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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. Katrina TIMEline August, 2005 Aug. 24: At 11 a.m. Tropical Depression 12 is upgraded to Tr opical Storm Katrina. Aug. 25: By 5 p.m. Tropical Storm Katrina is upgraded to Hurricane Katrina, the fourth hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. Hurricane Katrina is a weak hurricane and hits Florida at 6:30 p.m,, mak- ing landfall as a Category One hurricane with 119 km/h to 152 km/h winds. After landfall, instead of travel- ling west as originally forecasted, Katrina jogs hard south, parallel to the coastline in Miami, Florida. Aug. 26: At 1 a.m. Katrina is downgraded to a tropical storm. At 5 a.m., the eye of Hurricane Katrina is located just offshore near southwestern Florida, over the Gulf of Mexico. Maximum sustained winds have increased to 121 km/h and Katrina is upgraded again to a Category One hurricane again. Aug. 26: In early afternoon, the hurricane’s path swings towards New Orleans and Louisana Governor Kathleen Babineaux Blanco declares a state of emergency. Aug. 23: Tr opical Depression 12 forms over the southeast- ern Bahamas at 5 p.m. East- ern Standard time. [ Briefly ] Blood donors needed for local cancer patients DURHAM — Canadian Blood Services is hoping residents will resolve to give blood and platelets this year. Demand for platelets, a component used in the clotting of blood, is especially needed dur- ing this time of year, said a media release from the blood collection agency. According to Cancer Care On- tario, there are currently 410,000 people living with cancer in Ontario and thousands more to be newly diagnosed. Many cancer patients require platelets and other blood products as a part of their treat- ment. But, having a sufficient quantity of platelets on hand is a particular challenge since they can only be stored for a maximum of five days. It requires whole blood donations from five people to manufacture enough platelets to make up just one adult transfusion. “In this time of reflection and resolution, we need the people of Durham Region to continue their commitment to saving lives,” said Renee Naiman, Regional Director for Central Ontario. “All that we ask is that they commit to keeping their appointment or call us at 1- 888-2DONATE and schedule an ap- pointment, so that we can continue our obligations to local patients in need of blood or blood products (such) as platelets.” There are two clinics slated for the Oshawa area this week. Thurs- day, Jan. 4, from 12:30 to 7 p.m., a clinic will be held at St. Gregory’s Auditorium, 194 Simcoe St. N. On Saturday, Jan. 6, a clinic will be held at the Legends Centre Gym, at 1551 Harmony Rd. N. from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At both clinics, both those with appointments and walk-ins will be accepted. [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B7 Classified, B4 [ 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 Pickering 16 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 En garde! Ainsley Switzer looks to hit Olympic mark Page B1 Let the fake snow fall Ski clubs make the most of warm weather Page A5 This is Part 1 of a six-part series on New Orleans, post-Hurricane Katrina. Metroland reporter Jeanne Beneteau was part of a Canadian delegation, which included Cobourg and Kings- ton-area residents, who chipped in on various projects. NEW ORLEANS — On Dec. 3, 21 strangers landed at New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong International Airport, ready to don tool belts and hard hats for a good cause. They were the first Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Global Village Canada work crew to bunk at Camp Hope, the staging ground for HFH vol- unteers, as they work to rebuild New Or- leans, still suffering the effects of 2005’s Hurricane Katrina. By the end of the week-long house-building blitz, these strangers had become friends and will forever share the memories of making a small but important difference in the lives of people who stubbornly refuse to let the cataclysmic destruction wrought by wind and water drown the spirit of To read the whole six-part series visit f eaturesdurham region.com Habitat volunteers visit ‘ghost town’ ✦ See After, Page A4 Jeanne Beneteau photo Doug Harpur of Warkworth volunteered with the Northumberland Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans recently. By Danielle Milley dmilley@durhamregion.com AJAX — From the time he found out he was going to be a father, Joshua Dockery knew his first child was going to be a boy and that he was going to be a New Year’s baby. He was right on both counts. Josiah Gray-Dockery made his ap- pearance into the world at 8:52 a.m. Jan. 1. That wasn’t quite early enough to give him the title of the first baby of 2007 for the GTA, but he can claim the title of first baby born at the Rouge Val- ley Ajax-Pickering hospital. “I just told her from the very begin- ning...I always knew he was going to be a boy and from day one I said Jan. 1, the first baby,” Mr. Dockery said with proud mother Kyla Gray sitting beside him, holding a sleeping Josiah in her arms. The afternoon of the 31st, Mr. Dock- ery said he looked at his watched, smiled and joked to Ms. Gray that “it won’t be long now.” He was right. Her water broke at about 10 p.m. The two had plans to ring in the New Ye ar quietly at home in Ajax. One of Mr. Dockery’s cousins had come over to have a drink with him to toast the New Year, but they never got a chance. After Ms. Gray told him her water had broke he was excited to get to the hospital, “let’s go”, he immediately said. At first Ms. Gray wasn’t as confident as Mr. Dockery, but she suspected her second son might make a special en- trance. “I thought he might (be the New Ye ar’s baby). My first ultrasound the date was Jan. 1 and then they changed it,” she said. With a due date of Dec. 29, many people thought Josiah would arrive early and be a Christmas baby, but he made everyone wait a few more days. After arriving at the hospital shortly before the dawn of a new year, Ms. Gray was a little more confident her son would be the first baby born in Ajax in 2007. “I thought so because there was no- AJ Groen / News Advertiser photo Kyla Gray gave birth to Josiah Gray-Dockery at 8:52 a.m. on New Year’s Day making Josiah the first baby born at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital in 2007. With them is Joshua Dockery, the baby’s father. 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Ajax mayor claims move is political payback by regional councillors for his views By Erin Hatf ield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Ajax Mayor Steve Parish says he was shut out of the Region’s planning committee and it is a clear case of a local government that won’t tolerate discord. “What does it say about your local govern- ment that it won’t tolerate dissent, won’t tol- erate a different voice on important issues?” Mayor Parish said. He had made a bid to be appointed to the planning committee at the inaugural meet- ing of the new term of Regional council on Dec. 6. But he didn’t receive the support of council and was appointed to the finance and administration committee. Regional Chairman Roger Anderson said he couldn’t explain why regional council members didn’t vote for Mayor Parish. “Mr. Parish has the same ability, as every- one else, to go out and try to get people to support him,” Mr. Anderson said. “I am going to assume he phoned around, like everyone else, to try and get on a com- mittee.” That lack of support, Mr. Anderson said, could be a reflection of some members not agreeing with the way Mayor Parish does things. “(Mayor) Parish has his own way of doing things,” Mr. Anderson said. “It is ac- cepted by some and not by others and obvi- ously the majority of council didn’t support his being on planning.” Mayor Parish said his not making the planning committee is “strictly political pay- back.” He said some on council resented the ac- tive roll he took in the November municipal election, raising issues like developer contri- butions. “I talked about issues like developer con- tributions and the fact that I didn’t think they were appropriate and that many, many councillors had way too much money from the development industry,” Mayor Parish said. “It was polluting the way we plan and the way we govern.” He also said his push for the direct election of the Regional chairperson met some resis- tance. “It all comes down to political payback,” he said. “I am being punished for expressing my views on these various items.” Despite his not being appointed to the planning committee, Mayor Parish said he intends to continue to closely follow plan- ning matters. “All the planning issues must come to council and there are a number of plan- ning issues, especially around green matters, Greenbelt and sprawl issues that I am very interested in and I will continue to be inter- ested in,” he said. Parish shut out of planning committee Pre-registration for September 2007 starts Jan. 16 DURHAM — It’s almost time to sign up kids for kindergarten. Pre-registration for the Durham District School Board’s September 2007 junior and se- nior kindergarten programs begins Tuesday, Jan. 16. Children must be age four by Dec. 31, 2007 to attend junior kindergarten, and age five for senior. Both programs are optional. Those interested in pre-registering have to phone their local elementary school. A child’s proof of age and immunization record will be requested. The school board’s policy on transportation includes both junior and senior kindergarten students. Contact the Durham District School Board at 905-666-6434 to confirm designated school locations. Time to sign up for kindergarten NEWS ADVERTISER 905-683-5110 ‘You’d be a fool to travel without one,’ Durham resident says By David Blumenfeld dblumenfeld@durhamregion.com DURHAM — New regulations re- quiring a passport for air travel to the United States has resulted in a sharp increase in applications for the docu- ment in offices across Canada. In November alone, Passport Can- ada received more than 355,000 passport applica- tions, officials said, a 33 per cent increase compared to 264,000 applications in No- vember 2005. “Obviously this translated into many Canadians getting a Canadian pass- port, and we’ve seen a very sharp in- crease in business volume over the last couple of weeks,” Passport Canada spokesman Fabien Langellé said. Starting Jan. 23, a new American law will require anyone trying to gain entry into the United States by air to produce a valid passport. Canadian residents can continue to use documents such as their birth certificates and drivers’ licences to cross the border by land and sea for at least another year. Mr. Langellé said the increased de- mand for new passports can be attrib- uted to three factors. Those needing to comply with the new measures imme- diately are getting a new passport but there are two other discreet causes at work, he said. Canadian are known for travelling to warm destinations during the win- ter months, so it’s not uncommon for Passport Canada to see an increase in applications at offices between De- cember and March. But there’s an- other factor that explains it, he said. “Post-9/11, airport security was a lot tighter and Canadi- ans reacted by getting a pass- port; the ideal travel docu- ment. If you do the math, September 2001 (combined with) a five-year validity for the pass- port, we’re just over five years later when all these people that got their passport in late 2001 are coming back,” he said. “You combine those three fac- tors and you get a record peak sea- son.” Debra Smith said she heard about the new regulation and decided to renew her passport at the Passport Canada office in Whitby the same day, although she noted the office wasn’t overly busy. “We should have always been re- quired to have the passport... it’s the only way they’ll be certain it’s us right now,” the Whitby resident said. Ajax resident Andrew Freilich, 58, said a valid passport is the best docu- ment to have when it comes to interna- tional travel. “You’d be a fool to travel without one,” he said. Residents not travelling to the U.S. by air are being asked to avoid Pass- port Canada offices at this time or to mail-in their application if possible. For the time being, Canadians travel- ling to the U.S. by land and sea can continue to use birth certificates and drivers’ licences to provide proof of citizenship and identity. A valid Canadian passport will be required to enter the U.S. by land and sea sometime between January 2008 and June 2009, officials said. People who don’t want to wait for their passports to arrive by mail can pick them up but only at the Scarbor- ough location. 416-287-UTSC (8872) www.utsc.utoronto.ca info@utsc.utoronto.ca Have you seen us lately? More than ever, students are choosing U of T Scarborough based on our reputation for excellence in teaching and research and our dynamic student life. Our new facilities enhance the U of T Scarborough experience by attracting outstanding faculty from around the world and by allowing our students to thrive. Come explore our new academic facilities, digital library and our newly-expanded athletic centre; enjoy the work of prominent Canadian and international artists or indulge in our cultural programs. Be part of the U of T Scarborough experience. Durham’s leading wedding professionals are at the... dur hamregion.comdurhamregion.com Ajax & Pickering News Advertisers 3PRING Sunday, February 18, 2007 Pickering Recreation Complex For vendor information please call: 905.683.5110 ext. 230 or email: lmccaig@durhamregion.com PAGE A3 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ January 3, 2007 A/P AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo Flying to the United Way’s assistance Messier Dowty Incorporated and its employees raised $50,000 for the United Way of Ajax-Pickering-Uxbridge. On hand for the do- nation were from the left, United Way campaign chairman Don Terry, Messier Dowty vice-president Barry Wahl, Bev Lizotte, an OPG employee who had her wages paid by OPG while she worked for the United Way and Messier -Dowty president Luigi Muttia. Flying to the U.S. now requires a passport For more on this story Open house on last Wednesday of January DURHAM — Parents deciding on a French or English education for their children can get some help in making their decision. The Durham District School Board is having a parent’s information night in its French Immersion schools, the last Wednesday of January, at 7 p.m. A central information night is on the last Thursday of April at the Edu- cation Centre, 400 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. The program is offered at 11 elementary schools and six second- ary schools in the region. Through French Immersion, stu- dents should become proficient in French and English. The program is intended for students whose parents don’t have a French background, but want their children to become fluent in French. The school curriculum is the same, but instruction is provided in French. Grade 1 registration for French Im- mersion will be accepted any time after the January open house. Contact the closest French Immer- sion school for registration informa- tion. To learn more, visit www.durham. edu.on.ca or call 905 666-6389. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Bugged about New Year’s AJAX — Nicholas Anderson takes a closer look at a Giant Millipede with his mom, Eleanor, at the family New Years Eve party held at the Ajax Community Centre. Information night to help make future education decisions the ‘Big Easy’, the place they call home. The crew boasted a Cobourg-area contingent that included Habitat Nor- thumberland Executive Director Cathy Lyons, her husband Dan Borowic, re- tired Warkworth teacher Doug Harpur, writer Cecilia Nasmith and Metroland reporter Jeanne Beneteau. The team also included a host of Kingston-area volunteers led by Habitat for Human- ity Kingston Executive Director Sandy Berg, plus Marion Warnica, Debra Ham- ilton, Erik Lockhart, Andy Calnek, Patsy de Haan, Irene Parnell, Wendy Bertrim, Alison Lines, Cynthia Crowe and Dale Hicks. Rounding out the Canadian crew were Dan Gartenburg, of London; Windsor-area contractors Mike Tower and Dave Brown; Habitat for Humanity Peterborough Executive Director Peter Robinson; and Edmonton-area volun- teer Bev Calhoun. Ms. Lyons says the volunteers, who forked about $1,000 apiece for a chance to work long, hard hours under difficult living conditions, are cut from the same cloth. “These are caring people, people who really want to make a difference,” she says. “They come from all walks of life and all age groups, but all share the same passion about making change happen right on the ground. These people are doers, not bystanders.” Mr. Harpur, who taught in Warkworth and Trenton-area schools and spent the last 10 years of his career at the public school board office, says he has always admired the work done by HFH and agreed with the organization’s ‘hand-up versus a hand-out’ motto. Now in his retirement, with most of the ‘honey do’ jobs finished around his home and given his familiarity with a hammer and nails, he figured the time was right to put his skills to good use as part of the Global Village Canada house-building team. Ms. de Haan says she joined the work crew for a variety of reasons, some per- sonal and the remainder from a global perspective. A few years ago, she suf- fered a brain aneurysm and nearly took her last breath. Luckily, her husband chose to ignore her living will and its do- not-resuscitate instructions. He refused to give up on her and now, blessed with a second chance at life, she says, “I feel I need to earn my keep. “My whole life I’ve wanted to do some good and help create a world I want to raise my kids and future grandkids in,” says Ms. de Haan. “After seeing the hor- rible destruction of New Orleans on tele- vision and hearing (Ms. Berg’s) passion about the Habitat for Humanity cause on the radio, I realized I had to be part of the Global Village Canada team.” Day 1 of the six-day trip began with a drive around what’s left of New Orleans, an experience that left the Canadians sitting in a stunned silence. The first stop was the Lower 9th Ward, a community of lower-income residents - the majority being African-American - who worked tirelessly to provide small and simple homes for their families. Now, instead of the excited screams of children at play, the silence in the Lower 9th is deafen- ing. The neighbourhood was left defense- less as a portion of the Industrial Canal levee gave way to Katrina’s monstrous storm surge. The majority of homes were left in splinters and those fortunate enough to remain standing were flooded to the rooftops, as residents were forced to abandon their lives in order to secure their families’ future. Although much of the rubble has been cleared away, solid concrete foundations dot the landscape for blocks, the only evidence left of the homes and lives that once were. The re- maining structures are in shambles, with a roof here, a door there, the buildings horribly twisted and skewed, much like a view through a carnival funhouse hall of mirrors. It has been nearly 15 months since Katrina hit, yet many areas in the Lower 9th Ward are still without power and water services - not that there is much left to service. There is similar damage in many parts of Greater New Orleans, in- cluding St. Bernard’s Parish, where one can drive for 10 minutes in any direction before seeing signs of life. But here and there are signs of rebirth, those die-hard families or business owners who have returned, ready to rebuild those lives shattered in late-August 2005. The birds are even beginning to flock home. Ms. Bertrim, of the Kingston contin- gent, had tears in her eyes and a lump in her throat, as she surveyed the dam- age wrought by Katrina and the levee breaches. “No television coverage could ever capture this,” she says. “It’s incred- ible to think families once lived here. How can it still be this bad after over a year? 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PAGE A4 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ January 3, 2007A/P Katrina TIMEline Aug. 27: At 5 a.m. Hurricane Katrina reaches Category Three intensity, with 178 km/h to 209 km/h winds. Katrina heads north towards New Orleans. At 5 p.m, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin announced a state of emergency. This would allow those residents in low-lying surrounding parishes to leave first and avoid grid locked escape routes. Aug. 27: President George W. Bush declares a federal state of emergency in Louisiana after receiving a re- quest from Governor Blanco. Aug. 28: By 7 a.m. Hurricane Katrina become a Category Five hurricane with winds over 249 km/h as it moves across the Gulf of Mexico. Mayor Nagin orders a mandatory evacuation of New Orleans. Aug. 29: Hurricane Katrina makes landfall at Buras, Louisiana, by 6 a.m. as a Cat- egory Four hurricane with winds between 210 km/h mph to 249 km/h. Katrina hits New Orleans as a Category Three hurricane by 8 a.m. and carries a storm surge which pounds the Louisiana and Mississippi coasts, breaching and overtopping levees, flooding most of Orleans, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes. September 2005 Aug. 30:Governor Blanco orders that all of New Or- leans, including the Superdome, be evacuated due to the flooding of the city. Governor Blanco states she will request President Bush send federal troops to help restore law and order in New Orleans. Aug. 31: Hurricane Katrina is downgraded to a tropical depression. At 10 p.m. Mayor Nagin announces the planned sandbagging of the 17th Street Canal levee breach had failed. At this time, 80 per cent of the city is underwater. Aug. 31: President Bush returns early to Washington from vacationing at his ranch in Crawford, Texas. He does not stop in Louisiana but Air Force One flies low over the Gulf Coast so that he can view the devasta- tion. Sept. 2: President Bush meets victims of Hurricane Katrina. He signs a $10.5 billion relief package. Aft er a year, not much has improved in New Orleans ‘These are caring people, people who really want to make a difference. They come from all walks of life and all age groups, but all share the same passion about making change happen right on the ground. These people are doers, not bystanders.’ CATHY LYONS ON THE VOLUNTEERS WHO MADE THE TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS ✦After from page A1 body here when I came in,” she said. While the two said it does make his arrival more special, they are pretty happy just to have a healthy, happy – and for the time being – quiet baby boy. “It’ll be a nice story to tell him,” Ms. Gray said. Mr. Dockery was speechless to de- scribe his feelings the first time he saw and held his son. “It’s my first baby so it can’t get much more special than this,” he said. “I don’t think I’ll ever be over it, but right now it’s surreal.” Big brother Jaedyn Gray, who is al- most seven, is excited to welcome the new addition to the family, Ms. Gray said. “He doesn’t understand he’s just a baby, he wants to teach him how to play video games and football,” she said. For now, snuggled in a new blan- ket covered in elephants and with his full head of dark hair covered by a baby blue baby toque (presents from one of the labour and delivery nurses), Jo- siah is content to sleep in his mother’s arms, oblivious to any special atten- tion his birth has drawn. The Region’s first baby of 2007 was born at Lakeridge health Oshawa. Aleanna Esther Atencio was born a mere 15 minutes before baby Josiah. ✦Region’s from page A1 Pickering men face a slew of charges PICKERING — Three young men are facing charges after being found in a stolen car that nearly struck a Durham police cruiser. Police said an officer was west- bound on Glenanna Road in a marked cruiser around 11 p.m. Friday when an oncoming vehicle with its lights off veered into his lane, forcing the cop to take evasive action to avoid a colli- sion. The officer turned around to pursue the 2000 Infiniti then watched as the driver lost control of the car on a turn at Fairport Road. The car struck the curb and came to a stop, police said. Three young men in the vehicle were taken into custody. Police have deter- mined the car had been stolen with an illegally obtained master key; they also allege the driver was intoxicated. ████████, 19, of Denmar Road in Pickering, is charged with im- paired care and control, exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit, possession of stolen property, flight from police and three counts of dangerous driving. Marc Watier, 18, of Finch Avenue in Pickering is charged with possession of stolen property and possession of an automobile master key while 18-year-old Ronald Lize of Kingston Road in Pickering is charged with possession of stolen property. Reg ion’s first baby of 2007 was born at Lakeridge Oshawa Three charged after near-crash in stolen auto Watch for us Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for all your local news. NEWS ADVERTISER Municipal Act amendments bring Region out from under Province’s thumb DURHAM — The New Year brought new powers to Ontario municipali- ties including Durham Region. Amendments proclaimed to the Municipal Act on Jan. 1, give mu- nicipalities new broad powers and legislative freedoms. “This enables municipalities to act a little more like adults rather than the children of the Province,” Region- al Chairman Roger Anderson said. “This new act gives municipalities a little more autonomy.” The Municipal Act governs the ex- tent of powers and duties, internal organization and structure of mu- nicipalities in Ontario, and according to Mr. Anderson, the recent changes show the Province starting to see municipalities as responsible, ac- countable governments. The broader powers enable mu- nicipalities to better determine the appropriate mechanisms for deliver- ing municipal services to their com- munities. Among the highlights of the chang- es, Mr. Anderson said, is that heads of council and municipal councils will be more accountable to the op- erations of municipalities. Munici- palities are now able to appoint an integrity commissioner or an om- budsman. “It will be better when municipali- ties have the authority to deal with complaints in a hands-free manner,” Mr. Anderson said. As well, municipalities won’t be able to hold special meetings without proper notification and only under certain conditions. Mr. Anderson said he thinks that change grew out of a concern that too many municipalities were having closed door meetings. “For the Region of Durham that won’t be a problem,” Mr. Anderson stated. “I think in the last 10 years we have had one special meeting.” These changes to the Municipal Act, Mr. Anderson said, is something the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has been working to- wards for some time. According to the AMO website, municipalities will be better posi- tioned to strengthen good gover- nance, encourage economic growth, and promote a high quality of life as a result of improvements in this leg- islation. Oshawa Mayor John Gray is pleased with the change saying it will enable municipalities to set bylaw fines, put in speed bumps, improve account- ability and complete other routine tasks without having to go to the Province for permission. “It recognizes that we don’t need Queen’s Park to oversee mundane stuff, we don’t need hand holding from the Province,” the mayor said. “There is maturity developing among municipalities, we know how to run local government.” A full report will be brought to the Region’s finance and administration committee in January outlining op- portunities the amendments present, new rules and identifying plans on how the Region will deal with the changes. Let the fake snow fall By Jillian Follert jfollert@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Mother Nature didn’t make it, but that doesn’t mean you can’t ski on it. Snow-making machinery kicked into high gear across Durham Region this week, as local ski clubs worked feverishly to make their slopes white during a stretch of unseasonably warm winter weather. The first weeks of December saw several clubs open for business as scheduled, but many closed again when the mercury stubbornly stayed above zero. “You can’t even make snow un- less it’s at least -4, that’s kind of the magic number” says Mark Ruth- erford, general manager of opera- tions at the Orono-based Oshawa Ski Club. “My hair is going grey and my anxiety level has been through the roof watching the temperatures.” Mr. Rutherford and his colleagues in the ski industry relaxed a little bit last Thursday night, when temperatures dropped enough to start cranking out the man-made white stuff. The Oshawa Ski Club opened Sat- urday and snow machines remained running throughout the New Year’s weekend. With only one run open, the club charged skiers a $15 lift fee, instead of the usual adult cost of be- tween $32 and $46. “I’ve worked here for 15 years and this is the latest I can remember us ever opening,” Mr. Rutherford noted. At Lakeridge Ski Resort in Uxbridge, Jennifer Stovin agreed times are tough, but said it’s just part of the industry. As the resort’s director of indoor operations, she said it’s challenging to get the word out to people that you can still ski, even if it’s not a winter wonderland outside. “People look out their front door and see grass, so they don’t think any- thing is happening here,” Ms. Stovin says. “But we are open, we want people to know that.” Lakeridge originally opened the weekend of Dec. 8 but closed again because of the persistent mild weather. It opened again Dec. 26, started mak- ing fake snow and now have three out of 18 runs open with the usual hours and rates. Elsewhere in Durham, Skyloft Ski and Country Club in Uxbridge has three runs open, Dagmar Ski Resort in Ashburn is open and Devil’s Elbow in Bethany has four slopes open. Bruce Haynes, president of the On- tario Snow Resort Association, an in- dustry group representing more than 50 resort operators, said it’s definitely one of the worst years in recent mem- ory for the industry. “We usually get dips in the tempera- ture, not long stretches like this, so it is unusual,” he said. However, there is reason for optimism. “We look at the season as being 100 to 120 days. We still have all of January to March so there is a lot of skiing left,” he added. Mr. Haynes said improved snow- making technology makes all the dif- ference, noting resort operators now have the ability to quickly produce a lot of snow as soon as temperatures drop low enough. According to Environment Canada, the mild weather will continue this week, with day-time highs for Durham Region between 6 and 9 degrees. Fortunately, the overnight tempera- tures will be at or below the freezing mark most days, giving ski-club opera- tors a chance to keep making snow. © Tim Hortons, 2006 We’re proud to be a part of this community, and we'd like to thank you with the gift of Free Holiday Skating. Visit your local Tim Hortons for a schedule of ice times and locations. And spend some quality ice time with your family - on us. Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating. It’s our way of saying thanks. ©Lovatts Publications SUDOKU ANSWERS 6 984 9 1 3 6 3 5 1 7 5 7 7 1 4 59 8 5 1 2 9 3 8 5 2 7 9 4 8 4 71 8 5 2 4 3 4 6 9 12 7 6 4 37 5 3 72 8 5 36 1 3 28 1 6 62 9 1 8 5 9 4 2 6 8 4 7 6 3 29 From Thursday Dec. 29 Comsumer ProductsComsumer Products www.nilfisk-advance.com A Plus Vacuum & Home Systems 515 Kingston Road 905-837-5641 Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9:30-4:30 Experience Swedish QualityExperience Swedish Quality inaCentral Vacuum Systemin a Central Vacuum System • Powerful motor delivers 535 airwatts • 20% more end-of-hose power • Full range of accessories • 10 year motor warranty $499 starting from PAGE A5 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ January 3, 2007 A/P Ski clubs make the most of warm weather RIDE campaign has resulted in 90 drunk driving charges DURHAM — Ninety people have been charged with drunk driving of- fences during the holiday RIDE (Re- duce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign undertaken by Durham police. Officers stopped 2,925 vehicles between Dec. 27 and 31 in the sixth week of the effort, charging another 17 motorists with drunk driving of- fences. Police administered 86 road- side breath tests and also issued 12-hour licence suspensions to 28 drivers whose blood alcohol levels were in the warning range. The following is a list of drivers charged with infractions includ- ing impaired driving, exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit, impaired care and control and other charges: • Sandra Lynn Grant, 43, Oshawa, exceed • Kenneth Albert Sandham, 52, St. Catharines, exceed • Matthew Czeslaw Soltysiak, 27, London, exceed • Sarah-Lynn May Hearnden, 30, Oshawa, exceed • Esko Lahti, 50, Whitby, exceed • Bryce Robert Bates, 21, Niagara on the Lake, exceed • Carol Anne Ford-Collict, 46, Pickering, impaired care and con- trol, exceed • Jeganivasan Saravanamuttu, 24, Markham, impaired care and con- trol, refuse sample • Me-Sun Simpson, 38, Middlesex, England, exceed • Kevin William Gloster, 21, Os- hawa, exceed • Kyla Prashad, 26, Ajax, exceed • Ronald James Hill, 57, Ajax, im- paired care and control, exceed, dangerous operation • Matthew Andrew John Alexan- der, 24, Whitby, exceed • Iain Leggat, 53, Oshawa, exceed • Roy Van-Loon, 54, Stouffville, exceed • John Alexander Swain, 48, Ajax, impaired care and control, exceed, possession of a controlled sub- stance • Luc Poulin, 26, Whitby, exceed. AJ Groen /News Advertiser photo Oshawa Ski Club general manager of operations Mark Rutherford had a crew of 18 people making snow and preparing one ski run to be opened in time for the new year. Check these sites for snow conditions and operating hours before hitting the slopes www.skiontario.ca www.skireport.com www.oshawaskiclub.com www.skidagmar.com www.skyloft.com www.ski-lakeridge.com www.devilselbow.com. Ne w rules treat municipalities as adults: Anderson Sudoku du r h a m re g i o n .c o m NOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Ch e c k i t o u t a t PA GE A6 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ JANUARY 3, 2007P EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY Do you have a photo to share with our readers? If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, e-mail photos to mjohnston@durhamregion.com. EDITORIALS & OPINIONS infodurhamregion.com LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Cameron family thanks residents for their support, condolences To the editor: A MESSAGE FROM THE CAMERON FAMILY Look at night and see a star Serenading, on his twelve string guitar In our hearts, everyday John Allan, he will always stay. Perhaps you sang a lovely song Or sat quietly in a chair, Perhaps you sent beautiful flowers If so, we saw them there. Perhaps you sent or spoke kind words As fine as true friends can say, Perhaps you couldn’t attend at all Just thought of us that day. If you gave donations Or offered mass cards, For all your good intentions How grateful that we are. Whatever you did to console the heart We thank you so much… Whatever the part. Angela and Stuart Cameron Pickering GM deserves our support To the editor: General Motors deserves our respect and support. It has more vehicles achiev- ing 30 mpg and more Ener- Guide fuel-efficiency awards than any other manufacturer. GM has key technology such as E85 flex-fuel vehicles, Oil Life Monitoring, the Diesel Particu- late Filter, OnStar, the mid-gate system and Active Fuel Man- agement and StabiliTrak are GM trademarks. The 2007 Saturn Vue Green Line is only one of 12 hybrid models to be launched over the next few years. Next year you can buy a new two-mode full-hybrid Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon, based on GM’s highly successful hybrid propulsion system for transit buses, now in service in 25 cit- ies in the U.S. and Canada. Leadership comes in many forms... the world’s largest fuel- cell vehicle market test, 2006 Popular Mechanics Break- through Award (variable valve timing), Concept Car of the Ye ar honours, $5.2 million to support Canadian Olympic athletes not to mention perfor- mance and choice in automo- biles. GM continues to lead the au- tomobile and its drivers into an exciting future. So let’s stop sending our hard-earned dol- lars to Japan and Korea. To ensure Canadians contin- ue to enjoy a high living stan- dard support the domestics... a little research will show they deserve it. 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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. submitted photo Fighting hunger with help from ING Insurance Ajax firefighters load food items collected by staff at the ING Insur- ance Durham Region office in support of the local food drive. ING staff provided their largest contribution so far to the food drive, as staff enthusiastically answered the call to contribute. Staff collected 1,379 items, including canned goods, peanut butter, cereals, pasta, baby food and more. 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& A s 2006 fades away, we are, as a planet, more touchy- feely than ever. Literally dozens of us are em- bracing our own spirituality and openly discussing ideas and the- ologies that would’ve seemed wildly heretical only a few de- cades ago. Even in my own little town this New Age wave is present. Only seven people were burnt at the stake last year and most of those were for Legion viola- tions. I find all of this openness tremendously exciting and have no doubt that 2007 will herald an even newer age, filled with greater and more astonishing progress. To that end I have taken it upon myself to do a little Star Reading. I have spent some time in my backyard with a telescope and a bottle of single malt and I have discovered that, not only does my neighbour need a new shower curtain, but that 2007 holds wonderful things in store for all of the zodiac. Here then, are your Star Sign predictions for the coming year. Aries: Jupiter and Pluto align to make this a great year for dental work. I see new carpeting in your life. Opportunities arise for romance although remember one can never have enough penicillin around. Consider a push-up bra and maybe a dye job. Taurus: Saturn helps you find pants that go with your shirt. Love is approaching in a hurry, but be sure to check for an Adam’s apple. Financial pressure finally eases. I see undeclared income and a hole in the backyard. Gemini: Trouble with Uranus has you seeing red. Don’t worry though as there are plenty of good creams on the market. Travel possibilities abound. I see ex- otic places and small arms fire. Yo u will grow hair in places you never have before. Cancer: Saturn rising finds you heav- ily medicated. I see a new car but I’m not sure if you’re in the front seat or the trunk. Avoid Hollandaise wherever possible. Yo u will become involved with a llama named Gus. Leo: The coming year has Leo em- bracing change. Lose the turtle- necks and the comb-over. Con- sider some strategic padding. Pluto has your intellect on fire. Yo u will read many books and not get any of them. I see a night course in small engine repair. Virgo: I see large amounts of cream cheese and an Algerian. 2007 promises tremendous growth, so consider laying off the potato chips. I see romance and a short prison sentence, possibly at the same time. Libra: Neptune opens the doors of love, creativity and the closet. I see handcuffs, leather chaps and a Tazer gun. Avoid math. I see an audit going poorly. Scorpio: A rash makes socializing dif- ficult. You will lose your car keys. A painful waxing will only make you stronger. Sagittarius: Yo u will either donate, receive or play an organ this year. Slow down, recharge the batteries and for heaven’s sake try some foot powder. I see a kidney stone the size of a tennis ball. Capricorn: Jupiter rising makes this a good year to drywall. Family is- sues will finally be resolved but you’ll need to hide the body. Consider a stronger mouth- wash. Aquarius: Stop trying to be what you’re not. The mothership will arrive. Yo u will go back to your own planet. Pisces: 2007 brings challenges and a larger waist size. Life is short so tell people off. I see polka les- sons and day surgery. 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. Find out what 2007 has in store for you Neil Crone enter laughing Time to end Lord’s Prayer at meetings T hey say you should never discuss religion or politics in mixed company. So just imagine publishing a story headlined ‘Durham Region may drop Lord’s Prayer,’ in a Christmas Eve edition of the newspaper and online, no less. The outrage was predictable and swift. The idea that Durham Region council may be forced by law to drop the saying of the Lord’s Prayer before its open meetings has many readers seeing red. The issue was brought to council due to a complaint filed by Henry Beissel, president of Secular Ontario. He cited a 1996 Ontario Court of Appeal ruling that says the saying of a prayer before a council meeting is illegal and a violation of the Cana- dian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Mr. Beissel calls on the Region to stop the “offending practice immediately.” Most readers took offence to Mr. Beissel’s argument and many made the claim that Canada was founded as a Christian country on Christian principles. But does Mr. Beissel have a point and should council drop the Lord’s Prayer. The short answer is ‘Yes.’ Turning the page back to the 19th century in our 21st century world makes no sense. Our world of 2007 has little in common with the Canada of 1867. For instance, the Canada of 1867 had almost no non-Christians and most people, as a matter of course, attended church services. In 2007, there are millions of non-Christians living in Canada and even most who identify as Christian do not regularly attend church. Ta ke an even closer, clear-eyed look at the Christian values which ruled Canada for decades. The same Christians who held positions of power also sent Japanese-Canadians to internment camps, de- nied the applications of Jewish refugees to safe haven in Canada and forced Chinese immigrants to pay the hated head tax. An even colder view of such Christian leadership would indicate the massive mistreatment of Native citizens over hundreds of years from herding Canada’s First Peoples onto reservations, to taking their land away at the point of a gun to the horrors of sexual and physical abuse at residential schools. There is much to answer for and much to regret. While religion has its place and while churches have certainly contributed to Canadian life, especially to charitable causes, religion belongs within families, in separate schools and in churches and church organizations. It is a very personal issue -- as such it has no place in governments, which must be answerable to all citizens. This Week’s Question: Would you favour a tax hike to increase staffing levels at the Durham Regional Police Service? Yes No Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you think Regional Council should stop saying the Lord’s Prayer before council meetings? Votes: 263 No: 82.9 % Yes: 17.1 % 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website. 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 It’s simple – Contact the Customer Care Centre Toll Free 1.877.420.4666 TTY: 905.420.1739 • F. 905.420.4610 email: customercare@city.pickering.on.ca cityofpickering.com Serving Our Citizens We’r e Here to Serve You! Looking for information about your City services? animal licensing & control, bylaws, parking control, parks, roads, programs, events and other services… Programs for Adults @ Central Library Pilates Looking for a way to get in shape or improve your flexibility for the new year? Give Pilates a try! No experience is necessary. Participants are asked to bring a Pilates mat if they have one. Space is limited and registration is required. Monday, January 22nd Monday, January 29th 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Central Library - 905.831.6265 www.picnet.org Events @ your library™ Calling all Students! Need community service hours? Why not shovel snow for a senior? Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 to register cityofpickering.com/teen Tuesday's from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Pine Ridge Secondary School - Gymnasium Come on out and play basketball Thursday's from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm East Shore Community Centre Come on out and play Basketball, Break Dance or hang out in the Youth Room. Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball and more! All programs are FREE to teens in Pickering who are 13 – 19 years of age Get your FREE Photo ID to play at the Program – parent signature required when you register Teen Coffee House Wednesday, January 24 7 pm – 10 pm Petticoat Creek C.C. Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 for more information Register NOW!Register NOW!Register NOW! City Services &City Services & Leisure GuideLeisure Guide REGISTER ONLINE!!! OPEN HOUSE Saturday, January 13, 2007 10:00 am Fat Off & Family Fat Off Success Stories Everyone gets a FREE 2-week Super Health Club Membership (New members only, 18 years and older) Free Fat Off with any new, full, annual, non-discounted membership purchased that day! Free Family Fat Off with any new, full, annual, non-discounted family membership purchased that day! 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/recreationEat Well Move More Feel Great Health Professionals Dr. Peter Lin & Nutritionist Brenda Furman-Williams, speak about You have to make lifestyle changes yourself, but it is very difficult to do it alone. What about your busy family? When you sign up your entire family for the 12-week Fat Off program, certified fitness professionals will teach your family how to incorporate healthy habits into your daily lives. In addition to the group family information sessions your family will be participating in the Family Fit Challenge! This program slowly increases your family’s level of physical activity and provides your family with an opportunity to be active together! Starts the week of January 15, 2007 All families that participate in and complete the 12-week Fat Off program will be entered to win a grand prize that includes: - One full year Super Health Club membership, age restrictions may apply - Activity guidance for one year - Nutritional guidance for one year - Weekly check-ins for one year $84 + gst barcode 48627 additional family member $42 + gst barcode 48628 Join us at Pickering Recreation Complex for a free information night on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 7:00 pm. Family Edition The first event in your healthy new life! Snow Much Fun Snow Much Fun Snow Much Fun This year, Jack Frost chased Frosty back to the North Pole and took the snow with him. So, in honour of our unseasonably warm weather, we had a: “Celebration of the Snow We Don’t Have” snow sculpture competition. And the winners were ... YOUTH CATEGORY 1st - Crystal Balson 2nd - Jeff Balson ADULT CATEGORY 1st - Susan Lindo 2nd - Crystal-Yolanda Balson FAMILY/GROUP CATEGORY 1st - The Jaciw-Zurakowsky Family 2nd - The McNaughton Family Judging provided by: ased Community Cultural & Heritage Associations – You are Invited to Participate in the… 2007 Heritage Day Celebration Saturday, February 17, 2007 starting at 11:00 am at the Pickering Town Centre (Centre Court) presented by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity Cultural & Heritage Associations can participate in the event by providing cultural performances (dance or music) and/or by providing a display that showcases their heritage. For more information or to confirm your interest to participate, please call Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660 ext. 2099 by January 12, 2007. Please be sure to visit our website at cityofpickering.com to view 2006 event photos. Please join us as we celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity! A Sparkling Celebration Esplanade Park twinkled with holiday lights and sparktacular fireworks on Friday December 8th at the annual Winterfest Tree Lighting Event. The Pickering Community Concert Band started off the evening in the Council Chambers performing a delightful selection of holiday favourites. The Smudge Fundaes had children hopping to their fun & interactive musical performance at the gazebo. A visit from Santa and a performance by Kendra Armstrong also added to the festivities. Mayor David Ryan & Members of Council were there to take part in the spectacular event as well. The City of Pickering wishes to thank Ontario Power Generation, News Advertiser, Veridian and the Canadian Progress Club, Durham Region Women for their generous support. 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The rec complex is lo- cated at 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Recreation complex open house kicks off the New Year PA GE B1 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 3, 2007 A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com En Garde! Ajax fencer looks to hit mark for 2008 Olympics By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com AJAX — Dressed in the traditional white body suit, with the tightly meshed mask and long sword in hand, Ajax’s Ai- nsley Switzer enjoys the thrust and parry of another practice session at Scarbor- ough’s Variety Village recently. A longtime member of the Toronto Fencing Club, the 28-year-old is working out with other senior members under the watchful eyes of coaches Peter Ho and Andrew Hu, two former Chinese na- tional team fencing coaches now living and coaching in Toronto. Switzer’s part of the Cana- dian women’s epee (sword in French) team, of which she’s been a member for the past two years. And, with the competitive World Cup season set to begin next month, she’s focused on a training regimen at the fencing club, the strongest epee club in the GTA. “I do a lot of cross-training -- running and weights and conditioning,” explains Switzer of her routine. “I come here (to the fencing area) after warm-up and work on my footwork for half an hour, blade work for half an hour and then lessons for half an hour, which I give and receive.” Most of all, the elementary school teacher in Durham Region is training five hours a day, four days a week at the To ronto facility -- all in preparation for a busy World Cup season that gets under way in Budapest, Hungary on Jan. 19 to 21. The World Cup circuit continues through the next six months, ending in early June in Havana, Cuba. Good results and improvement from her current 37th-place world ranking in women’s epee will help her cause of qualifying and representing Canada at the 2008 Olympic Summer Games in Beijing, China. “Eventually, yes, I’d like to (qualify for the Olympics), but I’m hoping for this one (Beijing). It’s a long wait if I don’t. This is my life -- my goal for the last three years is the Olympics,” explains Switzer, while taking a break from training. But, she acknowledges the goal of qualifying for the Olympics is further complicated by a couple of recent rule changes meant to restrict the number of fencers at the Games. She’s fully aware a hard road lies ahead for her Olympic aspirations. For the 2008 Games, there will be no women’s team epee or men’s team foil events. “It’s a new thing,” says Switzer of the rule changes for 2008. “It’s very frustrat- ing.” As well, individual fencers must qual- ify for the Olympics by area that will further cut down the number of fencers at the Olympics. “There’s a maximum of two from all of the Americas,” says Switzer. “I’m fifth (ranked) right now in the Americas, so I have to beat out three or four others.” Switzer is coming off a solid fall season that’s taken her to many of the top meets on the international fencing schedule. At the Pan-American Fencing Champion- ships in Valencia, Venezuela, she came first in women’s epee and helped the Canadian women’s epee team to a fifth- place finish. “This is our Olympic qualifying area, so to do well in area you’ll have a better chance of making the Olympics,” she says. In late September, she took part in the World Fencing Championships in To r ino, Italy where she finished 40th in the world in epee out of 132 competitors, just outside of where she thought she might place. “It was my first world championships and I was hoping to make the top 32. I haven’t fenced a lot of these girls before, so I did pretty well considering it was my first time there.” As well, she competed at the Com- monwealth Championships in Belfast, Northern Ireland last September. There, she captured gold in women’s epee. As a multi-sport athlete growing up, including being an accomplished basketball player, Switzer says she was drawn to the uniqueness of fencing at age 13. “I was into all sorts of sports. Fencing was just something different and it stuck with me. For some reason, I got good at it,” she explains, noting she chose the epee over the foil or sabre as the epee’s “more strategic and a little slower pace.” She adds fencing is “something you can always get better at and you’re con- tinuously learning new things. Some of the best fencers are in their 30s and 40s, so there’s a wide age range.” World Cup schedule AJAX — Ajax fencer Ainsley Switzer has a busy World Cup schedule awaiting her in the new year. Starting in mid-January, she’s competing each month through to June on the circuit, with events tak- ing her across Europe and Asia. Sw itzer’s schedule is as follows: • Budapest, Hungary -- Jan. 19 to 21 • Prague, Czech Republic -- Jan. 27 to 28 • Rome, Italy -- Feb. 9 to 11 • Barcelona, Spain -- Feb. 16 to 18 • St. Maur, France -- Feb. 23 to 24 • Tauber, Germany -- March 3 to 4 • St. Petersburg, Russia -- March 10 to 11 • Florina, Greece -- March 17 to 18 • Luxembourg -- March 24 to 25 • Nankin, China -- May 18 to 20 • Montreal, Quebec -- June 1 to 3 • Havana, Cuba -- June 8 and 9 Mike Pochwat photo Taking a shot at it PICKERING — Innovative Awards’ Mike Wheeler shoots the puck on net over the stick of Pace Consulting’s Tejinder Singh during peewee division action at the Pickering Hockey Association’s House League Tournament at Don Beer Arena last week. Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photos Above, Ajax’s Ainsley Switzer practises her fencing form at a session with the Toronto Fencing Club at Variety Village in Toronto. The Canadian national team member hopes to take a stab at representing Canada at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China. At right, Switzer sans mask. For more on this story Back online for another year... FROM THE NET OUTFROM THE NET OUT Durham Region’s junior hockey blog: catch the latest on all of the area’s junior hockey teams from our experienced team of sports writers and editors www.durhamregion.typepad.com/from_the_net_out/ Better late than never for former Pickering Panther Peter Aston happy to be suiting up for the Oshawa Generals By Shawn Cayley scayley@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Though the thought of playing hockey for money had to have been enticing, Peter Aston decided being the big man on a smaller stage was the way to go in his quest to further his hockey career. Aston, who was picked up by the Gen- erals from Windsor in the off-season, is happy to return to the OHL after an up and down stint in Finland which led to the defenceman requesting his release from Assat Pori. “Going to Finland was a great experi- ence, I think I learned a lot,” explained Aston, after picking up three points in his third game with the Generals on Sunday, giving him five overall. “I got to work a lot on my skills. It’s so fast out there and you have to just get faster and adapt. I was playing a lot early and play- ing well. Things then kind of went south. The team struggled and they picked up a bunch of D and I stopped playing so much. “So I said hey, might as well go back to the OHL and play a tonne and in key situations,” Aston added. A 2006 sixth round pick of the Florida Panthers, Aston had an opportunity to sign a pro tryout deal with the Roches- ter Americans, Florida’s AHL affiliate, however, after a couple of discussions with Generals coach/GM Brad Selwood, Aston made a choice he is quite content with. “Florida was interested in having me come to Rochester on a PTO (profes- sional tryout) and from there go to the Florida Everblades of the ECHL and be called up,” said Aston of other available opportunities. “But the most important thing at this point was definitely not the money, it’s just playing a tonne. For my career the best move was coming to Oshawa.” And for the Generals playoff hopes it could turn out to be a good one as well. “This team is way too talented to just aim for a playoff spot,” said Aston of what the future holds for the club. “We should be aiming for home ice advantage come playoff time. It’s a matter of coming to- gether, not having so many letdowns, playing a consistent team game and put- ting the effort in every night.” Aston played for the Pickering Pan- thers OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League club during the 2002-03 before joining the Peterborough Petes of the OHL in 2003-04, spending the two seasons in Peterborough, before joining the Windsor Spitfires 17 games into the 2005-06 campaign. Pickering Panthers set for stretch run PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team returns to ac- tion this weekend after the Christmas break. The Panthers host the Stouffville Spir- it at the Pickering Recreation Com- plex on Friday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 p.m. Including the Stouffville contest, the Panthers (22- 14-2-0 for 46 points) have 11 games remaining in regular-season play. The team currently sits in a fourth-place tie with the Toronto Junior Canadians in the South Conference standings, three points behind third-place Markham Wa xers and five points back of second- place Vaughan Vipers. Of those 11 games, six are on home ice where the Panthers own an enviable 14-3-2-0 mark. Ajax Attack back on ice Friday night AJAX — After a week-long Christ- mas break, the Ajax Attack is back on the ice this weekend. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League team travels to Markham to face the Waxers on Fri- day. On Saturday, the Attack returns to Ajax to host the North York Rangers at the Ajax Community Centre at 3 p.m. Including the two games this week- end, the Attack has 12 regular-season games remaining in the season. And, the club hopes to string together some wins to jump out of last place in the league’s South Conference standings. 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Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $ 6.00 between Dec. 27 - Dec. 31, 2006 PA GE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ January 3, 2007A/P Annandale rink Marches off to Switzerland Captures junior men’s event at Energizer Bonspiel in Toronto By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — It took grit and determina- tion, but an Annandale rink won its way to an all-expenses-paid trip to Switzerland after capturing its divi- sion at the annual Energizer Bonspiel over the Christmas break. The Tim March team topped the To- ronto Curling Association junior bon- spiel, but it wasn’t an easy feat as they met the Scot Howard rink from Mid- land in the junior men’s final. Howard is the son of Glenn, the Tim Hortons Brier runner-up. March persevered with steals in ends nine and 10 to win 10-8, thus earning the top prize of a trip to Swit- zerland. One other Annandale entry, the Lesley Pyne rink, won its way to the junior women’s final, but was unable to get past Rachel Homan from City View in the final. The Pyne team still made it to the prize table. With Pyne were Stacey Hogan, Leahanne Legrow and Jackie Clarke. In the bantam boys’ draw, Corey Morrow skipped the team of Jake Mc- Ghee, Brian Ainsley and Philip Hol- mer to the semifinal in the third event. Meanwhile, Michael Bryson skipped his Wesley Forget, Emmett Murphy, and Sandy Martin rink at the Ener- gizer ’spiel, but the team’s run ended after three games. The Tim March Junior team used this bonspiel as a warm-up for the Pepsi Provincial Championship in Brockville, starting today (Wednesday, Jan. 3) until Jan. 7. One winner out of eight teams playing a round robin will represent Ontario at the M&M Canadian Junior Championship in St. Catharines on Feb. 3. ••• Next on the event scene at Annan- dale is the Bantam and Junior Bon- spiel this 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 20 as of 2006 to play in the competitive draw. Sixteen teams will play in either of the competitive draw or the 16-and- under non-competitive draw, but ev- eryone wins a prize. ••• The Glenn Howard rink, which in- cludes Pickering resident and Olym- pian Richard Hart, has added a trip to Scotland into its curling schedule this month. The Howard foursome that also includes Brent Laing play- ing second and Craig Savill lead- ing has added the Perth (Scot- land) Masters to their schedule Jan. 4 to 7. The Masters event carries a total purse of $32,500 with $10,650 for the winner, with 32 teams in a triple- knockout competition. The Howard team will then return for the OCA Regional playdown at the South Muskoka Curling and Golf Club on Jan. 13 and 14. ••• Three Annandale rinks will com- pete in the Ontario Curling Associa- tion bantam girls’ and boys’ zone play- downs at the Oshawa Curling Club from Jan. 13 to 16. Chantal Lalonde skips the lone ban- tam girls’ rink from Annandale. She’ll be joined by Sarah Wilkes, Jennifer Smith and Yvonne Lalonde with coach Blair Metakos. Two Annandale rinks will partici- pate in the bantam boys’ event. Corey Morrow’s team of Jake McGhee, Brian Ainsley, Philip Holmer and coach Jen- nifer McGhee is in the running as is the Michael Bryson foursome of We sley Forget, Emmett Murphy and Sandy Martin with Susannah Moylan coaching. Holiday hockey tournament takes over the ice in Ajax Richard Hart Jason Liebregts/News Advertiser photos Annual ‘A-AA-AE’ event on the rink AJAX — Photo at left, Ajax Knights’ Nicholas Santacona breaks for the net as Markham Waxers’ Matthew Guarrasi defends during novice ‘AE’ division action at the Ajax Minor Hockey Association’s 25th annual Christmas ‘A-AA-AE’ Tournament at the Ajax Community Centre. The Knights lost this game 6-4. West Hill defeated Markham 3-0 in the division’s championship game last Saturday. Photo at right, Pickering Panthers’ Thomas Doherty, right, attempts to poke the puck away from West Hill Golden Hawks’ Luca Lapianta during atom ‘A’ action. The teams played to a 2-2 draw. Host Ajax ended up winning the division title, defeating Lorne Park 5-1. 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The Lightning bantam selects played at the higher bantam ‘C’ level, but played extremely well to advance to the championship game against host Mississauga. In a spirited final, which required double overtime to declare a winner, the Mississaugans scored the lone goal of the contest for a 1-0 victory, thus giving the Lightning a well-deserved silver medal. The Durham West bantams emerged from elimination round with a 3-1 re- cord. Their opponents were shut out in each of the three Durham West vic- tories. In Game 1, the Lightning posted a 3-0 victory over Markham/Stouffville. Katrina Jegg led the scoring with two goals; Teall Hall added the other mark- er. Ashley Habenschuss, Guiliana Ca- vallo, Brittney Reffle and Kelly Hyduk chipped in with assists. Nicole Forbes was stellar between the pipes to record the shutout. Durham West and Saugeen Shores battled down to the final minutes be- fore Reffle tallied the game winner, assisted by Carly Whitmore, for a 1-0 victory in Game 2. Forbes notched her second shutout of the tourney. Against the host team, Durham West, while outshot, was able to snatch a 1-0 victory from a strong-skating Missis- sauga squad. Reffle fired the game-winning goal, with Brittney Cree and Kaitlin Freder- icks drawing assists. Perrin Hartke played a solid game in net to earn the shutout. Completing the final game of the round robin, Brampton upset the Lightning 2-1. Cavallo netted the lone Durham West goal. Contributing to the teams’ success were defencemen Haley West, Van- essa Cormier, Brittney Bartholomew, Lauren Musclow, and forward Victoria Oliver. Chelsie Munn was absent for the tournament. Peter Shaver, Ken Booker and Dave Bartholomew coach the Lightning ban- tams. Margot Whitmore is the trainer and Nancy Hyduk is the manager. Submitted photo The Durham West Lightning bantam select girls’ hockey team captured the silver medal after losing to host Mississauga in double overtime in the championship game at the Missisauga tournament over the Christmas holidays. Durham West bantam selects strike silver Wakefield headed to University of New Hampshire on hockey scholarship By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Jennifer Wakefield’s first full season with the National Women’s Hockey League’s Etobicoke Dolphins will also be her last. Next season, the Pickering teen’s moving onwards and upwards in her hockey career, settling on the Univer- sity of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) to make her hockey home for the next four years on a full athletic scholar- ship. The talented 17-year-old centre, who’s been tearing up the NWHL as a rookie with the newly minted Etobi- coke squad, received no less than 32 scholarship offers from various NCAA Division 1 schools. After much hand wringing and thought, she narrowed her choices to the University of Wisconsin and UNH. In the final analysis, the Wildcats won her hockey heart with ease. “The coach’s professionalism, the campus is beautiful with only 10,000 students. The recruiting class is also a big factor and some of the elite athletes brought in during the past year. And, the program is set up for the athletes to succeed and accomplish future goals,” says Wakefield, reviewing her reasons for her choice. It didn’t go unnoticed by Wakefield that UNH’s men’s and women’s hockey programs are highly successful. The Wildcats’ women’s squad is coming off a Hockey East Conference cham- pionship last season, while compet- ing against such U.S. eastern seaboard teams from Boston College, Boston University, and the University of Con- necticut, to name a few. “The men’s hockey team was ranked first last year and so was the women’s team. Everybody knows who the hock- ey players are (at UNH),” she says, add- ing the campus arena, the Whittemore Center, is “very nice, one of the nicest”. Wakefield says she hopes to get the chance to contribute to the Wildcats right away and UNH head coach Brian McCloskey sees her as growing into a front-line forward during her colle- giate career. “The coach has told me that he sees me as a top forward and that I would get the opportunity to prove myself. I’ve done it before, playing on Etobi- coke with older players. I want to fight for it and upgrade my skills instead of going to a lower school and get it handed to me.” While disappointed to see the for- mer Durham Lightning close shop and relocate to Etobicoke, Wakefield says she’s nonetheless having a blast as part of a winning Dolphins’ program. The team was on a 23-game unbeaten streak when it lost its first game of the season, 3-2 on the road in Quebec against the Montreal Axion recently. “I love it,” she says. “It’s been awe- some. It’s a tremendous opportunity to play with great players here,” says Wa kefield, adding she’s playing on the wing on a forward line with U.S. na- tional team member Krissy Wendell and LaToya Clarke, a fellow Pickering resident who’s a former Canadian na- tional under-22 team player. Apart from playing with talented teammates in Etobicoke, she’s happy to be skating under head coach Peter Perram with the Dolphins, who held the same role with the Durham Light- ning for several years previous. “Pete gave me the ability to prove myself and take on more of a leader- ship role. I’m very grateful for the con- fidence he has in me at such a young age,” she says. Wakefield enjoyed her finest game as a Dolphin a week ago, scoring five goals in a 6-5 road victory over the Quebec Avalanche. So far, she’s man- aged to score 17 goals in 19 NWHL games this season and is among the team leaders in points. She’s played on and off as a call-up to the former Durham Lightning squad for the past four years, while she was also a member of the Durham West Junior Lightning, which plays in the Provincial Women’s Hockey League. Apart from two seasons with the Scar- borough Stallions bantam and midget boys’ squad, she’s played exclusively within the Durham West Lightning or- ganization. Wakefield is also making her third consecutive appearance as a mem- ber of the Ontario women’s under-18 hockey team which will compete for a national title at the upcoming Canada Winter Games in Whitehorse, Yukon in March. She helped the Ontario under- 18s achieve gold medals at previous Canadian under-18 championships. 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Collectables:Immac. Victorian music box, signed Tiffany stained glass lamp with rare telescopic bronze base #470, Tiffany bronze candelabra, 20" straw stuffed gorilla by Herman, 18" gorilla, Singer featherweight sewing machine, German Westminster clock, Ansonia wall clock, Seth Thomas mantle clock, French brass mantle clock, Pfaff of Vaughn clock, Majelica dolphin figural clock, gingerbread clock, soapstone carving collection, 7 Inuit carvings from Baker Lake, Macintyre Moorcroft jug and candlestick, African rhinoceros hide shield spear, bow and arrows, Victorian cast iron floor lamp, William Ewart Lockhart watercolour, Chandelier pastel, jade ashtray stand, glass fire screen, Hornby tin train set, Bradley Hubbard desk set, mahogany tea caddy, Lionel steel toys, Hubley fire truck, 1969 toy station wagon, Triang ship (in box), 1880s sterling tea set, sterling frames, straight razor collection, tin key wind clockwork ship, inkwell set, large quantity of sterling silver pcs.Glassware:Victorian peachblow parlour lamp with cran-swirl shade (small blemish), signed Waterford cranberry vase, Zanesville jardiniere, 5 Hutchenheuther figures, carnival peacock bowl, Rookwood vase, set of Coalport china, Royal Bayreuth soup bowls and saucers, cups and saucers, 38pcs Silver birch royal Albert, cranberry vases, clear glass epergne, collection of biscuit barrels, 3pcs of pigeon blood, bullseye finger lamp, milk glass lamp, carnival vase, Toby jugs, Vaseline basket, Dresden bowl, figural spill vases, Bennington jug, Royal Worchester elephant tureen.Estate Jewelry:Men's platinum diamond Bulova pocket watch with 14kt chain (appraisal $6,000), .53ct diamond ring, .37ct diamond ring, ladies 18kt white gold ring with diamonds, ladies 14kt white gold filigree style broach, men's Omega tank gold watch (org box). Note: Viewing for this outstanding New Years Estate Auction will be Friday, January 5th between 1 and 7pm.Terms:Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, only. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 AUCTION SALE Sunday January 7th, 10:00 AM (Viewing 8:30) MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO. Take 115 Hwy. to Main St. Orono Exit & Follow Signs to Mill Pond Rd. Our 1st Auction of the year features a quality offering of articles past to present, including Renfrew cook stove, Roxton couch, parlour chairs, washstand, cupboard, tables, spinning wheel, Boston Bowmanville rockers, old fishing lures, railroad lamp, Butterbowl, 1954 10 hp. Johnson outboard, golf collectables including 10 wood shaft clubs, airplane ash tray, Featherweight sewing machine, old post cards, oil tins, old wood tires, nail kegs, wood boxes, old books, pictures, art, glass & china, coins, Plus many more quality articles. See: (www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com) Terms cash, cheque, Visa, M/C & Interac. (5% Buyers Premium on all Articles) Call for all your Auction Needs. MacGregor Auctions 1-800-363-6799 905-987-2112 ESTATE AUCTION STAPLETON AUCTIONS NEWTONVILLE Friday, January 5th, 5:00 p.m. Selling the contents from a Courtice home: dining room suite, wall unit, occasional tables, new furni- ture, antiques, collectibles, occasional chairs, prints, carpets, China, glass, refrigerator, 5.5 hp Roper 20" snowblower, butcher's block, church pew, ant. kitchen table, pine rd. table, trunks, Blacksmiths wooden bench; chairs, children's chairs; glass churn. Preview after 2 p.m. Check website for full listing Terms: Cash, Approved cheque (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac AUCTIONEERS Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 www.stapletonauctions.com 'estate specialists since 1971' CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, January 5th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Pine cannonball bedroom set, 8pc antique dining room set, wooden drawer filing cabinet, selling for a private collector Royal Doulton figurines HN 3700, 1974, 4096, 3875, 2016, 2103, 4117, 1493, 2257, 2877, 3764, 2320, 2054, plus Lim- ited Edition Edwardian String Quartet HN 3706 Viola, 3705 Second Violin, 3704 Violin, 3707 Cello, 2 red lusters, Mary Gregory pickle cruet, Paddington bear, dbl box spring and mattress, chesterfield and chair, oak dresser and mirror, sectional chesterfield, Duncan Phyfe table, oak office chair, modern bedroom sets, hairdressing chairs, 2 door fridges, Maytag gas dryer, Hotpoint auto washer and dryer, upright freezer, approx 1300 ft of 2" steel pipe, Craftsman 10" table saw, Craftsman 5Hp weed trimmer, 6'6" 3 pth snow blower, 92 Formula Plus Skidoo, Qty of china, glass, household & collectable items, Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain (705) 786-2183 for more info. or pictures go to: www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10th: 4:45 pm Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, Collectables and Glassware for an Ajax home , selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd., 1 km west of Utica To Include:Chesterfield and chair, kitchen suite, bedroom suite, lamps, prints, chests, large quantity of collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting items.Ter ms: Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full on day of sale. Sale Managed and Sold By NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. 905-985-1068 SATURDAY JAN. 6TH, 4 P.M. 33 HALL ST., OSHAWA Antique diner, tables and unpaid storage BATES FAMILY AUCTION (905) 723-9807 Sales every Tu esday & Thursday at 6 p.m. Cash or Debit. Quality consignments welcome Auction Sale Sat. Jan.6 @ 4 pm Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Haydon.Household Articles from an Orono home and Collector Coins & Currency: Visit www.donstephensonacutioneer.com for coin list & up- dates.Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 THANK YOU…… Hope Community Church, The Salvation Army’s ministry in Pickering and Ajax wishes to sincerely acknowledge the recent outpouring of support during our Christmas Appeal from our local communities. Through the generosity of kind, compassionate and caring neighbours, our local goal of $125,000 was met and exceeded to a level of $139,834.66. Such support allows us to give hope today and every day throughout this new year to the most needy in our local society, without discrimination. It allows us to better serve those in our own community, who need to feel a helping hand lifting them up when the world is seemingly bearing down on them. Thank you, good people of Pickering and Ajax, for allowing us to be His hands serving people in a hurting world, right in our own backyards. May God bless you, as you remembered those in need. Pastors (Majors) Greg and Patricia McInnes, Hope Community Church. 905 683 0454 www.hope-community.com 2 bed. basement apt.Newly renovated, includes utilities, satellite tv, a/c, internet, shared laundry, one-parking. No smok- ing/pets. $900/first/last. Philip Murray/Stevenson. Available immediately. (905)728-0991 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. in house. Mature quiet dead end street in Oshawa. 1,000 sq. ft. of living space. Bright, painted in '06. Private entrance, large pri- vate fenced in backyard for your use only. Parking, laundry, $725 includes heat, hydro, water, lawn care and snow removal. Dave 905-436-7524; or Sam 905-571- 0554. 3 BEDROOM APT.Quiet mature Oshawa street. Enjoy beautiful upper level of raised bungalow. 1200 sq. ft. Private large back- yard. Entire apt. professionally painted Dec/06. Big windows, bright, hardwood and ceramic flooring throughout. Laundry, cable, heat, hydro, water, grass and lawn care all for $1200.. 905- 436-7524 Dave; or Sam 905-571- 0554. 620 BOND ST. E.apts. 1 bed- room, Seniors Welcome. Close to shopping, bus. Quiet complex, safe neighbourhood, no pets, $680. Avail. Jan.15th, , Feb.1st. 905-438-0558. AJAX - Rossland/Church, 2-bdrm walk-out bsmt apt., a/c, parking, utilities incl. No smoking/pets. Available February 1st. $1050/mo. First/last, 905-427- 5770 , (905)706-8516. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in clean, quiet building $900 & $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 AJAX, BRAND NEW 1 bdrm basement apartment. All inclu- sive, cable, a/c, utilities, parking, no smoking/pets, first/last, $800, References. Call 905-683-8264 AJAX, HARWOOD/HWY 2, large, beautiful, 1-bedroom base- ment, 4pc bath, parking, available immediately. $575/month. Call for appointment 416-436-2884. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apt., from $859, $989 & $1089, available immediately & Feb.905-683-8571, 905-683- 8421 or 905-683-5322 AVAILABLE JAN. 15TH - One bedroom apt.. 2 kms. north of Durham College. $595 utilities in- cluded. First and last. Call 905- 655-7111. BACHELOR apartment, $600/month, very clean, all utilities included, own parking, laundry, separate entrance, Glenanna/Dixie area. Suitable for single person. No smoking/pets. (905)550-1717 BASEMENT APARTMENT, 1 bedroom, separate entrance, washer/dryer, gas fireplace, Pets welcome. Available January 15th. $750 plus utilities. No Smoking. 416-450-4289 BASEMENT APT.- 2 bedrooms, near Go Train, all amenities, shopping, schools. $900/mo/ in- clusive.. Available immediately. Liverpool/Bayly Pickering. (905)839-8048 BASEMENT APT. FOR rent. 1 bedroom. Separate entrance. All amenities included. No smok- ing/pets. Westney N. on Ross- land E. $750. Available January 1st. 905-686-0299, 647-836- 9920. BLUEWATER PARK WHITBY 1 & 2 Bedrooms Please call Mon - Fri 9 am-5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-571-3522 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. BOWMANVILLE,Modern, clean quiet one bedroom, one bedroom plus den and 2 bedroom plus den. Would suit mature non- smoking adults, no dogs. Available Feb. lst, Mar. 1st. Call (905) 725-1052. BOWMANVILLE,spacious one bedroom apartment, quiet loca- tion, free parking, no smok- ing/pets. Adult lifestyle building, suitable for single person. $765 utilities included. Available De- cember 15th. (905)697-3491. CLIPPER APARTMENTS AJAX 2 & 3 Bed. Please call Mon-Fri. 9 am - 5 pm Evening by appt. only 905-683-6021 Shelter Canadian Properties Ltd. HARMONY/ADELAIDE - beauti- ful 1 bed. basement apt. in quiet area, $775/including utill, parking, laundry, cable. Available Febru- ary 1st, 2007. First/last. No pets/smoking. (905)435-0761 LIVERPOOL RD- 2 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. New trim, carpet & paint. Separate entrance, parking, laundry. $800/mo. all in- clusive. Available January. No pets. Call 705-345-2733., 705- 484-5222 LOFT APT.- In peaceful country setting, north Whitby. Suit profes- sional single. March 1st. Non smoker/no pets. First/last $775. Laundry, parking, gas fireplace. Call 905-655-4076. NORTH Oshawa - 2 bed Jan lst. 1, 2, & 3 bed Feb. lst. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry fa- cilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA,2 bedroom $800. and 1 bedroom $740. for rent. Includes utilities, fridge, stove, parking. Call 905-435- 0703 or 416-902-1174. 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 - spacious one bed- room basement, bus route, close to 401, amenities, custom kitch- en, hardwood, ceramic floors, pot lights, laundry, cable included. Immediately. $750 inclusive. (905)261-1602 msg. 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 Olive/Ritson. 1/2 of house for rent. 2 bedrooms, park- ing available. Near bus & school. Available immediately. $700/mo. Call (905)576-3924 OSHAWA,$800/mo inclusive. 2- bdrms on quiet court. Close to parks, schools & transit. Private parking & entrance. Freshly paint- ed. Non-smoker. Avail. immedi- ately. First/last req'd. Call (905)720-0654 OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM,large bright basement in bungalow, walk to OC, Transit/schools, sep- arate entrance, fridge/stove, laun- dry, 2-parking, no smoking/dogs First/last. $825 inclusive. Feb 1st, (905)430-8493. OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1, 2 & 3 bdrm in sen- ior lifestyle bldg. Large units, new kitchens, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near hospital, bus stop. Avail. Jan/Feb. Call 905-728- 4966 or 1-866-601-3083 www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, PARK/ADELAIDE, nice 3-bedroom main floor apt., in quiet area. $1000-inclusive park- ing included. First/last, available immediately. Call 905-571-1537, 905-432-1521. OSHAWA, RITSON/401,duplex, upper floor, 3-bedroom. Large deck and back yard. $1100/month plus hydro. Call (905)472-9955 or 647-688-9955. 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 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 - One bedroom on third floor w/solarium, balcony & ensuite laundry. A/C, indoor pool etc. Located at 1655 Pickering Parkway.$1100/mo. 905-885- 0363 or cell 416-305-1071. PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly, 2-bedroom basement apt., living room, kitchen, own entrance, bath w/shower. Avail. Feb 1st, $850/month, first/last. Call Bruce after 5-p.m. Mon-Friday, Sat/Sun anytime. (416)458-4944 PICKERING, DIXIE/HWY.2 LE- GAL 1-bdrm, Clean, bright, new- ly painted, spacious bsmt. Liv- ing/dining, 4pc bath, c/a, private entrance. Utilities, parking, laun- dry. No smoking/pets. Referenc- es. First/last. Immediate. 416- 898-6312. PICKERING, EXECUTIVE HOME 1-bdrm bsmt apt. $750/mo inclusive, separate entrance, parking, single working person preferred. No pets. Call (905)420- 8376 PICKERING,one bedroom base- ment apartment, no smoking/no pets, private entrance, parking, utilities, 500 sq. ft. laundry, $645 Avail. Immed. (905) 509-5548. PORT PERRY,Walk to Lake Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, beautiful town. Large 2&3 bdr. in well kept, quiet 3-story apt. Balcony, parking, storage, Se- curity Video. No pets/smoking. Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905- 430-7816 QUIET OSHAWA LCOATION 3 bedroom main floor apartment of bungalow $975 per mo. plus 2/3 utilities, water and hydro. close to schools shopping and bus route. parking, large lot. laundry fa- cilities. Jan. lst. (905) 725-9803. RECEIVE ONE MONTH FREE lease today 2 bedroom condo available immediately in Bow- manville. $1050/month. 5 Appli- ances. Free utilities for 3 months. Rent to own. Call Jennise (905)697-8261 RITSON / OLIVE - 2 bedroom, fresh paint and carpet, parking, porch, yard, $849. inclusive. Jan/Feb. Dan (416)657-2117. SPACIOUS, NEW TWO 2-BED- ROOM Apts., $795 & Bachelor apt., $595. Downtown. All inclu- sive. Newly renovated with new appliances. Available immediate- ly. 905-706-0218. 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 TAUNTON/BROCK - spacious 1- bedroom basement apt. Parking, newly renovated. Sep. entrance, $800/inclusive, First/last, No smoking/pets. Available immedi- ately. PLUS separate bedroom, $450 monthly. (905)430-4597 TWO - 3 BEDROOM apartments in modern building, downtown Whitby, central air, fridge, stove, built in dishwasher, patio, $l,300 and $l,200 respectively. All inclu- sive. (905) 430-6511. TWO BEDROOM APART- MENTS in modern building, downtown Whitby, fridge, stove, $951 inclusive. Call (905) 430- 6511. UXBRIDGE, TESTA HEIGHTS. 2-bedroom, AC, balcony,great view, on-site laundry, indoor park- ing. Save $330/mo! Will rent for $900/mo for rest of lease - Feb. to Aug. 905-862-2543 WHITBY - Dundas/Cochrane, 2 bedrooms, main floor, new kitch- en/bathroom. Private entrance. Parking, laundry, near Tran- sit/amenities. No smoking/pets. $975/mo. inclusive. Call Tony 905-619-8437. 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, 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 3 bedroom apart- ment, in small building, eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, walk-out patio, large backyard, utilities, washer/dryer included. Available February 1st, $1175. 905-655- 7277. WHITBY-walk to Whitby Go, N. of 401/Brock, 2-bed. apt. in trip- lex, new flooring, Sep. entrance, parking/laundry. Available Feb. 1st/.. $850+hydro. First/last. 905- 655-0999 ext. 200 Susan. 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 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, large lot & greenhouse, near Oshawa General Hospital. $1100+utilities. Available Feb 1st. PLUS 2-BEDROM apt, $950/month, Feb 1st. Pat or Wayne (905)720- 0228 3 BEDROOM storey & half. 219 Perry St. Whitby. Close to Go Bus & 401 $825. plus utilities, first and last, references a must available immediately call 905- 885-9345 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 & WHITBY 2, 3 & 4 bdrm houses & apartments for rent. Family area, all show well. Call Bo Gustafsson, Sutton Group. 416-783-5000 AJAX SOUTH, 3 bedroom house, 3 baths, garage, parking, deck. $1150 plus utilities. First/last. Available immediately. Call Raj (416)743-0544 AJAX,3 bedroom main floor, laundry, parking. $1150 plus 2/3 utilities, first/last. Available Now! Call Pat or Eric 905-683-5641 or 905-903-6222. AJAX- 2-storey spacious house for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3- bedrooms. Fireplace, shared laundry, parking. $1250.now $1200/mo+ utilities. First/last. References. No pets/smoking. Available immediately. (905)428- 9695. BEAUTIFUL Oshawa,2 bed- room duplex, Ritson/Olive, fresh paint/carpet, quiet cul-de-sac, yard, no smoking/pets, available now $850/mo. utilities included. first/last/references. (905)263- 8966 BOWMANVILLE,new 3-bed- room, 2-1/2 baths, master has en suite & walk-in closet. Central vac, a/c, garage, 5 appliances. Non-smoking, no pets. $1375/month. (416)698-6661 COUNTRY HOME - Little Britain area, approx. 5 miles N. of Port Pe rry, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, gar- age. Available Immediately. $1200/mo. first/last plus utilities. 1-888-550-3687. KINGSTON Rd/ Beach Grove. Tota l 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 LOVELY 3 BEDROOM home, Oshawa/Courtice border, $1,300 per mo. includes heat, hydro, air, laundry and parking. Feb. lst. (905)483-0456 Paul. NEWCASTLE CENTURY HOME, $1100+utilities. 2-bdrms. Avail. Feb.1st. No pets. Close to 401. Gas heating, 5-appliances, front porch, back deck. First/last, refer- ences. Call Marie 1-416-693- 8924. OSHAWA,4 bedroom. Harmo- ny/Rossland, finished basement, attached garage, fenced yard. near school, park, whole house, 5 appliances $1190+utilities (gas heat). (905)571-1962 PICKERING, 4-BEDROOM ex- ecutive detached, 5 appliances, ceramic tile, eat-in kitchen, walk- out to deck. Large living/dining room, separate family room, air, garage, parking. $1400/month (905)683-9629 ROSSLAND/PARK N.Oshawa. Beautiful 3-bedroom bungalow. Kitchen, livingroom, laundry, full backyard. Freshly painted, new windows, extremely well-main- tained. $1150+ 1/2 utilities Available now, asap. Catherine 416-431-8385, Marcus 416-579- 2074 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. FA B ULOUS NEW freehold town- house, Oshawa 3 spacious bed- rooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, 6 appliances. Near school, steps to lake, quiet neighborhood, great family home. No smoking/pets only $1200/mo +utilities. Avail. immediately. (905)576-5253 A Great Move at a Great Price (Oxford-Philip Murray) A spa- cious, well maintained three-bed- room townhouse with a walkout basement and appliances awaits a long-term tenant. Perfect for a young family. Quite, yet close to amenities, schools, transportation and the GM plant/offices. Only $1150/month all inclusive. Early February possession, F/L and references. No dogs please. Robert toll free 1-866-588-8181. NORTH OSHAWA - Rossland & Harmony, 3-bedroom townhouse, fully renovated, 4 appliances, fin- ished basement. Including water $1150/mo. Hydro/gas extra. Avail. Feb.. 1st. 905-472-8947 NORTH OSHAWA 3-bedroom townhouse for rent, February 1st, A/C, 1.5 baths, close to all amenities & bus. $1100 plus gas & hydro. Call (905)723-1924, leave message. OSHAWA SOUTH,To wnhouses 3-bedroom $975/mo+ utilities & 4- bedroom $1050/mo+ utilities, close to schools, shopping. First/last. 905-579-9956. PICKERING, SPACIOUS 3-bed- room renovated townhouse, gas fireplace, walkout basement. Available Feb 1st. Liverpool/Hwy 2, close to schools, mall, 401 & Go. $1000 plus utilities. (905)665- 3854 WHITBY..Thickson/Taunton Large 3 bedroom, quite new, open concept, quiet court, main floor laundry, appliances, ensuite, A/C.. pets ok. avail Jan or Feb. $1300 plus Condolyn Mgt.905 428-9766. AJAX - HARWOOD & HWY 2. furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, parking included. No smoking/pets. $400 First/last. Avail. immediately. Call 416-893-0140 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, Furnished room in Pickering, cable, light kitchen facilities, near Pickering Generating Station, PTC/GO, $200/bi-weekly. 905- 420-4318 OSHAWA Simcoe/Wentworth near GM/shopping. private en- trance, private 3-pc bath, bar fridge/microwave, use of fur- nished rec-room & TV. Suitable for 1 person. Avail immediately. $150/week. (905)436-7840 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. TAUNTON/COUNTRY LANE, Whitby. Clean quiet home. Fur- nished room avail. Cable, shared laundry, kitchen & bathroom. Close to amenities. $425/mo. First/last. No smoking/pets. (905)665-9345. PICKERING-4th PERSON need- ed for large 4-bedroom home, use of all amenities, $495/mo, new furniture. Separate entrance. Available immediately. (905)426- 6611 or cell (416)788-6611 LOST ANGEL! BROWN TABY CAT - She was wearing a tur- quoise blue collar with a few jew- els on the collar. She is 2-years old and is a little chubby. She was in a shelter and we have only had her for one week. She still has her claws. Her name is Angel. She is very friendly, but she is a very frightened cat from being in a shelter for so long be- fore my family took her home for Christmas. 416.774.8874 (SWF)Widow would like to meet SWM for companionship, dancing, traveling and movies. (60-65), Serious replies. Please call and leave message at: 1-800-692-3269 Box #39719. Place: St. Mark's United Church 201 Centre St. S. Whitby Time: 7:00-9:00 PM St.Mark's United Church 201 Centre St.S.Whitby Time:7:00-9:00 PM Thursday, January 11th, 2007 Thursday, January 11th,2007 www.creativeintensity.com/smking/ For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit For More Information 905-666-6241 or 1-800-841-2729 or visit Group Discussion Information & Support Sharing of information &experiences. No cost to attend. Confidential. Free educational materials & refreshments. HEPATITIS C INFORMATION AND SUPPORT Meetings held 2nd Thursday each month DURHAM SUMMER NANNIES from Que- bec. Reserve your great, af- fordable, live-in summer nanny now! A great way for your chil- dren to learn/practice French! www.ginicaringhelpers.ca (Since 1989) (416)255-3838. FAMILY DAY CARE Available, from January 20th for children 10months old and up. See www.rollingmuffin.com, Call (416)784-5372, write superandrew777@yahoo.com. Located at 858 Liverpool Rd, Pickering. APARTMENT SIZE washer/dry- er. Maytag, all digital. 3 years old. Stackable, front load. $500 OBO. (905)492-0982 A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. A MATTRESS SET.King Ortho- pedic Pillow top set or Queen Set available. New in plastic. Cost $1,600.00 Sacrifice King $550.00/ Queen $250.00 647-271-5483. A1 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. FREE TO AIR. Sales, Installa- tions, Repairs, ViewSat-2000 Platimum, all models in-stock. Service and Sales. (905)999- 0362 AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, HANK'S APPLIANCES. TRUCK- LOAD EVENT! New Stainless Steel fridges only $499/up. New stoves $349/up. 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Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 2000 DODGE Grand Caravan, Sport Edition. Sale Price $8995/ Only 74,000kms. One owner, non-smoker. Quad seating, 3.8 litre engine. Front and rear air conditioning, Alloy wheels, fully loaded. Meticulously maintained from new. (Warranty). Priced for an immediate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com 2004 HYUNDAI SANTA FE GLS. $129- bi weekly + tx. Pmt. to Own - Automatic, 6 cylinder, 4 Wheel Drive. Every conceivable option possible, including leather interior and power moonroof. Only 69,000kms. Full service history. Meticulously maintained warran- ty. Happy New Year from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com ATV - 2000 ARCTIC CAT 300 4x4, very clean bike, Hi & Low & Extra Low range, manual 5 speed. Good working machine, Asking, $3900. (905)435-9960. 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I do everything AND I also bring my own cleaners.Weekly, Bi-Weekly & Saturday's (905) 995-2248 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 03, 2007, PAGE B5 A/Pwww.durhamregion.com AuctionsAuctionsAuctions CLASSIFIED INDEX real estate 100-155 business to business 156-169 rentals 170-196 leisure living 210-239 community notices 245-269 community services 270-299 merchandise 300-385 auto mart 400-470 careers/ help wanted 500-545 community help 550-575 services 700-790 adult 900-995 To place your Apartment for Rent call 905-683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Welcomes You to our Welcomes You to our Your ad will also be posted on our website on our website www.durhamregion.comwww.durhamregion.com Be a part of our IN-PAPER JOB FAIR + TRAINING EXPO supplement and let us put your employment & career training opportunities into the hands of every household in the Durham Region. 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HENDRIX F O O D S E R V I C E Equipment & S u p p l i e s T estimonial Ad spots are 3”x 6” for $725 Deadline: January 25th, 2007 Publishing: January 28, 2007 Call: Terri George 905-576-9335 ext. 2291 Fax: 905-579-4218 email:tgeorge@durhamregion.com Companies Participating to Date: • Laidlaw Transportation Services • G4S Security Services (Canada) Ltd. • Career School of Hair and Nails • Spherion Staffi ng Solutions • Greely Inc. • Primerica Financial Services • Adecco Staffi ng Services In-paper and On-lineIn-paper and On-line JOB FAIRJOB FAIR Terri Georg e , I would li k e t o s u b m i t s o m e f e e d b a c k o n t h e s u c c e s s of the On- L i n e / J o b F a i r I n s e r t . T h i s e v e n t h a s h e l p e d G4S Secu r i t y S e r v i c e s ( C a n a d a ) L t d . m a k e s i g n i f i cant progress i n i m p r o v i n g t h e s t a f f i ng levels o v e r a l l improving o u r s e r v i c e l e v e l s a n d o v e r a l l s e c u r i t y program. W e a r e q u i t e s a t i s f i ed with th e w o r k o f t h e Yourself an d t h e O s h a w a W e e k S t a f f . Peter Law r e n c e Regional B u s i n e s s S u p p o r t M a n a g e r G4S Secu r i t y S e r v i c e s ( C a n a d a ) L t d . Eastern R e g i o n Testimoni a l A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, January 03, 2007 www.durhamregion.com Death NoticesDeath NoticesDeath Notices WILLIAMS Sr., John R.- Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 29th, 2006, in his 79th year. Beloved husband for 57 years of Peggy Williams. Devoted father of John (Brenda), and Diane (Dan). Much loved Granddad to Richard, Maria, Michele, and Cassidy. Brother of Arthur (Sylvia), and Joan. Predeceased by his older brother, Paul. Family and friends will be welcomed at the McEachnie Funeral Home, 28 Old Kingston Rd., Ajax (Pickering Village) (905) 428-8488 on Thursday, January 4th, 2007 from 1-2:30 p.m. A service of remembrance will follow in the chapel. Should family and friends so desire, donations to a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. HOOPER John Philip Sr. 'Jack' (Lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church, Oshawa; retired employee of General Printers) Gone to be with his Lord, on Monday, January 1, 2007, in his 103rd year. Loving husband of the late Audrey (nee Martin) and the late Julia (nee Burton). Loving father of Dorothy and her husband Mendal Smith, Dan and his wife Ljuba Hooper, Calvin and his wife Bev Hooper, Daryl and his companion Melanie Hooper and the late Lloyd and Pauline Trick. Dear brother of Reta McRae, Stan and his wife Dorothy, Harold (Bud) and the late Cecil, Walter, Charles, Austin and George. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren and their families and by his son-in-law Cliff Trick and his wife Edie, his sisters-in-law Margaret and Betty. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held at a later date. Donations in memory of Jack made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Plan or a charity of choice would be appreciated and may be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOME,152 King St. E., Oshawa (905-433-5558). 'Seeing that God made six times more water than land. He must have wanted man to fish'. McCUAIG, George Will (Veteran W.W.II, First Hussars, Tank Corp) - at Soldier's Memorial Hospital, Orillia on Friday December 29, 2006 in his 84th year. George McCuaig of Gamebridge was the beloved husband of Doreen Stannard and the late Joan Cowie. Loving father of Lynda Sutherland (Fred) of Lakefield, Peter (Deb Cross) of Brechin, Anne of Fenelon Falls, David of Gamebridge, and Kristine Moore (Ken) of Ajax. Dear grandfather of Andrew (Darcy) and Elizabeth Sutherland, Kelly and Kirk McCuaig, Joan and Jack Moore. Son of the late Peter and Elsie McCuaig and brother of the late Kathleen Dure, Marian Campbell and Edith Clayton. The family will receive friends at the MANGAN FUNERAL HOME, Beaverton on Tuesday from 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Funeral service will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 54 Bolsover Road on Wednesday at 2p.m. Interment St. Andrew's Cemetery, Bolsover. The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. Online condolences welcome at www.manganfuneralhome.com ROUSSY, Emilia (1931-2006) - It is with great sadness the family announces Emilia's passing on Fr iday, December 29th, 2006 in her 76th year. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remem- bered by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Louis. Dearly loved mother of Louise (Ken), Rita, Henri, Yvon, Rose (Jim), Ginette (Roland) and Lina. Adoring grandmother to 13 and great grandmother to 6. Sister of Alexina and Marie Jeanne. Prede- ceased by Carmel, Aimee, Marieanne, Bellaand Yvonne. She will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Emilia was a special person with a cherished smile and a kind word for everyone; she will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Friends and family may visit at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME,847 King St. West, (905-721-1234) on Wednesday, January 3rd from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thurs- day, January 4th at 11:00 am. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, me- morial donations in Emilia's memory may be made to the Diabetes Association or The Heart and Stroke Foundation. LINTHORNE, Raymond "Ray"- Peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, December 28th, 2006. Ray beloved husband of Sherrin. Devoted Dad to Mike and Catherine. Lovingly remembered by his brother Doug, sister Joyce and father-in-law Fred. The family will receive friends at the ACCET- TONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday, January 5th, 2007 from 7-9p.m. Private Family Service. If so desired donations made to the Heart and Stroke Founda- tion in Ray's memory would be greatly appreciated by his family.VESTERS,Theodora [Dora] "Gentle woman, peaceful dove You taught us wisdom, you taught us love" Entered into rest at Sunnycrest Nursing Home on Monday January 1, 2007 in her 93rd year. Theo- dora, beloved wife of the late Anthony. Loving mother of Martin [Thea], Rica [George], Bill [Anne], Marie [Guy], John [Dianne], Tony, Hank [Pam], Netty [the late Gino], Mike [Barb], and mother-in- law of Fred [the late Wilma], also predeceased by her son Ted. Loving sister of Martin Pittens of Oshawa, and Anna VanderHyden of Holland. Lov- ing grandmother and great-grandmother of many. The family will receive friends at the W.C. TOWN FUNERAL CHAPEL, 110 Dundas Street East, Whitby (905-668-3410) from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm on Friday January 5, 2007. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish, 91 Rib- blesdale Drive, Whitby on Saturday, January 6, 2007at 10:00 am. Interment, Resurrection Ceme- tery. In memoriam, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. May she rest in peace and Let the perpetual light shine upon her. Call to book your classified ad today or simply check your classifieds online at durhamregion.com PAGE B7 ◆ NEWS A DVERTISER ◆ January 3, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Looking for stars as young actors strut their stuff The Making of a Miracle follows the cast and crew of ‘The Miracle Worker’ from start to finish, to find out just what is really involved in a com- munity theatre production. The Borelians Com- munity 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 (in early 2007) through www.videodurhamregion. com. In the second part of the series, she looks at audi- tions. By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Outside the lower hall in Port Perry’s Town Hall 1873, a group of children are milling about, anxiously awaiting their turn in auditions for the many children’s parts in ‘The Miracle Worker’. In the hall, director and co-producer Carey Nicholson and stage manager Mike Khashmanian are working together on auditions for the play, hoping to find just the right people for the right parts. I’m along to see what it’s all about. It’s a Sunday night and we’ll see children and, later on, adults who’d like a chance to appear in the play. The coveted roles are, of course, those of Annie Sullivan, the teacher, and Helen, the girl who is blind and deaf and cannot speak, but keeps her family off kilter with her wild behaviour. “I’m looking for key things,” says Nicholson. “I’m looking for energy. I’m looking for direct- ablity. Are they directable, are they really shy in which case this is probably not a good thing.” Through word games, she plays with the girls, stressing the fun of the situation. The children line up in a row, read a gibberish rhyme, act it out without words, convey emotions with their faces only, something vitally important for the girl who would be Helen. Nicholson has them walk about the room pretending to be molecules, expanding and contracting or playing follow the leader, with each girl coming up with an action for the others to imitate. “I want to know how well they play,” Nicholson said. “I don’t like spelling things out until I have to.” Several children have prepared readings. “It tells me the initiative of the performer,” Nicholson said. “The words aren’t important. It is what they are telling me about themselves. It also shows they took the time to read and follow the instructions on the audition notice.” Before she lets them go, she tells them that in theatre there is no right or wrong, just a sense of people and how they work together. She stresses that if they aren’t chosen, it isn’t due to their talent but the fact they might not be right for this play. She’s impressed with a couple of girls, but particularly Eliza Brown, a petite girl with a very expressive face, an important asset for Helen who only has one spoken line in the play but must make her thoughts and feelings known with her actions. Then it’s the adults’ turn. There are no games but Nicholson has them go over their prepared readings in different voices and emotions and has them read from the script. She likes Jane McLaren who reads for the role of Annie. She does accents and is a sign language interpreter, a nice touch since Annie teaches Helen the signs of the alpha- bet. While McLaren was reading the script, she was also signing. Nicholson also pays attention to the height of the women and children auditioning, since there has to be a clear height difference between Annie, the adult, and Helen, the child. After a couple of hours, the auditions are over. There’s no one left to see. I’ve enjoyed the process, especially seeing the actors, young and adult, putting their all into following Nicholson’s direc- tions. Another night of auditions beckons but Nichol- son is pleased. “I think I have Helen, I think I have two Helens and I have an Annie. But you never know what a second night of auditions will bring.” A week later, Nicholson reports that she’s cast everyone but Capt. Keller, Helen’s father, whom she hopes to have cast before the read-through of the script in November. Not surprisingly, she’s gone with Eliza, of Sea- grave, “with the face,” as Helen. Her understudy is Kayla Bacon of Uxbridge. McLaren, of Port Perry, will be Annie. These actors will work closely together over the next several months, getting to know each other and getting to feel comfortable with each other. They’ll have to, since their roles call for much physical action as Annie and Helen battle it out, both men- tally and physically. Annette Stokes-Harris will be Kate Keller. Aidan Serres, of Port Perry, plays James, Helen’s half brother. Vivien Lee, also of Port Perry, is Aunt Ev. Lee Laycoe, of Port Perry, is the servant Viney. Mark Williamson, Port Perry, is Annie’s younger brother, played in flashbacks from the orphanage they grew up in and where he died. Jenny Fisher, from Pickering, will be Martha, the young servant girl, and Eamon Murphy, Uxbridge, will be Percy, the young servant boy. Rob Smith, of Whitby, plays the doctor, Brad Shultz, of Whitby, is Anag- nos, the director of the Perkins Institute, where the Kellers go to find a teacher. Also in the play will be Krista LaFraugh, Sea- grave, Oliviah Paty, Whitby, Marisa de Souza, Port Perry, and Brenna Williamson, Port Perry, as orphans. Nicholson eventually finds an actor for Capt. Keller and it’s Michael Serres, Aidan’s dad, who recently just finished a role in the Borelians’ pro- duction of Noel Coward’s Hay Fever. Oh, there is actually one more role to fill, that of Belle, the family dog. Nicholson is looking for a friendly, laid-back dog that won’t get upset by being on stage for a brief time or being kept back- stage the rest of the play. Up next in the production and this series is the read-through of the script, with the entire cast and some of the crew in attendance. Christy Chase/ News Advertiser photo Young actors, from left, Jenny Fisher, Kayla Bacon and Brenna Williamson, audition for ‘The Miracle Worker’ being presented by the Borelians in the winter of 2007. 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