waxers in Markham last Friday, before being snowed out in a home contest against the Vaughan Vipers at the Ajax Com- munity Centre last Sunday. That postponed game is expected to be made up on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the community centre at 3 p.m. The Attack have two games re- maining before the Christmas break, both on home ice. The At- tack hosts the North York Rang- ers at the community centre on Saturday at 3 p.m. On Sunday, the Markham Waxers are in town for a 3 p.m. contest. When action resumes in the new year, the Attack have 13 games remaining in the regular-season schedule. SCORING SUMMARY Attack at Durham Fury, Tuesday, Dec. 18 Period 1 Ajax - Brandon Turner (Andrew Fair- ney, Cameron Banwell) 14:49 Durham - Michael Shirley (Derek Foote) 17:20 Period 2 Ajax - Brad Sullivan (Adam Place, Dylan Potts) 1:09 Ajax - Ryan Marcuz (Matt Reid) 2:54 Durham - Rob Kay (PP) (Trevor McKinney, Steven Koufis) 8:43 Durham - Brett Eagleson (Skylar Quinn, Foote) 12:26 Durham - Kyle Speers (Justin Hitchen) 15:58 Period 3 (no scoring) Ajax Attack falls flat against Fury AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Durham Fury forward Kyle Speers, left, battles for control of the puck with Ajax Attack defenceman Michael McIner- ney during OHA Ontario Provncial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at Oshawa’s Campus Ice Centre on Tuesday night. Speers netted the game winner for the Fury late in the second period, as Durham posted a come-from behind 4-3 vic- tory over the Attack. For the Ajacians, it was their eighth straight defeat. Resources For Exceptional Children And Youth - Durham Region Program Assistant This is a contract position (Quote File #PA2008) To provide support to the staff at a licensed child care program in order to facilitate the inclusion of children with special needs. The hours of this position will vary. Qualifications: • Previous experience in working with children, (incl. children with special needs), in a child care program or rec- reational environment. • Comprehension and support the princi- ples of inclusion. • Ability to follow through on directions relating to activities. • Car and driver's license are an asset • Updated Criminal Reference Check & First Aid/CPR required • Preference to candidates with related post-secondary education - ECE, CYW or DSW Closing Date: January 4, 2008 E-mail or fax resume, quoting the appropriate file number to: Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region Fax: (905) 427-3107 Email: hr@rfecydurham.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Full Time Managing Editor - Management Are you a team player? A good writing coach? Proficient in newspaper design and copyediting? Enthusiastic about the excit- ing possibilities of a multi-media approach to delivering the news? Excited about getting out there and interacting with the community? If you are, Metroland's Durham Region Media Group may be the place for you. We are looking for a Managing Editor to lead our award-winning Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington This Week publications from our Oshawa office. The successful candidate must have the ability to assume strong leadership and be proficient in a variety of editorial functions for both print and online products. Duties will include planning and assigning news coverage, editing, print layout, and editorial writing. This position calls for someone who can moti- vate and help develop staff. You will work closely with the Online Content Manager in a team approach to delivering news content that meets the wants and needs of today's busy reader - both in print and online. Minimum requirements: 5 years experience in newspaper layout and editing, proficiency in Adobe's InDesign, InCopy and Photoshop, excellent time management , organizational and coaching skills. Experience in online publishing - including video - is an asset. In the last five years our journalists have traveled as far as France, Spain, Moscow, Holland, Denmark, Zambia and Nunavut following stories important to our Region. In 2008 we will send 2 journalists to Beijing to bring our readers hyper-local coverage of the world's largest sporting event - the Olympics. If you're up for the challenge, we want to talk to you. Resumes should be submitted by 5 p.m. Dec. 28, 2007 to: Joanne Burghardt, Editor in Chief Metroland Durham Region Media Group 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 e-mail: jburghardt@durhamregion.com The Employment Advantage Call Today Ajax: 905-426-8337 Oshawa: 905-436-2957 www.theemploymentadvantage.com START HERE! FREE Access to Employment Resources Are you lacking current skills - considering training? Is your resumé getting results? Would you like to learn where 85% of the available, yet unadvertised jobs are? Looking for better job search results? Employment Ontario programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada. CANADA'S LANDLORD OF CHOICE IS LOOKING FOR YOU! We are currently recruiting a RELIEF SUPERINTENDENT to maintain our property in Pickering General Property and In-Suite Maintenance Customer Service, Team Player After hours on-call service only FREE APARTMENT Please fax your resumes to 416-861-8586 or email to: careers@capreit.net The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is looking for a part-time layout person to work in the Oshawa editorial department producing newspaper pages. A journalism degree, experience using InDesign and PhotoShop and experience in newspaper layout is required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell Ave. Oshawa L1H 7L5 or email to jburghardt@durhamregion.com. Deadline for resumes: Dec. 24, 2007 GRAPHIC DESIGNER Cross-Media Advertising Summary Of Role To c reate compelling campaigns and ad units in online (primary) and print (secondary) media.To act as a consultant and coach for customers in order to increase the overall effectiveness of lo- cal Interactive advertising programs.To optimize, schedule and maintain many simultaneous campaigns.To act as primary creative support to senior online sales representatives. Qualifications ●Diploma of Collegial Studies in Graphic Design ●At least 2 years experience as graphic designer ●Advanced level of Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Flash ●Technical knowledge of delivering high-quality advertising designs to online and print ●Ability to create original advertising concepts on tight deadlines ●Working knowledge of HTML, website design and online video a huge asset ●Able to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines and stress Other Considerations ● May be required to visit clients and consult directly ● Work will be done in an environment in which team performance is measured ● Skills tests may be required Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and non-student por tfolio on an urgent basis on or before December 31, 2007 to: Todd Blayone, Interactive Manager tblayone@durhamregion.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. AUTO PARTS COUNTER PROFESSIONAL Whitby Oshawa Honda requires a experienced parts person with good people skills.Excellent pay package, for achievers, good benefits, training and strong management support. Apply with resume and references to: 300 Thickson Road South, Whitby Email: par ts@honda1.com or fax to: 905-666-4571 AT DURHAM COLLEGE SUC- CESS MATTERS! Local employ- ers looking to hire Warehouse Operations Certificate Program, 5 weeks,125 hours in a structured learning environment acquiring the skills necessary to work in a fast paced and critical thinking work setting of a warehouse envi- ronment.Next start date January 14th, 2008.Several companies have expressed interest in clients who complete this warehouse program.Funding options available for those who qualify through Service Canada (HRSDC), Ontario Disability and WSIB.For more information call 905-721-3334 DRIVERS WANTED, designated driving service in Durham.Night shift required.Must be over 25 yrs, cash paid daily.Couples pre- ferred.Call 905-718-1149 or ap- ply online:www.canadiandds.ca RV HAULING -Saskatoon Hotshot Transporter is now hiring 1 TONS and Power Units w/wo stepdecks for R.V. and freight hauling throughout Canada and the U.S.Year round work, lots of miles and home time, fuel subsidies, benefits, excellent earnings.306-653-8675. A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 FAMILIES FOR A Secure Future is assisting a family in the Whitby/Brooklin area in seeking a non-smoking woman part-time to support a disabled woman to take a more active role in her community.We are looking for someone who has an enthu- siastic approach to suppor ting others to meet their goals. Drivers' license, clean abstract and a working vehicle required. Send resume and cover letter to: eugeneg@durham.net Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the Toronto Star in Ajax and Pickering. Earn $800 to $1400/mo. part-time. Call 905-427-6290 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. fax 905-239-3614 or apply online www.metris.ca *SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY* AN UXBRIDGE FAMILY is seeking someone with nursing background to provide 8-16 hours care on weekends for their 8-month twin baby boys.This re- quires someone comfortable managing a tracheotomy and basic infant care days or even- ings.Respond by email quoting job #2310 info@dafrs.com or fax (905) 436-3587 ATTENTION LOCAL PEOPLE needed to work from home on- line.PT/FT.$500-$4500 monthly. Call Amanda (780)696-2167 ASSISTANT TEACHERS Full & Part time required Pickering/Ajax daycare centre. Send resume by fax (905) 831-9347 or email herbieg123@aol.com ATTENTION!Need a change? Be in business for yourself/not by yourself.At home from your own computer.Flexible hours, great income, free training, after sup- port. www.debsminoffice.com AUTO LUBE TECHNICIANS, full/part time.Hourly wage+bo- nus. Able to perform regular maintenance on vehicles.Penn- zoil, 581 King St.East Oshawa or fax: 905-725-1696 EXPERIENCED CHILD CARE workers required.Full time and casual positions available. Please fax resume to: 905-665-9583. GARDIENNE du midi franco- phone demand e pour l’école catholique Jean-Paul II à Whitby. Lundi au vendredi 11h45 à 13h15.Salaire 12$/heure.Plus d’information appeler Mme Pier- rette Martel au 905-665-5393. LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed.call Diana 866- 306-5858 MAINTENANCE PERSON re- quired full-time for Oshawa apart- ment complex.Suitable for re- tired/semi-retired with minimum 5 years experience.Fax resume 416-297-9499 or call (416)297- 7004. MAKE $$$$$$ FROM HOME Good Weekly Income.Many op- portunities are available.For FREE Information Package send self-addressed envelope to: 100 Elizabeth Street, Ajax, On L1T 4N2 PART-TIME help needed to pro- mote bathroom renovation prod- ucts, at malls and home shows. Call (905)571-2284 or (905)438- 9974. SEEKING energetic, creative, compassionate individuals inter- ested in working as a Personal Supporter for someone with a de- velopmental disability.Requires someone who can take direction from the individual and/or family but also works well independent- ly.Self-employed contract work offering competitive hourly rates for evenings/weekends.Please respond by email quoting job #2310CM to info@dafrs.com or fax (905)436-3587 TELEMARKETING opportunity for qualified persons.Guaranteed hourly based on experience. Other positions available. Also part time driver needed.Own car an asset.Call F S Marketing 905-434-8059;email fsmarket- ing@sympatico.ca or visit www.fsmarketing.ca WANTED - INDIVIDUAL for mucking horse stalls & general farm maintenance, full-time. Also full-time groom required.Call Grace 905-985-3669. WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N.#206 Whitby. HAIRDRESSER EXPERIENCED and assistant for nursing home in Oshawa, full-time and part-time, no evenings or weekends.Call 1-866-303-0698. ADAMSON SYSTEMS engineer- ing is searching for an energetic, dedicated, and thorough Quality Control Technician. All appli- cants should have an interest in the live sound reinforcement field, but experience is a asset.It is an asset but not crucial that appli- cants are familiar with the opera- tions of measurement systems (i.e.SMAART, MLSSA, CLIO, Win MLS etc).Essential General Skills:Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with oth- ers, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Signifi- cant use of memory, Finding in- formation, Computer use, Con- tinuous learning.Status:START- ING IMMEDIATELY Please send all inquiries to adamsonqc@live.ca NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 21, 2007, PAGE 27 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE..... CALL OUR CLASSIFIED REP. TODAY AJAX 905-683-0707 SELL IT NOW CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 Nursing Supervisor A key member of our management team, you will ensure that professional practice standards are maintained by all field staff and efficient, effective, high quality services are delivered to our clients.You will provide support with administrative operations, service coordination, the planning and delivery of in-service training programs, and the development of new business opportunities as needed. Working closely with the Executive Director, Clinical Supervisor, and Coordinator, you will relay pertinent client/staff information in a timely manner, complete performance appraisals, and implement quality improvement standards to ensure appropriate and consistent case management. You have extensive experience working in or with a government funded home care program, and knowledge of the current GTA health care environment. You have current RN or BScN registration and a dependable vehicle. Please send your resume to: Julie Adams, Executive Director, Central Health Services, e-mail: julieadams@centralhealthservices.com ** Rent FREE in December ! ** Move in NOW! 2 & 3 BDRMS FROM $890! ~ Ask us about AIR MILES Æ REWARD MILES !! ●Friendly community ● Located near shopping, GO & 401 ● Transit at your door. ● Attractive & spacious 2 & 3 Bedroom suites from $890 ** Holiday Special** ● Utilities included ● Seniors' Discounts Available ● Beautiful Scenery Highland Towers, 200 White Oaks Ct.Whitby (905)668-7332 www.caprent.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CABINET MAKER AND Wood Shop Helper required ASAP. E- mail: homebuilders@live.ca MECHANIC required for busy Ajax based company. 40 hours/week guaranteed. Must have 310T license. Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset. Must be able to work indepen- dently and be part of a 'A' team environment. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package. Fax resume to 905-686- 8546. STEEL STUD T-Bar, Drywaller & Taper and Heavy & Light gauge required. Must have 10+years. Long hours *after* 6p.m. No Rookies. (905)721-0498 WANTED, CONSTRUCTION Site Super and/or Construction Man- ager with commercial experience. Hands on experience required. Approximately 1 year project with another 1 year project in the works. Wage to be negotiated. Email: homebuilders@live.ca BUSY REAL ESTATE office re- quires weekend receptionist. Please fax resumes to: 905-743- 5693. COURT AGENT – CONTRACT Property Management Company seeking to add a Court Agent to join their team. Responsibilities will include, calculation/prepara- tion of Landlord and Tenant Board applications, scheduling and attending hearings, filing Sheriff evictions and tenant ac- count adjustments. The success- ful candidate will have experience in the RTA, excellent oral and written communications, or- ganizational skills and the confi- dence of working effectively with limited supervision. Forward CV to avalic@toronto.cogir.net. PERSONAL ASSISTANT for very fast-paced financial office in Ajax. Previous office experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Fax resume 905- 428-9833 e-mail pivany@com- passwealth.com sales help & agents SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales/marketing rep re- quired for fast-paced publishing company in Pickering. Base plus commission. Successful B2B exp a must. Resume to: carol@electricityforum.com TELEMARKETER - Pickering- based conference company est. 1986 seeks individual with excellent telephone manner for b2b calls. Hourly plus com- mission. Resume to colleen@electricityforum.com 2 FULL TIME, Dental Reception- ists, with experience required im- mediately. Fax resume to 905- 427-9697. Attention Michelle DENTAL ASSISTANT required for maternity leave position. Re- ceptionist experienced preferred. Apply in person with resume to 209 Simcoe St. N. or please fax resume to 905-576-0016. SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED/ASSISTANT instruc- tors. Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, day- time, evenings or weekends. Please call (905)420-4141. SENIOR CITIZEN LADY seeks other Senior Citizen Lady for companionship, care and some cooking, in exchange for accom- modation. Please call Gwen (905)576-9789 Home, or (905)571-5123 work 700 Wilson Rd. N., Plaza Con- dos, unit 304. 1760sq.ft., corner unit with 2-bedrooms, den, sun- room. Asking $365,000. Call Jay (905)655-5804 Quiet, professional, late 40's, seeks long- term rental, Pickering/ Ajax, 2-bdrm condo or small home, flexible on date, references available. No shared accomodation. Call 416-578-3633 INDUSTRIAL BAY - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up door, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, hobbies and other uses Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 Buy With 0 Down 1st and 2nd Mortgage Refinance up to 95% Loans Approval, Debt Consolidation, Free Consultation, First Cap Financial Services Direct #1: 416-953-7881 Direct #2: 416-949-6394 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % 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 !KING/WILSON, OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. available immediately, 2-bed- room apts. Available Dec/Jan/Feb & Feb 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1) TWO-BEDROOM,spacious, clean and bright, two level unit, Oshawa, recently painted, quiet, desirable neighborhood, laundry, parking, backyard, hardwood. $850/month, inclusive. Jan 1st. (416)892-8864. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - 596 Chaucer Ave., Oshawa. No pets, parking included. $700/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Available Jan 1st. Call Farida daytime 905-576-5513 or eve- ning 905-427-5580. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. for rent, Finch/Liverpool. Fur- nished, close to amenities. $850/month. Cable/Internet in- cluded. Available immediately. Call 905-239-2290. 1 OR 2 BEDROOM apt. Ajax, Westney/Hwy. #2. Separate en- trance. Close to amenities. Available Immediately First/last. References. No pets/smoking. All inclusive. 905-619-9549. 1-BDRM AJAX (Westney/Raven- scroft), shared laundry, side entrance, $750/mo hydro/heat included, no pets/smoking, available immediately. Call (905)426-3887. 1-BDRM BSMT APT,Ajax (Westney/Lake Driveway), close to GO, school & all amenities, parking, $750/mo plus utilities, no pets/smoking, available imme- diately. Call 647-400-9112. 1-BEDROOM APT., Oshawa, ground floor, washer, dryer, utilities, parking included. Newly updated in 2005. Located on Sim- coe St. bus route. $875/month. Call Peggy 905-725-3088 to ar- range viewing. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, separate entrance, patio, storage, 2-car parking, huge walk-in closet. No smoking/pets, Adelaide/Harmony. $800/month, all-inclusive, cable, first/last. Available Jan 12th. (905)240- 0943 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM available immedi- ately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Call (905)725-2642, af- ter 5pm. 2-BDRM BSMT APT in Ajax, available immediately, own wash- er/dryer, parking available, $900/mo utilities/cable included, no pets/smoking, (905)239-5824. 2-BEDROOM APT.,North Oshawa, available Jan 1st. Laun- dry, parking. $850 all inclusive. No smoking, no pets. Call (905)576-4646 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts in quiet bldg. Walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre and amenities. Laundry facilities on- site, utilities included. No pets. 905-723-5434 A MUST SEE!Bright & spacious 2-bedroom walkout basement apt for rent. Ravine lot, 223 Harmony Rd S., $850 monthly including utilities. Call Eileen (905)404- 0153 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Westney/HWY #2, kitchen, 1-parking, sitting room, full bathroom, $800/month, all in- clusive. No smoking. Call (647)219-2733. AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom, walk- out basement apartment, available immediately. $700/month. Call Dennis Morgan Sutton Group (905)831-9500 or (416)587-0060. BACHELOR APARTMENT, Queen Street, Port Perry available January 1. Appliances included. For inquires or to view call 905-925-0115. BRIGHT,sunny 1 bedroom base- ment. Clean, quiet home. Separ- ate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $670 inclusive. El- lesmere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-431-7968 CLEAN 1 BDRM $790/mo, 2- bdrm $825, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $850 on Park St, incl hot water, some suites w/ balconies, mins from Oshawa Centre, Community Centre, di- rectly on bus rte, 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com EXECUTIVE FURNISHED APT. on Ajax's Deer Creek golf course. Hardwood floors, indoor parking, security, digital tv/internet, appli- ances/full kitchen. References $1995 all inclusive. 905-426-9119 www.electricityforum.com/ rental.htm. Jr. 1 BDRM, $650 all inclusive 1 BDRM. Wilson/Olive. $675 all inclusive Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Open house, Saturdays, 12pm-5pm Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement apt., appliances and laundry in- cluded. $750/month plus 1/3 of hydro and water. Close to G.M. Available immediately. Call 905- 260-3166. LARGE CLEAN 1-bdrm,newer Whitby bldg. Second floor. Fire- place, fridge/stove, storage, 2-parking, laundry, $785/mo+. First/last. No dogs. 319 Kent Street. 905-666-3295 Email: sue@durham.net NEW BUILDING, EXCLUSIVE 1- bedroom. quiet neighbourhood, balcony, laundry, parking, no smoking, first/last, $900/month inclusive. 29 Westmount, North West Oshawa, Jan 1st. Ann 905- 244-2444 NEW WHITBY home to share with one, includes master bed- room, ensuite bath, walkin clos- ets, cable, parking, laundry. Near bus, all inclusive. $625, available Dec. 1st. (416)209-4857. NORTH Oshawa 1 bedrooms, Feb 1st, 3-bedroom Feb 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hy- dro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,newly reno- vated 1-bedroom $760 & 2-bed- room $820. Nice units. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435-0703 or 416-902-1174. ONE BEDROOM basement apartment $650, first and last. S.E. Oshawa. Available immedi- ately. References. No pets. Call (905)576-7189 ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/McQuay. Near transporta- tion, sep. entrance, parking, Laundry, appliances, $750/mo/in- clusive. References. Single pro- fessional non-smoker preferred. Avail Jan 1. (905)430-1915 ONE BEDROOM,Park and Ade- laide, $695. first and last. Close to all amenities. Laundry available. Call 905-242- 8487,905-725-8350 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 1-bdrm apt in quiet, clean adult-style triplex. Includes appliances, utilities, parking. Nice area. Mature working male pre- ferred. No pets. $725/mo. (905)576-6247 OSHAWA 3-bedroom available immediately. 1-1/2 baths, in- cludes washer, dryer, cable and utilities. $1100/mo. Near GO/schools. 416-832-2582 OSHAWA 45 Colborne 1-bed- room, $750/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 1-bedroom $750 in- clusive. Both available Jan 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA bachelor apt. in four- plex, Simcoe/401 area. quiet & private. separate eat-in kitchen with fridge/stove, first/last, $540- inclusive. Avail immediately-won't last. Dan (905)449-3777 OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, Dec 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA,North Simcoe, Rus- sett, Ave. Clean family 2 bdrm. apt., well maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. OSHAWA,1 basement bachelor apartments close to downtown in 4-plex. All utilities included, park- ing, semi furnished, newly refur- bished. Available immediately, $550., first/last. 905-260-2007. OSHAWA,3-bdrm apt, main floor of house. $925/month plus utilities. Call between 9-4:30p.m. 905-576-7055 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior 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,Harmony & King, 1 bedroom apt., for rent. $650./mo. all inclusive heat, hydro, A/C, cable, 1 -parking, first/last. re- quired. Avail. Jan.1. (905)243- 0994 OSHAWA,Phillip Murray/Park, spacious 3-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance. Eat-in-kitchen, laundry, parking and cable included. No smok- ing/pets. Available January-1st. $1045/month, plus utilities. (905)556-9861. OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Jan/Feb. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-723-1009 or 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA/WHITBY border, large 1-bedroom basement, good neighborhood, clean. A/C, laun- dry/parking. Separate entrance. Near O/C. First/last, no pets/smoking, $795 UTILITIES INCLUDED. Feb 1. (905)831- 9458 PICKERING- WHITES/BAYLY, 1-bedroom basement apt., re- cently renovated, clean, quiet, utilities and parking included. Available immediately. $830/month. No smoking. Call (905)420-3738. REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Jan/08 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca START NEW YEAR in a New Suite! 1 & 2 bdrm from $825 on Marland Ave, w/balcony, near Oshawa Centre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Incl: heat, hot water, hydro 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY 1-BEDROOM,newer bright basement apt with huge 48"x30" windows. Laundry includ- ed, $750 all inclusive. No smok- ing, first/last required. Call (905)447-7355 WHITBY ONE BEDROOM apart- ment, in bungalow in the best lo- cation, Brock/401. $800/month, all inclusive. No pets. Available January 1st. (905)922-4477. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $770- $890/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. Jan 1. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666- 3338, evenings (905)832-2722. WHITBY,2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking included. First & last, available January 1st.. Call (905)430-2248 or 905-665-7632. BOWMANVILLE....NEW EVERY- THING.5 appliances, c/a, fitness, hobby and social room. Balcony, berber and ceramic tiles. All inclu- sive. Condos from $799., Two bedroom from $1050., Call David at (905) 697-1673. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BDRM SEMI, OSHAWA,close to all amenities/401/Oshawa Cen- tre, 5-appliances, large fenced yard. $1225/mo+ utilities. First/last, references. Avail. mid December. 905-725-9485 4 BEDROOM DETACHED,N.E. Whitby, 2 years new, garage, 3- car parking. 5 appliances, 3- bath, unfinished basement, $1475+ utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. January/February (905)767-5585. A LOVELY DETACHED Whitby family home (Brock/Rossland) 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, attached garage, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets. $1450+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-292-5435. AJAX, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow, with finished base- ment, large yard, driveway, clean, quiet street. Whole house, $1100+. Also 3 bedroom town- house, $800+. 905-683-6203. AJAX, JUNIOR EXECUTIVE 3 bedroom detached house, spot- less, 5 appliance, a/c, c/vac, ce- ramic/hardwood, fenced yard, garage, security system. No pets/smoking. $1500+. Immedi- ate. 416-904-1584, 416-554- 2034 DESIRABLE AREA,beautiful 3- bedroom bungalow, diningroom, living/room, a/c, newly renovated large fenced yard, behind park. No smoking/pets. $1300+utilities, first/last/references. Avail. Janu- ary 1 or sooner. Short-term lease avail. (905)721-9789, (905)922- 4751. ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT Available Immediately. 7 bed- rooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, high speed internet available. Ideal for a large family or 2 family dwellings or group of people. Garage and large yard in Garden Hill.1 hour to Oshawa & 1 hour to Peterborough, 12 min- utes north of Port Hope. $2,000 all inclusive except 1/3 oil heat for 3 winter months. Serious inquiries only. Please call 905-242-6776. LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCA- TION. 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on huge treed lot with ample amount of parking and steps to all amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity, Only $2000.00+ Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. MAIN LEVEL,bungalow, 3-Bed- room, quiet neighborhood, NW- Oshawa. Large backyard. Non smokers preferred. Parking, laun- dry, $1265/month, inclusive. Available Jan 1st. (905)579-5139. NORTH OSHAWA 5 Bedroom! Close to hospital, schools & tran- sit. Formal living room w/fire- place. 5 appliances, family friend- ly. $1485 plus utilities. (416)724- 9555 OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of executive home. 2.5 bath, with double car garage. Available Feb 1st/08. $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. Barry (416)676-5797 or Ron (905)436-9721. OSHAWA MAIN LEVEL 3 bed- room bungalow, huge kitchen, near lake, $985.00 plus utilities. See MLS #1274555. Call 905-427-4522 Zsuzanna Porter to view. OSHAWA THORNTON/ADE- LAIDE 2 bedroom extra clean ex- cellent neighbourhood with walk- out deck main floor only. includes appliances plus laundry. no pets/smoking. $1145/inclusive. Available immediately. (905)706- 2200. PICKERING Hwy 2/Brock 3 bdrm. house, 2-1/2 baths, bright, clean, 5 appliances, a/c. No smoking/pets. $1,450/mo inclu- sive. 905-428-2015. AJAX, Church/Delaney. 4-bdrm townhouse, 2-1/2 baths, 4 appli- ances, a/c, fin. bsmt. $1495/month + utilities. No smoking/pets. Available Jan 1st. Call 416-399-1797. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, SIMCOE/TAUNTON. Executive 4-bedroom bungalow townhouse w/loft. 3 baths, fire- place, c/a, c/vac, 5-appliances, window coverings. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. January 1st. Suits working persons. $1600/mo+ heat/hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM town- house condo, finished walkout basement, single car garage, lo- cated in desirable north Oshawa. close to all amenities,. $975 per mo. plus utilities. (905)725-9991. TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY, BRADLEY ESTATES townhouse, 3-bdrm, 1-1/2 baths, air, all appliances, super clean, excellent location, www.viewit.ca/ vit#61927 $1275+ Avail Feb 1st. Peter (416)992-8541 WHITBY, Taunton/Brock (Wil- liamsburg). 3-bdrm townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, a/c, c-vac, 5-appli- ances, fenced backyard, close to many schools, no pets/smoking. $1800/mo inclusive. Avail. imme- diate. (905)430-1893, (905)442- 1550 AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $450+. Jan 1st. (905)839- 6648, (647)273-6942. 2004 POLARIS 600 XC,studded, fast, sharp looking, A-1 condition, $5300. Call 705-786-3117. 2005 GSX 500 SS, 2 seater, low mileage, plenty of extras, $6,500, $1,000 extra with trailer. Call 905-885-1641. LOST CELL PHONE,Telus Samsung black slide phone on December 12th. (905)428-3905 DONNA,I did not hang up - phone me back.Warren. ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 HANDSOME, TALL, FIT, divorced, 43, love kids, looking for pretty, sweet woman with heart and a nice figure for love and adventure. Movies, hiking, sailing, romantic getaways and more. Please email sunsetswithme@hotmail.com Linzi's Cakes Cakes for all occasions: Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries Certified in professional cake decorating Delivery available For more information contact Lindsay Giguère: Linziscakes@hotmail.com (905) 809-4311 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 16 LARGE CAGES for sale (size approx. 6 feet high, 3 feet deep, 5 feet wide). Each cage is support- ed by 6 heavy duty casters. Used for warehouse purposes. Asking $250.00 per cage. If interested please contact Cara @ (905)579- 4407 ext.2286 9-PIECE diningroom set, ta- ble/hutch/buffet/6-chairs/1-cap- tain chair, $450. Kenmore fridge/stove, $500 for both. A/C, use once last year, $70. Two lad- ders, 8ft and 20ft, $70/both.(905)720-0349. 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 KING OR QUEEN.Orthopedic mattress set. New in plastic. Warranty. cost $1600. Sacrifice King $550. Queen $295. 647- 271-5483 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3-rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, dresser, mirror, chest, night- stand. New in Boxes. Dovetail construction. Cost $7000, Sell $1500. Diningroom 11 piece Cherry. New. cost $8000, Sell $1900. 647-271-5483 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 COCKATIEL CAGE with stand and accessories $65. 905-434- 5264 COMPUTER LAPTOP DEL,P4 1.8, 40G-HD, 14" screen. A1 con- dition. Windows-XP Professional. Laptop, Toshiba, P4. Other refur- bished computers available. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. MDM (416)319-8861 Pickering. DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New GE 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 FRESH FIREWOOD Precut & delivered, pick up, or cut your own. Mark (905)263-8573 FURNITURE CONTENTS of house, can deliver. Diningroom (2 sets 10pcs, 8pcs; child's bed- room; antique bedset; sofa/love- seat (blue); sofa & 2 wings (rose); pair of loveseats (taupe); fridge, stove and dishwasher. 905-260- 6247 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Lots of jets. Wa- terfall. Light. $2795. 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 new in wrap all self-contained, Cost $7,950, sacrifice $3,600. Call 905-213-4669. JUST IN TIME for Christmas, Custom made golf clubs. 460cc driver, 3-5 wood, 3-PW irons, put- ter & bag, brand new $400. Cus- tom made 460cc driver and 3 wood "New" slightly used 3-Pw irons and putter. New Bag, $300. call 705-328-0402, after 6pm MOVING SALE! HURRY IN!! All Must Go. Super-capacity Washer/Dryer team, Deluxe Fridges & Stoves, Over-the-range Microwaves, Too much to list, Hurry in, AMAZING SAVINGS!! 35% off stock, while quantities last. Extra 10% discount if you pick up. HANK'S APPLIANCES. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. NEW LG APARTMENT size washer. 9pc. dining set. Cherry dining set, Dryer, 42" widescreen TV, Buffet/hutch. Antique gate leg table. 7pc. bedroom set. New stove. Wall unit. Compressor. MIG welder. (289)240-2112 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 PIANOS AND CLOCKS, CHRISTMAS Specials on now! FREE Delivery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp. FREE Metronome. We have the best prices on new & used pia- nos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent- to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selec- tion of upright and electronic pia- nos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! A/P PAGE 28 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 21, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com CHRISTMAS & NEW YEARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) Sunday, December 23 Christmas Message from our Preaching Team 8 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM Monday, December 24 (Two Services) Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service 6:00 PM & 8:00 PM Sunday, December 30 10:00 AM Worship Service Special Guest Preacher: Rev. Andrew Barron, Jews for Jesus Monday, December 31 New Year’s Eve Celebration 10:00 PM to 12:15 AM You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people—on their way back to God” - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Safe Haven Safe Haven Worship CentreWorship Centre Sunday Dec. 23Sunday Dec. 23rdrd, 10 a.m., 10 a.m. - Christmas Praise Service with - Christmas Praise Service with musical guests; The HiMiG Gospel Singers, the Honourable musical guests; The HiMiG Gospel Singers, the Honourable Ruth Ann Onley, Linda Evans, Janine Martin, Roy SmythRuth Ann Onley, Linda Evans, Janine Martin, Roy Smyth Monday Dec. 24Monday Dec. 24thth, 7-8 p.m., 7-8 p.m. - Candlelight Christmas Eve - Candlelight Christmas Eve Service with The HiMiG Gospel SingersService with The HiMiG Gospel Singers Sunday Dec. 30Sunday Dec. 30thth, 10 a.m., 10 a.m. Worship Service with The HiMiG Gospel SingersWorship Service with The HiMiG Gospel Singers Monday Dec. 31Monday Dec. 31stst, 7 p.m., 7 p.m. - New Year’s Eve - New Year’s Eve Praise Service with The HiMiG Gospel SingersPraise Service with The HiMiG Gospel Singers 1084 Salk Road, 1084 Salk Road, PickeringPickering (off Brock Rd., just S. of 401)(off Brock Rd., just S. of 401) Bayfair Ȋaptist Njurch Invites you to join us for our ChriȆmas CelebrationsChriȆmas Celebrations Christmas Service Sunday, December 23 @ 10:30 a.m. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, December 24 @ 7:00 p.m. New Year’s Service Sunday, December 30 @ 10:30 a.m. New Year’s Eve Refl ection Service Monday, December 31 @ 7:00 p.m. 817 Kingston Rd., Pickering (just east of Whites Rd.) (905) 839-4621 www.BayfairBaptist.ca Peace Lutheran Church 928 Liverpool Rd., Pickering (at Bayly) (905) 839-3521 December 23rd • 9:15 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Worship Reclaiming Saint Nicholas CHRISTMAS EVE • 7:00 p.m. The Nativity Story - St. Luke Candlelight Service with Holy Communion • 10:00 p.m. The Word in Flesh - St. John Candlelight Service with Holy Communion ~ Everyone Welcome ~ Join us at 6:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, December 24 for a Candlelight Service 905-426-4347 www.hope-communitychurch.com COMMUNITY CHURCH HOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH Warmly welcomes you and your family 10 a.m. Sunday, at our worship location, Wasdell Learning Centre, 85 Kings Cres., Ajax (near Ajax Town Hall) Sunday, December 23rd Christmas Service - 10 am 6 pm - Candles and Carols. Ajax Baptist Church 56 Angus Drive 905-683-4802 Join us for a Neighbourhood Carol Service. Featuring the Traditional Carols of Christmas. Sunday, December 16, 2007. 6 pm “O Come Let Us Adore Him” Amberlea Presbyterian Church 1820 Whites Rd., N. Pickering, L1V 1R8 Rev. Fred Stewart 905-839-1383 www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca CHRISTMAS SERVICES ~ Message: “How Far He Came” ~ Dec. 23rd at 11:00 a.m. ~ Message: : “Love Shows Up” ~ Dec. 24th at 7:00 p.m. ~ Message: “The Difference a Day Makes” ~ Dec. 24th at 11:30 p.m. ~Message: “Safer Than a Known Way” ~ Dec. 30th at 11:00 a.m. ~ Message: “A Fresh Start ~ Faith” ~ Jan. 6th at 11:00 a.m. To have your church included in our regular Come & Worship Friday call Janice at 905-683-0707 or email jsam@durhamregion.com Pickering Village United Church Dec. 23 10:30 a.m. - Carol Sing-Along Christmas Eve 5 p.m. - Children’s Christmas 7:30 p.m. - Family Christmas 11 p.m. - Late Night Service 300 Church St. N., Ajax (905) 683-4721 pvuc@pvuc.ca www.pvuc.ca Celebrate the Spirit of the Christmas Season with your family at the Church of your choice Come & WorshipCome & WorshipST. GEORGE’SST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH Pickering Village Hwy #2 & Randall Rd., Ajax 905-683-7981 CHRISTMAS 2007 Christmas Eve ~ 4:30 p.m. Family Eucharist in the Worship Centre ~9:00 p.m. Christmas Choral Eucharist in the Worship Centre ~ 11:00 p.m. Solemn Midnight Mass in the Historic Church Christmas Day ~ 10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist May the Christmas and New Year’s Season be a time of peace and hope for all your family. The Reverend Ted Clarke Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Rd., (Dixie, North of Kingston Rd.) 905-839-7271 Dec. 24th 7:00 p.m. Children’s service with plays and singing, involving all the kids Dec. 24th 11:00 p.m. Service of tableau, candlelight and communion Dec. 25th 11:00 a.m. Caroling at Erskine Cemetery (n.e. corner Finch/Fairport (please note there is no heat or washrooms at this facility) Dec. 30th 10:30 a.m. – Regular Service It started with gold, frankincense and myrrh. And it’s gone to video games, cashmere and golf clubs. Maybe it’s gone a little too far. This year, discover the real gift of Christmas — the birth of Jesus Christ Even the fi rst Christmas had gifts. But has it gotten a little out of hand? Sunday, 10 AM Just north of 401 off Westney Rd. www.ajaxalliancechurch.com (905) 427-6613 To know Jesus’ unsurpassing greatness AJAX ALLIANCE CHURCH St. Timothy’s Presbyterian Church 97 Burcher Road, Ajax CHRISTMAS EVE Monday Dec. 24 – 7:00 pm “Christmas Eve Family Service”“Christmas Eve Family Service” “Candlelight Service” All Welcome Join us at UNITY OF DURHAM December 24th, 6:30 pmDecember 24th, 6:30 pm forfor Candlelighting ServiceCandlelighting Service 122 Hunt St., Ajax, ON122 Hunt St., Ajax, ON St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 35 CHURCH ST. N., 905-683-7311 www.standrewsajax.ca December 23rd Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. December 24th Christmas Eve Family Service - 7 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols with Communion - 11 p.m. Everyone Welcome 1527 Bayly St., Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher Sun. Dec., 23 Christmas Musical Drama Presentation 7 p.m. Christmas Eve 10 p.m. Candlelight Service New Years Eve 9 p.m. Variety Show and Water Baptism WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE A/P PAGE 30 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 21, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com Added Bonus! You will receive a free website virtual tour produced by one of our Internet Technicians. 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Don’t Forget Our Classified Deadlines: Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper In MemoriamsIn MemoriamsIn Memoriams durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 Spartans sparkle at Eastdale Classic tourney Pickering school wins gold, one of three LOSSA teams in semifinals DURHAM — The Dun- barton Spartans can do no wrong this high school hockey season. The Pickering school, perfect through six games in (Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) league play, rebounded from an opening game loss at the Eastdale Eagles Christmas Classic to win the top prize at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre recently. After dropping a 3-1 de- cision to Stouffville, the Spartans reeled off wins of 9-0 over I.E. Weldon and 3-1 over A.B. Lucas to reach the playoff round, where suc- cessive wins of 3-0 over St. Peter’s, 4-2 over Stouffville, 4-0 over Pickering and 2-1 in overtime over Denis Mor- ris of St. Catharines earned them the gold medal. The Spartans were one of three Durham teams to reach the semifinals. The host team, Oshawa’s East- dale Eagles, lost 3-0 to Denis Morris before edg- ing the Pickering Trojans of Ajax 1-0 in the bronze medal game. Highly touted Ajax High School, which boasted a 7-0 LOSSA record entering this week, were shocked 6-1 by Denison in the preliminary playoff round. Oshawa’s McLaughlin Collegiate and Whitby’s Anderson Collegiate also bowed out in the round of 16, losing 4-3 to Sacred Heart and 4-1 to Pickering respectively. LOSSA league play con- tinues this week before tak- ing a two-week break for the holidays. LOSSA hockey standings Recent standings EAST TEAM G W L T P Eastdale 7 4 0 3 11 McLaughlin 6 3 1 2 8 Courtice 6 3 2 1 7 Paul Dwyer 6 2 2 2 6 Bowmanville 5 1 3 1 3 Clarington Central 7 0 7 0 0 CENTRAL Ajax 7 7 0 0 14 Anderson 7 5 2 0 10 Uxbridge 5 3 2 0 6 Austin 5 2 3 0 4 All Saints 7 2 5 0 4 Henry Street 7 1 6 0 2 WEST Dunbarton 5 5 0 0 10 St. Mary 6 4 0 2 10 Pickering 7 3 2 2 8 Pine Ridge 6 2 4 0 4 Notre Dame 6 1 4 1 3 J.C. Richardson 7 1 6 0 2 Jason Liebregts /News Advertiser photo Ian Watters of the Dunbarton High School Spartans takes up position in the crease as Denis Morris goaltender Dean Colbert and Nick Cochrane defend during the the Eastdale Christmas Hockey Classic final at Iroquois Park in Whitby recently. Dunbarton won 2-1 in overtime. ~ 19th Annual ~ Oshawa Bridal & Fashion Event Sunday, January 20th A.E. King Sports Complex in Oshawa (Townline Rd/King St. E.) Tickets are $10 in advance ~ $15 at the door Advanced ticket sales locations will be available in our Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington papers on Wednesday December 19th, 2007. WIN $20,000* TOWARDS YOUR WEDDING ON US! *When you purchase your ticket in advance, watch for more details in your local paper. Show Hours: 10 am – 5 pm ~ Seminars from 10:00 am-11:00 am, Exhibit doors open at 11:00 am ~ Fashion Show 1:30 pm ~ Draws 4:30 pm-5:00 pm For more information call Monique Lea at (905) 579-4400 ext: 2318 or email mlea@durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 33 A/Pdurhamregion.com CONSUMERS SHOULD READ THE FOLLOWING: Vehicles may not be exactly as shown. *MSRP for the 2008 SX4 Sedan Sport with manual transmission (model S3L83K8), the 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD with manual transmission (model H3N80J8), the 2008 Grand Vitara JA with manual transmission (model LLN81S8). Destination and Delivery ($1,250, $1,250, $1,395) not included in MSRP. 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This offer does not include license, insurance, acquisition fees of $350, administration fees, PPSA of $48 + taxes and any applicable taxes which are due at lease inception. ***4.9% purchase fi nancing is available for 48 months on 2008 SX4 Sedan Sport and 2008 SX4 Crossover JX AWD. 2.9% purchase fi nancing is available for 48 months on 2008 Grand Vitara. Finance example: $10,000 at 4.9% / 2.9% APR for a 48 month term; the monthly payment is $229.84 / $220.90; cost of borrowing is $1,032.32 / $603.20; total obligation is $11,032.32 / $10,603.20. ****These offers cannot be combined with any other offer except for the Suzuki Graduate Program. With the Suzuki Graduate Program, recent university or college graduates may be eligible for an allowance on the purchase or lease of certain models. †Fuel economy based on Transport Canada ratings. ‡ESP is a registered trademark of Daimler-Chrysler AG. ◊Full amount of the GST applies. Equivalent of 1% GST reduction applied at time of sale. Dealers may lease or sell for less. See participating dealers for details. LEASE FROM Down payment $2,900 $229** LEASE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS4.9% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS4.9%*** MSRP $20,695* INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE MODEL INCLUDES SAFETY AND SECURITY 6 standard airbags ABS with brake assist and EDB 4-wheel disc brakes Engine immobilizer Side impact beams CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT Air conditioning 16” aluminum alloy wheels with P205/60R16 tires Side skirts Wheelarch extensions Remote keyless entry AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers XM Satellite Radio ready Steering wheel-mounted audio/cruise controls Leather wrapped steering Information display Split-folding rear seat- backs Power steering Power windows Heated power mirrors Power door locks Remote fuel door release Engine block heater Tilt steering Floor mats Tinted glass Roof rails PERFORMANCE Intelligent AWD 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine 143 horsepower Full tank of gas Five years unlimited roadside assistance Fuel economy†: City—9.9 L/100 km (29 mpg); Highway—7.1 L/100 km (40 mpg) LEASE FROM Down payment $3,800 $329** LEASE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS4.5% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS2.9%*** MSRP $25,595* 4-WHEEL-DRIVE MODEL INCLUDES SAFETY AND SECURITY ESP‡ with traction control Engine immobilizer ABS with EBD Dual front airbags Front seat-mounted side airbags Side-curtain airbags Side impact beams CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT Climate control A/C Information display Remote keyless entry AM/FM/CD/MP3/WMA player with 4 speakers XM Satellite Radio ready Steering wheel-mounted audio controls Speed sensing volume control Power steering Power windows Power mirrors Power door locks Engine block heater Floor mats Micron air fi lter Overhead console Height adjustable driver’s seat Split-folding rear seat- backs Front door courtesy lights Cargo area cover Variable intermittent wipers Rear window wiper/ washer with fi xed intermittent Remote fuel door release PERFORMANCE 4WD 2.7 litre, V6 engine Full tank of gas Five years unlimited kilometre roadside assistance Towing capacity: 3,000 lbs Fuel economy†: City—13.0 L/100 km (22 mpg); Highway—9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg) 970 BROCK RD, PICKERING (South of the 401) 905420-4800 www.suzukipickering.com 1-866-420-3933 PICKERINGO F THE NEW DEAL INCLUDES 5% GST NOW!◊ ALL-NEW 2008 SX4 SEDAN SPORT FULLY LOADED SPORT SEDAN MODEL INCLUDES SAFETY AND SECURITY ABS with brake assist and EBD 4-wheel disc brakes Engine immobilizer Side impact beams Dual front airbags Front seat-mounted side airbags Side curtain airbags ISO-FIX child seat safety seat provisions (2 rear) 3-point ELR seat belts with pretensioners and force limiters Childseat tether anchor- age (3 rear) CONVENIENCE AND COMFORT Climate control A/C Aero body kit 17” aluminum alloy wheels with P205/50R17 tires Power steering Power windows Heated power mirrors Power door locks Remote keyless entry Engine block heater AM/FM/6 CD/MP3/WMA player with 8 speakers with subwoofer Tilt steering XM Satellite Radio ready Steering wheel-mounted audio/cruise controls Leather wrapped steering Information display Remote trunk release Remote fuel door release 7 drink holders Floor mats Map lights Tinted glass Fog lamps PERFORMANCE 2.0 litre, 4 cylinder engine 143 horsepower Full tank of gas Five years unlimited roadside assistance Fuel economy†: City—9.5 L/100 km (30 mpg); Highway—6.8 L/100 km (42 mpg) LEASE FROM Down payment $2,900 $229** LEASE RATE FOR 48 MONTHS5.9% PURCHASE FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS4.9%*** MSRP $18,995* 2008 SX4 CROSSOVER I-All- Wheel- Drive 2008 GRAND VITARA 4-Wheel-Drive durhamregion.com Come in from the cold and warm up to these beautiful area homes, open for your viewing this weekend. VIEW ON-LINE AT....VIEW ON-LINE AT.... OPEN HOUSE WEEKENDOPEN HOUSE WEEKEND JOANJ CAMPBELLC ales RepresentativeS 905-686-33309 905-831-33009 First Realty Ltd. Brokerage w lingwithjoan.comwww$379,900l: jtanner@rogers.cWebsite: www.jacquelynntanner.com Emai 905-619-9500r 9aneacquelynn Tan •“WOW’ Entertainers Delight •Roof, windows, cac replaced, •Prof.landscp. oasis I/G pool, •Waterfall, gazebo, priv deck, •Gourmet kit B/I high end appli., •5” Walnut Hardwood, upgr brdlm..,pp ,/ rm.,billiards rm, 3 pc bath.,6 W/O bsmt. •Rec r•Beautifully renov asure view! $479,900.hl$479,900$479,900OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY DEC. 9/07, 2-4 P.MM 30 VALE CRESCENT, AJAX LA K E A R E A E X EX E ALAroB ROR MM alSa44 45 PETRA WAY UNIT 2 EXECUTIVE REALTY (1996) INC.R Brokerage BACKS ONTO CONSERVATION AREA mar Describes this 3 bdrm., 2 bath family home located close t amenities including great schools, shopping, restaurants, A Rec Centre, public transit, minutes to the 401 and much mm en you can own for as little as $0 down, call MM out how or for a personal tour of this gorgge -663 $429,9000********** THIS IS THE ONE ********** Less than one year new w/3,354 sq. ft. of luxury with 5 bdrms. & 5 baths. Huge fam. kit. w/top of y/,q yy/,q the line cabinets & fl oors. Main fl r. features hdwd,g/pg/p oak staircase & tons of pot lights All bdrms have ,oak staircase & tons of pot lights. All bdrms. have DAND BARTLEYB Sales RepresentativeS 416-281-22004 SHAWN LEPP Sales Representative 905-428-8100 orMARK DRAPER Broker OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2-4PM 35 BYRAM DOWNS STREET 24 Hour Info. 1-800-424-8102 EXT. 1161STUNNING MONARCH BUILTSTUNNING MONARCH BUILT 3470 f h ih3 470 sq ft home withOPEN HOUSE$319,900********** PICKERING BEAUTY ********** Large four level backsplit with upgraded kitchenn hardwood fl oors. Two new four piece baths, form gppggppg m li i d di i & i fl f il pp li ing and dining room & main floor famil room DAN BARTLEY Sales Representative 416-281-2200$439,000UNIQUE CUSTOM BUILT Property in sought after area of South Ajax. Steps tolake and trails. Watch the sunrise in this cozy 3 BR 2py g j ppy g Storey home on 50x200 ft. lot. 4 baths, 2 fireplaces, 9yfi appliances. Bsmt. apt has sep entrance. Large double yy p , car garage. New 35 yr fi pp pp berglass roof shingles. Crown pgp fimoulding and hardwood fl oor in LR/DR. Eat-in kitchengg ygg y gggg w/w/o to deck. Main fl oor laundry. MLS #E1257235. gg CALL JOHN LOVE TODAY JOHN LOVEJBroker of RecordB 905-683-18119 905-683-54699 Brokerage JAMES CARR Sales Representative 647-500-0441 905-683-5000 jrcarr@rogers.com For more info call direct 647-500-0441 or email jrcarr@rogers.coo Ajax lakeside community fully detacheed 3 bedrooms!! 3 washrooms!! Opp concept!! Walk to lake, park and bbi trails!! Will not last!! BANK SALE QUALITY ONE LTD., Brokerage Independently Ownedand Operatedpyy PREMIUM LOT Stunning Home in Tribute’s Nottingham Community! Over $50K in quality upgrades! Premium oversized lot w/western exposure! Prof. designed landscaping! Designer decor! Gleaming qypg hdwd. in liv., din. & hall. 10’ ceiling in liv. rm! Main fl r. fam. w/gas pgpgg gpgpgg replace! Upgraded kit. walks out to interlock patio & spectacular fenced yard! Access to garage! Roughed in central vac & alarm! 4 ppg p p bedrooms, 3 washrooms + CAC! Double garage! MLS E1261343 CALL ROSEMARY BROWN TODAY! December 5 - December 11, 2007 www.homesdurhamregion.com Pressrun 52,500 When it Comes toWhen it Comes to Advertising YourAdvertising Your Resale ListingResale Listing Real Estate Section is Your Best Choice!Your Best Choice! Ajax • Pickering News Advertiser To book your space today callTo book your space today call 905-683-5110905-683-5110 Advertising Consultants:Advertising Consultants: MARILYN BROPHY, BARB BUCHAN,MARILYN BROPHY, BARB BUCHAN, MARGARET COX and HEATHER HRELJACMARGARET COX and HEATHER HRELJAC SAT. & SUN. DEC 22 & 23, 2-5 PM 156 ROUGE FOREST CRES., PICKERING ALTONA/PINE GROVE SOLID TWO STORY HOME 3 Bdrm, 4 baths, ceramic, hardwood, high density laminate through out. Built in garage w/two entrances. Fin. bsmnt w/sep. entrance to garage. Bright kit. w/breakfast area. Includes 2 fridges, 2 stoves, washer, dryer, most shutters & drapes & back yard storage shed. A Must See. RAFFAELE JUNIO PRESTA Sales Representative 416-461-0925 CASE REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned & operated$345,500Attention AgentsAttention Agents to advertise callto advertise call 905-683-5110905-683-5110 OPEN HOUSE SECTION A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Between two Trojans AJAX — Oshawa Eastdale Collegiate Eagles’ Brodie Hanson splits a pair of Pickering High School Trojans’ defenders in an unsuccessful rush during recent Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre. The Eagles won 3-2. James Hoffman and Brett Pankhurst scored for the Trojans. THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007 PAGE 35 A/Pdurhamregion.com All used vehicles are bi-weekly payments plus taxes. **2002 are fi nanced over 60 months. 2003-2004 are fi nanced over 72 months. 2005-2006 are fi nanced over 84 months. 2007 are fi nanced over 96 months. Terms are 60-72-84-96. Example: $20,000 fi nanced over 84 months equals to 182 bi-weekly payments of $146.11, tax incl., fi nance rate of 8.39 cost of borrowing $6455.50. OAC. All fi nanced vehicles are $0 cash down. All new vehicles are plus air, freight and gas tax. Stock # V9231, P9265, V9431, P9463, V9343, V9195, P9357, P9436, V9457, V9474 are former daily rental buybacks. †Interest rate may vary with credit severity. Purchase prices are plus licence, GST, PST, admin., etch-guard, PDE. Some vehicles may not be exactly as shown. Sale prices valid on date of publication only. *V9599 and V9427 are walkaway (close end) leases, 9.95 APR, 24,000 kms per year, 12¢ per km over km. NOW AT 201 BAYLY ST.(AT MONARCH AVE.)905-683-5358 << SALES HOTLINE www.villagechrysler.ca "!9,9 7% 3 4 . % 9 VILLAGE CHRYSLER CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “Thinking like a customer” SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-9 Fri.& Sat. 9-6 SERVICE OPEN ‘TIL MIDNIGHT Chrysler Employees & Affi liated Employees & Suppliers discounts. BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? CALL MIKE / ASHLEY 1-888-565-0555 Need Credit? No Credit? Call Harry 1-800-980-1237 IF YOU HAVE A JOB, YOU’RE 100% APPROVED! 100%!IF YOU HAVE A JOB, YOU’RE 100% APPROVED! 100%! • PEACE OF MIND WITH CHRYSLER CANADA INC. BACKED WARRANTY • ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • QUALITY RECONDITIONING • NATIONWIDE SERVICE WE MOVED! WE WILL GET YOU DRIVING! WE WANT YOUR TRADE! 2003 GMC SIERRA 1500 CREW CAB 4X4 $17,985 $190 bi-wk/60 Stk#V930A LOADED, LOW KMS. 905-683-5358 $121 bi-wk/84 $15,435 2005 CHRYSLER 300 LTD Stk#P9922 LEATHER, SUNROOF ONLYONLY 54,000 KMS.54,000 KMS. 905-683-5358 $132 bi-wk/96 $18,765 ONLY 16,000 KMS, SIRIUS SATELLITE 2007 DODGE NITRO 4X4 SXT Stk#9517 WE MOVED! $99 bi-wk/96 $13,985 2007 DODGE CALIBER AUTO, AIR, CD Stk#P9528 WE MOVED! $11,985 2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING CONVERTIBLE LOADED, WINTER PRICED! Stk#CH8819A $107 bi-wk/72905-683-5358 $97 bi-wk/72 $10,765 2004 DODGE CARAVAN Stk#P9902 DVD, ONLY 57,000 KMS. 905-683-5358 $162 bi-wk/84 $20,985 2005 DODGE MAGNUM R/T Stk#P9554 HEMI, NAVIGATION, SUNROOF, 345 HP 905-683-5358 $259 mo./24 $18,985 2005 CHRYSLER CROSSFIRE LTD* LEATHER LOADED! Stk#V9427 $2500$2500 DOWNDOWN 905-683-5358 $207 bi-wk/84 $26,985 2007 JEEP WRANGLER UNLIMITED 4X4 Stk#V9323 AUTO, PWR GRP, ONLY 29,000 KMS. WE MOVED! $343 bi-wk/96 $49,985 2007 CADILLAC ESCALADE ONLY 7,000 KMS. Stk#9513 WE MOVED! $124 bi-wk/96 $13,985 2007 DODGE CARAVAN Stk#P9934 ONLY 18,000 KMS 905-683-5358 $16,435 2007 JEEP COMPASS $117 bi-wk/96 AUTO, AIR, PWR GRP. Stk#P9436 WE MOVED! $199 bi-wk/84 $25,985 2006 JEEP COMMANDER 4X4 CHROME GRILL, ONLY 15,000 KMS. Stk#P8963A 905-683-5358 HWY 4 0 1 HWY 401 BAYLY S T BAYLY ST HARWOOD AVEHARWOOD AVEWESTNEY RDWESTNEY RDMONARCH AVEMONARCH AVE WE ARE NOT HERE WE ARE HERE SS OLDOLD LOCATIONLOCATION NONO FRILLSFRILLS NEWNEW LOCATIONLOCATION $339 mo./24 $20,765 2007 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING* LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY Stk#V9599 $2500$2500 DOWNDOWN WE MOVED! $12,985 2006 DODGE CARAVAN Stk#P9903 ONLY 26,000 KMS. 905-683-5358 $102 bi-wk/84 $107 bi-wk/96 $14,985 2007 CHEVROLET UPLANDER VERY LOW KMS.! Stk#P9905 905-683-5358 2005 CHRYSLER 300C Stk#V9326 HEMI, MDS, 345HP, SUNROOF $166 bi-wk/84 $21,585TOP OFTOP OF THE LINETHE LINE WE MOVED! $94 bi-wk/84 $11,835 2005 DODGE CARAVAN DVD, QUADS Stk#P9904 WE MOVED! VILLAGE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEPCHRYSLER DODGE JEEP WE HAVE MOVED TO 201 BAYLY!WE HAVE MOVED TO 201 BAYLY!WE HAVE MOVED TO 201 BAYLY! $117 bi-wk/96 $16,865 2007 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN LOADED, STO’N’GO Stk#V9379 WE MOVED! $164 bi-wk/72 $18,865 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB 4X4 HEMI, LOADED Stk#P9464A WE MOVED! $138 bi-wk/96 $19,765 2007 CHRYSLER 300 TOURING Stk#V9287 LEATHER, LOADED, LUXURY WE MOVED! Santa’sSanta’s $135 bi-wk/84 $17,365 2006 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4 Stk#V9357 LOADED, LOW KMS. 905-683-5358 $171 bi-wk/96 $24,465 2007 JEEP LIBERTY LTD 4X4 Stk#P9470 LEATHER, HEATED SEATS 905-683-5358 ONLYONLY 6,000 KMS.6,000 KMS. OPEN U N T I L OPEN UNTIL 8PM F R I & S A T 8PM FRI & SAT durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 36 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 21, 2007