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By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — A new era was ushered in Monday night at Pickering council with the crowning of a new mayor. Dave Ryan received the chain of office from his wife Anne after being sworn in as Pickering’s top municipal politician. Mayor Ryan served three terms as councillor for Ward 1 before taking a stab at the mayor’s job after longtime mayor Wayne Arthurs stepped down after being elected Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge MPP in October’s provincial election. The new face in the centre seat was one of the few changes Monday night as all councillors, except for Coun- cillor Kevin Ashe who won in Mayor Ryan’s former ward, were returned. “One of the main objectives we must achieve together is living within our means. What this means is we must bal- ance our needs with our re- sources,” Mayor Ryan said in his inaugural address. He also talked specifics in- cluding changing the tax base from 80 per cent residential and 20 per cent industrial to 60 per cent residential and 40 per cent industrial, trans- forming Kingston Road from a highway to a main street, working to divert more waste from landfills, and building a cultural arts centre. The mayor said the City of Pickering has a good council and good staff with whom he was looking forward to work- ing with again. “I will take the lead role in ensuring we are an open and accessible government... Tonight we are a new coun- cil,” he said. Each member of council also made a statement. Some used the opportunity to thank their family and sup- porters, many of whom were in attendance in the packed council chambers. Regional Councillor Mark Holland (Ward 2), who is in his third term, talked about the opportunity ahead for a new deal for cities because of the new provincial govern- ment and the impending takeover of Paul Martin as prime minister. “It’s time to make sure our contributions are recog- nized... to stop treating mu- nicipalities as children,” he said. “We are elected and we have a right to be party to those decisions.” Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner (Ward 1), who is the longest serving councillor having started his seventh term Monday, spoke less of is- sues and more of people. “I have no magic wand, but I want to pledge in the names of those who have gone before us... we will ensure future gen- erations will have the oppor- tunities that me and my fami- ly had before them,” he said. Six-term Regional Council- lor Rick Johnson (Ward 3) looked ahead to the issues council is facing, as well as back on the battles already fought. He talked about trans- portation, building a new homeless shelter for families in transition and of diverting waste. “These are all projects we have to work on and we have to work together,” he said. Councillor David Pickles (Ward 3), who is in his third term, kept his remarks short. “Being a councillor is a re- PRIUS PRIDE Toyo ta serves up a different kind of car Wheels, Insert MAKING STRIDES Trillium grant gives Ringette program a big boost Sports, B1 Briefly... PICKERING — Join the Petticoat Creek Library in learning about holidays and festivals around the world during the Lights of the Season celebration. Participants will join in on sto- ries and activities about the sig- nificance of light during many holidays including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and oth- ers. Kids can take a hammer and a parent to the Dec. 6 event to make their own luminaria. The event is suitable for chil- dren ages eight to 11 and will be held at the Petticoat Creek Branch, 470 Kingston Rd., Pick- ering on Saturday, beginning at 2 p.m. For more information contact 905-420-2254. What’s On... PICKERING — The Pickering Township Historical Society in- vites you to their next meeting. The meeting will be held Tues- day, Dec. 9 at the East Shore Community Centre, 910 Liver- pool Rd., Pickering at 7:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Darcy Jenish, the author of Epic Wa nderer: David Thompson and the Mapping of the Canadian West. Mr. Jenish will speak on the life and times of this fur trader, map maker and survey- or. For more information contact John Sabean at 905-831-3811. DURHAM — The latest develop- ments in breast cancer treat- ment will be discussed in a pub- lic teleconference and Web cast. The Canadian Breast Cancer Network is hosting the event with keynote speaker Dr. Shailendra Verma, an oncologist at Ottawa Regional Cancer Cen- tre. ‘Breast cancer scientific up- date: new treatment options be- yond Tamoxifen’ is specially geared to post-menopausal women. The event is free, but RSVP to find out how to take part and submit questions. It is Monday, Dec. 8 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Call 1-866-590-0914 or e-mail rsvp@raineygroup.com. Index... Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B4 Classified, B6 Give us a call... General 905-683-5110 Distribution 905-683-5117 General FAX 905-683-7363 Newsroom FAX 905-683-0386 SERVING PICKERING SINCE 1965 News Advertiser PRESSRUN 47,600 ✦ 40 PAGES ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 ✦ durhamregion.com ✦ OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/$1 NEWSSTAND By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer PICKERING — A 21-year-old Pickering man who “had the world by the horns” was killed in a two-car crash Monday morning. Elliot Whitehead, a market- ing student at Durham Col- lege, was on his way to school when he lost control of his ve- hicle and slammed into an on- coming van, Durham Region- al Police said. He was pro- nounced dead at the scene. Andy Sauter said his step- son was “really nice. He was never involved with the cops. He had a very outgoing per- sonality. He just seemed to shine. “He was a very social kid,” Mr. Sauter added. Mr. Whitehead was in his second year at Durham Col- lege and “this year, everything was starting to come into fruition. He was 21 and had the world by the horns,” Mr. Sauter stated. Jeff Schissler taught Mr. Whitehead retail manage- Crash kills Pickering student Driving the lane PICKERING — St. Mary Monarchs’ Bernie Santos (#13) tries to dribble past Father Leo J. Austin’s Mark Demczak during the Junior Boys Basketball tourney held last week. Austin came out on top in this contest by a score of 52-39. Identities of those charged with drunk driving posted on Web site By Stephen Shaw Staff Writer DURHAM — Drinking and driving in Durham Region could make you famous this festive season. Durham Regional Police have a controversial new weapon to help deter drunk driving during the holiday Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) pro- gram: the World Wide Web. The force is posting on its Internet Web site www.drps.ca the names of all people charged with im- paired driving during RIDE spot checks. Sergeant Paul Malik, of the media relations unit, said police are hopeful impaired drivers who are not deterred by the threat of ju- dicial consequences will be discouraged by a fear of pub- lic embarrassment. “The goal is to make drinking and driving a so- cially unacceptable crime. It’s socially irresponsible and people have the right to know who has been charged,” he said Monday during the kickoff of this year’s RIDE campaign. Representatives of the local Mothers Against Drunk Driving chapter urged police to go public with the names. “We’re hoping this will be one more tool to prevent people from making the wrong choice... We seem to be running out of tools to make people realize alcohol and driving is a deadly com- bination. If their name ap- pears on this (police) list chances are that person won’t become a second-time offender,” said Nancy Codlin of Durham’s MADD chapter. Police play the name game New Pickering mayor begins journey Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo ✦See RIDE page A4 Tr agic accident on Taunton Road Elliot Whitehead, below, was killed when he lost control of his car on Taunton Road Monday. ✦See New page A8 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo ✦See Pickering page A8 BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE Offer valid with activation on new 24-month service agreement on plans starting from $35 monthly service fee. 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Email: service@pickeringhonda.com New interchange brings high hopes to Ajax By Keith Gilligan Staff Writer AJAX — While the temperatures were on the cold side, local officials hope a new interchange will be a hot economic addition. The Hwy. 401 interchange official- ly opened Tuesday, providing easy access to about 1,000 acres of land designated for employment pur- poses. The interchange at Salem Road was to open on the weekend, but rainy weather forced a delay. Mayor Steve Parish said the in- terchange “replaces an old, outdat- ed interchange at Harwood that was built in the 1950s. It wasn’t up to the job and it was unsafe. “It makes getting in and out of the Town much, much easier. It opens up employment lands,” he added. Among those joining him at the opening ceremonies was Ernie Par- sons, the parliamentary assistant to provincial Transportation Minis- ter Harinder Takhar. Also there were politicians from Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Os- hawa, Durham Regional Chairman Roger Anderson, and current and former provincial politicians. Mr. Parsons quipped, “I was ac- tually looking for much warmer weather.” As the MPP for Prince Edward Hastings, which is in the Belleville area, Mr. Parsons said he “saw the work progress as we drove through. “We drive it virtually everyday and there was no obstruction to traffic. It’s an example of what hap- pens when government and the people work together,” Mr. Parsons added. Mr. Anderson noted, “This process didn’t start two years ago. It started in 1998 when (Whitby Mayor) Marcel Brunelle, (Pickering Regional Councillor) Rick Johnson, (Ajax Regional Councillor) Scott Crawford, Tony Prevedel, (formerly with Durham’s works department, but now with Whitby) and (Ajax local Councillor) Pat Brown met with the transportation minister with a proposition. As a result, this interchange has opened up.” Whitby-Ajax MPP Jim Flaherty and former Pickering-Ajax- Uxbridge MPP Janet Ecker were present Tuesday morning and Mr. Anderson thanked them and “all the other MPPs in Durham. These are tough times, but you helped us negotiate a final agreement.” “This is not just any old inter- change. It’s the largest (transporta- tion) project in Ontario,” Mr. Fla- herty stated. Both he and Ms. Ecker served as finance ministers in the previous Progressive Conservative govern- ment and, “as the minister of fi- nance, you get a great list of pro- jects. You pick some and you don’t pick others. Surprise, we picked this one,” Mr. Flaherty stated. Mr. Johnson said the 1.3 kilome- tre project, which includes building Salem from Bayly Street to Hwy. 2, cost $72 million, with $40.7 million coming from the Province, $22.7 from Durham Region and $8.6 from Ajax. The new interchange “means a lot for us economically here in Durham Region,” Mr. Flaherty noted, adding “It means jobs for people. “It wouldn’t happen but for the leadership of Regional council, the Regional chair and the mayor. They made a major commitment,” he added. Mayor Parish said having the new interchange is a “real bonus,” pointing to the Loblaws distribu- tion centre being built in Ajax. “Loblaws is a massive project and we’ll see more in the future,” the mayor stated. The company is building a 900,000-square-foot warehousing complex on Bayly Street at Audley Road. Work on the $100-million pro- ject is slated to start later this year. Mayor Parish also noted having Salem provides another north- south route in the community. “It adds four lanes. 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I expect to pay $700 to $800 in the spring,” said Ali Rana, owner of Bayly Cleaners in Pickering. “It all depends on how things will look,” he added. “I’ll try till March but if the costs just aren’t justified, I’m going to be out of business.” The Liberal government announced last week it couldn’t afford to contin- ue to cap the cost of ener- gy at 4.3 cents per kilo- watt-hour when the aver- age price of power is 6.2 cents a kilowatt-hour. The difference adds up to about $700 million a year for the Province. Starting April 1, the cap imposed by the former Ernie Eves government will be placed on a gradu- ated rate based on con- sumption. The first 750 kilowatt-hours used in any one month will be priced at 4.7 cents per kilowatt-hour, while any usage beyond that, will cost 5.5 cents per kilo- watt-hour. The graduated rate will apply to residences and small businesses alike, even though the majority of homes can use 1,000 kilowatt-hours each month. Mr. Rana said he doesn’t think he can cut his business’s consump- tion any further. “I used to be a one-hour service, which means I’d have to keep the machines on all the time,” he said. “Now I operate a one-day service and accumulate all my work first before start- ing the boilers.” Energy costs have changed his business sig- nificantly, he added. Sherry Castellas, of the Ajax European Deli, does- n’t know what to expect of her electricity bill this spring. She’s already pay- ing $650 a month to keep her small shop cooking and in lights. “It scares me because it’s already too high,” she said. Ms. Castellas added she can turn off her lights but they aren’t a high demand item. Her deli doesn’t have any large commer- cial equipment but it has a small freezer, which must be on at all times be- cause of health standards. “I’m not an energy crazy person,” she said. “I’m not wasteful. I do what I can do (to conserve).” Escalating hydro rates have been a challenge for relatively new business owner Darius Khani. His business, Pizza Hunt, uses gas ovens, but every- thing else - fridges, signs and lights - sucks up the juice. “Of course, it’s going to have an effect,” he said, of the graduated rate. “Any- time you’re starting a new and small business, it’s going to be a challenge. Any big business isn’t going to be affected as much because their sales are higher.” He tries to keep equip- ment and lights he does- n’t use, switched off. But his fridges have to run 24 hours a day too. Asked for an alterna- tive, most businesses said they didn’t know what the government could do dif- ferently to make it any easier on entrepreneurs. “I see their point in rais- ing the cap,” said Michael Dumont, manager of Mul- tivision Computers in Pickering. “I understand the government has a business to run too.” While the graduated rate may be painful for some businesses at first, Mr. Dumont said he felt as the North American econ- omy recovers, sales will in- crease and help offset the added costs of energy. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) said it supports the Liberals’ electricity plan. “We see it as a good first step towards removing the cap and moving to- wards a free market,” said Clive Hobson, vice-presi- dent of communications. “Without the cap, there will be more incentive for people to get into the sup- ply business.” As the Province moves towards the April 1 dead- line and releases more de- tails, the OCC is hopeful there is better news ahead for small businesses. “We like to see this as simply the first step,” he added. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 PAGE A3 A/P pickeringtowncentre.com Shop like mad! Wear the button to Win! You could win Pickering Town Centre Gift Certificates if our Secret Santa spots you at our Midnight Madness Event. Pick up your Secret Santa button at Guest Services. Santa Claus from the North Pole 10:00am - Midnight Friday, December 5th WANT GREAT MEAT & DELI PRODUCTS? 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The meeting will be held Dec. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering. Admission is free and all are welcome. For more in- formation contact April Polak at 905-683-8458 or Cathy Schnippering at 905-509-3855. DURHAM — Learn how to divide and conquer your hard drive at the Durham PC User’s Club. Bob Rife, the club’s li- brarian, will be present- ing the PartitionMagic v.8 program and how to use it on your personal com- puter. The meeting will take place at Faith United Church, 1778 Nash Rd., Courtice at 7 p.m. on Dec. 11 . The Durham PC Users’ Club has its meet- ings at the church monthly. For more information, call Anne Keefer at 905- 655-8013 or John at 905- 723-6797. PC users can get advantages Please recycle Keeping an eye on the news Metroland Durham Region Media Group News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group The police decision to publicly post the names of the accused is also coming under criticism. Criminal lawyer Kathy Inch said it’s foolish and ir- responsible of police to think that public embar- rassment will prevent peo- ple from drinking and dri- ving, when mandatory dri- ving prohibitions, fines and jail terms have not. “If these (judicial penal- ties) don’t deter people, what makes them think embarrassing them on a We b site will? Until we get to the societal roots of the problem why people drink and drive, embarrassing someone on a Web site is child’s play. It’s mean, vin- dictive and morally repre- hensible,” said Ms. Inch. “There’s no evidence or data that suggests embar- rassment is successful.” Ms. Inch also expressed concern many people gen- erally do not recognize the difference between some- one being charged with an offence and convicted, and that people listed on the We b site will automatically be presumed guilty. “Being charged with a crime doesn’t necessarily mean being found guilty,” she said, adding the police strategy potentially jeopar- dizes the accused person’s right to be presumed inno- cent. “I think we’re eroding the presumption of innocence,” said the lawyer. She also suggested police could risk exposure to civil lawsuits by people named on the Web site, especially from persons later acquit- ted of the charges. “I’d be encouraging peo- ple (listed) to call a civil lawyer,” Ms. Inch said. Police will list the names of people charged with dri- ving over the legal limit (80 mgs of alcohol per 100 mls of blood) on news releases posted weekly on the de- partment’s Web site, and also sent out to news out- lets. On average, police re- ceive 35,000 to 40,000 visits to the site each day, said Sgt. Malik. “The community de- serves to know who’s taking a chance with their lives... Now those persons’ neigh- bours, family members and co-workers will know,” said Sergeant Tom Whiteway, head of the traffic services unit. Alcohol was a factor in four traffic deaths this year in the region, he said. Police Chief Kevin McAlpine, flanked by vari- A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 www.durhamregion.com YOU COULD WIN A SHARE OF BRING IN A NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEM AND RECEIVE ONE BALLOT EACH DAY YOU VISIT FOR A CHANCE TO WIN. 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Police across Ontario began conducting spot checks last Thurs- day. In Durham, officers stopped 2,400 vehicles throughout the week- end and charged seven motorists with drinking and driving. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo ✦ RIDE from page A1 An award- winning news team Recipients of 47 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2003 The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group DURHAM — The Canadian Red Cross will be hosting a First Aid In- structor course for those interested in teaching first aid, CPR and injury prevention to others. The three day course being held on Dec. 8, 10 and 11 is designed to train and certify each participant to organize and administer Emergency First Aid, Standard First Aid and CPR programs. The cost of the course is $310, which includes all learning materials and manuals. Participants must be 18 years of age or older and be certified in current Standard First Aid (including Basic Rescuer CPR). For more information or to regis- ter, c ontact the Canadian Red Cross, Region of Durham Branch, 905-723-2933. RNs top the recruitment list By Shelley Jordan Staff Writer WHITBY — Recruitment is under way for professionals to staff new services being offered through the Whitby Mental Health Centre. A career open house was held last night to provide details of the new initiatives to interested profession- als and the public. Mary Brennan, program manager of special populations programs says there are a range of positions available. “It works out to 95 full-time posi- tions,” she said. “It’s a great oppor- tunity for a large number of profes- sionals but specifically for nurses.” Of the 95 positions, 70 will go to registered nurses and nurse practi- tioners. In addition, Ms. Brennan guesses there are between 20 to 30 part-time jobs available. She says WMHC is very focused on the problems surrounding nurs- ing in the province and is working toward addressing the issues for those working within its facility. The WMHC is hoping to attract people who have a general under- standing of mental health or those interested in the field. “The right person is someone who doesn’t have any fears,” said Ms. Brennan. “We find people com- ing into a position like this take time to educate themselves about mental health, but we have a train- ing program for those who need to be brought up to speed.” The three new programs - a neu- ropsychiatry rehabilitation service, a forensic stabilization unit, and an advantage Durham assertive com- munity treatment team - open early in 2004. “It’s just ministry approval and the usual processes we’re waiting for, but we’re expecting things to move very quickly,” said Ms. Bren- nan. Along with nurses, the hospital is looking for rehabilitation and occu- pational therapists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists and recreationists. WMHC is a modern, fully accred- ited facility operated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. It has 325 beds and provides specialized psychiatric care for indi- viduals with serious mental illness. It services an area of 2.5-million res- idents living in east and northeast To ronto, York and Durham regions and the City of Kawartha Lakes with in- and outpatient programs. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 PAGE A5 A/P Comfort begins with peace of mind. And we deliver. At Esso, keeping our home heat customers comfortable is priority number one. You can rely on us to always be at your service… any time, any day. For total peace of mind, we also offer worry-free automatic delivery. So you can relax knowing that when you need fuel for heating, it’s there. 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Dec. 20th Christmas @ Magwyers 7-9:00 Featuring BRUCE NASMITH @ 9:00 Mental Health Centre has plenty of job openings Please recycle First Aid courses offered in Durham An award- winning news team Recipients of 47 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2003 The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group True character is revealed while passing Go I've always said if you really want to get to know some- one, play a board game with him. Like marriage, parenting or LSD it brings out the best and worst in people. It's true. Think of how many lives might have been spared had Cham- berlain, instead of talking with Hitler, Goebbels and the boys, sat down in those crucial years before the war and played a game of Monopoly with them. He would've very quickly seen the real Fuhrer‚ let me tell you. I think the penny might've dropped around the time Dol- phie was repeatedly smashing the table with his fist and shouting 'Ve vill crush you at Park Place!' That's when you tiptoe out of the room to re-fill the cheesies and quietly put the RAF on full alert. I don't know what it is about them, but board games just do that to people. And some are far more incendiary than oth- ers. I'll bet even Mother Teresa would lose it in a game of Risk. That game is a one way ticket to angerville. I can just see her sweet little wrinkled face con- torted in an evil grin as she throws the dice. 'Ahhh, votts da matter? Is little mister Popey- wopey gonna cry just because I kicked his holy butt out of Kamchatka? And vot da hell are you laughing at Bishop Tutu? I'll show you how to clean up Africa, vatch and learn, chump. Somebody get me a drink! I'm chewing sand for crying out loud!" It wouldn't be pretty. There's something about world domination that really gets the dander up. My boys were playing Risk‚ with some neighbourhood chums. I was just a casual ob- server but what I saw shocked me. That game is like a crystal ball. Within minutes I could clearly divine the futures of every child playing. Here, rule book clutched firmly in one hand, dice in the other, is the control-freak. This kid watches the board and everyone around it like a hawk. Any breach in protocol or whiff of colouring outside the lines is met with in- stant and harsh castigation. This boy will become either an NHL referee or the warden of the Lindsay superjail. Over here is the win-at-all- costs Type A, coolly sizing up the board and the personality traits of his opponents. Who is the weak link? Where are the potential alliances to be made? Who can he make cry? This kid will win the game of course. He will win every game in his life, corporate or otherwise, until, while destroying his 12-year-old daughter on the squash court, he receives a life-altering epiphany in the form of a heart attack. He will then sell every- thing he owns and join the Peace Corp. Of course, there are the space cadets too. These are the kids I can relate to. The kids who, bless their hearts, just don't get it. They are more in- terested in the cool designs they can make with their armies than their actual strate- g ic placement. They will be wiped out in the first two turns of the game, but they will not care. There are cookies to be eaten and it's just as much fun to watch the other kids fume and argue as it is to play. These kids will grow up to be just their Dad. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. 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The editor reserves the right to edit copy for style, length and content. Opinions expressed in let- ters are those of the writer and not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We re- gret that due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Editorial In our community Editorials &Opinions WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Letters to the Editor: Youth speak RIDE gets new weapon Those accused of drunk driving will feel shame of fame The Durham Regional Police have added another weapon in the fight against drunk driving - names. This year the force will be publishing the names of people charged with driving drunk during the month- long Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign. Names of the accused will be reported in re- leases available on the Durham police Web site. Good for Durham officers for exploring every possible tool when it comes to winning this ongoing fight to re- duce this dangerous crime. As it is, the current system in place continues to come up short in deterring people who have been drinking, from climbing behind the wheel. While police saw a significant drop in the number of drinking and driving charges laid last holiday season, of- ficers are doubtful the decrease was due to fewer im- paired drivers being on the road. Indeed, the force's 12-officer RIDE team was too busy charging 30 motorists for marijuana possession, leading to a decline in the number of vehicles that were stopped at spot checks. In all, regional police inspected 27,066 ve- hicles and charged 56 people with driving over the legal alcohol limit of 80 mgs per 100 mls of blood. In 2001, 30,4 97 vehicles were stopped and 70 people were charged. The drug charges require more paperwork and, as such, the RIDE program was unable to stop as many ve- hicles as desired. Regardless, it still took impaired dri- vers off Durham roads. It just doesn't make sense to take a chance by driving drunk. The penalties, including an automatic one-year suspension, would seem to be enough of a deterrent and makes us wonder why anyone would risk it. Repeat offenders, and there are always a few silly ones out there, face an automatic three-year licence suspen- sion for a second offence and possible jail time. And now, there will be the humiliation of having to install an in- car breathalyser, which must be blown into every time the convicted drunk driver starts his or her vehicle. That mandatory device will be installed once the sus- pension is over and will be in place for at least a year. Think of all the times a convicted drunk driver will have to blow into the device. Talk about being reminded again and again of your transgression. In the past, police forces have considered year-long RIDE programs and we're all for that idea. It will make every single driver think twice before getting behind the wheel. Whether it be expanding RIDE to a year-round operation or naming names, clearly there's work to be done and police must use all the tools at their disposal to tackle this deadly problem. Endless love This photo was taken in 1990 on the Diamond an- niversary of Violet and Henri Mayoux of Ajax. In 2000, the photographer submitted the in a contest and it was chosen from 40,000 entries to become part of a compila- tion book entitled ‘Love. A celebration of humanity.’ Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from your community we'd like to see it. The Ajax Pickering News Advertiser invites submissions from readers with up to 80 words describing the circum- stances under which the picture was taken. So dig through your old photos or go out and capture a new one. Mail your pictures: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave, Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. or email photos in jpeg format to: jmcinnes@durhamregion.com. If you want the photo returned, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Get on board for game of life Pop culture not helping girls To the editor: I must say that I am growing ever more disgusted with the fact that celebrities play such a significant role in society, more specifically within the lives of young females. As a student of St. Mary high school, I am con- stantly surrounded by girls who insist on pulling their kilts up to places yet unexplored by sci- ence, and buying pants so tight, they seem like they will burst at any moment. Even more dis- turbing is that grade-schoolers are picking up on this trend and are consumed by the idea that 'coolness' can only be obtained by looking and acting like soci- ety's flavour of the month. What ever happened to being yourself and original? What ever hap- pened to judging people based upon their actions and not their looks? Maybe I'm being old- fashioned, but I would feel much safer knowing that our society hasn't become so mind- less as to succumb to every craze fed to them by rich execu- tives. Debbie Chan, Pickering Trust me on this To the editor: I would like to comment on how older people do not trust anyone from the ages 13 to 19. It is visible by what happens all the time when we are in any public place. Just because a small percentage of teenagers are 'bad' doesn't mean we all are. When a teen is shopping in a store and the employees of that store are part of the older generation, they typically stare at them assuming that they will try to steal something. Even the looks that adults give teenagers, it's like we are from a different species or something. Those adults should try to remember what it was like to be a teenag- er. It's not that easy. The worst is when parents are with their children and when you walk by them they pull their children closer. We won't bite, trust me! I'm just tired of adults giving teenagers dirty looks because of our age; please don't hate us be- cause we are younger. With younger people of today's gener- ation, instead of judging them try to get to know one. We aren't all bad people. Stephanie Amantea, Pickering Summer vacation is sacred To the editor: I'm totally against the idea of the modified school year. The idea of having the nine weeks of summer spread out through the year makes no sense. Some argue that kids having a harder time in school can't get into the flow of learning after nine weeks of vacation. It's harder to get into a flow of learning when you're constantly in and out of school during the year for a few weeks at a time instead of going to school al- most every weekday for 10 months. Children will also have a hard time dealing with the heat in class during the summers and families with no one at home will find a hard time enrolling their kids in a day care centre for nine oddly-organized weeks during the year. So parents please reconsider enrolling your students in year round schooling. Let them enjoy their child- hood summers while they can and save yourself some stress. Simon Charette, Pickering Neil Crone e n t e r l a u g h i n g This week’s question:"Will new safety initiatives from police and government help ATV users be more careful or will they be ignored?” ✦Will improve safety ✦Will help some ✦Will be ignored Click and say Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last week’s question: Should the regional chairman’s position be elected by voters or stay as it is, voted on by region- al councillors? ✦Public voting 82.8% ✦Regional councillors 17.2% Vo tes cast: 151 www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 PAGE A7 P 905.420.2222 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 cityofpickering.com ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. 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Sherry of Pickering lost 47 lbs. and 72 1/4”Josie of Pickering lost 44 lbs. and 52” AfterAfter BeforeBefore AfterAfter BeforeBefore A C om p a n y Y o u C a n T r u s tOv e r 2 6 5 C e n t r e s N o r t h Am e r i c a W i d e NEVER BEFORE OFFERED Special 75%75% 2 days only OFF FULL PROGRAM *only at 1235 Bayly location Come in and RSVP for catering purposes today at www.herbalmagic.ca FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN LOSE UP TO 25 lbs. BY THE NEW YEAR! * *Excludes products. ment at Durham College. “He was very personable, hard working, energetic and enthusiastic,” Mr. Schissler said. “He was always in- quisitive about things going on in the marketing sector. There wasn’t a class to go by he didn’t inquire about a concept or something a company was doing.” Mr. Whitehead was usually “the last person to leave the class. “He left an impression. We had a marketing competition in Peterbor- ough and he was part of our advertis- ing team. He was wearing a fedora and it made a real impression with the judges,” Mr. Schissler stated. “Once you met him, you remem- bered him,” he added. Police report Mr. Whitehead was eastbound on Taunton Road in Pick- ering when he lost control of his car and collided with a westbound white Ford van. The van driver, a 41-year- old Ajax man, was shaken up in the crash, but not seriously hurt. The accident occurred around 8:30 a.m., just east of Brock Road. Emergency Medical Services para- medics assisted Mr. Whitehead, but he succumbed to his injuries before being transported to hospital. Police report traffic in the area was moder- ate at the time of the accident, but weather and road conditions may have played a factor. “He was robust, climbing trees and going full tilt. He did snowboarding, sledding. He had no fear. He always wanted to go,” Mr. Sauter stated. Mr. Whitehead’s father, Stephen, died in a job-related accident in Jan- uary of 1992. Mr. Sauter met Mr. Whitehead’s mother Cathy in Octo- ber of 1993 and they were married in December of that year. Mr. White- head was his mother’s “cherished child. She put everything into Elliot,” Mr. Sauter noted. Mrs. Sauter works as a teacher in Scarborough. When he came home, Mr. Sauter said he al- ways knew if Elliot was there. “With the three other kids, you wouldn’t know if they were home, but you knew when Elliot was here. He was just alive.” Elliot was 10 when his father died and “he had finally started to come around. He was never in trouble. It’s hard for a kid who lost his Dad.” Mr. Whitehead is also brother to Mathieu Orban, Morgan Whitehead, Steven Sauter and Krissy Sauter. Visitation is today, Dec. 3, at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass will be held tomorrow, Dec. 4, at 10 a.m. at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church, at the southeast corner of Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street, Ajax. Interment is in Pine Ridge Memorial Gardens. Anyone who wit- nessed the accident or has informa- tion is asked to call lead investigator Constable Rene Berentschot of the Traffic Services Branch Collision In- vestigation Unit at 905-683-9100, ext. 5227. Pickering man killed in crash had ‘the world by the horns’ sponsibility I do not take lightly and I will again do my best to represent all people and families of Pickering,” he said. No longer the new man on coun- cil, Councillor Bill McLean (Ward 2), now in his second term, talked about the hard work done in the previous term. “It shows what can be done when you work towards a common goal,” he said. “The next three years are not going to be easy.” Councillor Ashe (Ward 1) may be the new face on council, but politics run in his blood as his father George was the first mayor of Pickering. ✦ Pickering from page A1 New council takes charge ✦ New from page A1 An award- winning news team Recipients of 47 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2003 The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 PAGE B1 P Sports &Recreation WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2003 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ AL RIVETT, SPORTS EDITOR 905-683-5110 EXT. 250 HOCKEY Oshawa Civic Auditorium Box Office Info 905-728-5163 • Fri., Dec. 5, 7:35 pm vs. Mississauga • Sun., Dec. 7, 7:00 pm vs. Peterborough Monarchs red hot in girls’ hockey PICKERING — The St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs continue to fire on all cylinders in Durham Region senior girls' hockey ac- tion. The defending Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) and defending provincial champions chalked up their second win of the regular sea- son with an 8-0 thumping of the J. Clarke Richardson Storm of Ajax Thurs- day afternoon. It is the second consecutive shutout for the undefeated Monarchs who posted a decisive 8-0 victory over the Ajax High School Rams on Nov. 18. Nicole Ruta led the way once again for the Monarchs with a four-goal ef- for t. The markers represented Ruta's ninth goal in only two games. Amanda Morra scored twice, with Catherine Kerr and Quinn Caggiula adding single goals against J. Clarke Richardson. First-year netminder Michelle Bradley earned the shutout. The Monarchs will participate in a tournament in Toronto at the Ice Gar- dens Dec. 8 and 9 before heading back into LOSSA regular-season action against cross-city rival Pine Ridge Sec- ondary School Pumas at the Ajax Com- munity Centre on Dec. 11 at 5 p.m. Minor peewee Panthers exit own tourney early PICKERING —Home cooking didn't translate into a championship for the Pickering Panthers minor peewee 'AA' rep hockey team at its own Pickering tournament recently. The Panthers' minor peewees went 1-2 in the opening round, which was not good enough for them to advance into the playoff round. The Pickering peewees lost the tournament opener 3-0 to Brampton in physical contest. After a scoreless first period, Brampton awoke in the second, netting two goals. Brampton added a third goal in the third period to put the game on ice. Daniel Tomei was solid in goal in the loss. Pickering rebounded from the Game 1 loss with a hard-fought 3-2 vic- tory over Hillcrest of the Greater To r onto Hockey League. Jay Boychuck provided all the Pickering offence as he picked up the hat trick. His first goal came off an excellent individual effort; his second goal was scored with help from Dylan Banks and his third came after David Mott set him up off a rush. Pickering was at the wrong end of another 3-0 score once again, losing Game 3 to Newmarket. Newmarket posted two quick goals in the first, added one in the second and held on with strong defensive play to earn the win. Blake Cluff was outstanding in goal. The peewee Panthers' next tourna- ment is in Ottawa in early January. Other team members are Louis Del Re, Michael Straub, David Whorpole, Corrado Gianfriddo, Carter Finlayson, Brandon Wieser, Brian Smith, Michael Hood, Glenn Murphy, Charles Dorey, and Zack Munn. Glenn Smith coaches the team, as- sisted by Peter Wieser and Todd Fin- layson. The trainer is Janet Boychuck, the manager is Gino Del Re and the as- sistant manager is Fil Tomei. Top players square off in women’s hoops showdown AJAX —Ajax Ladies' Recreational Basketball League's scoring leaders Julie Hughes and Lana Edmonstone met face to face in court action this week. Going into the game between Se- lect Food Products and Donlands Jew- ellers, Hughes of Select Foods led league scoring with 62 points. Edmon- stone, of Donlands Jewellers, was a close second with 57, but was first in points per game. In the battle for scoring supremacy, it was a great show from these two versatile players as they hit lay-ups, close range jumpers and baskets from beyond the three-point arc. In the end, however, Hughes' Select Food won the game 49-32. The scoring battle, however, was a saw off, as Hughes and Edmonstone each paced their respective teams with 16 points apiece. Cheryl-Owens Carr settled into her new role as point guard displaying adept ball-handling and toss- ing in four points for Jewellers. Meanwhile, in Game 2, Scotiabank ran away from the opening tip to defeat East Side Mario's 40-27. Connie Joseph, currently third in league scoring, kept pace with the league leaders by netting 16 points for the bankers. Lori Lomberg replied with nine for East Side Mario's. In the play of the night, Scotiabank rookie Emily Cosway used an amazing head and shoulder fake to get veteran Lori Lomberg in the air before calmly depositing a jump shot. Players in the league live in Ajax and Pickering. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A Wildcat roars PICKERING –– Fa ther Leo J. Austin Wildcats’ Andre Clarke drives for the basket, while being guarded closely by St. Mary Monarchs’ Kyle Smith and Paul Andreopoulos during junior boys’ basketball tournament action at St. Mary last Thursday afternoon. The Wild- cats won this game 52-39. Back in the ring of things in Pickering Game enjoys resurgence; grant will keep it growing By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING —The storm clouds have blown over, and the sun is shining again for the Pickering Ringette Association (PRA). The PRA took a major step for- ward in ensuring the long-term health of the sport in the city with the announcement of a $14,000 grant over 18 months (two seasons) from the Ontario Trillium Founda- tion (OTF), most of which will help the 35-year-old association pro- mote and continue to grow the game, especially at the grassroots level. "We can't say enough to thank (the OTF) for their contribution to ringette," says PRA publicity direc- tor John Brighton. "We're looking to sustain ringette for many years to come. We've made it through 35 years and we hope to have it 35 years into the future." The grant, says Brighton, will allow the PRA to continue with its aggressive campaign to spread the word about ringette to as many youngsters as possible, through a number of initiatives. Two years ago, however, the fu- ture was anything but bright for the sport in the city. In fact, PRA registration had dipped signifi- cantly to 175 players. The most no- table decrease was in the house league ranks where there were only 35 players, enough players for only three teams, down from four. "If we didn't do anything to ad- dress this situation at the rate things were going we wouldn't have a league in five to seven years," says Brighton. "We had to take some fairly drastic action." Part of those drastic measures was forming a marketing commit- tee, spearheaded by Brighton, pres- ident Al Hutton and house league convener Bruce Logan. The com- mittee immediately placed an ad in the City of Pickering's recreation booklet to promote itself and also lowered the registration fees from $200 to $150 per player. These initial steps reversed the registration slide, with signups re- bounding last year to 189, including 44 house league players, allowing the house league to expand from three to four teams. This season, however, the biggest plank in the sport's rejuvenation in Pickering was put in play -- the ap- plication for the OTF grant and its subsequent approval. The money, says Brighton, and the new pro- grams it will fund should increase overall player registration from 189 to 211 players in the next year, with house league going from 44 to an expected 70 players. The grant will enable the PRA to increase its subsidy program with the purchase of a minimum of five sets of equipment this year and five sets next year to be loaned out to players in need. Brighton says they'll be asking Girls Inc. (Big Sis- ters) and Pickering school princi- pals to identify those in need. "It will give them a chance to play ringette whereas before they could- n't," says Brighton. The subsidy program "was one of the corner- stones of the grant and one the OTF demanded of us", although the PRA already has a subsidy pro- gram in place. As well, the PRA will launch an outreach program to introduce in- door ringette at both Durham school boards. So far, four of the six Catholic elementary schools in the city have signed up for the pro- gram. The public board schools are currently being polled to gauge their interest. Indoor ringette equipment, purchased through the OTF grant, will be supplied to those schools that take part. The school outreach program, says Brighton, will consist of 24 in- troductory sessions provided to el- ementary school students by 12 se- nior player volunteers in teams of two. "We believe by introducing girls to the game as part of their physi- cal education program, some girls may wish to try the on-ice version," he says. The OTF grant will also enable the PRA to purchase 80 new house league uniforms and eight new sets of goalie equipment for use in the Sports Briefs DECEMBER 3, 2003 Panthers coach lays it on the line at team meeting Winder to players: It’s time to step it up By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING —Pickering Boyer Pon- tiac Panthers' head coach John Winder believes his players got the message. Winder's message, delivered at a players'-only meeting at the Picker- ing Recreation Complex Monday night after practice, was this: Step it up. In a rapidly closing OHA Ontario Provincial Junior 'A' Hockey League regular season, the Panthers (8-14-7- 0 for 23 points, seventh in South Conference) have been bumping along, having the potential to play at a high level, but never quite get- ting it done on most occasions this season. And, that lack of consistent play is beginning to stick in the craw of the head coach. "Yeah, we had a meeting for quite a while," says Winder. "I think they got it. I think as a mix of boys they're an interesting bunch of indi- viduals. But, (Monday) night, I think they got the point: They're into junior hockey now, they're no longer in minor hockey, and it's time to get going; it's time to step it up. "We are a disciplined club, but we are not very consistent. I want to get that consistency in our game." And, this past weekend, the Pan- thers did nothing to dispel the no- tion that their play has been up and down like a yo-yo this season. The Pickering juniors earned a split, posting a 9-4 win on the road in ✦ Please see Panthers, B2 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Ringette Association publicity director John Brighton, left, house league convener Bruce Logan, centre, and president Al Hutton have reason to smile, after helping the organization get an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to promote the game in the city. ✦ Please see Grant, B3 Collingwood Friday against the Blues, despite almost blowing an- other big lead, but were able to re- cover. On home ice at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Sunday against the Newmarket Hurricanes, the Panthers reverted to form, play- ing with indifference in a 5-2 loss. The Pan- thers were out- hustled and badly outshot (39-15) against the Hurricanes (23-6-1-0 for 47 points, second in North Confer- ence). The sav- ing grace was the continued strong goaltend- ing of Devin Ra- masawmy who kept the Pan- thers in the game through a scoreless first peri- od. The Hurricanes erupted for four goals in the second period and took a 5-0 lead early in the final stanza. Pickering scored twice later in the frame. Michael Banwell and Craig Johnston scored, with assists to Justin Teakle with two and Banwell with one. "Probably, of the teams we've played this year, they're the most well-rounded team," says Winder of the Hurricanes. "They hit well, they skate well and they pass well. They're not the most talented team we've played this year, but they're definitely well coached. It was a pleasure to play against them." Against Collingwood (11-12-2-4 for 28 points, fourth in North Confer- ence), the Panthers opened up a big 4-0 lead but, in a span of 1:27 in the first period, the Blues roared back with three unanswered goals to cut the deficit to a single goal. A pep talk during the intermis- sion, says Winder, seemed to get his charges back on track. "We told them that after working so hard it would be a shame to blow this," says Winder. "The boys came out and poured it on. Full marks for how hard they worked. They de- served the win." The victory over Collingwood broke off a three-game losing streak for the Panthers. Jeremy Whelan led the way with a P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 www.durhamregion.com A s our guest, you will enjoy delicious refreshments, entertainment, a tour of The Court at Brooklin, and a chance to speak with local celebrities. We have much to offer the Brooklin community and surrounding area, so please join us for this celebration. If you would like more information about our Grand Opening or our independent retirement lifestyle, please call (905) 655-7718. 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The proposed increase in the Southeast Collector capacity is necessary to meet short term YDSS York Region servicing needs, as identified in the Region’s Official Plan and its current population projections. Conceptually, the Southeast Collector project involves two options. The first is to "twin" the existing Southeast Collector Tr unk sewer by constructing a second trunk sewer line along the route of the present line. The second option is to build a new trunk sewer line that would follow an entirely separate route. Potential separate routes will be identified by studying all existing road, rail and/or utility corridors in the project area, which includes parts of the City of Toronto, Region of York/Town of Markham and Region of Durham/City of Pickering. The project, including preliminary recommended trunk sewer routes, was presented at two public information sessions held in early and late 2002. In response to stakeholder comments, the Region is currently completing a hydrogeolog- ical assessment of alternative trunk sewer routes. The hydrogeological assessment involves the establishment of pumping test wells along all alternative trunk sewer routes so that potential impacts to local aquifers can be more fully evaluated. A third public information session is planned for early 2004, to present the study conclu- sions, including the recommended Southeast Collector trunk sewer route and associated project components. This project is being undertaken in accordance with the Schedule "C" requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class EA document (June 2000). Phase 1 (Identify the Problem) of the Class EA planning process was confirmed through the recent completion of the 2002 YDSS Master Plan Update. Comments received at the planned Public Information Session #3, and during the course of study, will be considered in the finalization of the preferred Southeast Collector trunk sewer alignment route. Following its finalization, a Class EA Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared, documenting the planning process followed and conclusions reached. The public will be notified of comments received at all Public Information sessions. The public will also have the opportunity to review the ESR when it is prepared. Newspaper notices and/or direct mailings will be issued at this time to keep interested parties informed about the process. Please contact either of the following if you wish to be placed on the Southeast Collector mailing list, would like to obtain more information on the project or provide comments: LEGEND: ALTERNATIVE ALIGNMENTS EXISTING SOUTHEAST COLLECTOR TRUNK SEWER TAUNTON CONC RD CP R A IL TOWNLINE RDTown of Markham City of Pickering City of Toronto CP R AIL CP R AIL CN R AIL FINCH AVE E.BEARE RDRDSTEELES AVE REESOR RD9TH LINE4TH 14TH AVE Mr. Dean Rurak, P.Eng. Infrastructure Design and Construction, Senior Project Manager The Regional Municipality of York Water & Wastewater Branch Tr ansportation and Works Department 17250 Yonge St. Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6Z1 Phone: (905) 830-4444, ext. 5097 Fax: (905) 836-4590 E-mail: dean.rurak@region.york.on.ca Mr. John Bourrie, P. Eng. 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It’s a plaque he recently received from the Ontario Soccer Association (OSA) at its banquet in Toronto. Nelson was one of six meritorious service award winners -- the OSA’s highest level of recognition -- for those who have rendered special service to the game of soccer over a period of not less than 20 years. five-point outing, netting two goals and adding three assists. Goaltender Jonathan Keating earned the victo- ry, making 25 saves in the contest. The Panthers will host another North Conference opponent, the Stouffville Spirit, at the complex, on Friday at 7:30 p.m. On Sunday, the Pickering ju- niors are in Toronto to play the North York Rangers. PANTHERS' POSTSCRIPT: The Panthers are still without forward Richard Schofield who's been out for the past three weeks with a hip flexor injury. JOHN WINDER Inconsistent play worries coach. ✦ Panthers from page B1 Panthers earn split Keeping an eye on the sports scene Sports Editor Al Rivett E-mail Al with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Metroland Durham Region Media Group E-mail sports editor Al Rivett with all your sports news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser Please recycle your copy of the News Advertiser FAX: 905-683-0386 newsroom www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 PAGE B3 P Advertising Feature TALL LIKE ME GROUNDSHOW INTERNATIONAL 2003 Readers' Choice Awards www.valentinos.ca 905.666.3805 VALENTINO’S Val entino’s, the 2003 Salon of the Year invites you to check out our new website and enter our online makeover contest at: www.valentinos.ca fashionfile is a bi-monthly Advertising feature of Metroland Durham Region Media Group published in Oshawa Whitby Clarington This Week and the Ajax/ Pickering News Advertiser. 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As well, the OTF funds will cover most of the costs of eight learn-to- skate sessions, eight power skating sessions and two goaltending clin- ics for five to 10 goalies in the younger age groups, with one ses- sion planned this season and one next season. The learn-to-skate sessions will be held this year, with the power skating sessions de- ferred until next fall, says Brighton. The PRA hopes to put ringette firmly in the spotlight with its an- nual ringette tournament Dec. 12 to 14. The event will feature more than 70 teams from the novice up to the open category. Approximately 3,000 athletes are expected to partici- pate. For the first time, the PRA will host the Challenge Cup series of games, one of three tournaments held throughout the province dur- ing the season. The event, to run in conjunction with the PRA tourna- ment, will bring together the top 'AAA' regional ringette teams in Ontario. The actual OTF cheque presen- tation will occur during the tourna- ment on Saturday, Dec. 13 at 12:30 p.m. in what's being dubbed as 'Media Day'. Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP Wayne Arthurs, Ringette Canada executive director Bill Hubbs and OTF member Bruce Wright will attend as well as sever- al other dignitaries who'll be on hand for the presentation, which will also include some ceremonial shots with the ring at the net. Also during the tournament, the PRA will host a 'Try Ringette' skate at the complex's Delaney ice pad on Dec. 13 at 11:30 a.m. to promote the game and to get more youngsters interested in ringette. And, if they are, they can still sign up for house league play from January to March for $100 per player. Grant gives Pickering Ringette Association a shot in the arm ✦ Grant from page B1 DURHAM — The Durham Attack Volleyball Club will host signups for its boys' winter house league pro- g ram early next month. 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ASK ABOUT OUR FREE MAINTENANCE CHECK16169999 We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our customers. 1735 PICKERING PKWY AT BROCK RD 905-686-2309 CANADIAN TIRE PICKERING AUTO SERVICE December 1 - 5 Only WHITES & KINGSTON ACROSS FROM BOYER 905-420-0669 WIN LEAFS/HAB TICKETS Christmas Gift Certificates 905-426-9573 250 Bayly St. W. Ajax Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Become a carrier Today AJAX Griffiths Dr. Gurr Cres. Marshall Cres. Carrick Ave. Abbs Ct. Ivers Ct. Smith Ln. Wickens Cres. Dagwell Cres. Withay Dr. Rotherglen Rd. N. Ventris Dr. Marsh Ln. Boyes Crt. Millington Cres. Beaumont Dr. Addley Cres.. Fletcher Ave. Perfitt Cres. McGregor Dr. Ravenscroft Rd. Hopkinson Cres. Chapman Dr. Delaney Dr. Brockman Cres. Brennan Rd. Matthews St. Dodsworth Dr. Lankester Ln. Carr Dr. Turnbull Rd. Howling Cres. Knapton Ave. Majoram Dr. Preston Cr. Dreyer Dr. Hayward Ln. Ambassador St. Redmond Dr. Richie Ave. Foord Rd. Emperor St. Hurley Rd. Taylor Rd. O’Dell Ct. Booth Cres. Farley Crt. Cornwall Dr. Hewitt Cr. Gibson Crt. Ducatel Cres. PICKERING 1735 Walnut Ln. Harrowsmith Crt. Clearside Crt. Ashford Dr. Valley Farm Rd. Old Brock Rd. Wollaston Crt. Craighurst Crt. Collingbrook Crt. Baylawn Dr. Linwood St.. Cloudberry Crt. Ferncliff Cir. Dunbarton Rd. Stonepath Cir. 1467 Whites Rd. Major Oaks Rd. Geta Cir. 1995 Royal Rd. Sprucehill Rd. Rosebank South Rougemount N Whitepine Amberlea Rd. Annland St. Sheppard Ave. Woodview St. Sweetbriar Crt. Woodgrange Ave. Colmar Ave. Westshore Blvd. Altona Rd. Hewson Dr. Thicket St. Highbush Tr. Hogarth St. Denby Dr. Parkham Cres. Royal Rd. Beechlawn Dr. Fairfield Cr. Liverpool Rd S. 1635 Pickering PKWY 1623 Pickering PKWY Marshcourt Dr. Burnside Dr. Larksmere Cres. Brands Ct. Anton Sq. Bloomfield Crt. We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: *Streets listed not necessarily available Arts &Entertainment WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2002 ✦ News Advertiser ✦ JACQUIE McINNES, NEWS EDITOR, 905-683-5110 EXT. 249 Tw o for the show Charity show to benefit kids ... See page B7 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Christmas message in a bottle PICKERING –– Aladdin and his magic lamp will be making an appearance in Brougham Dec. 6 and 13. But unless you already have tickets, or your own genie, you won’t be able to catch the sold out show being performed by the Backwoods Players. Those lucky enough to have secured seats already will be treated to the Christmas pantomime featuring (left to right) Nicholas Dipchand as Al- addin, Eric Gill as Genie and Mala Naraine as Princess. Please recycle Book lovers invited to club AJAX --The Ajax Public Library offers book lovers two different times to share their love of reading with others. Book Chat is the new evening book club, held the f irst Wednesday of every month from 7 to 8 p.m. The second book club, Tea and Books offers mem- bers an afternoon meeting time. That club meets the sec- ond Wednesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. New members are always welcome to join the discus- sions and share their love of literature. The clubs meet at the library's main branch, 55 Harwood Av- enue South. For infor- mation call Jill Nicholson at (905) 683-4000 ext.801. 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Drop in today! YMCA Durham Employment Services 1 550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905•427•7670 www.ymcatoronto.org/employment We've got great things in store for you! Are you looking for health and dental benefits & competitive wages? We are now hiring for STORE FRONT & BAKERY Day and Evening Shifts - Full time We offer paid training and incentive programs. Apply in person: 1750 BAYLY ST. W., PICKERING or fax resume to (905) 428-2216 "An employer you can count on" $500.00 SIGN ON BONUS To AZ SINGLES and TEAMS Local or Long Haul Home weekends Good Rates/Benefits/Dental available We require: recent abstract, C.V.O.R. Police Search & Medical Border Crossing required Call: ONTARIO LABOUR FORCE 905-723-9600 COLLECT!! Fax: 905-723-6842 23 MANAGERS NEEDED Start local, go anywhere in Canada in 8 - 12 months. Advertising and Sales Full time, serious inquires only. Ask for Jessie @ (905)721-0551 RECEPTIONIST Required for busy hi-tech company. Excellent customer service skills and an attitude that "the customer comes first", a must. Good working knowledge and use of windows based computers, excel and word. University degree in business an asset. Email resume to cardac@keyscan.ca PROMOTION REPRESENTATIVES JWR is recruiting F/T and P/T Promotion Reps.You will generate signups for a Retail Credit Card by focusing on its features and benefits.You have sales/customer service experience, and strong interpersonal skills. Wage based on competitive commission structure. Average earnings of $12 - $15/hr. Guaranteed wage for training. Room for growth.www.jwresearch.com Email:jobs@jwresearch.com Fax:(604)291-0388 773 ARTISAN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC. 1-866-993-0099 416-679-9799 www.artisanfinancial.ca 310-CASHCALL PAYD AY LOANS Cash and A Smile When You Need It. 2 2 7 4 Where every day is Payday! RENT-WORRY FREE 1, 2 & 3 Bed. Apts. Well maintained, modern Appliances. All Util. included. On site super, maintenance & security. 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Full/Part time available. Funding through EI/OSAP, WSIB to quali- fied. These certifications are highly sought after skills in todays IT en- vironment. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca AZ Drivers wanted for Pickering based Petroleum work. Minimum 3 years AZ driving experience. Shift work involved. Will train suit- able applicant. Fax resume, ab- stract, references to (905)275- 4992 attn Dave. PART TIME DRIVER for deliveries in Ajax/Pickering. Knowledge of the area an asset. Must be 19+ with own car. Days and evenings. (905)683-1570 $SALES REPS DREAM$ Leading Energy Supplier Seeks B2B/Residential Reps Earn Up To $2,500/wk Commercial Managers Required Earn Up To $200K. Call David at 1-800-465-7633 CUSTOMER SERVICE Co-ordina- tor. Medium size home builder re- quires Customer Service Co-ordi- nator/Administrative Assistant. Min. 5 years experience req'd. Residential construction experi- ence an asset. Please fax your re- sume in confidence to: 905-686- 9738 A ROCK & ROLL AT TITUDE $400-$600 weekly. Advertising Co. busiest time of year 15 positions to be filled immediately in customer service dept. Must enjoy loud music, no experience necessary Full time.Call Emily (905)571-4483 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the To r onto Star in Whitby, Ajax or Pickering. Earn up to $1100/mo. part-time. Call 1-800-804-9663 noon-8 p.m. APPOINTMENT COORDINA- TORS needed immediately for busy service office. $8.00 per hr. to start. Call (905) 426-9783. ASSISTANT to General Manager, high energy person to assist GM in various interesting duties. 20-30 flex hours per week. Will train. Good remuneration package. Re- sumes to: Assistant GM Position, 636 Aspen Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 3T7 CONSTRUCTION Labourers needed. Local General Contractor requires full-time labourers imme- diately. Experience in carpentry /concrete forming would be benefi- cial. We offer competitive wag- es/benefits. Fax resume: 905-436- 5198. COURTESY DRIVERS Needed to collect donations for local child safety initia- tive. Cash and gas paid weekly. Call Mr. Steel (905) (905)571-7894 NCL MOVING SYSTEMS - AZ Driver and Brokers with experi- enced High Value and Household required. Benefits. Scar. based. New equipment Local/Long Dis- tance/US. Call 888-271-9997 DEMONSTRATORS required im- mediately for in-store demonstra- tions at Costco, full or part-time. Seniors welcome. Flexible hours. Weekends required. Please call Harriet or Nancy 905-686-7278 for interview ENTRY LEVEL OPENINGS.If you like sports, people and travel, call today, start tomorrow. F/T only. Call Jenny @ (905) 721-2270 FULL TIME ECE teacher needed ASAP for our junior preschool room. Join our professional team in our bright cheerful centre locat- ed in Ajax. Call 905-428-8847 GENERAL LABOURER needed. Fill in application at: Gantrex, 12 Barr Rd., Ajax. GET PAID WEEKLY!P/T & F/T, mail processors needed immedi- ately. Call 1-800-279-0019 ext. 105, or visit our website at www.opportunity-depot.com/mb HAIR STYLIST,ambitious and motivated person, for very busy salon located in Oshawa, full time or part time, Call (905)723-5090. JOIN THE REFINANCE BOOM Expanding Company in local area looking for motivated professionals with Sales or C.S.R. background. Call 1-800-590-7203 ext 2320 LONG TERM light industrial, $8 to $10 per hr. please come and apply at our new location on Dec. 2 and 3rd, or Dec. 9, 10th. 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at 1614 Dundas St. East, Suite #203, Whitby. between Thickson and Dundas beside the Pro Golf building. MAGICUTS - one of Canada's leading chains has the following positions available: Licensed As- sistant Manager for our Ajax salon plus full and part time stylist for our Oshawa Salon. We offer: Competi- tive salary, opportunity for ad- vancement, paid vacation, profit sharing, free training classes, monthly prizes, hiring bonus, ben- efits. Join a winning team. Call Cheryl (905) 723-7323. MOBILE Wash, looking for person to work weekends & afternoons. Must be able to drive standard. Please call (905)831-3630 NAIL TECHNICIAN with experi- ence for nail salon at the new Pick- ering Flea Market, weekends. Will provide some training if necessary. Contact Cell (416)414-8220 PEOPLES TAXI - Taxi drivers, Dispatchers & Mechanics needed immediately for fast growing com- pany. Male or female, part or full- time. (905)427-7770 PERFORMANCE ORTHOTICS has two openings for entry level positions in our manufacturing plant in Pickering. Must have good verbal skills and able to work inde- pendently. Experience with small hand tools an asset. Will train. $9 an hour. Fax resume 905-420- 0877. PERRY HOUSE CHILD care is accepting applications for a cook. Full time. Please fax resume to 6688528 or mail to: 129 Perry St., Whitby, Ontario L1N 4B7 or drop in person. WANTED - full time industrial sew- ing machine operator. Please fax resume to: 905-426-2160.. PICKERING Christian Non-Profit Daycare is looking for a full time, permanent teacher, E.C.E. only apply, spit shift.. Fax resume: Hir- ing Committee 905-839-8273 A.S.A.P. Purchaser/Sales Person Required Experience in Plumbing, Electrical and Hardware a MUST. Call for appointment Holland Building Centre 905-725-4709. PUT YOUR PC TO WORK!Work from home part-time! Be your own Boss! For a free info package visit.. www.markworkathome.com or call 416-324-07182 REGISTERED MASSAGE Thera- pist req'd immediately for part-time Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10- 6pm, two Saturday's per/mo. 10- 5pm. Call for interview (905)721- 0363 URGENT - CLEANERS NEEDED Looking for individuals with clean- ing experience for great new op- portunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $9. - $10 per hr. and gas allowances offered. Own vehicle preferred. Serious in- quires only. Call 905-686-5424 now. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Ave. We Train You! Call Arron (905) 435-0280 Christmas Help Wanted SALES,GREAT $$$ for holidays! Bay portrait Studio Oshawa. Per- manent part-time and full-time, training. Responsible people only. Call 647-293-3901. WORK FROM HOME Health and Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training Provided. 416-376-7926. www.athome-ebiz.com ESTHETICIAN Par t-time, even- ings and weekends, The Facial Place, Pickering (905)831-9700 HAIRDRESSER,Nail Technician & Massage Therapist with experi- ence required in busy salon imme- diately. Full or part time. North Ajax. Call 905-686-1918. 2 EXPERIENCED welders needed immediately, shift work required. Mig Welding is a must. Salary based on qualifications. Fax re- sume to 905-885-6156 or email hr@nordockinc.com CAD PROGRAMMER/SHEET METAL MECHANIC for aerospace parts manufacturer located in Pickering, On. Must be able to create detailed manufacturing drawings from blueprints. Minimum 2 years experienced required. Lantac experience an asset. Qualified applicants please FAX your resume to: HR Manager @ 905-831-0104. CAR HAULERS WANTED 3 yrs. minimum driving exp. Clear abstract & CVOR. Oshawa 905-576-6445 CNC LATHER/MILLING OPERA- TOR/PROGRAMMER for aero- space parts manufacturer located in Pickering, On. Must be able to set up, program and operate ma- chines. Minimum 2 years Mazak experience required. QUALIFIED applicants please FAX your re- sume to: HR MANAGER @ 905- 831-0104. CONSTRUCTION LABOURERS Handymen/Servicemen & Women. Va r ious Projects & locations. Fax resume to (416)241-9845. HVAC HELPER required for resi- dential/commercial installation and service work. Email resume to: improvair@aol.com 905-831-1897 BOOKKEEPER.2 years experi- ence with Quickbooks, billing, cus- tomer service & payroll req'd. Part -time position, 2 days/ week for Ajax based company. Fax resume to 905-428-7584 RECEPTIONIST needed part-time for permanent position 2 half days/week. Telephone, computer, dictation skills and past Medical of- fice experience required. Fax re- sume: 905-686-1295 SARP SEWER SYSTEMS located in Pickering is looking for an expe- rienced accounts payable/purchas- ing assistant. Under the supervi- sion of the regional controller, the successful candidate will be re- sponsible for the purchasing of our supplies and be the liaison with our suppliers. Experience with En- terprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting software (Word and Excel) would be an asset. We offer competitive salary and benefits. Please fax your resumes to (905)683-4668 or E-mail to ser.dasilva@sarp-onyx.ca MOTIVATED MEDIA SALESPERSON REQUIRED Must have car, home office. Draw/Comm. 905-415-0024 or sambrook@rogers.com SALES,returning back to work? Seeking extra income? Creative marketing firm seeks mature com- missioned salesperson. Industry experience not necessary. Sales experience desired. Fax resume to: 905-426-7674. RETAIL SALES HELP with sales background required for estab- lished Pool & Spa company based in Ajax, flexible hours, possible full time. Fax resume to: 905-686- 3146. RMT POSITION available in Co- bourg. Please fax resume to 905-373-0460 RN/RPN required immediately for family practice clinic. Must be will- ing to work days, evenings, week- ends. Experience a must. Fax re- sume to Janice: 905-430-6416. CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential and Commercial Pickering, Markham, Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" OSHAWA,main floor, 3-bedroom bungalow for rent. Long or short term. $1200/inclusive, includes fridge, stove, washer, dryer & parking. No smoking. Call (905)767-5350 AJAX South, 4-bedroom, 2-storey, finished basement, 50k in up- grades. A MUST SEE!!! Open House 18 Swanston Cres. Satur- day/Sunday 2-4. Michelle 905-426- 7044. BUILDER'S Designer Model home for sale. 3-bedroom bungalow, over 2000 sq.ft of finished space. $$$ Upgrades galore. Visit Dun- bury Homes Sales Centre at Mearns and Longworth Ave in Bowmanville to view or call 905- 623-3150. OPEN HOUSE,Sunday, Decem- ber 7, 2003, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 910 Walnut Street, Old Whitby, $325,000. Large Lot, 72'X130', 3 + 1 bdrms, large family kitchen (14'X25'), Large Master (14'X25') w/4 pc ensuite, 18X36 Inground pool, fin. bsmt, walking distance to schools (public & separate). 905- 666-1584 WHITBY DEMAND AREA 2-sto- rey, all brick, custom built. 2340sq.ft. plus new finished in-law basement apt. 4+1 bedrooms, 2-kitchens, ceramics, hardwood floors throughout, vac, security plus extras. A must see, asking $300,000. Call 905-666-5113 or 905-442-1207. LUXURY 2-bedroom Condo Tridel, Champlain model, 1890 Valley Farm.1100sq.ft., east view, 2 full baths, newer hardwood,solarium, ensuite laundry, large locker, in- door parking, $249,000. 905-831- 3077. LUXURY CONDO,700 Wilson Rd Oshawa, 1850-sq/ft, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, solarium, balcony, great room concept, southeast corner. Upgraded, tastefully decorated 905-436-8764 WHITBY Waterfront.gorgeous 3 bedroom + solarium condo. Beau- tiful 180-degree view. Great facil- ities: pool, gym, sauna & party room. 5 appliances, balcony, 2 parking spaces. Awesome loca- tion, walk to GO, even downtown. (905)718-9886 (905)668-3788 1100 SQ.FT.industrial commercial unit, in Ajax for sale with office, shop with overhead door, close to 401, (no automotive). Call (905)683-3622. INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL stor- age space in south Ajax - Truck level shipping,1800 sq. ft., current- ly using less than half, looking for partner to share. Call 905-626- 8286. OSHAWA,2 room carpeted office with sinks, newly renovated, 3 pc washroom, seperate entrance, $650 util incl. Flexible Terms 905-259-2552 PORT PERRY,2 commercial shops for rent, 1200 & 700 sq ft. Ideal for truck/auto repairs, lots of parking. Starting from $700/mo, in- cludes compressor usage. Call 905-440-0061 13 WILSON RD. S. OSHAWA - (Wilson/King). Beautiful lower floor for lease, suitable for office or small business. Approx. 750 sq. ft. For info. call 905-576-6999. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Vel- tri Complex, Bowmanville. King Street East. Office Retail Rental Space. Parking & Wheelchair Ac- cessible. Spaces available rang- ing from 390 sq.ft. to 2495-sq. ft. For more information call: 905-623 -4172 COURTICE,office or retail space fore rent. 950 sq. ft. Available im- mediately. 2651 Trulls Rd. S. (905) 436-2429 MIXED USE retail/office/commer- cial/light industrial space for rent in Southeast Oshawa Marwood Busi- ness Park, easy 401 access. From $5.00 PSF plus TMI. (905)404- 6562. WHITBY 575sq ft $863/month in- clusive; King & Park 1011 sq ft, $758/month + TMI; Simoce St. 2800sq ft, $2,333/mo + TMI or $284,900 sale. 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Please call 905-576-6724 905-242-4478 1-BEDROOM apartment in up- scale Lakefront neighbourhood. In- cludes separate laundry, satellite & 2 parking spaces. Lots of space & sunshine! Single: $800, Couple $1000. First/last required. Call (905)686-0066 or 416-450-2243 1-BEDROOM basement apart- ment in Whitby. Spacious, separ- ate entrance, full kitchen, bath- room, cable/utilities included. Available Jan 1st. $700/month, first/last. No smoking/pets. Street parking. Call (905)665-4880. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. $999.00 per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM.Russett Ave. Simcoe N., nicely decorated $870. good loca- tion, bright well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice neighbourhood, close to shopping, bus, utilities, heating, cable, parking included, Laundry facilities. No dogs. (905)576-2982. 2 BEDROOM apt., $875, available Jan.1, in very clean, quiet, well maintained building. Oshawa. Call (905)728-2969. A FAMILY RENTAL - North Oshawa, 4-bdrm, 2 bath. End unit townhouse, garage, 5 appliances, c/a, fenced yard, fin. bsmt. $1200/month + utilities. (905)440- 4961. AFAMILYRENTAL@aol.com AJAX - 2 bed. bsmt. apt.Sep. en- trance, avail. now/Jan. 1st. $675/+util. Also 3 BED. MAIN- FLOOR, parking, laundry first/last/no-pets/smoking.. Refer- ences. Feb. 1st. $975+util. 905- 686-8104; 905-767-2642 AJAX - Oxford Towers. Spacious apartments, quiet bldg, close to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2-bdrm $965/mo, avail Jan. 1st; 3-bdrm $1065/mo, avail Dec & Jan. 1st. (905)683-8421 or (905)683-5322 AJAX - Professionally built one bedroom legal basement apart- ment. Separate entrance, new ap- pliances, 4 pc. bath, shared laun- dry, parking. All inclusive $800/mo. No smoking/pets. 905-428-0162. AJAX CONVENIENT location, basement, one bedroom, living room, bathroom, small kitchenette, clean, spacious, mostly furnished, suit job transfer, student, no smok- ing/pets. $580 inclusive. parking. (905)426-2262 AJAX TWO BEDROOM basement apartment, in executive home in beautiful lakefront area. Extra high ceiling with big, bright windows in every room. Shared laundry, sep- erate entrance, lots of parking, Suitable for non smoking, profes- sional couple or single person. $900 inclusive including satellite cable. Available Jan. 15th. Call (905) (905)686-1003 AJAX,quiet, clean 1 bedroom apartment, $500 plus. Call (416)409-4928 or (416)728-0479 AJAX,Westney/Hyw#2, 1-large bedroom, walk out, legal basement apt. 4-pc ensuite. Upscale neigh- borhood. Bright & beautiful. No pets/smoking, available immedi- ately, $750/inclusive, 905-619- 0803, 416-895-5403 AJAX- executive condo, 2 bed- room, 5 appliances, parking, lock- er, A/C, $1300 inclusive. Available immediately. Call Leslie Benc- zik.com Re/Max (905)477-0011 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Courtice, 2 bed. apt. in duplex. All inclusive, Laundry on site, 2-car parking. $850/mo. Also available 2 bed. immaculate $1100/mo. 905- 435-2470. AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, carpeted, newly painted, with bal- cony, close to bus, shopping, all utilities included, first/last required, no pets, 1 bedroom $825, 2 bed- room $925, 3 bedroom $ 1,025. Call (905)767-2565 BAYLY / LIVERPOOL - Clean, bright, newly renovated one bed- room plus den basement, seperate entrance, near Go, parking, laun- dry utilities. Inc. No smoking, small dog ok, $800 (416)269-2713 BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BRAND NEW one bedroom base- ment apt. Whitby. Walkout, very bright, spacious, walk to Go, park- ing/laundry, no pets/smoking. $775/mo. inclusive. Avail. immedi- ately. (905)430-0168 CENTRAL OSHAWA one bed- room for December and January $750 plus hydro, two bedrooms, February $825 plus hydro. Well maintained building. Call Mon-Fri 9-5 p.m. (905)723-0977 CHURCH/HWY 2.Immaculate 2 & 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/shopping. Go. (416) 444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. COURTICE RD/HWY. 2 - large 2 bedroom basement apt. Jeffreys bungalow. Sep. entrance/laundry- room, $900/all inclusive. Avail. Jan. 1st. (905)434-7547 DOWNTOWN Loft master+2 bed- room Oshawa, 2 full washrooms, large eat-in kitchen, huge back- yard, near all amenities, Available immediately. Clean responsible tenants wanted. (647)272-8511 EXECUTIVE BASEMENT Apt., Liverpool/Finch. Large 1-bedroom, livingroom, kitchen, 4pc. bath, laundry, c/air, parking, separate entrance. Near 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Dec 1st. $800/month inclusive. No pets. (905)839-9032 LARGE 3-bdrm apt. Oshawa. Avail. immediately. Fridge, stove. $910+utilities. First/last. Call week- days 9 a.m. - 4 :30 p.m.(905)725- 9991 or leave message. LOVELY MUST SEE,2-bedroom lower level of Whitby home. Own entrance, laundry full kitchen. Available Dec.15, settle in for Christmas. (905)721-0868 days & evenings. MAGILL/WESTNEY walk-out 2-bdrm bsmt, close to amenities, 1-parking. Available immediately. No smoking/pets. (905)427-6622 or (905)428-8656. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, December lst/January lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 NORTH WHITBY - immaculate spacious 2 bedroom apartment in beautiful neighborhood, private en- trance, parking, air, laundry, util- ities, cable, pool and patio. Backs onto ravine. No smoking, $l,l00/month. lst/last references. Available Jan. lst Call (905) 666- 5248 ONE BEDROOM apt, downtown Pickering, $845 + hydro, laundry, available. Jan. 1. (905)686-3344. OSHAWA - Bright one-bedroom main-floor, large yard, close to Hospital. No smoking/pets. Suit- able for mature responsible per- son. $625/mo+utilities available January 1st. Mike 905-697-8166 OSHAWA - near Oshawa centre, newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment, in small, clean building, Suit older persons. $725 plus hy- dro. Phone (905)839-4659. OSHAWA - Spacious sparkling 1-bdrm, main floor of quiet house, avail. immediately. $750/mo inclu- sive, 1-parking, private entrance. First/last. (416)284-7502 OSHAWA close to 401, 2 & 3 bed- room apartments available any- time, separate entrances. No pets. Call 905-433-8862. OSHAWA NEAR GM - clean, quiet, basement, hydro/cable/inter- net, bathroom incl. Shared kitchen, laundry, phone. No parking. Work- ing mature gentleman preferred. $425 first/last 416-888-4905 OSHAWA Simcoe/Olive, clean freshly painted, 2-bedroom apt. Available immediately, 1 free park- ing, coin laundry on site. Utilities included, $750. No dogs, first/last. Call Bob (905)924-6075. OSHAWA,2-bedroom available, small very clean quiet building, freshly painted, carpeted, updated decor, parking included, laundry on site. $690plus hydro. Available immediately. (905)434-9844. OSHAWA,2-bedroom Bloor/Park area. Well maintained, Clean, quiet bldg. Near shopping, 401, Go, bus. First/last, references re- quired. No pets. Seniors Special. Available Dec 1st. (905)571-4576 OSHAWA,Harmony/Olive area. Bright, spacious, 1-bedroom base- ment apt. C/A, laundry, seperate entrance, 1-parking. Suit working adult, no smoking. $710/inclusive, first/last/references. Available February 1st. Call 905-571-4373 PICKERING - Liverpool/Kingston Rd. large 2 bed. basement apt. Full bathroom, kitchen, cable, par- kingX2, sep. entrance, shared laundry, $800/mo. inclusive. Avail. immediately. (416)660-7237 PICKERING GO/LAKE Nice 1 bed. quiet bsmt. apt. Heated ceramic tile floor. Suits single/non- smoker. Util, sep. entr, parking, cable, laundry. Designer paint, soundproof. $660. Avail Now. Art: 905-420-3751 PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly - Large, 1000 sq ft, 2 bedroom basement, parking, laundry, separ- ate entrance, no pets/smoking. $975/month, available immediate- ly/December 15th. (905) 420-5492 PICKERING,1-bdrm basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. im- mediately Non-smoking. $600 plus utilities.No pets. (905)839-8388 PICKERING,2-bedroom base- ment large bright, 4 appliances, parking, close to schools, shop- ping. $850 +1/2 utilities. Avail. Dec. 1, call Mike days 905-427- 4077 ext. 24, eveinings 905-442- 0020. PICKERING,Whites/Bayly, bache- lor basement apartment, seprate entrance, parking, cable, A/C, shared laundry. First/last, work ref- erences. Suite single female. $650/month inclusive, Jan 1st (905)839-9271 PICKERING-large one bedroom basement apt. Bright, clean, quiet, close to Go and bus. Laundry, no pets. Non-smoker, parking for one. $750/inclusive. Call 905-420-3774 PICKERING- Whites Rd/401, large bright 2 bed. basement apt. 4 ap- pliances, private entrance, full kitchen/bath, parking, air. No smoking. First/last. $875/inclusive. Move right in!!. (905)837-0227 CLASSIFIEDS E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com FIND IT FAST IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In Pickering Or Ajax Call: 905-683-0707 Ajax News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Saturday NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 03, 2003, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com QP assumes no liability when using svc. 18+. FM/03. 905-448-5000 416-724-4444 Browse ads FREE! LIVE CHAT! LIVE CHAT! VENDORS WANTED for the 8th Metro East Spring Home & Garden Show March 5, 6, 7 at the new Pickering Markets Trade Centre. For more info: 905-426-4676 Susan O'Brien, ext 226 Mark Fucella, ext 229 Lisa Matthews, ext 227 sobrien@durhamregion.com mfucella@durhamregion.com lmatthews@durhamregion.com 'Christmas From The Heart' Craft Show and Sale Sat. Dec. 6th, 10-4 p.m. Valley View Public School, 3530 Westney Rd. (n. of Taunton, in Village of Greenwood) Over 25 artisans and crafters, country store, raffle, tea room. Come Share The Spirit of The Holidays With Us. 905-683-6208. LARGE AUCTION Antiques, Collectables & Household From Two Cobourg Estates. To be held at Classique Country Auctions at Cobourg Burnham St. N. of the 401 Hwy on Sunday, December 7/03 at 11am. Viewing from 9am day of sale. Fridge, stoves, old cupboards, assorted linens, press-back chairs, antique dining set 9 pcs., old post cards, dressers, end tables, trunk, hall mirror, sofa bed, day bed, quilts, futon, 12-place setting of china, book shelves, ent. centre, old LPs, books, china, glass, pottery, and much much more, something for everyone. Owner, Auctioneer not responsible for loss, damage or injury while attending. Sale conducted by CLASSIQUE COUNTRY AUCTIONS. To book an auction, consign or for info please call 1-905-372-1225 or 1-888-633-1050. The Professional Estate Settlers Antiques, Estates, Liquidations, Farms - Our Place or Yours ESTATE/POLICE AUCTION GRIST MILL AUCTION CENTRE, NEWTONVILLE DECEMBER 5TH, FRIDAY, 6 P.M. Selling the attractive contents from the home of John Parry, Cobourg and Bicycles from Durham Regional Po lice:8 pc. pecan dining room suite, Rd. oak table w/4 pressback chairs, 6 pc. Malcolm bedroom suite w/two single beds, corner what not, cont. beds, attrac- tive occ. tables, occ. chairs, child's carpet rocker, 2 pc. chesterfields, pr. art deco lamps, pr. glass painted lamps, lamps, paintings, prints, bookcase, computer desk, ant. rockers, Cooey 5 pc. padded bridge sets, glass, china, collectables, Lado Hawk electric guitar w/amp. rolling tool chest and cabinet sockets, gray wrenches, qty of bikes and various property merchan- dise items, etc. etc. Check website for updates. Pre- view after 2 p.m. Terms: Cash, app. cheque, visa, m/c, interac AUCTIONEERS FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, December 5th at 4:30pm 3 miles East of Little Britain on County Rd. 4 Refinished oak Hoosier cupboard, large concrete lawn jockey, 1930's shaped airplane peddle car, oak hall seat, 60 oak T-back chairs, oak Morris chair, wicker chairs, oak plant stands, umbrella stand, 3pc. bedroom suite, qty. records, chesterfield & chair, marble top coffee & end tables, 3 section oak stack- ing bookcase, qty. sports cards & 3 unopened cases, autographed 1954-55 Red Wings hockey Magazine by the Detroit Red Wings (including T. Sawchuck; G. Howe; T. Lindsey, T. Kelly, etc.) Midge & Ken Bar- bie dolls in original boxes (1960) Mod 1903, Spring- field 30-06 w/Scope, Winchester Mod 94 30-30, 1993 Buick Century (certified, e-tested, 150,000km), Ap- prox 320ft. of metal fence & gates, Frigidaire refrig- erator, front loading, washer, Hot Point dryer, 2 chest freezers, qty. china, glass, household & collectable items. Don or Greg Corneil, Auctioneers R.R. #1 Little Britain, 1231 Salem Rd. for more info call (705)786-2183 TWILIGHT AUCTION Thursday Dec. 4th, 5:00 P.M. (Viewing 4:00 P.M.) MacGregor Auctions located in ORONO.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Evening Auction features selection of General Household Contents, Col- lectables, Display Shelves, large silk screen camera, misc. furniture, Christmas related items, tools, books etc. NOTE TIME & DAY OF AUCTION MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and Collectibles for a Markham home, selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. 1 km west of Utica. TO INCLUDE:Chesterfield and chair, dining room suite, bedroom suite, entertainment unit, microwave, TV, VCR, prints, lamps, quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items.Terms:are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 *LARGE UNRESERVED AUCTION!* SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH,10:30AM Restaurant equipment, bar, commercial coolers, kitchen equipment, pool tables, fixtures and hardware & related items (st. st. kitchen wares, etc.). To be held in Lindsay 25/27 King Street, Commercial Complex, The Old P.J. Fac- tory. Terms: Cash, Visa, Interac, M/C. Don't miss it for full fax listing call. Calvin Mabee Auctions 705-454-2841 or 705-454-2431 or log on to www.auctionsfind.com/mabee AUCTION SALE Sun. Dec. 7th, 10:00 A.M. (Viewing 9:00) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO.Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Auction features articles from a Local Estate, Antiques, Furniture, Collect- ables, Glass & China. Call for details. MacGregor Auctions 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 SAT. DEC. 6th – 10 a.m. Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Household, Coins,SportsCards & Toys for local estates &RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT from a local restaurant owner @ Vanhaven Arena, 722 Davis Dr., Uxbridge. garyhill.theauctionadvertiser.com GARY HILL AUCTIONS 905-852-9538 / 1-800-654-4647 / Cell 416-518-6401 Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Hay- don ON Sat. Dec 6/03 @ 5:00 pm Collector coins and household items from a private estate in Bowmanville: Wardrobe, Secretary desk, Waterfall highboy, Dining table (5 legged) & 6 chairs, Bed chesterfield, TV, Drop leaf ta- ble/2chairs, Accent tables, Parlor Wood stove, Computer, Glass, China Christmas dec. and many accent pcs. Coin list available.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 1-866-357-5335 or 705-277-9829 Auctions every Thurs and Sat at WA RNERS AUCTION HALL COLBORNE check www.warnersauction.com for full listing or call 905-355-2106 DEC. 13 @ 10:00 am At Hampton Restaurant Corner of Taunton Rd and Old Scugog Rd at Hampton.Full line of restaurant equipmment and completely restored Nine end Tr actor and 1931 Hudson car,Honda Generator 5000w, Snow Blower, Stihl saw.Visit www.theauctionfever.com. Te r ms Cash or Cheque w/2pieces ID.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 PUBLIC AUCTION KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ESTATE & CONSIGNMENT OUR SPECIALTY 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering 3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd. “BIG ORANGE BARN” THURS., DEC. 4th *ANTIQUES- ESTATE CONTENTS *FINE FURNITURE LIQUIDATION *NEW FURNITURE *BEDROOM & DININGROOM SUITES For more info or for consignment, please call Victor Brewda - Auctioneer (Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) 905-683-0041 CHRISTMAS TREES Cut your own $25 ANY SIZE tax incl. Fresh cut trees $10 & up tax incl. TREE STANDS & BAGS AVAILABLE • FREE CANDY CANES FOR KIDS WATSON TREE FARMS (905) 263-8858 WHITBY - Thickson Rd. Exit off 401, North 8 km to Conlin Rd. then East 1.5 km OR 3 km West of Durham College. Free Tree Shaking & Baling. OPEN DAILY: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m . BOWMANVILLE - Waverley Rd., Exit off 401, North 18 km on Durham 57 Free Tree Baling. Free Hot Chocolate. OPEN FRI., SAT., & SUN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Cut Your Own or PreCut Spruce, Pine & Fir RABBIT Wants Work! Doing Magic for Children's Parties and All Occasions. Have my own Magician Call Ernie (905)668-4932 8 Th Annual 100!! Vendors! Admission $2.00 Children under 12 Free Hwy 401 O live Ave. King St.Harmony Rd. A ll proceeds to school functions D onevan Collegiate CRAFT SHOW Sat. & Sun. Dec.6 th & 7 th Sat.10:00 am - 4:30 pm Sun. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Dr. F.J. Donevan Collegiate 250 Harmony Rd. S. (Harmony at Olive) Watch for signs. Taylor Ave. DCI AJAX PICKERING HEALTH CENTRE Please Call (905) 683-2320 ext 1501 In lieu of flowers....... May the knowledge that this gift is helping others be of comfort to you at this time. HUTTON, Isabelle (nee Ellis) - Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, November 30th, 2003 at the age of 88. Long time member of the Ajax Seniors Club. Predeceased by loving husband Harry. Sadly missed by children Gail (David) Davies of Whitby, Neil (Gail) Hutton of Hanover, Harry (Christine) Hutton of England. Sadly missed by her sisters and brother, grandchildren, great-grandchil- dren, nieces and nephews. Friends may call at OSHAWA FUNERAL SERVICE "Thornton Chapel" 847 King St. West (905-721-1234) for visitation on Wednesday, December 3rd from 7-9 P.M. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, De- cember 4th at 11:00 A.M. Memorial Donations to the Charity of Your Choice would be appreciated. REALY great quiet area. 2 bed- rooms, close to park, 1 block to bus.Va cant, ready to move in. $750. 905-720-2812 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean quiet building, across from park. Close to down- town. Daily activities incl.. All util- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. www.realstar.ca. Open house- Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. RENTER$ Stop Paying Your Landlord's Mortgage Free Report Reveals How Easy It Is To Buy Your Own Home Free Recorded Message 1-800-417-7295 ID#7051 Remax Ability Real Estate Ltd SIMCOE ST. N.Oshawa, Over 2,000 sq. ft. 3 bedroom luxury penthouse suite, air, 5 appliances, wood burning fireplace, Must be seen to appreciate. $1,925 plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SOUTH AJAX,bedsitting, upper level, furnished or unfurnished, parking, quiet mature working adult preferred, $550/mo. no pets, (905)686-3299. SUITE SALE OSHAWA VERY SPACIOUS 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Close to schools, shopping centre, Go Station. Utilities included. Seniors Discounts Call (905)728-4993 TESTA HEIGHTS -2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available Dec/Jan/Feb. Con- veniently located in Uxbridge in adult occupied building. Weekly tenant activities. Call (905)852- 2534. www.realstar.ca Open house 12-4 Sat/Sun. THORNTON GARDEN, new apt. sep. entrance, air, laundry facil- ities, cable, 1-parking, 1-bdrm. near all amenities, no smok- ing/pets, first/last/references, avail- able now, (905)430-7063 WHITBY 1 BEDROOM Apartment in triplex. January 1st. No pets, one parking spot. $650 plus hydro. 905-259-6223. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom units available, park like setting, close to downtown, low rise building, laun- dry facilities, balcony, parking. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY,Rossland/Cochrane, 1-bedroom basement apartment. Well maintained, extremely clean, quiet Crt. Private entrance, A/C, appliances, first/last. No pets/smoking. $775/inclusive. Available Jan/Feb 1st. (905)665-3314 WHITBY,small 1-bedroom base- ment apartment downtown, close to shopping. $700/month includes shared laundry, all utilities + appli- ances, 1 parking. Immediate. No smoking. After 6pm 905-706- 5200. WHITES/FINCH,2-bdrm bsmt, very clean, full kitchen, parking, separate entrance. No pets. Avail. immediately. $950/mo inclusive, Call (905)421-8865 WHITBY WATERFRONT CONDO - gorgeous 2 bdrm., walk to the "GO", walk downtown, with water- front trail at your door. Fitness cen- tre, indoor pool and party room. Available Jan. 1/04. Call 905-718- 9886 or 905-668-3788. A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR OWN HOME! From $550/month OAC.FREE - up to $10,000 cash back to you. $32,500+family in- come. No down payment re- quired! For spectacular results, Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- lis@sympatico.ca. 2/3 BEDROOM bungalow, down- town Whitby, 4 appliances. Very clean, updated, large yard, park- ing, $1080 plus utilities. No pets/smoking. References, first/last 905-626-2607 days, (905)668-9088 evenings. AJAX - COZY 2 plus bedrooms, main level, across from park, short or long term, suit single/couple, no smoking, $l,300 inclusive. Avail- able immediately. (905)619-0904 AJAX,3-bedroom house, renovat- ed, finished basement. Perfect for couple or small family. No smok- ing/pets. Available January. $1350 plus utilities. Call 905-428- 9101. AJAX, COZY newly renovated 3-bedroom, dining room home for rent. Hardwood floors, front veran- da, back deck, large private fenced yard with view. Beside school. $1175/month+utilities. 905-426- 5894 leave message, 807-628- 0225 AJAX,large 3-bedroom house, hardwood floors, deck, parking, laundry, available Dec 15th. $1150 plus utilities. Also 1 large base- ment apt., separate entrance, $750 plus utilities. Non-smoking, no pets. (905)426-6060 AVAILABLE Dec 1st, main floor 3-bedroom house, close to all amenities and 401. C/A, fridge, stove, very clean, $1250 plus 1/2 cable. No pets, adults preferred. References. Call (905)728-9175. EAST OSHAWA Large 3+1 bed- room home, finished rec-room, walkout to large deck, garage, gas heat, c/air, quiet street, no pets/smoking, references. First/last $1250/mo+utilities. (905)576-8522, 905-242-7167 OSHAWA COUNTRY Executive 4,000 sq. ft 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 baths triple car garage. This home is well appointed with a million-dollar view. The successful tenants will sign a yearly rental agreement. Available December 2003, $2000 per month. Brokers Protected. For Further information please contact 905-434-2447. OSHAWA- 3-BEDROOM upper level of house, approx 1300sq.ft. New ceramic, hardwood, very clean, large deck, 5 appliances, parking, no pets. First/last, credit approval. $1100 plus. Available (905)424-9115 SOUTH PICKERING,3-bedroom bungalow, 6 appliances, 1 full bath, 2 half-baths. Finished base- ment, near Go, shopping, schools. No smoking/pets. First/last. Jan. 1st. $1500/month plus utilities. (905)837-9214 WEST WHITBY, 4-bdrms, 2,800sq ft home, 3 baths, backs onto ra- vine, h/w flooring throughout, non- smoking, first/last. $1625+. Near all amenities. Avail. Dec. 1st. Call 905-666-8639 WHITBY,new three bedroom de- tached house, $1,990 plus utilities. First/last. December 1. Days (647) 229-2035 Evenings (905)686 -8783 after 6 p.m. WONDERFUL WHITBY excellent mature location. Large sidesplit 3-bdrm, finished basement, living- room w/fireplace, diningroom, fab- ulous layout, even a pool. Close to schools, shopping, transportation, available immediately (905)718- 9886 (905)668-3788. OPEN HOUSE:3-bedroom th, 1975 Memory Lane, Unit 16, Pick- ering (Kingston/Liverpool) Sun. 10- 2pm. (416)724-0404 PICKERING Waterfront, must see! 2+bedroom, lakeview balconies, 1700 sq ft, 5 appliances, garage parking, A/C, high tech. Available immediately, no pets/smoking. $1600 plus utilities. (416)750- 3799 TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms with/without garage. 3 appliances, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- star.ca. Open house Wed., Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. A SPOTLESSLY CLEAN -Ross- land/Garden. Whitby. furnished bedroom, central air, bus at door. Cable. Non-smoking, suit quiet person. Near amenities. $400/month first/last (905)665- 8504 AJAX - 2 nice clean rooms, $350/monthly. Available immedi- ately. Call (905)427-6106 AVAILABLE immediately- Oshawa, furnished room, bright very clean house, share kitchen & bathroom, run of house, non- smoker, parking, laundry, near all amenities, $440/month. 905-424- 0881 OSHAWA.Large bed/setting room, private bath, parking, share kitchen/laundry. Near bus stop. Working female smoker preferred. $400 monthly, call Darlene 905- 728-3093 after 8pm or 905-242- 3915. WHITBY SPACIOUS basement - 3 rooms, available immediately. Suit female. Parking & laundry fa- cilities included. Each $400/month inclusive. Call 905-665-4676 A BEAUTIFUL 4 bedroom town- house to share preferably with non smoking female, bedroom fur- nished or not, underground park- ing included. White's Rd./Picker- ing. (905)420-0958 BEAUTIFUL home to share with female or male, students wel- comed. North Whitby, $625/month inclusive. Includes jacuzzi, work- out room, cable, laundry, own fridge. (905)432-6454 SINGLE FEMALE preferred - share accommodations in town- house near Simcoe/Taunton. Wa- ter, parking, laundry included. Non -smoker/no pets. $375/month. Share hydro & cable 3 ways. 905- 571-2761 (leave message) or 905- 431-7771. WHITBY share luxury house, $550., fireplace, cable, laundry fa- cilities, parking. Short term Avail- able. No lease. Call 416-427-7892. CLEARWATER Florida, 2-3 bed- room furnished manufactured homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- gree hot tub, minutes to beaches and major attractions, NHL Hockey ($11/seat), Blue-Jay/Yankee base- ball. Children welcome. Photos shown in your home. $375/weekly (less than motel) (905)683-5503. FOUND - ALTONNA/SHEPHERD, brown tabby, short haired male, 1 - 2 years old. (905) 509-1391 I'M SIMON,and I'm lost. I'm a 12 yr. old neutered male cat vacation- ing in Brooklin, while my owner went away. I got home-sick and went back to my home in Oshawa (Simcoe & Beatrice) but couldn't get in. If you see me, please call my Mom 905-431-8045, I really miss her! LOST:Ta bby Cat. Grey, thick black stripe down back, tiger stripes down sides. 6yrs old, 11lbs, green eyes, house-cat, no collar. Not declawed. Missing from Liverpool/Finch area. Call 905-420-8689, reward for the safe return. REWARD! LOST BLACK & white cat, male, 2 years old. Hurley Rd./Pickering Beach Area (905)683-1132 NICE GUY, young 50's. Tall~slim~clean~well-off. Wishes to meet nice girl, 40-50 slim~attractive~non-smoker for dating~friendship~maybe more. Don't spend the holiday's alone. E-mail me, lets talk svnt9vet@yahoo.ca WEDNESDAY,November 19th around 1:00 at the gas station on Thickson Road. After paying for my purchase, I turned around and you gave me a big smile, As I started to walk away I glanced back at you twice and you stood there in the pouring rain smiling back. We never spoke. Do you re- member what I was wearing? I'll visit the gas station every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 1:00 until December 31st looking for you (weather permitting). LIVE-IN nanny, Pickering, includes house work. Call (905)831-6295. AFFORDABLE loving daycare, non smoking, reliable/experienced, mother of 2. Steps to Glengrove P. S.on St. Anthony Daniels bus/route. Large fenced backyard. Playroom / crafts / outings. Snacks/ lunch. Valley Farm Rd./ Kingston Rd. Near PTC. Referenc- es. Call Debbie (905) 839-7237 ALTONA, HWY#2,beautiful home daycare, full/part time space avail- able. Jan 1, from 3 months to 4 years, Fluent English and Hungar- ian. Receipts. Call Judit, (905)509- 5802 Dixie/Finch New home daycare. Snacks, lunches provided. Fun activities, indoor/outdoor play CPR/First Aid. 18 months-4 yrs References Available. Carmelina 905-837-1602. LICENSED CHILDCARE for in- fants to 12 years, full or part time care in a safe home environment. Caregivers are screened and regu- larly inspected. Receipts. DUR- HAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAYCARE (905)509-1207 or toll free 1-877-236-2959 PROVIDING excellent care. All ag- es, full or part time, homemade meals, large play area, fully fenced, happy environment, crafts, games etc. Receipts, references. (905)686-8719 LIVE-IN caregiver for elderly couple. Housekeeping, cooking. References. 905-565-1854. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- es from $9.99, luggage from $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- 1177. A King pillowtop mattress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $650. 416-746-0995 ABSOLUTE BARGAIN.Mirror sliding doors. We are the manufac- turers. Any size. Delivered and in- stalled. Multiple room discount. 416-618-8805 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES-Large se- lection of new & used appliances. Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why wait, but it now! Visit our show- room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas St.W.Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- ulate condition. Also large capacity washer, $275 and dryer, $200 or $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 (Oshawa) APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 BAR CABINET custom made, solid oak, includes fridge. Mint condition. $1600-obo. 905-435- 0775 - snp BED,queen pillowtop, orthopedic Mattress set, never used, still packaged, cost $1025, sell $450. 416-741-7557 BEST QUALITY rebuilt major ap- pliances in Ontario. Showroom and warehouse full. All Ontario Ap- pliance Clinic, 111 Dundas St. W., Whitby. (905)668-9444. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free esti- mates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and surrounding area. Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam (905)686-1772 CARPETS.Laminate and vinyl sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet including pre- mier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- mate. Mike 905-431-4040 CHRISTMAS TOYS - Over 70 pre- viously loved Lego sets, many with original boxes, also NERF, JU- RASIC PARK and more. (905)837- 0158 COMPUTER FOR CHRISTMAS - clean quality complete Pentium 3 system with 15" monitor. 128MB Ram, modem, CD, floppy, Ether- net, USB ports, keyboard/speak- ers/mouse, only $300. Can deliv- er/set-up (905)439-4789 COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computers Services. Christmas Special: CD-RW Upgrade only $50 installed w/purchase on any com- plete system. P2-350 Tower com- plete system $219.; P3-450 com- plete systems $299; Complete systems includes: 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse. All internet ready. Layaway Plan, Warranty (90 days) and Other Accessories. Call (905)576-9216 or www.speed- line.ca/bitsandbytes CUSTOM Made kitchen cup- boards and counter top. White ash colour cupboards 2' high by 9' wide and beige counter top. Ideal for small kitchen, bathroom or cot- tage. (905)697-9462 (snp) CUSTOM-MADE Full length, light fox, detachable hood paid $5500, asking $1500. Waist-length red/white fox fur jacket, imported from England. Paid $3500, asking $1000. Excellent condition, Size 7/8. (905)576-4036 FARM Fresh Meats, Support your local farmer. Buy Canadian. Sides of beef, gov't inspected, cut and wrapped included, 300 lbs. and up. $2.19/lb. Free delivery. 905-852- 7997. FOR SALE:All electric hospital bed, 2 years old, good condition, asking $800. Call evenings (905)898-1761 or (905)844-9382 FOR SALE:Oval dark stained din- ingroom table with 4 chairs, seats 8, $500. Can deliver. Call John 416-704-8955. FULL length Blue Fox fur coat, size 10-12, $3500 OBO. Call (905)665-7334 HOT TUB 2003 all options, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 KENMORE fridge & stove, harvest gold colour $375/pair; 1989 Dodge Dynasty, needs fuel pump, $495. Call (905)626-3922, (905)426- 1052 LUIGI'S FURNITURE celebrates Christmas with a huge clearance sales. Why wait for boxing day for savings we offer now! Palliser leather is at the lowest prices of the season. Simmons mattress sets from $449/set. Twelve years later, still offering spring mattress- es from $89. Ten different styles of futons, always in stock, starting at $165. Reduced prices on all our floor models, recliner sofas, chairs, sectionals, all leather sofas, fu- tons, wing chairs, bunk beds, bed- room suites, etc. Bean bags are back. Most popular "gift" in store. Luigi still offers the best quality at the lowest price. We also meet or beat all prices. Luigi's Furniture, 500 King St. West, Oshawa (905) 436-0860. (Still across from Sears, Oshawa Centre. MOVING SALE - 7 pc. pecan din- ing room set, $l,500. 6 pc. black lacquer bedroom $1,200. Both like new. Beige sofa and love $200. Glass dinette $100., sofa $100., plus more. Telephone (905)263- 8024 PIANO SALE -digitals from $995. Keyboards from $199. Save 10% on all floor models. For more info. call 905-720-4948 or visit: www.alexandrovkeyboards.com NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Recondi- tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- tioned washers $199/up, new and reconditioned coin operated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480/up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appli- ances. Call us today, Stephen- son's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts.154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 NORWEGION BLUE FOX COAT, 14-16, $1,000 OBO. Trombone, Jupiter model 132 with hard. case, nearly new $400. (905)571-7342 PIANO Technician available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes and models of acoustic pianos. Re- conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. Gift Certifi- cates available. Call Barb at 905- 427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa, MC, Amex PIANOS & CLOCKS -ALL FLOOR STOCK CURRENTLY ON SALE - Roland digital pianos, Samick pia- nos, also sale on Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS Play backed-up games. XBOX Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 Chip: $150 (vs 1-7), $200 (vs 8, 9). Mo- bile computer repairs, virus protec- tion, firewalls, internet sharing, net- working, parts/accessories. North End Oshawa. (905)924-2097 POOL TABLES - 8' and 9' slate billiard tables, Foosball/Jettoni ta- ble and table hockey for sale. Call (905)420-6113 QUALITY FUNITURE,kitchen, dining and bedroom sets, tables, leather furniture, fish tank & more! Call (905)723-9073 (Whitby) QUEEN 5-pc bedroom in black 2-yr $1400; oak pedestal table 4 chairs $300; girl's white 6pc double bedroom $500; Matching sofas 2-yrs $600; sofa & chair 3-yr $550; fridge $200; 10-pc diningroom 1930s $650. 905-260-1236 RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF tickets for sale. Will also purchase. (905)626-5568 READY TO PAINT CERAMIC Bisque. Large, unique variety. Christmas, garden, animals. 905- 473-2024 or dianne@ceramic.ca RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, and new TV's. Full warranty. Paddy's Market, 905 -263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 416-873-9141 www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com panion1. htm STOP! CIRCLE! CALL!5 pc solid oak kitchen set. 4 chairs, pedestal table. Paid $1200, asking $500 o.b.o. Call 905-697-8850 snp TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ville 905-623-5258. VENDORS Wanted at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000 - 6,000 people per weekend. Rents start $245 per month for indoor space. Ask us about our specials. Located 2 min. North of 401 between Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call (905)436-1024 WHIRLPOOL,washer & dryer, less than 1 yr. old in perfect condi- tion. asking $800 pr., 416-835- 1090. CASH PAID for plastic car models. Built or still in the box. 905-435- 0747. WANTED - honest reliable TOY WHOLESALER for small business based in Ajax. Call (905)427-6566 WANTED - Looking for used six string acoustic guitar, Gibson or Martin. Please call Troy 905-435- 9960. WANTED POOL TABLE,will re- move. Call Randy (905)432-9299 WANTED:bedroom sets, dining- room sets, livingroom furniture and oak or maple kitchen sets. (905)260-1236 COMPUTER Troubleshooter- Specializing in building, upgrading and repairing all computers. Your location or mine. Very competitive rates. For a free estimate call Gilles at 905-242-6577 2 SEAL point & 1 flame point Him- alayan kittens, Ready for Christ- mas! first shots, raised with kids. 905-434-7184. BLACK & YELLOW Lab puppies for sale, CKC registered, first shots, dew claws & dewormed. Ready to go. $800. Call (705)738- 6883 JACK RUSSELLS excellent line- age & temperaments, vet-checked, first shots, dewormed, broken coat tan/white male, rough coat white female, smooth coat tan/white fe- male, Pam 905-683-4214. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS farm raised Golden Retriever pups, first shots, dewormed, ready to go. We have mother and father on farm. Call 905-352-2753 K.D.PET SERVICES. Working? Going Away? We offer dog walk- ing/care taking, pet//house sitting, Fully bonded, insured with pet first aid. Affordable, reliable. For Dur- ham Region. 416-670-7387kdpet- services@rogers.com. PUPPIES,Samoyed, Schnauzer, Yo r kies, Shitzu, Minpin, Poodle & Poodle X's, Shelties, Dober- man, Golden Retrievers, Goldie Poos, Chihuahua x, Boxer -X, Pe- kingese. (ALSO Britnui Spaniels, Jack Russell's, German Shep- pards & German Pointers $250 each). Collie-X's, Sheppard-X's $175 each. Kittens, Himalayan's & Persians. 905-831-2145. Groom- ing Services avail. PUREBRED Lasso Apso Puppies for sale, $400.00. Call 905-987- 4717, leave a message. UMBRELLA COCKATOO with cage for sale. Very friendly. Asking $1600. Call (905)987-1871. $4500 OR best offer, 1994 LeSa- bre, 3800 V6. (905)433-7548 1957 Chev Belaire. 2 Door Post, rolling shell, no drive train, no in- terior, new floors installed. $6500 OBO. E-mail pics available. 905- 753-2540. 1981 MERCEDES 280, German model, body in excellent condition, $1200 obo. Call (905)666-4028. 1984 OLDSMOBILE DELTA 88, great winter beater. No more emis- sions after Jan. 1st. $500 obo. Af- ter 6 p.m. 905-436-6313. 1988 BUICK CENTURY LTD., 2.8 litre, v-6, a/c, power windows and locks, cruise. Very clean interior. $l,500 certified and e-tested. Call 905-686-7277. 1988 OLDS CIERA - low mileage, 93kms., new brakes and tires, ex- cellent condition. $1750 obo. Call 905-435-0273. 1990 FORD THUNDERBIRD LX Fully loaded. JBL Audio System. White with black leather interior. 197,000-km. New tires. e-tested, will certify. Best Offer. 905-259- 5425 1990 MAZDA 323,297,000km, standard 5-speed, good winter car, as is, $700. 905-426-0631 1990 MERCURY Grand Marquis fully loaded. 184,000-km, passed emission test Nov 2003. Good working order. $1500-obo. as is. (905)839-6838 1992 DODGE SPIRIT,auto, 200,000-km, excellent running condition, very little rust. $1500. as is. (905)683-9028. 1993 Buick LeSabre, loaded and mint . 127,000 klms., $4995. Cert & E-tested. (905)986-4445 1994 CORSICA 6-cyl, 4 door, AM/FM cassette, white, good body/drive train, e-tested. Needs listed work to certify. ,$850. 905- 426-5335 1996 Hyundai Accent, $2999. 1996 Sunfire $2999. 1996 Neon $2999. 1993 Regal $2999. Other from $1899 & up, certified & e-test- ed. (Kelly & Sons since 1976) 905-683-7301 or 905-686-0486 1996 PLYMOUTH Grand Voyager, 178k, good condition, very clean, as is. $5000 obo. Call 905-686- 8273. 1997 CHEV CAVALIER,z24, au- to, 2 dr., 2.4, 123k., black, air, am- fm stereo, cd, power windows, sunroof, locks, mirrors, cruise, abs, excellent, certified, e-tested, $6,895. (905)430-1106 1997 HONDA Civic LX 4-door, 5-spd, p/s, p/b, abs, 2-front air- bags, cross control, cd player, mint condition, 140,000kms, certified, E-tested, $8300 O.B.O. 905-431- 2467, 905-697-5780 or 905-440- 5813. 1998 CADILLAC Catera, mint condition, numerous options, leather interior, new tires, 62,600klms., certified, $13,700. Call Donna (905)-666-1814 cell 905-432-0554. 1998 SATURN SL1,great car, green, 4 cyl., 4 dr., auto, 80,000 kil., a/c, disc player, new tires/brakes, e-tested, must sell. $6,800.Telephone (905)723-8103 1999 CHEV CAVALIER 2.2-L, 4-door, tilt, cruise, a/c, pulse wip- ers, p/w,p/b,p/l, stereo cassette, excellent condition, 159,000-k. will certify & e-test, asking $5900. (905)623-0755 2000 Sunfire,4 dr. auto, air, low klmss, $6995. cert & E-tested. (905)986-4445 2001 GRAND AM red, 2 door, 5-speed, 4 cylinder, 32,700 km. Asking $14,000. Phone 905-697- 1737. 98 ALTIMA GXE, black, 5 speed, 89klms., new tires /brakes, CD, air, power package, $10,800 OBO. call (905)430-6473. 98 SUNFIRE well-maintained, no rust, power-steering, anti-lock brakes (new 2003), tilt wheel, trunk release, e-tested/certified. 98,000- k. $6,800. (905)728-4772. Lady driven (reason for sale, bought new) ABOUT TO PURCHASE a pre- owned car or truck? We have qual- ity vehicles like a 2000 Focus SE sedan starting from as little as $228/month. Taxes incl. No down payment necessary OAC. 2000 Windstars starting at $269/month. We welcome people who are cred- it challenged. We are committed to get you driving today! Royal Woods Ford Lincoln, 3260 Hwy #7, Pickering. (905)686-2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 or check us out at www.royalwoods ford.com SALES LIMITED ● Bad Credit ● Even Bankrupt Credit ● But need a car? Phone Mel Today 905-576-1800 All applicants accepted Downpayment or trade may be required. ●APR from 9.9% ● eg. Car $10,000 ● APR 19% ● Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months ●C.O.B.$4698.09 Rates vary depend on credit history NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2004 OR USED 95 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE 1-800-296-7107 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY NEW IMMIGRANT REFUGEE NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buyers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive? Lots of choices. Down or Tr ade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 JOHNNY JUNKER. Tops all for good cars and trucks or free re- moval for scrap. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 1995 JIMMY 4x4, 4 door, loaded, cert & E-tested, $7695.00 (905)986-4445 1996 GMC Sierra pick up truck, 178,000 km. Recently certified & e -tested. Runs well. $6,900. Call 905-623-4676. 1997 FORD EXPLORER LTD., black, fully loaded, V8, 154klms., excellent condition. Asking $12,000. Call (905)404-2605. 1989 DODGE CARAVAN,2.5 tur- bo, auto, ps, pb, 126K, everything works.Safety & e-tested. $1495. obo. 905-985-8039 1990 CARAVAN LE,air, pw, pl, pm, p-seat, cc, tilt, 132k, E-tested, $1200 obo. Oshawa 905-579- 2214. 1993 FORD AEROSTAR,good condition, 242,000kms, as is $1000 obo. Call (905)683-4422 1996 PLYMOUTH Voyager, very clean and well maintained, all highway klms., priced to sell $4,000 firm. Please call (905)720- 4605. WINTER rims for Honda. 15", per- fect CRV 07-01. Asking $135 Regan 905-426-9218. DRYWALL MUDDING TAPING FRAMING Call Jim (905)426-2971 All Work Guaranteed GUARDIAN ANGEL HEATING 24Hour Service Expert Repairs to all makes & models Professional installations A Company you can trust (905)428-0402 416-305-2957 Former Consumers Gas Inspector REAL HANDYMAN Small Job Specialist Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 SENIOR HANDYMAN, all repairs & renovations. Honest & Reliable Roy (905)426-7969 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 THE HONEST MOVER Professional Service Licensed - Insured Local - Long Distance Small - Large Moves Rubbish Removal (905) 665-0448 (905) 666-4868 FRIENDS and lovers dating ser- vice! Now with chat line! Durham's Own! Sometimes love is just not enough. Listen to the voice ads free. Women free to meet men. (905) 683-1110 Foxy Lady For the Ultimate Discreet Encounters In/Out calls open 9am-3pm (905) 442-6559 OSHAWA - Do wnto wn Aromatherapy Massage Russian-Best Service Fre e Parking & Shower Be st price, 7 days/wk. 103 Athol St. E. 905-576-1616 401 Athol St.E. K ing St .E.Simcoe St. S.#1 03 Bagot St. John St. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 03, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Remembering Our Loved Ones In C h r i s t m a s C h r i s t m a s C h r i s t m a s T r i b u t e s T r i b u t e s T r i b u t e s N o wNow P u b l i s h i n gPublishing o non S u n d a ySunday D e c . 2 1 , 2 0 0 3Dec. 21, 2003 D i d Y o u K n o w ...Did You Know... that if you place your Christmas Tribute with a color (or black & white) photo, your tribute will automatically appear on our milestonedurhamregion.com website For further information please call our Classified Sales Representative 905-683-0707 Tor.Line 1-416-798-7259 Local duo to perform charity benefit, Dec. 12 By Al Rivett Staff Editor DURHAM —Two For The Show will perform one for the disadvantaged in the region next month. The musical duo from Ajax, which includes bassist and singer Allan Mackay and gui- tarist and singer Rob Tyler, is ready to rock the house for a good cause at The Wing Shack in Whitby on Friday, Dec. 12. Mackay and Tyler are ask- ing everyone who attends the show that night to bring an unopened toy or to make a cash donation to Simcoe Hall Settlement House in Oshawa, which helps needy families and individuals throughout Durham Region. If you don't come with a toy, a $10 cover charge will be forwarded to Simcoe Hall Settlement House. Tyler notes it was a com- bined effort between the group and The Wing Shack owner Dave Hannah to bring the evening to fruition. Al- though the duo has done nu- merous charitable events, Tyler says once he and Mack- ay made contact with Simcoe Hall Settlement House, they knew it was a good fit and a worthwhile endeavour. "It just made total sense to us," says Tyler. "With all the support Durham Region has given us over the years, it made sense to do it. It blew me away the things like that (the level of need) going on in our community. And, Settlement House helps families, kids, and single moms in our com- munity." Tyler and Mackay acknowl- edge that they'll need the sup- port of friends and family to make the evening a success. "Because of our friends and family, we felt confident about doing a toy drive," says Tyler. Adds Mackay, "The people who come to see us have re- sponded to every community event we do." Sandra Sweet, the executive director at Simcoe Hall Settle- ment House, is elated. "It means everything to us at this time of year," says Sweet. "Although we care for the less advantaged children and families throughout the year, our concern deepens at Christmas time. I'm always overwhelmed when people take time out of their sched- ules to help out. It warms our hearts, that's for sure." Simcoe Hall Settlement House currently has 400 fami- lies registered for its Christ- mas aid program, but that number is expected to balloon to about 750 families in the weeks leading up to Christ- mas. The organization typical- ly provides three to five days of Christmas groceries, including fresh fruit and vegetables, gift certificates and toys to needy families, says Sweet. Two For The Show recently got back from performing at the Canadian Football League's Grey Cup in Regina. They played at a number of parties that surrounded the Grey Cup festivities as ambas- sadors from the CFL Ottawa Renegades, where they pro- vide the entertainment at home games. This winter, Two For The Show will be back as enter- tainers at the home games of the Toronto Rock National Lacrosse League team at the Air Canada Centre. New this season, the duo will be the hosts and emcees also. "They're going to allow us to put the guitars down and be on-field hosts," says Tyler. While they've been playing sporting events in Ottawa and To ronto for several years, they say they've never grown tired of the local Durham entertain- ment scene. "We still play a lot locally - all the regular haunts," says Tyler. "We love it even more now because we miss everybody," chimes in Mackay. The Wing Shack is at 1121 Dundas St. East, in Whitby. Anyone wishing to make a donation (cash, new toys, non- perishable food items) to Sim- coe Hall Settlement House can call 905-728-7525. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 PAGE B7 A/P C H R I S M O O S E C A P E R C H R I S M O O S E C A P E R CHRISMOOSE CAPER Feature appearing Friday, December 12, 2003. In Ajax, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Port Perry and Whitby. We are asking both the corporate and retail sectors in our area to join us in sending “Chrismoose” teddy bears to those in need in our area through our organizations, such as Durham Regional Police Food and Toy Drive, Denise House. T h e C o s t o f y o u r i n vo l v e m e n t w i l l b e Only $99 1) Your company name, logo, telephone number, etc. will be included on the Chrismoose Caper page. 2) One “Chrismoose Caper” Cuddly Plush Moose” with a tag identifying your company so the recipient will know who the Chrismoose came from. 14” TallCall Inside Sales Oshawa 905-579-4400 Ajax 905-683-0707 plus GST Add Our Style to Your Holiday Wardrobe HWY 401 between Brimley and McCowan One for the money Rob Tyler (left) and Allan MacKay are the musical duo ‘Two for the Show.’ The Ajax pair will be performing a charity concert to raise money for The Settlement House in Oshawa. The concert will take place at The Wing Shack in Whitby on Friday, Dec. 12. Two for the Show is the house band for the CFL football team, the Ottawa Renegades. News Advertiser photo/ A.J. Groen Keeping an eye on the sports scene Sports Editor Al Rivett Email Al with all your entertainment news at arivett@ durhamregion.com The News Advertiser This Week The Canadian Statesman Uxbridge Times-Journal Metroland Durham Region Media Group A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 3, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth • 1 Samuel • 2 Samuel • 1 Kings • 2 Kings • 1 Chronicles • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth •2 Chronicles • Ezera • Nehemiah • Esther • Psalms • Proverbs • Proverbs • Matthew • Mark • Luke • John • Acts • Romans • 1 Corinthians • 2 Corinthans • Galatains • Ephesians • Philipians • Colossians • 1 Thessalonians • 2 Thessalonians • Ecclesiastes • Song of Solomon • Isaiah • Jeremiah • Lementations • Ezekiel • Daniel • Hosea • Joel • Amos • Obadiah • Jonah • Micah • Nahum • Habakkuk • Zephaniah • Haggai • Zechariah • Malachi •Titus • JudeGenesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • Joshua • Judges • Ruth •Pastoral Perspective Truth & Culture Where You Will Grow The Significance of Christmas Dr. Greg Baker, Pastor FaithWay Baptist Church, Ajax To so many people in our Canadian culture, the real significance of Christmas is lost. For many in our country, Christmas this year will mean receiving and giving gifts. For others it will be visiting relatives and eating delicious food. For many it will mean Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, or other types of get togethers. Many will engage in more partying and reveling than usual. I am told that there are more alcoholic beverages sold, given and consumed during Christmas week than any other week of the year! For us to place the significance of Christmas upon the birth of Jesus Christ seems so insignificant in our world of indifference to the Word of God. Yet, it really wasn’t any different during the days when God’s Son was born. God seems to have chosen the seemingly insignificant things to truly impact the world with truth. Let me give an example. The prophet Micah prophesied that Bethlehem would be the birth place of Jesus Christ. Yet Bethlehem was a small place, of such slight importance as not to be named among the possessions of Judah in Joshua 15 and Nehemiah 11. But this was the place God chose! Upon this lowly place, honour was conferred through the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. At times it appears in present day society as if all is lost when it comes to the truth of the Word of God. But let us be reminded especially at this season of the year that the Lord God is in control. He is the Master at using insignificant things to confound the mighty of the day. In the Bible a jawbone of an ass was used by Samson and David fought a battle with just a stone and a sling! A raven fed Elijah, Moses used a shepherd’s rod as his scepter and the Lord said, “a little child shall lead them!” The world by and large ignored the birth of Jesus Christ much like the world is still ignoring the need for Jesus Christ in their life. If we are truly going to impact our CULTURE with TRUTH, then we must know the truth! Jesus Christ is “the way, the truth, and the life.” John 14:6 May we at this time of season turn our hearts toward that which will really matter in the end. May we allow Jesus Christ to have His rightful place in our hearts and in our lives. This is the significance of Christmas! 162 Rossland Rd. – Just East of Harwood Rd. in the Pickering Christian School Sundays 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon PASTOR DENNIS PENNER 905-831-8596 Dunbarton Fairport United Church November 30 - December 21, Sundays at 10:30 am The Drama of the Season. Our actors tell the story leading to Christmas. December 3 7:30 pm Spiritual Women’s Book Club December 7 10:30 pm White Gift Sunday December 21 9:00 & 10:30 am Communion December 21 7:00 pm Light in Our Darkness - Christmas service for the “un-merry” December 24 7:00 pm Family Christmas Service December 24 11:00 pm Traditional Carol Candlelight and Communion Service December 25 11:00 am Caroling at the historic Erskine Church (cemetary at Finch/Fairport) Monthly Events Staying Focused on the Purpose of Christmas As Christmas draws upon us it is important to maintain a focus of the purpose for the Season. For many it is a time when families gather to celebrate their love for one another. A time when relationships are rekindled, gifts are shared and we fellowship around a banquet of turkey and all the trimmings. It is at this time of year that we realize how important our loved ones are to us. But as the holiday draws closer it can be easy to get wrapped up in the moment and spend beyond what was originally planned. With interest rates low and creditors enticing us with pay later schemes the desire to buy can be strong. Don’t forget that January always follows December and with it comes the bill. This can be the worst hang-over of pressure and discouragement, negating the joy of Christmas. My desire for this Christmas is to see families celebrate the joy of Christmas to the fullest while entering into the New Year with no additional debt. As the song goes “to everything turns, turns, turns” there are cycles and so our economy goes in cycles. The low interest rates of today will be replaced by high rates and when this happens it will not be so easy to service the debt. What seems affordable today will not be tomorrow. I won’t go into details but on November 27, 2003 an article in the Globe and Mail titled “OECD outlook forecasts palpable recovery Says Canada should plan to raise rates” pointed out that the rapidly growing federal deficit in the United States could undermine the value of their dollar and drive long-term rates higher. Further, higher rates in the United States would probably drive rates higher in Canada. It is only a matter of time before the rate cycle changes for the higher. This is not meant to put a damper on Christmas festivities but that families would enjoy this time without the pressure of future financial burdens. Staying focused on the purpose of Christmas can help us maintain a balance. Christmas is for families and God is for families. Amazingly it was because God loved families and saw them as vitally important that He sent His Son Jesus. And when God sent His Son, He sent Him into a family with a mother and father and eventually siblings. This family celebrated the Jewish holidays. It is wonderful that when God was giving the children of Israel His commandments he also said “Three times a year you shall celebrate a feast to Me”. Jesus and His family would have celebrated these feasts together. God loves celebrations and he wants families to celebrate feasts to Him. This includes our Christmas celebration. Ultimately, it was God’s love for us that compelled His Son to lay down His life for the peoples of the world. And people make up families and those in Christ Jesus are of the family of God. Remember, Jesus is the Reason for the Season! Tim Young Durham Christian Fellowship Peace on earth and good will towards man Durham Christian Fellowship • Alpha Program • Principals of Leadership Seminars • Bible Study for Singles • Youth Group • Christmas Brunch Celebration Sunday, December 21, 2003 All are welcome, Admission is Free Call for details 905-831-8596 Joy to the world Faithway Baptist Church Special Christmas Events Christmas Musical - THE GREATEST GIFT Friday December 12th @ 7:30 pm and Sunday, December 14th @ 6:00 pm Great Music and stirring Dramatic Presentation Free will offering - Doors open one half hour before service Candlelight Christmas Service Sunday, December 21st @ 6:00 pm Christmas Eve Service Wednesday, December 24th @ 7:00 pm PROGRAMS December Meeting Place “The Great Get-Away” * OPERATION BACKPACK * TUESDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES * WOMENS SPIRITUAL BOOK CLUB * COUPLE ENRICHMENT * PARENTING * THE ART OF FAITH * SPIRIT CONNECTION * DIALOGUE WITH MUSLIMS * AUTISM PROJECT * BIBLE STUDY Dunbarton- Fairport United Church ERVING THE COMMUNITY Sunday Services 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Bible Study 9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. The Meeting Place 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. A Somewhat more traditional service Religious education J.K. - Gd. 12; 10:30 a.m. All ages children’s program - 9:00 a.m. 1066 Dunbarton Rd., Pickering, ON L1V 1G8 (905) 839-7271 e-mail: dfunited@dunbartonfairport.on.ca website: www.dunbartonfairport.on.ca/dfunited/ S Religion * for your mind * for your soul Y ou’re invited to a Christmas Musical at FaithWay Baptist Church Enjoy the vibrant sounds of a 60 voice choir coupled with a heartstirring dramatic Christmas story! *Childcare is provided for those age 3 and under * Admission is free “THE GREATEST GIFT” “THE GREATEST GIFT”TWO PRESENTATIONS: Friday, December 12th @ 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 14th @ 6:00 p.m. DOORS OPEN ONE HALF HOUR BEFORE EACH PRESENTATION Taunton Road and Salem in Ajax 905.686.0951 www.mitchellfamilybooks.com R.G. MITCHELL FAMILY BOOKS 2200 Brock Road (Dellbrook Plaza, North of Hwy 2) (905) 686-3090 It’s the season to come to Mitchell Family Books in Pickering. We have extended our hours, we’re open until 9pm every night now except on Saturday, but come see us late Saturday December 13th and December 20th. Don’t forget our 12 days of Christmas., especially December 13th for music day $16.99 for single CD’s and $22.99 for Doubles. So come see us soon and take advantage of all the great deals and remember we are open December 26th. Tell a story, have a chuckle DURHAM -Laugh and learn with the Writers' Circle of Durham Re- gion during December. The Writers' and Editors' Break- fast Dialogue on Dec. 13 will feature improv instructor Brian Smith. An alumnus of Toronto's Second City, he's also a filmmaker, writer and ed- ucator who specializes in comedy. The breakfast will run from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at the Sports Garden Café in the Iroquois Park Sports Complex, Victoria and Henry streets, Whitby. The cost is $15 ($12 for WCDR mem- bers.) To reserve a spot, call 905-259- 6520 by Dec. 10 and leave a message or send an e-mail to breakfast@wcdr.org. On Dec. 6, Ruth E. Walker will hold a workshop, 'Tell Me A Story: Exploring Elements of Short Fic- tion.' She'll talk about the roots of storytelling on up to contemporary forms of fiction. Participants will try out different styles and approaches to writing stories and should have at least one draft story by the end of the day. Walker is founding editor of the lit- erary journal 'lichen' and has won numerous fiction and non-fiction competitions. The workshop will take place at the Northview branch of Oshawa Public Library, 250 Beat- rice St. E., from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $60 ($50 for WCDR mem- bers.) To register, contact Susan Lynn Reynolds at workshops@wcdr.org or call 905- 259-6520 and leave a message. For 2004 workshops, check out the website www.wcdr.org. Write, laugh and be merry this month