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Terry Clayton, Chairman of the Police Services Board, and Durham Regional Police (DRPS) Chief Mike Ewles on Dec. 5 were before the com- mittee to ask for money to make what they called urgent repairs. The DRPS wants to replace its un- interruptible power supply (UPS) sys- tem and repair the entrances to the Ajax/ Pickering community police of- fice. The UPS system provides continu- ous power to computer and com- munications systems in the event of a power outage. The current system is 17 years old and has exceeded its recommended life. A new one would cost $280,000. If the system failed it could have serious consequences, Chief Ewles said. “The entire 911 system would shut down,” he explained. “It’s a real significant safety risk.” Repairs to the Pickering station, at a cost of $218,000, and in particular the access ramp and front door, are need- ed because of heaving and cracks. Chief Ewles said it is a safety hazard noted by the occupational health and safety committee. “It is a significant risk to pedestrian traffic,” he said. The men asked that financing for these projects be provided from any available 2007 surplus related to the police budget. The committee recommended to Regional Council that the money to replace the UPS system be approved. But, before funds for the front and rear entrance repairs are provided, the committee wants to have an engi- neer do an inspection to ensure that the heaving isn’t a building design flaw. Final submissions, judge’s charge this week By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Jurors are expected to begin deliberations in the second- degree murder trial of Neven Belic Thursday. Members of the panel learned Monday morning they’re nearing the end of the trial, which began in Supe- rior Court in Whitby Nov. 6. Defence counsel Laurence Cohen announced Monday morning he would not be presenting evidence at the conclu- sion of the Crown’s case. Mr. Belic, of Toronto, is accused of pulling a gun in a pub on the Oshawa campus of Durham College and firing the shots that killed Eu- gene “Dwayne” Moses, of Ajax, and wounded two other young men on April 3, 2004. In addition to the mur- der charge he faces two counts of aggravated assault. The Crown alleges Mr. Belic was among a group of young men who piled out of a rented SUV limousine and strode into the pub, which was hosting a live-to-air broadcast by a hip hop radio station. Some witnesses at this trial said the young men intentionally bumped into other patrons, including Mr. Moses. Tensions mounted prior to a show- down between two groups and then chaos erupted in the bar when the fatal shots rang out, jurors heard. Justice Bruce Glass said that follow- ing closing statements by the pros- ecution and defence he’ll likely read his instructions to the jury members Thursday, after which they’d be se- questered until they reach a verdict. Case in college killing goes to jury Thursday Native activist wants funding for consultation on lands By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Before any plans are drawn up and before any bulldozers are aligned on Seaton, the City of Pickering must consult with First Nations, says a local activist. “I’ve been trying to tell them that for 10 years now and they’re still not listen- ing,” David Grey Eagle Sanford said in an interview. Mr. Sanford believes the First Nations deserve full and transparent consulta- tion on all land issues involving indig- enous peoples, including the Pickering Official Plan (OP) review. Now that the Seaton land exchange is complete, Mr. Sanford wants to make sure that hap- pens, and requests funding so he can put together a team of independent First Nations’ leaders and lawyers to go over the material. He asked for the funding in a letter to the planning and development department. “Our history is not for sale to anyone and without our total involvement on this project (it) would be denying us our entitled human rights,” he wrote. Catherine Rose, the City’s planning and development manager, said First Na- tions’ input has been an area identified through a number of recent planning studies and environmental assessments as “a group that needs to be brought in on a consultation on whatever major planning project is under way.” In September, Council asked the planning department to report back with more details on the consultation plan for the public and First Nations, and Ms. Rose said it should be ready around mid-January. As for funding, Ms. Rose said Mr. Sanford’s request will be conveyed to Council, but ”to my knowledge, the City has not funded any group or individual to participate in a planning process.” She mentioned the City has invited Mr. Sanford to come in and discuss the OP, but they’re still awaiting his response. He said he doesn’t want to simply come to Pickering and talk about his ideas for fear the City would consider it a consultation. “Consultation is about fairness and this has nothing to do with fairness,” he said. Pickering asked to consult with First Nations on Seaton Photo by Jennifer Roberts PICKERING — Hannah Reid, 11, and her eight-year-old sister, Sophie, enjoyed learning how to weave at the Christmas Craft Club sponsored by the Pickering Museum Village. The workshop ran at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Saturday afternoon. John Mantha illustration Neven Belic listens to testimony during his second-degree murder court case. Local educators applaud move By Reka Szekely rszekely@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A move from the provincial government to try to ban trans fats from school cafeterias and vending machines is a step in the right direction, say local educators and health advocates. “That’s excellent, especially for the high schools, where kids are just jumping on the cafeteria food,” said Ana Ma- zhar, project co-ordinator for Durham’s Child Nutrition Project. The organization assists public and Catholic schools in providing free healthy breakfasts and snacks at 73 sites in the region. On Dec. 5, Education Min- ister Kathleen Wynne intro- duced the bill to drop trans fats from food and beverages sold in schools earlier this week. Trans fats are found in processed oils used in things such as potato chips, cook- ies and french fries and have been associated with an in- creased risk of coronary heart disease. “Getting rid of trans fats in our schools and providing students with healthier foods can help reduce rates of child obesity and help improve students’ readiness to learn,” said Ms. Wynne in the Ontar- io Legislature on Wednesday. According to a 2004 study, 28 per cent of Ontarians aged two to 17 are labelled as over- weight or obese. If the bill passes, some foods that contain small amounts of trans fats, such as beef, lamb and dairy products, would be exempt, as would special events like pizza days, though the Minister said she encour- ages healthier alternatives. Luigia Ayotte, programs su- perintendent for the Durham District School Board, said cafeterias are increasingly of- fering healthier options like more fruits and vegetables, salads and grilled chicken. And some of the board’s schools are already ahead of the pack. At Central Collegiate in Os- hawa, students can assist the chef in food preparation as part of their course work. The school has done away with foods that are not part of Can- ada’s food guide. Ms. Ayotte agrees that the legislation could only help. “Anything that will give us more resources and ini- tiatives that provide healthy programs is great,” she said. Ms. Mazhar said she’d like to see the government remove pop from schools as well. “It’s so easy for the kids to get the money to get pop from (the vending machines) and move on to the cafeteria and get more junk food,” she said, adding that at high schools without breakfast programs, students will often grab a pop for breakfast. Ms. Ayotte adds it’s im- portant that students make the right choices outside of school as well. “Along with removing things, we have to do a lot of educating because we want to make sure they’re making the right choices.” Quality Education Today — For Tomorrow www.durham.edu.on.ca Great Beginnings...Great Beginnings... PRE-REGISTRATIONPRE-REGISTRATION Telephone pre-registration for the Kindergarten Program at the Durham District School Board will take place on Tuesday, January 15, 2008 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Durham District School Board Children eligible for Junior Kindergarten programs must be four (4) years of age by December 31, 2008. Children eligible for Senior Kindergarten programs must be five (5) years of age by December 31, 2008. If the number of children pre-registered for Junior or Senior Kindergarten exceeds the accepted class limit, some students may be transported to another school. AJAX SCHOOLS Alexander Graham Bell PS............905-683-7368 Applecroft PS................................905-428-2775 Bolton C. Falby PS........................905-683-6240 Cadarackque PS............................905-428-2347 Carruthers Creek PS......................905-683-0921 Claremont PS................................905-649-2000 Dr. Roberta Bondar PS..................905-686-1081 Duffin’s Bay PS .............................905-683-6023 Eagle Ridge PS .............................905-426-4463 Lakeside PS..................................905-686-3014 Lester B. Pearson PS.....................905-427-4658 Lincoln Alexander PS....................905-619-0357 Lincoln Avenue PS........................905-683-4941 Lord Elgin PS................................905-683-3581 Nottingham PS..............................905-683-0536 Roland Michener PS.....................905-686-5437 Southwood Park PS......................905-683-5230 Terry Fox PS .................................905-686-2135 Valley View PS..............................905-683-6208 Westney Heights PS......................905-427-7819 PICKERING SCHOOLS Altona Forest PS ..........................905-839-9900 Bayview Heights PS......................905-839-1146 E.B. Phin PS .................................905-509-2277 Fairport Beach PS.........................905-839-1451 Frenchman’s Bay PS .....................905-839-1131 Gandatsetiagon PS........................905-831-1868 Glengrove PS................................905-839-1771 Highbush PS.................................905-839-5289 Maple Ridge PS............................905-420-4103 Rosebank Road PS........................905-509-2274 Sir John A. Macdonald PS............905-839-1159 Valley Farm PS .............................905-428-6337 Vaughan Willard PS......................905-839-1931 Westcreek PS................................905-509-5437 William Dunbar PS .......................905-420-5745 For more information regarding your child’s school designation, please contact our Property and Planning Department at 905-666-6434. 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SKU: 10096058 Mac’s robbed at gunpoint Metroland Durham Region Media Group Region wants to know if funding is a local responsibility By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Thousands of lives could be at risk if funding for marine search-and-rescue is cut, say two local groups. The Durham Regional Police Ser- vices Board informed the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (COMRA) and the Pickering Auxiliary Rescue Asso- ciation (PARA) that due to budget cuts the funding for their organizations is no longer available. Without money from the Region, both COMRA and PARA, which spe- cialize in marine search-and-rescue, say they won’t be able to continue to operate. “We are here today to hopefully come to some agreement to reinstate these funds,” COMRA commander Glynis Withyman told the Region’s fi- nance and administration committee on Dec. 5. According to COMRA and PARA, marine traffic during the boating sea- son is 3,720 vessels through Durham waterways. They estimate more than 7,500 per- sons are on the water in a typical boat- ing season. They average 45 calls a year and both organizations also at- tend community events and educate the public about boating safety, Ms. Withyman said. The issue of COMRA funding came up during last year’s budget delibera- tions and $23,000 was added to the police services’ budget on a number of conditions. Local municipalities Os- hawa, Whitby, Clarington had to kick in funding and COMRA had to have an audited financial statement. This year, each of the organizations is looking for about $37,000 from the Region. “The police have boats and helicop- ters and an agreement with Toronto,” said Regional Chairman Roger Ander- son. “This is more than just giving them money. We have other sources of ser- vices.” A letter of support for COMRA and PARA was sent to finance and admin- istration from the Commodore of the Whitby Yacht Club, Jim McMaster. “I know well the pressures at budget time,” the letter reads. “The cutting of this line item I believe to be a very poor decision in the long run.” It goes on to say that it will cost the police more to match the service and presents a very real risk of human tragedy, especially in the spring when the water is cold and survival time is short. Scugog Mayor and chairwoman of the finance and administration com- mittee, Marilyn Pearce, said the Re- gion needs to look into the long-term plans for the two organizations. “We need to get it sorted out,” Mayor Pearce said. “I don’t know if it’s even a Regional responsibility.” The committee asked the police ser- vices board to revisit the issue and come back with a report. 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Durham Region Marina statistics Port of Newcastle - 260 slips in use and 100 to 150 visitors during the season Port of Darlington - 130 slips in use and 500 to 600 launches during the season Oshawa Harbour - currently a commercial port, but plans for a marina are in the works Whitby Marina - 450 slips in use and 900 launches during the boating season Whitby Yacht Club - 240 slips in use and 30 to 40 day launchers Frenchmans Bay Yacht Club - 150 slips in use The Pickering Yacht Club - 80 slips in use Swans Marina - 200 slips in use Drunk driving busts soar as RIDE campaign continues DURHAM — Durham police continue to shake their heads as the number of drunk drivers snared during the annual Festive RIDE campaign continues to climb. “I can’t even begin to figure out what these people are thinking,” Sergeant Paul McCurbin said as he mulled the results of Week 3 of the holiday blitz. “The message has been out there long enough: You don’t drink and drive.” Officers working at RIDE stops throughout Durham last week charged 24 more motorists with drinking and driving offences, a spike that nearly dou- bled the total number of charges laid so far this year. “This year we’ve stopped 6,410 ve- hicles and we’ve got 53 people charged with impaired driving.” Cops have also issued 80 temporary licence suspensions to drivers found to have enough alcohol in their systems to register a warning on roadside breath tests and have caught 22 G1 and G2 drivers who are not supposed to have any alcohol in their systems while at the wheel. Correction Due to an editing error, the name of the person who took the photo, Aidan and his friends hanging out, Dec. 5 issue of the Ajax Pickering News Ad- vertiser, was wrong. Richard Skelton took the photo. The News Advertiser regrets the error. FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGS durhamregion. typepad.com BLOG ENTER LAUGHING ...then stay a while drinfo.ca/croneblog.htmlCOLUMNIST NEIL CRONE PAGE A4 X N EWS ADVERTISER X December 12, 2007A/P Your Ajax Pickering Business Community Remembering Our Troops at Christmas Time God and the soldier, we alike adore. In times of danger, not before. The danger past and all confl ict righted, God is forgotten, the soldier slighted. 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Where can you get unbeatable deals from local businesses? +gst PAGE A5 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 12, 2007 A/P AJ Groen/ News Advertiser photo A blast of winter PICKERING — A crossing guard works the corner of Bayly Street and Harwood Avenue during a snowsquall Tuesday. Durham police reported no major incidents, despite a blast of snow, freezing rain and ice pellets that swept across the region mid-morning. “It’s been fairly calm,” said Sergeant Paul McCurbin. Councillor picks up tab for Denise House By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A Christmas lights tour for the women and children of Denise House may have been saved for this year, but Regional staff says free, chartered buses are out. The tour for the residents of the emergency shelter in Oshawa for abused women and their children has been a Christmas tradition for eight years. In the past, Oshawa Transit provided a bus and an op- erator volunteered to drive. McDonald’s restaurant came on board, providing free snacks, and in recent years Wal-Mart began donating gifts to add to those purchased from the Oshawa Transit drivers’ social fund. But, when local transit systems amalgamated to create Durham Region Transit (DRT) in Jan. 2006, free charters were out. “We had more flexibility within our local systems,” said DRT deputy manager Phil Meagher. “Now we answer to the Region and we have to be very cognizant of the funds we have available.” DRT gets countless requests for free buses, Mr. Meagher said, and Council in 2006 directed that free buses the local municipalities used to provide are no longer viable and have to be charted. Jim Mullins, the president of DRT’s social committee, said when he called to make arrangements for the tour this year he was told there would be no free bus. “It isn’t so much the money, it’s the whole principle of it,” Mr. Mullins said. “It’s a real downfall to the whole amalgam- ated system.” He ended up speaking to Oshawa Regional Councillor John Henry, who told Mr. Mullins to book the charter and send the bill directly to him. “When I found out about this it was my pleasure to help,” Coun. Henry said. “I can’t make the changes, but I can help.” He said it wasn’t a huge deal; he just likes Christmas and wanted to help out. The Denise House charter worked out well, Mr. Meagher said. But many other events and organizations are also look- ing for a free bus. The Region does offer free transit to veterans and active servicemen and women on Remembrance Day and War- rior’s Day in August. Free service is also offered to riders on New Years, a portion of which is sponsored by Ontario Power Generation. But beyond that, to give free charters would be too much for the new system, which is facing a $2.3-million deficit, he said. “When it was a smaller municipal system and we only managed 40 or 50 buses it was easier to make stuff like that happen,” he explained. “But now that it’s the Region we get requests from every- body.” Lights tour on, but no free buses from transit Sudoku It’s fun It’s challenging It’s addictive!durhamregion.comNOW ONLINE 48 1 7 8 6 7 3 576 1 86 9 5 6 7 687 3 91 4 19 24 Check it out at T he Internet really is the ultimate ‘mirror, mirror on the wall’. Unerringly, it will have an an- swer to virtually anything I can ask of it. ‘What is the popula- tion of Guam?’ ‘Why are leaves green?’ ‘How much wood would a woodchuck chuck...?’ etc. etc. It’s also, of course, a magic mirror and, like Snow White, Narcissus and any number of embarrassed individuals on YouTube, one needs to be care- ful what one asks for and how much time one spends there. Make no mistake, it’s a form of enchantment. Wonderful and terrible at the same time. And like all mirrors, the Internet, and our use of it, is a perfect and honest reflection of the individ- ual with his fingers on the keys. To that end a person’s ‘his- tory’, that electronic paper trail of where we go and what we do and who we do it with on the Internet, is remarkably telling. As ubiquitous as pornography is on the web, for instance, it is very difficult to navigate to it accidentally. Mirror, mirror indeed. Luckily, for most of us males anyway, the ‘history’ fold- er, is not only comprehensive, but blessedly erasable. There is almost a Catholicism involved in this feature. An ab- solution, of sorts, by hitting the delete key. Of course, before that can happen, we have to face our sins. We have to confess. We have to open the history folder and confront our transgressions. And in so doing, believe me, a lapsed Mackerel Snapper like myself can almost hear the grate of the panel being slid open to reveal the shaded and silhouett- ed profile of the waiting priest’s ear. ‘Father forgive me for I have sinned... I visited BigGals.com four times in the past week.’ ‘No worries my son. Select all and hit the delete key. Now go, and click no more.’ Wow. Instant tabula rasa. I told you it was magic. I wonder though, if things would be different if our ‘history’ folder were not so disposable? If instead of hidden away on the hard drive the places we went to and the things we looked at were catalogued boldly and clearly for all to see on our desktop. Wouldn’t that be revealing? Well, to tell you the truth, I think they already are. I think the things we do in this life, every experience we have, every thought we hold and how we feel about it all, our ‘history folder’, is very plainly stamped upon our hearts and spirits and, inevitably, our faces. Most of us are nothing more than walking, strutting, shambling, shuffling ‘history folders’. It’s all there, the good and the bad. The saint and the sinner. The ‘Salvation Army’ and the ‘Salivation Army’. All of it. Yet there are those who seem unencumbered by the weight of all that, who walk with a lighter step, live with such obvious joy. I think, if I can fall back into my computer analogy, it’s be- cause they’ve adopted a dif- ferent operating system. They no longer have a history folder. They have a present and a fu- ture folder and in those are only items that make them feel good. Delights and dreams. Happi- ness and hopes. And there is no delete key. There is no need. What’s done is done. They don’t save that stuff on the ‘heart’ drive. They still use the mirror, mirror on the wall, but when you look for beauty, when you expect joy, what do you think shows up? Durham resident Neil Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves some of his best lines for his columns. He is currently starring in the CBC hit sitcom, Little Mosque on the Prairie. Follow Neil’s BLOG drinfo.ca/croneblog.html 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. 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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. We all have our own history folders Neil Crone enter laughing EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY IN THE COMMUNITY Ignorance still persists surrounding HIV and AIDS I t’s a shame but AIDS advocacy continues to be a struggle in Durham Region. One would think that people would listen, considering an estimated 33.2 million people have the disease. Last year the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimat- ed that AIDS killed more than 25 million people since 1981. So when the AIDS Committee of Durham Region held a re- gional conference, it was disappointing that is was so poorly attended by area politicians. Provincial Minister of Health George Smitherman was in attendance along with Ajax MPP Joe Dickson and Clarington councillor Willie Woo. No other politicians attended the event. It’s disheartening that none of the Region’s mayors or re- gional councillors chose to attend this important conference. “For the size of our agency we put together a very compre- hensive program with international presenters,” said Peter Richtig, the executive director of the AIDS Committee of Dur- ham Region. “We are disappointed the Region doesn’t see this as a con- tribution to the health and well-being of the people in the region.” People would like to think that HIV/AIDS is a problem that doesn’t touch Durham. That’s not the case. There have been 227 cases of HIV/AIDS in Durham between 1991 and 2003. There have been 89 AIDS-related deaths from 1991 to 2001. Mr. Richtig also took a pot shot at the federal government for what he feels has been a lack of funding. “In April 2005 we were chronically under-funded,” Mr. Richtig said. “We got very little money, but in the past two-and-a-half years, Mr. Smitherman has more than doubled our funding.” Put aside the Liberal-Conservative politicking and it’s obvi- ous there is still a stigma that surrounds AIDS. Unlike other deadly diseases there is often a reluctance from the public and politicians to discuss this issue. But it’s that ignorance that has allowed AIDS to be the largest pandemic to affect our planet. Reader urges public apology to Maurice Brenner To the editor: Re: Nov. 25 editorial, ‘Mau- rice Brenner Issue far from over’ Our family lives in Ward 2. We moved from Ward 1 and proudly supported Maurice Brenner for many elections. What happened to this former councillor is not only wrong but a manipulation of our democratic process. If the lack of logic as to why a complaint needed to be filed after City staff investigated and were satisfied is not enough to wonder, the fact that it took over one full term of council, beginning before the 2003 elec- tion, when these documents found there way out of the City illegally, to end up before the Crown and police again just before the 2006 election be- comes even clearer. Had this not happened Mr. Brenner would either still be a council- lor or even the mayor. So, while the courts found Mr. Brenner not guilty of breach of trust, there was a crime, not on the part of Maurice Brenner, but by a City insider who stood to gain while the rest of us, including Mr. Brenner, had something to lose. We believe that justice was served and a public apology should be made to Maurice and his family. Willesley Grant and Mauricia Rosales Pickering City should pay Maurice Brenner’s defence costs To the editor: Re: ‘Pickering won’t pay Brenner’s legal fees’, Nov. 21 News Advertiser. Council decided taxpay- ers should not pay for former councillor Maurice Brenner’s legal fees citing that’s what res- idents are saying. I do not understand their logic or lack of conscience. My family sent a letter to them supporting Mr. Brenner. It reads, “We have been follow- ing the charges levied against former Councillor Maurice Brenner. We have also noticed the full acquittal that was ren- dered. For someone who has sacrificed so much to serve the community with such passion, caring, and dedication, it sure seems as though he did not get a fair shake. It is usually very difficult to say politician, integrity, passion, honesty and dedication in one sentence, all of which Maurice Brenner has demonstrated. As residents of Pickering, we think it’s only fair that the City Of Pickering take up the cost of his legal defence.” I have spoken to many of our neighbours who feel as we do. The Council vote does not reflect our views. Shame on you. Anatole and Hazel-Ann Frank Pickering Priorities misplaced with Grey Cup copter flight To the editor: How dare Durham Region waste the taxpayers’ dollars on the stupidity of transferring the Grey Cup from Hamilton to To- ronto? We are faced with tax hikes, poverty and homelessness, yet the Region sees fit to spend thousands of tax dollars on To- ronto and Hamilton parties. Will someone please get real and face the needs of our own community first! Bill Nagtzaam Oshawa submitted photo Taylor’s a cut above the rest That’s not a strange tie Taylor Stave of Pickering is wearing. The Grade 6 student at Highbush Public School grew her hair long to make a donation to the Pantene Beautiful Lengths program. Taylor’s 10-inch ponytail will help provide wigs for cancer patients. To see more photos from residents across Durham and to submit your own, visit citizens- eye.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. /4& PAGE A6 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 12, 2007P This Week’s Question: Do you believe it’s better to give than to receive? I’d rather receive I prefer to give Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Given our recent blast of winter weather, how have you found snow removal in Durham Region? Good Average Poor Total votes: 217 Good: 49 % Poor: 31 % Average: 20 % ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 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. Adults 50+ Join the Rouge Hill Seniors Club for Bid Euchre Mondays at 6:45 pm Call 905.420.4660 ext. 6302 Get December for FREE! Pickering Recreation Complex offers incredible holiday specials Call for details 905.683.6582 DATE MEETING TIME Dec. 17 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 3 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Jan. 7 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Your input is important. Public and stakeholder consultation opportunities will start January 2008. City staff have prepared a Draft Pesticide Use By-law. Public and stakeholder involvement is important. Details about opportunities to provide input will be promoted and start in January 2008. Call 905.420.4660 ext. 5221 for more information. The Draft Pesticide Use By-law can be viewed at cityofpickering.com. DRAFT PESTICIDE USE BY-LAW CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) 905.420.2222 December 24 8:30 am – 12 noon December 25 & 26 CLOSED December 31 8:30 am – 12 noon January 1 CLOSED January 1 2 pm – 4 pm Mayor's New Year’s Day Levee RECREATION COMPLEX 905.683.6582 December 24 7 am – 12 noon December 25 & 26 CLOSED December 31 7 am – 5 pm 7 pm – 9 pm New Year’s Eve Event January 1 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX POOL 905.683.6582 December 22, 23, 29, 30 1 pm – 4 pm & 7 pm – 9 pm December 24, 27, 28 Jan. 2, 3, 4 OPEN (Call Complex for swim times) December 25, 26 CLOSED December 31 1 pm – 4 pm 7 pm – 9 pm New Year’s Eve Free Swim January 1 CLOSED January 2, 3, 4 OPEN (Call Complex for swim times) DUNBARTON POOL 905.831.1260 December 21 – Jan. 2 inclusive CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE December 27, 28, Jan. 2, 3, 4 1 pm – 3 pm Tim Horton’s Free Skate December 25 & 26 CLOSED December 31 7 pm – 9 pm New Year’s Eve Free Skate January 2 CLOSED PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE 905.683.8401 December 22 – January 7 CLOSED PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES CENTRAL BRANCH & PETTICOAT CREEK December 24 9:30 am – 1 pm December 25, 26 CLOSED December 31 9:30 am – 1 pm January 1 CLOSED CLAREMONT, GREENWOOD, WHITEVALE Contact branch for Holiday Hours After-Hours/Emergency Line City of Pickering After-Hours/Emergency Line 905.683.4319 Request for Proposal No. RFP-1-2008 Prequalification of General Contractors PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE HOTEL RESTORATION PROJECT Sealed proposals will be received by the undersigned department for the above before 2:00 pm, local time: Monday, January 28, 2008 The bidder is responsible for delivering the proposal before the closing date and time and assumes the risk of any and all means of delivery be it by hand, mail or courier. Bidders who are short-listed as pre-qualified contractors by the City in this process will be invited to submit bids to a subsequent tender call on the work. A list of the pre-qualified contractors will be made available on the City’s website. The work consists of a timber framed structure built in the 1840’s with 1,070 square feet main floor and 1,070 square feet second floor. Existing building to be raised up, new concrete and stone foundation built, then building lowered onto new foundation. New timber plank framed wood shed and re-creation of two original porches. All aspects of museum quality restoration and traditional repairs such as replacement of cedar shingle roof, recreation of existing brick chimneys, exterior wood clapboard siding and exterior wood trim, traditional timber framing and joinery, single glazed double hung wood window restoration and duplication, wood door restoration and duplication, wood floors, interior wood trim, and original plaster, installation of three (3) vintage wood burning stoves. The contract will be based on the standard document CCDC2, 1994 stipulated price contract as modified by the City of Pickering between the Contractor and Owner. A preliminary estimate of approximate contract value is $500,000. Construction is scheduled to commence June 2008. Terms of Reference are available by fax request to Supply & Services 905.420.5313 and located on the 2nd Floor of the Pickering Civic Complex. Include complete bidder (company) name, address, telephone and facsimile number. Bidders should request Terms of Reference early as all bidder inquiries are to be made in writing before 2:00 pm local time Thursday, January 10, 2008. The Corporation of the City of Pickering Corporate Services Department Supply & Services, 2nd Floor One The Esplanade Pickering, Ontario LlV 6K7 Vera A. Felgemacher, CPP, CPPO, CPPB, CPM, CMM III Manager, Supply & Services cityofpickering.com/greatevents Celebrate WIN !WIN ! Pickering Nuclear Canadian Progress Club Durham Region Women Christmas Craft Club (Ages 5-12) Saturday, December 15th Pickering Recreation Complex 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm New crafts each week! Click to Reg today at cityofpickering.com For details call 905.420.4621 Mayor’s Light Tour (Adults 55+) Wednesday, December 12th See the website for bus information or call 905.420.6588 OPG Lunch & Movie (Adults 55+) Friday, December 14th 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm OPG Pickering Nuclear Information Centre Registration required call 905.837.7272 Family Storytime (Ages 2-6) Saturday, December 15th 10:00 am Pickering Central Library & Petticoat Creek Library Tim Horton’s Free Skate Thursday, December 27th & Friday, December 28th Wednesday, January 2nd through Friday, January 4th Pickering Recreation Complex 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm New Year’s Eve Family Countdown Monday, December 31st Pickering Recreation Complex 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Free Family Skate & Swim, Free Activities & Entertainment, Face Painters, Balloon Twisters, Crafts, New Year’s Countdown & More! Mayor’s New Year’s Day Levee Tuesday, January 1st Pickering City Hall 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Join Mayor Ryan & Members of Council to bring in the New Year! Enjoy Entertainment & Refreshments for the whole family, Balloon Twistology’s high energy show, the Town Crier & More! Plus, enter to win great prizes! Always a popular event, community music nights allow local performers an opportunity to showcase their talents. A differnent show each night! Thursday, December 13th Music Nights by Veridian City Hall, Council Chambers Concerts start at 7:00 pm $5 of every photo package will be donated to Pickering Animal Services to assist in the care and housing of sick and injured animals in Pickering PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA Pickering Animal Services in partnership with PetSmart is proud to present: PET PHOTOS WITH SANTA December 15th & 16th 11 am – 4 pm Pickering PetSmart (1899 Brock Rd) Free Family Skate in the Arena Free Family Swim in the Pool Free Family Activities & Entertainment Face Painters, Balloon Twisters & Crafts New Year’s Countdown & Much More! 905.683.6582 cityofpickering.com/greatevents Enter at the event to WIN our Fantastic Pickering Family Pack! PICKERING RECREATION COMPLEX 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Monday, December 31, 2007 Enter at the event for a chance to WIN a Nintendo Wii, iPOD, digital camera and other great prizes! Mayor David Ryan and Members of Pickering City Council request the pleasure of your company Tuesday, January 1, 2008 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Pickering City Hall Entertainment & Refreshments for the Family Featuring: Balloon Twistology’s high energy, black light balloon twisting show, The Town Crier & MORE! cityofpickering.com 905.420.4620s’royaM yaDs’raeYweN eeveL s’royaM yaDs’raeYweN eeveL BRING THE FAMILY TO THE 2008 ... cityofpickering.com LEISURE • AQUATICS • FITNESS Registration Begins Aquatics • November 29 Leisure • December 3 Programs Begin Aquatics • January 4 Leisure • January 21 Keep all candles away from the Christmas tree. Make sure the base of the tree is immersed in water at all times. Municipal Operations - an integrated service We are here to Serve You - Municipal Operations is responsible for an exceptionally wide range of vital services that ensure a high quality of life and safety throughout Pickering. These responsibilities include the repair and maintenance of roads, curbs, sidewalks, streetlights and storm sewers. It also includes winter control operations, and the maintenance of playgrounds, parks and sports fields, boulevard and parkland grass cutting, the maintenance of street trees and managing the City's municipal fleet. General inquiries please contact us by phone at 905.420.4660 ext. 5294 or by email: mpe@city.pickering.on.ca After hours: call 905.683.4319 to report dangerous conditions or any other Operations emergency. cityofpickering. com/animals 905.683.7575 SPECIAL HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Free Teen Stuff 13.19 Looking for a place to hang out over the holiday break? Bring your friends and hang out with us! We have some FREE activities for you to try out, after New Years but before you head back to school! WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre Games Room: Pool tables, X Box, PS2, Foosball, Air Hockey, Chess and more! THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm East Shore Community Centre Games Room: Pool table, Foosball, Air Hockey, PS2 and crafts! 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm East Shore Community Centre Games Room & Gym: Pool table, Foosball, Air Hockey, PS2, Basketball and more! FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2008 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Petticoat Creek Community Centre Games Room: Pool tables, X Box, PS2, Foosball, Air Hockey, Chess and more! City of Pickering photo I.D. required 905.420.6588 cityofpickering.com/teen PAGE A7 X N EWS ADVERTISER X December 12, 2007 P GET A 2008 SEASON PASS I T ’S TH E ON LY G I F T TH AT REQ UI RES AB O UT 10,000 km OF WRAPPI N G PAPER. You can’t get a bigger gift than the 2008 Canada’s Wonderland Season Pass. It’s been packed with a whole season’s worth of rides, shows and attractions, including the all-new BEHEMOTH, Canada’s biggest coaster. Buy now and Season Passes are only $79.95, or buy four or more, and they are only $74.94 each. Junior and Senior Passes are also available for $59.95. Every Season Pass comes with exclusive early ride times, early entrance to Splash Works, plus great discounts inside and outside the park. So give big this holiday season. Give a 2008 Canada’s Wonderland Season Pass. (Sorry, gift wrapping not included.) BUY NOW AND PAY NOTHING until March. Visit canadaswonderland.com for details. ©2007 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved. PAGE A8 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 12, 2007P Consultant believes facility could be safe if proper technology used By Jennifer Stone jstone@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Experts hired by the Municipality, as well as Municipal staff, have pointed out what a report calls “substantive issues” in the work done by Regional consultants who named Courtice as the preferred site for an incinerator. Regional Works Director Cliff Curtis, though, says while some of the issues raised by the peer reviewers will be re- viewed, there’s “nothing in the report that I would consider to be a show- stopper.” But, Clarington’s Regional Council- lors spent more time attempting to discredit the peer reviewers than actu- ally attempting to determine if there was any validity to the concerns raised, say some incinerator nay-sayers. That, they say, is in stark contrast to the re- actions of Mayor Jim Abernethy, and Regional Councillors Charlie Trim and Mary Novak when the Region’s consul- tants presented their results. “All of a sudden, (Councillors) Trim, Abernethy and Novak are asking a lot of questions, but they sat silent” when the Region’s consultants presented their report, said Wendy Bracken, a Newcastle resident who has been vo- cally opposed to the proposed incin- erator. “It was like they were trying to de- flect from what was being presented.” Last spring, Clarington hired a num- ber of consultants, to independently review the work done to date by the Regions of Durham and York on the environmental assessment into the proposed facility. All four reached a shared conclu- sion: two geographically diverse sites should be carried into the Request for Proposal stage, so that geography and technology could be considered together. That met with ire from Regional Councillor Mary Novak, who felt the peer reviewers had overstepped their bounds by making the recommenda- tion. She checked with a website for pro- fessional engineers, which indicated peer reviewing “does not include mak- ing or recommending changes.” That all three arrived at the same conclusion was also a problem for Coun. Novak. “My expectations were to deal strictly with a peer review of what was there,” she said. “It wasn’t my understanding that they would come forward with a different recommendation.” Taking two sites forward is simply not possible, said Mr. Curtis. What will happen is that, after the site is officially chosen, a site-specific risk assessment will be completed, at a cost of millions of dollars. It would be too costly to complete the study for two sites, he said. This is the second time they’ve re- ported back to Clarington councillors. Reports from all four peer reviewers were contained in Monday’s agenda. Each pointed to specific concerns, in- cluding that the Region’s consultants didn’t deal with advantages and dis- advantages for each site, but rather only rated each in comparison with the others. As well, the peer reviewers said there was not sufficient evidence available in terms of background air quality. That, said Dr. Tony van der Vooren of AMEC Americas Ltd., is an “issue of great concern to me.” Compared with one of the other proposed sites, in East Gwillimbury, the recommended site in Courtice, be- cause of the location of Hwy. 401 and other nearby industries, “has a higher load as an air shed than somewhere like (East) Gwillimbury ... Clarington’s probably closer to standards and hav- ing an issue than the (East) Gwillim- bury site.” But, pressed by councillors, Dr. van der Vooren said he did believe a “safe” incinerator could be built at the site, provided proper technology is used. “As long as we define safe as ‘could the facility meet all the necessary stan- dards?’, the short answer would be yes,” he said. Peer reviewers point out flaws in incinerator process The purple area shows the proposed location of an incinerator in Durham.‘As long as we define safe as ‘could the facility meet all the necessary standards?’, the short answer could be yes.’ DR. TONY VAN DER VOOREN Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Help firefighters deliver toys PICKERING — Kyle Mitchell, left, Neil Delory and Dave Higgins are pictured at Pickering Fire Hall 6 for the Pickering Firefighters As- sociation Annual Toy Drive. Donors can drop off a new toy for all ages at all Pickering firehalls. By Keith Gilligan kgilligan@durhamregion.com AJAX — Closing an entrance onto Old Kingston Road is one of 23 recommenda- tions in a draft study on how to improve Pickering Village. Other recommendations in the study include improving pedestrian and cy- cling links, creating an arts and cultural hub in the area around Memorial Park, putting in a traffic median on Kingston Road near Hewison Court in an attempt to slow down traffic, and establishing a Heritage Conservation District for prop- erties along Old Kingston Road. Tom Goodeve, a senior policy planner for the Town of Ajax, said the final report should be before council in March. An open house was held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 in the Village Community Cen- tre. Mr. Goodeve noted there’s a “desire as development goes forward that the strong character (of the Village) is main- tained.” He said the intersection of Old Kings- ton Road at Kingston Road, near the McEachnie Funeral Home, could be closed and an urban square created. Motorists travelling westbound could get onto Old Kingston Road at Linton Avenue, he added. Wards 1 and 2 Regional Councillor Scott Crawford questioned how closing the intersection would affect businesses. “To keep retail viable is to keep that in- tersection open,” Coun. Crawford stated. “I find this detrimental to go down to Linton and back track.” A task force would be set up to ensure the “various initiatives don’t lie on the shelf. This is a living, breathing docu- ment,” stated Mr. Goodeve. “This is a community document we don’t want languishing.” The area around Memorial Park in- cludes the Village Arena, a library branch, the Village Community Centre and the Pickering and Village Seniors’ Centre. The Town is currently doing a recreation master study, looking at the use of the buildings near the park. “The Village is seen as the arts and cul- ture hub of the community,” Mr. Goodeve said. Wards 3 and 4 Regional Councillor Colleen Jordan supported the idea of a task force. “The potential is there, we just need to do the work to get to the vision we have in mind,” she said. Ajax is looking at ways to improve Pickering Village. Study looks at future of Pickering Village DURHAM — A $150,000 gift to UOIT from Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life insurance companies will benefit students through a new en- dowment and spruce up the campus with a new sculpture. The company is contributing $100,000 towards the creation and in- stallation of a sculpture called ‘Gate to the Future’. It will symbolize the entrance or gate to the future through transformation, research and knowl- edge. As well, $50,000 will go towards an endowment to support Bachelor of Commerce students in need of fi- nancial assistance. The Province will match that, creating a $100,000 endow- ment. “As symbolized in the ‘Gate to the Future’ sculpture-- making positive changes through research and knowl- edge-- our gift will assist the university in moving from the drawing board to reality, and help students move from academia towards promising careers,” said Dan Hostick, regional director of The Resource Centre for Great-West in Central Ontario, in a statement. UOIT donation will beautify campus Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo It’s raining Teddy bears OSHAWA — Saginaw Spirit goaltender and Pickering native Ryan Daniels cleans his crease of Teddy bears during an Ontario Hockey League game against the Oshawa Generals at the General Motors Centre recently. It was Teddy Bear Toss Night as the Generals scored the first goal of the night and the bears rained down. A record 3,626 stuffed animals were collected for charities and the Generals won the game 4-2. Sports briefs DECEMBER 12, 2007 SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Pickering Panthers OHA junior ‘A’ hockey team hosts the Vaughan Vipers at the Pickering Recreation Complex Friday at 7:30 p.m. [ Basketball ] Durham City house league signups DURHAM — The Durham City Basketball Association holds signups this week for its house league pro- gram. The DCBA house league is in its fifth year of providing boys and girls ages four to 15 with a structured pro- gram that includes player development and league play. The program provides participants with basic basketball fun- damentals, free clinics, game play and player-of-the-week awards. Registration continues on Monday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Carruther’s Creek Public School, 1 Greenhalf Dr., Ajax. Cost is $75 per player and in- cludes a T-shirt (Mini-Ballers also re- ceive a basketball). The house league program runs at J. Clarke Richardson Collegiate on Sundays, beginning on Jan. 13 and end- ing on March 2. For further information, visit the association’s website at www.durham- citybasketball.ca or call 905-427-4253. [ Hockey ] Rams, Spartans senior boys’ squads remain undefeated DURHAM — The Ajax High School Rams and the Dunbarton High School Spartans remain perfect in Durham Region high school senior boys’ hockey team after last week’s action. The Spartans ripped Ajax’s Notre Dame Cougars 10-2 in Lake Ontario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) action last Thursday afternoon to im- prove their record to 6-0. Ian Watters provided Dunbarton’s offensive spark with a four-goal effort. Blake Boddy netted two goals, with singles to Alex Fortin, Khal Alli, Chris Wright and Colin Campbell. Jon Simone notched both goals for Notre Dame. Meanwhile, the Rams reached the 6-0 mark after victories over the Uxbridge Secondary School Tigers and the Courtice Secondary School Cou- gars. The Rams scored a 5-2 win over the Tigers at the Ajax Community Cen- tre on Thursday. Hayden Perroni, Jus- tin Gerkes, Kevin Watts, Ryan Brawley and Daryl Brennan all scored for Ajax. And, last Tuesday, the Rams scored a narrow 5-4 victory over the Cougars in Courtice. Ajax High received offensive output from five different sources in Brawley, Brandon Watts, Perroni, Mark Ramkema and Brandon Sellers. The Rams played Tuesday against Whitby’s All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans, with the result unavail- able at press time. Ajax goalie earns first shutout, league honours AJAX — An Ajax goaltender in her freshman season with the Colgate University Red Raiders (Hamilton, NY) posted her first-ever shutout in a victory over another New York college last week. Freshman goaltender Lisa Plender- leith earned the game’s first star after making 36 total saves for her first career shutout in a 3-0 victory over the Niagara University (Niagara Falls, NY) Purple Eagles on Dec. 8. And, for her exploits, Plender- leith was named the ECAC Hockey Goaltender of the Week, it was announced by the league office on Monday, Dec. 10. This is Plenderleith’s first league award. A highlight of Plenderleith’s play came six minutes into the final frame. Niagara found a loose puck and skated in on Plenderleith. The skater sent a cen- tering pass inside the slot to a teammate, but Plenderleith read the pass and made a kick save to keep the slate clean. The Raiders picked up back-to-back penal- ties, 14 seconds apart, just over eight minutes into the third. Plenderleith made 10 saves during the 5-on-3 that lasted 1:46. With 11 minutes remaining she made a terrific stop on the near side and a Col- gate defender was able to clear the puck out of the paint to prevent any damage. She also was in net for 2-1 over Ni- agara last weekend. The victories helped the Colgate Red Raiders improve to 6-8-2 overall. Lisa Plenderleith BASELINE BID FOR A BASKET Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Janoi Wright from the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas cuts across the baseline as Mark Brown from the West Humber Vikings pro- vides some defence. The two teams faced off in the first round of the David Preston Memorial Basketball Tournament at Pine Ridge recently. The Pumas won this game 79-68, advancing all the way to the championship final before losing to the powerhouse Eastern Commerce Saints of Toronto 69-45. Area boxer takes title at nationals Melinda ‘The Whip’ Watpool defeats prairie fighter in heavyweight final By John Slykhuis Special to the News Advertiser AJAX — Looking at her warm smile with her friendly greeting, you would never know soft-spoken Melinda ‘The Whip’ Watpool is one of the most feared boxers in the country. The 18-year-old, a member of Tiller’s Boxing Club of Ajax, captured the heavy- weight (75 to 80 kilograms) crown at Canadian Open Boxing Championships at the River Rock Casino in Richmond B.C. last weekend. Watpool -- Ontario’s representa- tive in the division -- was undeafeated heading into the competition and emerged with the title after win- ning two bouts. She opened with a win over Emi- lie Deslandes of Quebec in the semifinals Friday evening. “She was taller than me and tried to keep me off with her jab, but I forced my through. She wasn’t too aggressive and tried to be defensive. It didn’t work,” Ms Watpool said. She then took the ring on Saturday night against Saskatchewan champ Kris- ta Maier, a powerful, 32-year-old veteran of the ring. “That was a lot tougher,” Ms Watpool said. “I’d say it was my toughest fight yet. She was taller and bigger and kept lean- ing on me and bulling me around. I was exhausted at the end,” she said. Maier had a strong right, but Ms Wat- pool dodged it, scoring big in the first round. The next two rounds were a furi- ous battle as Maier fought back. “She had a lot of heart,” Ms Watpool said. In the end, Ms Watpool was declared the winner on points, 30-28. The win will send her to the world championships in Denmark next March as a member of the Canadian national team., which provides a chance to earn some prize money and the potential of a pro career. With her arsenal of powerful straight punches, punishing body shots and quick jabs, Ms Watpool will certainly be one of the boxers to watch. But, until about a year ago, she had never put on a pair of boxing gloves, but she has always been a natural athlete in soccer, volleyball, basketball and rin- gette. She caught the bug in some shadow boxing exercises and hitting the bag as part of a fitness clinic for her soccer team in Keswick. “After that, I really wanted to actually fight,” she said smiling. Her new interest led her to the highly regarded Tiller’s Boxing Club in Ajax that has turned out its share of champion pugilists. Coach Chris Tiller has high praise for his prize student. “The first day she came into the gym, she looked right at me and said, ‘I want to be the heavyweight champion.’ If I had a dime every time I heard anyone say that I’d be a millionaire,” he said. “From Day 1, never in all my years in doing this sport have I come across somebody who had such a desire and discipline.” She trains six days a week, three hours a day since that first day, he added. “She picks things up quickly. She’s smart and I couldn’t believe how hard Melinda Watpool ANNANDALEANNANDALE CHURCH ST. at BAYLY, AJAX 905-683-3210 www.toronto.com/annandale Offi ce Christmas PARTY!! 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Joslin explains in order to get to the post-season, the Panthers must post wins over top-tier teams like Vaughan, and also beat teams they’re chasing, especially North York. “It starts with trying to steal a game on Fri- day (against Vaughan). It’s almost impera- tive we win on Sunday (against North York),” he says. The Panthers (9-21-1) are tied for eighth in the South Conference with the Durham Fury. Both teams sit one point back of the Ajax Attack. The Panthers are seven points behind sixth-place North York, with three games in hand. The underachieving Panthers are cur- rently on a two-game losing streak after being scorched by the St. Michael’s Buzz- ers 9-3 at the complex last Sunday. Last Friday, the Panthers were de-clawed by the Markham Waxers 7-3 in Markham. The common denominator in both games last weekend was the Panthers continued failure to compete for a full 60-minutes, notes Joslin. “We were right there with both teams for 40 minutes. But, for whatever reasons, we stopped playing the last period. It’s been a major issue all year,” he says. A poor third period was the Panthers undoing against St. Mike’s, the top team in the South Conference. Trailing 5-3 going into the third, Pickering allowed the Buzzers to go off for four unanswered goals in the frame, including two on the power play, to win going away. Joslin’s still irked by undisciplined play from his charges in the third period of Friday’s contest, where a penalty call against Pickering was compounded by a misconduct. The Waxers scored three unanswered third-period goals to record their third win over Pickering this sea- son. 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Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:00 Sat. 9 - 4:00, Sun. 10 - 1 Your Carrier will be around to collect an optional delivery charge of $6.00 every three weeks. PAGE B2 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 12, 2007P she could hit. Wow.” A couple of months later, “I knew I had a heavyweight champion. I put her in the ring with the biggest guys there and she’d take a lickin’ and then come back the next day and do it all over again. If she couldn’t beat you that day, she’d fig- ure out a way to beat you the next day.” In order to qualify for the Canadian championships, she had to win five con- secutive preliminary bouts to give her the open status needed to compete in the Provincial Open Championships last month. After qualifying for the provincial championships in Windsor, Watpool had to climb into the ring with Aimee Willimot, an older veteran with six years experience — a two-time provincial champ. It would be the classic matchup be- tween the slick, brash Willimot and the quiet, powerful slugger. Watpool knocked the champ down with 90 sec- onds left to gain the crucial points. The fight, a classic barn-burner, went the distance and, when it was all over, the judges had Watpool outpointing the former champ, earning the gold medal and her shot at a national title. She has promised Willimot a re- match. The impressive win had some observ- ers already asking if she is going to go pro, “but right now I’m concentrating on my amateur career, but it’s an option,” she said. ✦ Boxer from page B1 Boxer wins national title two games last weekend. “We have a young back end with no returning players coming into the sea- son,” explains Joslin. “It’s certainly not all the defence’s fault. The forwards simply have to do a better job. But, we’re giving up too many quality scoring chances and allowing way too many shots.” ✦ Panthers from page B1 Panthers lose two on weekend What’s going on in your community? Just click hereFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.com PAGE B3 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 12, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Member of rap’s first family a hit in Durham Wu Tang Clan’s U-God receives warm welcome at college Influences range from Led Zeppelin to Barry Manilow By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A rather interesting mix, the musi- cians listed by rapper U-God as his influences. The rapper, part of the popular and long-lived Wu Tang Clan. made a brief appearance at Dur- ham College and on RIOT, the campus radio, Nov. 30 before he and several other clan members per- formed at Le Skratch that night. One of the last questions he was asked, before the shortened question-and-answer event got cut off, was about his influences. He listed Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley and, wait for it, Barry Manilow. Yes, Barry Ma- nilow. Who knew? U-God was the only one of his fellow Wu Tang Clan members who made it to the radio interview, held live in the Marketplace Cafeteria on campus. And even he was delayed by more than an hour, due to problems at customs. The others didn’t ar- rive until after the interview was over. But the crowd didn’t seem to mind and spent the time watching Wu Tang Clan videos and talk- ing. When U-God finally arrived, he was greeted with loud applause and a bigger audience than he expected. He talked about a soon-to-be released album and in particular the changes in the group’s music. Don’t expect the same sound, he told his fans. “We grew,” he said. “We can’t talk about some of the stuff we used to because we’re not living that anymore. We got babies. Some of us are married. There’ll be a little touch of the old flair with a little touch of the new.” As for the current state of rap, U-God lamented the attempts to “revamp” rap, something he says can’t be done. “You can’t really regurgitate it, you can’t redu- plicate it,” he said. “They took our formula. We’re the first hip-hop family.” He called the group’s and its individual mem- bers’ successes “truly the Lord’s blessings.” He praised the fans, saying the fans have backed them for 15 years, since the start. And he also signed autographs at the end of the interview. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Hip Hop artist U-God at a press conference held at Durham College/UOIT by the college radio station the RIOT. Greetings to bring heart-warming cheer from home to soldiers in Afghanistan DURHAM — She knew what she wanted to say and was thoughtful as she struggled to put it into words. “There’s no explanation out there of how we feel, and we thank them”, said Jennifer Stone of Oshawa as she contemplated Friday evening what she would write on a Christmas postcard for troops serving in Afghanistan. Ms. Stone was among hundreds of people who stopped to sign a greeting amid the hustle of holiday shopping at the Oshawa Centre. An estimated 600 postcards were signed during a six-hour period, dozens of heartfelt video greetings were also recorded, and a 15-foot holiday banner was filled with signatures. The postcard and video greetings were organized by Metroland Durham Region Media Group and its Durham Region newspapers, and the holiday banner was being circulated by the office of Oshawa MP Colin Carrie. All the greetings and the banner are being forwarded to soldiers serving in Afghanistan through the Department of National Defence in Ottawa. “It hit close to home for everybody”, said online reporter Stefanie Swinson who recorded the greetings on video and reflected afterward on the fact that many people who came by indicated that they knew of a family with a member who is serving in Afghanistan. “We had a lot of thank yous for doing it (the greeting campaign)”, Ms. Swinson said. Teens and young children warmed up quickly to the idea of stepping in front of the camera. Ms. Swinson said she was particularly touched by a boy who helped his younger brother make a recording. “I... I forget”, the youngest began, with an awkward smile. “You’re doing a wonderful job”, the older boy said peaking into the video frame from the side, urging his sibling to repeat the heartfelt praise. The young boy repeated phrase by phrase: “You’re doing a wonderful job.. and make sure you stay safe.. because all your friends.. and your family.. all want you to come home for Christmas”. Adults, often, were more reserved about being on camera, but many signed postcards or shared their appreciation for the work that Canadian soldiers are doing. “Come home safely”, as one postcard read, was a common theme and many of the greetings expressed the pride that Canadians feel about the role that our soldiers are playing in Afghanistan. “We are so proud of the work you are doing”, another said. “May God keep you safe and have a merry Christmas.” “I’m sorry you’re not home for Christmas”, said another. School students were encouraged in the Metroland newspapers to get involved by making their own greetings. A 7-year-old boy named Ryan from Enniskillen Public School drew a Christmas tree and a snowman with a smiling boy in between for his greeting. “I hope you have a merry Christmas.. be careful. Enjoy your friends. Thank you for helping”, it said. Video greetings were also recorded by local emergency services. And the family of Trooper Darryl Caswell also offered to record a greeting for soldiers and civilian personnel in a year when they lost their own son in the fighting in Afghanistan. “Come home safe. We’re thinking about you. You’re in our prayers”, Christine Caswell said as she and her husband Paul and son Logan stood together in front of a Christmas tree in the family’s home. The Ontario Regiment also showed its support by arranging for three reservists in uniform to take part in the in the postcard and video greeting campaign at the Oshawa Centre. Children and youth warmed up quickly Friday to the idea of sending postcard Christmas greetings to soldiers serving in Afghanistan. An estimated 600 postcards were signed at the Oshawa Centre in a greeting campaign organized by Metroland Durham Region Media Group, in partnership with the office of Oshawa MP Colin Carrie, which was collecting signatures on a 15- foot holiday banner. Dozens of video greetings were also recorded. All the greetings will be forwarded to soldiers in Afghanistan with the help of the Department of National Defence. The video greetings will be posted on www.mediamash.ca, the multimedia website for www.newsdurhamregion.com. ‘We can’t talk about some of the stuff we used to because we’re not living that anymore. We got babies. Some of us are married. There’ll be a little touch of the old flair with a little touch of the new.’ WU TANG CLAN’S U-GOD ON THE BAND’S UPCOMING RELEASE newsdurhamregion.com For more on the interview with U-God, check out the online video newsdurhamregion.com to ou r t roop s fro m th e resid e n ts of Dur ham Re gion , O ntar io joyeuses fêtejoyeuses fffff Wishing All A Safe and Happy Holiday Wishing All A Safe and Happy Holiday www.chartwellreit.ca 1801 Valley Farm Rd. Pickering, ON Call 905-420-3369 THE RETIREMENT OPTION OF CHOICE Limited suites available Reserve yoursuite today! JOIN US EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT FOR COMPLIMENTARY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT! Begins at 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tours available,refreshments and door prizes. Everyone welcome! Pre-Registration for September 2008 Beginning in Grade 1, the Durham District School Board offers, at no additional charge to parents, a French Immersion program for non-Francophone students. 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Diploma programs in: • Social Service Worker • Medical Offi ce Assistant • Personal Support Worker • Intra-Oral Dental Assistant • Pharmacy Technician Assistant • Medical & General Lab Assistant • Developmental Service Worker • Massage Therapy SCARBOROUGH 2130 Lawrence Ave. E. 416-701-1201 Superintendent of Education (2 Positions) The Durham District School Board invites applications for the above positions from qualified candidates. The Superintendent of Education is responsible for working with a committed team of educational leaders within this school district of 70,000 students, 7,000 staff, and 132 schools and learning centres. The Superintendent of Education supports administrative staff within schools in the areas of program, staffing, communication, organization, professional development, climate and direction setting, and parent-student-teacher-trustee concerns. Two opportunities have become available due to the retirement of the Superintendent of Education/Employee Relations and the vacancy of the position of Superintendent of Education/Special Education. Please note that one of the positions is an acting position, until January 2009. QUALIFICATIONS: All candidates must hold Ontario Supervisory Officer qualifications. The successful candidate will display the following characteristics: • superior interpersonal, communication, team-building and management skills • proven track record in community engagement • strong evidence of student and system success • demonstrated change management skill set The above criteria will be used by the selection team to develop a short list of candidates to be interviewed. Candidates are encouraged to speak to the Director Designate, Martyn Beckett, regarding the nature of these vacancies. In accordance with Board Policy 4112.1, the Hiring Committee will be composed of Trustees and Superintendents. Interested persons should provide a resume (6 copies), specific to the above criteria, to: Martyn Beckett, Director of Education Designate, Durham District School Board, 400 Taunton Road East, Whitby, Ontario, L1R 2K6. E-mail: douglas_karen@durham.edu.on.ca. Fax: 905-666-6318. This posting closes at 4 p.m. on Monday, December 17, 2007. While we appreciate all applications received, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. www.durham.edu.on.caDurham District School Board Apply in person with resume at: Tim Hortons, 8129 Sheppard Ave. E. Scarborough or e-mail to: bavaras@rogers.com Imagine a job that fi ts your life. NEW STORE OPENING NOW HIRING! Flexible Scheduling Health Benefi ts Quality Training Free Uniforms Incentive Programs Scholarships ALL Positions Available General Manager, Manager, Assist. Manager, Counter & Baking Staff Honesty, caring and a workplace that feels like home: An employer you can count on. NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR Strong knowledge in the following; Local Area Networks Windows Server 2003 Active Directory, IIS and DNS Exchange Server 2007 Windows Terminal Services Working knowledge in the following; Linux, Voice Over IP, ASP, Wide Area Networking Forward to: resume@trilliumcollege.ca No phone calls please. newstart canada.comA growing finance and used car sales company located on the Pickering /Scarborough border requires a full time Junior Accounting Clerk full time. Duties include payroll, accounts receivable/payable, bank reconciliations, journal entries and trial balance prep- aration. Knowledge of Quickbooks and Ceridian payroll preferred.Verbal and written communications skills required. Experience in the automotive or finance industries an asset. College diploma, CGA/CMA enrollment preferred. Submit resume by email to: sb100@rogers.com Real Estate Office seeking: licensed Real Estate Salespeople and licensed Assistants. Private offices available. For confidential interview contact Bozena 905-430-6066 or Toll Free 888-699-6066. AJAX COMPANY requires tow truck and light service drivers for all shifts, class G license and clean abstract required. willing to train. Please fax resume attention Rob, 905-427-2995 $3,000, BY CHRISTMAS,more work than we can handle. Various openings from office/ware- house/customer service. NO TELE MARKETING. Call Tom (905)421-8777. A GREAT OPPORTUNITY.$20 avg/hr. CASH BONUSES PAID DAILY. Registration Work. 905- 435-1052 A MEANINGFUL CAREER *Get paid for helping families solve financial problems *High earnings potential *Set your own hours, *F/T or P/T Fax resume to Don Zynomirski 1-866-202-9710 ATTENTION LOCAL PEOPLE needed to work from home on- line. PT/FT. $500-$4500 monthly. Call Amanda (780)696-2167 ATTENTION: Work from Home 50 year old Distribution company looking for online trainers. Flexible hours, great income, free training. www.succeedfrom- homebiz.com ATTN!20 local people wanted to work from home. Computer and Internet required. $500 - $2500/month, FT/PT. Call Car- men 1-888-880-2843 ext 1. ORDER TAKERS NEEDED $25/hr avg. Full Time We Train You Call 905.435.0518 AUTO LUBE TECHNICIANS, full/part time. Hourly wage+bo- nus. Able to perform regular maintenance on vehicles. Penn- zoil, 581 King St. East Oshawa or fax: 905-725-1696 BRIDGES KINDER CONNEC- TION daycare requires an ECE Teacher. Please fax resume to 905-831-9161 or email resume kfbridges@rogers.com CLEANER,residential, required immediately. Permanent, full- time, day position. Requirements: G-class licence, reliable vehicle, bondable. No experience neces- sary. Full training provided. Seri- ous inquiries only-721-1515 CLEANERS NEEDED URGENT for fast-growing maid service. Permanent position. Room for advancement. Excellent pay, great working environment. Not suitable for students. Call 905- 723-6242 SERVICE MGR, EAST Commu- nities for Baywood, a leader in low-rise & high-rise construction. Will have relevant educa- tion/training, strong customer ser- vice skills, management experi- ence in residential construction and knowledge of TARION. Send resume to: hr_resumes@ baywoodhomes.com School Bus Drivers required permanent part-time Accepting applications for January Uxbridge / Scugog Ajax / Pickering Training provided to suitable applicants 1-800-263-7987 Are you both approachable and customer service focused? As a team, are you organized and experienced in office administration and repairs? Come join your team with ours in Ottawa! You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits package, accommodations, and on-site training. To apply, please submit your resume online or by tel: (613) 788-7988 fax: (613) 782-2286. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected will be contacted.We are an equal opportunity employer. Superintendent Teams www.minto.com Progressive growing circulation department in Ajax is looking for Casual Part-time help. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evening and weekends. Candidate must possess the following: ● thrives on problem solving ● loves a challenge ● good phone manner ● Knowledge of Microsoft Office is an asset ● organized ● solid team contributor ● career minded ● driven to succeed Must have a vehicle and a valid drivers's licence Send Resume to: aablack@durhamregion.com We thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please GRAPHIC DESIGNER Cross-Media Advertising Summary Of Role To create compelling campaigns and ad units in online (primary) and print (secondary) media. To act as a consultant and coach for customers in order to increase the overall effectiveness of lo- cal Interactive advertising programs. To optimize, schedule and maintain many simultaneous campaigns. To act as primary creative support to senior online sales representatives. Qualifications ●Diploma of Collegial Studies in Graphic Design ●At least 2 years experience as graphic designer ●Advanced level of Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and Flash ●Technical knowledge of delivering high-quality advertising designs to online and print ●Ability to create original advertising concepts on tight deadlines ●Working knowledge of HTML, website design and online video a huge asset ●Able to manage multiple priorities, tight deadlines and stress Other Considerations ● May be required to visit clients and consult directly ● Work will be done in an environment in which team performance is measured ● Skills tests may be required Qualified individuals are invited to submit their resume and non-student portfolio on an urgent basis on or before December 31, 2007 to: Todd Blayone, Interactive Manager tblayone@durhamregion.com Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. COLLECTIONS REPRESENTA- TIVES. National Collection Agency located in Pickering is expanding and requires Collection Representatives. We are looking for individuals who are assertive, motivated self-starters. Previous collections experience an asset but not required as full training is provided. Preference will be given to fully bilingual applicants. We offer a competitive salary and commission structure. Fax your resume with salary expectations to 905-420-6833 or email nancy.lauzon@recovercorp.com EXPERIENCED lot person re- quired for Ajax Nissan. Full time, Monday-Friday. Fax resume to Ken Moriarty 905-686-1126 email ken.moriartyajaxnissan.com EXPERIENCED PRESSER and SHIRT PRESSER needed, for new dry cleaning plant in Oshawa, call (905)404-8597 leave message. FULL-TIME/PART-TIME perma- nent positions in Ajax. Cash- ier/Stock. Busy fast paced frozen food outlet. Must have Retail/Mer- chandising/Customer Service & sales experience and be able to work all shifts. Fax resume to: 905-683-2655 PET SITTER REQUIRED for Clarington. Have own transporta- tion. Also need smoke free home boarders for all Durham Region. Email resume to: info@apetnannyplus.com. KIDS! KIDS! KIDS! --Ages 2+-- Wanted for TV & Movie Jobs! No Fees! Men/ Women 16-65 yrs. Needed for same! No extras Parents call: (416) 221-3829 LABOURER/CLEANER needed for property restoration company. Warehouse duties including in- ventory, cleaning, must be flexible. Occasional on call and after hours work required. Only applicants with their own vehicle, clean driver's abstract should ap- ply. Fax resume to 905-728-3179. LOADER AND BACKHOE operators need for snow removal in Ajax/Whitby area. Call 905- 640-6330 MAINTENANCE PERSON re- quired full-time for Oshawa apart- ment complex. Suitable for re- tired/semi-retired with minimum 5 years experience. Fax resume 416-297-9499 or call (416)297- 7004. PERRY HOUSE CHILD CARE SERVICES is now hiring: Assist- ant and supply teachers. Apply to: 129 Perry St. Whitby, L1N 4B7. RECEPTIONIST REQUIRE for Callbeck Animal Hospital. must be outgoing, have great custom- er-service skills. Some Saturdays required. Bring resume to: 575 Thornton Rd. N. TELEMARKETING Part time evenings, mature individuals with experience preferred. $10/hr. Call 905-686-2445, ext. 305 WORK NOW!!! Warehouse, Fac- tory, Light Industrial All Shifts Ap- ply to: Global Human Resource Centre Mon-Fri 10am-3pm 185 Brock St N. #206 Whitby. HAIRSTYLISTS REQUIRED,li- censed, Full/Part Time, no colour, no perms, just great cuts. Picker- ing/Beach. Call Michelle 416- 383-0689 HAIRSTLYIST FULL-TIME, Must be mature and dependable. Tuesday to Friday, 9-6, Saturday, 8:30-5. No evenings. Guaranteed wages. Also, Massage Therapy Instructor. (905)725-8710. EXPERIENCED all Terrain Fork- lift Driver for masonry crew. Must have a vehicle. 905-985-4208 RAGLAN INDUSTRIES INC.cur- rently has openings for the follow- ing positions: Welder/Fitters, Steel & Aluminum. M.I.G. welding as well T.I.G. aluminum would be an asset. Compensation depen- dent on skill level and experience. Apply at 5151 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 or by fax 905-655-5997 SHINGLERS NEEDED,full time work. Local 27. Transportation supplied. call 905-926-1765. WANTED, Wood Shop Helper with experience operating shap- ers, planers, jointers and other related equipment. Custom Cabi- net making and construction ex- perience and asset. Contact Steve@adamsonproaudio.com or fax (905)982-0609. Nurse Practitioner (RN-EC) Full Time -Contract / 35 hours per week Annual Salary $73,267-$85,320 This position is part of the Centre's interdisciplinary clinical team and works within a collaborative model of practice. The focus of the position is providing primary health care services to the residents of Oshawa. The ideal candidate will have a firm understanding and a commitment to the principals and values of community health centres as well as; • Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent from an accredited university • Nurse Practitioner certification through an accredited institution. • Current registration as a Registered Nurse in the Extended Class. • Three to five years of experience in a community primary care setting preferred. • Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. • Excellent assessment, diagnosis, treatment and health educa- tion/counselling skills. • Proficiency in computer and common software use. Interested individuals please send a covering letter and resume quoting reference #NP1207 by Friday, December 28, 2007 to; Hiring Committee Oshawa Community Health Centre 777 Simcoe St. S Oshawa, ON L1H 4K5 Email: hiringcommittee@ochc.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Registered Nurse Diabetes Educator Full Time - Contract $ 54 676-$63 670 annually Oshawa Community Health Centre is searching for a qualified Dietitian to plan, implement, market, evaluate and deliver education strategies in the prevention and management of diabetes in the community. Qualifications: •Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario •Certified Diabetes Educator or provide evidence of working toward certification •Member of Canadian Diabetes Association-Diabetes Educator Sector •Demonstrated knowledge of nutrition guidelines appropriate for clients living in the community with diabetes with the ability to recommend treatment protocols. •Excellent communications skills. Interested individuals please send a cover letter (quoting reference #DE1211) and resume, by Friday December 28, 2007 to: Hiring Committee Oshawa Community Health Centre 777 Simcoe Street South Oshawa, Ontario L1H 4K5 Email: hiringcommittee@ochc.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Extendicare Port Hope, located at 360 Croft Street is looking for members for our dynamic resident care team. Positions include full time, temporary full time, part time and casual. REGISTERED NURSE REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER (Part-time and casual) Please fax resumes to: 905-885-5328 or e-mail resumes to: clafreniere@extendicare.com BILINGUAL JUNIOR AC- COUNTING Clerk needed imme- diately for Pickering office. Fax resume to 905-426-2053 IMMEDIATE OPENING:Junior bookkeeping clerk. Experience in Quick books, fast-paced Picker- ing location. Fax resume to: 1- 866-291-4046 LOCAL REAL ESTATE Lawyer requires full-time experienced real estate secretary with a mini- mum 5 years experience, to start Jan 2008. Experience in PCLaw, Teraview and Conveyancer re- quired. Reply, with resume, in confidence to: PO Box 80001, 3100 Garden St. Whitby, Ont. L1R 0H1 sales help & agents OUTSIDE SALES PERSON re- quired for growing industrial com- pany in Pickering. Some outside sales experience required. Expe- rience in fluid power an asset but not required, will train on specific products. Call (905)428-9209 SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales/marketing rep required for fast-paced publishing compa- ny in Pickering. Base plus com- mission. Successful B2B exp a must. Resume to: carol@elec- tricityforum.com TELEMARKETER - Pickering- based conference company est. 1986 seeks individual with excellent telephone manner for b2b calls. Hourly plus com- mission. Resume to colleen@electricityforum.com WALKING ON A CLOUD Comfort footwear retailer seeks permanent full and part-time sales staff for their Durham Cen- tre, Ajax location. Experience an asset. e-mail resumes to chrisa@bellnet.ca, fax 905-432- 2102 DENTAL ASSISTANT LEVEL II must have at least 3 years experi- ence. 3 days per week. Hours are 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Fax Resumes to (905)831-5975 OPTOMETRY ASSISTANT:Full time, optical experience required. Fax resume to (905)668-2425 or deliver resume to 413 Dundas St. E., Unit #2, Whitby PERSONAL SUPPORT worker required for disabled female in Brooklin. A positive, energetic attitude and willingness to follow directions. Will train. $14/hr., part time. Vehicle required. 905-655- 6478 SWIMMING INSTRUCTORS NEEDED/ASSISTANT instruc- tors. Must be Red Cross/Royal life certified. Shifts available, day- time, evenings or weekends. Please call (905)420-4141. AJAX NORTH, 2 year old, 4 bed- room home. 3000 square feet. Every upgrade imaginable! Maple hardwood, granite/marble, stain- less appliances, lease for $1995/month or purchase. Flexible closing. Serious inquires only. 905-424-0564. FOR LEASE,INDUSTRIAL UNITS 4 units. 2600-sq.ft. includ- ing office space), No body shops/mechanical work. Avail. immediately. Oshawa area. Call (905)260- 8721 or (905)723-1123 ext.22, leave message. INDUSTRIAL BAYS - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up doors, heating, air compressor, utilities incl. Parking, auto repair, machining, hobbies and other uses Month-to-month consid- ered. Outside Sea storage con- tainer available. 905-576-2982 or 905-626-6619. PICKERING, 1 INDUSTRIAL unit for rent. Brock/Bayly. 2000 square feet. 2 Bay Auto Repair Shop. Body Shop, Wood Work, Storage. $1500/month+GST. 905-839-3290, 416-737-2059. GARAGE BAYS at Esso service station at 4505 Baldwin St., Brooklin for rent. Call 1-800-794- 8409 HAIR DRESSING BUSINESS, Inexpensive rent. Great parking. Great for operators that have a clientele. Could rent out chairs or share with business partners. Also esthetic room. (905)665- 0200. HOME BASED business~ Resi- dential screen repair, Investment 25,000, includes inventory, train- ing, tools, work trailer, territory. Email guymanning@cogeco.ca for more information. JOB AT HOME. $487.68 Weekly. Assemble Products, Mail or Computer Work. Free Details www.TopJobReview.com write CHRJobs: 372 Rideau St, #916-A15, Ottawa ON, K1N 1G7 1-800-351-5120 PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS or service to over 4 million adults in Ontario. Call today to book your classified word ad in over 100 community newspapers! Regional & Weekly packages avail. (In- cludes online). 416-493-1300 ext 237, 288, 276 advertising@metroland.com $$MONEY$$Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 100%. No income, bad credit OK! ONTARIOWIDE FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1-888-307-7799 CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.7 % for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt consolidation a specialty. For fast professional service call (905)666-4986. GET OUT OF DEBT,need cash fast, tired of the bills, tired of the run around, quick easy loan available, personal, business, va- cation, home renovations, busi- ness start up. Good, bad credit, even bankruptcy, Free consolida- tion, no fees call toll free 1-866- 426-3751. For payment, please contact George Jacob 1-866-518- 6344 between the hours of 8am -7pm eastern time Monday to Fri- day. PRIVATE FUNDS - 1st, 2nd mortgages. Consolidate bills, low rates. No appraisal needed. Bad credit okay. Save money. No obli- gation. No fees OAC. Call Peter (416)460-4594, Mortgage Lead- ers !KING/WILSON,OSHAWA Quiet building, near shopping, transpor- tation. Utilities, parking included. 1-bedroom, available immediate- ly, 2-bedroom apts. Available Dec/Jan & Feb 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1) TWO-BEDROOM,spacious, clean and bright, two level unit, Oshawa, recently painted, quiet, desirable neighborhood, laundry, parking, backyard, hardwood. $850/month, inclusive. immedi- ate. (416)892-8864. 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT - 596 Chaucer Ave., Oshawa. No pets, parking included. $700/mo. all inclusive. First/last. Available Jan 1st. Call Farida daytime 905-576-5512 or eve- ning 905-427-5580. 1 BEDROOM APT.Whitby, Rossland/Thickson. New & large. $750/mth includes all utilities, cable, internet, parking, separate entrance. No smoking. Call 289- 314-6142. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. for rent, Finch/Liverpool. Fur- nished, close to amenities. $850/month. Cable/Internet in- cluded. Available immediately. Call 905-239-2290. 1 BEDROOM, MUST SEE!apart- ment in Ajax (Rossland and Har- wood) Sunny, quiet and cozy walk-out basement. Large, mod- ern kitchen with hardwood floors. $800 includes utilities and shared laundry. Call 905-427-7986. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment with sep. entrance in 4 year new home. Laundry, AAA tenant, no smoking/pets. Central Whitby location. Available immediately. $700/month. (905)424-4451. 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apart- ment, separate entrance, patio, storage, 2-car parking, huge walk-in closet. No smoking/pets, Adelaide/Harmony. $800/month, all-inclusive, cable, first/last. Available Jan 12th. (905)240- 0943 1011 SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa - Large 3 bedroom town home suites with full basements, available for rent. Private fenced yards with mature trees. Close to all amenities. $875.00 per month plus utilities. Call (905)579-7649 for an appointment. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $750 plus hydro. Clean and quiet building, Harmony/Bloor area. Available immediately. No pets/smoking. (905)424-4005 or (905)424-4518. 2 BEDROOM at 887 Simcoe St. North, Oshawa. All Hardwood floors, clean, nice, bright. Available immediately. $745/mo. plus hydro, first/last. No pets. (905)668-1946 2 BEDROOM BASEMENT apt. Ajax (Harwood/Kings Crescent). $700/month. 5 appliances. Close to amenities. No smoking. Janu- ary 1. First/last. 905-621-1924, 905-852-4591. 3 BEDROOM apartment, in Courtice. $850 plus utilities. Call Derik 905-260-9584. 3-BEDROOM upper floor of house, Oshawa. Hardwood floors, French doors, appliances, inground pool, 2 parking, c/air. Beautiful, quiet neighbourhood. Cats allowed. $1300 +2/3 utilities. (416)836-2556 or 289-240-1370. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS.Spa- cious apartments, quiet bldg, near shopping, GO. Pool. 3 bed- room apts. $1099/mo. Available immediately. 905-683-8421. In Association With NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 12, 2007, PAGE B5 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we can- not be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security WINDJAMMER APTS 33 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0841 www.ajaxapartments.com 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Close to schools, shopping, hospital. On site superintendent and security 77 Falby Crt., Ajax (905)686-0845 www.ajaxapartments.com RAM-LAND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 639 CUBERT ST.,Oshawa, 2 Bedroom Apt. $850.00 includes Utilities, Fridge, Stove, & Laundry Facilities Available Immediately First & Last Required Call Able Management 905-725-9593 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX, GORGEOUS 1 BED- ROOM basement apartment. Newly built, open concept with en suite laundry. Separate entrance. Includes utilities, cable, Hi Speed Internet. $750/month. 416-319- 3655. AJAX,Pickering Village, 2-bed- room duplex,, ground floor, clean, available February 1, $1015 first & last. Stove, fridge, parking, laundry facilities available. No pets, call (905)576-5163. AJAX- VERY CUTE/CLEAN. 1- Bdrm. Bsmt. Apt. South Ajax. Sep. Entrance, Private Laundry. 1 Parking, Private Side Yard. Suit Single Person. Avail. Jan. 1/08. $700/mon. Utilities/Cable Includ- ed. NICOLE 905-999-7368. APARTMENT for Rent. 1 bed- room, $795 all inclusive per month. Main Floor of house,enjoy a yard. Downtown Bowmanville Call Larry 905-773-1048 Ext 223. BOWMANVILLE downtown 2- BEDROOM bright with original Victorian detail, avail. Feb.1, $850 plus hydro. Also 1 plus bed- room, $690 plus hydro, both in- clude heat. Call Jan (905)623- 4302. BOWMANVILLE:2-bedroom with den, close to all amenities. $930 per mo. plus hydro and cable. Move-in allowance. Office hours 9-5, Monday-Friday. (905)430-1877. BRIGHT,sunny 1 bedroom base- ment. Clean, quiet home. Separ- ate entrance. Laundry. Parking. Cable. TTC. $670 inclusive. El- lesmere/ Markham. 416-697- 8129, 416-431-7968 CLEAN 1 BDRM $790/mo, 2- bdrm $825, newly decorated. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. building. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. COZY UP WITH A NEW APT. 1, 2 & 3 bdrm from $850 on Park St, incl hot water, some suites w/ balconies, mins from Oshawa Centre, Community Centre, di- rectly on bus rte, 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com EXECUTIVE FURNISHED APT. on Ajax's Deer Creek golf course. Hardwood floors, indoor parking, security, digital tv/internet, appli- ances/full kitchen. References $1995 all inclusive. 905-426-9119 www.electricityforum.com/ rental.htm. Jr. 1 BDRM, $650 all inclusive 1 BDRM. Wilson/Olive. $675 all inclusive Available Now Seniors/ODSP welcome. One month free, with year lease. Open house, Saturdays, 12pm-5pm Call toll free 1-800-565-2062 Mon-Fri 9-5 LARGE CLEAN 1-bdrm,newer Whitby bldg. Second floor. Fire- place, fridge/stove, storage, 2-parking, laundry, $785/mo+. First/last. No dogs. 319 Kent Street. 905-666-3295 sue@dur- ham.net LARGE NEWLY RENOVATED downtown Oshawa, considered two bedroom loft style apartment inc. washer/dryer $865.00 in- cludes utilities. Immediate occu- pancy first/last req'd. (905)706- 6949 NORTH Oshawa 2 bedrooms, Dec 1st & Jan 1st, 3-bedroom Jan/Feb 1st. Clean, family build- ing. Heat, hydro and two appli- ances included. Pay cable, park- ing and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment in Whitby. Separate entrance, close to bus stop, $700/month, all inclusive, with satellite and laundry. No pet/smoking. First/last. (905)721- 1862. ONE BEDROOM basement apt. Hwy. 2/McQuay. Near transporta- tion, sep. entrance, parking, Laundry, appliances, $750/mo/in- clusive. References. Single pro- fessional non-smoker preferred. Avail Jan 1. (905)430-1915 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3 Bedrooms Well maintained and newly renovated apts. Near all amenities. From $775/mo+ hydro. (905)723-0977 OSHAWA 2-BEDROOM, $850/month inclusive. Parking in- cluded, separate entrance, Agnes St., available Jan 1st. Close to all amenities. (905)432-9296 OSHAWA 45 Colborne 1-bed- room, $750/inclusive. 945 SIM- COE ST.N., 1-bedroom $750 in- clusive. Both available Jan 1st. No pets. 905-723-1647, 905-720- 9935. OSHAWA new modern building. Simcoe/Bloor. 1-bedroom $685+ hydro. First/last required. Please contact Bill (905)404-9602. OSHAWA NORTH,gorgeous 3- bedroom main floor of house, SENIOR-LIFESTYLE COMPLEX, secluded area in the city, beauti- ful lawn, ample parking, $1100/month, heat/hydro includ- ed, Dec 1st (905)723-7291. OSHAWA, 1-BDRM $750/mo avail. Feb. 1st 2 BEDROOM, $900/mo., avail. immediately. Im- maculate, laundry, First/last, no dogs. See pictures at www.viewrental.piczo.com Call Al (905)213-0524, (905)213- 0521 OSHAWA, 2 BDRM. BRIGHT apt., Simcoe North, Russett Ave. Hardwood floors, well-maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, in- cluded. No dogs. 905-576-2982. OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. OSHAWA, BEAUTIFUL 2-bed- room main floor renovated du- plex, quiet street, walk to Oshawa Mall, separate meters, applianc- es, laundryroom, walk-in closet, kitchen island, $900+ hydro. No pets. (905)697-8292 OSHAWA,Best Deals! Newly Renovated 1 & 2 bdrm. Senior 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, WINTER SPECIAL! Newly renovated 1 & 2 bdrms & bachelor. Senior lifestyle bldgs. Large units. New kitchens & ap- pliances, carpeting, windows, se- curity. Near schools/bus stop and amenities. Available Jan/Feb. 1- 866-601-3083 or 905-432-6912. www.apartmentsinontario.com OSHAWA, WINTER SPECIAL! Under new Management. 1 & 2 bdrms, 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 OSHAWA.2-bedroom flat, walk- ing distance to hospital. Parking, backyard, storage, laundry. available immediately. $1050/mo inclusive. Small pets welcomed. (905)728-8868. PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly 3 bedroom detached home on quiet street near transit/GO. Cable, internet, parking. Pets okay/no smokers. First/last/references $1300+. Avail Jan 1st. 416-880- 4393 PICKERING VILLAGE 2-bed- room, walk-out basement apart- ment. Above ground. Executive home. Separate entrance, kitch- en, laundry, 1.5 bath. 2-parking. $1200/month, all inclusive. Available now. (905)239-1122 PICKERING well kept 1 bedroom basement apt. in Italian home.Seperate entrance, park- ing. Available Dec. 15, $750 in- clusive, price negotiable. call (905)686-6654 PICKERING, 1-BEDROOM up- stairs apt. Separate entrance, $700/month utilities incl, first/last. Available immediately. /Hwy 2/Brock Rd. Suit single person. Lots of parking. (905)683-7138. PICKERING,Liverpool/Hwy. 2, Bachelor basement in town- house. Share entrance. Parking, laundry, cable, partially furnished. No smoking/pets, male preferred. Available immediately. $550/in- clusive. 905-420-2654. PICKERING- UPSCALE 3-bed- room basement apt., legal and registered. Near Go, steps to park, private laundry, 5pc bath- room & powder room. $1150+ 1/2 uitlties. Carol w:905-839-7695 PORT PERRY SOUTH,large 1- bdrm basement apt., sep. en- trance, fridge/stove, satellite, first/last. $800/mo inclusive. No smoking. 905-985-8986 REGENCY MANOR Whitby's Best Building 2-BEDROOM extra-large in quiet bldg, freshly painted, in beautiful Whitby neighbourhood. Ideal for adults & seniors. clean building. insuite storage, onsite laundry. Incredible value! Jan/08 905-668-7758 viewit.ca (vit #17633) REGENCY PLACE Apartments 1 & 2 Bed. Util. incl. Security & pking. Laundry, social room & ad- ditional storage. Min. to shopping & parks. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. 15 Regency Cres. (Mary St. & Hickory St) 905-430- 7397 www.realstar.ca SIMCOE/ADELAIDE.second floor, 1 bedroom Apt in quiet and clean triplex. Coin Laundry. No smoking/pets. $700/month in- cludes parking, water/heat. Available Dec 20th. Call 416-738- 7079. SIMCOE/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping/transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $169, 2-bedroom $869, first/last. Feb 1 (905)436-7686 until 8pm. SOUTH AJAX,1-bedroom base- ment, 1 parking, laundry, fire- place, no smoking, no pets. Working, references. Salem/Bay- ly. Feb 1st or sooner. Utilities in- cluded. $550 single occupancy. 416-606-7027 START NEW YEAR in a New Suite! 1 & 2 bdrm from $825 on Marland Ave, w/balcony, near Oshawa Centre, HWY 401, parks, in a quiet area, onsite laundry, Incl: heat, hot water, hydro 1.888.310.7000 GOtransglobe.com TESTA HEIGHTS 1, 2 & 3 bed. w/upgraded finishes. Util. incl. Security & parking. Landscaped grounds, private patios & bal- conies. 2 Testa Rd. (Reach St. & Testa Rd) 905-852-2534 www.realstar.ca WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2-bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. Dec. 1 $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY PLACE 1 & 2 bed. Landscaped grounds. Balconies, laundry & parking. Access to Hwy. 401 & public transit. Near shopping & schools. 900 Dundas St. E. (Dundas St. & Garden St) 905-430-5420 www.realstar.ca WHITBY SOUTH Brock/Victoria 2-bedroom, laundry, parking, steps to waterfront trail and shopping, near GO/401, parks, Rec Centre. $825+ electricity. Available January 1st, (905)239-3385. WHITBY,2-bedroom suites from $950/mo. all inclusive. Bachelor suite $800 inclusive. Close to all amenities. Office hours 9-5, Monday - Friday. (905)430-1877 WHITBY,1-bedroom apartment for rent, $700/month, 2 bedroom $825/month, plus hydro, heat in- cluded. (First & last required. Phone days 905-432-4365, even- ings/weekends 905-668-4016 WHITBY,2-bedroom apt,. close to all amenities. $700 month, heat & parking included. First & last, available January 1st.. Call (905)430-2248 or 905-665-7632. WHITBY, BRADLEY ESTATES townhouse, 3-bdrm, 1-1/2 baths, air, all appliances, super clean, excellent location, www.viewit.ca/ vit#61927 $1275+ Avail Feb 1st. Peter (416)992-8541 DELL COMPUTERS OFF LEASE SPECIALS P4 2.0 512 mem 40 gig HD Windows XP Professional Installed Keyboard Mouse and 17" crt Monitor $270.00 Other Systems Available MDM 926 Dillingham Rd. #4 Pickering 416-319-8861 Wednesday to Saturday 10:00 to 7:00 WHITBY, DUNDAS ST. W.,large 2-bedroom apt. in quiet neighbor- hood, ample parking, 2 applianc- es, available immediately. $975 inclusive. 905-432-4168. WHITBY, GORGEOUS 3-bed- room main floor bungalow, large yard, garden, garage. Bleached oak floors, f/p, freshly painted, newer appliances, coin laundry, great area, no smoking/pets. $1295/inclusive. Dec. 15th/Jan 1st. References (905)431-2787. 3 BDRM, 1-1/2 BATHS,Ground floor unit, 1 parking, 1540 Picker- ing Parkway, available Dec 1st. $1295/month+ hydro, One month free.View at www.tinyurl.com/22N4J 416-893- 2545. 3 BEDROOM CONDO,1-1/2 bathrooms, Pickering Parkway lo- cation, close to all amenities, bal- cony, parking, no pets/smoking, $1250 per month+ hydro, first /last. (905)432-8026. BOWMANVILLE,2 bedroom Aspen Springs condo. Furnished $1,000 plus cable. Avail. Immedi- ately, first/last, no pets/smoking. (905)429-7799. BOWMANVILLE....NEW EVERY- THING.5 appliances, c/a, fitness, hobby and social room. Balcony, berber and ceramic tiles. All inclu- sive. Condos from $799., Two bedroom from $1050., Call David at (905) 697-1673. GREAT LOCATION.One bed- room condo, 1 bath, 5 applianc- es, parking, 2 lockers, utilities in- cluded. $1050/mth inclusive. Available Feb. 1st. Call (416)949- 9515. $ !AAAA ABA-DABA-DOO- OWN - No Rent! $0 Down (OAC) Only $899.03/mth all inclusive plus utilities. 3-bedroom central air, private yard, shows beautiful- ly. $38,000 Family Income. Call Ken Collis Broker, Coldwell Banker 2M Realty (905)576- 5200 kencollis@sympatico.ca 3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Oshawa. Centrally located. Close to schools, shopping, 401, bus route. Available Jan 1st. 1st & Last and references required. $1200 + Utilities. Full house with garage. Call for an appointment. Day: 905-728-9380 After 4:30pm: 905-260-9900. 3-BDRM SEMI Oshawa, walkout to large deck. Finished bsmt, 5 appliances, c/air. Close to shop- ping, schools. $1250.00/mo. + utilities. Avail Jan 1. 905-668- 1978 or 905-706-4528. 3-BDRM SEMI, OSHAWA,close to all amenities/401/Oshawa Cen- tre, 5-appliances, large fenced yard. $1225/mo+ utilities. First/last, references, no pets. Avail. mid December. 905-725- 9485 A LOVELY DETACHED Whitby family home (Brock/Rossland) 3 bedrooms, fenced yard, attached garage, 5 appliances, no smoking/pets. $1450+ utilities. Available immediately. 647-292-5435. AJAX (HARDWOOD/BAYLY), 3-bedroom main floor, newly renovated, near all amenities, liv- ing room, kitchen, laundry, park- ing, $1150/inclusive. No pets/smoking. First/last. Available immediately. Israr (647)223-6464. AJAX, JUNIOR EXECUTIVE 3 bedroom detached house, spot- less, 5 appliance, a/c, c/vac, ce- ramic/hardwood, fenced yard, garage, security system. No pets/smoking. $1500+. Immedi- ate. 416-904-1584, 416-554- 2034 AJAX-NEWLY painted and new carpet throughout this large 3 bedroom townhome with 3-baths, family room, fireplace, central air. $1395.00 +utilities. 647-271-6660 or 905-239-0367. BEATTY/KINGSTON RD.,3 large bedroom detached house. 2 full bathrooms. Corner lot. Ful- ly renovated. Central air. Alarm. Close amenities. $1300+utilities. Available. 647-222-6597, 416- 721-5319. BRAND NEW 4 BEDROOM, 3 1/2 washroom, 5 appliances, Audely & Rossland, $1600/month+utilities. Call if in- terested. 416-268-7778 or 416- 888-9097. ESTATE HOUSE FOR RENT Available Immediately. 7 bed- rooms, 5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, high speed internet available. Ideal for a large family or 2 family dwellings or group of people. Garage and large yard in Garden Hill.1 hour to Oshawa & 1 hour to Peterborough, 12 min- utes north of Port Hope. $2,000 all inclusive except 1/3 oil heat for 3 winter months. Serious inquiries only. Please call 905-242-6776. LARGE 4-BEDROOM farm house, Newtonville, and Osaca area. Available Dec 15th. First/last required. Call 1-888- 550-3687. LARGE NORTH END Oshawa available Jan 1st. 3-bedroom upper 2 floors of semi plus base- ment laundry & storage. No pets. Non-smoking. $1000/month plus utilities, first/last required. (905)431-5081 LOCATION, LOCATION,LOCA- TION. 3+1 Bedroom Bungalow on huge treed lot with ample amount of parking and steps to all amenities. Don't miss this rare opportunity, Only $2000.00+ Call Jennise Today (905) 697-8261. MAIN LEVEL,bungalow, 3-Bed- room, quiet neighborhood, NW- Oshawa. Large backyard. Non smokers preferred. Parking, laun- dry, $1265/month, inclusive. Available Jan 1st. (905)579-5139. NORTH OSHAWA 5 Bedroom! Close to hospital, schools & tran- sit. Formal living room w/fire- place. 5 appliances, family friend- ly. $1485 plus utilities. (416)724- 9555 OSHAWA LARGE 3+BEDROOM clean house, large fenced yard, close to shopping, schools, bus route & 401. Available immediate- ly. Call 905-493-3355 PICKERING, WHITES RD S. Lovely 3 bedroom home, hard- wood, broadloom, fireplace, car- port. Ideal for business couple. $1300 + utilities. Call 416-284- 2126 WESTNEY/HWY. #2, detatched 3 bedroom, finished basement, two decks. Close to amenities. $1395/month+utilties. Or for sale, $239,900. O down. Call 416- 315-1644 or 905-427-6368. WHITBY 3 BEDROOM,1.5 baths semi, with walkout. McQuay/Rossland, near schools and park. 4 appliances, $1600 + utilities (includes heat) first/last. 905-668-1464. WHITBY, 3-BDRM ranch style house. Close to GO/401, avail. Jan 23rd. $975+ utilities. Call Pe- ter 905-666-3377 or evenings 905-556-9737 WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM main floor, $1400/month, includes utilities, cable & laundry. No pets/smoking, close to shopping & schools. References required. (905)683-6863 AJAX, Church/Delaney. 4-bdrm townhouse, 2-1/2 baths, 4 appli- ances, a/c, fin. bsmt. $1495/month + utilities. No smoking/pets. Available Jan 1st. Call 416-399-1797. AN OSHAWA SOUTH town- house, 3-bedrooms $975/mo+ utilities, close to schools & shop- ping. First/last. 905-579-9956. CARRIAGE HILL 2 & 3 bed. townhouses. In-suite laundry, util. incl., Balconies, patios, courtyard. Pking. avail. Near DT, shopping, restaurants, schools, parks. 122 Colborne St. E. (Simcoe N., Colborne E) 905-434-3972 www.realstar.ca NEW 3 BDRM townhouse, Shoal- point/Bayly Ajax. Master with 2pc en suite, 5 appliances, single gar- age, available immediately. $1500/month. No/smoking. (416)884-7379, anytime or 416- 284-7379. NEWCASTLE, lease or sale. New waterfront 2-bedroom ex- ecutive townhome. Vaulted ceil- ings, covered porch, 2 car gar- age, granite counters, marble gas fireplace, hardwood, full unfin- ished basement w/rough-in. Har- bour, waterfront trail, indoor pool. Dec 17th. $2590/month or $379,000. (905)744-1790 NORTH OSHAWA, immaculate townhome, near schools, UOIT, shopping. 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, garage, 4 appliances. Available immediately. $1250+utilities (wa- ter incl.) No smoking, 905-449- 5999. OSHAWA, SIMCOE/TAUNTON. Executive 4-bedroom bungalow townhouse w/loft. 3 baths, fire- place, c/a, c/vac, 5-appliances, window coverings. No smok- ing/pets. Avail. January 1st. Suits working persons. $1600/mo+ heat/hydro. (905)720-1533, (905)767-5839 TAUNTON TERRACE 3 bed- room townhouses. Ensuite laun- dry. Landscaped grounds w/pool & playground. Private backyards. Sauna & pking avail. Near shop- ping & schools, public transport. 100 Taunton Rd. E. (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 905-436-3346 www.realstar.ca WHITBY 3 bedroom townhome available immediately. $1015. + utilities. Rent includes appl. and parking. Call 905-666-1074 or 905-556-0455. AJAX - HARWOOD/HWY 2 Furnished room in quiet home. Laundry, cable, phone, parking. Close to all amenities. No smok- ing/pets. Large master bdrm. $525/mo. First/last. Avail. imme- diately. 416-893-0140. PARK/BLOOR 2 rooms available on main floor. Shared accommo- dation. $300-$400/month. Park- ing, cable, utilities included. Available immediately. (905)439- 5777. WHITBY OLD DOWNTOWN room to rent for mature male in quiet home, furnished, very clean, parking, satellite, full kitchen, 2 bathrooms, family room, no smoking/pets, $550, inclusive, Available immediately. 905-426- 0916. AT BLOOR & SIMCOE,Oshawa. Share furnished apt with 2 males. Near all amenities, bedr/sitting room, cable/internet, parking in- cluded. Available immediately, lst/last, $495/mo inclusive, View- ing (905)433-4088. PICKERING: SHARE 3-bedroom townhome with 25yr old female, underground parking, near lake/GO/401, conservation area, waterfront trails. Female pre- ferred. $450+. Jan 1st. (905)839- 6648, (647)273-6942. SHARED ACCOMMODATION close to Oshawa Hospital, 2 1/2 storey older home. Loft or bed- room avail. $425-625 inclusive. Linda or Brad 905-668-5257. 1998 POLARIS XLT, Limited, 600. Electric start, reverse. Hand/thumb warmers. Extra-12 suspension. Low miles, extreme- ly reliable. Asking $3200. Phone 905-706-9370. 2005 GSX 500 SS, 2 seater, low mileage, plenty of extras, $6,500, $1,000 extra with trailer. Call 905-885-1641. REWARD,$50 set of keys on yel- low ring. Lost-Friday.Decem- ber.7th, in Ajax-Durham Centre. (705)374-5568. ARE YOU STILL LOOKING for that special someone? They are just a phone call away. SWF would like to meet SWM with good morals, good sense of hu- mor, likes dancing, movies and traveling,(64-68) SERIOUS RE- PLIES CALL, LEAVE MESSAGE AND PHONE NUMBER AT: 1-800-692-3269 Box #321886. ERASE YOUR CRIMINAL Record. We succeed where our competition can't. We give free consultations. Our cost just $475. Apply online www.governmentpardons.ca Call Robyn 1-800-298-5520 PERSONALIZED WEDDINGS performed in my home. $125.00 Call (905)985-0031 FULL-TIME LIVE-IN nanny re- quired. Home in Ajax. 2 years experience required. Room and board. $369.42/month. Fax re- sume to: 905-564-5781, Attention Serita. BABY SITTER needed for 2 chil- dren, 5 & 12 years old, weekends and some nights required in Ajax. Call (905)619-3766. +CARPET CARPET CARPETS 1 room Berber carpet, installed with pad $129.00 (10yds). 1 room, 40 oz. nylon installed with pad $209.00 (10yds). Special buy "15 mm" laminate, 5 colours at $2.25 a sq. ft. Installation available. Free in-home quotes. SAILLIAN CARPETS 1-800-578- 0497, 905-242-3691 ; 905-373- 2260. 1/2 PRICE LEATHER JACKETS purses from $9.99; luggage from $19.99; wallets from $9.99. Everything must Go! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728-9830, Scarborough (416)439-1177, (416)335-7007. 4 MICHELIN LATTITUDE X-ice tires, size 215-65R-17, 2 years old, approx 10,000kms driven, $300. Bob (905)420-8666 after 6pm 9-PIECE diningroom set, ta- ble/hutch/buffet/6-chairs/1-cap- tain chair, $450. Kenmore fridge/stove, $500 for both. A/C, use once last year, $70. Two lad- ders, 8ft and 20ft, $70/both.(905)720-0349. A BEDROOM SET,gorgeous cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mir- ror, tall dresser, night table, new. Cost $7450, sell $1,500. Call 416-524-2018. AAA CARPET FLOORING & HARDWOOD:Carpet 3-rooms from $329 (30-sq. yd.) includes: carpet, pad and installation. Free estimates. Carpet repairs. Serv- ing Durham and surrounding are- as. Professional Painting also avail. Call Sam (905)686-1772 AIR CONDITIONING from $1595. High efficient gas furnace from $1650. A/C Tune Up $69.95+parts. Installation of duct- work, water heaters, gas piping from $100. Furnace cleaning, gas, oil & propane Sales & Ser- vice McCoy Mechanical. (905)259-1415 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic mattress set, cost $1000, sacri- fice $275. Call 905-213-4669. BRAZILIAN CHERRY, Circa 1000sq.ft. of 3-1/4" Wide. Circa 600sq.ft of 2-1/4" wide, all 3/4" thick. Prestained & finished- ready to install. Call (905)436- 1513 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for less. Including premier underpad and installation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. 12.mm Click system. Residential, commercial, customer satisfac- tion guaranteed. Free Estimate. Mike 905-431-4040 DANBY APT SIZED freezers $209. New GE bar fridges, $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- pliances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Re-con- ditioned fridges $195/up, ranges $125/up, dryers $125/up, wash- ers $199/up, new and coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ranges with clock and window @$399 Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide se- lection of other new and recondi- tioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 DININGROOM Set complete, cherry wood, $2500. Manual or- thopedic Bed, $200. French pro- vincial couch &chairs, $2500. Commercial tool box & tools $150. (905)444-9144, O.B.O. EIGHT-PC diningroom $850; sofa & loveseat $350; matching loveseats $450; children's bed- room $350; fridge/stove $450; dishwasher $150; 2 wing chairs $125 each; antique bed/chest of drawers $450. 905-260-6247 FRESH FIREWOOD Precut & delivered, pick up, or cut your own. Mark (905)263-8573 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours. Call 1-866-585-0056 www.thecoverguy.ca HOT TUB COVERS Custom cov- ers, all sizes and shapes, $399 tax and delivery included. Pool safety covers. We will not be beat on price and quality. Guar- anteed. 905-259-4514. www.homeandleisure.ca HOT TUB/SPA, Deluxe cabinet. Energy efficient. Lots of jets. Wa- terfall. Light. $2795. 905-409- 5285. HOT TUBS/SPA,2007 new in wrap all self-contained, Cost $7,950, sacrifice $3,600. Call 905-213-4669. JUST IN TIME for Christmas, Custom made golf clubs. 460cc driver, 3-5 wood, 3-PW irons, put- ter & bag, brand new $400. Cus- tom made 460cc driver and 3 wood "New" slightly used 3-Pw irons and putter. New Bag, $300. call 705-328-0402, after 6pm MODCHIPS installed!XBOX 360, Wii, PS2, XBOX. Profession- al install, with warranty. Call Mike at 905-626-0542 (Oshawa) www.durhammods.com MOVING SALE! HURRY IN!! All Must Go. Never seen before Super-capacity Washer/Dryer team only? Deluxe Fridges & Stoves? Over-the-range Micro- waves? Too much to list, Hurry in, enjoy the AMAZING SAV- INGS!! HANK'S APPLIANCES. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. NATURAL MEAT by Lee Farms Free Range FRESH TURKEYS FOR CHRISTMAS/ NEW YEARS 14lb and up, can be halved, whole, or smoked. Chicken, Beef, Lamb, and Pork also available. Scott Lee (905)983-5370 Member of Canadian Organic Growers. PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs & pre-purchase consultation. Used upright or grand acoustic pianos for sale. Moving, rentals available. Call 905-427-7631 or visit: www.barbhall.com PIANOS AND CLOCKS, CHRISTMAS Specials on now! FREE Delivery, FREE bench, FREE tuning, FREE piano lamp. FREE Metronome. We have the best prices on new & used pia- nos. Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons..try our unique rent- to-own system. 100% of all rental payments apply! Large selec- tion of upright and electronic pia- nos and Howard Miller clocks. TELEP PIANO 905-433-1491. www.Telep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! POOL TABLE, 1" slate. New in box. Cost $4395 sell for $1395. 905-213-4669. POOL TABLE;mint condition; 4.5ft x 9 on inch slate; green felt; adjustable leveling. Included; numbered, and snooker balls; 8 cues with corner stand; rake; tri- angle; wall mounted score board; historic snooker display; table lights. $2500. (905)655-0937, af- ter 7pm. PORCELAIN DOLLS,approx 80, best offer. Call (905)420-1767 RARE PATTERN "POINSETTIA" Royal Albert Dishes, appraised at $2700, best offer. Antique pedes- tal coffee table $80. Antique cast iron tub needs refurbishing $100. Call Cynthia 905-623-8421 RENT TO OWN - New and reconditioned appliances, new TV's, Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furniture, Barbecues & More! Fast delivery. No credit application refused. Paddy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. AUCTION SALE Sunday Dec 16th, early start 9:00am (viewing 8:00am) MacGREGOR AUCTIONS, Orono Take 115 Hwy north 20km. exit Main St. Orono to Mill Pond Rd. Our last sale for 2007 features a large quality selection of collectables, quality glass & china, country collectables, origi- nal oil painting of (Bobby Orr) by "Bob Hanna", old linens, antiques & modern furniture tables, chairs, rockers, etc., old & newer dolls & clothing, jewelry, tools & hardware, old pictures & art, vintage la- dies clothing, plus many more interesting articles. Note:Early start 9:00am due to large selection of collectable smalls, come early - stay late. See:www.macgregor.theauctionadvertiser.com Terms:(Cash, Visa, M/C, & Interac) 5% Buyers premium We are collecting for the Durham Police Food & Toy Drive "Happy & Safe Holiday" from the staff MacGREGOR AUCTIONS 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 CHRISTMAS AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, December 14th 5:00 p.m. Selling an assortment of New and Antique items, ideal Christmas Gifts:100 Boxed Die Cast Models (Ertl, etc. ; 75 Pieces L/E Art (New) (Drummond Original); 50 Pieces New Oak; Oak table tops; also antique Chairs; Coins (some Paper) US $20 Gold Piece,etc.; Nintendo Wii (new); Furniture; Antiques Decoys; etc. etc. Come and Join us for our Christmas Auction Check website for full listing Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque (Drivers License), Visa, M/C, Interac 10% Buyers Premium Auctioneers Frank & Steve Stapleton, Newtonville 905.786.2244, 1.800.263.9886 ‘estate specialists since 1971’ www.stapletonauctions.com CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN Friday, December 14th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 modern round oak table with chairs, lamp table with spool legs, spinning wheel, settee, chesterfield and chair, bakers table, pine corner cupboard, pine captains bed, bedroom sets, wicker chair and stool, king size box spring and mat- tress, bed chesterfield, 4x6 pool table, remote controlled boats and motorcycle, 2 railway baggage carts, airtight woodstove, oil space heater, Delta table saw, Beaver 4" jointer, Busy Bee 15" scroll saw, floor jack, GE fridge (bot- tom freezer) and stove, Maytag washer and dryer, Frigi- daire stove, Soft tub hot tub, Qty. of china, glass, house- hold & 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 We would like to Thank everybody for their patronage and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and watch for our upcoming ads for our Christmas Sale on December 28th, and the first sale of the New Year for the Late Mr. & Mrs. Elliott Harrington of Cambray on January 11.We will be close Dec 19th until Dec 27th for holidays BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Local Area Collector, Dealer, Picker, Consignment Sale of Antiques & Collectables, No Reserve At Malcolm Sale Barn, 13200 Old Scugog Rd. 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock, Ont. Saturday Dec. 15th, 10:30am • Homelite 8hp Generator • Wicker doll carriage • Butter bowl • White Rose yard stick • 1957 Chevrolet Buick & heavy duty truck sales brochures • Lincoln Massey Harris 44 Tractor • Canadian Motor Oil Quarts • Art Deco hood ornaments (nude goddess) • Toys, 1950's 7 1960's Sum MIB • 1960's store tube tester & over 300 vacuum tubes! • 1950's milk shake mixer • 1880 Coffee Grinder • Railway lanterns & items • 1880's Blue flower crock • Gree Depression glass • Auto Motor Heater • Stell wheels • Old China cabinet BRUCE KELLETT (705)328-2185 (905)986-4447 www.theauctionfever.com Auction Sale Haydon Auction Barn, 2498 Con Rd 8, Haydon ON Sat. Dec 15 @ 4 pm Vintage Pressed Glass, China, Furniture www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 THE COBOURG ROTARY ARTS and Crafts Show has booths available for the 2008 Waterfront Festival. To qualify you must have a product that is unique to you and created by you. Go to our website, www.waterfrontfestival.ca for in- formation and application forms. Click on <The Rotary Arts and Crafts Festival> then <Exhibitors> then <2007 Exhibitors applica- tion>. Or call 905-373-4959 and leave your name and mailing ad- dress. MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 100% A KOZY HEAT FIRE- WOOD, excellent, very best quality hardwood, guaranteed ex- tra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn), cut and split. Honest measurement. Free deliv- ery. Dependable, quality service since 1975. (905)753-2246. A-1 FIREWOOD,dry hardwood, guaranteed. (905)436-6600 (905)260-1774. AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best quality wood, seasoned cut, split, delivered. Call 905-424-1735. HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch firewood. 416-716-4332, 905-449-2100. CHRISTMAS ENGLISH BULL DOG for sale, puppies, comes with 1 year health guarantee, health checked, up to date with shots, home raised with kids and other. pet:nextbreeder@yahoo.com DASCHUND PUPPIES,two males, 16 weeks, black/tanned, vet checked. $575. (905)686- 4917. GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, farm raised and vet checked with first shots and dewormed, par- ents on site, ready December 15/07, $500. Please call 905- 352-2753. GOLDENDOODLE F1 & F1B puppies. Male and Female. Beautiful, smart & loving with silky non shed coats, variety of colours. 705-437-2790 www.doodletreasures.com GORGEOUS GOLDEN RE- TRIEVER pups, first shots, vet checked, dewormed, excellent temperament, great with kids, parents on site, $450. Ready for Christmas. 905-986-4311, Black- stock LOVABLE Labrador Retriever pups, family raised. CKC Regis- tered, health guarantee, great bloodlines, black, yellow. Ready Dec 15. $550. (613)473-5424 LOVING home needed for friend- ly cats. Tom cat and sister Sarah. Neutered & spayed. Call 905- 668-5445 NEWFOUNDLAND Puppies for sale, 8 weeks old, first shots, de- wormed, vet checked, asking $850 each, call Frances at 905- 718-0049. PUPPIES FOR SALE Pugs $700, Puggles $400. All 1st shots, vet- checked/dewormed, ready to go. From Lindsay take 35N to HB Cy- cle, 539 Kilarney Bay Rd., Came- ron. ON. No Sunday Sales. SHI-POO PUPPIES for sale. $400 including first shots, & de- wormed. Ready to go home any- time. 905-728-8530 or 416-846- 7754. SHI-POO'S, ready to go Decem- ber 18, $450 each, first shots, de- wormed and vet checked, great Christmas gift. 905-342-9159. SHIH-POO PUPPIES & LHASA- POO puppies. Vet checked, first shots. 2 year guarantee. $750 tax incl. 28 years experience. (613)332-5975 TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. YELLOW LAB PUPPIES - pure bred, retriever stock, good with children. Not registered. Ready now! Call Tom 905-986-4986. '93 DODGE SPIRIT, 4 cylinder, auto. ,4 door, granny owned, 111,000k. Mint condition. Certi- fied September '07. $3500. 905- 420-4377. 1972 DODGE CHALLENGER $4800, coupe, great condition, low mileage, automatic, 8-cyl, exterior: yellow, interior: black. karlamuccio@msn.com or 514- 448-9140 1992 MAZDA MX-6 Only 169K khm,Red Exterior, Grey Interior, automatic, power sunroof, win- dows, doors, many updates, ex- cellent condition $1800 jfromm@rogers.com or 905-260- 3333 1994 FORD ESCORT LX, hatch- back. Under 205,000kms. Good body. Rebuild engine, power mir- rors, a/c, great heat. Priced to sell. Asking $900. (905)240-6065. 1996 LINCOLN LIMO,7 pax. Very low mileage, excellent buy, $10,000. Call Jim (905)427-2990 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, Excel- lent condition. Excellent interi- or/exterior. Like new. Dark Green. Runs well. New tires. Certified with emission. $3200. Please call 905-999-9371. 2001 HYUNDAI Tiburon, 114,500kms. Auto, PW, PL, sil- ver, sunroof, CD, Excellent run- ning car. Asking $8000. Call (905)434-2265. 2001 VOLKSWAGEN GTI, matchstick red-original paint. En- gine:1.8L, 4-cyl, 145,000kms. 5-speed. PW, PL, sunroof, A/C, one owner since new. $9,500, Reasonable offers considered. (905)424-0664. 2002 VOLKSWAGON PASSAT GLS station wagon. AWD, V6, automatic, power windows/locks, heated seats/mirrors, mint condition, certified, 89,000 kms, asking $14,000, 416-727-4436. 2003 MERCEDES ML350 SUV, 6 cylinder, 5 passenger, 80,000 km, loaded, certified and E-tested, $21,500. 905-344-7074. 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX 3.8L V-6 4-door. Metallic gold exterior, beige interior. CD, PS, PB, PL, AC. Will certify. 115,000 km. $8600. 905-665-8478 2004 SUNFIRE, all options ex- cept cruise. Tinted windows, rear spoiler, in dash DVD, all new tires and brakes. Certified and E-test- ed, asking $9,000 OBO. Call 705-939-1289 or 905-377-0361. MOVING,2001 Saturn SL1, 4-door, air, 5-speed, E-tested, 156,000kms, $4000. 2000 Kia Sephia, air, PW, PO, cruise, tilt, 5-speed, E-tested, 70,000kms, $2750. (905)725-2975. NEED A CAR?100% Credit Guaranteed, Your job is your credit, some down payment may be required. 200 cars in stock Call 877-743-9292 or apply online at www.needacartoday.ca TAKE OVER LEASE 2003 Cavalier (black). 105km, female driven, non smoker. Please call for more information 905-259- 9208 ! ! ! A - ALL SCRAP CARS,old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407. ! ! $ ! AARON & LEO Scrap Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash paid 7 days/week anytime. Please call 905-426-0357. $ $ ADAM & RON'S SCRAP cars, trucks, vans. Pay cash, free pick up 7 days/week (anytime) 905-424-3508 ! A ABLE TO PAY up to $10,000 on scrap cars & trucks running or not. Free Towing 24 hours, 7 days. (905)686-1899 (Picker- ing/Ajax) or (905)665-9279 (Oshawa/Whitby). $$$$$ JOHNNY JUNKER WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE. Has the best cash deal for your good scrap cars and trucks. Speedy service. (905)655-4609 or (416)286-6156. Call Today & Drive Tomorrow Only $49 Down Affordable Payments Bankrupt OK, Slow Credit OK, New to Country OK Ask for Steve Hahn Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326 or 905-686-0555 or contact us online www.durhamcreditzone.com You’re Approved! Basements, Kitchens & Bathrooms Renovations Electrical, Plumbing, Windows, Doors, Decks, Home Inspections,Carpentry, Flooring, *Insured *Guaranteed *1 year warranty *Senior Discounts 905-243-2100 Local: 1-800-961-RENO(7366) Toll free: $ $125+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 $100-$1000 Cash For Cars Dead of Alive Fast Free Towing 7 Days a Week (416)893-1594 1-866-256-2883 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES 1989 EDDY BAUER-Ford Bron- co, newly reconditioned , a must see. Auto, 2 DR. V8, tilt wheel, PD/PW. Removable top, trailer- hitch, new tires, $3500 as is (905)623-3763. 1996 GRAND Caravan LE, load- ed, runs excellent, great shape and clean. Too many new parts to list. A very well maintained ve- hicle $3200. certified & e-tested. Call (905)623-0831 evenings. 1997 GMC Jimmy, leather, 4x4 $3999; 1996 Ford F250, ext cab, 8ft box with supercap, 4x4, $4999; 1988 GMC, $2500; RV $3999; 1997 Cadillac STS, $3499; 1995 Buick Rivera, $2999; other from $1699. Certi- fied and e-tested. Free 6 month warranty. (905)683-1983 or (905)424-9002 www.kellyandson- sauto.com. Busty Blonde Green-eyed beauty Call SHAYNA Discreet & Independent 8a.m -6 p.m. 905-441-1661 A1A CUTIES Young Busty & Hot Asian Angels 24 hours Outcalls only (416) 885-3888 AAA Hennesey 19 yr old, 104 lbs. 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To advertise in this special feature from $80, call Michael Briggs at 905-683-5110 ext. 238 or email mbriggs@durhamregion.com 6 5 6 Annual Christmas showcase involves Ajax and Pickering teams By Brian McNair bmcnair@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The ‘Classic’ part of the Eastdale Eagles Christmas Clas- sic is becoming more pronounced with each passing year. The third annual senior boys’ hock- ey tournament hosted by Oshawa’s Eastdale Collegiate is set to go this week with a record 32 teams taking part, including some of the best not just from the region, but the province as well. Convener Josh French, a coach at Eastdale, says he started the tourna- ment primarily to fill a void in the Eagles’ schedule three years ago. It’s since grown from 10 teams that year to 16 last, and now double that num- ber this year. “I like to think big, so I’d think it could continue to grow,” says French, acknowledging he would need to find more ice time in order to accomplish that goal. “We actually have three or four teams on the waiting list. Forty- eight (teams) sounds good, but we’ll take it one step at a time.” There are many reasons, in French’s estimation, for the tournament’s quick expansion. First of all, the timing is good, with coaches looking for a holiday tour- nament to evaluate the rest of the provincial competition. Secondly, with the popular Father Goetz tournament now off the an- nual calendar, many teams are look- ing for something to replace it. Third, and perhaps most relevant, Eastdale proved its muster earlier this year when it did a bang-up job of running the OFSAA provincial cham- pionships. “Ideally, especially with the Goetz tournament retired, we’d like to be one of the major tournaments,” French says. “The timing of it’s pretty good because it’s just before Christ- mas break.” For now, the tournament is held exclusively in Whitby, with all six pads at the Iroquois Park Sports Cen- tre and both at the McKinney Centre being utilized from Thursday morn- ing through Friday afternoon. The host Eagles will kick things off against Cardinal Newman at 8 a.m. Thursday at Iroquois Park’s Pad 1, and 62 games will follow prior to the gold medal game Friday at 3:15 p.m. at Iroquois Pad 5. Due to time constraints, quarter- final and semifinal games will be 10 minutes of three-on-three. The medal games will revert to five-on-five, but periods will be only 10 minutes long. “At first, I was a bit skeptical,” French says of the playoff format. “I thought it was a bit gimmicky, but having participated in it, I just saw how excited the kids got about it. A couple of the coaches, who probably like me grumbled about it at first, said it was one of the most memo- rable things they’ve been involved in.” There’s at least one LOSSA team in each of the eight pools and nine all together, including highly touted Ajax High School and Pickering’s Dunbarton. Whitby’s Anderson Col- legiate is back after winning bronze and silver in the first two years, while McLaughlin, Bowmanville, Uxbridge, Pickering and Denis O’Connor round out the local teams. Markham returns as the defending champion, while Robert Hall, Denis Morris and Brother Andre are among the other strong teams coming from beyond Durham. 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Forward CV to avalic@toronto.cogir.net TO ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OR SERVICE IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL AJAX 905-683-0707 TO ADVERTISE YOUR AUCTION IN THIS SECTION PLEASE CALL 905-683-0707 (Ajax) Please read your classified ad on the first day of publica- tion as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error. 2 be d r o o m a p a r tment f o r ren t , avail- able e n d o f S e p t e m ber. $000 pe r m onth includ e s hydro. First and last r e q u i r e d . Call 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 - 0 0 0 0 . APARTMENT OR HOUSE FOR RENT? For details call 905-683-5110 Advertise your apartment or house for rent here! RENTALRENTAL SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT TO MAKE… For details call 905-683-5110 Announce your Special Event here! with a photo and message in our special occasions feature SAYSAY HAPPY RETIREMENTHAPPY RETIREMENT CLARK, Mary Pentland (nee Small)On December 9th, 2007, in her 84th year, surrounded by her family. Mary, loving and devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Daughter, Sister and Aunt. Mary was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and was a long time resident of Ajax, and former employee of Woolco. She will be so sadly missed by all who knew her and every- one that she touched. Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428-9090) on Thursday December 13th, 2007 from 10 am until the time of service in the chapel at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lung Association (1627 Dundas Street East, 2nd Fl., Whitby ON L1N 2K9) would be appreciated. HARRISON, Frank Robert It is with great sadness that the Harrison Family are announcing the passing of Frank Robert at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Sun- day December 2nd, 2007 in his 71st year. Loving husband of Joyce for over 49 years. Devoted father of Cheryl, Julie and Kelly. Cherished Gramps of Shawn and Kelsey. Final resting place was at Mount Lawn Memorial Gardens. Ar- rangements entrusted to the McEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Road, Pickering Village (Ajax) 905-428-8488. Should family and friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be greatly ap- preciated. A Book of Condolence may be signed at www.mceachnie-funeral.ca PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results from Dec. 3 GAME ONE Best Buy Insurance 71 vs. Lakar Carpentry 58 TOP SCORERS Best Buy: Elman McLean 26, Gord Brown 16, Blake Slawter 16, Bill Bos- ton 5. Lakar: Conrad Davis 28, Sherwin James 14, Don MacDonald 6. GAME TWO Accent Building Sciences 41 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 35 TOP SCORERS Accent: Brian Marsellas 20, Pat Roach 8, Bill Manos 6, Tom Recalis 5. Knights: Frank Gallo 19, Leon Salmon 11. GAME THREE Verifeye 54 vs. West Mill Men’s Slo-Pitch 33 TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Glenn Hill 19, Anthony Watson 13, Ivor Walker 12, Claude Feig 10. West Hill: Dan Seto 12, Orin Taylor 10, Leo Giorconne 7. GAME FOUR Ellis Packaging 54 vs. Gallantry’s Eatery 39. TOP SCORERS Ellis: Gavin Clarke 12, Alonzo Starling 11, Darryl Brown 11, Joe Lococo 8. Gallantry’s: Bill Linton 18, Jose Rivas 8, David Voth 6. GAME FIVE Ell-Rod Holdings 51 vs. Red Knights 46 TOP SCORERS Ell-Rod: David Harvey 19, Roger Young 10, Claudio Ricketts 10, Steve Gazmin 8. Red Knights: George Iordanov 18, Dodge Beckford 12, Chris Sheldon 8. LEAGUE STANDINGS - As of Nov. 26 TEAM G W L OTW OTL PTS Verifeye 9 8 0 1 0 18 Accent Building Sciences 9 7 2 0 0 14 West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 9 6 3 0 0 12 Lakar Carpentry 9 5 4 0 0 10 Best Buy Insurance 9 3 4 0 2 8 Knights Corner 9 4 5 0 0 8 Red Knights 9 3 5 1 0 8 Ellis Packaging 9 4 5 0 0 8 Ell-Rod Holdings 9 3 6 0 0 6 Gallantry’s Eatery 9 1 8 0 0 2 LOSSA SENIOR BOYS’ HOCKEY Recent standings EAST TEAM G W L T P F A PCT. Eastdale 6 3 0 3 9 26 13 0.75 Courtice 5 3 1 1 7 33 17 0.7 McLaughlin 5 2 1 2 6 22 14 0.6 Paul Dwyer 5 1 2 2 4 19 15 0.4 Bowmanville 4 1 2 1 3 19 14 0.375 Clarington Central 6 0 6 0 0 6 49 0 CENTRAL TEAM G W L T P F A PCT. Ajax 6 6 0 0 12 50 9 1 Anderson 6 4 2 0 8 23 23 0.667 Uxbridge 4 2 2 0 4 16 10 0.5 Austin 4 2 2 0 4 24 18 0.5 All Saints 6 2 4 0 4 24 33 0.333 Henry Street 6 1 5 0 2 14 41 0.167 WEST TEAM G W L T P F A PCT. Dunbarton 5 5 0 0 10 29 10 1 St. Mary 5 3 0 2 8 26 6 0.8 Pickering 5 2 1 2 6 22 14 0.6 Notre Dame 5 1 3 1 3 18 37 0.3 Pine Ridge 5 1 4 0 2 12 21 0.2 J.C. Richardson 6 1 5 0 2 11 50 0.167 OPJHL STANDINGS - EAST Team GP W L OTL PTS PCT GF GA Kingston 34 25 7 2 52 .765 143 96 Wellington 30 23 4 3 49 .817 145 74 Peterborough 30 19 7 4 42 .700 106 86 Port Hope 29 17 9 3 37 .638 105 86 Bowmanville 33 11 14 8 30 .455 77 98 Quinte 32 13 18 1 27 .422 97 139 Lindsay 29 9 16 4 22 .379 83 108 Cobourg 35 9 25 1 19 .271 103 168 WEST Team GP W L OTL PTS PCT GF GA Oakville 31 24 4 3 51 .823 134 90 Brampton 31 20 10 1 41 .661 147 111 Hamilton 32 19 12 1 39 .609 145 128 Georgetown 30 17 10 3 37 .617 126 116 Milton 29 15 9 5 35 .603 117 113 Burlington 31 15 13 3 33 .532 144 112 Mississauga 28 12 15 1 25 .446 116 132 Buffalo 26 7 19 0 14 .269 78 124 Streetsville 28 4 23 1 9 .161 68 150 SOUTH Team GP W L OTL PTS PCT GF GA St. Michael’s 32 28 2 2 58 .906 176 84 Vaughan 31 26 2 3 55 .887 159 88 Markham 31 22 7 2 46 .742 146 108 Toronto 30 17 12 1 35 .583 140 105 Dixie 33 14 16 3 31 .470 126 149 North York 34 12 20 2 26 .382 109 133 Ajax 32 9 21 2 20 .313 91 167 Pickering 31 9 21 1 19 .306 108 149 Durham 33 7 21 5 19 .288 110 184 NORTH Team GP W L OTL PTS PCT GF GA Newmarket 32 26 5 1 53 .828 158 78 Huntsville 30 26 4 0 52 .867 119 49 Couchiching 32 21 7 4 46 .719 137 100 Aurora 30 21 6 3 45 .750 151 78 Stouffville 29 16 10 3 35 .603 136 95 Orangeville 31 11 19 1 23 .371 77 121 Seguin 30 7 22 1 15 .250 92 165 Collingwood 31 6 23 2 14 .226 64 132 Villanova 30 3 26 1 7 .117 62 179 HURRY IN, SALE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 2 ND! $600 LEASE OR PUR C H A S E BONUS ◆ 2008 SPORTAGE LX-AWD model shown†MSRP $21,695* 2007 SPECTRA LX model shown†MSRP $15,995**Based on an MSRP of $15,995/$21,695/$19,995 on 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2008 Sportage LX MT (SP5518)/2008 Rondo LX (RN7518) with annual purchase financing interest rate of 0.0%/3.9%/3.9%. Bi-weekly offer for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417)/2007 Sportage LX MT (SP5517)/2008 Rondo LX (RN7518) excludes delivery and destinationof $1,350/$1,495/$1,495. **Bi-weekly payment is $85/$136/$126 for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period with $0/$0/$0 down payment. Estimated remaining principal balance of $4,399/$6,813/$6,280 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Licence, registration, insurance, dealer administration fees and taxes are not included.Dealers are free to set individual prices. Prices subject to change without notice. §“No GST on All New 2007 & 2008 Models” applicable on cash purchase, lease or purchase financing on all in-stock models. The GST rebate on lease is not applicable to the end value portion and cannot be used to reduce the vehicle capitalized cost or monthly leasepayment. ±“Don’t Pay For 4 Months” available on approved credit on purchase financing on all new 2008 models and cannot be combined with No GST offer. Maximum monthly term for “0% purchase financing” varies by model. See dealer for details. GST rebate calculated on the following items included on the factory invoice: vehicle purchase price(no higher than MSRP), port accessories, metallic colour price, excise tax, D&D. Purchase financing example: $10,000 at 0.0% purchase financing equals $167 per month for 60 months; cost of borrowing (C.O.B.) is $0 for a total obligation of $10,000. Monthly payment and C.O.B. will vary depending on amount borrowed, the term and down payment/trade.Other lease and finance options available. Prices subject to change without notice. >Highway/city fuel consumption for 2007 Spectra LX MT (ST5417) is 6.6 L/8.9 L per 100km/2008 Sportage LX MT (SP5518) is 7.8 L/10.4 L per 100km/2008 Rondo LX (RN7518) is 7.5 L/11 L per 100km. The actual fuel consumption of these vehicles may vary. ◆Reductionof $600 off total principal amount or amount due on all new 2007 Spectra models. Bi-weekly lease or finance payments have been adjusted for reduction. Certain restrictions may apply. †Some vehicles may include optional equipment and may not be exactly as shown. ‡Green Score for Kia Spectra based on manual transmission specification withinthe Mid-Size segment. Please refer to GreenerCars.org for full details. ††NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) test results. Visit www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ncap for full details. ^Conditions apply to the $500 Grad Rebate program. See dealer for details. ✛Some conditions may apply to the $750 Kia Mobility program. See dealer for details.▼Kia’s “Worry-Free Comprehensive” warranty covers most vehicle components against defects under normal use and maintenance conditions. Price, availability and specifications are subject to changes without notice. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of print. KIA is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation. EX model shown†MSRP $19,995* • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM WORRY-FREE COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY▼ • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY • 5-YEAR/100,000 KM EXTRA CARE ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE • NO DEDUCTIBLE CHARGE We’ve got you covered. 3.9 % FINANCE APR* PURCHASE FOR $126 ** BI-WEEKLY FOR 60 MOS. AMORTIZED OVER 84 MOS. REMAINING PRINCIPAL OF $6,280 DUE AT END OF TERM $0 DOWN PAYMENT Visit kia.ca to see our full lineup of Kia vehicles. ✛ 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING†† 5-STAR CRASH TEST RATING†† HWY:6.6 L/100 KM CITY:8.9 L/100 KM> One of the Greenest Vehicles in its class‡ -GreenerCars.org HWY:7.5 L/100 KM CITY:11 L/100 KM> 0% FINANCE APR* PURCHASE FOR FOR 60 MOS. AMORTIZED OVER 84 MOS. REMAINING PRINCIPAL OF $4,399 DUE AT END OF TERM $0 DOWN PAYMENT $85** BI-WEEKLY 2008 RONDO 0% PLUS on New 2007 Models§ OR on New 2008 Models with purchase financing!± PURCHASE FINANCING on All New 2007& 2008 Models § 3.9 % FINANCE APR* PURCHASE FOR FOR 60 MOS. AMORTIZED OVER 84 MOS. 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