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Pickering’s Jeff Walker recently picked up a $100,000 cheque at the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLGC) office in Toronto after winning a Dec. 8 Encore prize. “I was shocked when I checked the winning numbers in the newspaper and discovered my win while I was at work,” Mr. Walker, 41, told OLGC staff when he claimed his loot. “Once I got it double-checked on the Internet, I was really ex- cited.” An accountant, he and his wife, Cathy, have a son and a daughter. Mr. Walker plans to use the money to pay off debts and invest for his kids’ education. The winning ticket was sold at Becker’s on Kingston Road in Pickering. [ What’s on ] City program aims to burn fat : The Pickering Recre- ation Complex wants to help take the weight off in the new year. The complex is offering a 12-week program ‘Fat Off’ that is based on proven physical ac- tivity and nutritional principles. The program offers one-on-one consultation with a fitness pro- fessional, monthly educational workshops, and opportunities to win weekly prizes. With a Canadian community health survey showing more than half of Durham’s adults are over- weight or obese, the program aims to reduce the problem and the associated health risks. Fa t Off is a 12-week program running from Jan. 10 to April 3. The cost is $84 plus GST or mem- bership packages are available for the health club, squash, tennis or racquetball. An open house is planned for Jan. 8 at the complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. For more information or to register, call 905-831-1711. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B4 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) FINE CHINESE CUISINE & DINING LOUNGE For Reservations •OR• Great Take-Out 509-9888509-9888 Give the Gift of GOLF from $375 plus GST ANNANDALE GOLF & CURLING Men’s & Ladies Memberships Give the Gift of GOLF The Pickering 32 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 PICKERING RESIDENTS FIGHT HUNGER PAINS Volunteers sort, pack, and are on the run when it comes to meeting the needs of food bank visitors Page A5 Prison for fatal crash in Pickering Legislature officially scraps Conservative learning program DURHAM — Te acher testing is of- ficially gone, and Education Minister Gerard Kennedy says it will not return with a new name. The Ontario legislature on Wednes- day passed the aptly-named Profes- sional Learning Program (PLP) Can- cellation Act, ending the Conserva- tive government program that drew derision from teachers. Most refused to take part, seeing the program as punishment from a government with which they were continually at odds. The PLP required teachers to take 14 courses in prescribed areas over five years in order to keep their teaching certificate. But the Education Minis- try, in a press release, stated that “by September 2003, less than one in five teachers had submitted results to the Ontario College of Teachers for even one course of the official program.” Dan Gryzwacz, Durham elementary unit president of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers’ Association, in an interview says that doesn’t mean teach- ers stopped upgrading their skills. “We told teachers to continue taking courses, to continue their professional development as they saw fit, but to request that the person providing the course not forward their name to the Ontario College of Teachers for their professional learning program,” he says. Mr. Kennedy in the press release said “unfortunately for students, this program was neither professional or about learning, but rather the old poli- tics of division.” OFFERING ENTHUSIASTIC DIRECTION Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Sharon Janes-Foreman directs the Durham Adventist Choir over the weekend during a performance in Bowmanville. The 60-voice choir is made up of members from across Durham Region. Pickering trying to find airport answers Liberals ace teacher testing requirement Suspect flees Pickering RIDE check, car rolls Nine more impaired busts in week 4 of blitz By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — A man who rolled his car after fleeing from officers was among the drivers charged during the fourth week of Durham Regional Police’s annual festive season RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Every- where) campaign. The driver of a black Ford caught the attention of police at a RIDE check in Pickering around 2:20 a.m. Dec. 17, said Sergeant Paul Malik. The car, eastbound on Dillingham Road near Brock Road, veered sharp- ly into a parking lot and drove off away from the roadblock, he said. Officers pursued the car, which continued along a number of streets and drove through a red light and a stop sign, Sgt. Malik said. The chase ended when the driver rolled his car near Squires Beach Road. A man was trying to get out of the car when he was arrested by police. Emeka Okonkow, 19, of Scarbor- ough is charged with dangerous driv- ing and flight from police. It was another busy week for Dur- ham’s RIDE cops, who stopped an- other 4,500 vehicles in their fourth week of the holiday season cam- paign. Nine more people were charged with drinking and driving, bringing the total for this year’s holiday RIDE campaign to 45. Police administered 170 roadside breath tests and issued 12-hour suspensions to 25 motorists. In addition, four G1 and G2 drivers were charged for having blood-alco- hol readings above zero. RIDE checks will continue until early in the new year. Harsh sentences necessary in fight against impaired driving: judge By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — An Ontario Court judge has sent a man to jail for four years for a crash that killed a young mother, cit- ing the need to deter impaired driving by imposing stiff sentences. Michael Willie, 37, of North Bay, received the penitentiary term after pleading guilty before Justice David Stone in an Oshawa courtroom Tues- day morning. Court heard Mr. Willie had a blood-alcohol level twice the legal limit when his speeding Chrysler ran a stop sign and slammed into a car carrying a young family in Pickering last July. Camille Alexander, 36, died in the crash. Her six-week-old child, Alexis, was thrown from her car seat and may have sustained brain damage, court heard. Alexia Alexander, 39, Camille’s husband, sustained soft-tissue dam- age to his neck, back and knee. “This tragedy truly was senseless,” the judge said in passing sentence. “It must always be remembered that impaired driving is a criminal offence. “It isn’t a small social mistake,” the judge said. “It is a serious, hurtful criminal offence.” The judge accepted a joint submis- sion on sentence from the Crown and defence, after Mr. Willie pleaded guilty to one count of impaired driving caus- ing death and three counts of impaired driving causing bodily harm. Mr. Wil- lie, an electrician, who, court heard, has battled alcoholism throughout his life, is also banned from driving for life. Court heard that Mr. Willie, his girl- friend and a third person had downed 20 bottles of beer at a pub on the af- ✦ See Pickering, Page A4 City wants peer review funds before plan flies any further By Danielle Milley Staff Writer PICKERING — The City wants the federal transport minister to show it the money. At Monday night’s council meeting, Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles brought forward a motion for the City to request funding from either the fed- eral government or the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) so it can do a peer review of the GTAA’s airport plan. “Regardless of whether council or the residents of Pickering support an airport or not, they need to have an- swers before we go down that path,” Coun. Pickles said. “What we need is more information and we need it now, before the environmental assessment because these are the building blocks for the EA.” He wants funding for the City to hire a consultant to do a peer review of the GTAA’s financial assessment analysis and the airport draft plan — something City staff do not have the expertise to do. Coun. Pickles said the residents of Pick- ering, as well as other areas in Durham, have questions that have not been addressed by the GTAA. “For the most part those questions went unanswered... We require experts to answer those questions,” he said. The motion passed in a recorded vote with only Mayor Dave Ryan against it. He expressed concerns that the City would be obligated to fund the peer review if the request for funding was denied because of the wording of the motion. “I don’t want the City of Pickering to be put in a position that because of the wording someone out there comes ✦ See Mayor, Page A4 David Pickles ✦ See Province, Page A2 While new provincial laws will help, Durham bar owner says regional no-smoking bylaw still posing problems By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — At least the Province’s proposed smoking legislation levels the playing field, Rob MacArthur says, not the way he’d like, but more so than Durham Region’s Smoke-Free Bylaw. The Ontario government intro- duced legislation last week that aims to stop smoking in workplaces and in enclosed public places by May 31, 2006. It would include restaurants, bars, sports arenas, work vehicles and even legion halls and private clubs, currently exempt in the regional bylaw, which came into effect on June 1. “I have the biggest problem that legions and non-profit private clubs could have smoking anywhere,” said the owner of The Puck and Beaver saloon in Ajax, noting he can’t allow smoking even in a designated smok- ing room in his bar. Under the bylaw, only bingo halls, casinos and race tracks can have such rooms. Mr. MacArthur says he thought the Ontario law would be tougher. “I was expecting the Province to say, ‘that’s it, there’s no smoking on patios,’” he says. As it stands, puffers would still find a haven on his patio under the provin- cial law. However, Mr. MacArthur ex- pects it to become tougher by the time it is approved. Besides, he’s having enough trouble at the moment with the regional bylaw. A health inspector last week warned him to remove the carport on his patio, set up just for smokers in the colder weather, or be charged. Mr. MacArthur says if he is charged, he’ll go to court. He says the carport, more like a tent, is open at one end, has a portable heater that shuts off if tipped over, and has no bar service. “The Durham Region bylaw doesn’t mention patios, the only thing they do talk about are enclosed areas,” Mr. MacArthur says. He says the bylaw defines enclosed as an area with a ceiling-roof and walls, and one or more ways in or out, such as a door, that is kept closed when not in use. Mr. MacArthur says his carport doesn’t fit the description. However, according to a letter to business owners and operators from Ken Gorman, Durham Region’s di- rector of environmental health, “once an outdoor area has been enclosed, or even partially enclosed, the bylaw requirements would apply. “If you have erected an enclosure for your outdoor patio... or are con- sidering doing so, smoking inside the structure would not be permitted.” John Ingrao, manager of environ- mental health, legal activity, says such a structure in effect becomes a part of the establishment, a public place, where smoking is prohibited. He adds bar owners setting up such a smoking space have an advantage in a competitive market, vowing to prosecute offenders for the sake of the vast majority who are complying with the bylaw. “It creates a very ‘unlevel’ playing field when you have a few operators trying to avoid the spirit of the bylaw by creating an extension of their premises where people can smoke,” Mr. Ingrao says. Mr. MacArthur believes the Region is improvising at this point, claiming he has heard different opinions from inspectors on his carport. He notes that Mr. Gorman’s letter includes a slightly different definition of public place than the actual bylaw, with the seeming effect of broadening the definition to include more than just indoor spaces. P PAGE A2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004 CORRECTION NOTICE We apologize for any inconvenience caused by an error in our flyer dated: December 17th to December 23rd. Product: Toshiba 27" Television This product is incorrectly advertised as "Flat-Screen" on pg. 10 of our December 17th flyer. In fact, it has a curved screen.SKU: 27A34: 10043857 Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH AJAX PLAZA Next to Home Hardware 905-683-0407 Diamonds, Gold & Watches 50% off up to Offer ends Dec. 31/04. Call 1-888 ORDER TV, visit bell.ca/satellite or a Bell World store *Offer ends Dec 31, 2004; available with new activations. 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The press release noted the “govern- ment is working in partnership with the education sector on more effective, meaningful professional development for teachers and has circulated a dis- cussion paper to the sector.” Mr. Gryzwacz said he doesn’t know what that might entail. However the following day, Mr. Kennedy released an open letter to teachers, clarifying that “there is no replacement for PLP.” ✦ Province, From Page A1 Province aims for ‘effective’ relationship AJAX — A recent fashion show at Pickering High School will offer a financial boost to a student. A committee led by Kyla Whitnall had been planning the event since last spring, with ‘Designer Dream’ featuring a group of girls the night be- fore semi-formal at a slumber party. Each girl has a dream that eventually unfolds into a scene with models and dancers. Local stores and businesses loaned clothing to the event, although many of the items were made by Pick- ering High students. Included this year was a student designer contest, where students were encouraged to create wacky and fun clothing. The winner was Lauren Crawshaw. The funds raised went to student Mariatu Kamara, a refugee from Si- erra Leone. Mariatu’s village was at- tacked, her family members killed, and her arms were cut off. The com- munity has been fundraising to try and get her prosthetic hands, with each costing $15,000. The campaign is more than half way to its goal, with the money raised going into a bank trust fund. For more information or to make a donation, call Helen Pring at 905-683- 4760. Aj ax-Pickering students use d esigner dreams to help girl with medical needs A level playing field for restaurants DURHAM — The University of Ontario Insti- tute of Technology recently appointed Richard Marceau as the school’s new provost. Mr. Marceau, the current dean of the Faculty of Engineering at the Universite de Sherbrooke, in Quebec, begins his new job at UOIT on Jan. 1, 2005, replacing Michael Finlayson, who will be retiring. In addition to a lengthy academic background that includes a Ph.D in electric energy transmis- sion from McGill University, Mr. Marceau spent many years teaching electrical engineering at l’Ecole Polytechnique du Montreal. “Thanks to the remarkable commitment on the part of its professors, its management and the many stakeholders not only in Oshawa, but in Durham Region and Northumberland County, the Canadian university environment has already begun to take notice of UOIT,” says Mr. Marceau. “It is not only a pleasure, but decidedly a privilege to be part of such a highly dynamic and innova- tive team, and a ground-breaking initiative.” Mr. Marceau has also worked on various power systems in Iran, Australia and other countries around the world, designed power stations, and conducted research into electroheat technologies specializing in electromagnetic induction heat- ing. Arsalan Shirazi helping to revive Islamic spirit By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — Arsalan Shirazi is helping to re- vive the Islamic spirit. The Pickering youth is part of the organizing committee for the Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference in Toronto, which runs Dec. 24 to 26. “It’s kind of to bring out the Muslim commu- nity in the GTA, to bring them together to show each other what they can do,” he explained. This is the third year the conference is being held. Mr. Shirazi has helped with the conference the previous two years and this year decided to join the organizing committee. As part of his du- ties he is trying to make the Muslim communi- ties across Durham aware of the conference. “We do have a fairly large Muslim base in the east end,” he said. “We’ve been trying hard to get the word out.” The three-day event features speakers from around the world, including the United States, Canada, Kuwait, Egypt and India. The theme of this year’s conference is The Legacy of the Prophet. Mr. Shirazi said the speakers will talk about the lessons to be learned from the life of Mo- hammed. The event also features programs for children and a bazaar. This year the conference is being moved from the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to Sky- Dome to accommodate the anticipated increase in attendance; 15,000 people are expected. Last year there were about 10,000, while the first event attracted 3,500. “It just keeps getting bigger and bigger,” Mr. Shirazi said. The conference is open to more than just Mus- lims. Last year Toronto Mayor David Miller and the head of the RCMP were speakers. “We obviously encourage anyone who is inter- ested to come out,” Mr. Shirazi said. Tickets to the conference are $40 for all three days. For more information, visit www.reviv- ingtheislamicspirit.com/convention. 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Mr. Willie was seen accelerating and brak- ing sharply as he made his way through residential streets in the Altona Road- Twyn Rivers Drive area, according to an agreed statement of facts. Mr. Willie’s Chrysler was going as fast as 81 km/h, when he ran a stop sign on Woodview Avenue and slammed into the passenger side of the Alexander vehicle, court heard. The Alexanders, of North York, were on their way to a park after shopping for toys that Satur- day afternoon. Camille Alexander died in the crash; her husband and daughter were taken to hospital. Kathleen MacEachren, the passenger in Mr. Willie’s car, sustained a serious injury to her foot. Mr. Willie was also taken to hospital. A blood sample revealed his blood-al- cohol level to be between 154 and 195 milligrams of blood per 100 millilitres of blood, far above the legal level of 80 milligrams. In passing sentence, Justice Stone noted Mr. Willie’s remorse for the event, and the fact that he has remained in custody since his arrest with the inten- tion of pleading guilty as quickly as possible. Mr. Willie, who served nine months in jail for a dangerous driving conviction in 1996, apologized from the prisoner’s box. “I’m sorry,” he said. “I can’t think of a way to express any more the guilt or remorse I’ve had.” Mr. Alexander was not in court yes- terday. The judge noted that Mr. Willie had been drinking heavily at a bar before getting into his car that day. He said hosts have a duty to monitor the alco- hol intake of their guests. “This time of year, many people in society serve alcohol to many others,” he said during the hearing, four days before Christmas. “I think we all have lessons to learn in this case.” back and says that we committed to acquiring consulting services,” he said. Mayor Ryan also said he spoke with Steve Shaw, vice-president of corpo- rate affairs and communications for the GTAA, Monday afternoon about the funding. Mr. Shaw said he would undertake a good faith effort to pursue with the federal government the funding for a peer review, Mayor Ryan said. During the EA process, funding is provided for a peer review but Coun. Pickles, as well as other councillors, don’t want to wait until that point. “It is important that we have a bal- anced peer review,” said Ward 3 Re- gional Councillor Rick Johnson. “That’s what we’re supporting here tonight — we want to see a balanced approach.” Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- erson also expressed concerns about the City having to foot the bill for the review. “I don’t want to send out a message that if you don’t put something in the pot, we’ll go it alone,” he said. Coun. Pickles, who does not support an airport, said he would come back with another motion requesting the City pay for the peer review if this fund- ing request is denied. “If the GTAA and the minister of transport don’t fund that study I would suggest this is an important enough issue to the people of Pickering that we fund the study ourselves,” he said. Ward 1 Regional Councillor Mau- rice Brenner expressed support for that too. “The right decision, tonight, is to ask for that peer review,” he said. “If not then I too, as Coun. Pickles does, believe we have an obligation to find those funds, to make sure the process is done properly, publicly and most of all, democratically.” City staff has been directed to pre- pare appropriate terms of reference, procedure and a proposed budget for a peer review to come back to council at the beginning of February. ✦ Mayor, From Page A1 To ny Doyle/ News Advertiser photo Winner washes up for hospital AJAX — Whitby resident Anita Neeson examines Sunday Wash, a limited edition print donated by Oshawa resident Bill Saunders that she won in a Rouge Valley Health Centre auxiliary draw. Volunteers have been in businesses on Saturdays since September sell- ing tickets as another one of the auxiliary’s many fundraisers as it works towards its pledge of $500,000 for equipment in the new women’s centre. Ms. Neeson is also a volunteer at the hospital. ✦ Pickering, From Page A1 Pickering case offers lessons for all: judge PICKERING — An upcoming pro- gram has been started to help develop leaders. The City of Pickering’s youth leader- ship program is for individuals inter- ested in learning how to lead others, becoming a better leader, and learning new skills that help with employment opportunities and receiving guidance on writing resumes. The program runs Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Sec- ondary School, beginning Jan. 19. For more information, or to get in- volved call 905-420-4621. For more information on leisure programs, visit the City website at cityofpickering.com and go to the lifestyle section. Warm up to youth leadership program in Pickering Mayor says GTAA has pledged support for peer funding By Danielle Milley Staff Writer DURHAM — On a Tuesday morn- ing in early December a dozen volun- teers are busy getting food unpacked and sorted at the St. Paul’s-on-the- Hill Food Bank in Pickering. The food is divided into different piles: there is a shelf for tuna, one for pasta sauce, another for pork and beans, a shelf for peanut butter, an- other for cereal, one for baby food and others lined with non-perishable food. At first glance the food bank looks better stocked than a grocery store, but to those who know how many people rely on it, empty spots on shelves mean the food bank will have to buy items to make it through to the next food drive. “It seems like a lot now but come here in April — this has to last a year,” says Anita Fisher. Ms. Fisher is the warehouse co- ordinator. She has volunteered at the food bank for 14 years. When she first started volunteer- ing she thought, optimistically, that eventually there wouldn’t be a need for it. “Instead of (the need) going down, it’s going up,” she says. “We have more and more clients. “We thought we would be out of work now, but there is a need here.” The food bank serves Ajax and Pickering, with close to 30 families using it each day. The food bank is open Tuesday and Friday mornings for just two hours each day. Families are allowed to visit once a month and are given a pre-made box of food, the contents of which varies depending on the size of the family. A family of five or more people get a green box that contains two boxes of Kraft Dinner, four cans of soup, two cans of baked beans, two tins of pasta, one can of stew, two pasta sauces, three cans of tuna, two tins of meat, four cans of vegetables, one tin of fruit and two packages of dry pasta. In addition, families can have tea or coffee (not both), cereal, some powdered milk, juice, sugar, flour and rice. Rae Coulter, the food bank’s execu- tive director, said the once-a-month rule does have exceptions. “If there is really a need, like a mother with a child, if she needs baby food we tell her there is no limit,” she says. The food bank is in the midst of its Christmas food drive, and after a slow summer and an increase in users in the past year, every item is impor- tant. “It’s starting to come in now but we’re still very low on peanut butter, tin fruit, pork and beans, and cereal,” Ms. Coulter says. Donations come in from boxes and bins located in grocery stores throughout Pickering and Ajax. And at this time of year schools and other organizations hold food drives. Sometimes unusual items end up at the food bank. There are dog treats and cat food, and on a shelf set up near the front is food that doesn’t fit in any other category. On this day the shelf is home to items including rel- ish, caviar and Bing cherries. The volunteers stress they can’t ac- cept food that is expired, opened or from a bulk food store. “It’s amazing how many people go through their cupboards and have things they’ve opened that they don’t like and they give to us,” says Pat Bennett, volunteer co-ordinator and treasurer. Ms. Bennett, who has been volun- teering for 10 years, co-ordinates the food bank’s 40 volunteers. On this morning two volunteers sit at the long narrow table divid- ing bags of apples and potatoes into smaller portions to give to clients. These types of perishables are pur- chased while others, such as bread, are donated by local stores. Ms. Bennett said during her time at the food bank she has seen an in- crease in the number of children and families. “You hope (the need goes away) but it doesn’t seem to happen,” she said. “We register new people every time we’re here.” The food bank also has its regu- lars. “We’ve seen a young woman with a little girl whose husband left her. She’s in a basement apartment and I don’t know how she lives,” Ms. Coulter says. But the reality of the situation doesn’t seem to bring the volunteers down, as they busily go about their work they are smiling and talking to one another. “I’m just glad we can help,” Ms. Fisher says. “On the one hand it gets you down, you wonder when it will end, but on the other hand you think as long as there is a need you can help.” The reality is though, without the continued support from volunteers and continued donations the help wouldn’t be there. When asked how long it would take for the shelves to go bare if donations stop, Ms. Fisher replies, “within two months” and continues on with her work. As the clock ap- proaches 10 a.m. a call of, “g et ready runners,” rings through the small warehouse. Runners are volun- teers who take the list of what people want and get it from the shelves. With the doors about to open, the activity moves to the front of the food bank where volunteers enter clients into a database or check to see if they are already there. On this cold slushy day, just moments after the food bank has opened, half-a-dozen women are already standing inside waiting for their turn. “If we’re closed the first week of the month that next week they’re lined up out the door,” Ms. Coulter says. A/P PAGE A5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004 Need feeds food bank demand V olunteers run, pack, sort and generally make a difference for those in need all year long A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photos St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill food bank is a hive of activity these days, as volunteers work to prepare food for seasonal hampers. Still, despite the hectic schedule, food bank director Rae Coulter, right, and volunteer Mary Ver- schuuren manage to find time for a personal moment. Sheila Vail’s job is to get just the right items ready for the food hampers. Sean Matthews, a student at Trinity College, helps with the sorting, which allows him to accumulate hours towards his school com- munity service obligation. Gloria Ferguson gets the cool job at the food bank, hauling pre-packaged food out of the freezer. A/P PAGE A6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004 I got one of my Christmas presents early this year. It’s a dog. A big black dog. I call him Cancer. He’s not a puppy and you couldn’t really call him cuddly. In fact, he’s scary as hell. He doesn’t need a leash or any- thing either. In fact, wherever I go, he follows. I can’t shake him. Sometimes I can’t even see him, but I know he’s back there, behind me somewhere. I can hear his black nails scrab- bling on the concrete. Other days he’s so damn close I can feel his hot, rancid, breath on my neck. I don’t know how he found me, or why he’s hang- ing around. I stopped feeding him months ago, but he’s still there. The weird thing is, even though I know he’d kill me in a heartbeat if he had the chance, I’m still kind of glad he’s around. Or at least, I’m very glad I’ve had the chance to see him. You see, I think all of us have a big black dog chas- ing us. They have different names, of course; some go by “Heart Attack” or “Stroke” or “AIDS” or even “Crosstown Bus No. 4.” And a lot are called “Old Age.” But make no mistake, we all have one chasing us. And eventually he will catch us. But not all of us have been given the gift of seeing our black dog, of constantly being aware of his presence. It’s like cancer survivors, and anyone who has had a good long stare at their own mortality, have been given the gift of better hearing. We know the dog is always there. And when you know your dog is there, hungry and pant- ing, you tend to make the most of your time here. You start sucking the marrow out of every single day. You start liv- ing like we’re all supposed to live, fully and with joyful pur- pose. When you become aware of your dog, you also suddenly become aware of the gifts that surround all of us each and every day of our incredible lives. Gifts like friends, fam- ily, children, laughter and even the tears of grief. When we embrace all of these things, I mean when we really hug the pants off of them, including the hurt and sorrow that inevitably come our way in this life, we are re- minding ourselves that we are truly alive, that we are winning, that the dog is still behind us. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am that I have been given this gift so early. And if I had one wish for all of you this holiday season it would be that you too could have my eyes and my ears, if only for a little while, to hear your dog. And consequently to see the love that surrounds you on a daily basis, to feel the immensely sweet joy of a hug, a kiss, a handshake or a smile from a friend or loved one, while both of you are still here to enjoy it. Don’t wait another min- ute. Start living and loving as though Fido was right there behind you. Merry Christmas everyone. Neil Crone, actor-comic-writ- er, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Church community does not favour change to definition of marriage To the editor: Re: ‘Churches deal with same-sex ruling,’ Dec. 15. I have surveyed the cur- rent Ajax Pickering Ministe- rial (a directory of 51 Chris- tian churches in the Ajax and Pickering area). I recognize the News Advertiser decided to take a representative from the Anglican and United churches to contrast two views, however, it failed to recognize that the Anglican church is very divid- ed over this issue. It is naïve to think that by taking a sample Anglican priest and a United minister you get the views of two denominations, never mind a fair representation of the views of church-attending Christian people across our re- gion. My research and survey indicates you clearly do not. Whilst I do respect the two ministers who were contacted, their points of view and what they practice are not represen- tative either of the vast majority of Christian churches in Ajax and Pickering, nor are they of the overwhelming majority of church-attending Christians in our area. Based on a survey of the views by senior clergy rep- resenting the current list of Christian churches — com- piled from both the evangelical and ministerial groups — 36 churches would definitely be opposed to same-sex marriag- es, nine would probably bless a same-sex union (but would not be in favour of the law chang- ing to recognize same-sex mar- riage), and six would definitely be for same-sex marriage. Or to look at this another way, 72 per cent of the churches or more would be opposed to same-sex marriage. Don Palmer, Pastor, Forest Brook Community Church, Pickering L et Canadians decide about same-sex rulings To the editor: Re: ‘Churches deal with same-sex ruling,’ and ‘Parlia- ment must follow lead of Su- preme Court, editorial, Dec. 15. The article gave the impres- sion that the church as a whole in Ajax-Pickering is in agree- ment or undecided regarding same-sex marriage. This is not the case. The majority of Chris- tians and churches stand for the protection of traditional marriage and are against this redefinition that is being im- posed upon our nation. Furthermore, in the edito- rial, I would strongly disagree that Parliament must follow the lead of the Supreme Court. Parliament must follow the lead of the people of Canada who elected them, and allow the people’s voice to be heard regarding the laws of the land. Many Canadians oppose this new legislation, but the gov- ernment seems quite de- termined to push it through. The people of Canada should decide this issue, not special- interest groups, a handful of judges, and a small group of politicians. I call on Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland, Pickering-Scar- borough East MP Dan Mc- Te ague, and Prime Minister Paul Martin to call a national referendum to find out what Canadians truly think. Reverend Brendan Witton, Church Without Limits, Pickering Listen to residents on same-sex bill To the editor Re: ‘Parliament must follow lead of Supreme Court,’ edito- rial, Dec. 15. I was disappointed to read Mark Holland’s views on the same-sex bill. Although I am personally opposed to this bill, I understand that the majority will decide. Marriage has been clearly defined for thousands of years as between a man and woman. If same-sex couples want to have their relationships recog- nized legally, it could be done without redefining the word marriage. In the article, Mr. Holland states his reasons for support- ing the bill. Did he consult the people of his riding? I would feel much better thinking that he would seek to represent the views of his riding, even if he did not per- sonally agree with them on an issue such as this. I hope our views deserve Mr. Holland’s consideration. If the majority disagree with my view, then at least democracy has been exercised. John Ward Ajax EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Keep ahead of that big, black dog Stop the insanity, Province needs to give Durham details and a deadline IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you believe the Liberals will be able to live up to their promise of a new courthouse for Durham by 2008/09? Yes or No? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Should the federal government redefine marriage to include same-sex couples? Yes or No? Votes cast: 1,218 No: 56.1% Yes: 43.9% Money does grow on trees Local charities such as Herizon House were the true winners of the Ajax Lioness Club Money Tree Draw held recently. Teresa McKinnon, left, sold the draw’s winning ticket, which turned out to be Ajax resident Sandra Daily’s, winning $500. Ms. McKinnon also sold the most tickets for the draw among club members. Other winners included Ilene Lynth, second prize, of $200, and Dave Har- daker, third prize of $100, both from Ajax. 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After all, we’ve heard the same tired promises about a supercourt, that would replace the half-dozen, hodgepodge col- lection of courts we currently have in Oshawa and Whitby. In all honesty, it can be hard to know which court on King Street in Oshawa to attend, or whether you have the right address on Rossland Road in Whitby. Courts are located in strip malls, were built decades ago to deal with far smaller populations than we now have, and are simply inadequate to deal with a growing region. So Attorney General Michael Bryant, with Pickering-Ajax-Ux- bridge Liberal MPP Wayne Arthurs in tow, made a big fuss last week over announcing that a regional courthouse would be built here by 2008-09. Sorry if we seem skeptical Mr. Bryant, but since your Lib- eral government faces the electorate in October 2007, and there’s every chance you could go down to defeat, how can we believe a new government will keep its promise? After all, Premier Bob Rae promised in 1995, just before being whipped in the election that year, that we would get a new courthouse. And the Conservatives went through a process of looking at bidders and prospects for locating the courthouse but never moved the process far enough along in eight years. It’s taken plenty of negotiation by the Region and the Province to straighten out the lease situation at the old courthouse/head- quarters. Durham Region didn’t want to wait and now looks at moving into its spanking new $70-million headquarters with $14.5-million parking garage attached, all adjacent to the old HQ/courthouse. Officials say they have no idea who will build the new court- house or where in south Durham it will be located. We’re all just going to have to wait until a whole new process, under the aus- pices of the Ontario Realty Corporation, is finally completed. Until then, the wait for the courthouse is going to be an awful lot like our system of justice — one long, drawn-out, frustrating wait for what may be an unsatisfactory conclusion. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE A7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website DAT E MEETING TIME Dec. 22 Accessibility Advisory Committee 7:00 pm Jan. 10 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 17 Management Forum 1:30 pm Jan. 17 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm Give the Gift of Health! 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PICKERING — John Newell is call- ing for a provincial inquiry into issues surrounding the growth management study in Pickering. Mr. Newell was one of a dozen del- egates who spoke at last week’s special Pickering council meeting. “I think you should resign over the non-confidence we have in you peo- ple,” he said as he concluded his pre- sentation. John Newell wants to pursue any options available to remove members of council from office because he said Pickering residents have lost confi- dence and trust in those who changed their mind about the agricultural pre- serve. “The most important thing is that we plan to ask the Province to inter- cede and conduct an investigation into town council,” he said in an interview after the meeting. The growth management study rec- ommends Seaton be developed for 39,000 people, while the southern por- tion of the Rouge Duffins Agricultural Preserve should be home for 38,000. The land in the preserve was sold in 1999 but had agricultural easements placed on most of it. The deal was signed by the City, the Region and the Province. Many of the current council- lors were on that council. Mr. Newell doesn’t want to see ei- ther area developed. “There are all kinds of things that are indigenous to those lands and you want to pave it over,” he said. “That’s not my idea of environment first.” One of the principles of the GMS was environment first. Two men held up a painting by Mr. Newell as he began his presentation. It depicted nature and rare monarch butterflies with the word ‘Gone?’ writ- ten over it several times. Since the Dec. 13 meeting, Mr. New- ell has called each councillor to give them a chance to explain their po- sition before he further investigates whether he or the people of Pickering have any method of recourse. 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Sears home stores or Sears department stores We have over 165 department, home, and décor stores for your shopping convenience visit us at www.sears.caNeed help getting it done? Call 310-CASH Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo They can feel the Christmas spirit PICKERING — Students at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Catholic School held a food drive for the St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill food bank re- cently, gathering canned and other non-perishable items. School faith ambassadors, from left, Kim Scanlon, Brittany Howell, Joel Ackley and Michael Larocque gathered up the items last week. Pickering resident calls for inquiry or council resignations Overcome boredom and chills with Pickering programs PICKERING — Rather than find yourself stuck inside on a cold winter’s day, head out for a game of hoops. The City of Pickering is offering Raptorball for juniors ages seven to 10 years old and intermediates 11 to 13 years old. The program begins the week of Jan. 17. The co-ed youth league is supported by the Toronto Raptors and Reebok. The juniors program runs Mondays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Intermediate play is Wednes- days from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. Both programs are at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, 1918 Whites Rd. For more information or to get in- volved, call 905-420-4621. For more information on City leisure programs, visit cityofpickering.com and the life- style section. Danielle Milley/ News Advertiser photo David Grey Eagle Sanford (left) and John Newell were two of the 50 people at council last week for discussion on the growth management study. Mr. Newell made this paint- ing to illustrate what he says would be the destruction of the environment should the Rouge Duffins Agricultural Preserve and Seaton lands be developed. A/P PAGE A4 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004A/P PAGE B1 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004 EYES WIDE OPEN Ron Pietroniro / News Advertiser photo AJAX — Cassandra Jankovski of the Ajax Aquatic Club comes up for air during the second annual Giant Tiger Invitational Swim Meet at the Ajax Community Centre pool. Two other swim clubs sent swimmers to the meet. SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com TONIGHT The Pickering Panthers host the Couchiching Te r riers in junior ‘A’ hockey at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. Sports Briefs DECEMBER 22, 2004 [ Tennis ]] Swing into lessons at UOIT courts DURHAM — The Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Tech- nology Campus Tennis centre is hosting two workshops for children. Junior and high performance clinics are available for children four to 17 years old. The clinics are designed for those with beginner to advanced skills and each instructor works with a group of six. High performance sessions are for advanced individuals and include a maximum of four children per court with one coach for the first 90 minutes of each class. The ratio may be higher for the last 30 minutes when match points are played. The programs run for 10 weeks, beginning Jan. 3 and 4. The deadline to register is Dec. 31. Forms are available at the centre or by phone. The centre is on the northwest cor- ner of Conlin Road and Simcoe Street in Oshawa. For more information or to register call 905-721-3122. [ Hockey ] Equipment drive to benefit Durham Dragons AJAX — The Ajax Minor Hockey As- sociation is again gathering used hockey equipment for a worthy cause. According to AMHA equipment man- ager John Muise, the association — as it has over the past several years — is spearheading an equipment drive for the Durham Dragons special hockey league, which uses the Ajax Community Centre as its home base. Many of the children with the Drag- ons, says Muise, through no fault of their own have little or no equipment, but possess a keen desire to play hockey. The association is currently round- ing up good, used hockey gear, from skates and helmets to shoulder, shin and elbow pads. Even sticks, rolls of tape and goalie equipment would be appreci- ated. The association, however, doesn’t need jerseys or socks. Package the equipment into any type of bag and drop it off in the ‘Drag- ons’ Den’, at the ACC, across from Pad 4. The drive has been ongoing through December and the equipment will be handed over to the Dragons in January. Ajax novice players turn over donation AJAX — An Ajax house league hock- ey team showed the spirit of the season, turning over funds to the local women’s shelter on the weekend. Members of the Ajax Minor Hockey Association novice house league (seven- and eight-year-olds) team, sponsored by Whitby Toyota, along with coach Glenn Santacona, raised $1,000 for the Herizon House women’s shelter, which serves Ajax, Pickering and Whitby. Funds were raised through the sale of candy-craft kits and candles as well as a raffle organized by the team. [ Soccer] YWCA gathering teams for tourney DURHAM — The YWCA of Dur- ham is looking for teams for its annual women’s indoor soccer tournament next month. The third annual event is slated for the YWCA of Durham Family Programs Centre, 1 McGrigor St., Oshawa, on Sat- urday, Jan. 8, beginning at 8 a.m. Each team is guaranteed three 40- minute games and the tournament fee is $200. The registration deadline is Jan. 5. There will be 50-50 draws, raffles and prizes to the top teams. All proceeds go to the YWCA Durham Family Programs Centre. Call 905-723-YWCA (9922) or e-mail vh@ywcadurham.org. [ Basketball] Players sought for Ajax Lions’ teams AJAX — The Ajax Lions Basketball Club is holding tryouts for two of its boys’ teams. Players are needed in the novice (1995 and 96) and the bantam (1992) age groups. Dates and location for the tryouts will be provided. For more information, call the Lions at 905-683-4983 or e-mail ajaxlions@rogers.com. Thornhill player gets eight games for hit Tamaridis is back on ice, though, pending an appeal hearing AJAX — A Thornhill Thunderbirds player has been handed an eight-game suspension by the Ontario Hockey As- sociation after what’s being termed an “intentional” hit from behind on an Ajax Axemen player. Thornhill forward and former Axe- men Steve Tamaridis, however, is back playing with the Thunderbirds, owing to an appeal that was launched by the OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team. As he’s served 50 per cent of the suspension, he can resume playing until an appeal hear- ing, which OHA president Brent Ladds said will be held Jan. 16. Ta maridis was immediately handed a match penalty during the junior ‘A’ hockey game at the Ajax Community Centre on Dec. 5, meaning an auto- matic four-game suspension. The OHA report focused on the on- ice hit involving Tamaridis and Axe- men player Lucas LaBelle who, follow- ing the hit, suffered from numbness in his arms and legs and was taken off the ice on a stretcher and transported to Ajax and Pickering hospital. LaBelle, the son of Axemen head coach and owner Larry LaBelle, was released the next morning, suffering from what was described as a concussion and severe whiplash. A week after the hit, LaBelle resumed playing with the Axemen. There were several assault-related charges laid in respect to off-ice in- cidents in the aftermath of the hit on LaBelle. The OHA, however, will not rule on any possible team fines or sus- pensions on those incidents until all criminal matters have been resolved. Jennifer LaBelle, 47, and her daughter Belinda LaBelle, 18, are to appear in court in early January. The OHA report was based on inter- views with Lucas LaBelle and Tamari- dis, as well as the report filed by game official Dave Wedlake. “The play was in front of the Ajax bench when the Thornhill player came from just outside his blue line and hit the Ajax player in the back,” Wedlake’s report states. “The Thornhill player did not slow down, and his intent was to hit the Ajax player from behind. The player was sent forward and was not able to protect himself and glanced off the boards.” According to the OHA report, it con- sidered the minimum suspension for this infraction, which is four games, and added additional games to ac- count for the injury and the number of games LaBelle was lost to his team, which was two. The report went on to say there was no evidence to support the check on LaBelle was premeditated. “In our opinion, it was careless given the potential for serious injury,” the report stated. Larry LaBelle could not be reached for comment. Pickering Panthers roadkill in weekend games Juniors fall to Markham Waxers, Wexford Raiders By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — After winning seven of eight league games, the Pickering Pan- thers fell hard on the road last weekend. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club suffered a 5-3 loss to the South Conference-leading Wex- ford Raiders at the Scarborough Arena Gardens on Sunday evening. The set- back followed on the heels of a 6-4 defeat to the Waxers in a pivotal game at the Markham Centennial Arena on Friday night. The Panthers play their final game be- fore the Christmas break today (Wednes- day) at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex against the Couchiching Terriers. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Friday’s loss was the most damaging as both the Panthers and Waxers entered Friday’s game tied for fourth in the South standings. The Waxers (23-11-1-0) now sit three points ahead of the Panthers (20-12-1-2) in the nine-team standings. Following Friday’s loss, the Panthers held a team meeting Sunday morn- ing, which Winder notes was to urge his players to be more prepared to play against Wexford. The meeting seemed to serve its pur- pose, as the Panthers played the Raiders virtually even for two periods, before Wexford took a two-goal lead early in the third period. A goal off the stick of Nick Sucharski early in the third represented the end of the line for Panthers’ starter Bryan Schermele, who was replaced by Ryan Daniels. The Pickering juniors would score later in the period to close the deficit to one, with Wexford scoring an empty-net marker to seal the victory. Although the Panthers dropped back- to-back games, Winder noted his charg- es came with a better effort against the Waxers than against Markham. “I wasn’t displeased with our play on Sunday. The boys played well enough to win. We were pressuring them right to the end. Full marks to (Wexford starting goaltender Russ Brownell). He played well.” John Scrymgeour, Greg Riggs and Jus- tin Fox scored the Panthers’ goals against Wexford. Friday’s loss was due in large measure to undisciplined penalties, which al- lowed the Waxers to capitalize for three power-play markers. It was a sore spot for Winder, who expected his charges to steer clear of such play. “Even-up, we were right with them, but we ran into penalty trouble,” notes Winder. “They were all fair penalties. The referees definitely made the proper calls. We had some brain cramps; we weren’t playing disciplined hockey. My players needed something like this to tell them you can’t play undisciplined hockey and win games.” Winder says, quite simply, the Pan- thers lost an opportunity to not only vault up in the standings, but also to make a statement to the Waxers. They failed on both counts. “They were the better and the more disciplined team,” says Winder. Riggs continues his solid offensive output of late, scoring a goal and adding two assists. Fox netted a pair of goals, with Mark Cornacchia getting the other. Te am preparedness wasn’t the only meeting topic for the Panthers of late. Winder says he and coaching staff have met with Schermele and Daniels, urging one to step up for the stretch run toward the playoffs. “We’re trying to get one of them to take the ball and run with it. So far, they haven’t been able to do that,” says Winder. “We’re looking for that at this time of year. We think they’re both good goaltenders, but we have to get one of them to step up.” Thus far this season, the workload has virtually been split down the middle between the two, with Daniels making 21 starts to Schermele’s 18. Daniels also possesses a slightly better goals-against average, 3.48 to Schermele’s 3.62. With the league’s trade deadline looming in the new year, Winder says the team is prepared to tweak the lineup. On the Panthers’ wish list is a power forward, who can bring some scoring as well as some toughness. “By no means do we want to make wholesale changes,” says Winder. “We definitely don’t have a shopping list, but we’d be lying if we said we couldn’t get any better.” NOTES: At tonight’s game, kids will get free admission with a toy donation for the Durham Region Police Toy Drive. The Panthers holds its annual ‘Skate with the Panthers’ tomorrow (Thursday) from 4 to 5:30 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. At the same time, the Panthers will turn over toys to the Durham Region Police.... G A M E S U M M A R Y Friday, Dec. 17: Panthers 4 at Markham 6 FIRST PERIOD 1. Markham, Jacobs 9 (PP) (Brooks, Gauley) 8:00. 2. Pickering, Riggs (Chappell) 9:18. 3. Pickering, Riggs (Chappell, Sullivan) 9:52 . 4. Markham, Kapolnas 1 (PP) (Kostuch, James Gaulrapp ) 16:07 . PENALTIES: Kapolnas Mar (hooking) 2:03, Smith Pic (slashing) 3:52 , Guminny Fackey Mar Birr Banwell McIlhone Pic (roughing after the whistle) 6:39 , Ban- well Pic (misconduct) 6:39 , Cornacchia Pic (high sticking, high sticking) 14:03 , Smith Pic (head checking, misconduct) 16:48 , Joel Gaulrapp Mar (roughing, roughing) Rapson Pic (roughing) 17:54 , Morris Mar (slashing) 19:56 . SECOND PERIOD 5. Pickering , Cornacchia (PP) (Riggs, Roulston) 1:12. 6. Markham, Joel Gaulrapp 17 (PP) (Ja- cobs, Rubeo) 3:49 . 7. Markham, Kostuch 13 (Fackey, Joel Gaulrapp) 19:17. PENALTIES: Kostuch Mar (misconduct) 2:21 , Dissanayake Pic (elbowing) 3:05, Ta ylor Mar Banwell Dissanayake Pic (roughing) 5:06 , Korte Mar (interfer- ence) 5:55, O’Boyle Mar (slashing) 8:06 , Rubeo Mar (high sticking) 9:22 , Morris Mar Smith Pic (fighting, game miscon- duct) 9:34 , Rapson Pic (hooking) 12:21 , Gauley Mar (interference) 16:01. THIRD PERIOD 8. Markham, Joel Gaulrapp 18 ( James Gaulrapp , Kostuch) 9:56 . 9. Pickering , Cornacchia (PP) (Lynden, Dissanayake) 12:44 . 10. Markham, Jacobs 10 (Kostuch, Joel Gaulrapp) 16:36. PENALTIES: Brooks Mar Soames Pic (slashing) 8:29 , Joel Gaulrapp Mar (high sticking) 10:57 , O’Boyle Mar Lynden Pic (roughing after the whistle) Brooks Mar Scrymgeour Pic (roughing, cross checking) 19:05 , Levy Mar (high sticking) 19:56. GOALTENDERS: Markham : Jeff Fischer. Pickering : Ryan Daniels (0:00-56:36), Bryan Schermele (56:36-60:00). 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Groen/ News Advertiser photo Pickering Swim Club’s Mark Storto churns through the water while competing in the 200-metre backstroke event at the 18th annual Lisa Flood Swim Classic. The meet was held at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex pool recently. Pickering swimmers turn in Classic results in pool City athletes set records, post provincial and best times at Lisa Flood meet PICKERING — Pickering Swim Club athletes stroked to good results at their own 18th annual Lisa Flood Christmas Classic Swim Meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool last weekend. Thirteen teams and a total of 381 athletes from across Ontario com- peted at the prestigious competition. Other clubs involved were the Bar- rie Trojans, Clarington Swim Club, Crescent Town Swim Club, Granite Gators, Newmarket Stingrays, Niki Swimming school, Oakville Aquatic Club, Oshawa Aquatic Club, Ramac Swimming Club, Toronto Olympian Swim Club, Toronto Swim Club and the Variety village Aquatic Club. Pickering swimmers posted 126 best times, as well, three new club re- cords were set and several swimmers chalked up provincial times that will enable them to participate at the up- coming Ontario Short Course Pro- vincial Championships in Nepean Feb. 24 to 26. Those setting records were: • Allison Foster in the girls’ 11-12 age group 1,500-metre freestyle with a time of 19:17.33. The previous mark was 21:51.00 set by Brenna Wilson seven years ago; • Kaleigh Heard set a new mark of 19:14.03 in the girls’ 13-14 1,500m free. The previous mark was 19:44.00 set seven years ago by Alicia Kaye; • Adam Gomba broke an eight- year-old club record in the boys’ 13- 14 1,500m free. The previous record of 18:08.28 was set by Eric Gauthier. Gomba’s new mark is 17:22.72. Meanwhile six swimmers swam and posted provincial times at the Lisa Flood Classic. They were: • Ainsley Corkum, 12, in the girls’ 11-12 400m free (4:59.85); • Meaghan Douse, 12, in the girls’ 11-12 200m butterfly (2:57.03); • Carleen Ginter, 9, in the girls’ 10- and-under 400m free (5:51.33); • Gomba, 13, in the boys’ 13-14 50m free (26.83); • Meghan Toswell, 10, in the girls’ 10-and-under 100m fly (1:31.94); • Jessica Ward, 16, in the girls’ 15- and-over 50m Free (28.42). sportsdurhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the NEWS ADVERTISER We can be reached at 905-683-5110 or by fax at 905-683-0386 NEWS ADVERTISER A/P PAGE B3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 22, 2004 LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! (905) 426-5134 11 Hardwood Ave. S., Ajax OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • PAYDAY LOANS • TITLE LOANS • NO CREDIT NECESSARY • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY Need help getting it done? Call 310-CASH Nicole Ponte, just 13 years old, impresses judges and audience alike By David Stell News Editor PICKERING — Talent: some people have it, some don’t. It’s very clear Nicole Ponte has it. The 13-year-old is the 2004 Picker- ing Idol and is pretty excited to have won the competition. Standing on the stage that night in late November, hav- ing sung her heart out, she says it was quite a feeling to hear her name called. “I was very surprised, mostly excited,” Nicole says. “All the people supporting me jumped up and started clapping and cheering.” “You should have seen her face,” mom Monica Ponte says. Then she was mobbed by her friends and family as they celebrated her win and she was able to offer thank yous to everyone on hand. To w in the nod of the Idol judges, she sang her signature song, an old favourite of hers, the classic ‘At Last’ made famous by Etta James and then ‘Reflection’, the pop hit from Christina Aguilera. “I’m very proud (to win),” she says. “I want to be an inspiration to teens.” Now Nicole is back to the regular routine of life and attending school, but as the Pickering Idol, she is already in the midst of singing appearances such as the recent Winterfest ‘Make a Joyful Noise’ music night opening. Next up she’ll be singing at the City’s New Year’s Eve free swim and skate event. Heather Butler, one of the Pickering Idol co-ordinators, says Nicole will be asked to perform at other events in the city in the months ahead as well. Art- fest in May and Canada Day are just a couple of events they hope to add to her schedule. Choosing Nicole from a long list of talented performers was no easy task Butler says, but she had an inkling Ni- cole would win. In fact, “we knew right away when we heard her we were hear- ing something special,” Butler recalls of Nicole’s audition, the first they heard. Ironically, Nicole was the first to reg- ister for the competition as well and her mom recalls Nicole was excited and eager to register the minute she saw the notice for the competition. “She called me at work to tell me,” Monica explains. “I told her to hurry and register me,” Nicole says. The St. Monica Catholic School stu- dent has been singing and performing for several years now and her earliest memories of singing are for her family at Christmas. As she’s grown up Nicole has become part of the school choir and Jean McDonald’s youth singers and is receiving private lessons from Mc- Donald as well. “I’ve always liked singing,” she says. At this stage of her life, her sing- ing is becoming very polished and she has learned from participating in music festivals, where judges critique the per- formers. Stage presence was an area she was told to work on and she’s defi- nitely improved from those critiques she says. At recent music festivals she finished first with both her school choirs and for solo competitions as well. In addition, she says, she has been able to put her performing jitters behind her. “It’s pretty easy now, I don’t get too nervous,” Nicole says. “I try to enjoy myself.” ‘All the people supporting me jumped up and started clapping and cheering’. Nicole Ponte At the New Year’s Eve event, she plans to sing an upbeat song and it’s the upbeat music where her stage presence has really shone through. She says she likes to play to an audience and reach them with up-tempo songs and reaches into herself to feel and share a soulful song. Butler is pretty proud of the young singer and explains Nicole has “taken it all in stride.” In winning the Idol competition, Ni- cole earned five hours of vocal record- ing time at Chalet studios in Pickering and will produce a three-song profes- sional CD. Among other items, she’ll also have a photo session with Picker- ing Photo, vocal lessons from Durham Music, $75 in gift certificates from the Pickering Town Centre and a makeup session from Sears. Young and talented, she’s Pickering’s Idol David Stell/ News Advertiser photo Nicole Ponte was the first to audition for the Pickering Idol competition this year and she went on to win the 2004 event. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Contest open to Ajax and Pickering photographers DURHAM — Tree lovers are invited to take part in the 2004-05 photo contest presented by Trees in Our Community. 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YMCA Durham Employment Services 1550 Kingston Road, Unit 16, Pickering (Valley Farm Rd. & Hwy. 2) 905-427-7670 needajob.ymcatoronto.org Need a Job? Getting FRUSTRATED with your job search? YMCA Durham Employment Services can help. • Free internet, faxing and photocopying • Employment programs to help you find the job you want • Tons of job postings • Staff who can help you • Apprenticeship assistance • Career counselling • Resume writing help • Interview techniques • Help returning to school • And much, much more! “People Working to Get You Working” $$ EARN EXTRA MONEY $$ DELIVER THE NEW SUPERPAGES / TELUS DIRECTORIES Men & Women with insured vehicles are needed to deliver in Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Oshawa and surrounding areas. We are also looking for office clerks & loaders. Delivery starts about December 20th. Work a minimum of 4 daylight hours per day and get paid within 48 hours upon successful completion of route. Call 1-800-979-7978 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri. Refer to Job #9000-A. GENERAL LABOURER Applicant must have: •Mechanical Aptitude •Valid fork truck license •Provide copy of their OSSD •Be trained in WHMIS, ISO & First Aid Please submit your resume to: Jet Moulding Compounds Inc. 251 Station Street Ajax, ON. L1S 1S3 3 3 & 7 7 F a l by Cr t., A j a x Rental Office Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (9 0 5 )6 8 6 -0 8 4 5 w w w.a j a x a p a rtme nts .c o m 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. CLASS A, D, F AND Z Endorse- ment training at Durham College Whitby. Job opportunities for grad- uates. Call now and reserve your seat. Completion could take less than one month. 905-721-3368 or 905-721-3340. CHRISTIAN Non-Profit Daycare in Pickering is looking for an assist- ant to work 20-25 hrs/wk. and Sup- ply Teachers needed. Fax resume to Joyce or Lisa. 905-839-8273 PLANT SUPERVISOR.LTG a material handling solutions provid- er seeks a skilled plant supervisor with a min of 5 yrs supervisory containerization exp. MSOffice, ACAD, OHSA. F/T. Good written & verbal communications. www.lead- stechgrp.com Send resume to: President, Leads Technical Group, 380 Marwood Dr., Oshawa, On. L1H 8B4. Fax 905.438.0328. No calls. AZ DRIVER REQUIRED part-time, minimum 2 years experience, local -Oshawa & GTA area. Name your hours! Ideal for recent retiree! Call Don (905)431-8522. 1 DRYWALL TAPER and 1 Dry- waller required. Must have own tools and transportation, be reli- able. No rookies. 905-721-0498 52 PEOPLE wanted to lose 10-30 lbs in the next 30 days Earn potential income www.4yourtotalhealth.com 416-631-4180 CAFE (NEW)- Counter/kitchen help, able to multi task, customer service/food prep. required imme- diately. 200 Harwood S. Ajax. Ap- ply for interview with resume, (905)231-9764 CASHIERS wanted for new Esso station in Ajax. All shifts available. Please apply at Esso, Hwy #2 & Harwood Ave., Ajax. (905)619- 1743 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses Available! We Train You!Call ARON at 905-435-0518. EXPERIENCED SHINGLER,with min. 5 years experience. Vehicle and valid drivers license an asset. Top wages, Maxwell General Con- tracting, Roofing Division, (905)404-4549. HELP WANTED for indoor play- ground, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm. No experience necessary. Fluent in English and own transportation re- quired. Call (905)421-9457. Registration Officer Positions Required $20.00/hr Avg. We T rain You! Call Tom (905) 435-0280 Christmas help req'd SAFE + SOUND MFG.in Bow- manville needs experienced home sewers with industrial equipment. Please fax resume to (905) 697- 0189 SECURITY GUARDS required full- time day and night shifts available, experience preferred. Starting Jan- uary 6th, 2005. Please fax resume to: 416-599-5656. SEEKING SELF-MOTIVATED in- dividuals, various positions within unique, fast growing company. Fax resume "The Comfort Zone Inc." (905)434-5348 by December 31, 2004 WAIT STAFF wanted, apply in person, Second Storey, 90 Harwood Ave. South, Ajax. YOUR GOOD HEALTH is hiring full time sales help. Sales experi- ence and vitamin knowledge re- quired. Please drop off resume to Yo ur Good Health, Oshawa Centre ARCHITECTURAL MILWORK CO.seeks fully experienced Cabi- net Maker in the Durham Region area. Night Shift only. Fax resume to (905) 433-1463 LICENSED MECHANIC required immediately for busy shop. Must have own tools. Apply in person, 1280 Simcoe N. Oshawa to Chad or phone: 905-243-6070; Fax 905- 576-8236. LOCAL MANUFACTURING com- pany requires temporary/full-time draftsperson. Requires AutoCAD 214 & 2000 and computer knowl- edge. Wage negotiable. Fax re- sume to: 905-434-5346 EXPERIENCED Chiropractic Re- ceptionist needed immediately in busy Chiropractic & Massage clin- ic. Between 30-35 hours weekly. Please call (905)728-5512 GENERAL CONTRACTOR locat- ed in Pickering requires an Ac- counts Payable Clerk, full time, hourly paid, experience in Excel and Jonas Software would be an asset. Fax resume to 905-831- 0107 prior to December 30, 2004. 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 SEEKING RIBO licenced individual with farm and commer- cial knowledge. Minimum 5 years experience. Salary commensurate with experience. Please forward resume to: Box 430, Uxbridge, Ontario L9P1M8 A SUCCESSFUL Dental office, open 7 days a week requires a Dental Receptionist. Candidate must be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends. Fax re- sume: 905-721-2797. CYW'S / DSW'S - D.L.C. Residen- tial Services requires Full Time and Part Time CYW'S / DSW'S to work with severely delayed chil- dren and youth with developmental disabilities and autism in the Scar- borough area. Experience with complex and aggressive behavi- ours essential. Positions require day, evening and week-end avail- ability. G Class driver's license is required. C.P.I., First Aid, C.P.R. an asset. Criminal Reference Check and Pre-Employment medi- cal necessary. Only those selected will be contacted, no phone calls please. Fax 416-281-4529, email resumes to: debdlc@on.aibn.com DENTAL Receptionist with part- time Assisting. Level II a must for Pickering office. Computer skills & flexible hours, 5 days/week. Fax resume to: 905-831-5975 EXPERIENCED DENTAL recep- tionist required full time for Picker- ing practice. Please fax resume to 905-509-4667. TEMPORARY FULL-TIME medi- cal Transcriptionist required for busy medical clinic in Oshawa. Minimum of 5 years experience. Must be computer literate and ex- perienced in all specialties. Fax re- sume to 905-725-3110. HOUSE CLEANER WANTED;5 days per week, 5 hours per day from Dec. 22. Ajax area. Please Call (416) 898-4435. PERMIT PART TIME cleaning per- son needed. Pickering Village. Call Eleanor (905) 686-6366. EAST SCARBOROUGH,3-bed- room, end unit townhouse, near highways, shopping and school. No money down. (647)882-4040 PORT PERRY - Victorian Century home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de- tached garage. Asking $250,000. Call 905-982-1768. AGRICULTURAL LAND available for rent. Halls Rd. & Hwy. #7, Whitby. Approximately 92 Acres. Call 905-472-7300 x229. AGRICULTURAL LAND available for rent. Concession 6 & Regional Rd. 57, Bowmanville. Approxi- mately 10 Acres. Call 905-472- 7300 x229. 10K/MTH POTENTIAL income working from home. Not MLM. 1- 866-473-3021 A PROVEN MONEY Maker!! 6-figure potential from home. 1-800-537-1931 or visit www.seriousadvantage.com A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Week- ly. Mail work, Assemble products or Computer work. (416)703-5655. 24hr message. www.TheHome- Job.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. M4Y 1Z4 BICKLE FARM - Potato Business (Courtice) - Land and Business or Lease and Business. Great Oppor- tunity! For more information please call Derek at 800-810-2842. RESTAURANT FOR LEASE - Port Perry. 2400 sq. ft. Call 905- 985-3490 or email: dhottot@fnis.com WHITBY,Tu rn key operation, beauty salon. Owner will train, may hold mortgage. Updated & equipment, established clientele, 17 years. Call Joan Hyde, 905-728-1600. $$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. Don't wait weeks or months for an answer. Approvals within 24 - 48 hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292, 877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown / Vallerie Lawson. www.accuratemortgages.com $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. Purchases, renewals or refinance. To consolidate your debts. Lowest rates possible for residential or commercial.Credit issues, self em- ployed, I will assess your needs. Prompt, professional service. $$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd and 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. 1ST, 2ND, 3RD MORTGAGES Res./Comm up to 100% financing. Best rates possible. Credit problems? Self-employed? No problem! Av anti Financial (905)428-8119 Up to $500 Move-In Allowance Condominium Sized Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments starting at $700. ●Renovated suites ●Free Utilities ●Free Parking ●Tenant free rent draw & rewards program ●Senior Discounts Drop by or Call for Appointment 905-728-4993 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- able rates. Private funds avail- able. Refinancing debt consolida- tion a specialty. For fast profes- sional service call (905)666-4986 (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- bedroom & 1-bedroom apt Sim- coe/Mill, Oshawa, $835/$715. mo. inclusive. Laundry, balcony, parking, appliances included. Available immediately. 905-728- 3449, 1-800-486-9826, WHITBY Victoria/Brock St. 2-bedroom $835 inclusive laundry, parking. 1-800- 486-9826. 1 & 2-BEDROOM available imme- diately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge, stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Immediate possession. (905)725-2642, after 5pm. 1 & 2-BEDROOMS AVAILABLE anytime or Jan 1st. 2-locations 350 Malaga, 946 Masson St. $695/$795 month, all inclusive. no pets 905-576-6724, 905-242-4478. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT $600, 2-BEDROOM basement $750. Clean, & quiet, separate entranc- es, available immediately. Ajax & Pickering. Azizi (905)427-9922, Zak 416-409-4928 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. 12th month free! Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BDRM APT, avail now. Simcoe St. North Oshawa, Appliances, laundry facilities, 1-parking, Call 905-720-0432 3-BEDROOM HOUSE (no base- ment) in Ajax, $1100/month. inclu- sive. Available Jan 1st. No pets. Call Josh 905-427-1328 A ONE BEDROOM basement apt, Pickering, Brock/Major Oaks, gor- geous, topnotch, large clean bright a/c, 4 appliances, $775/mo + 1/3 utilities. 905-428-2015. AJAX 3 Bed. main floor bungalow & 2 bed. bsmt. apt. Laundry, parking, close to Hospital. Avail. immed. 905-686-8905 416-562-0186 AJAX - Near lake, new, large, 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Appliances, laundry, 2-car parking, no smok- ing. $900/mo. inclusive. First/last, references. Available Jan. 1. Call 416-550-6898. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- ities, plus parking. Also 2-bdrm $950. Both freshly painted, & new appliances. Available Jan/Feb. in clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 AJAX CLEAN upper floor one bedroom apt. suitable for working single person, cable & util. includ- ed. Private entrance/parking. Cen- tral location. No smoking/pets. First/last. Available immediately. $725/mo. (905)683-1955 AJAX south professionally de- signed, new warm 1 bedroom bsmt apt, separate entrance, laun- dry/parking/cable, steps to bus, $700.00 inclusive, first/last call 905-428-0440 AJAX,Kingston/Westney. 1-bed- room basement apartment, separ- ate entrance, parking, full kitch- en/bathroom. $700/month-incl. Available immediately. First/last required. No pets/smoking. 905- 686-9185-days; 905-686-1527- eve. AVAILABLE immediately 2-bed- room basement apt in Whitby. Walkout to backyard. Washer and dryer. $950/inclusive. No smoking (905)556-9972. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOND/SIMCOE,Spacious 1 bed- room apartment, $660+hydro. Available immediately. Applianc- es, laundry fac. on-site and park- ing. Avail. Jan. 1. Call 905-434- 7931. BOWMANVILLE-large one bed- room apt. Quiet location. Free parking. No smoking/pets. Adult lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- ed. Call 905-697-3491 CHURCH/ HWY. 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579- 9890. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. FINCH/LIVERPOOL one bed- room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, parking, full bath, storage area, cable & utilities included. available Jan.1, $825, no smoking, pets ok. (416)436-8117. HARMONY/BEATRICE,bright 1- bedroom basement apt., hardwood floors, separate entrance, shared laundry. On bus route. Available Jan 1st. $700/month inclusive. (905)404-1026 Harwood & Bailey FREE MONTH RENT 1 & 2 bdrms from $865 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, nice quiet court, north/east Oshawa. Separate entrance, park- ing. Feb. 1st. $775 inclusive. First/last, references required. No smoking, no pets preferred. Carrie 905-743-9968 LARGE ONE BEDROOM base- ment, Whitby, close to all amen- ities, fridge, stove, laundry avail- able, $700 plus 1/3 utilities. Avail- able immediately. No smoking/pets (905) 666-2420. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, November lst./December lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facil- ities. (905) 723-2094 ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED basement apt. Utilities and parking included. Suit quiet working person or student. No smoking/pets. Near 401/bus stop. Jan. 1st. $650. (905)434-8091 OSHAWA - 2 bedroom Simcoe and Gibb, upper house, parking, near amenities. Available Jan. First/last, $750/inclusive. 905-431- 3829. OSHAWA -304 Simcoe S., 17 Quebec St., older apartment build- ings. 1-bdrm apts. from $500. 2 bed. apt. $600. Bachelor apt. from $500. Avail. immed. Stephen 905- 576-8699 or 905-259-5796. OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM clean, bright, newly renovated, main floor triplex. 2 parking, stove/fridge, laundry facilities. $780/month plus hydro. No smokers/pets. Available Feb 1st. (905)623-7858. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- rooms available. Well maintained building. Near all amenities. From only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. OSHAWA area. 3 & 2 bedroom upper level and 2 bedroom basement in houses at various locations. Inclosed backyard and laundry facility available. Call 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. OSHAWA CENTRAL- , luxurious, 2-bdrms. New bathroom/ kitchen/appliances. $800/monthly. Open for inspection, Wednesday, Fr iday, Saturday, Sunday, 3-5pm. 48 Simcoe St. N. 905-718-9639 OSHAWA,Ritson/Dean, 1-BDRM main floor, $585+hydro. Large 1- bedroom upper, $675+hydro. Near amenities, avail. immediately/Jan 1st. Separate entrance, parking. No dogs. (416)265-6226. OSHAWA,Rossland/Stevenson Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950 includes utilities, cable, parking laundry, fridge & stove, no smok- ing. Separate entrance. Available Jan/Feb 1st. Short or long term. (905)723-7171. PARK/WENTWORTH - Large 2 bedroom apartment in duplex, 2 parking spaces, laundry, large backyard, very clean, Avail. imme- diately. Call Humphrey at (416)283-5964 or (416)720-7401. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly: 3- bedroom main floor apartment, stove, fridge, dishwasher. Across from Public School. Walk to Go Station. Minutes to 401/Lake. (905)420-5309. PICKERING VILLAGE - 1-bdrm. basement apt. Spacious living room, includes utilities, cable, parking. Separate entrance, non- smoker, no pets. Suits single per- son. First/last. $700/mo. Avail. im- mediately. 905-427-0476. PICKERING,Altona/Sheppard. One bedroom, large basement apartment available Jan.1st. Nice, quiet area, close to Hwy 401/amenities, separate entrance, laundry, one parking, utilities included, $750 first/last. Cal Rehan (416)357-3180 or (905)509-6869 (after 7pm week- days, daytime on weekends. PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- room apt., 2-storey with main floor entrance, balcony view of lake. $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul Carlos (905)830-9997 PICKERING,LIVERPOOL/BAYLY 3 bedroom, main floor bungalow, parking, share laundry, $1,250 +1/2 utilities. Phone (905)839- 9166. PORT WHITBY - Dufferin St. new- ly renovated spacious, quiet, 1 & 2 bedrooms, $795 and $895. Util- ities, laundry, parking included. Walk to go, 401/ Brock St. Close to sports arena, shopping. 1-800- 693-2778 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. SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Call 905-571-3760 SPACIOUS 1 bedroom Apt, Brock/Hwy #2 area in Pickering, non smoker and no pets, referenc- es required, $ 750.00/mth call 905-686-1179 TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom apts. available . Conveniently lo- cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. www.realstar.ca UXBRIDGE NEW!To wn- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., patio/garden, parking, storage. 905-852-4777 WHITBY - Available Jan. and Feb. 1st. 2 bedroom, $860 all inclu- sive. Office hours 9 - 5 Monday - Fr iday (905)666-4589. WHITBY - Taunton & Anderson - NEW 1 bed. bsmt. apt. Kitchen, appliances, share laundry. Close to amenities. References required. Avail. now. No smoking. Util. in- cluded. $750/first/last. Suits work- ing responsible single. 905-619- 2976. WHITBY one-bedroom apt. $675+hydro, heat and water in- cluded. Completely renovated, first/last. 32-ft OFFICE TRAILER for sale. 110-amp service. A/C, baseboard heat. 905-668-4016; cell: 905-432-4365. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom suites. Low rise building, park like setting, balcony or patio. Close to down- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca WHITBY, LARGE, LEGAL 2- bdrm bsmt., share laundry. Close to public transit/shopping. No smoking/pets. $825/mo+ portion of utilities. Available immediately. Call (905)655-9624 please leave message WHITBY, LARGE 2-BEDROOM basement apt., fridge, stove, laun- dry hook-ups. Private entrance, parking for 1 vehicle, $800 inclu- sive, first/last. Available immedi- ately. Call 905-723-6321 WHITBY,Thickson/Manning, 1- bdrm. newly renovated and ap- proved basement apt., a/c, fridge, stove, laundry. Single male pre- ferred. Avail. immediately. $800/mo. First & last. No pets. (905)430-0737 PICKERING-401/LIVERPOOL 2- bdrm, den, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ensuite laundry/storage, 2w/o's to huge balcony, C/A, parking in clean, well maintained low rise building, steps to shopping, library, rec centre, transit. $1300/mth in- clusive, no pets/smoking. Credit app. required. Avail. Jan.1/05. (905)427-7452 A-ABA-DABA-DO NOBODY NEEDS TO RENT If you're paying $750+/mo you CAN OWN - LET ME SHOW YOU! No Down Payment!! Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. (905)728-9414 or 1-877-663-1054 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3-BEDROOM HOUSE,desirable N.E. Oshawa. Newly renovated. Immaculate, 5 appliances, c/air, garage, no smokers/pets. First/last,/references, credit check $1300+ utilities. Immediate. (905)259-5138 ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, then own a house from $600/month o.a.c. Up to $5,000 cash back to you! Require $30,000 plus family income and good credit. Short of down pay- ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 BROOKLIN (North Whitby). New- ly renovated, spotless, 2-bedroom bungalow, new kitchen, bathroom, broadloom. On 4 acres, dynamic view. Near Hwy 7. References, credit check. $1,050/mo+utilities. (905)434-7235 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM apt., fridge, stove parking included, pri- vate entrance, Mary/Adelaide ar- ea. $850/month inclusive. First/last, no pets. Available Jan 1st. (905)436-6085, 905-728-3481 OSHAWA, 2+1 BEDROOM,5 appliances+, new doors/deck, close to all amenities. Avail. imme- diately. $1,000 plus utilities. Ref- erences/first/last. (905)723-3051; 905-260-3652. PICKERING Major Oaks/Brock 2-storey detached, 3-bdrm, 3- bathrms, A/C, 6 new appl, pool/deck. Near GO/schools/shop- ping. No smoking/pets. first/last/references. $1400+util- ities. Immediate. 905-655-1319, 905-686-8527 SOLINA,3-bedroom house, 5 ap- pliances, $900 per month, first & last plus utilities, no garage or basement. Available Jan. 2 (905) 263-2225. WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- LAND,3-bdrm bungalow, main floor only, air, washer/dryer, stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2-car parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- ing, basement rented separately. Immediately. References. $1,250 plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- able. Close to downtown and shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to 401 and GO. Utilities included. Call (905)434-3972. www.realstar.ca HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- nity Living in Oshawa now has units . Avail. immed., parking incl. Please call 905-576-9299. IMMACULATE NORTH Oshawa townhome, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- rooms, finished walkout basement, gas fireplace. $1200/mo. plus util- ities, first/last. Non-smokers/no pets. Jan. 1st. 905-720-0945. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- house, renovated $1200 + utilities. First/last Memory Lane Shep- pard/Whites Available immediate- ly. (416)724-0404 SOUTH OSHAWA - New renovat- ed 3 plus one bedroom, $l,000 plus utilities. lst/last preferred. Smoking/pets negotiable. Avail- able Jan lst. Call (905) 434-5934. 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. BRIGHT CLEAN 401/Simcoe, fur- nished, share kitchen, cable, short- term for working person preferred, parking, $500/mo. Betty 905-579- 8225 PICKERING,bright furnished room, share bath, laundry facilities, suits working gent. Non-smoking. $400, first/last. Also 1 bedroom apartment in Oshawa. Call 905- 686-9722. WESTNEY/Lake Driveway,Ajax, furnished rooms for rent. No smok- ing/pets. Internet incl. Avail Jan. 1st. Call after 7pm. (905)426-5561 CLEAN, MODERN TOWNHOUSE to share, North Oshawa, close to UOIT, professionals or students, $400 plus shared utilities. Avail- able January. 905-725-7270 or 905-431-3536. GREAT STOCKING STUFFER IDEA!!!! Be sure to purchase your 2005 Ajax/Pickering Firefighter Calendar! Only $14.95 All proceeds from the sale of the calendar go to the Ajax & Pickering Hospital Foundation, Big Brothers & Sisters of Ajax-Pickering, The Children's Wish Foundation, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation & to the Herizon House. Calendars available at any of your local Ajax Fire Halls or at The Pickering Town Centre Guest Services Oshawa Civic Auditorium Spring Home Show March 2005 Cal Devon to book your space 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 PICKERING Altona/Hwy. #2. Fur- nished/unfurnished bedrooms available immediately in upscale neighbourhood. Single female pre- ferred. $450/mo. first/last, includes laundry, cable/internet. (905)509- 2317 MOTORHOME,22ft., new awning, tires and paint. Very good condi- tion, $5900. (905)697-3809, (905)260-5075. 1999 YAMAHA V-MAX, bought in fall 2001, only 3,500 kms. original, asking $3,500 OBO. Call Ken 905-375-0451 2001 SKIDOO, Formula deluxe, reverse, electric start, heated hand & thumb warmers, mint condition $5,600 o.b.o. Call (905)579-9442 SPA/HOT TUB, 5 person spa, new cover, new heater, rebuilt motor. $1700 OBO. 905-433-1224. SINCERE SINGLES Introduction Service. successfully matching members for long term relation- ships Toll-free 1-866-719-9116 www.sinceresingles.ca. Christmas Special save 40%. SWEET HUNK Looking for Love! 40. Looks 30. Very Handsome, Ta ll, Caucasian, Strong, Intelligent, Athletic, Private Pilot, Funny, Di- vorced, Hiker, Swimmer, Traveller, Not religious, Daddy to one…looking for Sweet, Beautiful, 29-40 yrs, Shapely, Sexy, Intelli- gent Woman for long-term, maybe marriage, maybe children, but defi- nitely a first date and then FUN 4ever. Why not? Contact flight8@hotmail.com VIOLIN, MATH,painting and mu- ral lessons. Ready for income tax? We will do the bookkeeping for you. Call (905) 263-8406. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. DRIVER with own vehicle avail- able for local trips for disable and elderly. cost negotiable call (905) 427-7606. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, help in all life's problems, satisfac- tion guaranteed, specializing in Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- ings, always private and confiden- tial, house parties available. (905)665-3222. 2 HORSES for sale, 16hh, 6 year old WRXTB, green, 1 mare, 1 gelding. $3000 each o.b.o. Others also available. Grace (905)985- 3669 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 DININGROOM, cherry wood, double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- 746-0995. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- tress set. New in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- 0995. Can deliver APPLIANCES,refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer, apartment size washer & dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- 0098 A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad from $289 (30 yds). All Berber carpets on sale now! Free up- grade to 12 mm premium pad with every installation, 20 oz Berber carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- ry budget. Three month equal payment plan available. Free in home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1-800-578-0497. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, $149/up. Visit our showroom. Large selection! Parts, Service. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Call 905-213-4669. ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. Sales, Installation & Service Of All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 BED,Aamazing bargain, queen orthopedic mattress set, new in plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 7557.Will deliver BEDROOM SET,cherrywood, bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 BEDROOM SUITE,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- 213-4669. BUSINESS CLOSING SALE. Engines, cylinder heads, engine parts. Automotive machine shop equipment and machines. Bell's Automotive Machine Shop. 214 Wentworth E, Oshawa. 905-432- 4365 CARPETS - I have several thou- sand yards of new Stainmaster & 100% nylon carpet. Will do living room & hall for $389.00. Includes carpet, pad & installation (30 yards). Steve. (905) 743-0689 www.suburbancarpets.com 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 COMPUTERDEALS.NET Special- izing in anti-virus/spyware solu- tions. If your computer's way too slow, we know how to make it go! New & used laptops and desktops from $288. Family business, 20yrs same location. (905)655-3661. COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES Computer Services. P3/933 (Com- plete) $379.00; P3/500 (Complete) $269.00; P2/350 (Complete) $169.00. CD-RW upgrade only $30.00 w/system purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: P2/366 only $399.00 (ltd quantities). Other complete systems avail. Repairs at reason- able rates w/Free Pick-up and De- livery within Oshawa/Whitby. Mini- mal Charge other areas. CD-RW upgrades only $50.00 Interac, Visa & Mastercard accepted. Lay- away Plans. Leasing now available OAC on New & Refurbished Sys- tems. 27 Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576-9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com COSTUMES FOR ALL occasions for sale or rent. Get ready for Christmas! Santa, Mrs. Claus, Elves, helpers, accessories, school plays, etc. Call Kelly at 905-434-2970. DESK & CREDENZA, solid oak, good condition, 66x35 5 drawer and 66x20 4 drawer. $850/set OBO. (905)831-2149 DINING rm 1920's 11-pc walnut and oak $1600; sofa, loveseat, 1- 1/2-yr $850; coffee & end tables $90; single bed $150; massive 7-pc queen-size solid pine cannon- ball bedroom set $1750; 6-pc Queen bedset $400; 1-yr Maytag washer & dryer $500; fridge & stove $300; (905)260-1123 DINING ROOM SUITE,cherry- wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & side chairs, pedestal table, dove- tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 213-4669. ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, 2 years old, excellent condition. 18"x18" seat with air cushion. $1500. Commode chair on wheels. $50. (905)668-9697 GOV'T. INSPECTED Ont. grain fed beef. Sides, split sides at $1.70/lb. Bruce 705-432-3031 or Marie 905-986-4932 HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, never used, still in wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Covers - best quality, best prices, all colours, all sizes, large variety available. Delivery included. Cen- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER HOT TUB COVERS One week Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- livered to your door Call 1-866- 652-6837 INDUSTRIAL Convection Oven $500 or best offer. Call David at 905-432-1382. Will trade for golf swing! JUKE BOX 196?,Plays 200 songs working condition $1,000 plus 45's & 33 records. Call 905- 985-0545 NEW DANBY APT sized freezers $199. New Danby bar fridges, $119/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 Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- es and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT- POOL TABLE - 4x8 1 1/2" slate Dufferin newly felted pool table with cover, balls and cues, asking $1500 obo. Call 905-436-9128. 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. Rentals also available. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427- 7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com. Visa. PIANOS & CLOCKS - FREE CHRISTMAS CLOCK with purchase of any acoustic or digital piano. "BOXING WEEK SPECIALS"- Save $$$ while quantities last. Also on Samick pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. Large selection of used pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental payments ap- ply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! PIANOS - HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE starting at $800. Upright grands & apt. size. Reconditioned, warrantied & delivered 705-799- 3204. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. XBOX MOD CHIPS Chip installed from $125. Several chips available for each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. 905-626-0542 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. All accessories. New in box. Cost $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- 4669. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- livery. No credit application re- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SATELLITE SERVICES:Direct TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 20 years servicing satellite. (416)282-4640, or drop by store for a demo. SAVE THOUSANDS!!Fr idge, Stove, Kitchen cabinets + Pantry for sale - PCV simulated wood- grain finish, $3000.00 or best offer. For more info call 905-404-5200 or email fbarberio@rogers.com SNOWBLOWER,24" 5Hp, Toro, 2 stage auger, 3 forward and 2 reverse gears, very good condition. $450. BUILDING MATERIALS, 4 bundles of pink R12 insulation, 6 sheets of chiprock 4x8x3/8, $125. (905)427-9036 TITANIUM 2 knife set, 16 pcs. only $189 obo; Asahi Pentax camera with Sony case & Vivitar flash, only $269 obo; Canon EOS Rebel X with case & Vivitar flash, only $369 obo; Sony Video Camcorder with case $569 obo; slot machine right off the cruise ships. Approx. 2 yrs. old. Cost $4000-$5000 new, comes with 200 tokens. Retail $699, asking $499 obo; 905-404- 8676. TREADMILL,Bodyguard Magellan Plus 2004 model. Excellent condi- tion, heart rate monitor and mat for floor included. $3000 firm. Call Becky (905)426-6231 WOOD WORKING bench $200, and Shop Smith Clone includes jigsaw attachment, $1500. Call (905)666-1277 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 A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 22, 2004 www.durhamregion.com HOLIDAY AUCTION Antiques & Collectables Boxing Day Sun. Dec. 26th 10:00 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO, Take 115 Hwy. (10 km. north of 401), to Main St. Orono & follow signs to Mill Pond Rd. Our 15th Annual Antique Auction features a quality selection of articles from the past - Furniture, dressers, tables, cup- boards, chairs, settees, china cabinet, roll top desk, country benches, quality glass & china, Royal Doultons, country collect- ables, many rare & unique treasures. Something for One & All. (See: www.theauctionadvertiser.com) Terms, Cash, Cheque,Visa, M/C & Interac "Have A Safe & Happy Holiday" MacGregor Auctions Michael J. MacGregor 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. 22 years in the Auction Profession 905-852-9631 • 905-715-6841 philfaulkner.the auctionadvertiser.com SAT., JAN. 1, 2005 NEW YEAR’S DAY Estate Antiques beginning at 10 am Snowmobiles & ATV’s beginning at 11am VANHAVEN SALES ARENA, 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge. Details in next week’s issue Consignments still welcome Wishing Everyone A Very Merry Christmas Happy 51 st Birthday TONY VAN BOXTEL SR. (A.K.A. COOL GUY) Love Tony Jr., Nicole, Sherry, Sandy and Martina CONGRATULATIONS! NICOLE VA N BOXTEL! Mom, Dad and Keira want to congratulate you on passing the UFE and successfully becoming a CA. All of your family and friends are very proud of you and wish you continued success in the future. Special Supplement from the Colleges of Ontario Network for Education & Training PA R TNERS IN BUSINESSPARTNERS IN BUSINESS Ontario’s COLLEGESOntario’s COLLEGES Look for this informative supplement in the January 2005 issue of your local Business Times Newspaper or email careers@metroland.com for a free copy Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing Ltd. www.metroland.com • APPRENTICESHIP • APPLIED RESEARCH • CIRRICULUM DEVELOPMENT • NEEDS ASSESSMENT • MULTI-SITE TRAINING • E-LEARNING • ACCREDITATION • JOB CONNECT • TOWES - Test of workplace essential skills CASH FOR GOLD,diamonds, estate jewelry, wrist and pocket watches (any condition), art glass, original paintings, call 905-576- 9203. CLIP AND SAVE - Wanted to buy. Old glass, china, jewellery, dolls, bears, toys, figurines, Royal Doul- ton, Beswick, hat pins, marbles, vintage clothing, tins, etc. Phone 1-866-203-9743 WANTED:will pay cash & pickup good bedroom sets, dining room sets, wood kitchen tables & chairs, livingroom groups and fridges, stoves, washers & dryers (etc). 905-260-1123 AAA-Lakeridge Farm Firewood, the best quality wood, seasoned cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree work and lot clearing. Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-619-1363 or 416- 281-5455. SATELLITE DOWN? Let us revive it with the super hot Free-To-Air Satellite system. Hundreds of channels, no monthly fee. No card needed. Complete system installa- tion. Receivers from $275. Call 416-706-7971. 905-428-3216 after 7-pm SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is your DirecTV down? Everyone is switching to FTA; no cards, boards or atmegas. Specializing in the Fortec Lifetime Ultra. Get 1000’s of channels, no monthly bills. 1St in Durham Region. Call 905-435- 0202. uneekelectronics@rog- ers.com 226 Bloor Street East, Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE FOR A FREE DEMO CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER Pups. Top field and show lines, 3-males left. Vet checked, micro- chipped, 2-year health guarantee. 12-weeks, ready to go, $1000. Call 905-986-4543. LAB PUPS,first shots, dewormed. CKC Registered. Ready for Christ- mas. Call (905)344-7093. PUREBRED NEWFOUNDLAND puppies. Blacks and Lanseers. CKC registered, vet checked, mi- crochipped, first shots. (905)623- 1779 or (905)623-7474 SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, vaccinated, dewormed, $500 each ready to go! German Shepherd puppies $400 each. Call 905-260- 8855. 1985 HONDA CIVIC,5-speed manual, very good condition, 132,000-km, recent overhaul, ask- ing $1500. will certify. (905)427- 2790 1989 TAURUS as is, perfect win- ter car $1,500 o.b.o. 1990 Grand Caravan, mint, needs struts $2,000 o.b.o. Call 905-434-7222 1991 LEXUS ES 250, 4 door, 155,000 kil., lady driven, excellent condition, fully loaded, private sale $4,100 905) 428-2774 (905) 424- 3833, 1993 SUNBIRD LE,4-dr, auto, 4cyl, air, 140K, excellent condition, certified/e-tested, one owner. Ask- ing $2,250. 1996 Lumina Van, very good condition, asking $3,750. Call (905)404-8695 1994 BONNEVILLE SSE,$2999; 1996 Saturn SL2 $2999; 1996 Taurus SW $2999; 1997 Intrepid $3299; Year End Sale! Over 25 vehicles to choose from starting as low as $1699 up. Certified & e- tested (Kelly & Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 1995 GRAND AM SE, maroon col- our, good condition, 151,000km, $3500 certified obo. 905-666- 3466. 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 5spd manual. New breaks and wind- shield. A/C, E-tested. 174,000kms, Hwy driven. Excel- lent condition. $5500. Call (905)665-6838. 1996 MERCURY SABLE GS,V6, fully loaded, immaculate condition inside & out. Just a beautiful run- ning car, certified & e-tested. $3,300. Call Ryan, Coppins Corner Garage 905-649-2107. 1998 MERCURY MYSTIQUE,4dr, 6cyl, 5-spd, loaded $2,250. 1995 FORD AREOSTAR 6-cyl. Auto. PS-PB-A/C. Stereo. Low k's. $1,850. Oshawa (905)720-0704. 1998 NEON,4 dr. auto, 138,000 km, a/c, ps, pb, am/fm CD, new tires, new muffler, great shape $3750. Call 905-767-5897 1998 SATURN - auto, 4 dr., a/c, 180kms, great condition. $5000. Call 905-982-1768. 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, tinted windows, vent visors, hidden hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 OBO. 905-342-2704. BAD CREDIT? No History? Need a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 DRIVE IN LUXURY at a low price. 1993 Cadillac Seville, burgundy w/gray leather interior. Good shape. $3,000 as is, $3500 certi- fied. Call Mark 905-434-0392 CLEAN USED CARS - 99 Cava- lier Z24, 5-spd, loaded, sunroof, cd, $4,900; 96 Voyager van, V6, auto, $3,200; 95 Safari SLE, load- ed, $4,200; 95 Chev Lumina, 4dr, auto, pw, pl, $3,600. All e-test- ed/certified. Financing available oac. (905) 426-8922. Dealer. NEED SPECIAL FINANCING? DRIVE TODAYANEW 2005 OR USED 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE (905) 767-0951 (905) 683-5358 CALL BRIDGET BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT NO CREDIT GOOD CREDIT ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. We buy all scrap metal, copper, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. To ps all for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- 4609 or (416)286-6156. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES SCRAP cars wanted, pay cash, free pick up, Ron 905-424-3508 or Leo 905-426-0357 SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 1988 FORD F150 $1850 as is. 2 - 1991 Suzuki Samurai's. 1 runs, 1 missing computer. (905)404-8775 1994 DODGE DAKOTA,V6, auto, 4x4, extra cab, excellent condition, certified and e-tested, 177kms., $4750 OBO. call (905)442-5260 1997 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer Edition, excellent condition, fully loaded, tan leather interior, moon roof, 6 Disc CD changer, dual remote power seats, hand- free cell phone, h/d trailer hitch, only 140,000km, mostly highway, $9500 obo. (905)721-9470 1999 BLAZER LT,4X4, 2dr, auto, ps, pb, pmirrors, cruise, CD, excel- lent condition, 104,000 km, certi- fied & E-tested, $11,000 obo. 905- 985-8666. 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE,4.0 auto- matic 4x4, loaded, high hwy kms, but lots of life left. Certified $1995. (905)571-5138 1994 GMC SAFARI EXT V6 auto, 8-passenger, extended van w/roof racks,tilt/cruise, pw/pdl, power mirrors, overhead console, clean. 194,000-kms. cert/e-tested. $3995. (905)571-5138 1997 CHEV VENTURA VAN,blue, e-tested/certified. excellent shape, asking $4800. 1996 CHRYSLER VOYA GER VAN, gray, e-tested, certified. $4200. (905)576-8406 1999 CHEVY Express, 2500 se- ries, great shape, certified and E- tested, $10,500. call (905)259- 7670 MINI POCKET BIKES,brand new, 2 stroke engine, $550 tax incl. Some have extra upgrades ex- haust, chain, sprockets, air cleaner $600 tax incl. (905)725-7486 FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- vice, don't wait for love to knock at your door. Call now free to listen, 905-683-1110 Asian Girls Best Service Best Price Best Quality Girls 19+, Singapore, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 905-260-1238 Please dial carefully when calling one of our advertisers. We thank you for your consideration. Need a Handyman? •Painting •Flooring •Roofing •Foundation Repair (Wet Basement) •Full Basement Renos. No job too small - Best prices in Durham (905)728-8973 REAL HANDYMAN For people with limited cash flow Garbage Removal Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, Drywall etc Call Joseph cell - 905-626-6247 pgr- 416-530-8481 ALL PRO PAINTING AND WALLPAPERING Repair & Stucco ceilings Decorative finishes & General repairs 20% off for seniors (905)404-9669 GUARANTEED PAIN TING . . . We're back! "Pay as your are satisfied" Painting, plastering, Stucco ceiling repair/paint one room or whole house 30+ yrs exp. for free estimate call Scott c-905-718-8163 h-905-619-2406 TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workmanship Fast, clean, reliable service (905)428-0081 CLEAN MOMENT Experienced European cleaning. Residential. Pickering & Ajax area. For service call 647-295-0771 "Clean is our middle name" Housekeeping Services Holiday Cleaning??? Exp. hardworking housekeeper, flexible schedule, great rates (905)683-2111 Snow Removal Residential Prompt service Ltd # of customers Free estimates Maple Leaf Lawn Care (905)626-0653 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 22, 2004, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com While the weather outside is frightful, Winter Carnival at SkyDome is so delightful… mid-way rides (for big & little kids), games and loads of interactive fun! Unlimited rides for one great low price! 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Wednesday, January 26, 2005 Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St, E., Oshawa Public Welcome 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. 905-576-9335 or Tor onto 416-798-7259 • On B u s R o u t e • Free P a r k i n g • Free A d m i s s i o n Sunday, January 2 3 , 2005 Special New s p a p e r Publication PRESENTS BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY By calling your Classified Representative at This Week Oshawa • Whitby • Clarington WorkforceWorkforce To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Don’t Forget The News Advertiser Classified Dept. phone opera- tors are avail- able for your convenience every Sat. 9:30 to 3:00. To Place Your Classified Ad Please Call 905-683-0707 McCLEMENT, James Howard - Peacefully at the family residence on Tuesday December 21, 2004. Howard, beloved husband of Marian Thompson. Loving father of Mary Beth (Rick), dear grandfather of Laura and Mark; and Brian and Angela and great grandfather of Tara, Amanda, Aaron, Tyler and Wil- liam. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen McFar- lane. Greatly loved by his many nieces and nephew. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME 28 Old Kingston Road West Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Wednesday. Funeral Service at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 35 Church Street North Ajax (Pickering Village) on Thursday December 23, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. Interment Erskine Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire donations to St. An- drew's Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family. A book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca MUNROE, Thomas James (Tom)- Suddenly at Toronto General Hospital on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at the age of 32 years. Loving partner of Danielle Bertrand. Father of son Blair Munroe. Loving son of Robert Munroe and Susan and Bill Spicer. Brother of Michelle Munroe and Uncle to Joshua and Damian. He bowled many years at the Sunday night Friendship Bowling League. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Friends and family may call at ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME,124 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433- 4711) for visitation on Wednesday, December 22 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11 a.m. on Thursday December 23. Private interment at Mount Lawn Cemetery. Dona- tions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the M.O.R.E. would be appreciated by the family. " We will all miss you" MURPHY, Patricia Jane - Peacefully passed away, on Sunday, December 19, 2004, at the Ajax and Pickering Health Centre from None-Hodgkin's disease. Beloved wife of Blaine. Dear sister of Jean and Tony. Pat will be sadly missed by her nieces Rosemary, Angela, Victoria, Isabel and nephew Gareth Webley and great nieces Kristen and Katrina. The family will receive friends at the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME,28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) (905)428-8488 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday, December 23, 2004 at 10:30 a.m. Interment - Mt. Hope Cemetery. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Cana- dian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 22, 2004 www.durhamregion.com W o r s h i p W o r s h i p D i r e c t o r y D i r e c t o r y C e l e b r a t e t h e S p i r i t C e l e b r a t e t h e S p i r i t Celebrate the Spirit o f t h e C h r i s t m a s o f t h e C h r i s t m a s of the Christmas S e a s o n a t t h e S e a s o n a t t h e Season at the C h u r c h o f y ou r c h o i c e C h u r c h o f you r c h o i c e Church of your choice WORD OF TRUTH CHRISTIAN CENTRE 1527 Bayly St. Pickering 905-839-0333 Senior Pastor Joseph Fishe r W elcomes you to celebrate Christmas & New Year’s Eve with us! Fri. Dec. 24th 9:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Sun. Dec. 26th 11:00 am - Morning Worship & Musical Presentation Fri. Dec. 31st 9:00 pm - Ringing in the New Year with a Variety Show, Food, Fellowship & the Word We wish you the abundance of God’s blessings at Christmas, and may 2005 be your year of great accomplishments! Holy Trinity Anglican Church 400 Monarch Ave. Units 1 & 2, Ajax, ON 905-683-3863 www.holy-trinity-ajax.ca email: ht@holy-trinity-ajax-ca Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. -Christmas Kids and Chaos (children’s service with Eucharist) 7:00 p.m. -Family Eucharist 10:30 p.m. -Candlelight Service Christmas Day 9:00 a.m. -Holy Eucharist Sunday, December 26 First Sunday after Christmas 9:30 a.m. -Holy Eucharist C HRISTMAS & N EW Y EARS C ELEBRATION at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) A DVENT W ORSHIP S E RVICES December 19 at 8 AM, 9 AM & 11 AM Friday, December 24 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service Sunday, December 26 One Service only at 10:00 AM Special Guest Preacher: Rev. Akin Ola, Lagos, Nigeria Friday, December 31 10:00 PM to 12:20 AM New Year’s Eve Service You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people—on their way back to God” ST. TIMOTHY’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 97 Burcher Rd., Ajax 905-683-6122 Christmas Services at St. Timothy’s \December 24 7:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Family and Candlelight Service Regular Sunday Services 11:00 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME C h r i s t m a s E v e S e r v i c e s 2 4 t h D e c e m b e r,2 0 0 4 5:0 0 p.m . Childr e n ’s S e r v i c e 7:3 0 p.m . Fam i l y C h r i st m a s Ser v i ce C a rols, S cr i pt u r e and a Play 11:0 0 p.m . C h ri s t m a s C o m m u n i o n S e r v ic e A ll Wel com e Pickering Village United Church 300 Church Street North, Ajax www.pvuc.ca ST. PAUL’S ON-THE-HILL 8 8 2 K i n g s t o n R o a d , P i c k e r i n g (e a s t o f W h i t e s R d .) 9 0 5 -8 3 9 -7 9 0 9 Christmas Eve Celebrations 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00, 11:00 p.m. Christmas Day Family Worship & Carols 10:00 a.m. You and your family are invited “c ome let us adore him, Christ, the Lord” www.s tpaulsonthehill.com Amberlea Presbyterian Church The Family Church 1820 Whites Rd. N., Pickering Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell (905) 839-1383 email: infor@amberleapresbyterianchurch,ca website: www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca CHRISTMAS SERVICES Dec. 24th at 7:30 p.m. Family Worship Service Dec. 24th at 11:30 p.m. Candlelight Service HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH 796 EYER DRIVE PICKERING L1W 3C2 CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE December 24th CHRISTMAS EVE 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. December 25 CHRISTMAS DAY ONE MASS ONLY -10:30 a.m. bayfair@bellnet.ca “The Church in the heart of the community with the community at its heart” BAYFAI R B AP TIS T C H U R C H 817 Kingston Rd. Pickering, On L1V 2R2 (Two lights east of White’s Rd.) SENIOR PASTOR REV. DAN COLLISON You are invited to be part of BAYFAIR’S CHRISTMAS SERVICES Friday, December 24 - 7 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Sunday, December 26 - Boxing Day - 11 a.m. (no evening service) New Year’s Eve - Friday, December 31 - 7 p.m. A Praise & Worship Time Office: (905) 839-4621 Fax (905) 839-4622 Regular Service Times Sunday School 9:35 am Sunday Morning 11:00 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Wednesday Evening Prayer/Bible Study 7:00 pm Pioneer Clubs 7:00 pm Programs for the entire family St. Paul’s United Church Wheelchair Accessible Hearing Assistance Celebrate the Christmas Season December 24th 7:00 pm Family Christmas Eve Services & Pageant 11:15 pm Candlelight Communion December 26th 10:30 a.m. Intergenerational Worship 65 Kings Crescent, Ajax (905) 683-4740 www.stpaulsajax.org The Church With The Open Arms Your parents tried to update Christmas 30 years ago. Maybe you would like to celebrate your own way.In our church, you’ll have a chance to celebrate the birth of Jesus in a way that makes sense to you.Join us for Christmas worship. December 24 - Christmas Eve 7:00 p.m. Family Christmas Service 11:00 p.m. Traditional Carol, Candlelight and Communion Service December 25 - Christmas Day 11:00 a.m. Caroling at the historic Erskine Church (cemetery at Finch/Fairport) Sunday Dec. 26 - 10:30 Service Dunbarton-Fairport United Church 1066 Dunbarton Road (Northwest of Dixie and Kingston Rd.) 905-839-7271 Luckily, Christmas isn’t what it used to be. Luckily, ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. N. 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Call 310-CASH An award- winning news team Recipients of 39 provincial, national and Nor th American awards for editorial excellence in 2004 NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Aj ax musician plays for ‘Stones’ DURHAM — A local musician jammed with two “ancillary” members of The Rolling Stones recently. Trevor Horsfall, of Ajax, along with bass player, The Fogman, of Oshawa, played with Blondie Chaplin and Bernard Fowler at a birthday bash, marking Keith Richards’s birthday, at Stone’s Place in Toronto. Chaplin is the backup guitarist for Richards and Fowler has handled all the harmonies for the Stones, on stage and on albums, for about 20 years, said singer and guitarist Horsfall. “It’s a nice opportunity for us to do our own stuff. It’s a great opportunity to play with the big boys,” he said in an interview before the gig. Horsfall and The Fogman are mem- bers of the three-piece band, The Re- sistance, the house band at Stone’s Place for about a year a few years ago. 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Pickering•Ajax•Whitby•Brooklin•Oshawa•Courtice•Bowmanville•Newcastle•Orono•Port Perry•Uxbridge•Sunderland Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser ‘2nd Best Editorial Page’ CCNA ‘3rd Best Broadsheet Front Page’ OCNA ‘3rd Best Arts & Entertainment Coverage’ OCNA Brian McNair/Sports Editor Oshawa & Whitby bmcnair@durhamregion.com ‘Best Sports Section’ CCNA ‘Best Sports Section, 3rd’ OCNA ‘Best Sports & Rec Story, 3rd’ OCNA Brad Kelly/Sports Editor Clarington, Uxbridge & Port Perry bkelly@durhamregion.com Al Rivett/Sports Editor Ajax & Pickering arivett@durhamregion.com Metroland ‘President’s Award’ Sports Paul Futhey/ Sports Reporter pfuthey@durhamregion.com The Generals, Dunlops, Axemen, Panthers, MoJacks and Bruins – the sports department has them covered. From minor sports to Olympians, Brian, Al, Brad and Paul are sports fans themselves and eager to bring you Durham’s sporting news – the good, the bad and the unusual. On the Desk The Metroland Durham Region Media Group editors bring more than 125 years of combined experience to the job. Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt, with 24 years experience, leads an enthusiastic team dedicated to delivering quality news to the residents of Durham Region and providing a forum to voice all opinions. News You may recognize them as friends and neighbours, they’re the men and women who write about the community they live and work in, Durham Region. Whether it’s a blackout, a train wreck, propane explosion, election, or just plain bad politics – they’re there and with 40 editorial awards in 2004, they’re a winning team. Photography Often a photograph says it all and this group‘s work speaks volumes. Our photo team is led by veteran photographer Walter Passarella, who was a leader in the introduction of digital photography to the newspaper industry. They’re all award-winners and they’re on the job seven days a week telling the news through the lens. Entertainment Our journalists bring a wide variety of experience to the job, from magazines, daily and weekly newspapers, radio and television. Christy Chase has been covering Durham Region since her days as a reporter at the Oshawa Times. When the Times closed, Christy joined the team at Oshawa This Week where she is the Entertainment Editor. Walter Passarella/ Chief Photographer wpassarella@durhamregion.com A.J. Groen/ Photographer ajgroen@durhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ Photographer rpietroniro@durhamregion.com Jason Liebregts/ Photographer jliebregts@durhamregion.com ‘Photographer of the Year’ OCNA ‘Best Sports Photo, 3rd’ OCNA ‘Best Feature Photo’ CCNA ‘Best Feature Photo’ SNA ‘Best Sports Photo’ SNA Christy Chase/ Entertainment Editor cchase@durhamregion.com Tim Kelly/Copy Editor Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington tkelly@durhamregion.com ‘Best Editorial, 2nd’ OCNA Jennifer Paige/News Editor Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington jpaige@durhamregion.com David Stell/News Editor Ajax & Pickering dstell@durhamregion.com Judi Bobbitt/Managing Editor Uxbridge jbobbitt@durhamregion.com Bruce Froude/Managing Editor Port Perry bfroude@durhamregion.com Chris Bovie/Managing Editor Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington cbovie@durhamregion.com To ny Doyle/Managing Editor Ajax & Pickering tdoyle@durhamregion.com Joanne Burghardt/ Editor-in-Chief Metroland Durham Region Media Group jburghardt@durhamregion.com ‘Mary Knowles Award for Community Service’ OCNA Chris Hall/ Po rt Perry Reporter chall@durhamregion.com Mike Ruta/ Education Reporter mruta@durhamregion.com Crystal Crimi/ Uxbridge Reporter ccrimi@durhamregion.com ‘Best Feature Story, 2nd’ CCNA Keith Gilligan/ Ajax Reporter kgilligan@durhamregion.com Danielle Milley/ Pickering Reporter dmilley@durhamregion.com Jennifer Stone/ Clarington Reporter jstone@durhamregion.com Carly Foster/ Regional Reporter cfoster@durhamregion.com David Blumenfeld/ Whitby Reporter dblumenfeld@durhamregion.com Lesley Bovie/ Oshawa Reporter lbovie@durhamregion.com Jeff Mitchell/ Justice Reporter jmitchell@durhamregion.com ‘Best Business Writing, 3rd’ CCNA Jillian Follert/ Reporter jfollert@durhamregion.com Jane McDonald/ Reporter jmcdonald@durhamregion.com