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Durham continuing
to grow and evolve
This is the 12th in a series of
stories exploring the ever-evolv-
ing and expanding multicultural
makeup of Durham Region.
By David Stell
News Editor
DURHAM — Durham is not
only ready for the ever-growing
multicultural diversity it’s experi-
encing, but is an example to other
communities in how to embrace
and change with its ever-evolving
makeup, say two of the region’s
leaders of tomorrow.
Both Nikki Shaffeeullah and
Navtej Mudhar are part of a vast
group of teens in the region shar-
ing the common goal of creating
a community free of prejudice.
They see Durham moving in the
right direction, as a community
open to any and all ethnic back-
grounds.
“I’d like to think so,” says Ms.
Shaffeeullah. “Ultimately it comes
down to the individuals that com-
prise a community.
“The Durham District School
Board has, I know from personal
experience, a great program in
terms of talking about leader-
ship.”
The Students Together Against
Racism (STAR) program, some-
thing she benefitted from person-
ally, she says, offers training to
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Nikki Shaffeeullah, left, and Navtej Mudhar see a bright future as Pickering and Durham Region continue to be
leaders in being truly multicultural communities.
Pickering’s future looks bright
Expect more City
employees and
increased taxes
and council pay
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
PICKERING — Hiring more staff,
a tax increase and a council raise
— these were just some of the is-
sues discussed at the City’s strategy
session Dec. 17.
“It helped staff and council col-
lectively focus on the challenges
facing the City, not only in the next
year but the next few years,” said
Mayor Dave Ryan of the day-long
event.
Senior staff and council met at
the Deer Creek Golf and Country
Club in Ajax to discuss staffing pro-
jections, the 2005 financial over-
view and council remuneration.
“The strategy session went very
good,” said Ward 2 Regional Coun-
cillor Bill McLean. “I was quite in-
formed by the presentation we had
on Seaton.”
Senior staff gave the seminar,
based on conservative estimates
for development in the provincially
owned land, detailing the number
of staff and services that would be
required in the coming years to
deal with the anticipated popula-
tion.
By 2007 there are expected to be
2,000 new homes in Seaton, which
would require new staff (as many
as 150 when it is complete), librar-
ies, community centres and fire
halls.
“We have a lot of work to do as
a City to prepare for this,” Coun.
McLean said.
Wa rd 1 City Councillor Kevin
Ashe agreed.
“We’re going to have a growth
spurt that is going to have a tre-
mendous impact on our staff,” he
Retreat brings
h igher life
for Pickering
The Pickering
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Service hopes for
report in early ’05
By Jeff Mitchell
Staff Writer
DURHAM — A report is ex-
pected in early 2005 on wheth-
er any more police officers will
be charged in the continuing
fallout from a lengthy probe
into the actions of Durham
drug cops.
Investigators continue to
examine more than 50 Drug
Enforcement Unit case files,
dating back to 2001, to deter-
mine if charges will be laid
under the Police Services Act,
said Durham Regional Police
spokesman Dave Selby.
Meanwhile, charges against
several former members of the
DEU have been dealt with.
Constables Phil Edgar, Dave
McDougal and Dave Wright all
pleaded guilty to charges of
insubordination and received
20-hour suspensions without
pay.
The charges relate to the of-
ficers’ initial refusal to submit
to interviews with OPP inves-
tigators, called in early 2003
to probe claims of misconduct
levelled by a former member
of the DEU. The service pro-
ceeded with the charges, even
though the officers eventually
did comply with interview re-
quests.
Former DEU boss Detective
To m Andrews also pleaded
guilty to PSA charges of insub-
ordination and discreditable
conduct in October and was
docked 40 hours.
The allegations, including
theft, assault and perjury, led
to a 20-month investigation by
the OPP that yielded no crimi-
nal charges. But OPP referred
slightly more than 50 out of the
273 files they examined back
to Durham police for further
examination.
Durham Police Chief Kevin
McAlpine said in August that
an internal team was looking
into allegations that may result
in Police Services Act charges
against a dozen officers. PSA
charges relate to the conduct
of officers.
That probe continues, Mr.
Selby said.
“We put a team together and
they’re continuing to do that
work — it’s not finished yet,”
he said.
“Hopefully, in the first quar-
ter of 2005, it will be done.”
Durham police brass have
been roundly criticized by rank
and file cops for their handling
of the complaints, which many
say were groundless and lev-
elled by a disgruntled former
member of the unit.
The charges resulted in the
removal of Det. Andrews as
DEU boss and, eventually,
transfer requests by all mem-
bers of the unit.
Probe into DEU allegations continues
Number of drunk driving charges continues
to rise, despite fewer people being stopped
DURHAM — Even though
they’ve checked fewer vehicles
than last season, Durham Re-
gional Police have arrested more
motorists for drunk driving so
far in 2004.
Through the first five weeks of
the holiday RIDE (Reduce Im-
paired Driving Everywhere) ini-
tiative, 54 drunk driving charges
have been laid, compared to 44
at this point last year, according
to statistics released Christmas
Eve.
Those charges include im-
paired driving and driving while
exceeding the legal blood-alco-
hol limit.
The upward trend is evi-
dent even though officers have
stopped fewer vehicles — 22,009
so far this year, compared to
22,250 in five weeks during the
2003 effort, Durham police said.
During the fifth week of
the RIDE campaign, officers
throughout Durham arrested
eight more people on drinking
and driving charges. Six of those
were for exceeding the legal
blood-alcohol limit, police said.
Meanwhile, a 42-year-old
Pickering man is charged with
impaired care and control of
his vehicle, exceeding the legal
blood-alcohol limit, committing
assault to resist arrest and driv-
ing while disqualified, police
said.
And a 52-year-old Whitby
woman is charged with im-
paired driving, exceeding the
legal limit, operating a vehicle
with no insurance and failing to
surrender a driver’s licence after
being stopped by police.
Two other men were arrested
for drug possession, 16 drivers
were given 12-hour suspen-
sions after registering warnings
on roadside breath testers, and
three G1/G2 licence holders
were charged for getting behind
the wheel after drinking, police
said.
The festive RIDE campaign
winds up next weekend.
By Danielle Milley
Staff Writer
AJAX — The Rouge Valley
Health System is one of 45 On-
tario hospitals sharing $26 mil-
lion in provincial funding, to
help cut wait times for cancer,
cataract, and hip and knee sur-
geries.
Ontario Health Minister
George Smitherman made the
announcement last week, not-
ing that the surgeries will take
place between January and
March.
The news follows a federal-
provincial health-care agree-
ment struck in September, that
earmarked $107 million for ad-
ditional surgeries in those three
key areas, as well as cardiac sur-
gery and MRI/CT scans.
“It will help us respond to
growth issues we’re facing in
Scarborough and Durham,”
said Hume Martin, president
and chief executive officer.
Although Rouge Valley’s
$444,000 is going to allow for
131 additional surgeries, Mr.
Martin said the hospital was al-
ready on track to do more than
it had anticipated so without
this money there would have
been restrictions on those sur-
geries in the first part of the new
year.
RVHS is receiving $159,000
for 45 additional cancer surger-
ies, $37,500 for 50 cataract sur-
geries, and $247,752 for 36 more
hip and knee surgeries. Cataract
surgery is not performed at the
Ajax site.
Mr. Martin was pleased Rouge
Valley received funding in all
three areas, noting some hospi-
tals received money in only one
area or didn’t get any at all.
“We’re very grateful to the
ministry for choosing Rouge
Valley to be one of hospitals
selected to receive the funding,”
he said.
“It’s good for the community
we serve.”
Mr. Martin also welcomed
the plan for a standardized wait
list across the province that was
also part of the announcement.
“Now patients being booked
will be booked on a central reg-
istry so the Province will have a
better way to measure waiting
times,” he said.
Currently waiting lists are
managed by individual sur-
geons. Mr. Martin said some of
the surgeons have lists of two
years in Ajax.
The government’s Wait Time
Strategy, of which the funding is
a part, will include a collection
of data on wait times that is to
be made available on a public
website.
In a recent statement, Mr.
Smitherman said the strategy
will enhance quality of life and,
in some cases, even save lives.
“With the extra procedures,
thousands of Ontarians will re-
gain their mobility and inde-
pendence, and once again enjoy
the simple pleasures of reading
a book, or driving and spend-
ing time with their children and
grandchildren,” he said.
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Funds help ease Pickering hospital wait times
said.
Another important area facing
the City is finances, especially with
budget deliberations on the hori-
zon.
“We’re anticipating a more op-
timistic budget process than last
year,” Mayor Ryan said.
He said although the GST rebate
was welcome this year, it didn’t
have that significant an affect on
the budget.
Mayor Ryan is hoping through
discussions with the federal gov-
ernment, municipalities will be
able to get a GST exemption.
Increasing councillor salaries
was also discussed. A report on
the subject is coming to the Jan. 17
council meeting.
“All we’re trying to do is put in
place something that is acceptable
for everybody, including coun-
cil and residents,” Coun. McLean
said.
They discussed what councillors
in similar municipalities were re-
ceiving, as well as the raises staff
members have been getting.
“The proposal the clerk put to-
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Only Ward 2 City Councillor
Doug Dickerson was absent from
the session. He chose not to attend
because of what he said was a nega-
tive public perception of discussing
the City’s future in a facility owned
by Jerry Coughlan.
Mr. Coughlan helped fund the
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Following the retreat Coun. Dick-
erson said he thought the items
discussed at the session should
have been talked about in council
chambers.
“Not one of those items should
have been on an agenda for a
strategic retreat,” he said. “(They
had) nothing to do with Pickering’s
future — that’s what the strategic
retreat is about.”
When interviewed, Coun. Dick-
erson had not been briefed on the
session and said he only knew what
was discussed from talking with
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EDITORIAL
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Devastation in
Sri Lanka hits
close to home
Ajax and Pickering residents have a part
to play in helping victims of tsunami
S o many of us watched with horror these past few days as
footage unfolded of the devastating aftermath in coun-
tries half a world away.
A 9.0-earthquake and the resulting tsunamis have left tens of
thousands dead, with the total climbing higher each day. Then
there are the tens of thousands more who are now homeless
and without food as entire villages were destroyed. Finally,
there is a very real possibility that without proper aid, a health
epidemic could now strike these countries, endangering the
lives of thousands more. For the many residents in the Greater
To ronto Area with ties to the affected areas, it’s a time of untold
grief and concern.
That reality is no different here in Ajax and Pickering where
numerous residents are wondering and waiting to learn the
fate of family members and friends. An estimated 8,000 to
9,000 of our neighbours in Durham are of Sri Lankan origin.
Many more have connections to the other countries impact-
ed.
But, as they await word, they’re also quickly jumping to ac-
tion. The Durham Tamil Association has already begun a relief
effort, canvassing its members and residents from Pickering to
Oshawa. Officials are in the process of establishing a bank ac-
count for monetary donations, and are also working with Mark
Holland and Dan McTeague, the Ajax and Pickering MPs, to
establish a reliable source for delivering the money.
Relief efforts are also well underway around the world, with
our Canadian government pledging millions of dollars and
others following suit. International aid organizations, such as
the Red Cross and UNICEF, are gathering monetary donations,
which is the preferred contribution as it can be utilized close to
the affected areas and thus eliminate the cost and time needed
for shipping items. Because if there is one common factor
quickly emerging, it is that time is of the greatest essence here
in what is expected to become the largest and most costly relief
effort ever undertaken.
All residents of Ajax and Pickering and Canadians in general
are being asked to help. Groups such as the Durham Tamil As-
sociation take pride in making a difference in our communities
and our way of life.
Now it’s time for every one of us to find a way to help.
Dickerson stance should be applauded
To the editor:
Re: ‘Dickerson’s stance fails residents’, editorial, Dec. 17.
I would like to say that I agree with Doug Dickerson. His
opinion, that we should be at a distance from developers who
have funded a study of land in north Pickering, should be ap-
plauded.
I am a resident in his ward and am proud he does not go
along with ‘herd mentality’ like the rest of council. I am sure
an alternate facility in Pickering would do.
As far as not being on home turf, just take away their cell-
phones so they will not be distracted and then get down to
business in Pickering.
Bill Crocker
Pickering
Students and parents
deserve answers
O ne can only imagine what some
Ajax kids went through earlier
this month, stranded on a school
bus, with no access to a washroom.
Only imagine because no one really
knows what happened on the bus. Yet,
the aftermath reveals some telling hints,
as crying and upset students finally ar-
rived home late from school after what
they described as a nightmarish trip.
The Mother Teresa Catholic School stu-
dents, or some of them, were apparently
a bit unruly on the bus. Heck, perhaps
they were acting up terribly. What fol-
lowed, as a school official later stated,
has never occurred before.
As the bus sat at the side of the road,
the driver apparently tried to get them
to stop the racket — using an approach
that has been criticized by some parents
as inappropriate, to put it kindly. As the
clock ticked, the students reportedly be-
came terribly jumpy, wondering when
they would ever get off the vehicle. Some
even made what one parent called an
“e scape,” exiting through the emergency
door before returning.
What’s troubling is a parent’s claim
that Mother Teresa students com-
plained of the driver earlier this year.
Fred Thompson, Laidlaw Transit’s gen-
eral manager, Central Ontario, said he
was not aware of any complaints against
the driver. The driver, he said, acted “ac-
cordingly and appropriately” given the
circumstances.
John Malloy, the Durham Catholic
District School Board’s Ajax/Pickering
schools superintendent, in his letter
to parents states, “the driver was not
able to get the situation under control.”
Surely students have misbehaved on a
school bus before. It happens weekly,
even daily, I’m sure. So either the stu-
dents were especially bad, or the driver
was uniquely unable to handle the situ-
ation.
Mr. Malloy also states that, after a 25-
minute time lapse before school staff ar-
rived, the situation was resolved “almost
immediately.” Perhaps, but it’s significant
that the board official refused to directly
answer the question of how long the bus
was at rest. One parent says his children
arrived home an hour late. Mr. Malloy
also states “our intent is to focus on the
current well-being of the children and to
focus on measures that will assist in pre-
venting this type of event in the future.”
But that gives the appearance the board
wants to put the incident behind it.
What he does not say is that Laidlaw
and the board are jointly investigating
what happened, and that the driver has
been removed from the route — at least
for the time being.
Hopefully parents won’t let this slide
from memory, although timing isn’t on
their side: it’s the holiday break and
students haven’t been in school for two
weeks. They deserve a full accounting
of what happened on Bus Route 23 that
day.
Mike Ruta’s column appears every third
Friday. E-mail mruta@durhamregion.
com.
Bus incident must be dealt with
Mike
Ruta
staff writer
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The more the
merrier when
donating
blood
Ajax and Pickering
residents encouraged to
give to keep levels up
DURHAM — Canadian Blood Ser-
vices encourages Durham residents
to donate during its More the Merrier
campaign — a gesture that might even
save a life.
The organization estimates it must
collect more than 18,000 donations re-
gionally until Jan. 14 to keep up with
hospital demands. Canadian Blood
Services said the holiday season is par-
ticularly challenging because, while
hospitals continue to draw on the
blood supply, donors preoccupied with
holiday activities tend not to give.
“Donating blood is an excellent way
to celebrate the spirit of the holiday
season with people who are close to
you,” said Renee Naiman, regional di-
rector of Canadian Blood Services. “By
donating together you’ll become every-
day heroes and help local hospital pa-
tients receive the blood products they
need to enjoy the holiday season with
their own friends and family.”
Whitby resident Mehdi Shickh, 17,
said blood donations helped save his
life in June 2002 after he was diagnosed
with kidney failure. His father donated
a kidney, but it was the selfless act of
others who donated blood that helped
in the organ transplant, he said.
“As well as my dad’s kidney, I owe it
to blood donors as well with saving my
life,” said Mehdi. “Just a small amount
of your time with a friend, family mem-
ber or co-worker over the holiday sea-
son can directly help save someone’s
life. What better gift is there than that?”
It said most Canadians overestimate
the number of blood donors in Canada
and fail to act on their intention to
donate. Nearly 30 per cent of eligible
Canadians say they intend to donate in
the next year, but less than four per cent
do.
Three clinics are planned for Ajax
and Pickering in the coming weeks.
On Dec. 31, a clinic is slated for the
Ajax Community Centre’s Commodore
Room from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
A Jan. 11 clinic, also in Ajax, is at
St. Bernadette Catholic Church’s par-
ish hall, 21 Bayly St. E. (at Harwood
Av enue). In Pickering, there’s a blood
donor clinic Jan. 20 in the St. Isaac
Jogues Catholic Church hall from 3:30
to 8 p.m. It is located at 1148 Finch Ave.
(just east of Dixie Road).
For more information or to find the
nearest blood donor clinic, call 1-888-
2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or go to
www.bloodservices.ca.
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help people feel empowered
and not afraid to stand up
for what they believe in. She
adds it “defines a clear value
system, when it comes to
appreciating people despite
their differences.”
Ms. Mudhar, also a mem-
ber of the STAR program,
sees Durham as a strong
multicultural community
that’s cohesive and offers
something to everyone,
no matter their ethnicity.
It’s something she sees as
only improving in the years
ahead.
“We have a lot of oppor-
tunities here where other
regions don’t, as opposed
to Scarborough,” she says. “I
have cousins that live there
and they don’t have as many
opportunities as we do.”
The opportunities she
talks about are groups like
STAR and different school
and community councils
with goals of promoting
multiculturalism.
At her high school, Dun-
barton in Pickering, she
explains, everyone there,
students and staff alike, see
eye-to-eye on the impor-
tance of accepting any and
all ethnic backgrounds. Her
experience across Durham
has been similar.
“Everybody here is so
welcoming, so friendly and
so open to diversity and dif-
ferent cultures,” she says.
“Especially at Dunbarton...
they’re always so open about
it, accepting and willing to
try different things and ex-
periencing new cultures.”
Currently she and anoth-
er student, Justin Moham-
med of Ajax High School,
are starting a new initiative:
the Multicultural Council of
Oshawa and Durham Youth.
Groups like these fulfil her
goal to meet new people in
the community, seeing them
working together, including
with youth.
“It’s just so amazing to see
us start something new for
ourselves, for the youth, and
trying to create change,” she
adds.
Ms. Shaffeeullah, a gradu-
ate of Sinclair Secondary
School, is now expanding
her horizons outside of Dur-
ham as a student at McGill
University. Home for the
holidays, she offered her
thoughts on what growing
up in Durham was like and
what direction she sees it
going in the years ahead.
“Each community will
have its ups and downs and
I find in Whitby I personally
had pleasant experiences,”
she says.
“But I know in any com-
munity — Whitby’s such a
rarity — we’ve just grown ex-
ponentially... since I moved
here (in Grade 4) the popu-
lation’s increased an enor-
mous amount.”
With that, Ms. Shaffeeul-
lah explains, has come many
new communities within
Durham.
“There are isolated acts
of hatred, but the racism
that does exist, it’s not as
severe as discrimination like
stereotyping and prejudices
— they occur at the more
latent level,” she says. “And
that’s the main issue for an
area like Durham, is these
stereotypes and prejudices
that stem from a lack of un-
derstanding which ultimate-
ly generates prejudices.”
So, the importance of
educating youth takes on a
higher value and the school
board is taking the right step
towards that, Ms. Shaffeeul-
lah says.
Committees and school
groups are making a differ-
ence, but she explains it’s not
the quantity of committees
like multicultural groups,
but the quality of each and
how effectively they reach
people, that will make Dur-
ham a truly diverse commu-
nity.
“I think it’s safe to say my
generation is more inclusive
than my parents’ generation
and theirs more than their
parents,” Ms. Shaffeeullah
says. “As the world becomes
more globalized, in many,
many contexts, people don’t
really have the choice but to
be co-operative with other
cultures.”
Whether the school
board’s efforts make a differ-
ence or not will depend on
what happens between kids
on the playground, within
households and in neigh-
bourhoods, Ms. Shaffeeul-
lah explains.
“Society’s already come
a long way in the past 50,
60 years on some levels and
then again, on the latent
level, progress has yet to be
made,” she says. “Whether
or not that can ever be over-
come is subject to debate,
but I believe it can get bet-
ter as it has already, as in-
clusiveness becomes more
predominant in mindsets.”
Nazneen Dindar, the
DDSB’s ethnocultural and
race relations facilitator and
organizer of the STAR pro-
gram, compares Durham to
her previous community,
To ronto, and says this area
is on the right track. Where
To ronto is already so diverse
in its ethnic communities,
she says Durham is heading
in that direction.
“There’s constant work
that needs to be done and
there always will be,’ she
says. “We’re definitely look-
ing to the future, we’re being
very proactive.”
Ms. Dindar says she’s con-
fident Durham can stay on
top of the issues that arise
as the demographics of the
community change and ev-
eryone wants “schools where
everyone feels accepted and
safe.”
Durham offers opportunities
that other communities don’t,
says Pickering woman
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PICKERING — An active volun-
teer and author, Pickering’s Youssef
Mroueh added another award to
his long list of achievements when
he received the 2004 Ontario Se-
nior Achievement Award.
Mr. Mroueh was one of 24 se-
niors honoured with the award at a
recent ceremony in the lieutenant
governor’s suite at Queen’s Park.
The presentation was made by
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man and John Gerretsen, minister
responsible for seniors. Mr. Mroueh
was chosen for his life of devotion
to the study of science, engineering
and literature as well as his long
track record of volunteering.
The Pickering man is an active
member of many international
scientific organizations, including
the Canadian Nuclear Society and
Royal Astronomical Society of Can-
ada, and currently holds the posi-
tion of president of the Canadian
Multicultural Forum and is chair-
man of the Canada chapter of the
World Union of Writers in Arabic.
Mr. Mroueh has published 17
books, as well as numerous scien-
tific papers throughout the world.
He has been an active member in
numerous community organiza-
tions over the years and was ap-
pointed to the Durham Nuclear
Health committee in 1999.
Among Mr. Mroueh’s other awards
are the Ontario Volunteer Ser-
vice Award, Canada Day Muslim
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Canadian Arab community.
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Protecting your health.
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•Five-year-olds and high-risk people of any age who haven’t had chicken pox can also get the free vaccine.
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Getting Santa over the top
AJAX — Tom Clarkson and the Ajax Rotary Club helped the Santa Claus Fund reach its goal of $1.3 million
this year. The fund, which saw the News Advertiser join the Toronto Star this year in its annual campaign to
give gifts at Christmas for children in need, resulted in hundreds of boxes being delivered in Ajax and Picker-
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Al Pacino has
revenge in mind
for The Merchant
of Venice
The following movies
open in local theatres this
week.
The Merchant of Venice
Directed by Michael Rad-
ford
Starring: Al Pacino, Jer-
emy Irons, Joseph Fiennes
and Lynn Collins
Rated R
In lavish 16th century
Venice, the powerful Shake-
speare play follows the
interlocking lives of an as-
sortment of classic charac-
ters. Bassanio is the typical
Elizabethan lover, an aristo-
crat, young, impulsive and
romantic whose lavish life-
style has left him deep in
debt and desperately in love
with the fair Portia.
But to win her hand, he
must prove his worth and
raise money he doesn’t have,
as well as solve the riddle of
matrimony bequeathed by
Portia’s late father.
He employs the support
of his dear friend Antonio,
a successful merchant who
brings him to Shylock, a
Jewish loan shark who, like
all his people, is forced to
live in ‘ghettoes’ and has
limited access to the city.
Worse, he has revenge in
mind for Antonio.
Beyond the Sea
Directed and written by
Kevin Spacey
Starring: Kevin Spacey,
Kate Bosworth, John Good-
man and Bob Hoskins.
Rated PG-13
For Bobby Darin, per-
forming was his life. It kept
his heart beating. He came
alive onstage, even when he
was near collapse offstage.
From the age of seven, little
Bobby knows the odds are
stacked against him. Rheu-
matic fever has permanent-
ly damaged his heart, and
he’s not expected to make
it to age 15. Bobby’s frail
heart may be one truth, but
his mother Polly, a former
singer, introduces him to
another wonderful truth:
music.
It takes him into a world
beyond the Bronx, and be-
yond sickness. It’s a world of
effortlessly swinging songs,
and couples dancing to his
music. Bobby has a plan,
and no heart ailment will
stop him.
Also opening in theatres
this week are ‘In Good Com-
pany’ and ‘A Love Song for
Bobby Long’.
Shakespeare’s work back on the big screen
Jeremy Irons, left, is Antonio and Joseph Fiennes is Bassanio in ‘The Merchant of Venice’.
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DURHAM — The worst
has happened in the small
mid-western town of Bo-
mont. An evangelical min-
ister has banned teenagers
from dancing and party-
ing, right before the senior
prom.
Most people have seen
this clash of small-town val-
ues and big city style unfold
in the 1984 movie Footloose,
starring Kevin Bacon. But if
you ask Uxbridge Youth The-
atre Director Sherry Cock-
burn, you haven’t lived until
you’ve seen it live.
With lots of lead roles and
chorus spots to choose from,
Cockburn says there are
parts for the most seasoned
dancers, and those that have
never tapped a toe. There
is also plenty of opportu-
nity for students who want
to help out backstage with
costumes, make-up, sets,
choreography and directing.
“You don’t need any ex-
perience at all, everyone is
welcome,” Cockburn says.
Footloose will be the fifth
production for Uxbridge
Yo uth Theatre, which was
started by Ms. Cockburn in
2002, to provide more the-
atre opportunities for local
youth. This show marks the
first time senior members
of the group, age 14-18, will
stage a production separate-
ly from their younger peers.
High school-age students
are invited to bring a pre-
pared piece of music and
audition for Footloose on
Jan. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at
the Uxbridge Senior’s Cen-
tre, on Jan. 9 from 1:30 p.m.
to 5:30 p.m. and on Jan. 10
from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Trin-
ity United Church.
For more information, call
Cockburn at 905-852-2439.
Kick off the Sunday shoes
for Footloose auditions
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DURHAM — Come be part of a
group, where creativity is encour-
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and a place where you can be-
come one.
The DFS started Sept. 1990, with
a small group of people, which
quickly expanded, to include peo-
ple from different countries and
religions.
Professional storytellers who
are members of this society in-
clude George Blake, the found-
er, and Lucy Brennan. All adults
of any age are welcomed to join
the group which meets the third
Thursday of each month.
The DFS give people the op-
portunities to participate in work-
shops, storytellings at schools and
is very involved in community
events and festivals.
For more information contact
Dick Blackstock at 905-723-3658,
Dianne Chandler at 905-985-3424
or Heather Whaley at 905-242-
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Be prepared to be whisked away by folklore magic
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Pickering squad crushes
Georgina, Port Perry
and outlasts Bradford
PICKERING — The winning con-
tinues for the Pickering Panthers
midget AE number-one hockey
team.
The squad has run its record to
16-1-0 and sits atop the York-Sim-
coe League.
In recent action, Pickering
cooled the Georgina Blaze 8-2,
with Mike O’Sullivan netting a hat
trick, and singles by Damien Pavli-
dis, Adam Turi, Scott Waters, Phil-
lip Pett and Matt Raymond. Scott
Boyd chipped in with three assists,
while Brian Austin and Ryan Rich-
ard had two each, Zack Milcowich,
Waters, Turi, Pett, Raymond and
Pavlidis one apiece. David Tomei
turned in a solid effort in net.
Next up were the Bradford
Bulldogs and the Panthers used
a balanced attack and a strong
defense to prevail 4-3. Pickering
spent much of the first period two
men down, giving the Bulldogs
the chance to take a two-goal lead
into the intermission. The Pan-
thers settled down in the second
and third periods, outshooting
Bradford 29-17 and potting four
markers. Austin hit the back of
the net twice, with Dan Sullivan
and Branden Cleary also tickling
the twine. O’Sullivan contributed
a pair of assists, while Sullivan,
Waters, Cleary and Pavlidis each
chipped in a helper. Robert Morra
was stellar between the pipes.
The Port Perry Predators pro-
vided little opposition, as the
Panthers rolled to a 7-2 victory.
Pickering used the Port Perry net
for target practice, rifling 57 shots.
Austin and Turi netted a pair each,
while Cleary, Sullivan and Waters
chipped in with singles. Tomei
kicked out 20 shots.
Other team members are Derek
Savoie, Michael Accetone and Kyle
Fredericks.
Ron Cleary, Craig Sullivan and
Tracy Kitchen coach the team,
while Tom O’Sullivan is the trainer
and Margo Sullivan the manager.
Midget team becoming giants in hockey loop after lopsided series of wins
Chris Kelly, from
Durham Region,
is making the most
of his time with
Ottawa affiliate
By Paul Futhey
Staff Writer
DURHAM — While the National
Hockey League lockout stretches
into its fourth month, Chris Kelly is
continuing to make the most of his
time in the best way possible.
“O bviously I’d like to be going to
the next level,” said the 6-foot for-
ward with the Binghamton Sena-
tors. “Right now, that’s on hold be-
cause of the lockout. So right now
my focus is down here and try-
ing to win a championship down
here.”
For Kelly, who grew up in Bow-
manville, that includes wearing
the C for the Senators, the Ameri-
can Hockey League affiliate of the
Ottawa Senators. Recently turned
24, he is in his third full season
in Binghamton, where, so far this
year, he’s put up 20 points in 25
games.
“We got off to a bit of a rough
start but we’ve been playing better
of late,” he said.
Heading into this weekend’s
games, the Senators are 12-11-3-
2, on the cusp of playoff conten-
tion. It’s been a more competitive
season, with younger players who
would otherwise be playing in the
NHL filling in roster spots, thereby
raising the overall level of play in
the 28-team league. His own team’s
lineup has been bolstered with the
addition of Jason Spezza, who’s
among the league scoring leaders.
“It’s a bit different,” he said, “es-
pecially with the guys coming down
because of the lockout. We’ve got a
great bunch of guys in here. Good
chemistry.”
That includes time on a line
with Spezza, currently the league’s
third-leading scorer.
“Jason’s a great player, sees the
ice really well, so it’s kind of fun out
there.”
Also, Danny Bois, in his first year
with the Senators, was a teammate
of Kelly’s on the London Knights
during Kelly’s final year of junior
hockey.
The league is currently in a
season of rules-experimentation.
Some of the changes, like limit-
ing goaltenders handling the puck,
are an attempt to increase scoring.
Overall, Kelly hasn’t felt that they
have been too detrimental, but
some changes, like the thicker red
and blue lines, seem to have had a
negligible effect.
“They’re not too bad (the rules).
The no-touch (automatic) icing...
it’s going to maybe save some ca-
reers,” he said. “I don’t know about
the thick lines. I haven’t really no-
ticed them too much.”
Ottawa’s third-round pick, 94th
overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry
Draft, Kelly spent a four-year OHL
career mostly with the Knights,
going to Sudbury partway through
the 2000-01 season.
Last season, he got his first regu-
lar season games in with the big
club in Ottawa, suiting up for four
in all,
His family recently moved to
Brooklin, Kelly still finds time to
get home a couple of times dur-
ing the summer and still maintains
contact with friends in the Bow-
manville and Courtice areas.
Call him Captain Senator
Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo
Clarington’s Chris Kelly practises with his team, the Binghamton Senators, at
the Air Canada Centre prior to a recent game against the St. John Leafs.
The Durham West Girls’ Hockey Association bantam ‘AA’ AquaNorth Lightning
team celebrates in the dressing room after earning silver at a tournament in
Rochester, New York recently. The girls’ squad lost in overtime in the champi-
onship final after going undefeated to that point.
Lig htning bantams grab
silver in Rochester
Ajax and Pickering
girls stymied in OT
DURHAM — Tinsel isn’t the only
silver hanging in the homes of the
Durham West Girls’ Hockey As-
sociation bantam ‘AA’ AquaNorth
Lightning team.
The Lightning picked up a silver
medal at a tournament in Roches-
ter, New York recently. The cham-
pionship game against the Wil-
lowdale Red Wings went into the
overtime before Willowdale netted
the win. No score was reported.
During regulation time, Amy John-
son potted a goal, with an assist
from Stephanie Fraser. Kim Roche
was stellar between the pipes in
forcing the game into overtime.
The semifinal was an equally
tight affair, as the Lightning and
Mississauga Chiefs battled into a
shootout.
The game was scoreless until
Tiffany Allen hit the back of the
net during the shootout follow-
ing overtime. Leslie Campbell was
awesome in net in keeping Missis-
sauga off the scoresheet.
The Lightning opened the tour-
nament with a 1-0 nail-biter over
the Rochester Eagles. Johnson net-
ted the goal on help from Fraser
and Kelsey Smith.
Durham West next doused the
Ohio Flames by a 6-1 score, with
the Lightning hitting for a pair
of markers in each period. Jes-
sica Cockburn popped in the first
goal, with assists to Fraser and
Johnson. Next, Darija Davidson
tickled the twine, with help from
Rachel O’Connor and Stacey Da-
miani. Fraser and Cathryn Taylor
set up Johnson, and that was fol-
lowed by Kathleen Crandles and
Layne Farrell assisting on Allen’s
marker. Crandles, from Farrell and
Davidson, started the third period
scoring. Gillian Clayton rounded
out the scoring, with help from
O’Connor and Davidson.
The Lightning and Oakville
Hornets were unable to sting the
scoresheet in a scoreless tie. Ag-
gressive defensive play by Lee-Ann
Murphy and Jessica Moy ensured
the Hornets didn’t score.
The head coach is Shane Terry,
with Justin Terry and Don Fraser
serving as assistants and Treena
Te rry as the trainer.
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the Pickering Recreation Complex recently. For the price of a food or toy donation, fans spent an hour skat-
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Winners of 40 Awards in 2004 Winners of 40 Awards in 2004
Durham Region Durham Region
We’ve Got You Covered!
Pickering•Ajax•Whitby•Brooklin•Oshawa•Courtice•Bowmanville•Newcastle•Orono•Port Perry•Uxbridge•Sunderland
Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser
‘2nd Best Editorial Page’ OCNA
‘3rd Best Broadsheet Front Page’ OCNA
‘3rd Best Arts & Entertainment Coverage’ OCNA
Get all your Durham news online at
infodurhamregion.com
OCNA – Ontario Community Newspaper Association CCNA – Canadian Community Newspaper Association SNA – Suburban Newspapers of America
Brian McNair/Sports Editor
Oshawa & Whitby
bmcnair@durhamregion.com
‘Best Sports Section’ CCNA
‘Best Sports Section, 3rd’ OCNA
‘Best Sports & Rec Story, 3rd’ OCNA
Brad Kelly/Sports Editor
Clarington, Uxbridge & Port Perry
bkelly@durhamregion.com
Al Rivett/Sports Editor
Ajax & Pickering
arivett@durhamregion.com
Metroland ‘President’s Award’
Sports
Paul Futhey/Sports Reporter
pfuthey@durhamregion.com
The Generals, Dunlops, Axemen, Eagles, Mojacks and
Bruins – the sports department has them covered. From
minor sports to Olympians, Brian, Al, Brad and Paul are
sports fans themselves and eager to bring you Durham’s
sporting news – the good, the bad and the unusual.
On the Desk News Photography
Entertainment
Our journalists bring a wide variety of experience to the
job, from magazines, daily and weekly newspapers, radio
and television. Christy Chase has been covering Durham
Region since her days as a reporter at the Oshawa Times.
When the Times closed, Christy joined the team at
Oshawa This Week where she is the Entertainment Editor.
Wa lter Passarella/
Chief Photographer
wpassarella@durhamregion.com
A.J. Groen/
Photographer
ajgroen@durhamregion.com
Ron Pietroniro/
Photographer
rpietroniro@durhamregion.com
Jason Liebregts/
Photographer
jliebregts@durhamregion.com
‘Photographer of the Year’ OCNA
‘Best Sports Photo, 3rd’ OCNA
‘Best Feature Photo’ CCNA
‘Best Feature Photo’ SNA
‘Best Sports Photo’ SNA
Christy Chase/
Entertainment Editor
cchase@durhamregion.com
Tim Kelly/Copy Editor
Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington
tkelly@durhamregion.com
‘Best Editorial, 2nd’ OCNA
Jennifer Paige/News Editor
Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington
jpaige@durhamregion.com
David Stell/News Editor
Ajax & Pickering
dstell@durhamregion.com
Judi Bobbitt/Managing Editor
Uxbridge
jbobbitt@durhamregion.com
Bruce Froude/Managing Editor
Port Perry
bfroude@durhamregion.com
Chris Bovie/Managing Editor
Oshawa, Whitby & Clarington
cbovie@durhamregion.com
Tony Doyle/Managing Editor
Ajax & Pickering
tdoyle@durhamregion.com
Joanne Burghardt/Editor-in-Chief
Metroland Durham Region Media Group
jburghardt@durhamregion.com
‘Mary Knowles Award for Community Service’ OCNA
Chris Hall/
Port Perry Reporter
chall@durhamregion.com
Mike Ruta/
Education Reporter
mruta@durhamregion.com
Crystal Crimi/
Uxbridge Reporter
ccrimi@durhamregion.com
‘Best Feature Story, 2nd’ CCNA
Keith Gilligan/
Ajax Reporter
kgilligan@durhamregion.com
Danielle Milley/
Pickering Reporter
dmilley@durhamregion.com
Jennifer Stone/
Clarington Reporter
jstone@durhamregion.com
Carly Foster/
Regional Reporter
cfoster@durhamregion.com
David Blumenfeld/
Whitby Reporter
dblumenfeld@durhamregion.com
Lesley Bovie/
Oshawa Reporter
lbovie@durhamregion.com
Jeff Mitchell/
Justice Reporter
jmitchell@durhamregion.com
‘Best Business Writing, 3rd’ CCNA
Jillian Follert/
Reporter
jfollert@durhamregion.com
Jane McDonald/
Reporter
jmcdonald@durhamregion.com
The Metroland Durham Region Media Group editors bring
more than 125 years of combined experience to the job.
Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt, with 24 years
experience, leads an enthusiastic team dedicated to
delivering quality news to the residents of Durham Region
and providing a forum to voice all opinions.
You may recognize them as friends and neighbours,
they’re the men and women who write about the community
they live and work in, Durham Region. Whether it’s a
blackout, a train wreck, propane explosion, election, or
just plain bad politics – they’re there and with 40 editorial
awards in 2004, they’re a winning team.
Often a photograph says it all and this group‘s work speaks
volumes. Our photo team is led by veteran photographer
Walter Passarella who been a leader in the introduction of
digital photography to the newspaper industry. They’re all
award-winners and they’re on the job 7 days a week telling
the news through the lens.
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. The success-
ful applicant will be responsible for creating graphics, charts, laying out news and feature pages,
and working with editors on vertical products and special sections.
•Applicants must possess:
•A degree or diploma in graphic design;
•A minimum of five years experience at a newspaper, with experience working in a newsroom
considered to be a strong asset;
•A thorough understanding of Adobe applications, including Photoshop, InCopy, InDesign, Il-
lustrator, and Acrobat; and
•Strong English skills.
Interested applicants should forward a resume by Jan 7 to attention of:
Chris Bovie
Managing Editor
This Week Newspaper
865 Farewell St. P.O. Box 481
Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5
Fax: 905-579-1809
E-mail: cbovie@durhamregion.com
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS!
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•Have Christmas, mid-term break and
summers off
Driving a school bus may be for you!
Call now to apply:
Stock Transportation Ltd.
1-800-889-9491
Free Training Provided
Open routes
Durham Region!!!
NOW HIRING
AZ DRIVERS
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•Must have 2 yrs verifiable experience
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Rental Office Mon.-Fri.
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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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
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OVERHAULIN'.New at Durham
College, Automotive (marine) Trim
and Upholstery course. Funda-
mentals of interior assembly, re-
pair, design, sunroofs, accesso-
ries, carpets etc. Also, Ladies get
to know your car, basic mainte-
nance taught by female drag racer.
For more information, call Nathalie
Stutt 905-721-3325.
CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER
Ta k ers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses
Available! We Train You!Call
ARON at 905-435-0518.
DAYCARE IN COURTICE - is
looking for an experienced assist-
ant teacher. Please fax resume to:
905-436-6878.
FRAMER NEEDED,2 years
experience, must have own
vehicle. Call 905-434-5233
ECE SUPERVISOR req'd. Must
have ECE degree/diploma. 2 years
experience or more in supervisory
position. Please fax resume to:
905-985-9704 by January 14,
2005. If you require confirmation of
receipt or your resume, please at-
tach an email address to resume.
EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER
with management experience pre-
ferred, required full time for a busy
grocery store. Apply in person at
Oshawa Foodland, 385 Stevenson
Rd. N. Oshawa or fax resume to:
905-723-2133.
FIRST COOKS, GENERAL HELP,
ALL FRONT LINE POSITIONS, all
shifts, experience required for
Pickering/Bowmanville area. Own
transportation necessary. Fax 905-
697-3585
$$ EARN EXTRA MONEY $$
DELIVER THE NEW
SUPERPAGES / TELUS DIRECTORIES
Men & Women with insured vehicles are
needed to deliver in Ajax, Pickering,
Whitby, Oshawa and surrounding areas.
We are also looking for office clerks &
loaders. Delivery starts about December
20th. Work a minimum of 4 daylight hours
per day and get paid within 48 hours upon
successful completion of route.
Call 1-800-979-7978
between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Mon-Fri. Refer to Job #9000-A.
LABOURERS REQUIRED Ajax
plant. Part-time could lead to full-
time. Some work experience re-
quired, not suitable for students.
Fax resume to 905-683-1335.
MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR
with knowledge of transporta-
tion/logistics required for estab-
lished marketing consulting firm.
Responsibilities of this indepen-
dent contractor position will include
information gathering/research via
the telephone, internet and other
methods, writing reports, client
marketing campaign background
research/coordination/evaluation
and (syndicated report) sales/pro-
motion. Excellent oral/written
communication skills a must. Can-
didate must be experienced with
MS Office applications and have
own Pentium PC. Lots of work
available and future growth poten-
tial. Ideal for recent grad or expe-
rienced person looking to work
from home. Person required
ASAP. Please send resume/cover
letter to Gary Breininger at gbrei-
ninger@infobasemarketing.com,
or by fax at 905-831-6611.
NIGHT AUDITORS - The Durham
College Residence and Confer-
ence Centre is looking for friendly
and pistive Full Time Night Audi-
tors. Must have the ability to su-
pervise College and University stu-
dents. Computer skills (Word and
Excel). $8 - $9 hour. Comprehen-
sive benefit and RRSP plan avail-
able after three months. Fax re-
sumes to attention Michelle Kin-
caid at (905) 721-3152.
PICKERING Christian daycare re-
quires full time ECE and Assistant.
Fax resume to 905-428-8463
Registration
Officer
Positions Required
$20.00/hr Avg.
We Tra in You!
Call Tom
(905) 435-0280
Christmas help req'd
RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS
WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com-
parable pay, excellent working
conditions. Fast-growing compa-
ny, room for advancement. Per-
manent position. Not suitable for
students. Call 905-723-6242.
SAFE + SOUND MFG.in Bow-
manville needs experienced home
sewers with industrial equipment.
Please fax resume to (905) 697-
0189
ESTHETICIAN and/or Make-up
Artist. Sales experience. Hiring F/T
flexible outgoing individuals for
Oshawa location. Qualified candi-
dates will attend a 15-day Certifi-
cate training program in Toronto.
Excellent starting hourly wage +
commission. Fax resume to: Salon
Owner 905-430-0586.
HIGH ENERGY SALON located in
a busy area, offering full-time posi-
tions for Stylists with 2 or more
years experience. Ongoing educa-
tion is offered along with retreats
and hands-on classes. 905-655-
0466 - Serious inquiries only.
FITTERS / WELDERS
~ Minimum 5-yrs exp in
Heavy Plate & Pipe
~ CWB/TSSA tickets
required
~ Top wages
910 Hopkins St.Whitby
Fax 905-668-5687
LOCAL MANUFACTURING com-
pany requires temporary/full-time
draftsperson. Requires AutoCAD
214 & 2000 and computer knowl-
edge. Wage negotiable. Fax re-
sume to: 905-434-5346
M.O.E. LICENSED,full time Pest
Control Technician with Ontario
Drivers License. Reliable, orga-
nized, with excellent written and
oral communication skills. Compet-
itive salary plus benefits. Apply in
person, by mail, or fax to: Lloyd
Pest Control Ltd., 133 Taunton Rd.
W.Oshawa L1G 3T4 Fax: 905-
436-6254
SEEKING RIBO licenced
individual with farm and commer-
cial knowledge. Minimum 5 years
experience. Salary commensurate
with experience. Please forward
resume to: Box 430, Uxbridge,
Ontario L9P1M8
A SUCCESSFUL Dental office,
open 7 days a week requires a
experienced Dental Receptionist.
Candidate must be flexible and
able to work evenings and week-
ends. Fax resume: 905-721-2797.
HYGIENIST REQUIRED,experi-
enced, part-time for Pickering of-
fice. Must be available evenings &
Saturdays. Please fax resume to:
905-683-8494.
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST,part-
time for busy cardiology office in
Whitby. Knowledge of EKG, Hol-
ters required. Fax resume 905-
668-8778.
PA RT-TIME Dental receptionist,
experience preferred. Computer
knowledge helpful. Send resume
ASAP to Dr. Hurren, 195 Simcoe
St. North, Oshawa, L1G-4T1
$30,000 BRECKINRIDGE HOUSE
trailer 12'X30', peak shingled roof,
forced air heating & A/C. Fur-
nished 2 yrs old. Blackstock 905-
986-4845.
PORT PERRY - Victorian Century
home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de-
tached garage. Asking $250,000.
Call 905-982-1768.
A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Week-
ly. Mail work, Assemble products
or Computer work. (416)703-5655.
24hr message. www.TheHome-
Job.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B
Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto.
M4Y 1Z4
$$$ Mortgage Money $$$for any
reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac.
Don't wait weeks or months for an
answer. Approvals within 24 - 48
hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292,
877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown
/ Vallerie Lawson.
www.accuratemortgages.com
$$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$
- $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG-
ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or
call Dennis @1-800-915-2353.
Purchases, renewals or refinance.
To consolidate your debts. Lowest
rates possible for residential or
commercial.Credit issues, self em-
ployed, I will assess your needs.
Prompt, professional service.
$$MONEY$$100% 1st, 2nd and
3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call
Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799.
1ST, 2ND, 3RD
MORTGAGES
Res./Comm up to
100% financing. Best rates
possible. Credit problems?
Self-employed?
No problem!
Av anti Financial
(905)428-8119
CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP,
first & second mortgages to 100%.
From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail-
able rates. Private funds avail-
able. Refinancing debt consolida-
tion a specialty. For fast profes-
sional service call (905)666-4986
MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP:
judgments, garnishments, mort-
gage foreclosures & harassing
creditor calls. GET: debt Consoli-
dations, & protection for your as-
sets. Call now: (905)576-3505
MORTGAGES - Good, bad and
ugly. Financing for any purpose.
All applications accepted. Call
Community Mortgage Services
Corp. (905)668-6805
1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT.
Oshawa, $675/month. Avail. Jan.
1st. First/last required. Clean,
close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N.
Call 905-259-7828 or 905-242-
8370.
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 - Pickering Village - new
kitchen/bath. Clean 1 bed. base-
ment apt. Suit single working per-
son. TV/Cable, laundry, all util. in-
cluded. Private entrance. Feb. 1st.
No pets/smoking. $695. (905)426-
4773
AJAX BACHELOR basement
apartment, immediate, suit mature
single professional person, fur-
nished, private bathroom, near all
amenities, no pets/smoking, $525,
lst / last, references, Westney
South, avail. immediately.
(905)428-6385.
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,2-bedroom basement
apartment. Legal, certified, liv-
ing/dining, 2-washrooms, separate
entrance, laundry, 1-parking,
bright, 4-appliances. References.
No smoking/pets. $875/inclusive.
Immediate. 416-993-9794.
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
PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK,
Large 2-bedroom basement apart-
ment, separate entrance, large
kitchen, appliances, cable, park-
ing, no pets/smoking. available
immediately. $850. 905-619-6822
or 416-520-7388.
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.
CENTRAL WHITBY - very clean
bright spacious 2-bedroom apt
plus den. Private entrance, park-
ing. No pets. $975/inclusive, Jan.
1st Also 1-bedroom Feb. 1st.
$675. . First/last. (905)263-4125
CHURCH/ HWY. 2.Immaculate 3
bedroom apartments. Close to
schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444-
7391 Ext. 241
CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month,
newly decorated. Utilities included.
Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt.
building. Call for appt. (905)579-
9890.
CLIPPER
APARTMENTS
AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed.
Please call Mon-Fri
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
905-683-6021
Shelter Canadian
Properties Ltd.
FINCH/LIVERPOOL one bed-
room, gas fireplace, laundry, air,
parking, full bath, storage area,
cable & utilities included. available
Jan.1, $825, no smoking,
(416)436-8117.
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
KING/SANDRINGHAM - Bright, 1
bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Central air &
vac,separate entrance, parking
included. $600. No smokers/pets.
Available Feb. 1. 905-438-0601.
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 BED. BASEMENT APT.
Wilson/Adelaide area. $625/mo.
inclusive. No smoking/pets. Avail-
able Feb. 5th. (905)438-8908
ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS
in downtown Oshawa area.
$680/mo. includes hydro. Available
immediately. Call 905-982-1760.
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,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,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 - 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, 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 PERRY, bright cosy 1 bdrm
basement apartment. Stove,
fridge, washer, dryer, gas fire-
place. $750mo. inclusive, available
immediately. 905-985-1656.
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 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, 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
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
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
OSHAWA - 3 bedroom + bunga-
low, 2 baths, garage, freshly
painted, $1300 plus utilities
first/last credit check. Call
(905) 434-2437.
OSHAWA - Park/Gibb, 3 bedroom
house, 1.5 baths, gas heat, fridge,
stove, ceramics, near shopping,
bus,schools, easy access to 401,
$1100+utilities. No pets/smoking.
First/last. Available Feb. 1st.
(905)571-1908
WHITBY - 3 bedroom, 5 applianc-
es, central air, 1.5 bath, attached
garage, fenced yard, March 1st.
$1150+ utilities. Susan or Charlie.
905-668-8785.
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.
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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.
LARGE clean room near OC, fur-
nished, first/last, Available immedi-
ately. Phone (905)436-1420
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
Publishes every Friday DEADLINE: 12 noon Wednesday
S T . A NDREW ’ S
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
35 Church St. N., Pickering Village
905-683-7311
Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School - Supervised Nursery
Alpha
Wednesdays at 6 p.m. - starting Jan. 12 th
Thursdays at 9:10 a.m. - starting Jan. 13 th
EVERYONE WELCOME
& & & C OME
W ORSHIP
The Pickering Baha´i Community
Invites You to Reflect on the
Following Passage
“O Son of Being! Bring thyself to
account each day ere thou art
summoned to a reckoning...”
Fo r More Information:
www.ca.bahai.org
pickeringlsa@hotmail.com
WORD OF TRUTH
CHRISTIAN CENTRE
15 27 Bayly St. Pickering
905-839-0333
Senior Pastor Joseph Fisher
We invite you to come and
celebrate Jesus with us !
Worship Times:
Sun. 11am & 7pm, Wed. 7pm
Fri. 8pm - Youth (R.E.A.C.H.)
Visit our Resource Centre at
15 43 Bayly St. or call: 905-839-4953
We provide: mentoring, computer
training, tutoring, career development,
anger & stress management assistance,
teen parent support & fun activities.
(For youths ages 13-19)
TO ADVERTISE YOUR CHURCH SERVICE OR SPECIAL EVENTS
Call janice @ 905-683-0707 or Fax: 905-579-4218
or Email: jsam@durhamregion.com
SINCERE SINGLES Introduction
Service. successfully matching
members for long term relation-
ships Toll-free 1-866-719-9116
www.sinceresingles.ca. Winter
special on now!
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 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
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.
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 & BED Cherry-
wood chest, dresser, mirror, 2
night tables, Queen bed and base.
Excellent condition, $600.416-878-
0028
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
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
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!
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
TREADMILL,Bodyguard Magellan
Plus 2004 model. Excellent condi-
tion, heart rate monitor and mat for
floor included. $3000 firm. Call
Becky (905)426-6231
WESTINGHOUSE WASHER &
dryer, approx. 4 yrs old, white, ex-
cellent condition $500 for pair or
will sell separately. Call 905-579-
9119.
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,hardwood, dry, Deliv-
ery available. Call (905)986-5217
or cell 905-424-9411
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NEW YEARS DAY AUCTION -
SATURDAY, JAN. 1st at 11:00AM -
at WARNER'S AUCTION HALL, Hwy#2 Colborne.
Antiques, collectibles, home furnishings, glass, china, knick-knacks, etc.
Excellent signed Bassett walnut dining room suite, excellent signed solid
walnut drop leaf table with leaves, brass claw feet, with 4 matching chairs,
excellent chest on chest with ball & claw feet, ornate Victorian dresser with
mirror and original candle holders, several solid walnut parlour tables, mag-
azine tables & lamp tables, excellent mahogany bedroom suite with
matched single beds, dresser, chest & night stand, walnut cedar chest, an-
tique oak chest of drawers, curio cabinet in excellent original condition,
curved glass walnut china cabinet with ball & claw feet, oak wall unit, Victo-
rian four seat sofa with fancy frame, nice maple kitchen cabinet, solid walnut
side table, nice modern love seat, old trunks, press back rocker, several old
press back chairs, Victorian lap desk, walnut dresser with mirror, 3 tier serv-
ing table, tilt top small table, plant stands, 5 tier Victorian corner what not,
ornate walnut side table with stretcher base, copper boiler, cast iron scales,
walnut framed settee, excellent mantel clock, selection pictures, prints, etc.,
glider rocker, large selection smalls, house hold articles, collectibles, paper
weights, crystal, some jewellery, dishes, knick knacks, kitchen wares, cast
pieces, plus countless miscellaneous articles, too numerous to list.
Te rms: cash, cheque,Visa, M/C, Interac
Gary E.Warner - Auctioneer - CPA - 905-355-2106
Online at www.warnersauction.com
Holiday Antique Auction
Stapleton Auction Centre
Newtonville
Jan. 1st, Sat. 10:00 a.m.
Selling the antiques and interesting contents
from the LeGresley Estate "Ebor House"
(Newcastle Dairy); along with the contents
from "Abbeyfield House", Port Hope: early
taper leg Oval Dining Ext. Tale; set 6
carved/leather Dining Chairs; Ornate High
Back Eastlake Sideboard belonged to Dr.
Farncomb LeGresley; Small Sideboard; China
Cabinets; Set 6 Spindled Dining Room
Chairs; Set 5 Oak Slat Dining Room Chairs;
Numerous Plant and Occasional Tables; Large
Queen Anne Dining Room Table w/6 match-
ing chairs and sideboard; Early Knee Hole
Desk; Empire and Antique Sofas; Rockers;
Wing Back Armchairs; Washstands; Dressers;
Chest of Drawers; Glassware; Chinaware; De-
pression Glass; Numerous Collectibles; Prints;
Pictures; Frames; Swivel Library Stand;
Gramophone; Orono Postcard; 10HP. Crafts-
man Snowblower; Etc. Etc. Check the website
for updates. Preview after 8:00 a.m. Terms:
Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, Interact, Mas-
tercard.
AUCTIONEERS
FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON,
NEWTONVILLE
(905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886
www.stapletonauctions.com
'estate specialists since 1971'
SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR.Is
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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
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
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,
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.
1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT.
Fully loaded, 7 passenger seating,
3.8L engine, A/C, P/W, P/L, rear
heat, 143,000kms. Lady driven
$4600. (905)725-4799
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
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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
SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks
wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup.
Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407
GARAGE DOORS • ELECTRIC OPERATORS
Fast dependable service & repairs
Sales & installation of quality doors and operators
905-852-1981
1-888-889-9788
www.up rightdoorservice.com
We offer a 10 year pro-rated warranty on spring & cable repairs
UP RIGHT DOOR
SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL SNOW CLEARING
•contract or individual pricing
•reliable & established since 1981
•snow blowers & shovels - no damage
•fully insured and workers compensation
•special consideration for seniors
BREMNER POOL & SPA
(905)831-2498 (800)267-5189
www.bremnerpool.com
MARSHALL GROUP
HOME IMP.
Carpentry, Ceramic
Tile, Laminate
Flooring, Plumbing,
General Repairs.
Free Estimates
Seniors Discounts
(905) 428-3362
Ask for Paul
marshallgroup@rogers.com
BriCo Home
Improvements
*Basements *Decks
*Drywall *Painting
*Taping
*Crown Moulding
FREE ESTIMATES
Call Brian 905-686-8841
or e-mail:
b.gaudet@sympatico.ca
F & M HOME
RENOVATIONS
Carpentry for all
your needs!
Framing basements,
trim work, interior door
installations
You supply the material,
we'll do the work!
Call (905)420-7394
PLUMBER ON THE GO
To p Quality Plumbing at
Reasonable rates
Service and
new installations
Residential/Commercial
No job too big or small
Free estimates - over 20
years experience
(905)837-9722
ALL PRO
PAINTING AND
WALLPAPERING
Repair & Stucco ceilings
Decorative finishes &
General repairs
20% off for seniors
(905)404-9669
P & H Painting
Professional,
Experienced,
Reliable
Interior/Exterior
Call for free estimate
(905)686-7889
TMS PAINTING
& DECOR
Interior & Exterior
European
Workmanship
Fast, clean,
reliable service
(905)428-0081
CLEAN MOMENT
Experienced European
cleaning. Residential.
Pickering & Ajax area.
For service call
647-295-0771
"Clean is our
middle name"
CARPETS
LAMINATES
HARDWOOD
Super Deal on
Laminate & Carpets
Fr ee 10mm pad w/inst.
Repairs & Restretch
Fully Licensed & Insured
* Free Estimates *
Sam (905) 706-3206
SNOWPLOWING
•Condominium
•Commercial
•Industrial
•Pickering to
Scarborough
(905) 839-5349
Heinrich
Landscaping
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Tops 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
1989 CHEVROLET Silverado,
$3800 o.b.o. In good condition.
Call 905-571-1644.
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
EXCLUSIVELY
YOURS
Discover Durham's
Most Reputable
Agency
Without the attitude
Quality time is our motto
Discretion Guaranteed!
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Open 12pm daily
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Asian Girls
Best Service
Best Price
Best Quality Girls
19+, Singapore,
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Korean and more
24hrs, Out Calls only
905-260-1238
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carefully when
calling one of
our advertisers.
We thank you
for your
consideration.
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pickeringangels.com
RELAX
& ENJOY
An Aroma/Reflex
Massage By
Male Attendant
Call
905-427-7989
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END OF
THE YEAR
CLOSEOUT PRICES!
CRAZY
DAVIDSON
CLOSEOUT PRICES!
END OF
THE YEARCRAZY
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9:00-9:30PM
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401
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DOOR CRASHER!OVER $10,000
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$31,730
2003 DODGE DAKOTA
SPORT
2005 PT
CRUISER
CONVERTIBLE
2003 JEEP
TJ SPORT
2004 300 M
V8 HIGH OUTPUT
STK#8616B
$21,988$32,010
LOADED
2004 SEBRING
TOURING
2004 SX 2.0
2002 GRAND
CHEROKEE LTD.
BRAND NEW 2005
DODGE GRAND CARAVAN
$195
$18,880 $178 PER
MONTH
48 MTHS
OR$13,880 $123 PER
MONTH
48 MTHSOR$26,880 $234 PER
MONTH
48 MTHS
THREE
TOPS
2005 RAM QUAD
CAB 4X4 SLT
$458
NOW
GET
VEHICLES
0%
FINANCING
ON USED
PER
MONTH
OR$22,880 $224 PER
MONTH
48 MTHS OR$22,880 $224 PER
MONTH
48 MTHS
LOADED
OR$21,880 $191 PER
MONTH
48 MTHS
39 MONTH LEASE
#57012
2005 CHRYSLER
PACIFICA
$449 PER
MONTH
48 MONTH LEASE
#59015
2004 DODGE
DURANGO 4X4 SLT
$479 PER
MONTH
48 MONTH LEASE
#96070
THIS WEEK’S MANAGER’S SPECIALS
Brand
New
HEMIBOXING WEEK PRE-OWNED
CLEARANCE SALE
AT DAVIDSON CHRYSLER WE’RE SLASHING THE PRICES ON
ALL OUR PRE-OWNED INVENTORY. HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR
OVER 100 VEHICLES TO CLEAR OUT FOR OUR YEAR END.
ROGER SAYS...”THEY HAVE TO GO”
1999 JEEP TJ SAHARA 5 spd, V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,999
2000 MUSTANG GT CONVERTIBLE . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,999
2000 DODGE NEON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,999
2000 FORD EXPEDITION XLT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,999
2000 DODGE DURANGO SLT PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,999
2000 HYUNDAI TIBURON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,999
2001 ACURA 1.7 EL SPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,999
2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID ES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,999
2002 DODGE RAM QUAD 4X4 V10 . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,999
2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING LX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,999
2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE LTD, V8, H.0. . . . . . .$20,999
2002 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,999
2002 HYUNDAI ACCENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,999
2002 FORD WINDSTAR SPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,999
2002 MONTANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,999
2003 DODGE CARAVAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,999
2003 CHEV MALIBU V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,999
2002 CHEV MALIBU V6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,499
2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,999
2003 KIA RIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,999
2004 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 . . . . . . . . . .$27,999
2004 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING ED . . . . . . . . .$17,999
2004 DODGE CARAVAN ANNIV. EDITION . . . . . . . .$18,999
2004 CHRYSLER 300M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$23,999
2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER CONVERTIBLE . . . . . . .$26,999
2005 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,999