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PICKERING TOWN CENTRE UPPER LEVEL SEARS WING 905.420.0744 ONE STOP SHOPPING - HI-SPEED • DIGITAL CABLE • WIRELESS All In-stock Accessories 33% off Leather Cases, Car Adapters, Belt Clips and More You got the phone, now is the time to save on See in-store for details. ™Rogers, ®Rogers Wireless, the Mobius design and YOUR WORLD RIGHT NOW are trademarks of Rogers Communications Inc. Used under license. SALE EXTENDED [ Briefly ]] First aid courses held in new year: A series of first aid and babysitting courses will be held by the Durham branch of the Canadian Red Cross during Janu- ary and February. Emergency first aid is an eight-hour course focusing on time and life-threatening priori- ties such as choking, response skills and rescue breathing. Dates include Jan. 2 to 22 and Feb. 5 to 19. The cost is $80. Standard first aid is a 16- hour course covering the skills in emergency first aid plus skeletal, soft tissues, head and spinal inju- ries, heat and cold emergencies, poisoning and medical emergen- cies. Dates include Jan. 8 and 9, 22 and 23, Feb. 5 and 6 and 19 and 20. Cost is $105. Both courses include basic rescuer CPR. The babysitting course in- cludes first aid techniques and takes place Jan. 15 and Feb. 12. The cost for the eight-hour courses is $35. For more information or to register, call the branch at 905- 723-2933. Warm up to youth lead- ership this winter: An upcom- ing program has been started to help develop leaders. The City of Pickering’s youth leadership program is for indi- viduals interested in learning how to lead others, becoming a better leader, and learning new skills that help with employment oppor- tunities and receiving guidance on writing resumes. The program runs Wednes- day from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School, beginning Jan. 19. For more information, or to get involved call 905-420-4621. For more information on leisure programs, visit the City website at cityofpickering.com and go to the lifestyle section. [ Index ] Editorial Page, 6 Sports, 8 Entertainment, 12 Classified, 10 [ 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 INCOME TAX PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS *most returns * GST EXTRA ALL-CANADIAN TAX SERVICE offices open year round 100 Westney Rd. S. (@401) at Ajax Station (905) 426-4860 SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. Email: service@pickeringhonda.com The Pickering 46 PA GES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 DEEP FAITH Faithway Baptist celebrates 30 years of fellowship in Ajax Page 3 WORK TRUCK Toyota gets serious with the Tundra Wheels pullout Pickering called upon for relief help Tamil association collecting money for Sri Lankans impacted by tsunamis By Mike Ruta Staff Writer PICKERING — Sri Lankan Cana- dians in Durham are visiting homes across the region, collecting funds as part of what the United Nations ex- pects to be the largest and costliest disaster relief effort in history. Tens of thousands of people were killed and millions left homeless after tsunamis, generated by a massive, 9.0- magnitude earthquake off the Indone- sian island of Sumatra, raced across the Indian Ocean, slamming onto the coasts of 11 nations as far away as Africa. Some of the giant waves were travelling at 800 km/h, washing people and homes away. The island country of Sri Lanka, off the Indian coast, is believed to be the hardest hit. By Tuesday the death toll had risen to almost 19,000 and was expected to reach 25,000. Reports said as many as half of the Sri Lankan dead are children. Muttukumaru Chandrakumaran, president of the Durham Tamil As- sociation, says relatives he was able to contact on the island are safe, while the conditions of others are unknown. Ts unamis are rare, and he says the scene described to him is a foreign one to his countrypeople, many of whom are still in shock. “First the sea went down; they saw the land,” he says. “People saw the beaches increasing; they saw all the fish on the land. And when (the wave) came back, it was 10, 20, 30 feet in height.” SERIOUS INJURIES IN PICKERING ACCIDENT Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Paramedics and firefighters care for the driver from one of two vehicles involved in an accident yester- day. The man and a passenger from the same vehicle were taken to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and then transferred to Sunnybrook Health Science Centre with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, say Durham Regional Police. The accident occurred late in the morning on Brock Road at the Fifth Concession. ✦ To arrange a donation, call 905-428-7007 or e-mail info@durhamtamils.com. Optimism abounds for Pickering job market Survey finds 15 per cent plan to hire, versus only five expecting cutbacks By Jerome Watt Special to the News Advertiser DURHAM — It looks like 2005 will be a happy New Year for employment in Durham Region. According to a survey recently released by the Manpower staffing agency, 15 per cent of Durham em- ployers plan on hiring this coming quarter (January to March), while five per cent plan to reduce their work- force. Another 68 per cent of the region’s employers expected to maintain their current staffing levels and 12 per cent were unsure of their intentions. “It’s a good way to start the new year,” said Kim Murray of Manpower’s Pickering office. Provincially, employers are predict- ing a moderate hiring climate for the first quarter, as 15 per cent plan to add staff and 11 per cent expect cutbacks. Sixty-nine per cent of employers are not planning any changes, while five per cent are unsure. Nationally, 16 per cent of employ- ers plan to increase their payrolls and 12 per cent expect cutbacks for a net employment gain of four per cent. But with seasonal variations removed from the survey, the net employment outlook is 18 per cent, a slight in- crease from the 17 per cent reported the previous quarter. Countrywide the finance, insur- ance, real estate and wholesale sec- tors are expecting the most optimistic results, with the other sectors pre- dicting a good quarter once seasonal variations are removed. Choose bus over bust in Pickering on New Year’s Eve Pickering plans a family New Year’s Eve celebration ✦ See Pickering, Page 4 Free transit service means residents can be merry and safe By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — Ta ke your pick. When it’s time to go home this New Ye ar’s Eve, there are two kinds of free rides available in Ajax and Pickering: a ride on a bus or in the back of a police cruiser. The Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, in conjunction with the Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering, Ontario Power Generation and Durham Regional Po- lice, is encouraging revellers to make the right choice as they partner to offer free New Years’ Eve transit service for the third year. OPG is covering 50 per cent of the cost, with the two municipalities picking up the rest of the tab. This year’s theme is, Choose Your Ride This New Years’ Eve. In other words, catch a lift with the APTA or police, as both are free. “Do the right thing,” says Andre Wyatt, acting Durham police sergeant in the traffic services branch. “Be careful and make arrangements to take a safe ride home. You don’t want our bus ride.” Acting Sgt. Wyatt notes that a lot of extra police officers will be on duty New Ye ars’ Eve, and “the full (Reduce Im- paired Driving Everywhere) team will be out in force as well.” “We encourage everyone to have a good time,” says Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan. “But a large part of having a good time is ensuring you and your family are safe.” Pat Brown, Ajax Ward 4 councillor and APTA co-chairwoman, says even a bit of alcohol should prompt a drinker to call the APTA for a ride and not get behind the wheel. “Even if they’re going to have one drink, they’re taking a risk,” she says. “A j ax and Pickering are working together to provide an alternative, an inexpensive alternative, I might add.” Access the free service by calling 905- ✦ See Catch, Page 5 ✦ See Plenty, Page 4 PICKERING — Some Pickering resi- dents are going to be ringing in 2005 with a family Hawaiian beach party. The City is hosting its annual free family skate and swim party at the Pick- ering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Fa rm Rd., on New Year’s Eve from 7 to 9 p.m. Both arena pads are going to be open and, in addition to skating, there is hot chocolate, music, prizes and games. Nicole Ponte, Pickering’s Teen Idol, will be performing in the Delaney Rink at approximately 8:30 p.m. Other entertainment includes chil- dren’s entertainer, Jim Parker, who will perform in the lobby. While attendees at the arena will be cool, people at the pool will be hot at the Hawaiian Beach Party where the Mutadhi World Drummers are sched- uled to perform. The party also features games, prizes and island crafts. For those who forget their suits or skates they can sit down and enjoy a flick. ‘Lilo and Stitch’ is the feature movie in the squash court gallery. The New Year’s Eve countdown is at 9 p.m. in both the arena and the pool. Food donations will be accepted for St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Food Bank. The event is the wrap-up of Pickering’s month-long Winterfest activities and the passport ballots will be drawn for gift certificates donated by the Picker- ing Town Centre. For more information, call Kristy Holt at 905-420-4660 ext. 2096 or visit www. cityofpickering.com/winterfest. A/P PAGE 2 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 BOXING WEEK MATTRESS & FURNITURE SALE EACH PIECE EACH PIECE EACH PIECE $179$179 Futon Complete with Mattress NEW STYLE Dunes Bed Black or White Double or Queen $167$167 1/2 PRICE! DO NOT PAY TIL 2006 O.A.C. Boxing Week Hours: Dec. 26 11-5 Dec. 27 10-6 Dec. 28 10-6 Dec. 29 10-6 Dec. 30 10-9 Dec. 31 10-3 CHOOSE ANY SIZE AT ONE LOW PRICE ! TWIN, DOUBLE OR QUEEN (SOLD AS SETS ONLY) Vanessa Daybed $125$125 Captain Promo 4 Drawers Included $226$226 Promo Solid Wood Bunk Bed $239$239 Carousel Headboard Various Colours $32$32 $998 7 Piece Bedroom Suite $998 Electric Bed $1189$1189 FREE SET UP! LIMITED QUANTITIES! 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If you see a photo in the Metroland Community Newspapers of Durham Region that you wish to purchase, you can order a re-print or a digital image by calling (905) 683-5110 NEWS ADVERTISER An award- winning news team Recipients of 39 provincial, national and North American awards for editorial excellence in 2004 This Week Uxbridge Times- Journal NEWS ADVERTISER Canadian Statesman BROOKLIN the Citizen Metroland Durham Region Media Group Scott Berry of Ontario Power Generation presented Pat Brown, Ajax Councillor, Ward 4 a cheque for 50% of the total cost of this years FREE New Year’s Eve Transit Service. Shown here from left to right: Shaun Collier - Ajax Councillor, Ward 1, Acting Sergeant Andre Wyatt - Durham Regional Police Traffic Services Branch, Mayor David Ryan - Pickering, Constable Brain Pallister - Durham Regional Police Traffic Services Branch, Pat Brown - APTA Board Co-chair, Ajax Councillor, Ward 4, Jim Douglass - Inspector, Durham Police, Scott Berry - Ontario Power Generation, Neil Killens - Deputy General Manager, APTA & Ted Galinis - General Manager, APTA. APTA wants residents to know they don’t need to drink and drive this New Years Eve, there are other options including free transit service. We want residents to know that RIDE, OPG, The Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the To wn of Ajax, the City of Pickering are working together to make this New Years Eve safer for everyone. Ted Galinis, General Manager, APTA Here’s how our Dial-A-Bus service works... 1. Simply dial 905-683-4111 and respond to the automated prompts to book your ride (listen to the prompts, then push 1, then 2, then 1, and listen to times to book your ride.) 2 State your address and your destination, and let us do the rest. 3. Ajax and Pickering Residents will be dropped off as close as possible to their destination at no cost. 4. Reservations can be called in until 12:45 a.m.,with the last pick-up being 1:30 a.m.The buses will run until 2:00 a.m.in order to drop off all riders. 5. Check out our website for more information at www.townofajax.com/apta Sponsored by: Make the smart choice and RIDE the Ajax Pickering Transit for FREE this New Years Eve. Call 905-683-4111 to BOOK your FREE RIDE! Chinese & Canadian Food Open 7 DAYS a week 15 Westney Rd. North,Ajax 905-686-1898 ON DINNER BUFFET NO MSG ADDED Takeout & Delivery BEST BUFFET RESTAURANT IN AJAX! 350 SEAT! HWY#2 WESTNEY HEIGHTS PLAZA WESTNEYRD. 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Sunday, December 26th - Boxing Day 8:00am-7:00pm Monday, December 27th 10:00am-9:00pm Tuesday, December 28th 10:00am-9:00pm Wednesday, December 29th 10:00am-9:00pm Thursday, December 30th 10:00am-9:00pm Friday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 10:00am-5:00pm Saturday, January 1st, 2005 - New Year’s Day Mall Closed Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 11:00am-6:00pm Pick up where Santa left off! Boxing Week Shopping Hours NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our re aders? We’d love to hear about it. Please send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER A/P PAGE 3 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 By Jeff Hayward Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — A local church celebrating 30 years of service has faith that it has many more years of fellowship ahead. On Dec. 5, Faithway Baptist Church marked the official anniversary at its Salem Road home in Ajax. Faithway has grown a great deal over the years since its beginnings in 1974 at E.A. Fairman Public School in Whitby. The church then occupied a few different homes before purchasing its current location, which has now expanded to include the church itself and a Bible college. Pastor Greg Baker, originally from Detroit, Michigan, feels the new home is a perfect location to serve the ever- increasing population in the area. “Our church is growing with Ajax and the surrounding communities,” says Pastor Baker. “We are strategically located and are preparing for our great- est years.” Pastor Baker is a graduate of Loui- siana Baptist University and has been serving Faithway since 1980, assuming senior pastor duties in 1987. In that time, he has directed three building projects for the church. Beyond the favourable location of Faithway, he feels the method of deliv- ering his message has been the greatest factor in gaining visitors and new mem- bers. “We believe the church is here to help people in the community discover a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This only happens as we take the mes- sage of the Bible into the community,” he explained. To aid in helping visitors attend the church service, a team of volunteers operate nine red buses which bring hundreds around Durham to the Sun- day morning services. The transporta- tion is funded by the church congrega- tion. The Bible college has existed since 1983, offering programs in theologi- cal and religious studies. Currently there are students from all across North America enrolled, with 178 of its grad- uates now serving church ministries across Canada and around the world. With an eye to the future, the church has taken steps to expand again, re- cently purchasing additional land be- side the campus and consulting an architect. “A 20-year plan will include increased educational space, parking, gymnasium and a 1,200- to 1,500-seat sanctuary,” said Pastor Baker. To find out more about Faithway Baptist Church or the Bible college, visit www.faithway.org. Faithway congregation puts faith into all it does Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pastor Greg Baker and the Faithway Baptist Church are celebrating 30 years in the community. The church has grown a great deal since its beginnings in 1974 at a school in Whitby. It now draws people from around Durham to the Salem Road loca- tion in Ajax. Go slow, be aware on the roads, says ministry DURHAM — With winter weather upon us, drivers are being urged to use extra caution on the roads. “Winter weather can be unpredict- able, creating challenging driving con- ditions,” said Ontario Transportation Minister Harinder Takhar. “About one- third of all traffic collisions in winter are caused by speed and loss of control. Drivers are reminded that it takes lon- ger to stop on slippery roads so they need to keep a safe distance from the car in front of them; to avoid sudden breaking; to check weather and road conditions before heading out; to allow extra time if conditions are bad; to clear windows of ice and snow to ensure a clear view; and to brush off all loose snow from the car so it doesn’t impede the vision of other motorists. 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On Monday, $2,500 was raised, and Mr. Chandrakuma- ran encouraged all Durham residents, including social service agencies, to contribute what they can to help the survivors. He expected to set up a bank ac- count today (Wednesday), noting it would make it much easier to co-ordi- nate local fundraising. He has spoken with Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland and Dan McTeague, the MP for Pickering-Scarborough East, as Mr. Chandrakumaran wants to ensure the money collected here reaches the disaster victims. “We want to raise as much as we can, and we are trying to get the money out through a reliable source, to make sure the money goes to the needy,” he says. “This is the biggest question mark with most of the people contributing.” To arrange a donation, call the Dur- ham Tamil Association at 905-428- 7007 or e-mail info@durhamtamils. com. Visit the association website at www.durhamtamils.com. ✦ Pickering, From Page 1 Pickering community asked to help Sri Lankans in need Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo From left, Kanga Sivanathan, Ganesalingam Velauthapillai, and Muttukumaru Chandra- kumaran, president of the Durham Tamil Association, are among the Durham resi- dents collecting money for relief efforts in Sri Lanka. The booming construction industry in Durham will help propel the need for people in that field. Demand will be heavy for skilled tradespeople. “It makes it difficult because there’s a shortage of skilled trades’ folks,” Ms. Murray said. According to Liisa Ikavalko, senior development officer in Durham’s eco- nomic development and tourism de- partment, there is one other area in particular witnessing economic and employment growth. “We’ve seen a lot of movement in the warehouse and distribution (sec- tor),” she said, noting a number of the vacant buildings in the region have been filled by businesses in this sec- tor. “We’re pleased to see Durham is filling these large buildings,” she said. “That’s a fantastic sign.” ✦ Plenty, From Page 1 Plenty of action in Durham warehouse and distribution sector PICKERING — Ray Router’s friends at the Durham Progress Club South remember an ordinary citizen who did extraordinary things. They recently honoured Mr. Router, who passed away a year ago, by donat- ing a defibrillator to the City of Picker- ing. “We’re just ordinary citizens band- ing together to do extraordinary things, Ray Router was one of these guys,” said Bill Sornberger, the president of the club. “The members of Durham South can think of no better way to honour Ray than to buy a second defibrilla- tor.” Last November, Mr. Router was play- ing tennis at the Pickering Recreation Complex when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated by four staff members using a defibrilla- tor. “They did an incredible job under tremendous pressure getting the first shock in under the all-important three minute mark,” Mayor Dave Ryan said as the presentation was made at the Dec. 20 council meeting. Mr. Router was able to enjoy anoth- er few precious weeks with his fam- ily before passing away while awaiting bypass surgery. A defibrillator is used to restore a normal heart rhythm by delivering an electrical shock to the heart when the beat is dangerously fast, such as in the case of a heart attack. The cost of each unit is about $5,500. It is to be installed at the Don Beer Arena. Last year council paid for and installed the first defibrillator. 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TEAK DINETTE SET IMPORTED REG. 1198 WALL UNITS • CHERRY • LEATHER • MAPLEwww.theteakgallery.ca Vinyasa Yoga (Power Yoga), Uses an energizing, flowing practice that creates a high body heat, improving flexibility, balance and strength. New Classes Begin January 3/05 416-330-1095 Location: Catching Fireflies Ltd. 1064 Salk Rd., Pickering News from all over Durham Reg ion Now online at durhamregion.com More than 1,700,000 page views per month This Week Uxbridge Times- Journal NEWS ADVERTISER Canadian Statesman BROOKLIN the Citizen Metroland Durham Region Media Group infodurhamregion.com 683-4111 and following the automated prompts to book a ride. Provide your location and where you’re going and let APTA take it from there. You’ll be dropped off as close to your destination as possible. Reservations are taken until 12:45 a.m., with the last pickup at 1:30 a.m. The buses continue dropping people off until 2 a.m. Te d Galinis, APTA general manager, says Ajax and Pickering residents have taken advantage of the service in the past. “It’s been fairly well-utilized because of the flexibility with our dial-a-ride ser- vice,” he says. “We’ll drive you around until two o’clock in the morning.” For more information on the free ser- vice, visit www.townofajax.com/apta. Catch a ride with Ajax-Pickering transit Mike Ruta/ News Advertiser photo Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority is teaming up with Ajax, Pickering and OPG to encour- age a fun, but safe new year. To that end, from left, Durham Acting Sergeant Andre Wyatt, Ted Galinis of APTA, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, and Ajax councillors Pat Brown and Shaun Collier announced last week there will be free New Year’s Eve bus service. ✦ Catch, From Page 1 A/P PAGE 5 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 Naturalists meetings crawl along PICKERING — The Pickering Natural- ists club has a busy February planned. The group meets to discuss spiders of southern Ontario, with speaker Tom Mason introducing common families of spiders. The naturalist shares informa- tion pertaining to intriguing habits and camouflages and will bring in live spi- ders, including a black widow. The meeting is at 7:45 p.m on Thurs- day, Feb. 3 in the library at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, 490 Stroud’s La., at Rosebank Rd. N. For more informa- tion, call Heather Jessop at 905-839- 1775. In addition, the group has outings planned for the West Lakeshore Birding and the Wings of Paradise Butterflies. The West Shore Birding is Sunday, Feb. 20 and participants should meet John Stirrat at the Bronte carpool lot on the east side of Bronte Road. There will be many species of waterfowl at lakeside spots between Bronte and Burlington, and possibly Grimsby. Dress warmly and bring a lunch. Call in advance if you plan to attend. For more information, call Mr. Stirrat at 416-284-7744. The Wings of Paradise outing is a trip to the Butterfly Conservatory in Cam- bridge. It is a 10,000-square-foot con- servatory featuring many species of but- terflies in a warm tropical garden setting. Admission is approximately $8. Meet Rayfield Pye at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the southwest corner of the Pickering GO Station parking lot. Call Mr. Pye in advance at 905-436-7998. A/P PAGE 6 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 T he wonderful thing about New Year’s Day is that on that day alone we are literally standing on the fulcrum of two vast expe- riences. From this rare vantage point we can still clearly look back upon the year that was and, with a simple turn of the head, gaze expectantly at that which lies ahead. It is an interesting perspective to be sure. I personally have a love/ hate relationship with 2004. I experienced cancer and all its attendant goodies; I watched dear friends of mine suffer the passing of their parents; I lost my father-in-law, one of the gentlest, most complex men I have ever known; and I stood helplessly by while droves of otherwise intelligent people tuned in weekly to The Ap- prentice. It was a rough year. At the same time, though, 2004, amid all of its ugliness, was not without its gifts. No hard experience ever is. I am a very different person than I was 364 days ago. Not only is my colon approximately six inches shorter, but I am a hap- pier and, I think, wiser indi- vidual than ever before. I’ve been on the receiving end of so much kindness and end- less generosity I cannot begin to tell you. You get hit with enough love and some of it is bound to stick. Yes, 2004 was brutal, but I wouldn’t trade it for a Gretzky rookie card. And now what of 2005? What will the next 365 days bring? Well, at the risk of sounding like Mick Jagger, may I suggest that we may not always get what we want, but we will certainly get what we need. Yo u can count on that. The trick, as I understand it so far, is to come to the real- ization that, whatever is hap- pening to you — whether it be falling in love or falling on your knees — it is happening to you for a reason. I really believe that. How else can a person make sense of a world where hockey players make millions of dollars and teach- ers are paid pennies? Where oil has more value than the human beings who live near it? Where Britney Spears’s opinion on anything is taken seriously? I know it seems, sometimes, that we are going to hell in a handcart. But 2004 proved be- yond a doubt to me that there is far more good out there than there is bad. The bad stuff just has a better press agent. Believe me, this lovely blue planet is still a very nice place to be. And, as Einstein put it so wonderfully, “All evi- dence to the contrary, there does appear to be a plan.” And we are, all of us, integral parts of that plan. So, in the year to come, if you need love I am sure it will be there for you. If you need realignment, you’ll find that, too. And, of course, if you re- ally, really need more reality TV, God help us, there will be plenty of that, too. Neil Crone, actor-comic- writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Greenwood’s sensitive features need government protection To the editor: As a Greenwood resident and member of the Green- wood and Area Ratepayers Association (GARA), I fully support Greenwood’s inclu- sion within the provincial greenbelt. Let me address, however, another concern of many residents. That is, what the greenbelt does not include — Class 1 and 2 prime agricultural lands in northeast Pickering, including lands surround- ing the hamlet of Greenwood .T hese lands represent a fi- nite and limited resource and protection of them promotes and ensures a healthy rural system. Without protection, this land is under significant development pressure, the scope of which is inconsistent with regional and municipal planning policy. Such devel- opment is undesirable and in- compatible with the existing rural and historic character of the village. GARA has long been ac- tively engaged with both its community members and Pickering planning staff to as- sess and determine accept- able growth potential that is consistent with rural planning policy. Despite this collaboration, it comes as a disappointment that with recommendations from the planning depart- ment, Pickering council, sends a message to the Prov- ince that does not represent the community vision. The message sent: that Pickering does not consider the environmentally sensitive Lake Iroquois shoreline, Duf- fin’s Creek watershed, historic Greenwood and the prime agricultural area surrounding it, worth protecting for future generations. Clearly, this il- lustrates why greenbelt legis- lation has become an abso- lute necessity. We are in desperate need for astute policies that promote a recognition, understanding, articulation and preservation of rural assets. Municipalities and their planning depart- ments are greatly influenced by the tremendous pressures placed upon them in the in- terest of development. Kudos to Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, who possesses outspoken vi- sion and wisdom to cham- pion greenbelt legislation. Louise Cranfield Greenwood Canada must have a balance of freedoms To the editor: I write as a person who be- lieves strongly in the dignity of every person. However, I also write as a young woman who still believes in the tradi- tional values with which I was raised, who believes that the sacred union of a man and a woman was designed by God, and should be protected by a society that was founded as a God-honouring nation. Every democracy knows true freedom is discovered not in absolute individual lib- erty, but in the careful balance between these freedoms and the protection of society. The issue then becomes which freedoms do we permit, and which do we limit for the preservation of a moral soci- ety. For beyond the call to be free, we must ask what kind of life this freedom cultivates. A nation has failed to achieve its goal if it simply lets everyone do as they please in the name of liberty. Rather, they have achieved their goal when their purpose is not only to be free, but also to be good. As a high school teacher, I am amazed at how desperate our teenagers are for moral guidance. They live lives saturated with violent video games, pornographic images and crude language. On the issue of same-sex marriag- es, they have little room for choice, as teachers are pres- sured to not only present this lifestyle as an option, but to encourage it. In our desire to promote freedom, we have failed to promote those values which have drawn people to our nation over the years. I believe that one of those val- ues is that marriage as the union between a man and a woman is a fundamental part of society. Elaine Cornish Ajax EDITORIAL LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The year that was and what’s to come Province trying to score voter points IN THE COMMUNITY CLICK AND SAY This Week’s Question: Do you think 2005 will be a better year than 2004? Yes or No? Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Would you bring your own wine to a restaurant if the Province allowed it? Votes cast: No: 30.3% Yes: 69.7% The spirit of giving puts Westcreek Public School students in the mood to collect food Te acher Diane Schlichting sent us this photo of, from left, Dan- iel Dejanovi, Janine Mason and Devin Singh at Westcreek Public School where students collected more than 4,000 pounds of food she says. They wanted to share their success with the whole com- munity and displayed some of the items that were donated during the event. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to dstell@durhamregion.com. 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That about sums up the provincial lifestyle legislation that has been introduced by the Liberals in the last little while. Some could argue the government has a somewhat mixed agenda on these issues. However, there is absolutely no confusion on this for restaurateurs. They’re livid. After all, the no-smoking in enclosed patios (or anywhere else except your own personal space) follows the smoking ban in all bars and restaurants, which was imposed earlier this year. And, as for “bring your own wine,” you can imagine how restaurateurs with impressive wine cellars feel about that one. While the no-smoking legislation maintains a consistent health- first provincial government position, it’s a little harder to under- stand the motive behind bring your own wine. Questions abound over BYOW: With the emphasis on curbing drinking and driving, will restaurant owners be able to keep a tight control on how much you drink when it’s your own wine? How many bottles will you be able to bring? How many restaurant owners will choose to allow BYOW? However, there is a fair and sensible option on BYOW. Let each restaurant owner decide whether he wants to allow BYOW. Those who feel their wine cellar gives them a clear advantage over the competition may decide to not opt in. Others who believe BYOW will bring in more diners may choose to participate. Whatever works, for each individual business, is the fairest method to fol- low. As for smoking in enclosed patio spaces, how does this differ from smoking indoors? It’s really a way to try to dodge the original legislation. The point is to get rid of the effects of second-hand smoke, and any kind of enclosure, even if it allows some open space, keeps smoke from quickly escaping into the atmosphere. That’s not fair to non-smokers and is contrary to the spirit of the law. The Province is obviously looking to score points with voters with these initiatives. Now, it will be up to citizens to decide when it comes to BYOW. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com P PAGE 7 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 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 Jan. 6 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm on Race Relations & Equity 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 The Best in Theatre from the Museum Tickets on Sale Fri. Jan. 7 905.683.8401 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 Get the Christmas Fat-off Register Today 12 week program 905.683.6582 CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) December 31 8:30 am - 12 noon January 1 & 3 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX December 31 6:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Activities January 1 CLOSED December 20 - January 4 CLOSED Child Supervision RECREATION COMPLEX POOL December 29 & 30 6:00 am - 7:30 am Lane Swim 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Adult/Parents&Tots 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open Swim 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Swim 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult Swim December 31 6:00 am - 7:30 am Lane Swim 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Adult/Parents&Tots 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open Swim 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Free Swim January 1 CLOSED DUNBARTON POOL December 20 – January 4 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE December 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Free Family Count Down Skate January 1 CLOSED DON BEER ARENA December 31 CLOSED January 1 CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE CLOSED GARBAGE & RECYCLING & YARD WASTE No Change over the Holiday Season. For Collection Inquiries, please call the Region of Durham at 1.800.667.5671 EMERGENCY SERVICES City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905.683.4319 PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CENTRAL BRANCH & PETTICOAT CREEK December 31 9:30 am - 1:00 pm January 1& 2 CLOSED CLAREMONT, GREENWOOD,WHITEVALE Contact branch for Holiday Hours AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY December 31 Regular morning rush hour service. Increased afternoon service (every half hour) starting at 1:00 pm in Ajax and 1:25 pm in Pickering. Evening Dial Service from 8:00 pm to 1:00 am January 1 CLOSED – No Transit Service Scheduled January 2 Regular Sunday Service CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS Tim Hortons Free Skate at Pickering Recreation Complex December 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Food Bank Donations collected at all events. New Years Eve, FREE Family Skate & Swim Countdown to the New Year 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Pickering Recreation Complex Hawaiian Beach Party featuring the Mutadi World Drummers,Crafts,Skating & family entertainment by Jim Parker,featuring 2004 Pickering Teen Idol Nicole Ponte.Passport draws and party favours Presented by: cityofpickering.com/greateventscityofpickering.com/greateventscityofpickering.com/greatevents 905.683.2760 ext. 2211905.683.2760 ext.2211905.683.2760 ext. 2211 cityofpickering.com/winterfest FREE Fun for the Entire Family!Public Defibrillator Donated by Membership of the Canadian Progress Club Durham South The City of Pickering’s newest defibrillator was dedicated during Council on Monday, December 20, 2004.This unit was donated by the membership of the Canadian Progress Club Durham South, in memory of past club member Ray Router. The Public Access Defibrillator program is an important initiative within the City of Pickering and the installation of the defibrillator unit at Don Beer Arena highlights our commitment to the well being of all of our citizens. We are truly appreciative of the donation made by the Canadian Progress Club Durham South and moved by the generosity of spirit which has led to this donation. The support of the Canadian Progress Club Durham South is an integral part of this lifesaving initiative in our community. It's a fact that many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. Unfortunately, their families are often victims as well.Alcohol and fire are a dangerous mix.A lit cigarette dropped on the couch or a forgotten pan of grease on the stove could mean disaster for you and your family. If someone in your household cooks or smokes while intoxicated, you must be aware of the risk. Keep a watchful eye on drinkers and make sure you have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home. A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or Email: fire@city.pickering.on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com On Wednesday, December 8th, 2004 over 300 seniors toured the streets of Pickering with the Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority for the annual Mayor’s Light Tour event. The Mayor’s Light Tour is a FREE event for seniors which includes the light tour and a reception with Brian Rose’s Combo Number Five performing.The seniors are picked up at various locations throughout the City. The weather held out this year so it was a nice clear night to see the lights.Along the route seniors sang carols,and voted for the best decorated house in Pickering. For the third year in a row 553 Rainy Day Drive came out as number one. On Thursday, December 16, Mayor David Ryan presented the plaque to Michael Cara,the proud home owner.Michael admits that he has so much fun doing it and the family enjoys watching the buses pass by. Congratulations Michael Cara! Thank you for your community support! Mayor’s Light Tour Winner Special Citation Award, Bravery / Heroism Award, Individual Volunteer Awards, Service Group Award, Community Group Award, Amateur Sports Award, Youth Volunteer Award, Youth Leadership Award, Arts Award, Culture Diversity Award, Urban Design Award, Economic Development Award, Local Business Award, Environment Award, Access Award for Disability Issues Community Cultural & Heritage Associations – You are Invited to Pa r ticipate in the… 2005 Heritage Day Celebration Saturday, February 19, 2005 starting at 11:00 am at Pickering Town Centre (Centre Court) presented by the Pickering Advisory Committee on 0Race Relations & Equity Cultural & Heritage Associations can participate in the event by providing cultural performances (dance or song) and/or by providing a display that showcases their heritage. For more information or to confirm your interest to participate – please call Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660 ext. 2099 by January 10, 2005. Please be sure to visit our website at cityofpickering.com to view 2004 event photos. Please join us as we celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity! Mrs. J. Router, President, Bill Sornberger & Mayor, David Ryan Rookie coach fired by reeling Oshawa Generals By Brian McNair Staff Editor DURHAM — It wasn’t the merriest Christmas for Bob McGill. Nor Brad Selwood, for that matter. McGill was told by Selwood Mon- day that his rookie season in the OHL would come to an end just 32 games in, as he was fired as head coach of the 10-21-1-0 Oshawa Generals. “Our record is definitely a factor right now,” said Selwood, the team’s GM and, now, interim head coach. “I didn’t feel warm and fuzzy about our chances of getting better. I didn’t feel in my stomach it was going in the right direction.” Selwood said he all but made the decision to fire McGill during the Dec. 19 game against the Plymouth Whal- ers, a 6-3 home-ice loss that sent the Generals into the Christmas break on a six-game winless slide and 13 points back of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Specifically, Selwood was upset when the Generals, trailing 4-2 in the second period, were assessed a too many men penalty — the sixth bench minor of the season — and then, dur- ing a brief period of the penalty kill, iced only three skaters. Although he was tempted to pull the trigger right after the game, Selwood took a few days to make sure he wasn’t just acting on impulse. “I thought long and hard about it and had a lot of sleepless nights,” said Selwood. “I didn’t want to be a com- plete ogre and ruin the guy’s Christ- mas. Mine was already ruined.” McGill, who signed a three-year contract at the start of the season, was understandably upset when reached at home Monday, but, in keeping with his nature, offered no excuses. “Obviously I’m disappointed, but that’s the na- ture of the beast,” he said. “You’re paid to win hockey games and I obviously didn’t get the job done.” McGill came to the Generals fresh off a three-year stint with the Yo rk-Simcoe minor hockey system. Prior to that, he had spent two seasons as an assistant under Bob Hartley with the AHL’s Hershey Bears, followed by two seasons as head coach of the ECHL’s Baton Rouge Kingfish, where he compiled a 63-62-10-5 record. When asked if he had any regrets about bringing in a coach with no ju- nior experience, Selwood didn’t hesi- tate in saying, “Not at all. “We thought it would be great for the coaches and players to grow together,” Selwood added. “I have no regrets about hiring him.” Trouble was, as far as Selwood was concerned, that growth wasn’t taking place. At the time of the firing, the Generals were tied for last in the entire OHL and sat 19th out of 20 teams in both power play (15.6%) and penalty killing (74.9%) efficiency. On the other hand, McGill rarely had a stable roster and lost a good chunk of offence when twins Tyler and Justin Donati left the team and demanded a trade. When asked if he thought he was given a fair shake, McGill said, “Who’s to say? It was one of those things where there had obviously been a lot of per- sonnel changes. The Donati situation, where you lose some scoring punch, doesn’t help matters when you need to score goals. “I’m certainly thankful for the op- portunity,” added McGill, who had yet to decide on Selwood’s offer to stay with the organization in a different capacity. “I’m not going to bash anybody. It’s not my style.” Assistant coach Greg Quattrin was also dismissed, replaced for the time being by Michael Oke, the team’s di- rector of player personnel. Selwood said the search for a perma- nent coaching staff has commenced and that new people will be in place before the end of the season. A/P PAGE 8 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Changes could be ahead for junior hockey league When the puck drops for the start of the 2005/06 Provincial Junior A Hockey League season, the land- scape of the league may have an entirely different composition than the one currently in place. While there are no immediate plans to scale the league down from its current state of 35 teams — which, ultimately, should be considered to develop a tiered junior hockey sys- tem that would make things more competitive, but won’t happen — the league may take on a different look through realignment. According to officials with the Bowmanville Eagles, a committee was established back in the spring with representation from six teams in the league to discuss and look at some different scenarios in terms of realignment that would help im- prove the league. Another meeting was held in Au- gust, with all interested teams asked to submit a proposal under which new divisions and conferences could be established. Some teams like things just the way they are and passed. Some took the opportunity to have some input. Some did neither. The Eagles, who are one of the teams that would welcome some form of realignment, submitted a proposal that would divide the league into two conferences, with three divi- sions within each conference. A schedule would include six games against each team within the division (three home and three away) as well as a home-and-away with each of the teams in the other two divisions in the conference. Their plan would call for the top 16 teams in each conference to make the playoffs, with the three division winners seeded one through three, and the other 13 falling into line based on points. On a couple of different fronts, re- alignment makes sense, particularly in this area. It should come as no surprise, both from an economic and geographic standpoint, that the Eagles would be one of the main proponents of a shift. Their preference is to be part of a division that would include the other Durham Region entries — Oshawa, Pickering and Ajax — and ultimately, be rounded out by teams in the east- ern part of Toronto. That kind of realignment would certainly be budget friendly, elimi- nating lengthy bus rides currently taken to Syracuse, Bancroft and Kingston. A balanced conference and divi- sional alignment would also help to alleviate a complicated playoff sce- nario that now exists. With a current format that in- cludes 10 teams in each of the East and West, nine in the South and only six in the North, an Internet printout from the league’s Web site is needed at season’s end to try to figure out who qualifies for the post-season and which teams go where to help balance things out. While executives from each of the 35 teams are considering the options that have been submitted to date, any changes recommended by the teams would have to be approved by the league’s Board of Management and then ratified by the league’s Board of Governors. Though no date has been set as of yet, it’s expected teams will get together again in late February to decide whether to forge ahead with the next step in making changes, or keep the status quo. E-mail Brad Kelly at bkelly@durhamregion.com. Brad Kelly staff editor F undraiser helps family of Pickering teacher who died of cancer PICKERING — The staff and stu- dents at a Pickering high school made life a little easier for the family of a former teacher who died earlier this year. Pine Ridge Secondary School stu- dents and teachers banded together to raise the money — through a recent penny drive and a staff head-shaving campaign — for the family of Fred Miller, a Pine Ridge teacher and for- mer head of English who died of can- cer soon after the start of the school year in September. More than $2,800 was raised and handed over to the Miller family at a recent assembly. Mr. Miller left be- hind a wife and two daughters, with a third daughter arriving a couple of months ago. “He was a teacher who touched a lot of kids and a lot of the staff members here,” says colleague and Pine Ridge phys-ed head Andrew Lue, adding he helped coach football at the school. James Blair says he’ll always re- member the impression and words from Mr. Miller during a visit shortly before his colleague’s death. “He suggested money means noth- ing. All the possessions and trappings in life are meaningless. If you love or care for somebody, tell them. For some reason that’s what he wanted to impart to me,” said Mr. Blair. Mr. Blair noted Mr. Miller was uni- versally liked by his students and Pine Ridge staff. “He was a friend to everyone across the board. No matter if you were a top intellectual student or someone who was struggling. He had a broad network of friends. The kids respected him across the board,” says Mr. Blair. The penny drive, says Mr. Lue, was directed by the students in the entre- preneurial classes. The home room that raised the most money received the honour of passing the cheque along to the Miller family on behalf of the school. That honour went to Gretchen Cornish’s class, which raised $280. Meanwhile, seven Pine Ridge teachers — Mr. Lue, Mr. Blair, Neil Craig, Matt Goad, Dave Williams, Brian Rowe and Richard Maki — were involved in an auction with each “head” auctioned off to the highest bidder. Top honours went to Mr. Maki who collected $270 to have his head shaved. Pine Ridge students raise pennies from heaven WHAT ABOUT THE PUCK? Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Oshawa Harmony’s Zacharia Carson and Pickering’s Mincom New Choice’s Ryan Sutton battle for the puck during action at the Pickering Hockey Association House League Hockey Tournament at Don Beer Arena. Hart skinned at Kitchener curling event Pickering Olympian, teammates lose early By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — It was an early exit for Rich- ard Hart and his teammates at a recent skins event. Hart, a Pickering resident and former Olympian, curls with Glenn Howard of Coldwater along with Brent Laing and Craig Savill. Participating in the sixth installment of the $100,000 M&M Meat Shops Skins Game in Kitchener-Water- loo on Dec. 27 to 29, they were elimi- nated in their first game, losing $5,600 to $2,400 versus Wayne Middaugh. This edition of the money curling had eight teams instead of four, with the lineups set in an east versus west format. The eastern teams included 2004 Brier champion Mark Dacey of Hali- fax and Russ Howard from Moncton. Kevin Martin, Jeff Stoughton, John Morris, and Randy Ferbey skipped the western team. Action will be carried on Sportsnet Jan. 29 at noon and 7 p.m. ••• The Annandale Curling Club in Ajax hosts its annual Youth Bonspiel Sat- urday, Jan. 8. Event co-ordinator Su- sannah Moylan has had a full draw confirmed for a while. Sixteen Little Rock (players 12 and under) teams play two six-end games each, and the same number of bantam-junior teams play three games each. All players get to visit the prize table. Eight Annandale teams are registered in both events. ••• The TCA Energizer Men’s bonspiel is one of the world’s oldest continuous curling events, starting back in 1896. The 2005 running is competed in most GTA clubs between Jan. 8 and 16. Annandale hosts games on Monday, Jan. 10 and Thursday, Jan. 13. Generals hand McGill his walking papers Bob McGill Women’s soccer teams needed for YWCA fundraising tournament All clubs guaranteed three games DURHAM — The YWCA of Dur- ham is looking for teams for its an- nual women’s indoor soccer tourna- ment next month. The third annual event is slated for the YWCA of Durham Family Pro- grams Centre, 1 McGrigor St., Os- hawa, on Saturday, 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 Wednesday, Jan. 5. There will be 50-50 draws, raffles and prizes to the top teams. All proceeds go to the YWCA Dur- ham Family Programs Centre. For more information, call 905-723-YWCA (9922) or e-mail vh@ywcadurham.org. DURHAM — The Durham College and University of Ontario Institute of Technology Campus Tennis centre is hosting two workshops for children. Junior and high performance clinics are available for chil- dren 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. Registration deadline is Dec. 31. Call 905-721-3122. CIMS HOME HEALTH CARE SAVE $100 WITH THE AD ON: SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS ADJUSTABLE MATTRESSES SCOOTERS LIFT CHAIRS BRUNOBRUNO STAIRLIFTS • Wheelchairs • Walkers • Scooters • Electric Beds • Bathroom aids • Surgical Compression Stockings • Orthopedic Shoes • Custom Orthotics PICKERING: 1355 Kingston Rd. (Pickerng Town Centre) 905-839-0364 TORONTO: 1901 Yonge St.: (at Davisville Ave.) 416-483-1665 RICHMOND HILL: 250 Harding Blvd. (at Major Mackenzie) 905-737-8602 BRAMALEA: 18 Kensington Rd. 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The potential candidate will be responsible for the development of new coatings products and/or systems, assisting all functions of quality control and manufacturing activities, and providing technical support both on and off-site to ensure optimum product performance. Ideally we are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and goals. A minimum two years experience in wood coating formulations and application equipment is desireable. A post secondary education in chemistry or a related field is preferred. WOOD COATINGS CHEMIST Please send your resume to: humanresources@chemcraft.com or fax to: 905-885-7798 or mail to: Human Resources 155 Rose Glen Road North P.O. Box 458 Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3Z3 POSITION VACANCY Job Title: Full-time permanent graphic designer/layout editor Department: Editorial The Durham Region Media Group, a multiple award-winning community newspaper publishing dozens of times each week in seven unique Durham Region markets, is looking for a graphic de- signer/layout editor to help take out newspapers and special publications to a new level of excel- lence. This full-time position will be earned by an individual with a track record of developing unique and creative designs while working in the newspaper industry; who can work well within a team for the good of our division, but also independently; and by someone with the leadership skill needed to make new projects successful. This editorial position requires some evening shifts and the successful candidate must be able to work well with other, be organized, demonstrate initiative, and meet strict deadlines. 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(905)579- 9890. 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. 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 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 BEDROOM ground level apt. for rent, available immediately. Eliza- beth/Hwy. 2 Ajax. Laundry, park- ing. (905)619-3743 2 MAIN FLR 2-bdrm apts. in four- plex in Cannington, available Jan 1st/Feb 1st. No pets/smoking. Ap- pliances, pkg and storage shed in- cluded. $625 plus hydro. (905) 852-5603 2 PRIME WHITBY - 2 bed. main and top floor home apts. Hard- wood laminate, spacious, large windows, appliances, coin laundry, parking, available now & Jan. 11th. $950 + hydro, $875 + hydro. Heat and water paid. Close to 401, amenities, schools. Large private yard. 905-431-2694 or 905-986- 0670 2-BEDROOM 1200-sq.ft. apt. in house, panoramic view, fireplace, walk-out to large yard, sep en- trance. No pets, first/last/referenc- es. $900/mo+1/2 hydro. Raglan. 905-431-0571 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 SOUTH, 1 bedroom basement apartments, all inclusive, parking, cable, laundry. No pets/smoking. Quiet. Available March 1st. $600/month. 416-606-7027. AJAX,New 2-bedroom basement apt., sep. entrance, livingroom, large kitchen, own laundry, cable, air, 2 parking, $850 utilities includ- ed, no pets/smoking, available im- mediately, first/last. Quiet family home. (905)428-2637 AVAILABLE JAN. 1ST.newly renovated, all code compliant, two large bedrooms, eat in kitchen, overlooking living area, built in t.v. unit plus cable connection, guaran- teed driveway space. Lower level duplex. $950 per mo. plus 1/2 oil and 1/2 electricity. All applicants need either copy of credit bureau reading or the names and phone numbers of their last two landlords. Call (905) 623-6925. BACHELOR APT.within walking distance to downtown. YMCA/hos- pital area. Available January 1st includes fridge, stove, utilities, laundry facilities. $550/month, no pets. 905-697-9411. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. CHURCH/ HWY. 2.Immaculate 3 bedroom apartments. Close to schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 7391 Ext. 241 CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. FINCH/LIVERPOOL one bed- room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, parking, full bath, storage area, cable & utilities included. available Jan.1, $825, no smoking, (416)436-8117. FURNISHED BASEMENT apt.- Pickering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful one bedroom open concept back- ing onto Rouge forest, fireplace, sep. entrance, must be seen. $1000. Jeff 416-720-9405. Harwood & Bailey FREE MONTH RENT 1 & 2 bdrms from $865 Renovated Units Call 310-7000 IMMACULATE,newly finished, large 2-bedroom basement apart- ment. Laundry, large backyard, parking. Non-smoker. Walk to GO. Available February 1st. $1,000/mo+util. (905)839-2617 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 NORTH OSHAWA - 2-bdrm main level house, 4 appl., cable, private entrance, freshly painted, near schools/college/bus. $975+, avail imm. 905-439-2867. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS in downtown Oshawa area. $680/mo. includes hydro. Available immediately. Call 905-982-1760. 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 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 EAST Bachelor apt. Sep. entrance, parking, wash- er/dryer/fridge/stove, $595/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Near shopping/ school. Avail. immediately.. Easy 401 access. (905)721-1703 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,1 bedroom basement apartment, side entrance, suite 1 person, washer/dryer. Steven- son/Gibb, near OC. $700/inclu- sive. February 1st/sooner. (905)434-8185. OSHAWA,Clean, comfortable 2 bedroom apartment available Feb- ruary 1st. $755/month inclusive. First/last, references. No pets, sin- gle parking, laundry, storage. (905)263-1022 OSHAWA,Large 1-bedroom basement apartment. Eat-in kitch- en, sauna, fireplace, laundry, 2 parking, shopping, $675/inclusive. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905)720-4996, evenings OSHAWA, Ritson/King, 1 large bedroom apt for rent. Quiet, $600/month, utilities, parking in- cluded. Available immediately. Call (905)728-2970 PICKERING two bedroom, mod- ern 1100-sq.ft. Bright, warm, quiet. 4-pc, 2-parking, separate en- trance, near all amenities, no pets/smoking. Immediate/Jan $999. (905)420-5492. PICKERING - Major Oaks & Brock, 3 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. separ- ate entrance, 1 parking, full bath, share laundry, cable, no smok- ing/pets, First & last, ref. required. $900./mo Call 416-508-7878. 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, 2-BEDROOM bsmt. apt., spacious, open-concept, own laundry, 4 appliances, large patio, separate entrance, 2 parking, no smoking/pets. $875/month. Avail- able immediately. (905)428-6577. 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:Altona/Kingston - bright walkout basement 2-bed- room, separate entrance, large liv- ing room, A/C, appliances, no pets/smoking, parking. $895 inclu- sive. Available immediately. 647- 885-1938 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 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 - walk to Go, one bed- room main floor apt. Sep. en- trance. Parking for one, no laun- dry, Feb. lst. $700/all inclusive. (905)430-7780 WHITBY bungalow - 2 apts., main floor, 3-bdrms, $950/mo + utilities. January 15th. Bsmt apt. 1-bdrm, $800/mo, Feb. 1st. Parking, bus, Go. No pets/smoking. (905)451- 0800 WHITBY large newly renovated 1- bdrm. walkout apt., cable, parking, gas fireplace, central air, own laun- dry, $850+shared utilities, first/last. Immediate. 905-424- 9766. 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 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, REDUCED.Thick- son/Manning, 1-bdrm. newly reno- vated and approved basement apt., a/c, fridge/stove, laundry. Sin- gle male preferred. Avail. immedi- ately. $700/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 GARDEN HILL AREA - 3 bed- room country home, 45 min. from Oshawa, 2 bathrooms, beautiful view, some heat supplied. Utilities extra. $1100/mo. Call Bill (905)797-2428 OSHAWA - 3 bedroom + bunga- low, 2 baths, garage, freshly painted, $1300 plus utilities first/last credit check. Call (905) 434-2437. 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 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. 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. WHITBY, END-UNIT,2-bedroom, 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, no dogs. $800 plus. Immediate (613)253-2389, (905)430-1160 1 FURNISHED ROOM in nice, quiet home, nice neighbourhood. Ajax. Harwood/Chapman. $450/month, First/last. On bus route. No smoking/pets. Laun- dry/cable/parking included. Avail. Jan 1. 416-671-3402. ADELAIDE & SIMCOE Oshawa, beautiful home, large furnished room. Shared facilities, cable, high-speed internet, parking, non- smoking, no pets. GM, Hydro or Professionals. Available immedi- ately. $650. 905-725-9906. AJAX furnished room for rent, cable included, $460 per month 1st/last, decent non-smoking fe- male preferred. Please call Monica 416-319-9023 BED & BREAKFAST STYLE accommodations in professional Oshawa home, suits professional male, non-smoker $450/month. Call 905-723-6761. FURNISHED ROOM for rent-Pick- ering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful home backing onto Rouge forest, share with 2 professional adults, cable/hi-speed internet, non-smok- er-no pets preferred. Avail. Immed. $700/mo. Jeff 416-720-9405. LARGE clean room near OC, fur- nished, first/last, Available immedi- ately. Phone (905)436-1420 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. OSHAWA -Simcoe/Rossland ar- ea, warm, clean, large furnished rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit quiet working gentleman. Near bus,Durham College. $350/mo & up inclusive. 905-728-4845 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 PICKERING, CLOSE TO PTC, furnished/unfurnished, available immediately in new house. $550 inclusive. First/last, no smok- ing/pets. Call (416)319-5170. 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. NOTICE OF BANKRUPTCY AND FIRST MEETING OF CREDITORS IN THE MATTER OF THE BANK- RUPTCY OF MICHAEL ROBERT MACDONALD FORMERLY OPERAT- ING AS MRM INC. OF THE CITY OF PICKERING, CURRENTLY OF THE TOWN OF AJAX, IN THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM, IN THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO, ELEC- TRICAL ESTIMATER, Notice is hereby given that the bank- ruptcy of Michael Robert MacDon- ald formerly carrying on business as MRM Inc. occurred on the 2lst day of December, 2004, and that the first meeting of creditors will be held on Thursday the 6th day of January, 2005 at the hour of 10:00 o'clock in the forenoon at the office of the Trus- tee, 1550 Kingston Road, Suite 210, Pickering, Ontario. Dated at the City of Pickering in the Province of Ontario, this 22nd day of December, 2004. IRVING A. BURTON LIMITED TRUSTEE 1550 Kingston Rd. Suite 210 Pickering, Ontario LIV 1C3 Telephone : (905) 839-8981 30 days after Dec. 28, 2004 - Ajax Mini Storage will sell by public auction the following accounts that are delinquent to cover the rent and expenses. •Greg Westlake •Debi Craig •Larry Lannon Any of the above tenants may pay amount owing in Cash, Debit card and redeem their merchandise any time prior to the auction. 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 LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. LIVE-IN certified oversees nannies/care givers. Elder care, special needs, minimum wage ap- plies. No fee employers OEA. (416)699-6931. 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. 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 DESK & CREDENZA, solid oak, good condition, 66x35 5 drawer and 66x20 4 drawer. $850/set OBO. (905)831-2149 BEDROOM suite for sale, queen size headboard, triple dresser with mirror, wardrobe and 2 night ta- bles, asking $250.00. Please call 905-987-0536 leave message. 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 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! LINCOLN MIG welder with gas at- tachment, $400. Also, Proline plasma cutter, $400. Call 905- 377-1937. 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 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! To Place an Ad in Ajax or Pickering Call 905-683-0707 or Tor. line 1-416-798-7259 Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Classifieds On-Line Web Site: www.durhamregion.com ClassifiedsClassifiedsNews AdvertiserNews Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00-5 Closed Saturday A/P PAGE 10 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 29, 2004 www.durhamregion.com 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 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 TEXTBOOKS Wanted for Human Services Counsellor Program. Crisis Intervention ISBN # 0534569668 & Sociology in our Time ISBN #0176415599 Please Contact Stephanie 905-438-9133 WANTED - Dish and Bell receiver plus card and remote, working condition. 905-723-5325. 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. FIREWOOD,hardwood, dry, Deliv- ery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell 905-424-9411 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. GOLDEN RETRIEVER pups, purebred and farm raised. Vet checked and first shots. Parents on site, ready to go, $500. Please call 905-352-2753 after 4 pm. 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. 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. 1995 ASTRO van, very good condition, air, many options, asking $3,250. certified/e-tested. Call (905)404-8695 1995 AURORA, in good condition, $4,500. Also 1980 Bonneville, sol- id Florida car, $500. Call 905-377- 1937. 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. 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 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,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 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 2002 FORD KING RANCH, load- ed, immaculate, 65,000 km., $25,000. Call 905-377-1937. 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 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. GRAND OPENING Ajax Spa Best in Town SHIATSU MASSAGE Enter rear door 905-231-0092 PUBLIC AUCTION ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE KAHN AUCTION CENTRE 2699 BROCK RD., PICKERING SATURDAY, JAN. 1/05 11:00 AM START, 9:00 AM PREVIEW COME SAVE HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS ANTIQUES AND INTERESTING ITEMS: T ER M S :Vi sa , M C, A m e x , D e bit C ar d, C as h .N o r e g is t r a ti o n f ee - 1 0 % bu y er s p r e m i u m . D el i v er y a vai l ab le . For consignment or further info call Victor Brewda, Member O.A.C. at (905) 683-0041 or TOLL FREE 1-800-567-6165 Tri sha Romance “All Is Calm”, “The Conservatory”, “Christmas At The Cottage”, AJ Casson rare origina l L.E. such as: Bedard Pond 18/60, Backwater 70/75, Summer Morning 33/82, Island 5/8, all with apprais als, Norval Morriseau series of 4 signed and numbered serigraphs, Cornelius Krieoff numbered Ltd. Edition , many other Group of 7 issues including Tom Thomson, too many to list, some first time offered. Container from France with outstanding carved sought after pieces, rare and unusual, refinished Easl ake carved sideboard circ. 1875, oak sideboard with mirror backsplash (circ. 1880); Victorian local rocker, ver y unusual; Prime pcs. of Canadiana early antiques including country, Victorian & oak furnishings to include early kit chen cupboards and cabinets, drop-leaf tables, selection of sets of chairs, variety of dressers and stands. Vict. r elated cabinets, parlour chairs, mirrors, plus more fine furnishings of the era, walnut armoires, several ant. dresse rs & sideboards, plenty of old oak to be found such as sideboards, china cabinets etc., primitive to decorative colle ctables, articultural pieces, plenty of prime pieces relating to early 1900’s, selection of good quality end tables, coffe e tables, rockers, & quality used bedroom & dining room furniture, too many items to list. GLASSWARE & CHINA: ART & IMPORTANT LTD. EDITION: Dining and Bedroom suites - 2005 editions, some first time offered, in many gorgeous styles, leather sofa sets, choice of colours and designs, quality box spring and mattresses, queen and king sizes, import ed rugs - top quality Persian, Turkish and Korini, all sizes, never used, new, sold without reserve, co nsoles and accent pieces, carved furniture, sofa tables, palace mirrors, decorators’ heaven, with many new deco rative accessories... too many items to list. NEW ITEMS: Royal Doulton figurines all discontinued, Royal Albert discontinued fine china dinnerware set, sever al Beswick figurines, Spode vase, Roseville vase, Royal Winton, Limoges, Cobalt blue 1946 Cheq Republic, Lots o f old and new china arriving daily. There will be over 60 lots in this category. Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. 22 years in the Auction Profession 905-852-9631 • 905-715-6841 philfaulkner.the auctionadvertiser.com SAT., JAN. 1, 2005 • 10 AM NEW YEAR’S DAY ESTATE, ANTIQUES, SNOWMOBILES, ATV’S & EQUIPMENT AT VANHAVEN SALES ARENA, 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge. ESTATE & ANTIQUES:100 yr old pine dry sink & desk, old pine 7 1/2’ sideboard, old pine one board blanket box, old pine dresser/mirror, 1890’s Gone with the Wind lamp, old violin, tiger oak highboy, old floor lamps & oil lamps, Fr. prov. chesterfield & chair, 1 yr old tan leather sectional, etc. SNOWMOBILES, ATV’s etc:New Jinma 204 4 WD diesel tractor, 2000 Honda, 91 Polaris Indy 340, 450 4x4, 01 MXZ 700, 90 Polaris 350 4x4, Polaris 6x4/dump box, 92 Wildcat 700, alum. boat & trailer, PA R TIAL LIST • PLUS MANY MORE ITEMS Deatils on website Te r ms: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit NEW YEAR'S DAY AUCTION RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Sat. Jan. 1 Start: 10 AM - View:from 8 AM Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is holding an auction with approx. 350 lots of antiques, art, fine furniture, glass, china & collectables incl: Norval Morrisseau paintings, Manley MacDonald & other listed Canadian artists; antique light fixtures, John Deere pedal tractor, B.R. suites, music box, oil lamps; numerous clocks; Coke advertising etc. For info & pics go to: www.randypotterauctions.com Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: 905-885-6336 NO BUYERS PREMIUM Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Haydon ON Sat. Jan 1, 2005 @ 10 a From 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Con- cession Rd 8, turn east at the fire hall to Haydon.ANTIQUE AUCTION:McLaughlin Cutter, Mersman signed Harp Ta- ble,Singer Treadle, Birdseye Maple Rocker, Oak Desk, GE Floor Radio, Cedar Chest with Drawer, Unique Carnival Glass Pcs, Pinwheel Crystal, Crocks, Oil Lamps, Cream Cans, Old Pictures, for more info visit www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 Need a Handyman? •Painting •Flooring •Roofing •Foundation Repair (Wet Basement) •Full Basement Renos. 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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 Toronto 416-798-7259 • On B u s R o u t e • Fr e e P a r k i n g • Fr e e A d m i s s i o n Sunday , January 2 3 , 2005 Special N e w s p a p e r Publica t i o n PRESENTS BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY By calling your Classified Representative at This Week Oshawa • Whitby • Clarington WorkforceWorkforce Looking for a great job in your community? YOUR SOURCE FOR JOBS METROLAND & Service with a smile! For Great Job Opportunities check out our general employment section SELLING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK? Showcase it across Durham Region. Call Classifieds Ajax at 683-0707 or fax 579-4218 *Any Purchase Over $199.95 SUITES $ALE PRICED ~ PLUS 90 DAY NO INT/NO PMT O.A.C.SUITES $ALE PRICED ~ PLUS 90 DAY NO INT/NO PMT O.A.C. AAll SetsAll Sets On SaleOn SaleOn Sale Boxing Boxing Boxing Week Week Week Savings! Savings! Savings!PST PST NO P.S.T. NO P.S.T. NO P.S.T. GST GST NO G.S.T. NO G.S.T. 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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. SPECIALSALE IN TODAY’S New s A dve rti ser ADV ERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick. * Delivered to selected households only Kailey We dnesday’s carrier of the week is Kailey. She enjoys figure skating & sailing. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Kailey for being our Carrier of the Week. 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At herbal magic®,we will show you how to take weight off in a safe, fast, and effective way - just like Marcy of Pickering. She’s lost 90 lbs. in only 6 1/2 months! Herbal Magic® is a realistic approach to weight management, using grocery store food and all-natural supplements. Stop feeling guilty and make a permanent change for the better. Talk to a Herbal Magic® counsellor today! 1163 Kingston Rd. 905-420-0003 Pickering 1235 Bayly St. 905-831-1280 Pickering 905-831-2326 DURHAM VACUUM PLUS LTD., 629 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING VISIT OUR LARGE SHOW- ROOM 20 -30 -40 -up to 50 %OFF ON SELECTED HOSE AND ACCESSORIES #2 HWY 401 HWY Whites Rd.SteepleHillKingston Rd. ALL 2004 INVENTORY MUST GO!!! BOXING WEEK CLEARANCE BLOWOUT!!! NO PST Dec 26 to Dec31 CLEARANCE ON FLOOR MODELS EUREKA • RICCAR • SAMSUNG NN O P ST ON SYS TEMS Quilted 30’ Hose Cover reg. 44.99 50 only $2999 DOOR CRASHER Garage Kit reg. 49.99 50 only $2499 DOOR CRASHER A LL VACUUMS P RICED TO MOVE DURHAM VACUUM PLUS LTD., Beam Electric Power Brush Package with Lite Touch™ Handle and Reinforced Hose ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTdurhamregion.com Read up at durhamregion.comJ Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photos Showcasing talent in winter show AJAX – Notre Dame Catholic High School held its Winter Arts Showcase recently with students from Ajax and Pickering showing off their dance, music and arts skills. Above, Elyse LaCasse gets dramatic during an improv performance. Below, Rashida Forbes, standing, and Joanna Taylor act in a scene from a dramatic performance called ‘Murder in the Red Barn’. P PA GE 12 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 Cinefest Durham takes a flier on ‘Danny Deckchair’ DURHAM — An adventure that starts with a lawn chair and balloons is the subject of the January movie shown by Cinefest Durham. Danny Deckchair stars Rhys Ifans as a man whose holiday is wrecked by his scheming girlfriend, Trudy, played by Justine Clarke. To escape, he blasts into the skies in a lawn chair tied with helium bal- loons. When a thunderstorm blows him off the map, he lands in Clarence and finds Glenda (Miranda Otto), the town’s only parking cop. While the media go crazy with the story of his disappearance, Danny carves a new life for himself and finds love with Glenda. But his true identity is revealed and Trudy comes to reclaim him, only for Danny to head back to Clarence to try to win back Glenda. The movie will be shown Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at Famous Players in the Oshawa Centre. 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Eliminating drinking and driving is the main theme behind this year’s National Safe Driving Week held November 1 to 7. Education, enforcement and engineering are the “three Es of safety” symbolized by the triangular logo of the Canada Safety Council. One of the most effective ways of reducing impaired driving is the road checkpoint. Equipped with passive alcohol sensors (or “breathalyzers”), police officers can easily determine if further investigation is justified. But the most effective way is and will always be moderation. Drinking coffee or taking hangover medicine after drinking alcohol might make you feel better, but they will not reduce your alcohol level any faster. After drinking, only time will bring down your alcohol level. For example, it takes an average of one hour for a person’s body to metabolize the equivalent of half a pint of beer. So if you drink eight beers at a friend’s place... well, you can count for yourself how long it will take before you are able to drive safely. And with wine, the risk is even greater. It takes only two 175-ml glasses of wine to bring the alcohol level of a petite woman well over the legal limit. And having a heavier build does not guarantee your alcohol level will be any lower. Sounds complicated? Not really. Simply put, drinking and driving do not mix. And remember that 60 percent of those who die in drinking and driving accidents are the drunk drivers themselves! For more information about reducing the risks of drinking and driving, visit the Canada Safety Council’s website at: www.safety-council.org or contact your local MADD Canada chapter. A S U R E S H O T AT S A F E D R I V I N G ! H A P P Y N E W Y E A R !H A P P Y N E W Y E A R !HAPPY NEW YEAR! 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For photo reprint details see ‘c ustomer service’ at durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Catch the flight of the balloons We’re looking for a few good people If you know an interesting local athlete who could be profiled in the News Advertiser, e-mail the sports department c/o Al Rivett at arivett @dur- hamregion.com, or call 905-683-5110. A/P PA GE 13 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 NEWS ADVERTISER Do you have some news to share with our re aders? We’d love to hear about it. Send it to news editor David Stell at dstell@ durhamregion. com NEWS ADVERTISER Pickering actress has part to play in ‘Picasso at the Lapine Agile’ DURHAM — Ajax and Pickering resi- dents are playing roles in bringing ‘Pi- casso at the Lapine Agile’ to the stage with the Scarborough Players early in the new year. Elaine O’Neal, of Ajax, tackles a lead role in Germaine, a cheeky waitress who interacts with Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein. Julie Jarrett, of Picker- ing, plays a female admirer of the two men. Behind the scenes, Bill Simpson of Ajax is the master carpenter on the crew. The play revolves around the two historic characters as they meet for the first time. The time is 1904 and the place is a bohemian cafe in Paris, with Picasso and Einstein both in their 20s and on their respective thresholds of fame. The two geniuses attempt to gain each other’s respect while they discuss the meaning of life, imagine the future and pick up women. The play is directed by Marc Siversky and is written by actor-comedian Steve Mar tin. Ken Woolley, of Ajax, is a member of the Scarborough Players and is helping with publicity and when asked, said it’s going to be a great play to see. “Most of our productions are, but then I’m a biased, I think all of our pro- ductions are great,” he said. “We have an outstanding reputation in commu- nity theatre.” Picasso at the Lapine Agile opens from Jan. 13 to 15, and continues from Jan. 20 to 22, and 27 to 29 with 8 p.m. shows. On Jan. 23 there is 2 p.m. pro- duction All shows are at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. in Scarborough. Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors (Thursday and Sunday only) For more ticket information, call the box office 416-396-4049. 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. Available to residential customers, where visibility and line of sight permit. 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(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 NEW YEAR'S EVE 325 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH Fabulous 7 course dinner Buffet appetizers, penne-pasta, salad, Buffet dinner, Chicken breast, prime rib & roast lamb Buffet dessert • Champagne & fruit at midnight After midnight - Seafood buffet & draw for prizes TICKETS ON SALE NOW! 905-427-9933 only $75 incl. taxes Grand Opening -New LocationGrand Opening -New Location SCARBOROUGH OFFICE 2941 LAWRENCE AVE EAST SCARBOROUGH,ON M1P 2V6 (416) 431-7449 New Location Station Gallery offers courses for adults starting in January DURHAM — A variety of art lessons for adults is being offered up by the Station Gallery this winter. To ronto artist Steve Rose teaches Mixed Media: Open Studio and Cri- tique, Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 25. The course is open to all levels and all styles and mediums. Rose also teaches Printmaking Made Easy: Woodblocks and Linocuts, also Tu esdays, from 7 to 10 p.m. starting Jan. 25. Bead and Wire Designs on Stretched Canvas is taught by Tara Bergeron, of Whitby, Wednesdays from noon to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 26. The course is designed for beginner to intermediate students. Ruth Read teaches Drawing and Painting: The Figure in Costume We dnesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. starting Jan. 26. It’s open to artists of all ages and abilities. Rowena Dykins, of Oshawa, teaches Acrylic Painting: Personal Reflections Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. starting Jan. 27. The cost of each course is $107 for members, $123.05 for non-members. All courses run through to early March. Courses are held at the Centennial Building, 416 Centre St. S., the gallery’s temporary location. For registration information, call 905-668-4185 or e-mail station@idirect. com. Warm up with winter art lessons Performances Saturday, Feb. 12 To wn Hall 1873 Centre for the Perform- ing Arts presents Rik Emmett, guitarist, founding member of Triumph, in concert at 8 p.m. at Town Hall 1873, Queen and Simcoe streets, Port Perry. Tickets are $30 and available at Henshall’s, Queen Street, Port Perry, 905-985-1965 or at the door beginning at 7 p.m. At the Galleries Now through Jan. 2 The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen St., Oshawa, presents Conflu- ence: Contemporary Canadian Pho- tography. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekends noon to 4 p.m. 905-756-3000. Jan. 9 to 16 The Visual Arts Centre, 143 Simpson Av e., Bowmanville, presents Art From the High Schools with an opening recep- tion Jan. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Phone: 905- 623-5831. www.vac.ca. Jan. 23 to Feb. 27 The Visual Arts Centre, 143 Simpson Av e., Bowmanville, presents Crossroads with works by Peggy Taylor Reid with an opening reception Jan. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and an artist’s talk Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Phone: 905-623-5831. www.vac.ca. Screenings Thursday, Feb. 24 Cinefest Durham presents The Motorcy- cle Diaries at Famous Players, Oshawa Centre, at 7 p.m. Tickets from Cinefest Durham box office are only $6. P PA GE 14 ◆NEWS ADVERTISER ◆DECEMBER 29, 2004 Ajax’s Elaine O’Neal, centre, and Pickering’s Julie Jarrett join Len Henderson in a scene from Scarborough Players’ ‘Picasso at the Lapine Agile’. Admiring legends