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Incomplete immunization could lead to suspensions By Erin Hatfield Staff Writer DURHAM — The Region’s health department is again mak- ing its immunization rounds, noti- fying students whose vaccination records aren’t up to date that they will be suspended from school. Area students with incomplete immunization records are being notified they must provide up-to- date information to the depart- ment. Under the Ontario Immu- nization of School Pupils Act, stu- dents across the province must be immunized against certain child- hood diseases or face suspension. “Ultimately, our goal is to main- tain a high rate of immunization to protect (students),” said Danielle Pierce, a Durham Region public health nurse. “It also prevents the spread of vaccine-preventable dis- eases.” The health department sent final notices with orders for sus- pensions to 5,907 Durham Dis- trict School Board elementary stu- dents, effective Jan. 16, while 8,621 Durham Region secondary school students and parents received first notices regarding incomplete im- munization records. “In general we can expect to see 500 students who remain out- standing,” Ms. Pierce said, adding that is around the number of stu- dents who will be suspended. Students are suspended until necessary immunization informa- tion is received by the health de- partment or for up to 22 days. 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That means that in a time when popula- tion and need is growing, waiting lists for services will also grow, and in fact, many residents may have to leave their own community to access services they currently find close to home,” said Edna Klazek, CEO of the local United Way. Organizations assisted by the United Way include Big Brothers and Sisters of Ajax-Pickering, Com- munity Living Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, and the Canadian Mental Health Association. Don Terry, the 2006 campaign chairman, said one in three people in the community benefit from the United Way. “People tend to think of the United Way as helping people somewhere else and it doesn’t...It’s your next door neighbour, your friends or your family,” he said. He said some of his friends have ben- efited through the CNIB, his grandmother has received help from meals on wheels and he’s a big brother. In 2005, 20,000 people benefited from direct ser- vices funded by the United Way. There is one piece of good news: this year’s campaign is five per cent ahead of where they were last year at this time. However, they did fall short last year, raising $1.6 mil- lion of the $1.9 million target. The United Way reports that be- tween 82 and 85 cents of donor dollars are used directly for charitable purposes in the community. The agency’s fundraising and administra- tion costs vary from 15-18 per cent. Because of its volunteer-to-staff ratio of 80 to one, costs are kept low. There is still time to send in a donation. For more information or to donate online, visit www.uwayapu.org. HOLIDAY HELP IS NEARBY pickeringtowncentre.com Santa’s Hours Visit our website for a full list of Santa’s hours. Last chance to see the man in red! Extended Hours Monday, December 18th - Saturday, December 23rd 9:30am - 9:30pm Sunday, December 24th (Christmas Eve) 8:30am - 5pm P Donate a new unwrapped toy at Toy Mountain on the upper level near Zellers. 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OSHAWA 905-433-1140 OFFER EXPIRES DEC., 23/06 OPEN: MON.- FRI. 9 TO 8 SAT. 9 TO 4, SUN. 10 to 2 This is the machine your wife wanted! $%.4!,$%.4!, #%.42% -"%2,%! WALK-IN HOURS Daily 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. AMBERLEA SHOPPING CENTRE ON WHITES RD. PICKERING BETWEEN FINCH & HWY 401 • Extractions in Hospital • FREE 2nd Opinion Consultation • Collect from Insurances Readers Choice Award Winner for the past 4 Years THOUSANDS OF NEW BOOKS GREAT KIDS TITLES, COOKING, HEALTH & MORE!! 570 Kingston Rd. Pickering Across from National Sports in Old Payless Drugs Bldg. West of Whites Rd. 1/2 PRICE OR LESS THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 17, 2006 PAGE 5 Pdurhamregion.com ington private and French and Catholic school boards starting May 23, 2007, with notices going out in March and April 2007. Immunization notices, indicat- ing what information is missing on a student’s record, are sent to students and parents through their schools. Parents and stu- dents are given several weeks to follow up with their physician or the health department prior to suspensions. “Parents don’t have to wait to receive a notice,” Ms. Pierce said. “They can forward the informa- tion to their child’s school or day nursery and that information will be forwarded to the health de- partment.” Students are required to be im- munized for diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps and ru- bella. Ms. Pierce said the health de- partment also encourages parents to have their children immunized for chicken pox, pneumococcal and meningococcal, which are not required shots under the On- tario Immunization of School Pu- pils Act. Exemptions may be granted for medical reasons, or statement of conscience or religious belief using the special forms available for this purpose from the health department. ✦ Suspensions from page 1 Suspensions start in April Body was discovered in Pickering one year ago DURHAM — The case of four bikers accused of murdering a man whose burned body was found in rural Pickering a year ago was the subject of a pretrial hearing Friday morning in an Os- hawa court. Cameron Acorn, 55, of Kes- wick; Pierre Aragon, 24, of Oakville; Randolph Brown, 35, of Jackson’s Point and 26-year-old Robert “Bobby” Quinn of Kes- wick are charged with second- degree murder in the death of Shawn Douse, a father of two. The 35-year-old Keswick man’s body was discovered in a remote wooded area near the western border of Pickering on Dec. 8, 2005. The four men, members or as- sociates of the Bandidos biker gang, were arrested in June after a six-month investigation by Dur- ham homicide investigators. The probe began after a man walking his dogs in a field near the hamlet of Green River made the grisly discovery. During the investigation Dur- ham cops repeatedly searched the Keswick home of Bandidos member Jamie Flanz, one of eight people massacred in a spectacu- lar internal blood-letting by the gang near London in early April. It was determined Mr. Douse was murdered in the house and trans- ported to the spot where his body was found. Police say Mr. Douse’s murder was not connected to that event. Murder case proceeding against bikers NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 durhamregion.comA/P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 17, 2006 EDITORIAL LETTER TO THE EDITOR We must deal with our environmental issues To the editor: Having recently attended the first session of Durham Regional council, I was struck that not once did I hear concerns about is- sues such as sustainability and quality of life. Instead, there was mention about certain items such as the building or widening of more highways. It should be understood, however, that this will invariably lead to the loss of essential agricultural and wetlands. This is not only an unavoidable consequence of the highways themselves, but also takes into account the urbanization and industrialization activities that such highways will spur. Environmental issues should be addressed for what they truly are in their own right; this is definitely not a tree-hugging issue or an intent to protect nature at all costs. Rather, we have to real- ize that the continuation of the current attitude will unavoidably have worsening adverse consequences on public health. This will result in health-care costs and personal trauma that cannot be discounted under the pretense of short-term financial gains for some at the expense of both society and posterity; definitely, such is not the price of progress. If we fail to forcibly address such issues now, then cancer rates and pulmonary diseases, amongst others, will continue to escalate, reflecting the simple fact that we, the citizens of the Region, have chosen to live in an increasingly toxic brew. Paul-André Larose, Ph.D. Oshawa NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Mike Johnston, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Andrea McFater, Retail Advertising Manager Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, Composing Manager [ Contact us ]-- News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; E-mail mjohnston@durhamregion. com; Mailing Address; 130 Com- mercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 [ About Us ]-- The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Tr ade, Ontario Community Newspa- per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- dian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, To r onto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader complaints about member news- papers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any ad- vertisement. Credit for advertise- ment limited to space price error occupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- duction is prohibited. Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791. [ Letters Policy ]-- We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion.com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been cho- sen for publication. If you’re street is hopping at 3 a.m., best to stay indoors You may have instinctively filed it far in the back of your mind when your dad first revealed this truism to you, but if you pay attention you’ll wit- ness it proven, over and again: Not much good happens at 3 a.m. Ta ke as an example the exploits of a couple of geniuses in Courtice, up into the wee hours Tuesday morning, to whom it occurred it would be a great idea to go along Townline Road, pull everybody’s trash out into the middle of the street and then drive a pickup truck through it. No matter how you stack it up, that spells fun, right? Um -- actually, no. What it spelled for these guys was criminal charges, mis- chief specifically, and a trip to the slam. Contrary to what you and a few dead poets may think, there’s really not much wisdom to be found at the bottom of a bottle. Consider the guy who is alleged to have got liquored up before driving along Dundas Street in Whitby early one Oc- tober morning -- 3:30 a.m. is the official incident time supplied by the coppers. Everything was going reasonably well until the vehicle plowed into the back of a marked police cruiser, which was stopped at a red light. Ouch. The driver was found to have more than twice the legal blood-alcohol limit; both officers required medical at- tention. Sometimes you can be minding your own business when early morning trou- ble arrives. Ask the Oshawa guy who was hanging out with his girlfriend when the phone rang -- it was an acquaintance looking for a ride to the north end to pick up some money he was owed. Our guy complied only to have the caller turn on him; the victim wound up being stabbed, slashed and ultimately robbed for his troubles. It was 3:30 in the morning on Sept. 21 when cops on patrol in Oshawa became suspicious of what turned out to be a stolen van. They followed, busted the driver, and found a loaded .303 rifle, two hunting knives, break and enter tools and more than 60 rounds of ammunition. Just a few examples, but poignant re- minders: If there’s activity on your street in those wee, dark hours, better hope it’s Santa Claus. Jeff Mitchell is the Durham Region Media Group’s crime reporter. His col- umn appears periodically. E-mail jmitchell@durhamregion.com. Jeff Mitchell staff writer EDITORIALS & OPINIONS durhamregion.com Councils should retreat to Durham It’s a problem that comes up after every municipal election. How do you bring the newcomers on council up to speed? While it will take months for brand-new electees to really find their form and learn the ins and outs of local and regional council, it is important to spend a few days going over council procedures, pressing issues and possible roles for the debu- tantes to fill. And it isn’t a bad idea for returnees to brush up on all the things they need to know as well. Many councils like to take some key staffers and head off on an overnight retreat. While there is some merit in the idea, the question must be asked: Why do these retreats always seem to take place beyond the borders of Durham Region? In fact, a number of retreats in recent years seem to land in the Barrie- Orillia area, not much more than a dice roll away from Casino Rama. What’s wrong with finding a place in Durham Region, or better yet, in the very municipality where the council resides? Surely, with all the development that has taken place across Durham in the past few decades, there are decent, affordable places to meet where the work can get done, councillors and staff can be undisturbed and those who wish to go home at night, can do so. It should be remembered that councillors are elected to pro- mote their local businesses, among other things. You would think it would be important for newcomers to get off on the right foot and to insist that retreats take place close to home. But it seems to rarely, if ever, happen. There is a lot of talk about team-building on these retreats but surely it doesn’t take an expensive stay at some out-of-re- gion resort to accomplish such a goal. There must be a better, more responsible way to use precious taxpayers’ funds than to pack an overnight bag and head somewhere out-of-region. If it’s a little gambling action councillors and staff crave, they already have a few options in Durham anyway. Why not head to Port Perry and spend some time at the Great Blue Heron Ca- sino. Or if slots are your thing, how about meeting somewhere near Picov Downs in Ajax? The bottom line is that Durham councils should meet in Durham, period. 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At the board of director’s Dec. 8 meet- ing, CEO Marilyn Emery said approximately 105 of 180 positions across the province are going to be filled with the first wave of post- ings. The Central East LHIN is going to end up with about 20 staff. The LHINs are responsible for planning, integrating and funding local health services in 14 different geographic areas of the prov- ince. They were created by the Province in the spring. The LHINs have been having difficulty at- tracting people with skills and/or experience for the performance and finance positions, Ms. Emery said. These positions were re-advertised a few weeks ago and in order to attract more can- didates the positions were re-titled to be more consistent with similar roles in the pri- vate sector (for example, performance/con- tract management consultant was changed to business and performance analyst). For more information about the Central East LHIN, visit www.centraleastlhin.on.ca. The Central East LHIN covers Scarbor- ough east to Northumberland and north to Haliburton. It includes all of Durham and is based in Ajax. Local health integration network still recruiting staff Healthwellness ADVERTISING FEATURE& For many people, the holidays represent a time for fun, family and much merriment. For just as many, it is a time of simply surviving the season of stress. We forget about the intention of the season and begin to strive to meet the expectations and needs of others, losing ourselves in what we should be doing, rather than doing what we want to do. We fi nd ourselves in social situations that fail to meet our relationship needs just because others want us to be there. The more we do what we think we should, the more stress we experience, the less we take care of ourselves, and the more our uncon- scious thought patterns drive our be- haviour. The holidays can intensify our conscious or unconscious longings and bring disappointments to the forefront. We spend more money than we can afford, giving gifts that may or may not be appreciated or even needed. Our sense of isolation or loneliness intensifi es, even when we are with groups of people. In our relationships, we become more sen- sitive to criticism and customs, ask- ing ourselves, “Is this all there is?” During this time, we tend to take care of ourselves less, exercise less and eat more processed, sugary and fatty foods. We forget that it is our intention to celebrate the season! Negative automatic thought pat- terns can begin even before the holi- day season does. We tell ourselves what we “should” be doing rather than checking in with ourselves and seeing what it is we need or want to do. You hear people say “I am going to be so stressed out over the holidays,” or “I hate the holidays, it is so stressful,” as this is the only way they can experience it. We become anx- ious and fright- ened of what we imagine is go- ing to happen. For example, we worry and are fearful of be- ing perceived as “cheap” when we buy a gift. We are afraid someone is not going to give us a gift, which will mean that we are not loved (or appreciated, etc.). We are afraid we won’t be in- vited to enough parties, signifying that we are not popular or that we re- ally don’t have any friends. This automatic thinking is called catastrophizing and is characterized by projecting negative ideas into the future and believing that they are true or real. We all catastrophize. However, when it is done to excess, the result is that we create a state of fear about the future that we react to emotionally and physically. The brain and nervous system react to our thoughts as though there is a real threat in the present moment causing the body to go into “fi ght or fl ight”. But the letters in the word FEAR stand for ‘False Evidence Appear- ing Real’, and the fact is that most of what we fear never ever happens. Instead of planning to be stressed over the holidays, we can try to be mindful of our thoughts and what we are telling ourselves. This awareness and consciousness of thinking can be cultivated through the practice of mindfulness so that we just show up in our lives each day and see how we actually feel rather than telling ourselves that we are so stressed out! The holidays present a wonder- ful opportunity to evaluate what it is you need to do to make your holiday season what you desire it to be rather than what everyone else seems to be doing. For more information contact the Centre for Mindful Therapies at 905.428.1404 or visit www. mindfultherapies.com. ‘Tis the Season to be Stressed Out! By Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. Get Control of Your Stress!!!! Our next 8-week MBSR programs start the week of January 8th! 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Send photos too! Email:charness@durhamregion.com and check to see if your submission is chosen in our upcoming feature! ringhow do you in the new year? To advertise your service or activity in this feature call 905-683-5110 ext. 228 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 17, 2006 PAGE 9 A/Pdurhamregion.com Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo A Christmas tune PICKERING — Grade 3 student Jenna Cox, with the rest of her class, sings ‘All I Want for Christ- mas is You’ during Bayview Heights Public School’s Winter Concert Thursday evening. It was standing room only in the gym for the annual event. All your community information is on our news cast each day at durhamregion.com Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... durhamregion.comdurhamregion.com Ajax & Pickering News Advertisers 3PRING Sunday, February 18, 2007 Pickering Recreation Complex For vendor information please call: 905.683.5110 ext. 230 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com We also specialize in black hair services! 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By the second week of Decem- ber they were well on the way, with more than 700 units collected, and eight more clinics to be held in the Region before Dec. 30. “That’s a good sign,” said Sue Harris, a clinic recruitment coor- dinator at CBS. The goal is to col- lect 11,000 units in Central On- tario (Napanee to Owen Sound to Oakville) -- between the beginning of December and Jan. 2 to help meet patient needs during what is traditionally a busy time in hos- pital emergency departments and wards. “The need for blood never stops,” Ms. Harris said, and presents a compelling reason to roll up the sleeve when she said that, “Each donation of blood has the poten- tial to save three lives. When you donate one unit of whole blood -- 450ml -- it’s sent to the lab for testing and processing. It goes into a centrifuge which separates it into platelets, plasma and red cells. Do- nors could be helping a cancer patient with the platelets, a burn victim with plasma and someone who has been in a motor vehicle accident with the red cells.” During this year’s campaign, if they wish, donors can send a holi- day e-card to let friends and rela- tives know what they are doing and to “help spread the message about the continuing need for donations,” Ms. Harris said. Christmas trees are set up in the clinics and do- nors have the opportunity to hang a special star on the branches to honour loved ones and other spe- cial individuals. Donating blood is easy to do, Sue said, and only takes about an hour to complete. She added that, although donors can “walk in” to the clinics, they encourage poten- tial donors to book an appoint- ment by calling 1-888-2-DONATE (1-888-236-6283). For further in- formation about the Canadian Blood Services donor program go to www.blood.ca. Brighten a Life this Holiday Season Clinics will be held: Holy Redeemer Parish, Pickering, Thursday, Dec. 21, 2-8 p.m., Pickering Recreation Com- plex (O’Brien Room); Friday, Dec. 22, 3-8 p.m., Gillespie Gardens, Beaverton; Saturday, Dec. 30, 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ajax Community Centre (Commodore Room.) Give blood and Brighten a Life this Holiday Season Julia McCrea hopes minister of education will intervene By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — An Oshawa trustee elect is trying to re- tain her seat, even though the public school board has declared it vacant. In a letter to the edi- tor, Julia McCrea said she is hopeful the ministry of education will intervene to allow her to serve as an Oshawa trustee and keep her job as a teacher at the York Region District School Board. The Durham Dis- trict School Board declared her spot vacant at its Dec. 11 special meeting. Under the Education Act, a trustee cannot be employed by any school board; they must also take a leave of absence during the election. “I am trying to find a so- lution to this problem,” said Ms. McCrea in her letter. Since the election, she has been lobbying the pro- vincial government to pass an order to let her be a trust- ee and a teacher, she said. Her letter to Premier Dal- ton McGuinty has been for- warded to the minister of education. “Right now, I can tell you Ms. McCrea’s letter is with the minister who will respond shortly,” said min- istry spokeswoman Patricia MacNeil Thursday after- noon. Ms. McCrea said she informed Craig Burch, the Dur- ham public board’s director of education, that she couldn’t take the oath of office until the ministry makes a decision to allow her to keep both posi- tions. “My under- standing is that I have not disclaimed the position of trustee, that I have not been disqualified from hold- ing the position of public school trustee by any court and that I can still take the oath of office should the minister of education make a favourable decision,” said Ms. McCrea. She added Mr. Burch seems to be of a different opinion and recommended the board declare a vacan- cy. “I’m not sure that is a legal option for the board,” said Ms. McCrea. Ms. MacNeil said the board would have to seek legal council in making the decision. “It’s not the ministry’s area to advise the board on that,” said Ms. MacNeil and added that’s up to the board’s legal advisers. In a previous inter- view, Ajax Trustee Marilyn Crawford, chairwoman of the Durham Dis- trict School Board, said because Ms. McCrea did not take a leave of absence and is still employed by the York Region school board, in the board’s and its lawyer’s minds, they were declaring the seat vacant. The board will discuss how to fill the empty seat at its Jan. 8, standing commit- tee meeting. The options in- clude holding a by-election, appointing one of the un- successful candidates from the municipal election, or inviting all those interested to participate in an inter- view process. “If they request a by-elec- tion, we would hold one,” said Oshawa clerk Sandra Kranc. “We would run the by-election in the same manner we would hold an election.” Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouel- lette said there needs to be checks and balances in place for screening election candidates. “I think that’s where the initial problems started,” he said. Although Mr. Ouel- lette has heard a few sides to the story, he thinks a sim- ple question such as, ‘are you employed by a school board’, could minimize con- flicts. He said there needs to be something to verify a candidate is eligible. “The big thing now is to see how this is resolved,” said Mr. Ouellette. He said the issue has been brought to the minister of educa- tion’s attention and the normal practice would be to formulate something to ensure it doesn’t happen again. In regards to teachers as trustees, he said trustees are required to govern other teachers. “I think that it would be difficult to be governing your own self-body,” said Mr. Ouellette. He added they don’t want to exclude teachers, but school boards do estab- lish committees and review processes that allow teacher participation. To establish a process to replace Ms. McCrea’s vacant seat, the board should first find out if there’s a prec- edent set by other boards in the province and what has worked, said Mr. Ouellette. “I don’t think the door should be open for those individuals who weren’t willing to put their name on the ballot,” said Mr. Ouel- lette regarding the appoint- ment option. He said for the interview procedure, the board could pick someone they like instead of some- one people voted for. The Durham Catholic District School Board has used the appointment op- tion in the past, including when a trustee resigned about four years ago, late in the term. If you’re looking for the ultimate gift this holiday season for you or a loved one, give the gift of sight with LASIK Laser Vision Correction. With holidays just around the corner, there has never been a better time to bring your world back into focus. Call 416-431-7449 for the vision of your dreams and a gift of a lifetime. Harold A. 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Scarborough Office 300 Lawrence Ave. East Scarborough, ON M1P 2V1 (416) 431-7449 winter sessions EDGESEDGESthree locations edges to learn skate PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THREE LOCATIONS Director, Janice Cook, Coaching Association of Canada (Level 3 Certifi ed), Children and Adult Skating Programs in Durham Region for the past 9 years For More Information Call 905.831.1271 Visit us at our website for program information, start dates, times and to download a copy of our registration form Register Early as classes fi ll up very quickly www.edgeslearntoskate.com 10 Week Programs Available for Winter Sessions Ten Levels of Instruction from Introductory to Advanced Parent & Tot (2-5) Preschoolers (2-5) Learn to Skate (4-16) Adult Learn to Skate Learn to Figure Skate (Recreational) Hockey Skating Skills Development Art Thompson Arena, Pickering Ajax Community Centre, Ajax Luther Vipond Arena, Brooklin Coaching Committed to Excellence beginning jan 07 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 17, 2006 PAGE 11 A/Pdurhamregion.com Durham area trustee-elect wants to retain her seat Julia McCrea Women’s basketball league a chance to play, socialize By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — Beer and basketball — and not necessarily in that order. That’s what keeps Ajax Ladies’ Recreational Basketball League president Kevina Morrison — a 21-year player in the loop — com- ing back season after season. More pointedly, it’s the social aspect that surrounds the hard- wood play. “I just like to play, it was for fun. It actually is fun. It’s social, you go out for a few beers and hang around with each other,” says Morrison of the after-game ritual that follows Wednesday night games at an Ajax elemen- tary school. After playing high school ball in Etobicoke, getting mar- ried and hav- ing children, Morrison was searching for an outlet. For- tunately enough, she stumbled upon a story in the Ajax-Picker- ing News Advertiser, looking for players for the women’s basket- ball league. Morrison says she and others jumped at the chance to get back in the game. “The News Advertiser played a huge role in our league. That’s where I saw the notice: Basketball players needed. I thought, ‘wow, that sounds cool’. That’s how a lot of us joined was by the ad in the News Advertiser.” Morrison says a mix of players — of varying ages and skill lev- els — populate the four-team league’s rosters, w ith about 80 per cent of the players residing in Ajax and Pick- ering. While the league, says Morrison, does without some of the trappings of other leagues, pointing out the basic uniforms for the teams, what the league won’t do without is top-quality officiating. “We’ll save money on the shirts, but we won’t skimp on the cost of officiating,” says Morrison, who plays forward with the East Side Mario’s squad. Many of the players have bounced around the league for upwards of 20 years, includ- ing at least one grandmother. Others, mostly 30-somethings, also return to the hardwood each season in the league t hat’s been in existence in the town for more than 30 years, she says. There’s little turnover in the rosters from year to year, with the rosters picked anew each season, which begins in late September. The players are ranked in terms of ability at these early-season tryouts and drafted onto teams. Pregnancy and moving out of town are the chief reasons over the years why players have left the league, says Morrison. For Colleen Wetering, who joined the league at the same time as Morrison, it’s being in- volved in the game of her youth, while also enjoying a night out with friends in the league. “I always played basketball through high school and once I had kids I wanted to get back into it. Since I started back (in 1986), it has been more com- petitive, but you have fun, too,” says Wetering, a mother of three who’s playing with the Cherry Red Tomatoes squad this year. We tering notes most players have had some basketball experience in their past and, in the past several years, the compe- tition has risen. But, mostly, the league is about exercise, fun and camaraderie. “It’s a good workout. You get out as much as you put into it. I like the social part of it. We all meet after the game, which is a nice part of it. We do rotate the teams each year and you meet new people, so it’s a good league in that way.” The league has a grandmother on the court in Engrid Carmi- chael-Johnson, who’s been in the league for the past 17 years. This year, she’s playing the guard posi- tion with the Scotiabank squad. Like most, after playing bas- ketball in high school, she was looking to keep playing. A Scar- borough resident, she was ini- tially part of a Toronto women’s league that later folded. With no league to play in, she looked around until coming across the Ajax loop. She’s been part of the on-court proceedings ever since. “It’s the people,” she says for her reason for staying and play- ing over the past 17 years. “It’s a friendly league. We’re all like fam- ily, so it’s nice,” says the grand- mother of one, with another on the way. We tering and Carmichael- Johnson both say they plan to keep playing into the future. “I’ll play as long as I can,” says Carmichael-Johnson. “I hope to continue,” adds Wetering. “I’m usually commit- ted to Wednesday nights (for basketball) and so far it’s been good.” PART OF TO GO QTR DOWN For more on this story SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com A Wednesday night ritual on the court To view this series in its entirety, visit keywordsearch: aleagueoftheirown UPCOMING In Junior A hockey, the Ajax Attack travels to Toronto to play the North York Rangers Sunday while the Pickering Panthers travel to Oshawa to face the Durham Fury Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. Ladies’ league just for fun Overview: The Ajax Ladies’ Recreational Basketball League has offered hoops for women 18 years and older for the past 30 years; The teams: Grey Geese, Cherry Red Tomatoes, East Side Mario’s, Scotia Bank; The players: Ages 18 through to mid-50s, most from Ajax and Pickering; Numbers: 36 players (nine players per team); Other information: The league starts typically in late September, with tryouts followed by a player draft. Actual league play starts in early October and continues each Wednesday night until mid-April. Ron Pietroniro/Metroland Durham Region Media Group Above, Connie Joseph of the Scotiabank team battles for possession against East Side Mario’s Kevina Morrison during intense action from the Ajax Ladies’ Recreational Basketball League. The women’s hoop loop plays out of Bolton C. Falby Public School. Right, Cheryl West of the Scotiabank team steals the ball from Orange Bugayong of the East Side Mario’s squad. A/P PAGE 12 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 17, 2006 durhamregion.com 905.420.1344 Pickering Campus 1450 Kingston Road www.trilliumcollege.ca TRILLIUM COLLEGE: YOU HAVE IT IN YOU! CALL NOW! CLASSES ARE FILLING UP FAST. Community & Social Service Worker Legal Administrative Assistant Personal Support Worker Business Manager TRAIN NOW TO BECOME A... Medical Office Assistant Esthetician Paralegal Dental Assistant Not all programs available at all campuses. 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Positions begin in January. Fax to 905-428-9909 Merry Maids HOUSECLEANING No experience No nights or weekends Car required Paid mileage Ajax/Pickering Call Mon-Fri. 9-4 905-837-9601 ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full time. We train you!!! Call 905 435-0518 PART TIME CLEANERS NEEDED, daytime work Mon - Fr i. Vehicle required. $11.00/hr. Send resume to: Stuart Cleaning Services, 980 Gablehurst Crs. Pickering Ont.L1V 5G1. PICKERING PUBLISHER seeks exp inside advertising sales rep for growing business. Base plus commission. Resume to: rwh@rogers.com SUPERINTENDENTS required full-time for Oshawa/Bowmanville apartment complexes. Suitable for retired/semi-retired couples. No pets. Fax resume (905)623- 2257. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. 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Basic understanding about financing and F & I. Requires: Tact and patience to deal with customers. A neat appearance. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively. Basic keyboard typing and some knowledge of Excel. Able to maintain customer and sales notes. Basic mechanical knowledge of ATV's and Snowmobiles. Clean driving record. "M" License preferred. Please fax resume to 905-436-5127 or email to: spoileme@aol.com We are seeking Registered Nurses with 1-3 years of experience in ICU, Critical Care, Emergency Room or Operating Room nursing preferred. ACLS Certified. CINA certified or willing to become CINA certified. Ability to manage daily operational aspects of clinic, in addition to doing the infusions. Oncology experienced preferred. Submit resumes by Jan. 5, 2007 to: Diane Moore, Area Director Email: oshawa@bayshore.ca Phone: 905.433.4002 Fax: 905.433.5008 SLEEP LABORATORY TECHNOLOGISTS REQUIRED The Oshawa-Durham Sleep Laboratory invites applications from qualified individuals for employment as a polysomnographic technologist for expansion of our Sleep Laboratory in Oshawa. Applicants must be registered in a relevant discipline such as poly- somnographic technology (RPSGT), respiratory therapy (RRT), nursing (RN), EEG technology, pulmonary function technology or have a degree in life sciences. Apply in confidence to: Dr. M.J. Moffat, Medical Director Oshawa-Durham Sleep Laboratory 292 King Street West Oshawa, Ontario L1J 2J9 JAMES DICK CONSTRUCTION LIMITED TORONTO EAST END LOCATION REQUIRES: *Licensed Mechanic Fa x Resume to: 905-857-9864 Attention: John AUTOMOTIVE DETAILER Elite service to the automotive industry.Travel across Canada to all major Auto Shows. Competitive pay and benefits package. Clean driving record essential. Markham Rd/401 area. Fax resume to:416-292-5724 or email:info@ladetail.com REAL ESTATE AGENTS!!! Busy real estate team requires licensed Realtors. No cold calling, all leads supplied. For more information Call 1-800-515-1698 ID# 9010 SHOVELERS NEEDED FOR snow removal company. Resi- dential plow routes in Pickering area. Call 416-282-5535 for more information. SMOOTHIE BAR - Manager & Bartender. Truestar Health, the fastest growing nutrition and fitness company in North America is currently seeking experienced counter help and sales management for our TRUENERGY Smoothie Bar in Pickering. Full training provided. Please send resumes to kristina@truestarhealth.com START IMMEDIATELY.Must fill 25 positions. $25/hr. Piece work guaranteed by contract. Fun job, great pay. No experience re- quired.Call now 905-435-1052. TELEMARKETER required for Whitby insurance brokerage. Fluency in English and a polite telephone manner are a must. 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BRICKLAYERS AND LABOUR- ERS, exp please, work Toronto and Durham region. Call Gary (905)725-7370 TRUCK TIRE road service per- son for the Durham area. call Ron (905) 431-6363. LANDSCAPE company requires Snow plow and salt truck drivers, also Bobcat operators. GTA and Durham area. 3-yrs minimum exp., clean abstract, exp with Uni- Lock products. Year-round pay. Phone (905)571-6682; fax 905- 579-8725 FLIP THIS HOUSE! FREE list of Durham "Fixer Uppers" from all the Real Estate companies.These homes need work, mostly cosmetic. www.DurhamVIPbuyers.ca Dan Plowman Salesperson , Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage Canada’s premiere take-out + delivery pizza franchise has exciting single and multi-unit high-profile opportunities in Oshawa. Stores are now open in Whitby + Ajax. CONTACT DEBBIE DANIEL AT 905.609.1427 Now available in Oshawa panagofranchise.com Experienced Service Techn ician Wanted - We are a manufacturing company located in Pickering, Ontario seeking an experienced Service Technician. The success- ful candidate will have a strong electrical background with some exposure to electronics and computer set-up. We are keen to hire an independent, self-starter with a strong work ethic and a straight-forward manner with 2+ years experience (apprentices welcome). Candidate will require transportation and should be able to travel occasionally within North America. Please state salary expectations in cover letter. Submit résumé by fax to 905- 839-9198 or by e-mail at careers@intellimeter.on.ca. We thank all applicants, but will only be contacting those selected for an interview.No agencies please. LABOUR Ready has an immedi- ate opening for a full time CSR at the Oshawa location. The ideal candidate will be outgoing; detail oriented and have strong custom- er service skills. Fast-paced chal- lenging position offers competi- tive wages and growth opportu- nities. Please apply in person and bring a resume. 9am-11am Mon- day to Friday 433 Simcoe Street South Oshawa Ontario 905-432- 9700 PRINT SHOP located in Picker- ing requires part-time Customer Service/Production Assistant. Monday to Friday 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. $11/hour. Previous bindery experience an asset. Please fax resume to: 905-831- 7924. ACCOUNTANT/SUPERVISOR- Oshawa. Diploma plus 3 years experience in all accounting/pay- roll functions. Business Visions software experience an asset. $36,000 to $39,000 plus benefits. Room for growth. e-mail john@kerrindustries.ca PA RT-TIME RECEPTIONIST required for growing dealership. Evenings & Saturdays. Experi- ence preferred. Fax resumes to: 905-668-8280 or email to: mshannon@whitby.mazda.ca Attn: Michelle AJAX DENTAL OFFICE seeking an experience Harp Certified Dental Assistant with minimum 2 years experience for a maternity leave position to start mid-Janu- ary. Please email resume to: tjfrauts@comnet.ca or call 905- 683-0705 DENTAL ASSISTANT, PART- time/full-time required for East Markham dental office. Short drive from Durham Region. Ex- perience at reception an asset. Please e-mail you resume to: kadental@sympatico.ca. LOOKING FOR A NEW Year's Challenge? We are looking for a mature, caring PDA to work in our friendly, modern dental office. Some evenings. Please apply in confidence with a hand delivered resume to: 259 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa. PART TIME DENTAL Reception- ist-Assistant for orthodontic office. Experience preferred. 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Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986 PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers (2) OSHAWA,1 bedroom, $695. 2 bedroom $800. Various loca- tions. Separate Kitchen, separ- ate laundry, back yard, separate entrance. Includes utilities, C/A. Immediate. (416)892-8864 1 and 2 Bedroom Apt. Bloor/Simcoe area. $725/$850 per month incl. Fridge/stove pro- vided.1st/last.905-723-9781. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, spacious. Central Ajax. Close to amenities. Laundry, parking, a/c. No pets/smoking. Available December 30. 905- 686-8331. 1 bedroom, Pickering, oversized main room, 4 appliances, clean, shows well. Near amenities. $750 inclusive, with cable. (905)428-2015 1-BDRM bsmt apt, North East Oshawa, 1-parking, includes utilities, cable, laundry, sep. en- trance, No pets. Working person preferred. $680/month. Avail. im- mediately.Call (905)576-7887 1-BEDROOM, ALL NEW,walk- out from basement, all inclusive (including cable). Wilson Rd. N., January 1st occupancy. Call (905)576-0141 or (905)440-6758. 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. living room, eat in kitchen, own yard/entrance. 4 appliances, $800/inclusive. Available immedi- ately. First/last. Pickering - Whites/Finch. (905)831-2572. 2-BEDROOM APTS.Available Immediately, $765+hydro, first/last, Uxbridge downtown Brock St. No pets/smoking, refer- ences.Sam 416-895-8144. 3 BEDROOM 2 Story Apartment in clean quiet well kept building. North Oshawa. $950/mth plus hy- dro or $1150/mth inclusive. Call 905-213-5914 A/P PAGE 14 NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2006 www.durhamregion.com Please recycle this paper WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. 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Call (416)908-8009 AJAX, AVAIL. JANUARY,one bedroom basement apartment with walkout, 2 appliances, non smoking/pets, bus at door, close to Durham Centre, newly renovat- ed, $675 inc. lst/last. (647)866- 7405 AJAX,available now, spacious 1 bedroom apartment, separate en- trance, includes, parking, hydro, gas. No smoking/pets. Suitable for single female or couple. $700.First/last.(905)668-7689 AJAX, Pickering Village.1-bdrm bsmt apt, avail. immediately. Sep- arate entrance, parking, utilities, cable. No smoking/pets. Suit working quiet person. $700/mo. First/last.(905)427-0476 AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $989 & $1089, available Immediately & Jan 1st. 905-683-8571, 905-683- 8421 or 905-683-5322 AJAX- Super Clean brand new spacious 2-bedroom basement apt. No smoking/pets.$800 plus utilities, separate entrance, parking, laundry.Avail.immed. Near Taunton/Westney. Guneet 905-686-1648 AJAX/PICKERING VILLAGE, large 1 bedroom self-contained basement apartment, separate entrance, parking, well-lit. Close to amenities. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. $825/month. 905-683-5507. Call after 6pm. BOWMANVILLE,spacious one bedroom apartment, quiet loca- tion, free parking, no smok- ing/pets. Adult lifestyle building, suitable for single person. $765 utilities included. Available De- cember 15th.(905)697-3491. BRIGHT & NEW WHITBY,FUR- NISHED 1-bedroom basement bachelor apt. Separate entrance. $675/month inclusive, first/last. Non smoker. Available immedi- ately (905)665-7246. CLEAN 1 BEDROOM basement apartment, appliances and laun- dry included. Parking available. Simcoe/Rossland area, Oshawa. Quiet neighbourhood. Available January 1st. $600/month + utilities. References required. (905)986-0499 EXCELLENT LOCATION 3-bed- room, all inclusive, legal duplex, $1000/month. Large yard and parking. Garage space available. Randy (905)434-7777 EXTRA LARGE 1-bedroom basement, separate entrance, N/E Oshawa. New kitchen & bathroom. Suitable for non- smoking professionals/student $700/month, Hydro, cable, laun- dry included. Available January 1st.905-429-3565 MOVE-IN FREE - Whitby south- Spacious bach. $700, and 1 bed. $750, 2 bedroom $880, laundry, first/last, near Go, Avail Jan. 1st. Daytime viewings Mon-Fri Call Days (905)666-3338, evenings (905)832-2722. NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. $800. Call 905- 576-6290 or 416-902-1174. NICE 3 BEDROOM (small), walk- ing distance to Oshawa Centre, parking. $975 all inclusive. First/last, Jan. lst. No pets/smok- ing. Phone (905)432-2914 leave message NORTH OSHAWA 2-bedroom lower level apt. in quiet 6-plex, $925 inclusive. Avail. now. In- cludes Parking, no pets, first/last. (905)424-5083 NORTH Oshawa - 2 bed Jan lst. 1, 2, & 3 bed Feb. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities.(905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM $700 plus hy- dro. Available immediately. Near all amenities, downtown Whitby Call (905) 666-0666 days . Eve. (416) 890-4288. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1 & 2 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA - Clean, new building, 2-bedroom apt $845, avail. Dec. and Jan. 1st. Appliances, parking & utilities included. 905-438- 9715. OSHAWA - LARGE 2-bedroom basement apartment, separate entrance, 2 car parking, central air, laundry room, $950 per mo. inclusive. Available immediately. (905)576-9909. OSHAWA - Ritson/Dean (near all amenities), 1 bedroom bsmt, sep. entrance, livingroom, appliances, freshly decorated, available any- time, $585+hydro. (905)239-0121 (416)346-8472 OSHAWA APTS.Clean quiet se- curity monitored newer bldgs. Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom includes utilities, parking, laundry on site, no dogs. 905-260-9085, 1-888- 558-2622. OSHAWA KING/WILSON one bdrm, spacious apt. Parking, laundry, summer pool, ravine lot with creek. Suitable for single non-smoking working person. $675-inclusive. Martin (905)433- 1382 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, KING/RITSON, Large 2-bdrm apt, main floor of house. Close to downtown and all amenities. Laundry, parking. $865/mo inclusive, first/last, refer- ences. (905)914-3133. OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms in senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & applianc- es, carpeting, windows, security. Near schools/bus stop & amenities. Available Jan/Feb. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1, 2, 3 bdrms & Penthouse avail. in adult lifestyle bldg. Large units, new windows, security. Near bus, shopping. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-723-1009 or 1-866-601-3083 or 905-728-3162 www.apartmentsinontario.com PICKERING - LEGAL,clean - 1 bedroom basement apartment, available immediately. Liverpool & Finch area, separate entrance, laundry, No smoking/pets, refer- ences $750.00 utilities included. Close to bus routes & Go Station. (905)427-5597 PICKERING 1 BEDROOM base- ment, spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, separate entrance, no smoker/pets, suits single working person. Avail. immediately, $750/mo. inclusive. First/last. (905)427-8243, (416)845-8425. PICKERING, 1 LARGE bedroom basement apt., separate en- trance. Clean, semi-furnished, parking, laundry, utilities included. Steps to transit & all amenities. Immediate. $795/month. (416)931-2745 PICKERING, DIXIE/HWY.2 LE- GAL 1-bdrm, Clean, bright, spa- cious bsmt. Living/dining, 4pc bath, c/a, private entrance. Near 401/shops/bus/GO. Utilities, park- ing, laundry. No smoking/pets. References. First/last. Immedi- ate.416-898-6312. PICKERING- WHITES/401,3- Bdrm Upper, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Parking, Non Smoking. Avail Immed. $1100+ Utilities. 2-Bdrm Basement Apt also avail, Kit, Full Bath, Laund, Pking. No Smoking, Avail immed, $850 inclusive. Call Dan 416-574-9522 SOUTH AJAX 1-bedroom base- ment apartment, laundry, parking, cable, separate entrance, near bus stop. No smoking/pets. First/last. $700 inclusive. Available immediately. Call (905)428-1205. Still Renting? Why? Owning is cheaper! First time buyers only. Free list of homes available with no money down! From $900/mth.(oac) with pictures 1-888-599-0098 use ID# 8899 or www.stoprenting durham.com Dan Plowman, Salesperson, Remax Rouge River Realty Ltd. Brokerage SUPERINTENDENT required for small building, Oshawa. Includes apt. Retired couple preferred. Fax resume to: 416-742-7518 or call 416-460-5410 TWO - 3 BEDROOM apartments in modern building, downtown Whitby, central air, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher, patio, $l,300 and $l,200 respectively. All inclu- sive.(905) 430-6511. WHITBY - Garden St. apt. build- ing. Spacious carpeted, newly painted with balcony. Close to bus, shopping, all utilities includ- ed. Avail. now. First/last/no pets. 1-bed. $800; 2-bed. $925; 3-bed $1050, 905-767-2565. WHITBY Brock/Dundas. Near Go Tr ain, newly renovated, spacious 1 & 2 bedroom apts. available now. Free Parking. $750/$825 month. No pets/smoking. Call Mr or Mrs.Munshi (416)269-4976. WHITBY, 2-BEDROOM main floor, Brock/Dundas area. In- cludes fridge/stove, laundry, 2 car parking, backyard. Quiet dead end street. Near transit. Immedi- ate. $950/month. No smok- ing/pets.905-666-9610 WHITBY,3-bedroom main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities and cable. No pets/smoking, ref- erences required. (905)683-6863 WHITBY,613 Brock St. S. $485/month plus gas and hydro, 1-bedroom basement apartment, private entrance, full kitchen, washer & dryer, gas fireplace, new floors. Please call (416)780- 0475. WHITBY,Avail. immediately Bright, spacious 2-bedroom base- ment apt., fireplace, built-in dish- washer, ensuite laundry, 2-park- ing, private entrance, cable. $895/mo. No pets. 1st/last. 905- 668-2949; 905-430-4855 WHITBY, BROCK & DUNDAS, 610 Dundas St West. 1-bedroom apartment. $720/month, heat & water included. One parking. First/last. Available Jan & Feb 1st.Call 416-493-1927 WHITBY,clean triplex, walk to downtown, shopping, bus, park. Lower unit, C/A, laundry. Parking and all utilities included. $975/month. Freshly painted. (905)556-5494 WHITBY, DOWNTOWN, 1-bed- room apt. all hardwood floors, all utilities included, $785/month, first/last, references. No pets. Available January or February 1st.(905)430-8327 WILLIAM PEAK CO-OP, Picker- ing has 2 and 3 bedroom town- houses $992 and $1,078, con- secutively+utilities. 1 and 2 bed- room apartments, $817 and $926. First/last. 905-837-2920. www.ucpm.ca. SAILWINDS,Whitby Harbour, luxury building, large 1 bedroom plus den, (950sq.ft.) 2 baths, 5 appliances, blinds throughout, recreation centre, air condi- tioned, $1422.32 inclusive. Available January 17. (905)665- 6054. -AA ABA-DABA-DOO-Own your own home, no down payment re- quired, from $525/month. WHY RENT? 5.09% OAC. $33,000+ family income, up to $25,000 cash back (non-repayable) Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576-5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 1 1/2 BEDROOM apartment in house, 123 Elgin St. E. Oshawa. 1 washroom, $950 inclusive, available immediately (905)723- 1389. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT, BRAND NEW, HWY 2. & HAR- WOOD $800 all inclusive. In- cluding cable. Own laundry. Close to amenities. First/last re- quired. Available immediately. 905-427-9734/416-771-4932, Is- rael. 2-BEDROOM bsmt apt on quiet north east Oshawa court. 10-ft ceilings, large windows, walk-out to private backyard, sep. laundry, 2-parking, $1,000/month inclusive Avail. Feb.1. Call Jack 905-576- 1910 TIRED OF RENTING?Credit less than perfect? We have solu- tions! Call for details 1-877-551- 5581 3 BEDROOM Pickering, 5 appli- ance,s newer flooring/paint. A/C, clean, shows well. Near amenities. $1450 inclusive, with cable. (905)428-2015 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE, Harwood/Kingston Rd. Walk to all amenities. A/C. 2 1/2 bath- rooms. 5 appliances. Under- ground parking. Cable/satellite. Available February 1. $1400/month+utilities. 905-424- 1715. 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, large pri- vate fenced lot, 2 parking, gar- age, hardwood throughout, all ap- pliances, deck $1250+ 65% utilities. 1-BEDROOM BASE- MENT APT., large windows, 1 parking $600+ 35% utilities. (905)424-3063. A ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 months free, (or equivalent) then own a house from $600/month. (oac). 5.3% mortgage with no money down (oac) up to $20,000 cash back to you, (no repayment) Requires $35,000 plus family in- come and reasonable credit. Why Rent? Call Bill Roka, 25 years, top sales rep with world's leading realtor. Remax Spirit (905) 728- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 A RARE OPPORTUNITY, PORT HOPE, Restored, pristine 4 bedroom + loft Century Home, Verandah, 3 FP, Gardens, pool, beach, trails, amenities, theatre, 25min East of Oshawa. $2100. VIEW www3.sympatico.ca/b.boulanger. 1-905-885-6743 AJAX NEWLY RENOVATED house, inside and out, 3-bedroom main floor, 5 appliances, $1150 plus 2/3 utilities. One bedroom basement, 4 appliances, $750 plus 1/3 utilities. Separate en- trance. Gas heat, central air, hardwood and ceramic flooring, whole house negotiable. Available immediately. No smok- ing/pets. (905) 999-3333. AJAX Westney/McGill 3 large, bedroom, main and upper floor of house, parking, living/family room, fireplace, storage, A/C. Private washer/dryer. Lg. back- yard. School/amenities. First/last/references, no smok- ing/pets. $1175+ part utilities. Available immediately. 416-818- 7751. AJAX, QUIET PICKERING Vil- lage 3 bedroom bungalow, open concept. 5 appliances. A/C. C/V. Huge 3 tier deck with two walk- outs. 80/170 private lot. $1100 immediately. 905-620-1086. AJAX- 2-storey spacious house for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3- bedrooms. Fireplace, shared laundry, parking. $1250.now $1200/mo+ utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)428- 9695. AJAX-Amazing bright 1yr old, 3-bdrm 1600sqft. upper. 3 baths. Main floor laundry, 5 appls- must see!! $1250+. Also brand new 3bd 1600s ft semi-detached with w/o bsmt. 2.5 baths, 5 appls. $1395+. 905-239-0367/ 647-271- 6660. AVAILABLE January/February 1st. 1-1/2 top storey of house (very cozy), Central East Oshawa, shops, transit, schools, parks, recently renovated, 2 bed- rooms, appliances, parking. $925/inclusive.(905)436-8048 BEAUTIFUL Oshawa,2 bed- room duplex, Ritson/Olive, fresh paint/carpet, quiet cul-de-sac, yard, no smoking/pets, available Dec. $900/mo. utilities included. first/last/references. (905)263- 8966 BOWMANVILLE,3-bdrms, 3 bathrooms, new Junior executive home, walk-out to deck, 5 appli- ances (3-stainless steel), ceram- ic/hardwood flooring. February 1st. $1395/mo plus utilities. Call 905-433-8872 KINGSTON RD/ BEACH Grove. Total of 1600 sq ft. bungalow, 2 bedrooms upstairs. Kitchen, din- ing room. Family room with gas fire place. Fully finished base- ment apartment with one bed- room. Car port. $1300 monthly + utilities. Non smoker. No pets. 416-281-2277 LIVERPOOL/BAYLY, 3 bedroom main floor house, $1250+1/2 utilities. First/last. Available January 15. Call Janet 905-420- 9889. MARKHAM/SHEPPARD - 4 bed- room, 1 & 1/2 bathrooms, family/diningroom, kitchen, unfin- ished basement, single car garage. Near public transpor- tation and Hwy. Minimum Rent asking $1,000/mth. + utilities. No Appliances. Open Tender. Available A.S.A.P. Contact Pat at 905-472-7300 x229. N. OSHAWA - 5 B.R.,C/B In-law or Granny apt . Beautifully reno- vated thru-out ,hardwood floors, extra storage. OFP in LR, RR w/bar, 4 appliances, C/A, 4 car parking, huge lot, mature trees, desirable residential St. Early poss. for right tenant. Option to purchase. For appt: (289)886- 0173 OSHAWA TOWNLINE,3 bed- room house for rent. 2 car park- ing, separate laundry, large fenced yard. $1200/inclusive. 905-576-9185. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/ROSSLAND area, 4-bedroom, large kitchen, fenced backyard, parking, appli- ances, references. No pets/smok- ing. $1500 plus utilities. Call (905)725-2336 anytime. PICKERING 3-bedroom, 11/2 baths, eat-in kitchen with built in appliances, fin.bsmt, a/ c, fenced yard, single garage, walk to shops, schools & GO. Avail. Jan.1st, $1250+ util. No pets/smokers Lemon Tree Properties 416-969-5000 then dial 705-426-4666 SOUTH PICKERING Adorable 2 bdrm 'cottage' bungalow, family room, sunroom, 4-walkouts across back to professional gar- dens, wood fireplace, 2-blocks to Millennium Square, $1000/mo+utilities 905-839-8782 WESTNEY/SULLIVAN, AJAX 3 BEDROOM 3 bathroom w/one en suite. Family room & double garage. Excellent condition. Available immediately. $1299 month+utilities. No pets/smoking. Mujeeb 416-666-2649. WHITBY DETACHED HOUSE @ Rossland/Thickson 4 bdrms, 2 1/2 baths, dbl garage, family rm w/fpl, $1360 mo.+ utilities, legal Bsmt apt. not incl., 1st/Last, No Smoking / Pets. Tim Webster, Sutton Group Heritage (905) 619- 9500. WHITBY, THICKSON/DUNDAS Oversized beautiful 2-storey loft- style, open-concept, 1/2 acre. Completely renovated, gleaming hardwood floors, 2 kitchens, 4- bdrms, 3 baths, garage. $1700+ utilities. No smoking/pets. (416)522-0419.416-605-8869. 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in Bowmanville. Close to 401.All appliances,central air,large eat-in kitchen,partially finished base- ment and fenced yard. Close to schools/shopping. $1100/month plus utilites.Call 905-432-5106 3-BEDROOM Whitby beauty, garage, air conditioned, 5 appli- ances, move-in condition. Available January 1. Call (905)668-6843 AJAX,brand new 3 bedroom townhouse, first/last. $1350 plus utilities. Available immediately. ALSO, 3 bedroom detached, fin- ished basement, kitchenette, 4- car parking, $1350 plus utilities. (905)426-5295 FRENCHMAN'S BAY VILLAGE, luxury 2bdrm townhouse, top floor mstr bdrm with deck over- looks water, fireplace, immediate possession, $1600/mo + utilities 905-839-8782 NORTH OSHAWA -3 +1bdrm. townhouse with garage to rent. All appliances, water included. $1100 + utilities. Available imme- diately. Call 905-665-7416 or 905-431-6931. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. WAVERLY/ROSSLAND-3 & 4 bedrooms, 1-1/2 bathroom town- homes, available in friendly fami- ly-oriented complex. Immediate. $1050-$1250+utilities. 4 applianc- es, hardwood flooring, backs onto ravine. Near schools, park, tran- sit, shopping. 11TH MONTH OF TENANCY FREE. Contact Chris at 905-743-9665. WHITBY..Thickson/Taunton Large 3 bedroom, quite new, open concept, quiet court, main floor laundry, appliances, ensuite, A/C.. pets ok. avail Jan or Feb. $1300 plus Condolyn Mgt.905 428-9766. AJAX NORTH,Westney/Sullivan room for rent, separate entrance, available immediately, close to all amenities. $400/mo inclusive. No smoking/pets.(905)683-1180. MAID SERVICE / SATELLITE TV / HIGH SPEED INTERNET Fully furnished room for rent in a 3000sq foot luxury corporate home.Parking available.525mth all inclusive.Ph.905-259-7881 SHARE HOUSE,clean, quiet adult occupied, (single male preferred). Furnished, cable, internet, telephone, laundry, parking. lst/last. Smoking outside. No pets. Ajax or Pickering, (Same owner) From $425/inclusive, 905- 391-3809. 2 BEDROOM FURNISHED apartment in Whitby, looking for mature person to share expenses, (female, adult pre- ferred). Call (905)217-0520 PICKERING- 3rd & 4th PERSON needed for large 4-bedroom, home, use of all amenities, Bdrm #1 $495/mo, Bdrm #2 $425/mo, New furniture. (905)426-6611 or cell (416)788-6611 RITSON/TAUNTON - new home, 1-bedroom upstairs, everything included. Use of all amenities, Female preferred. No pets/non- smoker. $625 all inclusive. Call Feb 1st.1-866-835-8066. ROOM FOR RENT, Altona & Finch, Pickering, in Townhouse, with cable, phone, internet, own bath, First months, no smoking, prefer working male, $450, (905)509-9607, (416)-726-2197 2004 LANDSCAPE TRAILER, 14' tandem 3500lbs axles, barely used, $3000 OBO. (905)723- 6794. REWARD - "Woody" is missing. Male Jack Russell, white with brown patches.. Courtice area, vicinity of Pebblestone and Tooleys. Micro-chipped, tags. Owners miss him..call 905-725- 5241. ATTENTION PLEASE - I am currently looking for information on Pedlar People Limited, Ontario Malleable Iron Company Limited, and Fittings Limited for thesis research. Former employees, union officials, and descendants of the families that founded these companies who are interested in being interviewed may contact me by email at : paulhapon@trentu.ca or by phone at (905)725-0288. FINDING CHILDCARE Has never been easier! Connecting providers, parents and nannies. Not an agency. View free list today at: www.durhamdaycare.com (905)665-2346 BREYER MODEL HORSES now available at R & N Wright and Sons Tach shop. Great prices, huge selection Call Amanda (905) 263-8191. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 3 rooms carpeted with Commer- cial carpet and premium pad from $289 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with Berber carpet and premium pad from $389 (30 yds). 3 rooms carpeted with cut pile carpet and premium pad from $489 (30 yds). Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578-0497, 905- 242-3691 ; 905-373-2260. 6' AIR HOCKEY table $275; blonde entertainment unit $50; 50 gallon aquarium $30-obo; 905- 720-1709 9-PC ANTIQUE DININGROOM suite, $2,000; cream colour French Provincial chesterfield & chair $300. Filing cabinet, tall size $50.Call (905)728-6119 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3 rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail.Call Sam (905)686-1772 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. New dishwash- ers $199/up. New dryers only $249. New washers $299. Large selection of reconditioned & new scratch & dent appliances. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $250.Call 905-213-4669. BEDROOM CHERRYWOOD. Bed, chest, dresser, nightstand. Cost $9,000. Sacrifice set $1,900. Diningroom Cherrywood table. 8 chairs/ Buffet/ hutch, Dovetail construction. New still in boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice $2,600.647-271-5483. CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for $319. Commercial carpet includ- ing premier underpad and instal- lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfaction guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- 4040 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New Danby bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DINING ROOM TABLE, 6 chairs, buffet, hutch. Liquor cabinet. Royal Doulton China 8 place set- ting, amulet pattern (embossed white with silver). 905-839-2585. EUREKA CENTRAL VAC 520 airwatts, Deluxe electric pkg, gar- age kit, hose cover, stair beater, 36" crevice, micro tools, hepa muffler, reg $1149.99 now $699.99. Oshawa Vacuum (905)720-9991 FOLD-AND-GO Ultra Lite Electric Scooter, 4 wheeler, extra seat and battery charger, like new, asking $1800 or best reasonable offer. (905)426-5012 Frigidaire white self-cleaning gas oven $300. Solid Wood office desk $25.O.B.O.(905)831-8365 HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safe- ty Covers - best quality, best pric- es, all colours, all sizes. Delivery included. PAUL'S HOME AND LEISURE 905-259-4514 or 866- 972-6837 www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB, 5 person, 24 jets, 5HP deluxe cab, full warranty, $2995. 905-409-5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2006 model, fully loaded, ozonator, cost $8,900, sacrifice $3,900. 416- 524-2018 LEATHER JACKETS 1/2 price, purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. MONEY TO LEND.$500.00 loan. Payable weekly. No credit re- fused.1-877-776-1660. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANO,upright, ideal for begin- ner, suitable for apartment or house. Very reasonable. 905- 839-0866. PIANOS - AND - CLOCKS Shop now for our Boxing Day Specials! Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent-to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selection of upright and electronic pianos and Howard Miller clocks. Ya maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc. Call TELEP PIANO 905- 433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. Solid wood. New in box, accessory package included. Cost $6750 sell for $2300. 905-213-4669. PS2 & XBOX MOD CHIPS in- stalled from $100. Several chips available for each console. Now modding XBOX 360's! For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End Oshawa. Mike @ 905- 626-0542 RETIRING & MOVING 8-pc solid rustic oak livingroom/family room furniture. . Kitchen table & 4 chairs. Heavy oak desk. All items like new. Must be seen. (905)649-5134 SATELLITE TV, -NO MONTHLY BILLS: Pay Per View + Movies, Sports, Adult + More!. SALE! Coolsat, Pansat, Ariza for as low as $150 !!!! Conditions apply. U- Neek Electronics. Visit our store @ 226 Bloor St. E. Oshawa (905) 435-0202 (web:) www.un- eekelectronics.com: SNOWPLOW,Western Pro Plow, 7-1/2 ft, with all controls, wiring and mount for GMC truck. $2,500.Call (416)569-4219 SONY PLAYSTATION 3,brand new, unopened, 60 gig, includes Ta lladega Nights. $l,l00 or best offer. Email offer and phone num- ber to: techy202@hotmail.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SUNDAY EDITION, December 17, 2006, PAGE 15 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening by appt. only • 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms, Please call Mon-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Evenings by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. NAME DATE OF BIRTH PARENTS Babies 2006 “Stumble the Polar Bear” Publishing Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006 Deadline Fri., Dec. 22 Include your ne baby’s photo in our “Babies of 2006” section and receive a 10” stuffed polar bear (while quantities last). For further information, please call News Advertiser Classifi eds, 905-683-5110 Actual ad size 2”x2” $4999 VENDERS WANTED For the Oshawa Spring and Garden Show Held at the NEW GM Center on Athol Street March 16th 17th 18th 2007 Please Call Devon to book your spot 905-579-4400 ext 2236 TO Contact Us Call: 1-800-519-9566, (905) 668-1838 Apply on-lineatApply on-lineat www.creditzonecanada.comwww.creditzonecanada.com Bad Credit? O.K. • New to Country? O.K. • Bankrupt? O.K. • Slow Payment’s? O.K. “Durham’s Original”“Durham’s Original” *Need a Car Loan-*Need a Car Loan- Call Credit-ZoneCall Credit-Zone Someone is waiting for you at freedateconnection.com. Find out who wants to meet you at freedateconnection.com. THOMAS Transistor Organ with bench "The Artist" model #125, excellent condition only $175. Call 905-623-0831. TREADMILL & ELIPTICAL Tr ainer, both approx 1-1/2 years old, in excellent condition, low hours. selling pair $2,200. SKLAR PEPPLAR sofabed and chair, neutural/floral $500 Call Dave (905)683-8084 VENDORS WANTED at the Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 6,000 people per weekend. Rent from $230/mo. for indoor space. Located 2 min. North of 401 be- tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: www.courticefleamarket.com YORKVILLE TX4 loudspeakers, 2 year installed use only, superb condition $900-each. Yorkville TX3P electronic crossover $640 Call (705)341-3013 YOUR BEAUTIFUL PIANO for Christmas! Apartment size "Kim- ball" with padded bench. Well cared for, tuned, for wonderful music in your home. $1400.00. Please call 905-837-0125. $ CASH FOR GOLD $ RINGLEADER Fine Jewellers, 145 Kingston Rd., Ajax (just west of Salem, McDonald's Plaza). Call 905-426-7464. WANTED - Motorized Treadmill with up to 10mph capacity and full power incline. Must be in de- cent physical shape and in good running condition. Call 705-786- 7839. WANTED to buy - small pine blanket box (old). Call 905-885- 8615 and leave message. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered.Call 905-424-1735. FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- 281-5455, $75/face cord. FIREWOOD,seasoned, hard- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- 9411 MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 ADORABLE MINIATURE POO- DLE puppies, vet checked, home raised, ready to go to a loving home.(705)277-3013 BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. Health guarantee. $500. Judy (905)576- 6320. BOUVIER PUPPIES,CKC Regis- tered, 1st shots, vet checked, ears/tails done, M/F, health guar- antee. Family raised, ready to go. $950 firm. Call (905)263-8603 or (905)259-7055 LAB PUPS,CKC registered, vet inspected, micro chipped. Ready to go for Christmas! Call (905)723-5726 GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES (3) from Santa, superb quality (Sire Canadian Show Champion. Parents imported Germany- high- est breeding standards), lovely B&R colouring, conformation, temperament. Registered, Guar- anteed. (416)729-2958 GOLDEN RETRIEVER puppies, chocolate lab female pup, first shots, dewormed, guaranteed, registered, parents on site. 905- 355-5420. GOLDENDOODLES,1st/2nd Gen., rare "Parti" colours, Low- non shed. Put a picture under the tree then come after the confu- sion & pick your little one. Ready Jan 6 & 13. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS TOY POODLE Puppies, mom is 10 lbs. 3 cream males, 1 white female. Home raised, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked. Born Oct 21st, $700. Ready to go. Call Ann (416)729-6066 PUREBRED MINI SCHNAU- ZERS, non-allergic, dewclaws re- moved, first shots, ready to go December 18. 905-352-3124. REGISTERED German Shep- herd puppies. 100% German im- port lines. Vet checked/first shots, health guaranteed, tattooed. World Class lines. Family raised. 10min. North of Port Perry. 705- 786-0322. SHI-POO PUPS..Non shedding, non-allergenic. $500 each. (905)725-2655. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each.Call 905-260-8855. SOFT-COATED WHEATON Te rrier puppies. Home-raised, gorgeous Teddy bears. Parents on-site. Ready to go. 905-430- 0531. YORKIE/SHIH-TZU pups, adorable, must see. Vaccinated and dewormed. $600. (905)728- 6148. YOU COULD HAVE your dog under control and listening in 2 short weeks. TSURO DOG TRAINING. www.tsurodogtraining.com 905- 797-2855. 1987 MAZDA RX-7 Turbo, 5 speed, red exterior with grey in- terior, 37,000 original km, show- room condition, collectors sports car, $10,500. 905-433-1661, 905-404-1300 Ivan 1992 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS Supreme S 3.1, automatic 4 dr white with blue interior, loaded, 180,000 kms. certified and e-test- ed 905-435-1091 1997 BONNEVILLE $2999,1998 Sunfire 111k $3,699; 1999 Taur- us, 187k, $3,499; 1998 Malibu w/leather interior $3,999; 1999 Grand Am $3,999. Others from $1,699. Certified and E-tested. (Kelly and Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandsons.com 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN, 180, 000 km. Silver. Automatic. In excellent condition. 4 door. CD. Winter tires. $7700. Ajax. 647-405-3912. 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA,3.4 engine, 190,000kms, well main- tained with bills to prove it. $5,500 o.b.o. Certified & E-test- ed.Call (905)655-8253 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. Sale Price $15,990. One owner, 4.7 litre. Non-smoker. 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CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOY- AGER SE, 7 passenger, V6, Au- to, loaded, new transmission, brakes, etc. $2600 just spent on new repairs. Runs great. 232,000kms. $2500 certified. Call 905-259-9846 2003 CHEV ASTRO Van, white, top condition, p.locks & windows, am/fm stereo, new tires, 116,000kms, certified & e-tested. $12,500.Call (905)683-8436 2005 NISSAN MURANO SL, Sale Price $31,900. Over $12,000 in savings from new. This is an All Wheel Drive SUV, is fully loaded. Balance of factory warranty - Finished in platinum. Shop & compare. Priced for an immediate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866- 304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 95, WINDSTAR,223k, $2490. 97 Caravan, 183k, $2999. 98 Ven- ture, 159k, $2999. 98 Transport 207k, $2999. 95 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4, 157k, $3999. 96 Blazer 4x4, 209k, $3999. Certified & e-tested. 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Specializing in Bathroom and Kitchen Makeovers, RENOCanada™ is a single source for homeowners who want to improve the quality of their life at home....without moving. Their unique range of services and experience makes renovation easy, practical and affordable. The new Inspiration Centres, currently being developed, will provide an exciting and educational environment that helps homeowners to visualize and plan their dreams. What has not changed is the company’s commitment to great service and industry set- ting standards, like their fi ve year warranty backed by the most experienced renovation consultants and craftsmen in the business. For thousands of local area homeowners, it has always been the people and personal attention that set this company apart from other renova- tors. RENOCanada’s staff understand reno- vation from the customer’s perspective. They know that home improvement is not about the house, it’s about self improvement (Lifestyle), it’s personal. 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If you would like to understand how easy, practical and affordable it is to turn the house you have into the lifestyle you want, Call (416) 285-6798, 1-888-228-4736 or visit our website at renocanada.com today to ar- range a Free In-Home Consultation. RENOCanada™ Breathes New Life Into Kitchens And Bathrooms A perfect gift for the woodworker in your family Gift Certifi cates Available — To Register Call (905)433-9011 www.thecarpenterssquare.com Entertainment/armoir unit Feb 5 14 wks Furniture/cabinet making Feb 6 15 wks Pine harvest dining room table Feb 14 10 wks Traditional raised panel queen bed Feb 15 12 wks Intro to woodworking Feb 16 8 wks Winter Woodworking Courses Seasons Greetings from durhamregion.comP PAGE 18 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, December 17, 2006 By Izabela Jaroszynski Staff Writer DURHAM — Joanne Ashley’s hands glide lovingly over the expanse of the quilt as it lays stretched out on her kitchen counter. She stops, resting her left hand on a black and white photo of a young woman and a little boy -- fourth row, third square from the right. “That’s me and my brother Bill,” Ms. Ashley says. The retired nurse can still remember when the photo was taken: a cold winter’s day dur- ing her nursing training when she came home to the small farm that overlooked the Hock- ley Valley. Her brother, 11 years her junior, brought much joy to her life. Having been raised with three older brothers, she took great pride in the littlest addition to their fam- ily. “He was a very bright, articulate guy,” she remembers fondly. “He had beautiful blue eyes and eyelashes most women would kill for.” She missed him when he moved away to California, but nothing prepared her for his return to Toronto in 1991. Bill, 45, was im- mediately admitted to Toronto General. Ms. Ashley saw her beloved brother three times during that week he was in hospital. After the third visit she left not knowing what to think. By the time she drove from Toronto to Ajax, he was dead. The official statement was that he died of cardiac arrest, but Ms. Ashley knew the truth. “I knew he had AIDS,” she says, her eyes brimming with tears. “Of course we knew. We didn’t think that he would die that quickly.” With the stigma that surrounded HIV/AIDS in the early 1990s -- and in many ways contin- ues to surround the disease to this day -- the family did not mention the dreaded word when they brought Bill’s body home to be buried. “When you are raised in such a small, tight- knit farming community, it’s not something you discuss,” she said. “It bothered me a lot that I wasn’t being honest about my brother’s life and his death but that’s just the way it was.” She gave in to the stigma and kept the si- lence for five years. Then in 1996, Ms. Ashley was at a Whitby Rotary Club meeting at which the president asked someone to take up the cause of raising AIDS awareness. “I waited for someone to acknowledge this statement,” she said. “Surely someone would step forward.” The silence was deafening. And then, with a hand raised uncertainly and a voice that could barely be heard, Ms. Ashley broke her long silence. “I’ll do this,” she heard herself say. Using her background as a nurse, a social worker and a long-time volunteer, Ms. Ashley set about making small inroads into the enor- mous task of raising awareness for a disease not many wanted to acknowledge or discuss. The AIDS Awareness and Education Com- mittee worked with the John Howard Society, the AIDS Committee of Durham and the Posi- tive Care Clinic to assist on a local level. One of the first big projects of the Whitby Rotary Club’s AIDS committee was to create the Travelling Tribute Quilt. For $100, pri- vate and corporate donors would receive one square to decorate as a tribute to those living with AIDS or who had succumbed to the disease. With the help of local quilter Annette Janca, the tribute quilt, with its 71 unique squares, was born. It has made its way around North America, serving as a tangible reminder of the impact of AIDS. With the support of many individual Rotar- ians from her club, Ms. Ashley continued to raise the profile of the Rotary AIDS commit- tee. After much success in spreading the word through Rotary Clubs across Ontario, the group was branded as RADAR -- Rotary Ac- tion for the Development of AIDS Responses -- in 2003. Over the years, the group met with Stephen Lewis, with then prime minister Paul Martin, and with Bono. They’ve spoken at International AIDS Conferences, showcased the Canadian premier of ‘A Closer Walk’, and were instrumental in getting seven-year-old Paige Pedlar’s children’s book published. The Whitby native wrote the moving story after watching a documentary on the plight of or- phaned children in Africa. RADAR -- created by Ms. Ashley and imple- mented by a slew of volunteer Rotarians from district 7070, including local businessman Ray Richardson -- has since become a Canadian model for Rotary districts that want to help with the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The group uses the funds it raises to support local, national and international AIDS initia- tives and programs. The Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe has been the benefactor of much of their support. When Ms. Ashley gets overwhelmed by the sheer size of the project, she thinks of her brother Bill. “I am my brother’s keeper,” she says. “But it’s not just him. I see Bill in many of the people I work with, the people who volunteer, who live with the disease, who fight to raise awareness. And together we just keep pushing on.” To find out more about RADAR, please visit www.radar7070.org. Durham resident brings AIDS awareness to the forefront AIDS: By the Numbers • 39.5 million: People living with HIV/AIDS worldwide; • 2.3 million: Children infected with HIV/AIDS; • 4.3 million: People newly infected with HIV in 2006; • 2.9 million: Deaths resulting from AIDS in 2006; • 25 million: People have died of AIDS since 1981; • 12 million: AIDS orphans in Africa; and, • 6,000: Young people (aged 15-24 years) who become infected with HIV every day. Statistics are estimates published by UNAIDS/ WHO in November 2006. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Joanne Ashley for a decade has made it her mission to raise awareness of AIDS. FOR EVERYONE OF THESE GENEROUS SPONSORS A BEAUTIFUL “RASCAL” RACOON PLUSH TOY BEAR (BY METROLAND DURHAM REGION MEDIA GROUP) WILL BE GIVEN TO THE DURHAM REGIONAL POLICE FOOD & TOY DRIVE AND THE DENISE HOUSE. 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