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The Pickering 60 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007 ✦ Optional delivery charge $6 / Newsstand charge $1 You be the photographerYou be the photographer See storm photos See storm photos pages B8 and B10pages B8 and B10 New turf will let more kids play the game By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com PICKERING — Soccer in Pickering has reached its saturation point, and the membership base is really stuck right now, says the Pickering Soccer Club’s (PSC) business manager. “So we have a number of kids who we really want to see get into the pro- gram but we just don’t have the place to grow,” Shelly Augustin said. The PSC wants to upgrade the large soccer pitch (Kinsmen Large) at Kins- men Park to artificial turf, which would allow for longer playing seasons and more members since it’s easier to maintain. With grass, there is a recov- ery time for reseeding after it rains, for example. “The idea is to be able to extend it all the way to November or December,” Ms. Augustin said. “It really depends on the weather. If it’s not too cold, you can continue to play because of the way the field is. It’s almost like a carpet; you just brush off the snow and you can play.” The soccer program runs year- round, but the club is forced to send kids to other municipalities since there are no indoor soccer facilities in Pickering. They use gyms, but they fill up quickly. The PSC has applied for a $150,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foun- dation to contribute to the upgrade, which will roughly cost between $500,000 and $700,000. The turf has a life expectancy of 10 years and can last up to 15. The PSC has committed up to $50,000 for the upgrade, and is seeking sponsorship from local businesses and organizations. They have five spon- sorship options, ranging from $2,500 to $100,000. Council approved the endorsement of the options on Mon- day. Staff will now screen all of the op- tions to ensure they fit with the values of the community. Those interested in sponsoring can call Ms. Augustin at 416-835-6782 or 905-831-9803. The options are set to go online shortly at www.pickeringsoccer.ca. 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Good things do come in smaller packages News Advertiser says goodbye to broadsheet The readers have spoken and we have listened. Today’s issue of the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser is the last one you will be holding featuring the broadsheet size. Beginning in the new year, the Wednesday issue of the News Adver- tiser will be the same tabloid size as our Friday and Sunday issues. “It’s something our readers have been asking for. Some find the Wednes- day broadsheet too cumbersome to hold and read all the local news and advertising they are interested in,” said Publisher Tim Whittaker who noted the switch to the tabloid size is actually a return to the roots of the newspaper which started as a tabloid. So, the next time you are sitting on a bus reading Wednesday’s paper you won’t be hitting the cheek of the person you’re sitting beside. And, you won’t need a physics degree in order to fold the paper to read a story you’re interested in. The Wednesday broadsheet mea- sures 22.5 by 12.5 inches, compared to 15 by 11.75 inches, a more manageable size for our readers. And, while the size of the newspaper may be shrinking, the news and photos our readers have come to expect issue after issue won’t. The Wednesday paper will have space dedicated for the best local news and photos which, when coupled with the region’s best advertising information, continues to make the News Adver- tiser the newspaper of choice for Dur- ham residents. According to the MediaGuardian that watches and reports on media issues, in the past two years more than 80 major newspapers have changed from broadsheet to tabloid size. “On balance, smaller formats are a good idea. Readers undoubtedly pre- fer them, and any notion that size somehow is a badge of quality or sta- tus is demonstrably a myth,” noted the media watchdog. So, enjoy this last broadsheet and look for bigger, and smaller things to come in the new year. Jury finds Belic guilty of second-degree murder in death of Ajax man By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Her soft voice all but choked with emotion, the mother of Eugene “Dwayne” Moses looked into the eyes of her son’s killer Tuesday and told him of the unspeakable pain he has caused. “You have taken away ev- erything,” Thourla Moses told Neven Belic. “You have destroyed me. “He was only 21,” Ms. Moses said, her teary eyes locked on the man seated in the prisoner’s box of a Whitby courtroom. Mr. Belic has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the killing of Mr. Moses, an innocent man who was gunned down at a Durham College pub three and a half years ago. Mr. Belic, 27, of Toronto, was also found guilty of two counts of aggra- vated assault in the wounding of two other men who were struck by bullets when shots rang out inside the E.P. Taylor’s pub in Oshawa after midnight on April 3, 2004. Jurors returned with a verdict Sun- day morning after deliberating for more than two full days. Ms. Moses’s victim impact state- ment Tuesday was the first phase of a sentencing hearing that will continue in January. She said the loss of her son has been devastating to her and Dwayne’s sister, now a teenager, as well as Mr. Moses’s other relatives and friends. “You have taken away from me my friend, my son and my future,” Ms. Moses said. “Dwayne was my reason for living.” Evidence in the trial began Nov. 6. The prosecution, led by Durham Crown Attorney John Scott, called numerous witnesses, including a num- ber of young people who were in the pub when Mr. Moses, an Ajax resident and a Durham College graduate, was shot in the chest during a dispute involving several young men. Witnesses said they watched a group of young men alight from a flashy SUV limousine and stroll into the stu- dent centre at Durham College on a night when a popular hip hop radio station was holding a live-to-air broad- cast from the bar. Leading that contin- gent was a charismatic young man in a Guilty Eugene ‘Dwayne’ Moses ✦ See Belic, Page A2 Mom tells killer he took ‘everything’ away from her Pitching for soccer in Pickering AJAX — A suspect in a school break- in was busted after a 90-minute pursuit on a snowy Saturday night in Ajax. Residents helped cops by pointing them in the right direction -- and in one case, allowing officers to run through a home in an effort to catch up to the fleeing teen -- as the chase unfolded, Durham police said. The break-in at Pickering High School in the Church Street-Hwy. 2 area was reported just before midnight after a custodian found broken glass and foot prints in the snow, police said. Officers arriving on scene spotted a male flee- ing through a field north of the school and the chase was on. For the next 90 minutes police doggedly pursued the suspect, who fled through backyards, leaping fences in an attempt to evade capture. On a few occasions cops lost the trail but were either pointed in the right direction by helpful citizens or saw footprints in the gathering snow. At one point a resident let cops run through his house as they attempted to close the gap. When the suspect was finally collared officers found a hammer in a backpack they believe was used in the school break-in. A 17-year-old Ajax youth is charged with break and enter, possession of break-in instruments and assault with intent to resist arrest. Suspect leads cops on 90-minute foot chase For more on the sponsorship opportunities read more online at newsdurhamregion.com 20 m in u t es t o OSHAW A TORONT O FAI RAL L ST .WESTNE Y R D. 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Our 2007 performance results demonstrate that safety is a fundamental priority at Pickering Nuclear. During the third quarter, Pickering Nuclear celebrated two significant safety milestones. Pickering B reached three million hours of work without a lost-time accident while Pickering A achieved a milestone of 1.5 million hours. In addition, emissions from our facilities continue to be well below one one-thousandth of the radiation an average Canadian receives every year from natural sources. Pickering Nuclear produced less power than was planned during the first nine months of 2007. Pickering A production was significantly lower because a conservative operating decision was made in early summer to shut down Pickering A Units 1 and 4 for inspections and improvements to a backup station electrical system. OPG increased production at its other facilities to compensate for the reduced electricity production from the Pickering stations. 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Call 905-426-4676 ext 222 3.In person: 130 Commercial Avenue, Ajax 3 EASY WAYS TO BUY Try our new menu The Waterfront Bistro provides Pickering with year round, atmospheric upscale and casual dining just steps away from the newly developed boardwalk on the east shore of Frenchman’s Bay. This established restaurant at the south end of Liverpool Road has been providing local residents with traditional and modern cuisine for many years, and the tradition continues with the launch of the new menu. For our faithful regulars the famous selections of prime rib, steaks and fresh seafood continues, but now we’ve added some eclectic new dishes. Where can you get unbeatable deals from local businesses? +gst PAGE A2 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007P basketball jersey who claimed to be a famous rap artist from Buffalo. That young man, whose image was caught on security cameras at the college, was Mr. Belic; his distinctive cornrow-style braids on the video were the same as he wore in court each day, and a large cross-style necklace -- which some witnesses recalled seeing -- is seen around his neck in the video images. Witnesses said Mr. Belic’s group strode into the pub, appearing to in- tentionally bump into other patrons including Mr. Moses, a popular rugby player who had gathered with friends following an athletic banquet at the college that night. Words were exchanged and Mr. Bel- ic’s group moved on, but witnesses said tensions between the two groups continued to simmer. The young men came together again at the front doors of the pub; in the midst of a melee that included pushing and shouting shots were fired and Mr. Moses sank the floor clutching his chest, mortally wounded. He died later in hospital. The case was by no means a slam- dunk, as none of the witnesses could claim to have seen Mr. Belic with the gun inside the pub, and no one saw who the shooter actually was. The sen- tencing hearing resumes Jan. 24. The mandatory term for second-degree murder is life in prison with no pos- sibility of parole for at least 10 years. ✦ Belic from page A1 Neven Belic has been found guilty of the second-degree murder of an Ajax man. he will be sentenced Jan. 24. DURHAM — There are special hours for Durham Region’s waste disposal facilities during the holiday season. From Dec. 22 to 26, all three are closed. From Dec. 27 to 29, they are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are closed from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1. From Jan. 2 to 5, they are open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Region’s waste disposal facili- ties are at 1640 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa, 1623 Reach St., Port Perry and Sid- eroad 17, Brock. For more information, call the Re- gion of Durham works department at 905-579-5264. Holiday hours for waste disposal Belic sentencing continues Jan. 24 External peer review team offers ways to enhance services, get Rouge Valley back on track By Kristen Calis kcalis@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) will receive $8 million in one-time funding as a re- sult of an independent peer review released last week. The Central East Local Health Inte- gration Network (CELHIN) and RVHS initiated the peer review when the hos- pital system was unable to submit a balanced budget as part of its 2007/08 Hospital Annual Planning Submission. The CELHIN Board voted last Friday to receive the review, which was led by Janet Beed, president and CEO of Markham Stouffville Hospital. The other members were Mary Clare Eg- berts, senior vice president, operations and chief financial executive at North York General Hospital (financial lead) and Dr. Alfio Meschino, chief of staff, Toronto East General hospital (physi- cian lead). “There was no one that was not sup- portive of the process,” Ms. Beed said in her presentation. The team offered 28 recommenda- tions based on leadership, organiza- tional culture, strategy, finance and governance. Its overall impression was the lead- ership and discourse between the two hospital sites at RVHS has led to finan- cial problems. As part of its first recom- mendation, it suggested developing a balance of leadership where the board, management and physicians can work together. The report did note, howev- er, that RVHS leadership has recently changed. “It is the opinion of the peer review team that the hospital leadership is ready, in fact has already begun, to restore RVHS to a high level of perfor- mance,” it stated. Tom Atkins, chairman of the RVHS board of directors, noted the board began a turnaround plan a year ago. It built new leadership and hired a new CEO (Rik Ganderton). It also hired a new chief nursing officer, financial of- ficer and director of communications, which he said has strengthened the board’s ability to govern. “We recognized a Band-aid solution will not fix the fundamental issues that face the hospital and the hospital’s ability to serve the community,” he said. “We needed a partnership with everyone on the same page.” Since RVHS operates two sites, Ajax- Pickering and Centenary in Scarbor- ough, Ms. Beed noted the occurrence of a “me too” attitude, which results from competition and jealousy across the two sites. “This attitude will inhibit growth rather than enable future success,” it stated. Mr. Atkins said the hospitals need to work with the LHIN to more effectively run all services. Although the team supports the re- development at the Ajax site, it rec- ommended the deferral of capital de- velopment and MRI installation until it’s more justified. The working capital deficit was $36.2 million as of July 31, 2007. “This working capital deficit is among the worst in the province for a community hospital,” the report said. Mr. Atkins said they’re committed to having a balanced budget, and they’ve implemented tough steps to put their financial house in order. “In doing that, we must really live within our means,” he said. “Our ser- vices will be of the highest quality and we’ve directed management to bench- mark us against the best. We will con- tinue to communicate openly with our staff, our partners and our communi- ties.” CELHIN board of directors chair- man, Foster Loucks, thanked the team, saying the review was done in the spirit of volunteering “and that’s something we hold in high regard.” RVHS management will develop a plan that incorporates the recom- mendations, and will present it to the CELHIN in January. For the full review, visit www.centraleastlhin.on.ca/Page. aspx?id=132. FIND YOUR HOLIDAY EVENTS pickeringtowncentre.com FIND YOUR HOLIDAY EVENTS pickeringtowncentre.com Visit www.pickeringtowncentre.com for a complete schedule of Santa’s hours. Holiday Shopping Hours Wednesday, December 19th to Saturday, December 22nd 9:30am to 9:30pm Sunday, December 23rd 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday, December 24th Christmas Eve – 8:30am to 5:00pm Last Chance to See Santa! Dickson 220 Harwood Ave. S. Ajax PRINTING LTD. 683-7940 Joe Dickson Words of Wisdom “Nothing is as inevitable as a mistake whose time is come.” If you like our quotes, you’ll love our printing. Paul Dickson, Gen. Mgr. Lynne Parker, Sales Mgr. PAGE A3 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007 A/P Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Meet Fred and Ginger AJAX — Stan Toll and Verna Millar take to the dance floor during the Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon and Dance held recently at the Ajax Community Centre. Fourteen more drunk driving charges laid by RIDE team Numbers for 2007 continue to climb By Jeff Mitchell jmitchell@durhamregion.com DURHAM — A woman who insisted on driving even though she had ear- lier failed a roadside breath test was among those charged with drunk driv- ing during the fourth week of the Dur- ham police Festive RIDE campaign. Each week brings new busts as the RIDE team aggressively pursues im- paired drivers, setting up checkpoints and patrolling roads throughout the region. In the fourth week of the cam- paign officers stopped 2,205 vehicles and arrested 14 more people for drunk driving, bringing this year’s total so far to 67. After four weeks in the 2006 campaign that total was 41 charges. During the week officers also ad- ministered 139 roadside breath tests and issued 21 temporary 12-hour sus- pensions to motorists who registered a warning. Among those charged were eight G1 and G2 licence holders, who are prohibited from having any alco- hol in their systems at all while driving. On Wednesday night officers working in Oshawa pulled over a pickup truck and busted the driver for exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit. A female passenger insisted she could drive the vehicle away and at the invitation of cops took a breath test that showed she too was over the limit. The woman was given a ride home by a friend but three hours later showed up at the RIDE command cen- tre driving a vehicle, looking to pick up the man she’d been with earlier. She was requested to provide a sam- ple and found to be still drunk; both the man and woman were charged with exceeding the legal blood-alcohol limit. Ajax continues to buy property on the lake AJAX — The purchase of a par- cel of land on Lakeview Boulevard means nearly all lakefront property in Ajax is publicly owned. “This has been a long-standing priority, to acquire lakefront prop- erty,” said Luisa Da Rocha, manager of economic development. At a special meeting on Dec. 17, Ajax council approved the purchase of the property located at 3081 Lakev- iew Blvd., at the corner of Shoal Point Road, for $405,000. With the land now owned by Ajax, staff said the waterfront trail, which presently diverts onto the road, will be extended across the property. Ms. Da Rocha explained there are now only two privately owned par- cels of land along the waterfront in Ajax. One of the remaining proper- ties is at the base of Shoal Point Road while the other is on Lakeview Boulevard. Hospital jealousy leads to financial woes: report Some recommendations The CEO leads a process to see how management and physician leaders contrib- uted to the current state and explore leadership and management processes that are needed to move forward. The board chairman, CEO and chief of staff develop a code of conduct that includes consequences for breaches in policy. The board chairman and CEO create a community advisory group with repre- sentation from multiple communities. The CEO and board chairman jointly report their progress against each of the recommendations every six months for two years to the LHIN board. Region agrees to help fund home with 10 beds By Erin Hatfield ehatfield@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Housing for homeless teens is just around the corner now that the purchase of property for a youth shelter has been finalized. Durham Youth Housing and Sup- port Services (DYHSS) bought a home at 82 King’s Cres. in Ajax that will be turned into a 10-bed emergency shel- ter, servicing youth between the ages of 16 and 21 years old. “There are still renovations to be completed at the house and this has taken longer than expected,” said Mary Dunlop, the executive director of DYHSS. “But, we are hoping the shelter will be open by the end of Janu- ary.” She went on to say DYHSS is anx- ious to begin providing services to the homeless and at-risk youth in the community and is making every effort to open the doors as soon as possible. David Bourgeois, treasurer of the DYHSS board, recently gave a presen- tation to members of the Region’s fi- nance and administration committee. The organization, a registered charity, was looking for a $147,000 contribu- tion to the project from the Region. During the past four years DYHSS has worked to restore emergency hos- tel services for the youth of Durham Region. Since the closure of The Ark for Youth Shelter and Services, Durham’s only youth shelter, in March 2003, youth have had to turn to adult emergency hostels. He told committee members that last year 305 youths spent a total of 6,000 nights at adult shelters in Dur- ham. “Our vision is that all youth will have a place to call home where they feel welcome, accepted and valued,” Mr. Bourgeois said. Ajax Mayor Steve Parish said his mu- nicipality is supportive of the project. “As all of you understand facilities like this can sometimes be contro- versial,” Mayor Parish said. “But, they took a very open and transparent ap- proach.” Council gave pre-budget approval for the Region’s 20 per cent share of the per diem funding for 10 beds until March 5, 2008, when final budget ap- proval is expected. Youth shelter a step closer to opening in Ajax AJAX — Ajax will work with a develop- er to get a road and bridge built quicker and hopefully, at a cheaper price. At a special Ajax Council meeting on Dec. 17, pre-budget approval was given to add $2.3 million to the construction of the Kerrison Drive bridge over Car- ruther’s Creek and the road from Salem Road to west of Alexander’s Crossing. Originally, the construction of the bridge and the road were to be done under separate contracts, the bridge by Ajax and the road by the developer. Picov Downs Inc. sold the land north of the Slots at Ajax Downs for development and is therefore responsible for the construc- tion of the road. The Town and the devel- oper have since come to an agreement that will see the Town tender a single contract for the road and the bridge. The Town will recover the full cost of the road construction from Picov Downs Inc. The bridge, which is paid for through development charges, is expected to cost nearly $3 million, for a total project cost of $5.2 million. 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In times of danger, not before. The danger past and all confl ict righted, God is forgotten, the soldier slighted. Royal Canadian Legion 606Royal Canadian Legion 606 1555 Bayly St., Pickering1555 Bayly St., Pickering Bay Ridges, 905-839-2990Bay Ridges, 905-839-2990 The Executi v e a n d M e m b e r s of Branch 6 0 6 w o u l d l i k e t o wish all our t r o o p s a t h o m e and abroad a v e r y H a p p y & Safe Holida y S e a s o n “Where Customers Send Their Friends!” PICKERING 469 KINGSTON RD. 905-831-2111 OR 1-800-236-8533 WHITBY 419 DUNDAS ST. E. 905-665-0760 OR 1-888-383-2047 Thinking of our troops and their families at this special time! Meet Thursdays at: Wasdell Learning Centre 85 Kings Cres. Ajax, Ont. Contact Mr. L. Clark 905-665-8068 for details Support our Troops and Veterans! 2525 Royal Canadian (Army) Cadet Corp 905.839.0574www.aroundthehome.ca • KITCHENS• KITCHENS • VANITIES• VANITIES 1550 BAYLY ST., #35, PICKERING Wishing a Happy Holiday Season to the men and women serving our country! Wishing a Happy Holiday Season to the men and women serving our country! Pickering Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic & Family Practice Suite 6B, 1450, Kingston Rd. At Valley Farm Rd. Pickering Square Plaza Phone 905-831-8333 • Medical care • Well - baby care • Open seven days a week, including evenings and weekends • Driver and employment examinations • Motor vehicle accidents • Flu shots, immunizations • Lab, X-ray, EKG, Ultrasound • Free parking Sending holiday wishes to those in Service The City of Pickering thanks our troops for their dedication and extends our warmest wishes to those away from home, their families and friends during the holiday season. We invite families and friends at home to make the season bright by attending our Celebrate Winter Events. Information available by phone at 905.420.4620 or online at cityofpickering.com/greatevents On behalf of the Mayor, Members of Council and Staff, our thoughts and prayers are with those serving overseas and their loved ones. We extend our heartfelt appreciation and best wishes for a Happy Holiday Season. 250 BAYLY ST. WEST • 905.426.9692 (between Harwood & Westney behind Pizza Hut) www.theedgelounge.com Celebrate the Holidays or Your Special Occasion @ THE EDGE Comfortable & Upscale | Special Party Menus & Pricing DJ & Dancing Available Book Now & Save 25%Holiday PartiesHoliday Parties Best wishes to our troops & their familiesBest wishes to our troops & their families BRUCE BISSELL BUICK PONTIAC LTD. SALES • LEASING • SERVICE 301 Bayly St. W., Ajax, Ontario L1S 6M2 www.bissellbuick.com COME VISIT THE NEW LOCATION! Our love and prayers go with the troops during the Christmas Season We are supporting the DurhamWe are supporting the Durham Regional Police Food andRegional Police Food and Toy Drive as aToy Drive as a donation centre.donation centre. With your help we canWith your help we can make Christmas special!make Christmas special!Realize T h e Pote n t i al Rotary Club of Ajax SERVICE Above Self The Rotary Club of Ajax is dedicated to making the difference where you live. Website: www.clubrunner.ca/ajax The Rotary Club of Ajax supports the efforts of our Troops! We wish them and their families the very best for the holiday season! Orchard Villa RETIREMENT RESIDENCE 1955 Valley Farm Rd., Pickering, Ontario (905) 831-1801 ThestaffandresidentsofThe staff and residents of OrchardVillawouldliketoofferOrchard Villa would like to offer our Best Wishes and support to our troopsthistroops this holidayseason.holiday season. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfl ess acts they perform for us in our time of need. THIS CHRISTMAS REMEMBER OUR TROOPS AND THEIR FAMILIES! Of all the gifts you could give a Canadian Soldier, Sailor, or Airman, prayer is the very best one. Photos provided by the Department of National Defence, Canadian Forces Image Gallery at www.combatcamera.forces.gc.ca Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Neil wants the Lord to feel at home at his place T here have been a lot of e-mails flying around lately regarding putting the “Christ” back into Christ- mas. Most of these, I’m sorry to say, have a very un-Christ- like vibe about them. They’re usually poorly disguised xe- nophobic missives with a lot of ugliness bleeding through around the edges. Angry yell- ing from small, panicky peo- ple clinging to the wreckage of a very old ship in the sea of a changing world. I generally delete them without a second thought. Having said that, I think putting the Christ back into Christmas is a very worth- while pursuit. I’m not anywhere near what you would call a religious per- son. I am, after all, the kid who used to create battle scenes with the Nativity figures: the Wise Men laying down sup- pressing fire while Joseph tried to flank the enemy and Mary called in an air strike. Likewise did I never have much time for the Old Testa- ment roster. There has always seemed too much of the Kho- meini about most of it. Loads of smiting, retribution and vengeance and hardly any laughs. That’s no way to live. But I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Jesus. I have always wanted to be like Jesus. And I think at our best, we are. More than the Son of God, more than a part of the Holy Trinity, for me, Jesus has al- ways been the embodiment of love, forgiveness, joy, pas- sion, life. As well as a beauti- ful reminder that the seeds of all of those things lie not somewhere else, somewhere I’ve got to get, but right here, within me. Unlike Moses or Joshua or even Paul, who would frankly be major downers at the best of times, Jesus would be a swell guy to hang out with. Do you imagine anyone en- joyed a joke more than Jesus? Liked wine or food or good company more than Jesus? Was a better listener or cared more about what others felt and said? Sure, it might be a bonus to have a fiery-eyed Isaiah in the dressing room when you’re down 2-0 and the Hittites have a bench deeper than the Sea of Galilee, but who do you want to go out for wings and beer with after the game? Jesus. Who do you want to be like? Jesus. And so, yes, each year, in my own fumbling way, I am trying to keep the “Christ” in my Christmas. Trying to have a celebration that he might like to be a part of. Trying to love my friends, my family, my life in a way that might make him smile and nod. Picture it this way; If you had a spare chair at your dining table or beside your Christmas tree, could you picture Jesus relaxing there, perhaps in that goofy sweater your Mom made him, per- haps with a glass of eggnog or some very nice single malt in his hand? And is he smiling? Is he laughing? Is he enjoying the fellowship of your family? Or is he checking his watch and thinking of another party he has to get to, where the love is really happening and the people aren’t such whiney dopes? I think it’s vitally impor- tant we keep “Christ” in our Christmas. But to do so, we’ve got to make him feel at home. 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. 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Jesus would be great at your Christmas party Neil Crone enter laughing EDITORIAL CLICK AND SAY IN THE COMMUNITY Disturbing RIDE stats mean fight goes on Officers must push anti-drinking and driving message A s the days count down to Christmas and anticipation is in the air, police officers manning RIDE stops across the region can’t help but worry. Despite all the efforts that have been made over the past few decades to curb drinking and driving, Reduce Impaired Driv- ing Everywhere patrols are catching far more people who’ve gotten behind the wheel after having several drinks. It’s happening even though penalties for drunk driving have been ratcheted up as the public has shown its disdain for the behaviour. Where once a drunk driving conviction was little more than an inconvenient slap on the wrist, it now carries with it automatic fines, licence suspensions and skyrocketing insurance premium increases. The cost of drunk driving and its effects on a broad spectrum of society are impossible to ignore. Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in co-operation with government and police forces, has led the charge to make it a major offence to drink and drive. Television ads are on everywhere and MADD makes a point of getting out to high schools to present the raw facts about who is so badly hurt by drinking and driving. You would like to believe that, with all these efforts, with all this publicity, RIDE would catch fewer drunk drivers. And yet, after four weeks of the program this Christmas sea- son, officers in Durham had charged a total of 67 people with drunk driving, far more than the 41 officers had arrested by the same point last year. Detective Constable David Ashfield, the Durham Regional police officer in charge of Durham’s Festive RIDE 2007, knows how important it is to get out on the roads and provide an en- forcement deterrent to those who would drink and drive. The officer also realizes all the publicity campaigns can only go so far. For some, the message does get through. But it seems there are still far too many who don’t realize how dangerous driving after drinking can be. Det.-Const. Ashfield says, “We know that message still isn’t getting out there and maybe this year we’ll set the precedent where people realize; You know what? It doesn’t pay to drink and drive. And hopefully, we will start to see arrests decline.” An arrest is one thing, but the ultimate cost is much more tragic. It can mean that fateful call in the middle of the night, de- stroyed lives, crushed families. It just isn’t worth it. Danger on Lake Ontario To the editor: A mayday to all boaters, an- glers and sports enthusiasts who use Lake Ontario. It has come to light that COMRA (Clarington Oshawa Marine Rescue Auxiliary) and PARU (Pickering Ajax Res- cue Unit) might not be able to function next year because Durham Regional Police Ser- vices will not be able to help them with their yearly fund- ing due to cutbacks in its 2008 budget. The Durham Region Police boat is tied up after dark at the Port of Whitby Marina more often than not while COMRA and PARU are on patrol well after dark and in rougher con- ditions. Most COMRA and PARU members are experienced citi- zen volunteers. These organi- zations have ties to the boat- ing community and will call on local yacht clubs or marina owners for assistance from club members if they need help. Municipal leaders and tax- payers alike should ask where the police are spending their money. It is cheaper in the long run for Durham Region to have these organizations around. It should be a wake up call for those who have for- gotten the six teenagers who were lost one stormy March night. It was local citizens who went out on their Sea-Doos, got out canoes and searched the shoreline. The boating community knows how valuable these citi- zen volunteers are. It could be your next door neighbour who is a COMRA or PARU volun- teer. If a life can be saved on the lake then it is worth the Police Service’s Board and the Durham Regional Police find- ing the money to help them stay afloat. Give these guys the money they need so they can do what they do best, protect the citi- zens of and visitors to Durham Region Heather Allan Ajax Councillor Littley has lost a vote To the editor: I recently moved to the City of Pickering from Toronto. I loved Pickering but I would not have moved here unless there was a pesticide ban in place. In doing research I real- ized that Councillor Jennifer O’Connell had been pushing for a ban. This was great news and I decided to look more seriously in Pickering for a home. Since moving in I came across Councillor Bonnie Littley’s flyer advertising her community meeting to talk about the environment and sustainability. I was very im- pressed with her dedication to the environment and her sup- port of a pesticide ban. However, after watching Monday’s Council meeting my opinion of Councillor Lit- tley has changed completely. She was the only member of Council who voted against the draft bylaw to ban pesticides in Pickering. Thank goodness for Councillor O’Connell’s passion and dedication to this issue because to have a self- proclaimed environmental- ist like Councillor Littley vote against the pesticide ban is a slap in the face to voters who elected someone for their green platform. I for one will not vote for Councillor Littley in the future and I urge anyone who cares about the environment to do the same because she clearly is not green! Charlene Sullivan Pickering Editor’s Note: Councillor Lit- tley favours a pesticide ban in Pickering. She did not support the timelines for it to come into effect under the draft bylaw, especially the March 25 date for businesses, arguing that’s too soon for them to prepare. submitted photo Christmas wish comes true Pickering’s Herongate Barn Dinner Theatre held a fundraiser recently to benefit the Children’s Wish Foundation. The event raised $1,650, and Sandra Aldcroft from Children’s Wish, at left, was on hand to ac- cept the donation from Tony Murphy and Ann Ward of Herongate. 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 19, 2007P This Week’s Question: How’s the snowplowing in your area? Very good Good Average Lousy I want my tax money back Cast your vote online at infodurhamregion.com Last Week’s Question: Do you believe it’s better to give than to receive? Total votes: 108 I prefer to give: 83 % I’d rather receive: 17 % 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. Teen Band Night Saturday, January 12 7 pm to 10 pm Petticoat Creek C.C. 905.420.4660 ext. 6100 cityofpickering.com/teen Holiday Schedule Free for Teens 13-19 Games, Sports & More Check us out! cityofpickering.com/teen DATE MEETING TIME Jan. 3 Advisory Committee on Race Relations & Equity 7:00 pm Jan. 7 Planning & Development Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 14 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 17 Waterfront Coordinating Committee 7:00 pm 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 905.683.7575 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 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 ... ARE YOU A FULL-TIME STUDENT LOOKING FOR A MARCH BREAK OR SUMMER JOB? Get a head start on your job search. The City of Pickering is currently recruiting for seasonal positions. Opportunities include the following: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CAMPS (March Break & Summer) Camp Counsellors (Full-time & Back Up) Camp Counsellor, Special Needs Assistant Camp Director Camp Director Coordinator, Special Needs & Volunteers* * (summer only) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MUSEUM (Summer Only) Museum Guide / Receptionist Camp Counsellors (Full-time & Back Up) Camp Director Coordinator, Museum Summer Tours ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ PARKS (Summer Only) Student Labourer Please visit cityofpickering.com for information on required qualifications, mandatory training dates, and details on how to apply. Applications are due Friday, January 11, 2008 by 4:00 pm. Acrobat Music INC. RECORDING STUDIO PERCEPTION CONSULTANTS Cell2Cell 611 Kingston Road sponsored by:Congratulations to Kirsten Hawley 2007 Pickering Starz Winner On Saturday, November 3rd the City of Pickering held its 5th Annual Pickering Starz event at Petticoat Creek Community Centre. Hayley Brauer, Leah Jefford, Nequita Russell, Kishan Chouhan, Charlotte Lyon, Kirsten Hawley, Asha Bromfield, Kelly Bain, Rebecca Wood, and Chantelle Barham were the top ten finalists competing for the Starz title. The judge’s decision on the top five finalists were as follows: Fifth Place - Kishan Chouhan, Fourth Place - Nequita Russell, Third Place - Kelly Bain, Second Place - Hayley Brauer and First Place…Kirsten Hawley! Kirsten has won a fabulous grand prize including 5 hours of vocal recording time at Acrobat Music with Emmy and Juno Award Winner, Recording Engineer, Jim Morgan. Kirsten will have the opportunity to produce her own professional CD with up to 3 songs. She has also won a photo session at Pickering Photo, 10 Vocal Lessons Donated by Durham Music, 2 hour vocal performance class with award winning Singer/Songwriter Rena Gaile, $75.00 gift certificate from the Pickering Town Centre, the opportunity to sing at a variety of City of Pickering special events in 2008, 1st Place winner Trophy donated by OPG, You Are a Rock Star Gift by LUSH, make-up session by Sears, bus passes from Durham Region Transit, half page write-up on the winner by Pickering News Advertiser, finalist Plaque Donated by OPG and a Pickering Lions Talent Award of $100.00 in recognition of talented youth living in Pickering. Way to go Kirsten! The Judges for the evening were Jim Morgan from Acrobat Music Inc. Recording Studio, David Chester from Chalet Recording Studio, Rena Gaile singer/songwriter, Bill McKee from the Ontario Guild of Criers, Jacquie McInnis from Ontario Power Generation and Artemis Chartier from S.A.S.S.. For more information on this event and to view photos visit cityofpickering.com/teens For information or to register call 905.683.2760 ext. 6100 Attention TEENS 13 - 19 years of age - Interested in positively contributing to your community? - Help a senior in your area by shovelling snow this winter. - A great way to complete community volunteer hours for school. SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM Attention Pickering Seniors - Need a hand shovelling your driveway or walkway this winter? - Our Volunteers would like to help! 905.839.9968 cityofpickering.com 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 Please remove parked vehicles from the street during snow plowing or clearing operations. Parked cars not only slow the operation, but also leave large amounts of snow on the road after the car is dug out, which is inconvenient for everyone and dangerous. Your valued assistance during the winter season will help provide efficient and economical winter maintenance service. The City of Pickering prohibits on street parking during Winter Control operations (in accordance with Parking By-Law 6604/05 Sec.13 (2d)). If vehicles are hindering the snow clearing operations, they will be ticketed ($38.00 fine) and/or towed (at the owner’s expense). For Maintenance of City of Pickering Roads, Trees, Parks & Trails, please call our Operations Centre at 905.420.4660 ext 5294 during regular business hours. After hours: call 905.683.4319, to report dangerous conditions or any other Operations emergency. Municipal OperationsMunicipal Operations Help us keep your streets safe this winter DECEMBER SPECIALS A Holiday Gift for You! Offers valid only during the month of December. December for FREE! Purchase any, New, Full Annual Membership and receive the rest of December for Free and a $20 Wellness Spa Gift Certificate. Get 20% Off When you join with a Family Member to receive 20% off both Memberships! Home for the Holidays? Students can take advantage of a $35 Super Health Membership Step It Up for Members Members may purchase a “Gift Membership” for the Renewal Rate 1867 Valley Farm Road - conveniently located in central Pickering, between Brock Road and Liverpool Road just south of Hwy. #2. Call 905.420.4660 ext. 5221 for more information. The draft Pesticide Use By-law can be viewed at cityofpickering.com Mark your calendars. Your input is important. STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION MEETING (lawn care service providers, product retailers, golf courses, garden centres, utilities, etc) Wednesday, January 16, 2008 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Use arena entrance at rear of the building. O’Brien Meeting Room A & B GENERAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING Thursday, January 24, 2008 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd. Use arena entrance at rear of the building. O’Brien Meeting Room A & B City staff have prepared a draft Pesticide Use By-law. Public and stakeholder involvement is important. Attend a consultation meeting and/or complete the online questionnaire that will be launched in January 2008. Upon request, questionnaires can be mailed out to accommodate those without internet access. PAGE A7 X N EWS ADVERTISER X December 19, 2007 P DURHAM — Keep safe this holiday with these safety tips. Around the house: Make sure to test your smoke alarms. Clean the stove and oven before the holidays. Grease fires can occur when there is an extra load on these appli- ances. Clutter must stay away from the oven or stove. Be careful with candles and match- es. Keep your decorations away from heat like electric heaters, open flames and exposed electric bulbs. Do not overload electric outlets and make sure to check your cords and light sets. If in doubt, throw them out. Christmas Tree: Your Christmas tree base must be solid and filled with water. Check the water daily. Spraying your tree with flame retar- dant is recommended. Make a fresh cut on the trunk of your tree and put it in the base. Keep the tree away from heat sources like heaters and fireplaces. Don’t use candles near or on the tree Dispose of your tree before it be- comes dry, never burn tree parts in your fireplace. Christmas lights: Buy only ULC approved lights. Check all outdoor and indoor lights for frayed cords and replace them if necessary. Outdoor lights are not for indoor use. Keep lights away from combustible materials. Turn off all Christmas lights before going to bed or out. Mini lights are safest because they produce less heat. Do not overload electrical circuits, such as wall outlets and extension cords. Christmas wrappings: Keep combustible materials away from heat sources. Don’t burn wrapping paper in your fireplace. Every home should have a working smoke alarm on every floor and outside sleeping areas. For more information or for a brochure, call 905-683-7791. 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PAGE A10 X N EWS ADVERTISER X December 19, 2007A/P SPORTS sportsdurhamregion.com THIS WEEKEND The Ajax Attack hosts the Markham Waxers in OHA junior ‘A’ hockey action at the Ajax Community Centre on Sunday at 3 p.m Sports briefs DECEMBER 19, 2007 [ Basketball ] Top Shelf tip top in lop-sided victory AJAX — Top Shelf put on an impres- sive shooting display, defeating Phillips, Hager and North 73-45 in the opening game of the Ajax Men’s Basketball League last Wednesday night. Claude Whitfield and David Jackson scored 22 and 17 points, respectively, to lead Top Shelf to victory. They were backed by Stephen Johnson with 11 and Roger Young with 10. Frank Forde held the hot hand for PH and N with 15 points, followed by Rob Hare with nine. ESN Packaging overcame a six-point, first-half deficit to defeat North Alliance Press 55-45 in the second game. Ivor Walker provided the fire power for ESN, scoring 17 points, while Don McEachern added 11 and Sherwin James recorded 10. Raymond Hartley led the way for NAP with 14 points, assisted by John Beyaz with nine and Frank Spagnuolo with seven. Michael’s Eatery finished off the evening with a solid 58-36 victory over Dickson Printing. Bill Manos was superb for Michael’s, knocking down 23 points and controlling the tempo at both ends of the court. Manos was assisted by Henry Kuzniak with 10 points and John Sneyd with eight. Louis Davis was the top man for Dick- son with 12 points, followed by Luke Luuk- konen with eight. [ Paddling ] West Rouge award winners honoured DURHAM — The West Rouge Canoe Club handed out the hardware to deserv- ing winners at its annual award’s banquet recently. Winning awards were: • 2007 Outstanding Bantam - Jeremy Stott; • 2007 Most Improved Jr. Paddler - Brit- tany Main; • 2007 Most Improved Adult Paddler - Na- dine Charlebois; • 2007 Canoe/Kayak Rookie of the Year - Taylor Potts; • 2007 Canoe/Kayak Rookie of the Year - Alana Walker; • 2007 Dragon boat Rookie of the Year - Fiona Ingham; • 2007 Dragon boat Rookie of the Year - Shelagh Lawes; • 2007 Outstanding Junior Paddler - Courtney Stott ; • 2007 Outstanding Adult Paddler - Nancy Holt; • 2007 Volunteer of the Year - Susie Mc- Carty; • 2007 Volunteer of the Year - Scott Madill; • 2007 Volunteer of the Year - Anina Saka- guchi; The Jeff Miller Annual Award for 2007 was awarded to Jordan Moss. The 2007 Crew of the Year was the Junior World Dragon Boat Team. For those interested in joining the West Rouge Canoe Club, visit the club’s website at www.westrougecc.org. [ Hockey ] Spartans maintain perfect rink record PICKERING — The Dunbarton High School Spartans kept their perfect record in Durham Region high school hockey intact after a blow-out victory over the Mon- signor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Saints of Oshawa on Monday afternoon. The Spartans chalked up their sixth straight win to open the Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey season with a 10-3 pummel- ling of the Saints. Andrew Rhodes and Alex Clements each notched a hat trick to lead the way for the Spartans. Khal Alli, Mike Purcell, Blake Boddy and Colin Campbell all chipped in with a goal apiece. Chris Liske, Pat Karbanyk and Reilly Arbour replied for Dwyer. Durham Junior Lightning trio ready to take states by storm Hockey players head to Ohio State, Clarkson and Boston universities on hockey scholarships By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com DURHAM — Three Durham Junior Lightning players who’ve been main- stays with the team for several seasons will look to duplicate that success in the U.S., start- ing next fall. Forwards Natalie Spoon- er and Danielle Boudreau and defenceman Tara Watchorn with the Pro- vincial Wom- en’s Hockey League’s inter- mediate ‘AA’ squad will at- tend American universities in three different states on full scholarships -- Spooner to the Ohio State (Columbus, OH) Buckeyes, Boudreau to the Clarkson University (Potsdam, NY) Golden Knights and Watchorn to the Boston University Ter- riers. Signing their letters of intent for scholar- ships recently concluded an arduous and hand-wringing process for all three leaders on the Durham Junior Lightning, where Boudreau serves as the team’s captain this year; Spooner and Watchorn are assistant captains. For Spooner, a three-year member of the Junior Lightning, she poured over 30 scholarship offers before finally ar- riving at her decision to attend Ohio State. She’ll play under the Buckeyes’ renowned head coach Jackie Barto. In the final analysis, choosing Ohio State was easy. The process of weed- ing down the number of schools, how- ever, was not. “I found it difficult because I’m an indecisive person. But, once I got down there on officials (official visits) I was able to narrow it down to Ohio State, Boston University and Cornell. I went on my official (visit) to Ohio and I loved it. I knew I really belonged there next year,” says Spooner, 17, of Toronto. And, as one of seven incoming Buckeyes’ freshmen, including five forwards, Barto notes on the Ohio State athletic website that Spooner will be counted on for big things there. “Natalie is an excellent skating for- ward who has great size and strength,” Barto said. “She makes things happen on the ice and will be able to generate offence. She is an aggressive player with strong skills, making things hap- pen offensively with an excellent feel for the game and good vision on the ice. We are pleased Natalie will be a Buckeye.” In addition to playing for Durham, Spooner served as captain of the On- tario ‘Red’ women’s squad that won gold at the Under-18 National Cham- pionships in Kitchener in November. Spooner and Watchorn were re- cently named to Canada’s national under-18 squad that will represent the country at the 2008 IIHF World Women’s Under-18 Championship in Calgary from Jan. 7 to 12. For Watchorn, 17, attending Bos- ton University is “definitely a dream” for the Newcastle resident, who, like Spooner, is also coming off a gold- medal performance for Ontario ‘Red’ at the Under-18s. Although she admits she didn’t be- lieve living, playing hockey and study- ing in Boston would be a good fit, she surprised herself at ultimately reach- ing a decision to make Beantown her home for the next four years. “I went on my official visit there and I wasn’t expecting to like it,” says Watchorn, a three-year member of the Junior Lightning. “It’s a big city and I’m from a small town, but I liked the Al Rivett/ News Advertiser photo Danielle Boudreau, left, Natalie Spooner, centre, and Tara Watchorn, all earned athletic scholarships in women’s hockey to U.S. schools in the fall. Bourdreau will attend Clarkson University in New York, Spooner will go to Ohio State University and Watchorn will attend Boston University. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Among the tall trees PICKERING — Lakar Carpentry’s Conrad Davis, right, goes for the net as Accent Building Sciences’ Brian Marsellas provides a big road block during Pickering Men’s Basketball League action at Dunbarton High School recently. Lakar, behind Davis’s 26- point effort, defeated Accent 64-59. Avalanche of Vaughan scoring buries struggling Panthers Pickering juniors throw game away with poor second period By Al Rivett arivett@durhamregion.com PICKERING — The Pickering Pan- thers were snowed out and snowed under, all in the same weekend. The OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League squad’s game against the North York Rangers in Toronto on Sunday was postponed due to the first major winter snowfall of the season. On Friday, however, without a snow- flake in the sky, the Panthers were bur- ied by the Vaughan Vipers 6-1 at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Although it’s somewhat of a bro- ken record that’s been played far too many times this season, the Panthers (9-22- 1, tied for eighth in South Con- ference stand- ings) couldn’t put together a full-game effort against the Vi- pers, who cur- rently sit in second place in the South Conference standings. Vaughan took full advantage of Pickering miscues in the second period to put four straight goals on the board, turning a 1-0 game after the first period into a 5-0 rout. Pickering’s Chad Beal broke Vaughan goaltender Michael Iafrate’s shutout bid with 3:43 left in the middle frame. Vaughan scored one more goal in the third period to put a lock on their 28th win of the season. And, the loss meant more frustration for beleaguered first-year head coach Mark Joslin, who notes a veteran club like Vaughan takes full advantage of mistakes, and Pickering served them up with regularity in the second period of Friday’s loss. “Vaughan is an incredibly skilled team, so we had to keep the game simple and we had to keep the game safe. In the first period, we did that and limited their scoring chances. In the second period we lost focus and became undisciplined, and a savvy and veteran team like Vaughan, they blew us away.” The loss was a carbon copy of so many others for the Panthers this season: Play well for a period or two, but be- come unglued for stretches in the game. And, it’s a source of ever-increasing concern for Jos- lin, as his club is in jeopardy of finishing out of the post-season for the first time in many years. Currently, the Panthers sit seven points behind the North York Rangers for the sixth and final playoff spot in the conference. “We know we’re young with no re- turning defencemen, but if we play smart hockey, we can compete. We do it fairly well for one or two periods, but Chad Beal Submitted photo Jordan Moss, left, was presented the Jeff Miller Award by coach Dan Evelyn at the recent West Rouge Canoe Club awards banquet. Fast facts... Boston University Location: Boston, Mass. Enrolment: 31,697 League: Hockey East Team name: Ter- riers Mascot: Rhett, the Boston terrier Clarkson University Location: Potsdam, NY Enrolment: 3,000 League: Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Team name: Golden Knights Mascot: Golden Knight Ohio State University Location: Columbus, OH Enrolment: 52,568 (Columbus) League: West- ern Collegiate Hockey Association (WCHA) Team name: Buck- eyes Mascot: Brutus Buckeye Mark Joslin ✦ See Lightning, Page B2 ✦ See Panthers, Page B2 ✦ See ‘Panthers Postscript’, photo from Friday’s action Sports B2, B5 PAGE B1 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007 A/P W 1 S P V E4 Q P O T P S $19 .99 4!8 This Passport will keep you on the slopes all winter For just $19.99 you will receive: • 6 - FREE LIFT TICKETS (2 FOR 1) • 10 - FREE NIGHT LIFT TICKETS (2 FOR 1) • 2 - FREE EQUIPMENT RENTAL (2 FOR 1) • 2 - LESSONS FOR TWO FOR $60 All offers are valid Monday to Friday only *See descriptions and terms & conditions at www.passporttosavings.ca While supplies last 19 99$ The News Advertiser has acquired terrifi c deals from leading local merchants offering discounts at between 10 and 20 times the original value. 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The Monarchs are currently un- beaten with a perfect 4-0 mark in Lake Ontario Secondary School Ath- letics (LOSSA) play after defeating both Clarington Central and East- dale in league play this week. Playing the Eastdale Collegiate Ea- gles of Oshawa on Dec. 12. the Mon- archs responded with a 3-0 shutout victory. Goaltender Lindsay Arathoon earned the shutout. Jessica Moy, Michelle Sabourin and Jessica Vella scored for St. Mary, with assists to Shannon Stoneburgh, Kayla Richard and Vella. On Dec. 11, the Monarchs handed Clarington Central a 3-1 defeat at the Garnet Rickard complex in Bow- manville. Sabourin, Tiffany Allen and Vella scored for St. Mary. Adding assists were Sarah Stephen with two, and Vella and Sabourin with one apiece. This week, the Monarchs are on the road to meet the Uxbridge Second- ary School Tigers today (Wednesday, Dec. 19) and to Oshawa to meet the O’Neill Redhawks on Dec. 20. Monarch girls unbeaten in hockey people, the facilities and the coaching staff there.” Watchorn says there were plenty of reasons that put Boston University ahead of two other schools -- the Uni- versity of New Hampshire and Colgate University -- where she also paid of- ficial visits. “It’s a newer program looking for ‘D’ and it’s a program looking to get better,” she explains. “I like the coach (Brian Durocher) and he’ll help me get better. It should be a good team next year.” Meanwhile, Boudreau made three official visits to Clarkson, Brown and Dartmouth and was torn on wheth- er she should attend an Ivy League school (Brown, Dartmouth) or a non- Ivy school. But, after visiting Clarkson, the choice was clear. “Once I got on campus (in Clark- son) I knew where I wanted to go,” says Boudreau, 17, a two-year mem- ber of the Durham Junior Lightning. “It was a gut feeling -- you know right away.” Boudreau says, in initial talks with the Clarkson coaching staff, she may be required to switch from being a for- ward to a defenceman for her fresh- man season with the Golden Knights. She’s OK with that. “It’s something I’m going to have to work hard at,” acknowledges Bou- dreau, a Whitby resident. “I’ve played defence before and I like it. It gives you a little more vision on the ice.” Boudreau says she’ll study busi- ness at Clarkson; Spooner will likely study food sciences at Ohio State and Watchorn says she hasn’t declared a major, but is leaning toward biochem- istry. ✦ Lightning, from page B1 we can’t sustain it for a full game. It comes back to haunt us,” says Joslin. With two games next week, a home- and-home set against the Toronto Ju- nior Canadians, Joslin notes it’s imper- ative for his team to earn at least a split over Toronto to enter the Christmas break in a good frame of mind, as well as to set the table for a playoff push in January. “It’s very important that we win both games this week. We want to go into the break with some confidence. It would be huge for us. If not, we have to get one of the wins this week,” he says. Joslin acknowledged he wasn’t too upset with the cancellation of Sunday’s game against North York. The team would have been short-staffed up front with forward Andy Andreoff playing the Ontario Hockey League’s Oshawa Generals, forward Greg Riggs out with a two-game suspension after a major head check penalty assessed in Friday’s game that has an automatic two-gamer attached, and no one available from the minor affiliate Toronto Red Wings midgets. The Panthers finish their pre-Christ- mas schedule against the Toronto Ju- nior Canadians, playing at home at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday in Toronto (Chesswood Arena) at 7:30 p. m. SCORING SUMMARY Vaughan at Panthers, Friday, Dec. 14 Period 1 Vaughan - Matthew Martello (Paul Ro- drigues, Adam Shirley) 6:44 Period 2 Vaughan - Daniel Agozzino (SH) (Adam Connor, Brendan Sanders) 1:52 Vaughan - Jeff Barbieri (unassisted) 2:56 Vaughan - Martin Lee (PP) (Mark Schiraldi, Luigi Martone) 8:57 Vaughan - Lee (Sanders) 14:16 Pickering - Chad Beal (Greg Payne, Jamie MacQueen) 16:17 Period 3 Vaughan - Marc Marchese (PP) (Barb- ieri, Martello) 4:21. ✦ Panthers, from page B1 Lightning girls off to U.S. schools Panthers look to regroup against Toronto Jr. Canadians Panthers’ Postscript The Pickering Panthers expect to get second-year for- ward Brendan Hann back this week after a long absence with an injury. Panthers head coach Mark Joslin says Hann should be cleared to resume playing on Wednesday, and should be avail- able to play Friday and Sunday against the Toronto Junior Ca- nadians...No word yet whether the Panthers will be buyers or sellers at the league’s trade dead- line on Jan. 10. Joslin says it will depend on whether the team is in the playoff hunt or not. If they’ve fallen too far back, they’ll likely put veterans on the trade block to acquire young talent for next sea- son. If they’re still in the playoff picture, Joslin says they have two cards with which to sign players, and they fully expect to pick up players to fill those cards...There’s been no word yet when Sunday’s postponed game in Toronto against the North York Rang- ers will be rescheduled...A pair of former Panthers are currently tearing up the OPJAHL’s scoring leaderboard this season. New- market Hurricanes forward Todd Hosmer has 55 points (23 goals, 32 assists). Hosmer currently sits fifth in points league-wide. Meanwhile, Markham Waxers’ for- ward Mark Cornacchia is 10th in league scoring with 51 points (23 goals, 28 assists)...Jamie MacQueen continues to lead the Panthers in scoring with 43 points (22 goals, 21 assists)... FOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.comFOLLOW ALL OUR BLOGGERS:Visit durhamregion.typepad.com PAGE B3 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007 A/P ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT durhamregion.com Each Christmas, there are tons of toys out there to choose from. What’s a prospective toy shopper to do? Well, the Canadian Toy Testing Council has some suggestions in its new Best Bets awards list. The coun- cil has tested toys and come up with its list of best bets for a variety of age groups. If you’re looking for some shopping tips or want more information on the toys and the testing procedure, go to www.www.toy-testing.org. Here are a few of the toys on that list: Sneezy Wind Chimes, up to 9 months. A colourful, musical dragon with three soft-sounding hanging wind chimes, a star and cute bees. With a Velcro strap, it hangs almost any- where. Busy Ball Popper, 9 to 26 months. Five colourful balls and an air-driven launcher provide action-filled fun in which children can chase the balls and enjoy music. Batteries required. Creanimaux Stacking Game, 18 to 36 months. Animals and odd-looking creatures abound in this building set with wooden pieces. Danny’s Diving Adventure, 18 months to 5 years. A living diving boat at its best in the bathtub. Katie Camper’s Holiday Friends, 18 months and up. Correspo!, ages 2 to 7. A card game with 54 number cards and picture cards for five games according to age and ability. Mega Bloks, 3 to 5 years. 44 pieces for three animal rescue centres. Galapagos Tortoise Puppet, 3 years and up. A realistic-looking tortoise puppet, able to be used by all ages. Groovy Girls Poseables, 3 years and up. A new version of the Groovy Girls with bendable arms, legs and new clothes. Interactive Lia, 3 years and up. A baby doll that interacts in four lan- guages. Batteries required. Let’s Get Ready Vanity, 3 to 7. My Real Digital Camera, 3 years and up. Easy-to-use durable digital camera. Planet Heroes, 3 to 8. Friendly ac- tion figures are off to save the planet. With Planet Heroes Turbo Shuttle. Seek and Find Let’s Go to the City, Take Me to the Carnival, 3 years and up. A new spin on puzzles that turns into a game when completed for two different age levels. Chicken Socks Paper Flowers, 4 and up. Kids can make their own flow- ers with a wide variety of petals, leaves, stems and more. Playmobile Clinic, 4 and up. Two- storey hospital includes elevator, nurs- ery, operating room and more. Plus 8 figures. Playmobile Jet Plane, 4 and up. Hours of fun with a jet, cargo, pilot, passengers and even a tiny washroom. Sudoku Jr. 4 X 4, 5-7 years. Grid ver- sion of Sudoku comes in a travel case and with 48 challenge cards of varying difficulty. Triple Triumph Cranium, 6 and up. A 3D game which requires players to match and stack three-sided pieces according to colour. Gemlok, 7 and up. A game of strat- egy for the family. Lego Creator House, 7-12. This set has 731 pieces which can be turned into three model homes. Big League Hockey Manager, 10 and up. A bilingual board game in which players are the general manager of a hockey team and must build and mange their teams, competing against other teams. Jumping through hoops for an audience Durham author Swan scores with eighth children’s novel Best bets for Christmas toys By Christy Chase cchase@durhamregion.com DURHAM — The circus came to Durham on a recent Thursday night, with a twist, a big twist. This was no ordinary circus, it was Cirque Sublime, a group of young artists who went through hoops for an audience of 2,000 people at the General Motors Centre. The entertainers, with backgrounds in performing arts, dance, gymnastics and circus school training, jumped, twirled, juggled, balanced and swung in the show Pendulum. With atmo- spheric lights, music and fog, they kept the audience amazed with their flexibility, athleti- cism and grace. Simple acts like jumping rope or baton twirling were taken to ex- tremes. Four men who jumped through a series of hoops were popular hits with the crowd as was a man who per- formed some extreme baton twirling -- in the form of a large metal, cube- shaped frame which he spun around and even balanced on his head. “I loved it,” said Darlene Cassalman, who came from Camp- bellford for the show. “It’s absolutely amazing. They’re a lot braver than me. I’m afraid of heights.” She added she was there on a workplace outing, a Christmas gift from their boss. With her was colleague Jennifer Howard, who took gymnastics when she was younger and was carefully watching the action on stage. “I think it’s great. It’s very enter- taining.” Fourteen-year-old Jillian Rankin, of Bowmanville, missed her gymnas- tics class to attend the show. “It’s really good,” she said, adding the hoop jumpers “were really cool.” Her mom, Kim Rankin, enjoyed the show, an early Christmas gift for her daughter. Next up for families at the GM Cen- tre is the Superdogs show, with two appearances Dec. 27. For ticket in- formation, check out the GMC web- site, www.generalmotorscentre.com. Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photos Cirque Sublime performed at the General Motors Centre earlier this month. Stellar performance from young Canadian actress Ellen Page is Oscar material By John Foote jfoote@IAOD.com Juno Directed by Jason Reitman In theatres ***** Ellen Page has the sort of talent one first noticed with Sean Penn back in Fast Times at Ridgemount High (1982), that bites you on the nose sort of talent in which the actor exudes such exceptional confidence you cannot take your eyes off them. Nova Scotia-born Page first came to prominence in Hard Candy (2005), as a vengeful young teen who targets a known pedophile with her wrath and makes his last day on earth a living hell. Page was nothing sort of astonishing in the role, command- ing the screen with the sort of per- formance one expects from an actor twice her age, with three times her experience. Juno screened at the Toronto Inter- national Film Festival in September and very quickly became the talk and toast of the fest. Roger Ebert made it clear that Page was without question the leading contender for the Academy Award for best actress this year, his endorsement alone rea- son to take this film very seriously. What is incredible about Juno, and there is so much, is how drop dead funny it is. Juno (Page) is a 16 year old who finds herself pregnant after her one and only sexual encoun- ter with her good friend Paulie (Michael Cera). This is a girl who lives by her own rules and does exactly what she wants to do all the time. She is quite smart and well aware of the situa- tion she has gotten herself into. After deciding not to abort the child, Juno decides to seek out adoptive par- ents online where she finds Vanessa (Jennifer Garner) and Mark (Jason Bateman), who seem to be exactly the sort of couple Juno is looking for. She likes Mark at once, seeing into the boy living inside the man’s body and admires Vanessa’s desire to be- come a mother. Juno becomes very much a part of their life, learning more about them than she cares to know, but in the process learns more about herself than she ever thought she would. Page is a revelation as Juno, creating one of the most original movie char- acters ever on film. There are times when one may feel her dialogue is over written, that the screenplay is creating her more than the actor, but think again. She has to say these lines in a manner in which we believe them, in a manner in which we believe she is saying them for the first time, and Page handles this superbly. Wise beyond her years, but also aware she is coping with things far beyond her maturity level; this might be the per- formance of the year. There is an array of supporting performances beginning with Gar- ner and Bateman as the parents-to- be. Garner is especially strong here, making clear that she is indeed a fine actress when called upon to be such. J.K. Simmons is hilarious as Juno’s understanding Dad who truly loves his daughter and, though not terri- bly pleased with her being pregnant, makes clear to her that he is there for her. There is real warmth be- tween the two of them that rings of authenticity. Equally fine is Allison Janney as her mom, thrilled that the problem is not drug addiction. The star of the film, however, is Page, who announces with this per- formance that she is the future of female acting, and if this is it, it is in good hands. The script was written by a former stripper, Diablo Cody, who may find herself light years from the stripping pole with an Oscar on her mantle for best screenplay, and wonderfully directed by Jason Reitman who has gone way past his father’s directing talents to create his own legacy. A knockout in every way, one of the finest American comedies since Sideways (2004) and among the very best films of the year. John Foote, director of the Toronto Film School, is a nationally known film historian/critic and a Port Perry resi- dent. Get more reviews at www.footeon- film.com. Contact him at jfoote@IAOD. com ‘It’s absolutely amazing. They’re a lot braver than me. I’m afraid of heights.’ AUDIENCE MEMBER DARLENE CASSALMAN DURHAM — It’s back to hockey for author Bill Swan. The Courtice resident has penned his eighth children’s sport novel, ‘The Enforcer’. It’s a sequel to ‘De- flection!’, his first hockey novel. Swan recently held a reception to launch the book -- at Total Hockey in Bowmanville, a natural fit, he said. “It went extremely well,” he said, adding the hockey museum was a great place to release his hockey novel. ‘The Enforcer’ takes the characters from ‘Deflection!’, including main character Jake Henry, up a level in hockey. Jake is still playing goal and still playing drums and wanting to start a band. He’s still got problems with his three grandfathers, including one who takes over coaching the hockey team when the original coach gets transferred to another city for work. “He runs into other challenges,” said Swan, a former journalism pro- fessor and college administrator. His research is done close to home. One of his grandsons, Matt, plays hockey and is part of a band. (The band, ‘Tea For One’, played at the book launch). And Swan spends plenty of time sitting in arenas watching grandchildren play hockey and observing coaches. “I talk to a lot of coaches through the role of being a grandparent,” he said. “I’m in the arenas a lot. I got to see quite a number of games.” His other books have focused on soccer and running. His next two will be about lacrosse, a growing sport in this area. ‘The Enforcer’ is available in book stores. You can also download an order form from Swan’s website, www. billswan.net. ‘A knockout in every way, one of the finest American comedies since Sideways (2004) and among the very best films of the year.’ FILM CRITIC JOHN FOOTE DURHAM — Looking for a good time while lending a helping hand? Join the Durham Fam- ily Court Clinic at their third annual charity dinner and theatre night. The one-night-only fundraising event hap- pens on March 26 at Class Act Dinner Theatre in Whitby. Enjoy a night filled with laughter and good food with the reception beginning at 5 p.m. and the buffet dinner at 6 p.m., with the show so guests can enjoy their meal while being en- tertained. Durham Family Court Clinic specializes in assessment, counselling and mediation ser- vices and is proudly donating all proceeds from the event to Seeds of Hope, an associa- tion which helps provide children with a better future. Also, throughout the evening, a live auction will be conducted to raise funds as well as a silent auction. ‘The Foreigner’ is a side-splitting comedy written by Larry Shue and directed by Glenn Ottaway. Starring Jim Neilly and Jim Renshaw, the play takes place in a fishing lodge in rural Georgia. “Froggy” LeSeuer (Renshaw), a British demoli- tion expert who occasionally runs training ses- sions at a nearby army base frequently visits the lodge alone, but this time is he brings a friend, pathologically shy Charlie (Neilly). Charlie is oddly terrified at the idea of mak- ing small talk with strangers, so, when “Froggy” leaves the lodge, he tells everyone that Charlie is from an exotic foreign country and does not speak English. The plot gets funnier as characters begin to talk around Charlie, believing he doesn’t understand. He overhears evil plans from the crocked minister and his redneck associate, news about the minister’s fiancée being preg- nant, plus many other juicy but twisted revela- tions. The fact that all is said in his pres- ence without knowledge that Charlie can un- derstand is the culprit of this side-splitting comedy. Witness the hilarious climax of the play when things begin to go ridiculously hay- wire for the evil characters and watch the in- nocent triumph. Recommended for ages 15 and up, tickets for the charity showing are $60 per person and $700 for corporate tables. For more information on how to sponsor the charity event or to purchase tickets, please all 905-436-6754 ext. 221. 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Visit on-line at www.safaribarandgrill.com or call owner Kevin Harper at (905) 619-2636. 500 Beck Cresent, Ajax Local: 905-686-9400 Toll-free: 1-866-336-8077 www.torontoajax.stayhgi.com ©2006 Hilton Hospitality, Inc. NOW OPEN On-site Great North American Grill restaurant offers value for your money. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, our Chef will satisfy even the most delicate palate with our superb continental cuisine. Come casual or formal - we'll serve you with elegance! Reserve your seat for our Special Christmas Menu Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Open 6am - 11pm 500 Beck Crescent, Ajax Local: 905-686-9400 Toll-free: 1-866-336-8077 www.torontoajax.stayhgi.com Gourmet Homemade CookingGourmet Homemade Cooking Vegetarian & Mediterranean SpecialtiesVegetarian & Mediterranean Specialties Authentic Greek Cuisine • Best Lamb in TownAuthentic Greek Cuisine • Best Lamb in Town New Years eve is just around the corner! 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PAGE B5 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007 A/P Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Everyone’s looking for loose puck PICKERING — Pickering Panthers’ defenceman Tom Longland reaches for the puck in front of goaltender Brennan Poderzay as a group of Vaughan Vipers’ players catch sight of the disc during OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League regular-season action at the Pickering Recreation Complex last Friday night. A four-goal second-period surge by the Vipers paved the way for a 6-1 victory over the Panthers. Frenchman’s Bay wins DEAA volleyball crown Defeats Port Perry school in junior girls’ final DURHAM — A Pickering school team emerged as champs at the DEAA Junior Volleyball Final and Regional Championships in Oshawa on Thurs- day night. Hosted at Village Union Pub- lic School, the Durham Elementary Athletic Association championship brought together eight of the top junior boys’ and girls’ squads in the region. Frenchman’s Bay Public School cap- tured the DEAA junior girls’ crown after defeating S.A. Cawker of Port Perry in the final. To advance to the final, French- man’s Bay defeated another Pickering school, William Dunbar, in the semi- final. S.A. Cawker advanced out of the other semifinal, defeating Oshawa’s Sherwood Public School. Meanwhile, the junior boys’ cham- pionship went to Pringle Creek Public School of Whitby, which defeated S.A. Cawker in the final to become Durham champs. Pringle Creek defeated Applecroft Public School of Ajax in one semifinal. S.A. Cawker defeated Jack Miner Pub- lic School from Whitby in the other semi. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pringle Creek Public School’s Jacob Haslam, back, jumps for the block against Ap- plecroft Public School’s Dylan Kingdon during Durham Elementary Athletic Association (DEAA) junior boys’ volleyball semifinal action at Village Union Public School in Oshawa recently. Pringle Creek won this match and went on to defeat S.A. Cawker in the final. PLEASERECYCLE THISNEWSPAPER www.durhamregion.comCATCH UP ONLINE AT Resources For Exceptional Children And Youth - Durham Region Program Assistant This is a contract position (Quote File #PA2008) To provide support to the staff at a licensed child care program in order to facilitate the inclusion of children with special needs. The hours of this position will vary. Qualifications: • Previous experience in working with children, (incl. children with special needs), in a child care program or rec- reational environment. • Comprehension and support the princi- ples of inclusion. • Ability to follow through on directions relating to activities. • Car and driver's license are an asset • Updated Criminal Reference Check & First Aid/CPR required • Preference to candidates with related post-secondary education - ECE, CYW or DSW Closing Date: January 4, 2008 E-mail or fax resume, quoting the appropriate file number to: Resources for Exceptional Children and Youth - Durham Region Fax: (905) 427-3107 Email: hr@rfecydurham.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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 AT DURHAM COLLEGE SUC- CESS MATTERS! Local employ- ers looking to hire Warehouse Operations Certificate Program, 5 weeks,125 hours in a structured learning environment acquiring the skills necessary to work in a fast paced and critical thinking work setting of a warehouse envi- ronment. Next start date January 14th, 2008. Several companies have expressed interest in clients who complete this warehouse program. Funding options available for those who qualify through Service Canada (HRSDC), Ontario Disability and WSIB. For more information call 905-721-3334 KING RITSON DENTAL Clinic is currently accepting resumes for 3 exciting full time positions in the following departments: Accounts Receivable, Dental Reception and Front Desk Greeter. Prefer- ence will be given to those appli- cants with a working history in the dental field. Shifts to included days, evenings and weekends. Fax: 905-579-3815 or email slake@on.aibn.com 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 Adult Route Operators for home delivery of the Toronto Star in Ajax and Pickering. Earn $800 to $1400/mo. part-time. Call 905-427-6290 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. fax 905-239-3614 or apply online www.metris.ca *SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY* AN UXBRIDGE FAMILY is seeking someone with nursing background to provide 8-16 hours care on weekends for their 8-month twin baby boys. This re- quires someone comfortable managing a tracheotomy and basic infant care days or even- ings. Respond by email quoting job #2310 info@dafrs.com or fax (905) 436-3587 ATTENTION LOCAL PEOPLE needed to work from home on- line. PT/FT. $500-$4500 monthly. Call Amanda (780)696-2167 ATTENTION!Need a change? Be in business for yourself/not by yourself. At home from your own computer. Flexible hours, great income, free training, after sup- port. www.debsminoffice.com ATTN!20 local people wanted to work from home. Computer and Internet required. $500 - $2500/month, FT/PT. Call Car- men 1-888-880-2843 ext 1. AUTO LUBE TECHNICIANS, full/part time. Hourly wage+bo- nus. Able to perform regular maintenance on vehicles. Penn- zoil, 581 King St. East Oshawa or fax: 905-725-1696 FAMILIES FOR A Secure Future is assisting a family in the Whitby/Brooklin area in seeking a non-smoking woman part-time to support a disabled woman to take a more active role in her community. We are looking for someone who has an enthu- siastic approach to supporting others to meet their goals. Drivers' license, clean abstract and a working vehicle required. Send resume and cover letter to: eugeneg@durham.net GARDIENNE du midi franco- phone demandée pour l’école catholique Jean-Paul II à Whitby. Lundi au vendredi 11h45 à 13h15. Salaire 12$/heure. Plus d’information appeler Mme Pier- rette Martel au 905-665-5393. IMPULSE FITNESS NOW Hiring flexible part-time for front desk staff, cleaning and babysitting Apply with resume, 2200 Brock Road North, Pickering. LOOKING FOR person willing to talk to small groups. A car and in- ternet needed. call Diana 866- 306-5858 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. MAKE $$$$$$ FROM HOME Good Weekly Income. Many op- portunities are available. For FREE Information Package send self-addressed envelope to: 100 Elizabeth Street, Ajax, On L1T 4N2 PART-TIME help needed to pro- mote bathroom renovation prod- ucts, at malls and home shows. Call (905)571-2284 or (905)438- 9974. PART-TIME HELPER required. Possibility of long-term employ- ment. 905-686-9838. PERFECT MAID SERVICE URGENT! Experienced cleaners & Supervisor's needed with cleaning experience evenings, weekends, weekdays for great new opportunities with cleaning service for residential clients. $10 and up per hr +bonus. and gas al- lowances offered. Serious in- quires only. 905-686-5424 SEEKING energetic, creative, compassionate individuals inter- ested in working as a Personal Supporter for someone with a de- velopmental disability. Requires someone who can take direction from the individual and/or family but also works well independent- ly. Self-employed contract work offering competitive hourly rates for evenings/weekends. Please respond by email quoting job #2310CM to info@dafrs.com or fax (905)436-3587 WANTED - INDIVIDUAL for mucking horse stalls & general farm maintenance, full-time. Also full-time groom required. Call Grace 905-985-3669. WILD & CRAZY Can't be Lazy! $320 - $600 per wk. Must like music & fun. 20 F/t Openings. Start now! No exp. OK. Kelly: 905-668-5544. 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. CABINET MAKER AND Wood Shop Helper required ASAP. E- mail: homebuilders@live.ca CABINET MAKER required for small custom shop in Oshawa. Min. 5 years experience. Fax re- sume to 905-404-2699. Full Time Managing Editor - Management Are you a team player? A good writing coach? Proficient in newspaper design and copyediting? Enthusiastic about the excit- ing possibilities of a multi-media approach to delivering the news? Excited about getting out there and interacting with the community? If you are, Metroland's Durham Region Media Group may be the place for you. We are looking for a Managing Editor to lead our award-winning Oshawa, Whitby and Clarington This Week publications from our Oshawa office. The successful candidate must have the ability to assume strong leadership and be proficient in a variety of editorial functions for both print and online products. Duties will include planning and assigning news coverage, editing, print layout, and editorial writing. This position calls for someone who can moti- vate and help develop staff. You will work closely with the Online Content Manager in a team approach to delivering news content that meets the wants and needs of today's busy reader - both in print and online. Minimum requirements: 5 years experience in newspaper layout and editing, proficiency in Adobe's InDesign, InCopy and Photoshop, excellent time management , organizational and coaching skills. Experience in online publishing - including video - is an asset. In the last five years our journalists have traveled as far as France, Spain, Moscow, Holland, Denmark, Zambia and Nunavut following stories important to our Region. In 2008 we will send 2 journalists to Beijing to bring our readers hyper-local coverage of the world's largest sporting event - the Olympics. If you're up for the challenge, we want to talk to you. Resumes should be submitted by 5 p.m. Dec. 28, 2007 to: Joanne Burghardt, Editor in Chief Metroland Durham Region Media Group 865 Farewell St., Oshawa ON L1H 7L5 e-mail: jburghardt@durhamregion.com CANADA'S LANDLORD OF CHOICE IS LOOKING FOR YOU! We are currently recruiting a RELIEF SUPERINTENDENT to maintain our property in Pickering General Property and In-Suite Maintenance Customer Service, Team Player After hours on-call service only FREE APARTMENT Please fax your resumes to 416-861-8586 or email to: careers@capreit.net THERE IS A CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS Start your MT training today with CanScribe Career Centre CanScribe is, without a doubt, the best choice. Within 3 weeks of receiving my Grad Certificate, I was working! What more could a person ask for? R. Penney, September 2007 CanScribe Graduate “I was offered an at- home position within hours of completing the CanScribe course.” Thank you!! L. Jean, July 2007 CanScribe Graduate Enroll Today! ˹99% Graduate Employment Rate ˹Work At-home ˹Work On-site Contact us today for your FREE info package! 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com The Metroland Durham Region Media Group is looking for a part-time layout person to work in the Oshawa editorial department producing newspaper pages. A journalism degree, experience using InDesign and PhotoShop and experience in newspaper layout is required. Please send a cover letter and resume to Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief, Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell Ave. Oshawa L1H 7L5 or email to jburghardt@durhamregion.com. Deadline for resumes: Dec. 24, 2007 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. Nursing Supervisor A key member of our management team, you will ensure that professional practice standards are maintained by all field staff and efficient, effective, high quality services are delivered to our clients.You will provide support with administrative operations, service coordination, the planning and delivery of in-service training programs, and the development of new business opportunities as needed. Working closely with the Executive Director, Clinical Supervisor, and Coordinator, you will relay pertinent client/staff information in a timely manner, complete performance appraisals, and implement quality improvement standards to ensure appropriate and consistent case management. You have extensive experience working in or with a government funded home care program, and knowledge of the current GTA health care environment. You have current RN or BScN registration and a dependable vehicle. Please send your resume to: Julie Adams, Executive Director, Central Health Services, e-mail: julieadams@centralhealthservices.com COMMERCIAL DUCT CLEAN- ER Need license and must be able to drive standard. Please call Terry at 416-996-8937. MECHANIC required for busy Ajax based company. 40 hours/week guaranteed. Must have 310T license. Diesel and hydraulics experience an asset. Must be able to work indepen- dently and be part of a 'A' team environment. Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package. Fax resume to 905-686- 8546. PART OR FULL-TIME counter person. Must have excellent cus- tomer service skills and computer knowledge. Capable of operating digital copier machine (will train). Fax or e-mail resume to: 905- 436-2851, copyzone@copy zone.com WANTED, CONSTRUCTION Site Super and/or Construction Man- ager with commercial experience. Hands on experience required. Approximately 1 year project with another 1 year project in the works. Wage to be negotiated. Email: homebuilders@live.ca BOOKKEEPER/RESIDENTIAL Accountant, entry level. Property Management company located in Whitby is seeking a residential accountant. Duties include A/P, A/R, rent rolls, cash flow, bud- gets, preparation and analysis of monthly financials. Qualifications should include 3-5 years experi- ence working as a bookkeeper in the real estate management busi- ness . Computer literate with Word and Excel. Forward CV to avalic@toronto.cogir.net COURT AGENT – CONTRACT Property Management Company seeking to add a Court Agent to join their team. Responsibilities will include, calculation/prepara- tion of Landlord and Tenant Board applications, scheduling and attending hearings, filing Sheriff evictions and tenant ac- count adjustments. The success- ful candidate will have experience in the RTA, excellent oral and written communications, or- ganizational skills and the confi- dence of working effectively with limited supervision. Forward CV to avalic@toronto.cogir.net. FULL TIME Order Desk Clerk re- quired for busy sporting goods importer and distributor. Duties include data/order entry, invoic- ing, phones, filing, etc, in con- junction with a Windows based operating system (Solomon). Ex- cellent telephone and keyboard- ing skills required. Preference will be given to bilingual appli- cants. Excellent benefit package. Salary commensurate with expe- rience. Please forward resume to mhowsam@stoegercanada.ca or mail to Stoeger Canada (1990) Ltd., 1801 Wentworth St, Unit 1, Whitby, on, L1N 8R6. PART TIME BOOKKEEPER re- quired, for small business located in Pickering. Must be proficient with Quick Pro and general ac- counting practices. Additional of- fice duties as well. 4-5 hrs per week. Please fax resume in confi- dence to (905)509-1214. PERSONAL ASSISTANT for very fast-paced financial office in Ajax. Previous office experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office required. Fax resume 905- 428-9833 e-mail pivany@com- passwealth.com sales help & agents SALES/MARKETING REP - In- side sales/marketing rep re- quired for fast-paced publishing company in Pickering. Base plus commission. Successful B2B exp a must. Resume to: carol@electricityforum.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 WANTED! Busy real estate office requires Licensed Realtors No Cold-Calling All appointments and leads supplied For more Information Call: 1-888-213-0076 Use ID#2095 Free Recorded Message FULL TIME sales person re- quired for furniture retail store in Whitby. Sales experienced would be an asset. Fax resume to 905- 665-1428. 2 FULL TIME, Dental Reception- ists, with experience required im- mediately. Fax resume to 905- 427-9697. Attention Michelle DENTAL ASSISTANT required for maternity leave position. Re- ceptionist experienced preferred. Apply in person with resume to 209 Simcoe St. N. or please fax resume to 905-576-0016. PHARMACY ASSISTANT need- ed in Whitby. F/T or P/T. Students welcome. Call 905-668- 0333 or fax 905-668-0350 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. SENIOR CITIZEN LADY seeks other Senior Citizen Lady for companionship, care and some cooking, in exchange for accom- modation. Please call Gwen (905)576-9789 Home, or (905)571-5123 work 700 Wilson Rd. N., Plaza Con- dos, unit 304. 1760sq.ft., corner unit with 2-bedrooms, den, sun- room. Asking $365,000. Call Jay (905)655-5804 INDUSTRIAL BAY - Near Oshawa Centre. High roll-up door, 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. CLEANING BUSINESS,carpet, upholstery, tile & grout cleaning, graffiti removal, flood clean up & janitorial service. Territory or complete business for sale. www.carpetguyonline.ca 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. MONEY TO LOAN Commercial Loans of up to $250,000 avail. Business Lines of Credit Inventory Loans, Term Loans, Mortgages Approval within days. Call Today 416-381-5463 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. available immediately, 2-bed- room apts. Available Dec/Jan/Feb & Feb 1st. Call (905)571-4912 until 6:00pm. (1) A ONE BDRM Oshawa North, new carpeting,6-storey quiet building, large balcony, ap- pliances, parking, utilities includ- ed. $775/mo, January 1st. 905- 436-9785. (1) TWO-BEDROOM,spacious, clean and bright, two level unit, Oshawa, recently painted, quiet, desirable neighborhood, laundry, parking, backyard, hardwood. $850/month, inclusive. Jan 1st. (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 905-576-5513 or eve- ning 905-427-5580. 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-BDRM AJAX (Westney/Raven- scroft), shared laundry, side entrance, $750/mo hydro/heat included, no pets/smoking, available immediately. Call (905)426-3887. 1-BDRM BSMT APT,Ajax (Westney/Lake Driveway), close to GO, school & all amenities, parking, $750/mo plus utilities, no pets/smoking, available imme- diately. Call 647-400-9112. 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 1-BEDROOM BRIGHT,spacious open concept apt. Ajax. Separate entrance, own laundry facilities, walkout, ceramic tiles, 5-applianc- es, near all amenities. First/last. Available immediately. 905-231- 9945, 647-224-2879. 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 available immedi- ately. Central Oshawa, couple preferred, fridge/stove, hardwood, carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- sonable. Call (905)725-2642, af- ter 5pm. 2-BDRM BSMT APT in Ajax, available immediately, own wash- er/dryer, parking available, $900/mo utilities/cable included, no pets/smoking, (905)239-5824. 2-BEDROOM APT.,North Oshawa, available Jan 1st. Laun- dry, parking. $850 all inclusive. No smoking, no pets. Call (905)576-4646 385 GIBB ST,Oshawa, 2-bdrm apts in quiet bldg. Walking dis- tance to Oshawa Centre and amenities. Laundry facilities on- site, utilities included. No pets. 905-723-5434 Condominium Suites in Oshawa 2 & 3 Bdrm's Free Utilities, Parking. Senior's, Retiree's & GM Discounts 905-728-4993 AJAX 1-BEDROOM BASEMENT apartment, Westney/HWY #2, kitchen, 1-parking, sitting room, full bathroom, $800/month, all in- clusive. No smoking. Call (647)219-2733. AJAX ROSSLAND/HAR- WOOD,1 bedroom, bright base- ment apartment. Sliding door walk-out. Available immediately. $750/month. Includes utilities. No pets/smoking. First/last. 905- 619-1232 or send e-mail to: nev- ver@rogers.com AJAX SOUTH,1-bedroom, walk- out basement apartment, available immediately. $700/month. Call Dennis Morgan Sutton Group (905)831-9500 or (416)587-0060. AJAX- Westney/Hwy. 2.1-bed- room basement. Spacious, sep- arate entrance, cable, hardwood, one car parking, $800/month, first/last. Available Jan 1st. No smoking/pets. (905)428-1255. BOWMANVILLE, MODERN clean, quiet, non smoking adult lifestyle, one bedroom PLUS OF- FICE, parking, and laundry. No dogs. Available January 1st. Call (905)725-1052. 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 1-BEDROOM basement apt., appliances and laundry in- cluded. $750/month plus 1/3 of hydro and water. Close to G.M. Available immediately. Call 905- 260-3166. NEW BUILDING, EXCLUSIVE 1- bedroom. quiet neighbourhood, balcony, laundry, parking, no smoking, first/last, $900/month inclusive. 29 Westmount, North West Oshawa, Jan 1st. Ann 905- 244-2444 NEW WHITBY home to share with one, includes master bed- room, ensuite bath, walkin clos- ets, cable, parking, laundry. Near bus, all inclusive. $625, available Dec. 1st. (416)209-4857. NORTH Oshawa 1 bedrooms, Feb 1st, 3-bedroom Feb 1st. Clean, family building. Heat, hy- dro and two appliances included. Pay cable, parking and laundry facilities. (905)723-2094 NORTH OSHAWA near UOIT. clean, quiet, furnished one bed- room. Fridge/stove, microwave. Utilities included. First/last. No pets. Avail now. $700/mo. 905- 697-3773 lv msg ONE BEDROOM basement apartment $650, first and last. S.E. Oshawa. Available immedi- ately. References. No pets. Call (905)576-7189 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 ONE BEDROOM,Park and Ade- laide, $695. first and last. Close to all amenities. Laundry available. Call 905-242- 8487,905-725-8350 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 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 OSHAWA 1-bdrm apt in quiet, clean adult-style triplex. Includes appliances, utilities, parking. Nice area. Mature working male pre- ferred. No pets. $725/mo. (905)576-6247 OSHAWA 3-bedroom available immediately. 1-1/2 baths, in- cludes washer, dryer, cable and utilities. $1100/mo. Near GO/schools. 416-832-2582 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 bachelor apt. in four- plex, Simcoe/401 area. quiet & private. separate eat-in kitchen with fridge/stove, first/last, $540- inclusive. Avail immediately-won't last. Dan (905)449-3777 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,North Simcoe, Rus- sett, Ave. Clean family 2 bdrm. apt., well maintained quiet 12-plex, small building. Close to bus/shopping. Laundry, cable, heat, water, parking, included. No dogs. 905-576-2982. 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,Harmony & King, 1 bedroom apt., for rent. $650./mo. all inclusive heat, hydro, A/C, cable, 1 -parking, first/last. re- quired. Avail. Jan.1. (905)243- 0994 OSHAWA,Ritson/Wolfe, 2 bed- room, utilities, parking, fridge/stove inclusive. First/last, Available immediatley. Call 647- 404-1786. 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/WHITBY border, large 1-bedroom basement, good neighborhood, clean. A/C, laun- dry/parking. Separate entrance. Near O/C. First/last, no pets/smoking, $795 UTILITIES INCLUDED. Feb 1. (905)831- 9458 PICKERING Brock & Dellbrook, a beautiful 2 bedroom walk out basement, cable utilities, parking included. avail immediately., $900 monthly or $950 including laun- dry. (905)426-9918. (647)321- 1993. 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, 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/Finch, large 1-bedroom basement apart- ment, $800/month. 2 furnished rooms in basement apt., share facilities, $450/month. Bachelor apt., main floor, $575/month. No smoking/pets. (905)839-4727 PICKERING- WHITES/BAYLY, 1-bedroom basement apt., re- cently renovated, clean, quiet, utilities and parking included. Available immediately. $830/month. No smoking. Call (905)420-3738. 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/MILL OSHAWA,near 401. Nice, clean, quiet building, near shopping/transportation. Utilities included. 1-bedroom $769, 2-bedroom $869, first/last. Feb 1 (905)436-7686 until 8pm. 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 1-BEDROOM,newer bright basement apt with huge 48"x30" windows. Laundry includ- ed, $750 all inclusive. No smok- ing, first/last required. Call (905)447-7355 WHITBY Mary St. East immacu- late 2-bedroom apt, top floor of six-plex, Avail. immediately. $910/month includes appliances, heat, laundry facilities and park- ing. (905)666-1074, 905-556- 0455. WHITBY ONE BEDROOM apart- ment, in bungalow in the best lo- cation, Brock/401. $800/month, all inclusive. No pets. Available January 1st. (905)922-4477. 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 - Spacious 1&2 bdrm starting $770- $890/month. Laundry, first/last, minutes to GO, Avail. Jan 1. No dogs. Daytime viewings only Mon - Fri, references. Days (905)666- 3338, evenings (905)832-2722. 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-bdrm, triplex, bright w/large windows, walk-out base- ment with own backyard, 1-park- ing, $900/month, all inclusive. Available Feb 1st. 505 Harris St. Call (905)430-7567 after 6pm. 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. 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. WHITBY HARBOUR One bed- room +den, 940 sq.ft, GO, pool gym, parking, 5 appliances, new carpet, blinds, $1295/inclusive. Bonus February half price. Available Feb. 1st. 905-665-6054 $ !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,close to all amenities/401/Oshawa Cen- tre, 5-appliances, large fenced yard. $1225/mo+ utilities. First/last, references. Avail. mid December. 905-725-9485 4 BEDROOM DETACHED,N.E. Whitby, 2 years new, garage, 3- car parking. 5 appliances, 3- bath, unfinished basement, $1475+ utilities. First/last. No smoking/pets. January/February (905)767-5585. 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, 3 BEDROOM detached bungalow, with finished base- ment, large yard, driveway, clean, quiet street. Whole house, $1100+. Also 3 bedroom town- house, $800+. 905-683-6203. AJAX, 3-BEDROOM bungalow, Harwood/401, main floor. Available December 15th. No smoking/pets. $1300/month. Includes utilities, cable, internet, parking. (905)239-3777 or www.colleenwarner.com/rental.htm for details and pictures. 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 DESIRABLE AREA,beautiful 3- bedroom bungalow, diningroom, living/room, a/c, newly renovated large fenced yard, behind park. No smoking/pets. $1300+utilities, first/last/references. Avail. Janu- ary 1 or sooner. Short-term lease avail. (905)721-9789, (905)922- 4751. 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. 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 In Association With A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 19, 2007 newsdurhamregion.com 426 Simcoe St. S. • Oshawa • L1H 4J6 • 905-432-7167 TRUCK LOAD EVENT SCRATCH & DENT Last 2 Weeks on Simcoe St.! 50% off - Don’t Miss the Incredible Savings! Hank’s Appliances Hank’s Appliances is moving Jan 1stis moving Jan 1st OSHAWA CENTRE AREA, 4- bedroom, upper level of executive home. 2.5 bath, with double car garage. Available Feb 1st/08. $1400/month, plus 2/3 utilities. Barry (416)676-5797 or Ron (905)436-9721. OSHAWA MAIN LEVEL 3 bed- room bungalow, huge kitchen, near lake, $985.00 plus utilities. See MLS #1274555. Call 905-427-4522 Zsuzanna Porter to view. OSHAWA, 2-BDRM main floor of house. Large, newly renovated. King/Ritson. Avail. Now. $775/month+ 1/2 gas & hydro. No large dogs. Call (905)424-3430 OSHAWA, MINUTES to 401. Bright, beautiful, spacious, 3-bed- room home. 5-appliances. $1100/month, plus utilities. Available Jan.1st. (905)476-8650 or (416)254-3591. PICKERING Hwy 2/Brock 3 bdrm. house, 2-1/2 baths, bright, clean, 5 appliances, a/c. No smoking/pets. $1,450/mo inclu- sive. 905-428-2015. WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM,main floor. Parking, laundry, 2-appli- ances. No smoking/pets. $1150/month + utilities, first/last. (416)208-0331. WHITBY, THICKSON/BURNS,, clean 3 bedroom detached, walk out basement, deck, appliances, air, avail. now $1400 plus. Con- dolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766. 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 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 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 BY THE LAKE,3 bed- room, quiet street, hardwood floors, air, appliances, . Avail Now. $1350. plus. Condolyn Mgt. 905 428-9766. WHITBY, BLUEGRASS Village Complex 3-bedroom condo town- house. 2-car garage, finished walkout basement, gas fireplace, hardwood floors, 5-appliances. Near shopping and public transit. $1500/month+utilities. Avail. im- mediately. 905-442-8432 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 WHITBY, Taunton/Brock (Wil- liamsburg). 3-bdrm townhouse, 1-1/2 baths, a/c, c-vac, 5-appli- ances, fenced backyard, close to many schools, no pets/smoking. $1800/mo inclusive. Avail. imme- diate. (905)430-1893, (905)442- 1550 PARK/GIBB OSHAWA, room available immediately. Huge house, laundry and parking available. First/last. No pets, $425/inclusive. 905-718-5753. 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. 2004 POLARIS 600 XC,studded, fast, sharp looking, A-1 condition, $5300. Call 705-786-3117. 2005 GSX 500 SS, 2 seater, low mileage, plenty of extras, $6,500, $1,000 extra with trailer. Call 905-885-1641. LOST CELL PHONE,Telus Samsung black slide phone on December 12th. (905)428-3905 DONNA,I did not hang up - phone me back.Warren. 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 HANDSOME, TALL, FIT, divorced, 43, love kids, looking for pretty, sweet woman with heart and a nice figure for love and adventure. Movies, hiking, sailing, romantic getaways and more. Please email sunsetswithme@hotmail.com 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. 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. 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 COCKATIEL CAGE with stand and accessories $65. 905-434- 5264 COMPUTER LAPTOP DEL,P4 1.8, 40G-HD, 14" screen. A1 con- dition. Windows-XP Professional. Laptop, Toshiba, P4. Other refur- bished computers available. Re- pairs at reasonable rates. MDM (416)319-8861 Pickering. 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 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. Super-capacity Washer/Dryer team, Deluxe Fridges & Stoves, Over-the-range Microwaves, Too much to list, Hurry in, AMAZING SAVINGS!! 35% off stock, while quantities last. Extra 10% discount if you pick up. HANK'S APPLIANCES. Parts Specialist. 426 Simcoe St.S. (905)728-4043. NEW LG APARTMENT size washer. 9pc. dining set. Cherry dining set, Dryer, 42" widescreen TV, Buffet/hutch. Antique gate leg table. 7pc. bedroom set. New stove. Wall unit. Compressor. MIG welder. (289)240-2112 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. 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. 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. APPLEWOOD,burn the best! 1 year old. $275 bush cord, 16"+. Cut and split, honest measure- ment. Delivered. 905-242-6141, Newcastle. HARDWOOD FOR SALE, free delivery, 12X16 inch firewood. $90/face cord. 416-716-4332, 905-449-2100. HOLIDAY ESTATE AUCTION Stapleton Auctions Newtonville Friday, December 28th 5:00 p.m. Selling two attractive homes from Port Hope:9 pc. Dining Room Suite; 2 pc. Chester- field c.1940; 2 pc. Victorian Settee; Chester- field; Occasional Chairs; Ornate Curio China Cabinet; 3 pc. Coffee Tables; Occasional Ta- bles; Lamps; Mirrors; Royal Doultons; Old Violin; Paintings; Prints; Carpets; Queen Bed and Chest; Entertainment Unit; Televisions; Wurlitzer Organ and Bench; China and Glass; etc. etc. Come and Join us for our Christmas Auction Check website for updates Preview after 2:00 p.m. Terms: Cash, Approved Cheque (Drivers Li- cense), 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 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! MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or (905)986-1977 ADORABLE GOLDEN RE- TRIEVER puppies, first shots, de- wormed. Mom & Dad on site, ready to go. 905-342-2095. BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. Experienced breeder since 1967. First shots, de- wormed, vet checked. 5 yr. guar- antee. Supplier of service dogs. $500. Judy (905)576-3303 CHOCOLATE,LAB PUPS, available Dec. 23, will hold till af- ter holidays. CKC registered, vet checked, tattooed, dewormed, both parents on site, family raised. (905)344-7093. www.ardbraekennels.com DASCHUND PUPPIES,two males, 16 weeks, black/tanned, vet checked. $575. (905)686- 4917. Feral cat good for farm. Spayed. Call 905-668-5445 GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPY, male. Vet checked, shots, de- wormed. Parents on site. $500. (705)277-1307 (Bethany) GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPS, Home Raised, Vet Checked, Paper Trained, Beautiful Hair Coat. Parents on Site. Ready to go, $500. Call 905-352-2753. 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 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. SHIH TZU PUPPIES for sale, non allergic, no shedding, vaccinated, dewormed, vet checked $450 each. Call 905-260-8855. TRADITIONAL DOG TRAINING CLASSES. No clickers, no treats, just great results. 905- 797-2855. 06 JETTA 1.9L TDI DIE- SEL(1000kms or more to a tank!!) auto, triptronic, fully loaded pwr leather luxury pkg, white with dark tint, pwr sunroof, heated charcoal leather seats, dual re- mote heated mirrors, remaining warranty, 43000kms, call for more features, 29,000.00 613- 372-5744. 1972 DODGE CHALLENGER $4800, coupe, great condition, low mileage, automatic, 8-cyl, exterior: yellow, interior: black. karlamuccio@msn.com or 514- 448-9140 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 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT,silver hatchback. Excellent economy. Air and CD, no rust. Runs and looks new. Tires and emissions done. $1250. (905)440-4603, Cell (289)314-3424. 2000 SUNFIRE GT,$2999.00, 1999 Intrepid, $2999., 95 Riviera, $2999. 95 Mustang, $2999., 10 vehicles under $2000. certified, E-tested, Free 6 month warranty. (Kelly & Sons since 1976), (905)683-1983 or (905) 424-9002 www.kellyandsonsauto.com 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 HYUNDAI ELANTRA, only $99.00 Bi-Weekly pmt to own, Only 72,000kms for 60 mths fi- nancing, 4 door, automatic, in- credible value, fully loaded, one owner, well maintained, only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7326. 2004 SUNFIRE SLX, all options except cruise. Tinted windows, rear spoiler, in dash DVD, all new tires and brakes. Certified and E- tested, asking $9,000 with DVD, $8000. with factory installed. 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. 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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. 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. 2001 NISSAN FRONTIER King Cab, Sale price $8,990. Auto, air, fiberglass cap, impeccable, Abun- dant service history, Only at Ajax Nissan. 1-866-304-7362 2001 NISSAN Pathfinder SE, Sale price $13,900. top of line SUV, only 127,000kms, Top of line 4x4. leather interior, moon- roof, every conceivable option possible. Service history. Im- maculate inside and out. Priced for an immediate sale. 1-866-304- 7362 2002 TOYOTA Sienna Van, Sale price $12,900. Automatic fully loaded, dual air, one owner, in- credibly well maintained . Priced for an immediate sale. Only at Ajax Nissan. 1-866-304-7362 2003 MAZDA MPV LX,Sale price $12,900, , automatic, fully loaded including dual air condi- tioning, Only 72,000kms., 1 own- er, pampered form day 1, Priced for an immediate sale. Only at Ajax Nissan 1-866-304-7362 2005 CHEV UPLANDER, 50,000kms, balance of new car warranty, 7-passenger, air, cruise, power windows/doors, etc. One owner. Good condition. $14,500. 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And at this special time of year we especially cherish the memories of you and all your love that filled us with happiness. Susan, Kirk and Jennifer HALL NOW AVAILABLE, Oshawa. Days & Friday/Saturday nights. 2000sq.ft., fully equipped kitchen, games room. Available New Year's Eve. (Business Meet- ings, Jack & Jill's, Dances, Cubs) (905)579-0413 NEWS ADVERTISER,WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 19, 2007, PAGE B7 A/Pnewsdurhamregion.com Why are these people so happy... 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Loving father of Crystal, Kayla and Jennifer. Loved son of Mary Ann and the late Michael Ameloot of Oshawa. Dear brother of Theresa of Oshawa and Richard of Barrie. Grandson of the late Donald and Kay Wraight. Son- in-law of John and Maureen McKinnon of Oshawa. Brother-in-law of Janet McKinnon and John McKinnon. Randy will be greatly missed by his extended family, relatives and friends. Resting at the COURTICE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1587 Highway #2, Courtice, 905-432-8484 (corner of Highway #2 and San- dringham Dr.) with Funeral Service in the Chapel on Thursday December 20th at 11 a.m. The family of Randy will receive friends at the Courtice Funeral Chapel on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Memori- al Donations to the R.S. McLaughlin Durham Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. On-line condolences or expressions of sympathy may be made through www.courticefuneralchapel.com COOK, Russell L.S. (January 11, 1931 - December 15, 2007) - Suddenly, on Saturday, December 15, 2007. Russell Cook, predeceased earlier this year by his loving wife Theresa. Retired employee of Canada Post after 35 years service, an active member of the Masons and Shriners and an avid farmer. Loving father of Tammy (Harold), Janis (Larry), Lynn (John), Wayne and Dennis (Jo-Anne). Papa to Brandy (Michael) Kristen, Kayla, Josh, Jordan, Chantel, Chris and Crystal (Dale). Great Papa to seven. Russell will be remembered by many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street, East, Oshawa, Ontario (905-433-4711) with Complete Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday, December 21st. at 11 a.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation in Russell's memory would be appreciated. Visitation commencing Thursday, December 20th. from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For online condolences please go to www.armstrongfuneralhome.net You be the photographer PAGE B8 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007A/P HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH 796 EYER DRIVE, PICKERING December 24th - Christmas Eve 5:00pm, 8:00pm & 12 midnight December 25th - Christmas Day 9:00 am & 11:00 am CelebratetheTrueCelebrate the True MeaningofChristmasMeaning of Christmas Please join For a Special Candlelight Celebration Sunday, Dec. 23 - 7:00 pm A great evening for families with crafts, songs, drama and festive treats (nursery provided) Lester B. Pearson Public School 21 Coughlen St. Ajax www.crossroadsinajax.org “For unto us a Child is born...” EVERYONE WELCOME ST A NDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 35 Church St. N., 905-683-7311 www.standrewsajax.ca December 23rd Sunday Family Worship 10:30 a.m. December 24th Christmas Eve Family Service 7 p.m. Service of Lessons & Carols with Communion 11 p.m. St. Paul’s on-the-hill Anglican Church 882 Kingston Rd., (at Fairport Rd.) Pickering 905-839-7909 www.stpaulsonthehill.com Sunday, December 23rd - 4th Sunday of Advent 7:45 a.m. - Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer) 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Christmas Pageant Monday, Dec. 24th Christmas Eve 4:00 p.m. - Children’s & Family Eucharist, 7:00 p.m. - Contemporary Eucharist 9:00 p.m. - Contemporary Eucharist, 11:00 p.m. - Holy Eucharist with Candles & Choir Tuesday, Dec. 25th - Christmas Day 10:00 a.m. - Traditional Eucharist For additional information call 905-428-1985 or email southsideworshipcentre@rogers.com “Living beyond the box” Family Christmas Eve ServiceFamily Christmas Eve Service December 24th 7:00-8:00pmDecember 24th 7:00-8:00pm FeaturingFeaturing “The Nativity of the Christ”“The Nativity of the Christ” Christmas StoryChristmas Story Come enjoy baked goodies,Come enjoy baked goodies, festive music and the real reason for the season!festive music and the real reason for the season! CelebratetheTrueCelebrate the True MeaningofChristmasMeaning of Christmas Photos by Ivan Mark Where’s the Town Hall? AJAX — Ivan Mark sent in these two photos of the Ajax Town Hall and library. What a difference a few months make. The bottom photo was taken in September, while the top photo was taken during Sunday’s storm. For more storm photos, see page B10. Contest We asked for your storm shots and boy, did you respond. We received pictures throughout the day on Sunday during the storm. Some are in today’s paper on this page and B10. You can see more online at newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com durhamregion.com Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group Added Bonus! You will receive a free website virtual tour produced by one of our Internet Technicians. 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She was nominated by Scugog trustee Joyce Kelly, who called her profes- sional, gracious and efficient. “I’m very happy to be representing this board again. I love this board. It’s a great place to work,” said Trust- ee Crawford after the meeting. Whitby trustee John Dolstra also ran for the spot. He highlighted some of the upcoming challenges for the board, including labour ne- gotiations with teachers next year and the implementation of all-day kindergarten. Trustee Crawford said she agreed with Trustee Dolstra’s assessment. “Negotiation is one of the biggest things we’re going to be looking at in both elementary and secondary, there’s no doubt about it,” she said. As for what she’d learned dur- ing the course of her current term, Trustee Crawford said it’s that she can never be too communicative. “My leadership style is always going to be the same because that’s who I am,” she said. “I like to keep things light, but I know when things are serious.” Oshawa trustee Larry Jacula was elected vice-chairman after he was nominated by fellow Oshawa trust- ee Michael Barrett. Trustee Barrett cited the retired teacher’s abilities as a peacemaker as the reason for his nomination. “I know I can do the job and I know I get a long with everyone well,” said Trustee Jacula, adding he feels he has a view of all sides of the education system. Uxbridge-Brock trustee Joe Allin was elected standing committee vice-chairman. “I believe Joe would bring an el- ement of being able to represent the north,” said Trustee Barrett, who also nominated Trustee Allin. Trustee Dolstra also ran for vice- chairman of the board and standing committee vice-chairman. Whitby Trustee Christine Winters was elected education finance chair- woman. The board also approved the schedule of meetings for next year. On Jan. 7 there will be a standing committee meeting. The first regular board meeting is on Jan. 21. !*!8 (!27//$ !6% 3 0)#+%2).' +).'34/. 2$ miele.ca Looks small. Acts big! In answer to the growing demand for more compact vacuum cleaners, look to Miele’s range of compact models. Lightweight, powerful and stylish, the S4 series have everything you’ll need to eliminate dirt and allergens from your home. And because of their small size the vacuums are as easy to carry as they are to store. See us today for a demonstration. 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FREE ESTIMacuum. FREE ESTIMATESRepairs, Parts & Bags for Any Vacuum. FREE ESTIMATES AjaxAjaxAjax 375 Kingston Rd. 905-509-3622905-509-3622 PickeringPickering CENTRAL VACUUMCENTRAL VACUUM PRE-BOXING WEEK BLOWOUTPRE-BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT CENTRAL VACUUM PRE-BOXING WEEK BLOWOUT NO PST SUPER LOW SALE PRICE Just ask Raj Kailasanathan of Pickering who paid his carrier and won $1,000 in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw. The carrier on this route, Tristan, also received a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of $100 is Maria Cavazzon (not shown) of Ajax, and our 3rd prize winner of $50.00 is Devon Bennett (not shown) of Ajax. To enter the draw for your chance to win $1000, $100 or $50, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon. Your carrier keeps 100% of what they collect as payment for their delivery. It Pays to Pay your News Advertiser Carrier “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” $1000 WINNER Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising fl yers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. Carriers of The Week Ajax and Pickering Locations Ajax 10 Cinemas 248 Kingston Rd. East Curtis & Cory Today’s carriers of the week are Curtis & Cory. They enjoy biking & soccer. Curtis & Cory have received a dinner, pizza and movie voucher compliments of McDonald’s, Boston Pizza & Cineplex Odeon. Congratulations Curtis & Cory for being our Carriers of the Week. * Delivered to selected households only WHOOO has FLYERS in Today’s Wednesday December 19, 2007 * Best Buy Canada Ajax/Pick. * Giant Tiger Ajax * Henry’s Camera Ajax/Pick. * Hockey Experts Pick. * Home Depot Ajax/Pick. * JYSK Ajax * Mapping Jewellers Ajax/Pick. * Mark’s Work Wearhouse Ajax/Pick. * News Advertiser We Want You Pick. * Oshawa Hospital Ajax * Party Packagers Ajax/Pick. * Peoples Jewellers Ajax/Pick. * Real Estate Ajax/Pick. * Sears Ajax/Pick. * Sport Chek Ajax/Pick. * Sport Mart Ajax/Pick. * Staples Business Depot Ajax/Pick. * The Bay Ajax/Pick. * Village Chrysler Ajax/Pick. * Wheels Ajax/Pick. * XS Cargo Ajax * Zellers Ajax/Pick. If you did not receive your News Advertiser/fl yers OR you are interested in a paper route call Circulation at 905-683-5117. 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 $6.00 every three weeks. PAGE B9 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007 A/P Crawford re-elected school board chairwoman Just one more way to get your news thanks to the NEWS ADVERTISER newsdurhamregion.com Take a page out of our book. 5IJTZFBSTNPOFZDPNFTXJUIOP TUSJOHTBUUBDIFEBT0UUBXBBOEUIF QSPWJODFTDPOUJOVFUPOFHPUJBUFB GPSNBMGVOEJOHBHSFFNFOU "MUIPVHI .T .D.BOVT XBT QMFBTFE UP TFF UIF -JCFSBMT GPM MPXJOH UISPVHI PO UIFJS FMFDUJPO QSPNJTF TIF JT JOUFSFTUFE UP TFF XIBU UIF CSFBLEPXO PG UIF QSP HSBNJTHPJOHUPMPPLMJLF i*UTKVTUHPJOHUPCFWFSZJNQPS UBOUIPXUIFZTFUJUVQ*UIJOLUIF QBSFOUTOFFEUPIBWFDIPJDF uTIF TBJEi*ESBUIFSTFFJUHJWFOUPQBS FOUTBTBTVQQMFNFOUSBUIFSUIBO EBZDBSFTUIFNTFMWFTu "OHFMB #FMM HFOFSBM NBOBHFS PG:.$"$IJME4FSWJDFT%VSIBN 3FHJPO XBTBMTPQMFBTFEXJUIUIF NPOFZQMFEHFE i*UTBXPOEFSGVMTUBSUBOEJUJT OPXBEESFTTJOHUIFBSFBPGDIJME DBSF UIBU IBT CFFO OFHMFDUFE GPS ZFBST uTIFTBJE i(FUUJOHTPNFUIJOHJTHSFBU5IF QMBOGPSJU BTJUSPMMTPVU XJMMCF IFMQGVMu JGI@E>@J@EK?<8@Ie^# l[^\k \in\cc 5IF1JDLFSJOH -''& iÌÀ>`Ê ÕÀ >Ê,i}Ê i`>ÊÀÕ«& =I@;8P#=<9IL8IP),#)'',& Fgk GIFK<:KFI -FFTMPPLJOH GPSLJMMFST GX^\*' :LCKLI8CIFFKJ)FSJUBHF%BZDFMFCSBUFT EJWFSTJUZPG1JDLFSJOH GX^\* 8KF8J 1JDLFSJOH GPS"KBYX GX^\(* &J\\;Xp#GX^\+ Order any page from our newspapers by calling: Ajax-Pickering: 905-683-5110 Oshawa-Whitby- Clarington: 905-579-4400 Port Perry: 905-985-7383 Uxbridge: 905-852-9141 This Week Uxbridge Times- Journal NEWS ADVERTISER Canadian Statesman BROOKLIN the Citizen Metroland Durham Region Media Group All foot spas All bath robes All chair pad massagers *Cannot be combined with any other offer * Last minute gifts Wed. Dec. 19 - Mon. Dec. 24. Stores open at 8 a.m. everyday IMPORTANT CUSTOMER INFORMATION: SELECTION & BRANDS WILL VARY BY STORE: All colours, patterns and styles may not be available in all stores. Blankets are not available in the following locations: Windsor, London, Queensway, Kelowna & New Westminister. RAIN CHECKS AND SUBSTITUTIONS: If an advertised item is not yet available we will offer you your choice of a comparable substitution, (if available), or a rain check. In some instances (e.g. special purchases, power buys, clearance items, bonus with purchase or seasonal items) quantities may be limited, selection may vary by store and substitutes or rain checks cannot be given. When you see “POWER BUY” you will know we have found an exceptional deal to pass on to you. We may tell you the COMPARABLE VALUE on the price ticket and/or a sign, so you will see the price another retailer in Canada charges or would likely charge for the same or a comparable value item. Quantities of our Power Buys are limited and may vary from store to store. No rain checks or substitutions. See in-store for details. N 11-4H All prices in effect Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 to Monday, Dec 24th, 2007, unless otherwise specified. Now through December 24th. Limit one card for every $50. Redeem your $20 money card with every $50 you spend between Dec 26 and Jan 9 2008. Limit one card for every $50 Receive a $20 money card with every $50 you spend 149 99 Reg. $249.99 Lagostina Tavola Mia 10pc cookware set All Christmas, and spa gift basket/sets, Christmas ornaments, towels, dinnerware, table linens, wreaths, cushions, storage, and coir mats. Select Towels Fieldcrest, Wamsutta, House and Home, Steven and Chris. All Quilts and Microtech Blankets, cushions, throws, bedrests, and reader’s wrap All Henckels knives and knife blocks Celebrity Mugs 2 / $30 Reg. 19.99 Rakku shoe wheel 59 99 Reg. $79.99 Shantou wine tower 374 99 Reg. $499.99 Bar with stools 52499 Reg. $699.99 All barware accessories All non-electric fondues 999 All Chef Phillipe · Roaster Set · Large cutting board · 4pc platter set Reg. $19.99 each Tassimo coffee maker 10999 Reg. $174.99 $65 All wine coolers Reg. $129.99 - $399.99 8999-259996499 Cuisinart 12 cup Brew Central Reg. $99.99 White goose down ‘Sub-Zero’ duvet 149 99 All sizes Comparable Value $203.99 HOTEL 800 thread count Egyptian cotton sheet set or duvet cover set Queen or King13999 Comparable Value $279.99 (King) Reg. $179.99-$199.99 8999-9999 All valets PAGE B10 ◆ N EWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 19, 2007A/P You be the photographer Contest We asked for your storm shots and boy, did you respond. We received pictures throughout the day on Sunday during the storm. Some are in today’s paper on this page. You can see more online at newsdurhamregion.com newsdurhamregion.com Photo by Suzanne Bolton AJAX — Suzanne Bolton says her son, Maximus, enjoyed spending some time in the big snow. Photo by Edgardo Gonzales AJAX — Pictured are Mariyah (17, a Dunbarton HS student), Ella (13, Highbush PS) and Rafael (11, Highbush PS). After the snow Ella and Rafael were off to deliver the News Advertiser. What commitment. Top photo by Ian Whelan AJAX — Normally they’d be sledding on marked trails, but how could you not take the snowmobile out for a run on a day like this? Lisa Reeves of Ajax took a little spin with six-year-old Saleem during Sunday’s storm. At left, this photo by Chantelle Tinline of her son Connor catching a snow- flake was our winner in the You be the Photographer contest. The family wins four passes to the SuperDogs appear- ing Dec. 27 at General Motors Place in Oshawa. Photo by Kathleen Fulop AJAX — After a busy day playing in the snow, Yukon Jac and Charley Girl seem to be asking, ‘Can we come in yet?’ Photo by Christine Jones PICKERING — While motorists struggled with winter’s wrath, Carah (top) and Nicole Jones had a great time playing in the snow at their home in Pickering. 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