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Home My WebLink AboutNA2006_12_19AJ Groen / News Advertiser photo Deputy chiefs Mike Ewles, (left), and Chuck Mercier were two of the four pallbearers who carried the remains of former police chief David Edwards from the funeral at Kingsview United Church. Chief Vern White, (centre), carried the former chief’s hat. SERVICE HOURS MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 www.p ickeringhonda.com Email: service@pickeringhonda.com 575 KINGSTON RD. [ Briefly ] Walk in the right direction for the Alzheimer Society DURHAM — The Alzheimer Society of Durham Region invites you to take a step in the right direction by partici- pating in the annual Manulife Walk for Memories to raise money for programs and services. Walk for Memories is the largest Alzheimer Society fundraising activity, bringing in more than $30,000 each year. The two-kilometre outdoor Walk for Memories is Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007 along picturesque trails at Camp Samac in Oshawa, starting with registration at 2 p.m., followed by the walk at 3 p.m. There will be light refreshments and entertainment in the Council Hall. Terry Johnston of Oshawa’s Oldies CKDO will be the emcee after the walk. The public is invited to join the agencies involved in the event for an afternoon of fun, friend- ship and fresh air. People can join indi- vidually, with friends, family, co-workers or a team. To be a part of this walk and to get pledge forms call 905-576-2567 or visit the agency’s office at 207-419 King St. W., Oshawa on the second floor of the Oshawa Centre. Participants can also register online and make donations by visiting www.walkformemories.ca. For more information on this event or on any other fundraising activities visit www.alzheimerdurham.com. 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[ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B4 Classified, B5 [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pressrun 49,900 durhamregion.com The Grinch strikes again and again Christmas decorations stolen from more homes By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer AJAX — The Grinch is on the move in Ajax again. With only days left until Christ- mas, inflatable Santas, decorative urns, lights – even solar lanterns from a grave, have been stolen from Ajax residents. “I think it’s disgusting,” said Dene- ane Kyles. “The worse thing is they stole from my husband’s grave.” On Dec. 1, Ms. Kyles brought Christmas decorations to her hus- band’s grave at Church Street and Ta unton Road, only to discover its “s turdy” solar lanterns were miss- ing. She put the lights there in the summer and they were still present a couple of days earlier when a friend brought a wreath to the site. The next weekend - Ms. Kyles’ family was robbed again. She woke up Saturday morning to discover the five snowflake lights in her garden were gone. “I couldn’t believe it, I went out- side to double check,” said Ms. Kyles. She noticed they were gone Saturday Dec. 9, around 10:30 a.m. - the lights had been on until 4 a.m. the day they were stolen. Ms. Kyles said she has lived at her Lincoln Avenue house for 21 years and the only thing that’s ever been taken were some ceramic bunnies, found smashed at a nearby school. “Is it a random thing? I don’t know,” said Ms. Kyles. “I don’t know what to think.” She said the incidents are not going to stop her from putting things on her lawn for Christmas or bring- ing items to her husband’s grave. Province driven to keep students in school T r uancy charge could mean a driver’s licence suspension for dropouts By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer DURHAM — By dropping out of school at 16, teenagers could lose more than just their high school diploma. Under the Province’s recently-passed Learning to 18 legislation stu- dents have to attend school or alternative programs until they are 18 or graduate. Those who drop out sooner could face penalties including fines and a driver’s licence suspension. “It’s fair and it’s not fair from a stu- dent’s point of view,” said Aaron Mal- lows, while walking to Denis O’Connor Catholic High School Thursday morn- ing. The 17-year-old student said it’s not really fair to have a license re- moved for dropping out, but at that age, what do students know about dropping out of school anyway. “We still haven’t made our choices,” said Aaron. The new law: requires students to continue learning until age 18 or grad- uation; broadens learning opportuni- ties and programs available outside of the classroom and approved by the ministry of education; lets only princi- pals issue credits for learning outside of the classroom; and, at a future date, will allow the government to permit courts to suspend drivers’ licenses for students convicted of truancy - one of several penalties. The disciplinary acts would not come into effect until the government’s new learning opportuni- ties are available to everyone. “I actually think it’s a good idea be- cause a lot of people are dropping out,” The Pickering 48 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 High praise Vehicles fit for a Playboy Wheels pullout Hockey glory Panthers, News Advertiser host school Classic Page B1 ✦ See inflatable, Page A2 For more on this story ✦ See Students, Page A4 David Edwards saluted by friends, colleagues By Jeff Mitchell Staff Writer DURHAM — Former Durham Re- gional Police Chief David Edwards was laid to rest Monday during a ser- vice at which he was remembered as a committed cop and faithful friend. “Dave was a friend of everybody he met,” friend and law enforce- ment colleague Gerry Johnston said. “Dave is about people.” During a lengthy career that began when he signed up as a cadet with the Oshawa police ser- vice in 1961, Mr. Edwards established many friend- ships inside and outside the police service, Mr. Johnston said during a eulogy inter- spersed with anecdotes and person- al memories. As his career progressed, he al- ways took time to remember the rank and file officers whose welfare he considered his responsibility. “He was a great mentor to all of us,” Mr. Johnston said. Even as he rose through the ranks of the Oshawa force and the Durham Regional Police Mr. Edwards made time for his friends, with whom he spent time fishing, hunt- ing, golfing and curling, Mr. Johnston said. He served as chief of the Dur- ham service from 1988 to 1993, maintaining strong ties with police association leaders such as the late Terry Ryan. “They were there for the same reason he was: to make it better for the men and women on the street,” Mr. Johnston said. Mr. Edwards was diagnosed with lymphoma in 1999 and began a de- termined battle against the disease. “Dave was a fighter,” Mr. Johnston said. “On Nov. 22, 2006, Dave entered the hospital for the last time ... still with that positive attitude.” Mr. Edwards passed away Dec. 12. He leaves his wife, Rita, a sister and brother in law, and other members of his extended family. The service Monday at Kingsview United Church was attended by doz- ens of officers, including the cur- rent Chief, Vernon White, and Dep- uty-Chiefs Chuck Mercier and Mike Ewles. Former chiefs Kevin McAl- pine and Trevor McCagherty were in attendance, as were a number of Durham politicians and members of the police services board. A police piper and honour guard were in at- tendance for the service. For more on this story Police pageantry on display for funeral of former chief But Ms. Kyles wasn’t the only one robbed this weekend. Just north of Hwy. 2, 10 houses at Henderson Place near Old Harwood Road and Chapman Drive had their decorations stolen. “Some of them lost value of prop- erty up to $300,” said Robert Pater- son, Henderson Place’s condo presi- dent. “Some of the stuff that was sto- len from here was too heavy for kids, this was an organized program.” Mr. Paterson said stolen items in- cluded Christmas decor, seasonal urns, and an inflatable Santa. “There were extensions cords taken from every house that was hit,” said Mr. Paterson. “Some people literally had their front porch stripped. “It’s one step away from breaking and entering,” he added. Mr. Paterson said he lived in Scar- borough for 21 years and never saw anything like this happen. “The whole principle of the thing is disgusting,” said Mr. Paterson, and added many of the people in that community are seniors. “Here we are, it’s a time of cel- ebration and suddenly, it’s a time of consternation,” he said. 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The Durham Family Court Clinic (DFCC) has received a $140,150 grant from the ministry of the attorney gen- eral through the community grants program and the victims’ justice fund. According to Laura Olaoye, DFCC program coordinator, the money will be used for a 15-month project, Work- ing It Back To Me. The project is a community-based program designed to assist youth, 12 to 18 years old who are victims or at-risk of being victims, of sexual exploitation or involvement in prostitution in Durham. “There is an increasing need,” Ms. Olaoye said. “There is a need for con- tinued support for young women on the street.” She said it is estimated there are 1,200 children, younger than 18, in- volved in prostitution in Ontario. Although exact numbers of Durham youth involved in prostitution is hard to pinpoint, the presence is easily seen, according to Ms. Olaoye. “G oing out into the streets of Oshawa and south Whitby you see all these women,” she said. “But to put a num- ber on it is difficult.” The program consists of workshops to address all of the factors and victim issues that manifest as a result of a history of neglect, physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, with topics in- cluding substance abuse, addiction, self harm, low self esteem and some mental health illness. “The majority of those who are in- volved in sexual exploitation have a history of emotional, physical and sex- ual abuse,” Ms. Olaoye said. 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Durham police said the 11-year-old girl was walking home on Summer- park Crescent in the Rosebank Road - Sheppard Avenue area around 3 p.m. Thursday when a man in a Pontiac Sunfire-type vehicle called to her. The child noticed the man was exposing himself, police said. The girl ran away and called police. Cops are looking for a man aged about 19 who wears his hair in a mullet, long in the back and short on top. He drove a light green or blue car with scratches on the driver’s door. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 905-579-1520, extension 2525 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222- 8477. Police looking for man who exposed himself ONLINE SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com NEWS A DV ERTISER 905-683-5110 HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH 796 EYER DRIVE, PICKERING CHRISTMAS EVE Sunday, December 24th 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Midnight CHRISTMAS DAY Monday, December 25th 10:30 A.M. NEW YEARS EVE Sunday, December 31st 5:00 P.M. 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She said she likes the Learning to 18 initiative, but not the possibility of truancy fines and driver’s license sus- pensions, although she added they will probably be effective. “I don’t think that’s something they should have a right to take away,” said Shaida. Other penalties for truancy under the new law include fines of up to $1,000 for parents and guardians, un- less they have withdrawn from paren- tal control. Previously, the fine was only $200. Those employing under age teenag- ers during times when they should be in a learning environment could also face a fine. “Courts are always a last option,” said Patricia MacNeil, a ministry of education spokeswoman. She said ed- ucators do everything possible to keep kids learning. “This is really a last resort,” she said of the penalties. Ms. MacNeil added the licence sus- pension is only one of many options for those charged with truancy. “There aren’t a lot of students right now that are charged with truancy, that would be rare,” said John Beatty, a student success leader and a seconded principal with the Durham District School Board. Mr. Beatty said there are lots of things currently occurring to help decrease the drop out rate and any initiative that helps is a good thing. The Learning to 18 legislation is part of a student success strategy, and the Province’s goal to increase graduation rates from 71 per cent in 2004/2005, to 85 per cent by 2010-2011. Chris Harrington thinks the new law will have an impact. “I don’t mind it just because it will keep a lot of my friends in school still and there would be a better passing rate, more kids going to college, into trades, stuff like that,” said Chris. “It would be a lot better actually.” Although he thinks it will be effec- tive, he added some kids will still drop out. “If they don’t want to go to school, they don’t want to go to school,” said Chris. He also doesn’t like the potential driver’s license suspension. “I don’t think school has anything to do with driving, that’s not fair,” he said. Chris Stacy, an Ajax resident who goes to school in Pickering, doesn’t like the change at all. “I could probably drop out and I don’t want to get a fine for it and if I get a driver’s licence, I don’t want it removed,” said the 16 year old. “It’s your choice, not theirs... People are just going to drop out anyway, they don’t care about that.” Thomas Jordan, a Grade 9 student, said he’s not sure how he feels about the new law. “If people truly want to drop out that’s their decision,” he said. He added students need an education to get a job and they’ll have no chance if they drop out. ONLINE SUDOKU Now online at 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 durhamregion.com NEWS A DVERTISER 905-683-5110 Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Working on reindeers PICKERING — Elizabeth B. Phin Public School Junior Kindergarten student Hannah Valitalo shares a laugh with Laura More, a co-op student from Dunbarton High School. 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Season total now at 56 after police stop 4,800 people this past weekend DURHAM — Another 18 people were charged with drunk driving offences during the fourth week of Durham’s holiday RIDE (Reduce Im- paired Driving Everywhere) patrols, bringing the total for the 2006 cam- paign to 56. Police stopped approximately 4,800 vehicles at checks throughout Durham during the week and admin- istered 67 roadside breath tests. In addition to charging motorists for impaired driving or driving while exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit, officers temporarily suspended the licences of 14 drivers who regis- tered a warning after drinking and laid six drug charges. Following is a list of motorists charged: • Bruce Hembruff, 21, Newmarket, impaired care and control by drug • Ashleigh Mauro, 21, Whitby, ex- ceed • Thomas Nadeau, 37, Oshawa, ex- ceed • Brett Chambers, 23, Port Perry, exceed • James Hughes, 22, Oshawa, im- paired care and control, exceed • Uroy Trellis, 27, Whitby, exceed • Michael Devine, 22, Oshawa, ex- ceed • Mathieu Lebel, 21, Oshawa, ex- ceed • Stephen Warlow, 51, Whitby, ex- ceed • Neil Morton, 58, Enniskillen, ex- ceed • Jeffrey Brooking, 21, Oshawa, ex- ceed • John Thaeter, 35, Port Perry, ex- ceed • Elizabeth Harris, 52, Whitby, ex- ceed • Diana Teixeira, 19, Oshawa, ex- ceed • William Reardon, 24, Whitby, ex- ceed • Mario Rioux, 43, no fixed address, impaired, exceed • Andrew Aggio, 20, Whitby, ex- ceed • Angie Bray, 28, Port Perry, ex- ceed The festive RIDE program will con- tinue for the duration of the holi- days. 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If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR GM must lead way To the editor: Re: Feds must make changes that sustain industry, editorial, Dec. 6. Canada was once called the best place in the world to live by the United Nations. Whatever happened to being the best? Why is it whenever Canadian industry and the economy are concerned This Week editors advocate lowering our stan- dards. Why can’t we be leaders in every area of production instead of saying we have to lower our standards to that of the United States. Our federal government needs to set the highest stan- dards because lowering our standards won’t make us lead- ers. I expect Canadians to be leaders and we should demand this of our industries. Leaders don’t have to cover up half measures through flashy marketing campaigns. GM has decided on pushing muscle cars and SUVs and cov- ering up their poor fuel efficien- cy and high output pollution. Meanwhile, Japanese factories can’t produce their hybrid cars fast enough. Why should Cana- dians follow a flawed strategy? Shouldn’t we expect leadership in all areas at GM? Unfortunately, the editorial stance of this paper is to support GM and its products in Durham Region and pretend, our com- petitor, Toyota, doesn’t exist. How about some healthy crit- icism at the home for once? The community needs to pull its head out of the sand and de- mand higher standards so that the workers among us can rise to meet them. Martin Kuchirka Whitby CAS execs guilty of ‘abuse of trust’ To the editor: I just listened to an interview on CTV of a spokesperson for the Toronto Children’s Aid So- ciety on the blatant spending of some CAS executive on items such as SUV’s and exorbitant personal expenses. It is amazing to me that any- one could defend stealing as a legitimate transaction when children are left to suffer. The people who did this should be charged with “abuse of trust” and should be impris- oned for their callous disregard of public trust and their obvious disregard of the welfare of chil- dren who they are supposed to protect. Maurice Webster Oshawa Severance packages don’t sit well To the editor: Re: Large severance packages for outgoing councillors. It appears inconceivable to me that we are giving away these huge amounts of money to people who have been voted out of power. As someone who has been advised that his company is closing its doors shortly and will be out of work with probably no more that the minimum sever- ance of one week per year, the excessive packages given to our employees (that’s what they are) is insulting. Like many normal people, I have to face getting a new job after 12 years with my employer with no severance package and I still have to make ends meet. Here’s an idea! Offer me em- ployment in public relations? It seems like the best way to get some of my tax money back. 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[ 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 chosen for publication. Province must support direct election There’s no guarantee the bill will go anywhere, but at least Os- hawa MPP Jerry Ouellette is trying to enhance democracy in Durham Region. Mr. Ouellette, a Progressive Conservative, has introduced a private member’s bill which would result in direct election of Durham’s Re- gional chairman in the next municipal election. It’s about time. Mr. Ouellette, long a proponent of direct or voter election of the Regional Chairperson -- the position is currently chosen by the 28 members of regional council -- introduced a bill for direct election while a govern- ment member in the 1990s. That attempt was foiled, but the MPP has a better chance this time around. That’s because of recent non-binding referendum results on the question of whether the regional chairman should be elected by the people. The combined total in three of Durham’s largest municipali- ties -- Oshawa, Pickering and Ajax -- was about 86 per cent in favour. To be fair, turnout in the recent election was poor, hovering around 25 per cent in those three municipalities. Still, the number in support of direct election of the regional chairperson was overwhelming. It sends a clear message to regional councillors and to the current long- serving regional chairman, Roger Anderson, who was acclaimed to a four-year term last week, that it’s time for a change. There is really no reason to continue the present practice of allow- ing councillors to choose. The notion that it would be undemocratic to have a wide open election across the region is hard to understand. How could it be less democratic than preventing taxpayers from hav- ing a direct say in who will hold the most powerful municipal position in the region. Sure, those who run would have to raise significant amounts of money and be willing to campaign across a large area. But, take a look at any federal or provincial electoral district in North- ern Ontario, where candidates travel far greater distances than any Regional Chairperson candidate would in Durham. It doesn’t stop the electoral process there and certainly wouldn’t here. In fact, direct election of the regional chairman position already exists in Halton Region where it has occurred for the last few elec- tions with no problems. It is being proposed for regional chairman positions in Sudbury and Ottawa as well. It’s time to bring the election of the Durham Region chairman into the 21st century. Direct election is the way to go. submitted photo Santa’s helpers The Chiropractic Centre for Optimum Health held its Eighth Annual To ys for Tots and Teens Patient Appreciation Day on Dec. 5. The centre donated more than $2,500 in services in exchange for toys. The patients and staff reached their goal of collecting more than 100 toys and cash donations, which were given to the Starlight Starbright Children’s Fund. Staff members in the giving spirit were, top row, Dr. Shelley Seguin and Stacey Hill and, bottom row, Patti Melnik, Teresa For tino and Dr. Francine Dallaire. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region Media Group’s citizen submission website. The page is dedicated to the submissions and photos of readers from around Durham. IN THE COMMUNITY /4& O nly a few more sleeps before the big day. This Christmas has got me thinking a bit. Not so much about what to buy or bake or even what I’m getting, but how to make it spe- cial again. Keeping the delight in Christmas is easy when our children are little. Their belief in the magic and their faith in the wonder of it all are so deeply contagious that you cannot help but have some of it rub off on you. When I watch the videos of those early Christmas’s with the kids, it’s obvious that Suzanne and I are having at least as much fun and maybe more, than the boys. But what do you do as the years go by and those chubby- cheeked little imps you had to help get to sleep on Christmas Eve are now lanky lumps with size 11 feet that you have to help get out of bed on Christ- mas morning? Where does the magic come from when it’s no longer ar- riving in a sled pulled by eight tiny reindeer? Well, I think it comes from where it always came from, re- ally. From inside us. As much fun as it is to watch our kids’ faces light up when they open those toys we had such fun picking out, I think that when our children get a little older is when we have the chance to give them the truly special gifts. The things they will trea- sure forever. I cannot, for instance, with any accuracy, tell you what Santa brought me for most of the Christmas’s of my youth, but I can recount in warm, dreamy detail every little thing about how my Mom used to fix us Christmas breakfast. I can remember exactly how the dining room table was set for our huge extended fam- ily Christmas dinners. I can almost taste the little glasses of tomato juice that were at every place setting, every Christ- mas, even though I never, ever drank mine. I smile and laugh when I see, as clear as if it were yesterday, the dopey, paper, Christmas-card hats my grand- mother made and which we all wore, year after year. And of course I cannot ever forget decorating the tree, play- ing obscene games with the nativity figures and standing uselessly at the foot of the lad- der while my father cursed his way through the hanging of the outdoor Christmas lights and electric Santa. Those things and 100 more like them I have kept in precious memory all these years. As much as I enjoyed the new hockey sticks and the Mec- cano sets and the Dinky toys, the real gifts of Christmas, the things that keep it magical long after we can no longer hear the patter of hooves on the rooftop, are, ironically, quite common- place. They are found in the regular, everyday rituals that define us as family. That tell us we are a part of something big- ger than ourselves, that remind us of where we come from. If I never put another present under the tree my kids would be disappointed, I am sure. But if I never put up another tree, never played Nat King Cole’s Christmas album from morn- ing to night, never pestered everyone to sit and watch, ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, never made another pot of clam chowder on Christmas Eve again, never did one of the million little, or- dinary, everyday, goofy things that make up our Christmas, they would be devastated. Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. Fo llow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html. Christmas rituals make the difference Neil Crone enter laughing This Week’s Question: Will the recent controversy about how the national chapter of MADD spends its fundraising dollars affect your willingness to donate to local chapters of the organization? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Should municipal and regional councils have retreats within the Region of Durham? 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DATE MEETING TIME Jan. 08 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 15 Management Forum 1:30 pm Jan. 15 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 18 Statutory Information Meeting 7:00 pm Jan. 24 Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting 7:00 pm Jan. 24 Committee of Adjustment 7:00 pm Calling all Students! Need community service hours? Why not shovel snow for a senior? Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 to register CULTURE & RECREATION DIVISION The City of Pickering is hiring Camp Staff for 2007 March Break and Summer Camps MARCH BREAK CAMP MARCH 12th – 16th SUMMER CAMP JULY 3rd – AUGUST 31st Camp staff will be required to plan, organize and implement specific activities & special events for the 2007 March Break and Summer Camp Programs. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for employment for camp positions: •At the time of the interview, candidates must be enrolled in a secondary, post-secondary, or other educational program and be returning to school in a full-time capacity next year. •Age of 16 by March 12, 2007 to work at March Break Camp. •Age of 16 by July 3, 2007 to work at Summer Camp. •Current certification in Standard First Aid (issued within 2 years) and Basic Rescuer CPR – C (issued within 1 year) at the time of the interview will be considered. •A Criminal Reference check is a condition of employment. • Must be willing to work weekends and holidays as required. * Primary residency in the City of Pickering * Visit our website for important information regarding specific qualifications, required experience and mandatory training sessions. Positions: Camp Counsellor Museum Camp Counsellor (Summer) Camp Counsellor, Special Needs Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Museum Camp Director (Summer) Coordinator, Special Needs & Volunteers (Summer) Museum Guide/Receptionist (Summer & Fall) New applicants for March Break Camp must bring a Program Plan and be prepared to discuss and present it at the time of interview. New applicants for SUMMER CAMP will be required to attend an Interview Screening Workshop on Saturday, March 24, 2007. Qualified applicants selected for further consideration will be required to prepare and present a Program Plan to be presented to a group of their peers (approximately 10 minutes). Job Interviews will then be conducted with successful candidates of this process. cityofpickering.com choose City Hall, employment MUNICIPAL PROPERTY & ENGINEERING DIVISION The City of Pickering is also hiring Student Labourers for Summer 2007 TERM OF EMPLOYMENT IS FROM APRIL 30th – AUGUST 24th Will be responsible for performing maintenance duties in City owned parklands and property. Typical duties include cutting grass, assisting in the planting of flowerbeds, shrub beds, trees and inventory maintenance and assisting with maintenance and repairs of City owned buildings. Applicants must meet all of the following criteria for employment as a Student Labourer: •At the time of the interview, must be enrolled in a secondary, post-secondary, or other educational program and be returning to school in a full-time capacity next year. * Primary residency in the City of Pickering * •A valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license and be prepared to provide a Driver’s Abstract. ALL POSITIONS * Non-residents of Pickering will be considered if there are no suitable candidates from within the City. Note: You can print off the Employment Application or apply directly online. To be considered for a position, please submit your application no later than Monday, January 15, 2007. Please reference the specific position you wish to be considered for directly on the application. If you wish to be considered for multiple positions, please indicate so on your cover letter or press ctrl and click on each position for which you are applying on the online application form at cityofpickering.com. For Student Labourer positions, preference will be given to applicants with related experience and/or Horticulture or Forestry related education. PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBER AT SCHOOL IF YOU ARE OUT OF TOWN. December 27 - 29 & January 2 FREE Family Skating Sponsored by Tim Horton's @ Pickering Rec. Complex 1 pm – 3 pm cityofpickering.com/greatevents Leisure Programs A Great Holiday Gift! Register NOW!Register NOW!Register NOW! City Services &City Services & Leisure GuideLeisure Guide REGISTER ONLINE!!! cityofpickering.com/greatevents WIN a Nintendo Wii Mayor’s New Year’s DayNewYear’sDayLevee Mayor David Ryan and the Members of Council of the City of Pickering request the pleasure of your company Monday, January 1, 2007 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pickering City Hall One The Esplanade Entertainment and Refreshments for the Family Plus your chance to Christmas in the City Glide or Splash yourway into 2007 at this Fun FamilyEvent. Music andgames in the pool, skating in the arenaand crafts with a family movie in the lobby! What morecouldyou ask for? Meetyour friends and party till it's 2007! WOO HOO! FreeFamily Skate in the Arena FreeFamilySwim in the Pool Crafts and a Family Movie in the Foyer Music, Games, Prizes & BalloonArtists NewYear’sCountdown & MUCH MORE! New Year's EveNew Yea r's Eve Fa mily Skate, SwimFa mily Skate, Swim & Countdown&Countdown New Year's EveNew Yea r's Eve Fa mily Skate, SwimFa mily Skate, Swim & Countdown&Countdown Pickering Recreation Complex Sunday, December 31, 2006 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm CANADIAN PROGRESS CLUB DURHAM REGION WOMEN Sponsored By: A message from the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council and Pickering Fire Services. For more infor- mation contact Pickering Fire Services at phone: 905.420.4628 or email: fire@city.pickering on.ca or visit our website at cityofpickering.com Have a Fire Safe Holiday Season The Mayor and Members of City Council offer season's greetings and best wishes for the new year. No matter how you celebrate this holiday season, let there be peace on earth and goodwill to all. 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(One Block North of Hwy. 2 between Brock & Church) 905~428~6266 • 905~428~8792 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DROP IN FOR MORE DETAILS PAGE A8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2006A/P PAGE B1 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2006 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com Sports briefs DECEMBER 19, 2006 [ Hockey ] PHA to make holiday memorable for two families PICKERING — The Pickering Hockey Association, through the Helping Hands Organization, has adopted two local families for Christmas. The PHA needs donations to assist with its goal of bringing joy and comfort to the two adopted families, which oth- erwise would not have a Christmas. “It is too easy to get caught up in your own world and forget how fortunate you are. There are people out there who need help and kids who will not have a Christmas through no fault of their own,” says PHA president Gary Watters. If you would like to provide a finan- cial donation, you can donate at the Don Beer Arena Snack Bar. The hockey association is also look- ing for new unwrapped gifts and house- hold items to give to these families. There is a list of needed items and the ages of the family members available on the PHA website, www.pickering- hockey.com. Papp’s Restaurant, a long-standing sponsor of the PHA, has generously do- nated dinners at the restaurant for the two families. Helping Hands is an organization that’s dedicated to improving the lives of children, families, and adults living in poverty. Should you have items that you would like to donate or need additional information, contact Denise Watters at 905-837-5045 or denisewatters@rogers. com. St. Mary Monarchs golden girls in Lake Placid PICKERING — The St. Mary Cath- olic Secondary School Monarchs varsity girls’ hockey team returned from New York State with gold on the weekend. The Monarchs skated in the annual American Cup tournament in Lake Plac- id, New York from Dec. 14 to 17, winning the gold medal in the seven-team high school division with a 2-0 victory over Nor- wood. In total, the Mon- archs won all four games they played, scoring 28 goals while surrendering only one. St. Mary moved into the champion- ship game with the best record among the seven teams. Erin Small earned tournament most valuable player honours. Individually, the players competed in -- and won -- the skills competition that coincided with the tournament. Erin Small and Kayla Richard finished one- two in one skills event and also won the team relay event. Monarchs’ goaltender Michelle Bradley won the goalie shoot- out, not allowing a goal against in two rounds of shooters. [ Basketball ] Michael’s Eatery shakes, bakes to win over ESN AJAX — Michael’s Eatery contin- ued its winning ways with a solid 50-37 win over ESN Packaging in the opening contest of the Ajax Men’s Basketball As- sociation play last Wednesday night. Louis Davis paced Michael’s with 14 points; Kitson Wallace added 12. David Jackson and Clayton Gall combined for 32 of ESN’s 37 points, scoring 17 and 15 points, respectively. Bill Manos put on a show in Game 2 of the evening, scoring 20 points to lead Top Shelf to a 57-39 victory over North Alliance Press. Manos was assisted by teammate Mike Gordensky with 11 and Bob Murray with 10. North Alliance got good point pro- duction from John Beyaz, Claude Feig and Stephen Pounder, each knocking down 10 points. The final game of the evening turned into a sister kisser with Dickson Print- ing’s Scott Poulton scoring a last-second three-pointer to tie the Burgundy team 45-45. The shot was one of four threes for Poulton on the night as he scored 12 points, second only to Roger Young’s 15 for the Printers. Sherwin James had the hot hand for Burgundy with 16 points; Allan Gomes chipped in 12 and Claude Whitfield added 11. Tr ojans hope to march back to title game Pickering High among 10 teams at annual Pickering Panthers/News Advertiser Classic By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Although the Pickering High School Trojans are off to a relatively slow start to the hockey season, the team’s confident it will be in the hunt for a repeat title at the fourth annual Pickering Panthers/ News Advertiser High School Hockey Classic. “I would be surprised if we’re not in there (in the final) on Friday,” says Trojans’ senior boys’ head coach Lou Manserra. The defending champion Trojans have won the title twice in the last three years of the tournament, which brings together many of the top senior boys’ high school hockey teams in Durham Region and Scarborough. Last year, the Trojans upended Oshawa’s McLaugh- lin Trojans in the final, 4-2. This year, 10 teams will compete in the Classic, eight from Durham Re- gion and two from Scarborough, at the Pickering Recreation Complex’s O’Brien and Delaney rinks, starting Thursday morning. Competing in the ‘A’ pool are Pickering High, McLaugh- lin, All Saints, Notre Dame and J. Clarke. In the ‘B’ pool are Dunbarton, Courtice, West Hill, Paul Dwyer and Victoria Park. And, again this year, the Pickering Panthers’ OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League squad will scout the tournament, hoping to turn up gems who may make their roster in the future, says Panthers’ general manager Frank Robinson. “Every year we’ve been able to gleen something out of it in terms of player prospects,” says Robinson, pointing out that two players on the Panthers’ current roster -- Brendan Hann and Mike McFarlane -- skated with the Pickering High School Trojans in the past. “We always send our scouting staff for the two days to watch.” Robinson also notes the annual tournament is a way to bolster local high school hockey, as it always pro- vides a platform for rivalries among the Durham-based teams to flourish. Although Pickering High always rises to the challenge for the tourna- ment, Robinson points out that Dun- barton and All Saints of Whitby could be the biggest challengers to knock the Trojans off their throne. “The word is out that Dunbarton has a heck of a hockey team this year. They’re going to be very competitive and All Saints is very competitive too,” notes Robinson. Manserra describes his Trojans’ team as generally a young team, with a core of senior players also returning to the Trojans this season. “We’ve got a good mix, with a couple of veterans back. We have three or four veteran forwards and defencemen and a good core of young kids who’ve bought into the system and it seems to be working,” says Manserra, who’s assisted on the bench this season by Vincent Cheng and Pat Waters. The Trojans’ defence is anchored by returning rearguard Garrett Traynor while, in goal, the Trojans have gone predominantly with Alex Cyr among the three goaltenders with the team. The championship final, between the two division leaders, goes at the complex’s Delaney rink at 2:30 p.m. Bomber looks for breakthrough Entering his option year, Ajax’s Adrian Baird hopes to return to Winnipeg in 2008 By Al Rivett Sports Editor AJAX — After a Canadian Football League season spent learning the ropes, Ajax’s Adrian Baird plans to apply his experience toward a greater role with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this coming campaign. And, the Bombers’ 6-foot, 4-inch, 255- pound backup linebacker says the 2007 season is a definite watershed year in his professional football career as it may well determine if his future lies in Win- nipeg or elsewhere. “As a competitor, I don’t want to be a backup. And, I’m also going into my op- tion year, which puts more pressure on me to perform and get results and put myself at a higher value. “Right now, if things work out, I would like to go back and play for Winnipeg (in 2008). I’m not picky and I’ve had a great time in Winnipeg, but I would have a great time playing anywhere in Canada.” The 2006 CFL season was Baird’s first in a Blue Bombers’ uniform, coming over from the latent Ottawa Renegades as a free agent after the franchise took a leave of absence from the league. He had played for Winnipeg defensive co- ordinator Greg Marshall in Ottawa, who recommended to Bombers’ coaches to proffer an invitation to training camp last May. Baird took care of the rest. He impressed the Winnipeg coaches enough at camp to stick with the Bomb- ers through camp and into the season, playing in a backup role and getting into games in short-yardage situations that required an extra linebacker on the field. “I got off to a great start. I was definite- ly the dark horse of training camp who surprised everyone and turned heads,” he says. “The people were great to me and it was fun being the guy that nobody knows, but wants to know.” Currently relaxing at his lakefront home in Ajax, Baird is taking a well-de- served rest after the rigours of the long CFL season. But, he vows his self-im- posed hiatus won’t last long. “I’m giving my body a rest before I attack the weight room. Definitely, I’m going to start my training regimen soon.” The goal, he says, is to come into camp stronger and ready to earn more playing time on the Winnipeg defence when the season opens in the summer. “I’m definitely looking (to play more). I’ve spoken with the coaches and they told me the things I need to improve on -- just little things mainly. Last year was a feeling-out process for me at a new posi- tion,” says Baird, who was switched from a defensive lineman to linebacker by the Bombers’ coaches. “It’s (linebacker) one of the toughest positions to play. You’re the quarterback on defence telling ev- eryone the plays. They brought me along at a rate that I wouldn’t be overwhelmed. I’m looking for bigger and better things this year.” The 27-year-old latecomer to the grid- iron has been proving the skeptics wrong throughout his entire football career. An Ajax High School graduate in 1999, Baird never played football until attending the University of Ottawa, where he was a walk-on at the Gee Gees’ training camp. Although playing sparingly as a slotback in his rookie season with the Gee Gees, he was switched to a defensive lineman where he was able to use his size, speed and strength to good effect in year two. Two years ago, Baird was drafted by the Ottawa Renegades in the fifth round of the CFL draft. In his first season, he wowed the Ottawa coaching staff into placing him on the Renegades’ prac- tice squad. Baird was activated for two games near the end of the 2005 season. Playing in Winnipeg, he says, has been a fine learning experience. Besides play- ing in front of large crowds at Canad Inns Stadium and rabid fans, the players within the organization are first rate, not only in the football sense, but also in their commitment to the community. He holds up veteran slotback and peren- nial CFL all-star Milt Stegall as a shining example. “As someone who’s going for the all- time (CFL) touchdown record, you gain an appreciation for a guy chasing a re- cord and having a standout season. You get to know what it takes to get through,” says Baird of Stegall, who’s two touch- downs shy of breaking the CFL record of 137 shared by running backs George Reed and Mike Pringle. Stegall’s “one of the hardest working players I’ve ever seen. He’s an amazing person on and off the field.” Injuries, however, hampered the Bombers’ progress this year. They fell short of playing for the 94th Grey Cup, hosted in Winnipeg last month, but the Bombers did advance to the East semi- final, losing to the Toronto Argonauts 31-27 at Toronto’s Rogers Centre. “I think if we can stay healthy, I’m certain we could be playing in the last game of the season,” predicts Baird for next season. In addition to working out during the off-season, Baird says he intends to trav- el to the University of Ottawa from time to time to continue his studies toward a degree in leisure studies and health sci- ence. “It’s in a field I’d like to continue in,” says Baird. “I like sports and recreation, so it’s the perfect fit for me.” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Ajax’s Adrian Baird is back home after a season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Baird on life in the CFL AJAX — Some inside information from Adrian Baird on playing in the Canadian Football League: • On injuries: “If you’re thinking about it all the time, it’s going to affect the way you play. I’m not wor- ried about it. I know I can overcome whatever happens on the fi eld.” • On living in western Canada: “I know I’m out there for football, but I stay in touch with my family. We talk a lot. I get to see them in Toronto and Hamilton, so it hasn’t been too bad.” • Toughest teams to play: “Either Calgary or B.C. I think those two are the most competitive teams on all sides of the ball. B.C. makes the least amount of mistakes and they have three great quarterbacks.” • Favourite stop on the schedule: “I would have to say Toronto because I grew up watching the Blue Jays at SkyDome. To play there is a huge honour. Playing in my hometown is an added bonus.” • Toughest player: Montreal Alou- ettes’ linebacker “Kai Ellis. I played with him in Ottawa and he’s a beast. He’s my size and about 15 pounds heavier. He goes non-stop.” • Blue Bombers’ fans: “I remember watching (the Blue Bombers) play on TV while I was with Ottawa. They were 4-13 and it was raining and cold and there were 20,000 fans out there. We were lucky to get 20,000 in the stands in Ottawa. (The Bombers’ fans) are almost like family. They support you no matter what.” • Role models: “Barrin Simpson and Milt Stegall. Barrin is one of the top linebackers in the league and to have him play in front of me is invaluable -- to see an all-star and how he plays my position. Stegall is very involved in the community in Winnipeg. How much he gives is inspirational to see.” Back online for another year... 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With the Avonlea Curling Club now closed, the Energizer ’spiel will be played at the Leaside, Tam Heather and St. George’s clubs. There are four entries from An- nandale in the bonspiel: two in the bantam boys’ bracket, and one each in the junior men’s and women’s di- visions. The Tim March junior rink will use the Toronto bonspiel as a tune-up for the Provincial championship in Brockville Jan. 3 to 7. With March are Matt Pyne, Patrick Ja nssen, and Tyler Anderson, with Alex Bianchi coaching. This year, 100 teams are spread across four sections: bantam boys and girls and junior women and men. Only the juniors are eligible for the main Swiss prize, however the Event winners and runners-up in each of the four events receive prizes. ••• The 2006 Brier runner-up team of Glenn Howard with Pickering’s Olympian Richard Hart third, Brent Laing playing second and Craig Savill leading, next advance to the regional playdown slated for the South Mus- koka Curling & Golf Club on Jan. 13 and 14. The Regionals send two teams each to the Provincial finals in Sarnia from Feb. 12 to 18. Te am Howard hopes to win at re- gionals, and then repeat their pro- vincial championship to get to the Tim Hortons Brier in Hamilton next March. ••• Next on the bonspiel calendar at Annandale is the Bantam and Junior Bonspiel on Saturday, Jan. 6. The teams each play two eight-end games and any combination of boys and girls is eligible. The players have to be under age 20 as of 2006 year end to play in the competitive draw. Sixteen teams will play in either the competitive draw or the 16-and- under non-competitive draw, but ev- eryone wins a prize. Another upcoming OCA zone play- down is the Holiday Inn Challenge. Annandale has a team of Barry Moylan, Sean Aune, Ken Curtis, and Tim LaRoche competing. They play at the Whitby Curling Club from Jan. 12 to 14. FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comAJ Groen/News Advertiser photo Pickering Panthers’ goaltender Brad Fogal closes the door on an offensive rush by the Collingwod Blues during OHA Ontario Provin- cial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers nipped the Blues 3-2 in overtime. Panthers pull out two close wins on weekend Pickering juniors beat Newmarket, Collingwood By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Leadership had a large role to play in the Pickering Pan- thers’ success over the weekend. Whether it was scoring big goals or making timely saves, the Panthers typically look for team captain Rich- ard Schofield and veteran goaltender Brad Fogal to deliver the goods. And, both delivered in spades. Schofield scored the winning goals in two weekend games, scoring the clinching marker in a 2-1 win over the visiting Newmarket Hurricanes at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday night. The victory evened the season series between the two clubs at one win apiece. On Sat- urday, also on home ice, Scho- field netted the overtime winner in a 3-2 victory over the Collin- gwood Blues to give the Panthers a sweep of the weekend proceedings. The Panthers travel to Oshawa to play the Durham Fury tonight (Tues- day) at the Campus Ice Centre at 7:45 p.m. The weekend victories allowed the Panthers (21-12-2-0 for 44 points) to stay one point in arrears of the third- place Markham Waxers in the South Conference standings. The work of Schofield this season continues to bring a smile to the face of Panthers’ head coach Pat Curcio, who was effusive in his praise of the veteran forward. “After we traded Brett Connolly, I said to Schoey ‘This is your team, go lead this hockey team’. And, what a leader he’s become. I know it’s only tier II hockey, but he’s got something special. It’s all of his traits -- his work ethic, his physical conditioning, his character -- he’s just a phenomenal kid.” Fogal once more on the weekend showed why the Panthers placed a high priority on acquiring the veteran netminder in the six-player deal with the Newmarket Hurricanes in Octo- ber. Fogal put forth a strong effort to beat his former team on Friday night and, then on Saturday, he engaged in a goaltenders’ dual with Collin- gwood Blues’ netminder Akos Agardy, a Hun- garian now liv- ing in Canada. While Agardy had the heavier workload with 47 shots, Fogal was no less spectacular in recording the victory. “He’s an- other guy who’s an incred- ible leader,” says Curcio. “When he’s in the dress- ing room, he’s encouraging his teammates, giv- ing advice. He leads in the dressing room, but also leads by example on the ice. He’s someone who can make a timely save at a key point in the game. The best goaltenders have that quality.” The Panthers also acquired another centreman on the weekend, bringing back Chad Beal after a year away from the Panthers’ organization. He was acquired from the Markham Waxers. Beal debuted with the Panthers in Friday’s game against Newmarket. “Chad has talent,” says Curcio. “He was taken 41st overall in the (On- tario Hockey League’s) entry draft, so he’s always had potential. He was injured in Plymouth (with the Whal- ers) and Markham (Waxers) brought him back, but he wasn’t getting the opportunity to play there. I pushed to get him back. If he can play half as well as he has in the last two games, it will be a steal for us. He has tremen- dous talent and strength.” The Panthers finish out play before the Christmas break with a home date at the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday against the Durham Fury at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, the Panthers are in Toronto to face the Junior Ca- nadians at 7:30 p.m. SCORING SUMMARY Collingwood Blues at Panthers Period 1 Collingwood - Rick Acorn (Chris Martin, Kody Collins) 7:20 Period 2 Pickering - Daniel Mandel (powerplay) (Chris Dunham, Chad Beal) 12:23 Collingwood - Jonathan Dew (power- play) (Leiland Gauley, Matt Ashman) 14:35 Period 3 Pickering - Jamie MacQueen (power- play) (Richard Schofield, Kevin Huinink) 9:58 Overtime Pickering - Richard Schofield (Greg Riggs, Michael Banwell) 3:46 POWERPLAYS Collingwood 1 for 6 : Pickering 2 for 11 PENALTY TOTALS Collingwood 24 minutes on 12 infrac- tions Pickering 14 minutes on 7 infrac- tions SHOTS ON GOAL Pickering: 47; Collingwood: 30 1ST STAR: Schofield, Richard (PIC) 2ND STAR: Agardy, Akos (COL) 3RD STAR: Mandel, Daniel (PIC) SCORING SUMMARY Newmarket Hurricanes at Panthers Period 1 Newmarket - Justin Fox (powerplay) (Adam Martinez, Todd Hosmer) 6:39 Period 2 Pickering - Cody Smith (powerplay) (Zack Fenwick, Greg Riggs) 8:47 Pickering - Richard Schofield (Phil McIl- hone, Chad Beal) 19:36 OWERPLAYS Newmarket 1 for 10 : Pickering 1 for 11 PENALTY TOTALS Newmarket 36 minutes on 14 infrac- tions Pickering 32 minutes on 12 infrac- tions SHOTS ON GOAL Pickering: 45; Newmarket: 22 1ST STAR: Smith, Cody (PIC) 2ND STAR: Mahoney-Wilson, Brian (NMK) 3RD STAR: Schofield, Richard (PIC) Panthers’ Postscript According to Pickering Panthers general manager Frank Robinson, the team intends to sign at least one more player to a card prior to the league-wide deadline for rosters on Jan. 10...The Panthers are host- ing their fourth annual high school hockey tournament this Thursday and Friday at the Pickering Recre- ation Complex. Ten teams, mostly from Durham Region, will compete. The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser is a co-sponsor of the tournament... Team captain Richard Schofield leads the team in scoring with 51 points in 34 games. He has 27 goals and 24 assists...Phil McIlhone, who joined the Panthers in October after getting his release from the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals, is already second in team scoring with only 25 games played. He has 44 points (20 goals, 24 assists)... The Panthers have 11 regular-sea- son games remaining following the Christmas break. Seven of those contests are on home ice...The Panthers raised funds for the United Way at Friday’s home game against Newmarket... Chad Beal Richard Schofield Pat Curcio Meet brings together clubs from across Ontario PICKERING — Pickering swimmers had plenty to celebrate after posting strong individual efforts at the 20th annual Lisa Flood Christmas Classic swim meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool last weekend. Fourteen swim teams and 71 ath- letes from across Ontario participated in the biggest home meet of the swim season for the Pickering club. Amy Smith, swimming in the eight- year-old age group, broke three club records in the 100-metre freestyle (1:30.95), the 200m free (3:17.75) and the 100m breaststroke (1:51.81). The following Pickering Swim Club athletes were gold medallists in their events: • Jose Baylon, 14 – boys’ 13-14 age group: 200m individual medley (2:20.93); 100m free (58.37); 200m backstroke (2:30.31); • Allison Foster, 14 – girls’ 13-14 age group: 200m IM (2:33.09); 200m back (2:31.53); • Kayla Ginter, 13 – girls’ 13-14 age group: 400m free (5:01.62); • Caroline Gomba, 11 – girls’ 11-12 age group: 800m free (10:19.90); 100m free (1:09.12); 200m free (2:27.68); 400m free (5:04.65); • Rayah Gugliotta, 13 – girls’ 13-14 age group: 50m free (30.61); • Robert Masters, 13 – boys’ 13-14 age group: 800m free (9:48.43); 400m free (4:52.88); • Emily Mayer, 10 – girls’ 10-and-under age group: 400m free (5:28.75); 50m free (33.03); 200m free (2:39.87); 100m fly (1:33.63); 200m IM (3:01.11); 100m free (1:13.28); • James McAlister, 13 – boys’ 13-14 age group: 200 breast (2:44.09); 200 fly (2:34.33); • Michelle Spencer, 13 – girls’ 13-14 age group: 800 free (9:51.54); 200 fly (2:35.05); 100 Fly (1:11.34); • Meghan Toswell, 12 – girls’ 11-12 age group: 100 breast (1:29.97); 200 fly (2:49.36); • Jessica Ward (18) – girls’ 15-and- over age group – 1500m free (18:25.88); 200m breast (2:39.98); 200m free (2:11.39); 400m free (4:35.25); 100m breast (1:14.01); 100m fly (1:09.91). 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The three-day meet at the Pickering Recreation Complex pool attracted 14 swim clubs from across Ontario. Pickering swimmers medallists at Lisa Flood Christmas Classic durhamregion.com One more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group PAGE B4 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2006A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT entertainmentdurhamregion.com The Making of A Miracle follows the cast and crew of ‘The Miracle Worker’ from start to finish, to find out just what is involved in a commu- nity theatre production. The Borelians Community Theatre will present the play about Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan Feb. 22 to March 3. Christy Chase is an honorary member of the crew and will write about the experience in an occasional series, both in the paper and in video through www.videodurhamregion.com in early 2007. In the first part of the series, she gives an over- view of the production. By Christy Chase Staff Editor DURHAM — In the middle of October, when most people were preparing for Halloween, a small group of people was starting a journey that will last until March. In physical distance, they are really not going anywhere. But in time, effort and artistic endea- vour, they are travelling far afield. The journey of the cast and crew of ‘The Miracle Worker’, a Borelians Community Theatre production, takes them to Alabama in the late 1880s. It is here that Helen Keller, daughter of Captain and Kate Keller, became blind and deaf after a grave illness before she was two. Now, her parents have turned to a young woman, Annie Sullivan, to teach their daughter, who cannot hear, see or speak because of that illness and is terrorizing the family with her wild behaviour. ‘The Miracle Worker’ is the play about Sullivan’s efforts to teach the isolated girl how to commu- nicate with the world around her. It’s an ambitious production for the Borelians but this theatre group prefers to go big. Opening night is Feb. 22. The closing is March 3. The play by William Gibson focuses on the moment when Sullivan got through to Helen, allowing her to leave behind her isolation and communicate with the world. Sullivan’s hard work and determination, some would say stub- borness, changed Helen’s life dramatically. Helen eventually went on to earn her BA, the first blind-person to do so in the United States, and toured the world to explain her experiences. Producing are Joel van Heghal and Carey Nicholson, who has wanted to do this play before she was even involved in the theatre. Nicholson is also directing. Together they will oversee this production from auditions to closing night over a period of four months. Helping them out will be the cast, 16 strong, and crew, including lighting designer Rick Huntington, set designer Andrew Oxenham, stage manager Mike Khashmanian, of Whitby, Denise Randall, of Uxbridge, costumes, Laurie Sider, also of Uxbridge, her assistant, Jam Ta ylor, props. It’s a dramatic, touching play, but there’s still plenty of humour sprinkled throughout it. It’s a piece that requires a young actor who can convey all of Helen’s feelings with her face and her actions. Helen has only one line in the play which features plenty of battles, both emotional and physical, between Sullivan and Helen, and disagreements aplenty among the family mem- bers. For this reason, Nicholson will have to find two actors who will work closely together and be comfortable with each other to make those action scenes work safely. But for now, there’s more to think of than the cast. There’s everything from the budget to the set to lighting to costumes to furniture to public- ity. “There’s nothing amateurish,” about commu- nity theatre productions, Nicholson said. Everyone gives their all to ensure each perfor- mance is the best value for the audience’s money and audiences are expecting quality produc- tions, she said. The budget, as it is with most community the- atre productions, is small, so small Nicholson just tells everything there’s no money available. Then, if they come asking for something, she knows they “really need it,” she said. “We work with really small budgets. The more strength you have in your creative people, the more mileage you can get. “I believe in being conservative,” she said. “I think you just need to be creative and resource- ful. Theatre is not about the trappings per se but about characters, the story.” Community theatre is ensemble work that in- volves actors and the crew, she said. When it all comes together, “that’s when it becomes magic.” Meanwhile, there are set things like rehearsal hall rentals, royalties and a surcharge to help pay for the Town Hall 1873 renovations. For this production there will be lots of lumber required, since the set calls for a three-level set, Oxenham said during an early production meet- ing in the fall. He originally wanted a set that could move but realizes that’s not in the works. He’ll be making a scale model, once he has a set designed and approved. Nicholson will need a design after Christmas so she can start blocking out the scenes with the actors, accounting for set walls and furniture for their movements. Nicholson wants to evoke the period, the late 1880s in the southern state, through the set, the lighting and costumes. She wants strong sen- sory elements to emphasize Helen’s lack of sight, speech and hearing. “I would like it to be so beautiful to look at that people would feel how awful it would be not to see it,” she said. “There’s room for it to be styl- ized. The important thing for me is what’s going on with the characters. It’s the miracle.” Then there are the flashback sequences, tak- ing Annie back to the orphanage she grew up in and where her younger brother Jimmy died, de- spite her promises to get him out of there. That’s something Huntington is working on, thinking about transparency, projections and shadows and the young Jimmy’s voice. “We’re looking for ways to create a seamless set,” Nicholson said. “That’s why lighting will play an important role.” Costumes will have to be found and/or made for the cast, fitting in with Nicholson’s vision of a spare, stylized play. Other things to think of include props. Mul- tiples will be the order of the day when it comes to dishes, since Helen breaks them frequently. “I need to see there’s enough plates and things to do the whole play,” Taylor said. She’ll also be thinking about food, which has to be thrown about on stage. They also have to think about cleaning up broken dishes and food to avoid safety problems for the actors. Props and costumes, though, will be some- thing left until after Christmas although the peo- ple in charge are, much like Santa Claus, busy making lists of what’s required. (I can imagine the list Nicholson and the others would leave for Santa, given the chance.) My eyes have already been opened to the amount of effort and time required to stage a play. There’s so much to think of and what seems like acres of time is rapidly passing. But community theatre veterans like those involved here make it seem, well, not easy, but certainly smooth and controlled. And I’m enjoying being part of the process from script to stage. In the next segment, I look at the audition pro- cess. Making a Miracle when there’s little time, much to do Christy Chase/ Metroland Durham Region Media Group Discussing production details of ‘The Miracle Worker’ are, from left, Laurie Sider, director Carey Nicholson, Denise Randall and Andrew Oxenham. Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Clapping for Christmas PICKERING — Luke Sultan-Khan charms the crowd during a Christmas concert at the Pickering Childcare Centre on Radom Street recently. The kids entertained family and friends and then sat down for a festive turkey dinner. Skater boys make video debuts Dec. 20 DURHAM — A video featuring local skate- boarders will be released Dec. 20 at Coachlite Roller Gardens in downtown Oshawa. Alcatraz Skates and Clement Lush, present ‘Chairman of the Board’, a Lush Brothers Entertain- ment production, on Dec. 20 at 88 King St. W. Fea- tured on the video are Jordan Bandula, Jay Revelle, Glencoe Hogle, Ron Piontek, Shawn Arpin, Brandon Bandula, Chase Furman, Sean Melo and Clement Lush. The doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the video will be shown at 6 p.m. sharp. Admission is $10. The video is available at $20. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Alcatraz Skate and Snow, 22 Stevenson Rd. S., Oshawa, 905-579-4261, and in Bowmanville at 75 King St. W., 905-697-1744. Thar be singin’ and dancin’ on stage at Eastdale DURHAM — All hands on deck for the most exciting show this side of the Atlantic! Oshawa’s Eastdale Collegiate is proud to pres- ent ‘Cabaret: Pirate’s Cove’ on Dec. 20 and 21. Arrgh! Follow along as three hosts, played by Tara Mazurk, Kristen Andrews and Rene Beauregard, search high and low to find the treasure that awaits. Using crazy clues, these three adventurers find their way across vast amounts of land, bringing to you a show that’s worth its weight in gold, mateys! This high-energy show encompasses all areas of the performing arts such as dance, drama, sing- ing, and music. This variety show has got everything a loyal shipmate needs for a great time. This buccaneer says, “This is the must-see show of the year!” Be sure to invite the whole crew and the wee kiddies too. Show dates are Dec. 20 and Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children. Those who do not attend will be forced to walk the plank! Call 905-723-8157 for more information or buy your tickets in advance at 265 Harmony Rd. N. be- tween 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or at the door the nights of the shows. Christmas stories, music ring out Dec. 22 DURHAM — Christmas is coming and so is an evening of Christmas stories and music. Dianne Chandler’s Candlelight and Magic pres- ents the fifth annual ‘Stories for a Christmas Night’ on Dec. 22 at The Piano Cafe, 217 Queen St., Port Perry. A new concert of seasonal stories and music is planned with performers from Durham and be- yond. Artistic director and storyteller Chandler will be joined by other storytellers Enid DeCoe, of Courtice, Sharon Henry, of Oshawa, Ron Getz, of Garden Hill, and Heather Whaley, of Whitby, in the concert which begins at 7:30 p.m. Music for the evening will be provided by harp- ist Debra Northey of Bethany and singer Stewart Bennett, owner of the Wee Tartan Shop in Port Perry. Chandler says the evening will provide food for the soul and the body. Christy Stone-Curry of the Piano Cafe will serve up desserts. The cost is $20 for the concert, dessert, coffee or tea. Reservations are recommended. Call 905- 982-0707. Holiday fun for the young ones DURHAM — The coming holidays mean chil- dren will be home and looking for things to do. The Children’s Library of Oshawa Public Librar- ies, located in the main branch on Bagot Street, is holding special programs during the school break that keep children occupied. On Dec. 28, Madame Buskerfly, returns with her blend of physical comedy and circus skills, in- cluding juggling, card tricks, a cannon and illusions. The family program starts at 10:30 p.m. Free tickets available in the Children’s Library. Loris Lesynski, a poet and illustrator of ‘Nothing Beats a Pizza’ and ‘Dirty Dog Boogie’ is back for an- other presentation of her funniest rhymes on Dec. 29 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 4 to 12. Free tickets available Dec. 14. The movie, ‘Open Season’, about a bear and mule deer who rally the animals against hunting season, will be shown Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. Free tickets available Dec. 18. Magician Owen Anderson brings his fun-filled show of magic tricks, audience participation and Ruby the rabbit to the library Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Free tickets available Dec. 18. It’s a concert with Markus on Jan. 5 at 10:30 a.m. There will be music and stories for the audi- ence. Free tickets available Dec. 18. For more information contact the Children’s Department at 905-579-6111 ext. 5233. Spend New Year’s Eve with Sourpuss DURHAM — Spend New Year’s Eve with the Greenbank Folk Music Society as they ring in the New Year with their favourite band, Sourpuss. Festivities begin Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. and go until 1 a.m. The cost is $20 per person to enjoy the sound of Durham’s acoustic, award-winning band. Their set list includes a few old favourites, a couple of swing tunes and a bit of folk. The full band includes vocals, mandolin, guitar, stand-up bass, harmonica and percussion. The show is at the Greenbank Folk Music Soci- ety, Centennial Hall, on Hwy. 12, 30 minutes north of Whitby in Greenbank. Tickets are available for purchase at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge, Three Doors Down or P.O .E. Design in Port Perry or by calling 905-985- 8351. Entertainment in brief DECEMBER 19, 2006 416-701-1201 Scarborough |2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 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While maintaining strict confidentiality, you will attend meetings and participate as a member on committees as deemed necessary by, or on behalf of the CAO; prepare and maintain the Operating Budget of the CAO’s office and complete quarterly projections; ensure effective communication; assist or manage special projects; compile reports; draft correspondence and develop presentations. You will also maintain the CAO’s schedule avoiding conflicts in scheduling through effective prioritization; and, provide administrative support to the Human Resource Services Division and the Mayor and Council office as required. As the successful candidate, you will possess a post secondary school diploma in Office or Business Administration with ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior administrative experience, preferably in a government setting. As the successful candidate, you will be a self-starter, highly resourceful, motivated and well organized to manage competing priorities; the ability to exercise judgement and diplomacy when making decisions and dealing with matters of a sensitive nature; possess an advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Pow erPoint; strong oral and written communication skills; and possess well-developed interpersonal, customer service and public relations skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Salary is subject to skills, abilities and qualifications. Hours of Work: Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., plus additional unpaid hours as required. Interested candidates are asked to submit written application, by fax, mail or e-mail no later than Friday, December 29th, 2006 to: The Corporation of the Town of Whitby Human Resource Services 575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, ON L1N 2M8 FAX: (905)430-4340, E-MAIL: recruitment@whitby.ca Website: www.whitby.ca Please quote Posting Reference No: 06-M007-219B We thank all those persons who apply, but advise that acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview. Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Durham College is seeking experienced and motivated individuals who share our commitment to quality and success. 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Between elections, returning officers must be available to complete preparatory assignments on a part-time basis (approximately 200 hours per year), paid at the set hourly rate. Visit Elections Canada’s Web site at www.elections.ca. Click on Returning Officers – Employment to identify your electoral district and to download the application form, the job description and other relevant documents. For more information or for a copy of these documents, you may also call 1-800-463-6868. Applications must be received by midnight on January 5, 2007. Elections Canada is an independent body set up by Parliament to conduct federal elections, by-elections and referendums. Elections Canada is seeking a ReturningOfficer for the electoral district of: •Ajax—Pickering An opportuni t y t o serve democr a c y getty images Pickering Toyota requires LICENCED VEHICLE TECHNICIAN for our very busy flat rate shop 2 PART TIME CAR JOCKEY'S Must be presentable and have good people skills. 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Enthusiastic about the power sports industry. 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 REAL ESTATE AGENTS NEEDED Busy real estate team looking for brand new to experienced licensed realtors. Tr emendous income opportunity. For more details call 1-800-515-1698 ID# 9012 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 RNs & RPNs Med/Surg, Rehab, Peads and Critical Care (Emerg/ICU/CCU) Excellent Pay Rates, Educational Programs & Incentive Plans! Call:(905) 305-9551 ext.7 Fax:(905) 477-1956 Email:humanresources@firstaff.ca Website:www.firstaff.ca 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, 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. 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 WE REALLY CARE WHERE YOU LIVE. Realstar offers a full breadth of apartments, penthouses and town houses, plus application approval within 24 hours. No appointment required - Drop in TODAY! OSHAWA Carriage Hill - Townhouses 905-434-3972 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) UXBRIDGE Testa Heights 905-852-2534 Testa Heights (Reach St. & Testa Rd.) WHITBY 534 Mary Street Apartments 905-666-2450 534 Mary Street East (Mary St., & Hickory St.) Regency Place Apartments 905-430-7397 15 Regency Crescent (Mary St. & Hickory St.) OPEN HOUSE DAILY from 8AM - 8PM ASK ABOUT OUR SENIOR’S MOVE-IN INCENTIVES Whitby Place 905-430-5420 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) Final Christmas Clearance Sale! Apt's Starting at $740 monthly Move-In Allowance + Incentives Condominium Suites 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments Oshawa New State of the Art Balconies New Roof ✲New Corridor Carpeting Full Security System ✲ 24/7 on Site Staff FREE UTILITIES ✲FREE PARKING SENIOR DISCOUNTS GM RETIREE & EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT Call for more information 905-728-4993 e & oe WWW.FIDELITYPM.COM What More Can We Do? ... Let Us Know 2 & 3 bedroom apartments starting at $978 per mo. On-site superintendent and security. Rental Office Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (905)686-0845 Eve. viewing by appt. www.ajaxapartments.com Start The New Year In A New Apt! 1 & 2 bdrms from $915 utilities incl. Close to shopping and parks. Call 1-888-310-7000 Any space. Any Time. www.GOtransglobe.com 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 - 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 new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 2-bedroom, $770 plus hydro. First/last required, . Please contact Bill (905)404- 9602. 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. PARK PLACE,Oshawa's pre- miere suites residence, Fully renovated 2 bedroom, decorator units, in clean quiet secure build- ing, call today 905-443-0169. 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- WHITES/401,3- Bdrm Upper, Eat-in Kit, Laundry, Par king, 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 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 - 1 BEDROOMS January lst. 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. For information call (905) 665-7509. 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, 3-BEDROOM main floor units available in triplex, parking, laundry, walking distance to Go station. Shared yard. No pets/smoking. $900 plus utilities. Avail. immed. (416)574-2621 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,Brock/Burns, large bright, 1-bedroom basement apt, Sep entrance, parking, laundry, A/C, gas fireplace, fridge, stove dishwasher, cable. $900/inclu- sive. Available January 1st. Call 905-668-5593 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 WHITBY, Large 1-BEDROOM loft, suit one person. Brock/Dun- das area. Includes fridge/stove, laundry, 2 car parking, backyard. Quiet dead end street. Immedi- ate. $750/month. No smok- ing/pets. Call 905-666-9610. 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 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. 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 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, 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-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. AVAIL ABLE 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 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 BRAND NEW 3-bedroom house, 3 baths, garage, North East Oshawa, great area, near schools and shops, 5 new appliances, $1350/month, available now. (905)434-4458. 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. 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. SIMCOE - TAUNTON,3 bed- room 2-storey home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer, dryer. Available Jan. 1st. $1400/mo. In- cludes all utilities & basic cable. 2-parking, private backyard (905)985-8073 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, South Ajax $l,200 per mo. Backs onto playground, great for family. Avaialble Jan. lst. Call Jennifer (416)414-9677 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 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. 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. 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 ROOM FOR RENT - $550. or 2 rooms for $450. each. Call 905- 922-7015 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. WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. Beautiful furnished rooms in quiet home. Internet access, utilities, parking incl. $450/mo. GO bus at door. Suit working female. No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. First/last. (905)655-0788 PICKERING- 4th PERSON need- ed for large 4-bedroom home, use of all amenities, $495/mo, new furniture. Available immedi- ately. (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 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. 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Your day of birth and burial Turned out by chance a day from the same, And so each year when it comes round We feel both joy and pain. Our sadness comes from missing you, And missing you from love, And love from all the love in you That we became part of. Your love is still alive in us, We feel it ever new; Our mourning's filled with happiness By memories of you. Susan, Kirk and Jennifer 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. 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. 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Sacrifice $2,600. 647-271-5483. RENT TO OWN - New and re- conditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit applica- tion refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798- 5502. 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. 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MOVING SALE,example: 65" TV, 32"TV, table set, couch, wa- ter cooler, bedroom suite, Cars:, Neon, Cadillac, Corvette, Blazer, S10 Truck, (905)655-5789 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. Yamaha, 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 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 Talladega Nights. $l,l00 or best offer. Email offer and phone num- ber to: techy202@hotmail.com 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. 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 ADORABLE PUPPIES.La- sa/Pom-Shitz/Snoodle and Yo r k/Shi/Poo-Shitz/Snoodle, vac- cinated, dewormed, vet checked, $400. Call 905-342-1050. 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 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. 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. 02 KIA SPECTRA,auto, 4dr, 4cyl, 103,365km $8999. 01 Pont Sunfire, manual, 4dr, 4cyl, 101,460km $6499. 98 Chry In- trepid, auto, 4dr, 6cyl, 144,460km $5999. 00 Chry Neon, auto, 4dr, 4cyl, 117,917km $5999. 99 Plym Vo yager, auto, 6cyl, 4dr, 214,963km $4499. Cert./E-tested. NewStartCanada.com 1-866-340- 5559, X337 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 1996 Z24,loaded. 16" wheels, alarm, white with blue interior, 253,000kms, as is. $2,000. call (905)576-3842 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. Black on camel leather interior, 81,000kms. Every conceivable option possible. Meticulously maintained from new. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2003 CHRYSLER SEBRING LXI Spotless, 2.7l V6 with leather in- terior, 6 disc CD, power every- thing, A/C, sunroof, single owner, full service history, 84,600km. Warranty remaining. $10,750. OBO. Call 905-427-7896. 2003 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE. Sale Price $21,995. Only 34,000kms. Top of the line Maxima. Sterling Mist on Frost Leather, power moonroof, 4 dr. automatic, One owner. All service records from new. Priced for an immediate sale. Factory warranty. In showroom condition. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. 2005 INFINITI G35X Model.Sale price $34,990. Only 27,000kms. To p of the line All Wheel Drive Infiniti Sport sedan. A very rare opportunity. Balance of 6 year factory warranty. Automatic. A pristine vehicle. Premium pkg. Silverstone in colour. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Tops a ll cash for good cars and trucks or free removal for scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. $ $ AA1 AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- es call 905-426-0357. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 A ABLE TO PAY Up to $5000 on cars & trucks Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Pickering/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). ABSOLUTELY the best CASH deal for your old junker. Cars & trucks wanted, dead or alive. Free p-up. Call 24 hrs. John 905- 263-4142 or 905-914-4142. 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. 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East Ajax and Pickering locations Alex We dnesday’s carrier of the week is Alex. He enjoys soccer & playing video games. He will receive a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza and Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Alex for being our Carrier of the Week. Tuesday, December 19, 2006 News Advertiser * Best Buy Ajax/Pick. * Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick. * Future Shop Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax * Glennana Guardian Drugs Pick. * Grand & Toy Ajax/Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work W earhouse Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser Pick. * No Frills Ajax/Pick. * Pharma Plus Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Red House Thai Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Sport Chek Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. * Wine Experts Pick. Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 27 - Dec. 31, 2006 Show Supplement: Sunday January 14th, 2007 Pressrun: 103,100 Bridal Show: Sunday January 21st, 2007 11 am – 4:30 pm Fashion Show at 1:30 pm Location: A.E. King Fitness Complex (Townline Road/King Street East, Oshawa) eautiful BeginningsB Sponsored by: Bridal Magazine To reserve your space in the show and/or book your advertisement in the pre-show supplement call: Or contact your Sales Representative at Metroland Durham Region Media Group Monique Lea, Show Coordinator/Advertising Consultant at 905-579-4400 ext 2318 or email mlea@durhamregion.com Plan to take part in the 18th Annual Bridal & Fashion Event, Durham’s largest and longest running Bridal show! Bridal Event & Bridal Event & Fashion Show Fashion Show 2007 18th Annual PAGE B8 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2006A/P Durham Superstar winner announced Oakley takes $5,000 prize after navigating through semifinal and final rounds DURHAM — Oshawa’s Sylvia Oakley has won the first ever Durham Super- star. The 27-year-old sing- er and songwriter took top spot in the competi- tion which was held by Metroland Durham Region Media Group during the fall at the Groove Lounge in the Midtown Mall in Os- hawa. She has been sing- ing and writing music for about 10 years. The singing competi- tion saw 30 singers from across Durham Region and beyond audition for the event. Of those, 27 ad- vanced to the semi-finals with nine going through to the finals on Dec. 6. Oakley was chosen the winner by a panel of judges and won a $5,000 recording prize from Du- neTunes. In second place was Elyse Saunders of Peter- borough. Coming in third was Chris McLeod. Big Wind Band brings big sound to Chicago’s on Tuesday’s each month DURHAM — In November 1994, a group of musicians with a passion for stage band music got together for a first rehearsal. To day, the Big Wind Band is going -- or should that be blow- ing? -- strong, playing a monthly gig at Chicago’s in Oshawa and playing at events throughout Durham. The 18-piece group got its start when four musicians, Steve Hanson, Scott Miller, Rick Creuz- burg and Peter Smith, all friends from Port Perry High School, sat around a table at a Pickering pub listening to live jazz. For “the umpteenth time,” someone sug- gested they should start their own band, Miller said. Miller proposed they actually form a band. Within a month, they held a rehearsal and three months later played for the first time. The band is made up of four trumpets, four trombones, two alto, two tenor and one bari- tone saxes, a vocalist, drummer, bass guitar, lead guitar and key- boards. “There’s a difference between a big band and a stage band,” explained Miller, a landscaper. “A stage band plays big band music ... but they can play any other kind of music they like. A big band plays mostly swing. We’re a stage band. We do every- thing from the big band era right through to Chicago to Blood, Sweat and Tears to Lighthouse,” he said. The play list includes tradi- tional swing through latin, rock and blues. Smith has since left the band and is a professional musician in To ronto with his own bands and CDs. The group rehearses Wednes- day nights in Clarington and plays the last Wednesday of the month at Chicago’s, Simcoe Street North. This month, Big Wind plays at Chicago’s on Dec. 20, a slight change due to the holidays. To find out more about the band, go to www.bigwindband. com.