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60 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 2006 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 A future snapshot Ice and sunshine Volvo offers a St. Mary senior boys’ glimpse into its future team heads to Florida Wheels pullout Page B1 Police issue warning about Mother trained to help victims potential mortgage now dealing with her own grief Pickering family frauds torn apart by car crash on U.S. interstate DURHAM — Reports of suspicious phone calls have prompted Durham police to warn homeowners of a po- By Danielle Milley tential mortgage fraud scheme. Staff Writer According to investigators with the service’s fraud unit, a number of PICKERING — Instead of relaxing in Durham residents have said they’ve Florida with family this week, Angela received phone calls from someone St-Denis and her daughter Thérèse who claims to be a bank employee, have spent the past few days seeking asking questions about homeowner solace in family and friends. mortgages. Just seven hours into their long- In instances where the homeown- awaited vacation, Ms. St-Denis’ hus- er said there was no mortgage on the band, son and youngest daughter were property the caller promptly hung killed in the early morning hours Sat- up, police said. urday when a suspected drunk driver The concern is that the caller may travelling the wrong way on a Pennsyl- have identified properties that are vania highway crashed head-on into mortgage-free, creating the possibil- their minivan. ity there will be an attempt made to Roger, 52, daughter Angela Mi- illegally obtain mortgages on them, chelle, 15, and son Paul, 21, were de- police said. Other similar calls have clared dead at the scene near Bedford, been reported throughout the GTA. Penn., about 130 kilometres southeast In light of the reports, police are of Pittsburgh. making a couple of recommenda- Ms. St-Denis, 52, and her 22-year-old tions: first, that personal and finan- daughter, Thérèse, escaped the wreck- cial information not be divulged in age with minor injuries and were back such circumstances. at home Sunday. She spoke with the As well, police advise homeown- News Advertiser Wednesday. ers to obtain mortgage insurance, Mr. St-Denis worked for the Bank of which will cover them in the event Montreal and was a tireless volunteer Dale Brazao/Torstar News Service photo a fraud is perpetrated on the prop- in the community. He sang in a choir, Angela St-Denis comforts her daughter Thérèse in the kitchen of their Pickering home. Angela’s husband Roger, and children, An- erty. ran the St. Vincent kitchen in Oshawa, gela and Paul, were killed when a truck collided with their minivan on a U.S. interstate Saturday, Dec. 23. The provincial government has and for more than five years worked passed legislation protecting hom- with the victim crisis assistance refer- eowners from liability in cases of ral services with the Durham Regional past few days. to do what many wouldn’t in a similar Police said the St-Denis’ minivan mortgage fraud but the extra mea- Police Service. “We’ve been in this situation so situation, forgive the man who tore her was passing a tractor-trailer when a sure of insurance provides addition- Ms. St-Denis, a teacher, volunteered many times when we’ve sat with peo- family apart. pickup driven by Jeremy Grimes, 23, al coverage, police said. with the service as well. The two were ple and we listened to them talk about “What’s the use of staying angry? travelling north in the southbound Anyone who’s received a suspi- on call once a week to come to the aid their family,” Ms. St-Denis said. “This What’s that going to get us?” the griev- passing lane, slammed into them. cious call regarding mortgages is of those in the community who were is not new to us, this is what we’ve ing mother said. On Wednesday police said charg- asked to call Detective Katherine the victim of a crime or a disaster. been through with other people.” “He’s a human being. He made a Denton at 905-579-1520, ext. 5281. Her training and experience has Maybe it is those experiences and mistake. All I want now is that he never helped her deal with the events of the training that has given her the ability get behind the wheel of a car again.” ✦ See Funeral, Page A4 [ Index ] Editorial Page, A6 UST ONE MORE THING FOR HRISTMAS Sports, B1 J C Bells ring Classified, B4 [ Call us] in changes General: 905 683 5110 Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Students may be starting Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 or ending later to make Pressrun 49,900 busing more effective durhamregion.com By Crystal Crimi Staff Writer

DURHAM — Students could be INCOME TAX starting the school day a little earlier, PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS or ending a bit later. All-Canadian Tax Service To use buses more effectively, Dur- ham Student Transportation Services TAXES NOT FILED YET? plans to adjust school bell times across We specialize in the region. The proposed changes are PRIOR YEAR RETURNS 1995-2005 part of a busing agreement between Our office is open year round ! Durham’s public and Catholic school 100 Westney Rd S (Ajax Go Station) boards and would help integrate and (905) 426-4860 streamline routes, allowing for cost savings. The Durham Catholic District School Board reviewed a report about the time shifts at its Dec. 18 meeting. Ajax Nissan “To me, that’s a reason our enrol- ment could go down,” said Oshawa Parts/Service Trustee Joe Corey, referring to time Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 8:00pm changes proposed for St. Christopher Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm Catholic School in Oshawa. Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm Trustee Corey said there are three public schools in the St. Christopher 375 Bayly Street West, Ajax Jennifer Roberts/ News Advertiser photo area that students could choose in- (Between Westney & Harwood) PICKERING — Seven-year-old Adelaide Froner admires the turtles at the Pickering Flea Market on December 23. 1-800-565-6365 905-686-0555 ✦ See Parents, Page A2 A/P PAGE A2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 Parents to have a say in proposed school times

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he Province has taken a carrot-and-stick approach in Mike Johnston its effort to boost learning and improve the high school Managing Editor Tgraduation rate for Ontario’s young people. [email protected] At the present time, thousands of youth take a no-more- teachers, no-more-books approach to life at the tender age of Duncan Fletcher 16. Director of Advertising By quitting school at the earliest possible opportunity, these [email protected] teenagers are closing the doors of opportunity to a better fu- ture. Andrea McFater They are also likely to become a drain on society going for- Retail Advertising Manager ward as they will find it difficult to get a job that pays the bills, [email protected] never mind finding a fulfilling career. To that end, the Province has passed Learning to 18 legisla- Eddie Kolodziejcak tion that requires students to attend high school until they reach Classified Advertising age 18 or graduate. Those who don’t stick it out could face the [email protected] unpleasant prospect of having their driver’s licence lifted. While the licence prohibition is the stick, the carrot is in- Abe Fakhourie creased opportunity for students to learn outside the classroom Distribution Manager in programs approved by the Ministry of Education. [email protected] The Ministry is also taking the view that many teens don’t really know what is in their own best long-term interest. Think Lillian Hook of the legislation then as providing something that is good for a Office Manager young person as he moves forward into the world of post-sec- [email protected] ondary education and employment. Some non-typical programs to help students keep learn- Cheryl Haines ing would include apprenticeship training or post-secondary Composing Manager courses that could be applied toward a high school graduation [email protected] diploma. Whatever is necessary is the key to keeping young people learning so they can embrace any and all opportunities. Janice O’Neil There is plenty at stake for society at large. Composing Manager In an increasingly globalized world where trade crosses bor- LETTERS TO THE EDITOR [email protected] ders and knowledge is power, those nations that are best edu- cated and trained and most productive, will succeed. [ Contact us ] - To do so, Ontario will have to push to make sure most young Voting a privilege dates and produce a better coming to Canada 50 years people graduate and get the training needed to fill the jobs of crop of representatives who ago May 1 have voted at every News/Sales 905-683-5110 the 21st century. and responsibility will then more accurately re- election we were allowed to Classifieds 905-683-0707 It’s an all-encompassing job that is crucial to our future com- flect the wishes of the major- and we’ve spent the last 38 To the editor: Distribution 905-683-5117 petitiveness. ity of people. years in Ajax. News Fax 905-683-0386 The Province is committed to raising the graduation rate to 85 Re: ‘Voting is optional’, Nov. Nothing keeps politicians I read in your paper some General Fax 905-683-7363 per cent by 2010, up from 71 per cent in 2004-05. It’s an ambi- 29 letter by Lisa Frederick. more on their toes than when time ago how determined and E-mail tious goal, but at least the commitment is now there in legisla- It is precisely because peo- they know that their con- hard Roger Anderson works [email protected] tion to make it a possible reality. ple do not vote that we end stituents are involved in the and that he always gets what Web address up with some politicians who process and watching their he is after. durhamregion.com are less than desirable. performance. I for one would like to know Mailing Address When just over 20 per cent The next election is always the names of the Regional 130 Commercial Ave., LICK AND AY of eligible voters take the just around the corner. councillors who voted for or C S time to vote in a municipal Yes, voting is optional, but against having the Regional Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 election, it is glaringly obvi- it is also one of the most im- chairperson elected by the This Week’s Question: Do you think Regional council ous that many people don’t portant privileges as well as people. Publications Mail Sales should stop saying the Lord’s Prayer before council meetings? care, but they like to com- responsibilities in a free and After all, how do we know Agreement Number 1332791 plain when things don’t go democratic society. who to vote for in four years Yes No [ Hours ] well. It is very easy for democ- to get our wishes taken into - There are many good and racy to slip away when people consideration. Cast your vote online at capable people around who aren’t watching. I’m truly disappointed in General office: would be willing to serve Renate Roy our political system and the Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. infodurhamregion.com their community in an offi- Ajax way the taxpayer is disregard- cial capacity. ed and expected to pay the Distribution: Last Week’s Question: Will the recent controversy about However, eligible voters Reader ‘truly bills our elected representa- Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. how the national chapter of MADD spends its fundraising must take the time to be in- tives spend the taxes for. Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. formed and actively involved They will be united giving [ About Us ] disappointed in our - dollars affect your willingness to donate to local chapters of in politics on an ongoing themselves a tremendous pay the organization? basis in order to be able to political system’ increase and do they know The News Advertiser is one of the Total Votes: 233 chose suitable and compe- how we as seniors can make Metroland Printing, Publishing and To the editor: Yes: 84.1 % tent people at election time. ends meet on government Distributing group of newspapers. When more citizens are ac- We are reading about a pensions? I’m sure they could The News Advertiser is a member No: 15.9 % tively involved in the political constantly dropping voter not care less. of the Ajax & Pickering Board of process, it is easier to weed turnout! Herbert Pichler Trade, Ontario Community Newspa- out the undesirable candi- My wife and some people Ajax per Assoc., Canadian Community Newspaper Assoc., and the Cana- IN THE COMMUNITY dian Circulations Audit Board. Also a member of the Ontario Press I’m dreaming of a green Christmas Council, 2 Carlton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization that addresses reader hese days you don’t need than a Christmas sunburn or a complaints about member news- to be a rocket scientist bad case of Yule stroke. papers.The publisher reserves the T to understand that the It’s always important, dur- right to classify or refuse any ad- weather is changing. ing the holiday season, to think vertisement. Credit for advertise- Blame it on global warming, of the less fortunate, those in ment limited to space price error clear-cutting of the rainforest need and the elderly. Which is occupies. Editorial and Advertising or even the French if you want why, in our family, we encour- content of the News Advertiser is to, but I don’t think anybody age the boys to give back a copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- will argue that things, for what- little. duction is prohibited. ever reason, are more tem- Neil They may grouse about it ini- [ Letters Policy ] perate than they have been in Crone tially but they always feel terrif- - some time. ic when they return from help- We welcome letters that include And frankly I really don’t enter laughing ing old Mrs. Simmons with her name, city of residence and phone care who’s responsible. winter raking or from assisting numbers for verification. Writers I’m not a blamer. I’m not the house laughing and shak- lonely old Mr. Henderson in submitted photo are generally limited to 200 words looking to blame anyone or ing the mud off. And of course and out of his hammock or and one submission in 30 days. We anything for this meteorologi- we’ll all get out for a little “dirt- from donating used swimwear Next stop, the oven decline announcements, poetry, cal anomaly. To me that’s a boarding,” “sod-shoeing” and to the homeless. That’s what open letters, consumer complaints, huge waste of time. The di- some vigorous “Cross Country- Christmas is all about as far as Ontario Power Generation employees Olwen Gover, Tom Smart and congratulations and thank you nosaurs were blamers and scraping” I am concerned. Jacquie McInnes check out turkeys to be distributed through the North notes. The editor reserves the Pickering Community Food Drive. In addition to turkeys, OPG employ- look what happened to them. It’ll be a hoot. And really, it’s the spirit of right to edit copy for length, style ees at various Pickering sites donated thousands of dollars worth of Slouching around the tar pits We’re inviting the whole the thing anyway that we need and clarity. Opinions expressed by unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items to the Durham Regional grousing about how damn cold neighborhood over for a Box- to hang on to. letter writers are not necessarily Police Service annual food and toy drive. Employees donated almost it was instead of maybe evolv- ing Day water polo party. As the climate changes and $9,000 more in cash during a one-day gate collection for the Million ing a little, learning how to knit You’ve not lived until you’ve the planet morphs, we must those of the News Advertiser. Due Penny Toy Drive and Pickering Nuclear finished off the efforts with a sweater. Not me. I’m work- swum under the stars in a win- evolve as well or suffer the to the volume of letters, not all will another $6,500 in donations to local charities. ing on adapting and surviving, ter sky. Afterwards the gang will fate of those lazy dinosaurs. be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- because I don’t think this heat gather around the old air-con- Let’s not get hung up about mail: mjohnston@ durhamregion. wave’s going away anytime ditioner for carols, shortbread having to hang up Christmas com. The newspaper contacts only soon. cookies and Gatorade-Nog. sandals instead of stockings or those whose submissions have To see more photos from residents across been chosen for publication. Durham and to submit your own, visit To that end, I’ve got a list of Around midnight we’ll hitch get all bent out of shape when /4 &citizenseye.com, the Metroland Durham Region activities planned for the fam- up the team and head out for we see nativity sets with the Media Group’s citizen submission website. The ily that I am hoping will make a good old-fashioned coun- Magi wearing Ray-bans and [ Proud Members Of ] - page is dedicated to the submissions and this temperate Christmas holi- try sleigh drag. Remember to Bermuda shorts. That stuff is photos of readers from around Durham. day a still enjoyable one. bring lots of repellent though, not important. What’s critical For instance, the boys and I the bugs can be bad this time is continuing as a species. Do you have a photo to share with our readers? will be busy making “Dirt Men” of year. I don’t want to be around to If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share in the backyard. Maybe we’ll Of course, these days, one sing “The Last Noel.” with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a throw together a “Dirt fort” and must take precautions when Durham resident Neil Crone, written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. have a good old-fashioned, no- venturing out of doors. Be sure actor-comic-writer, saves some ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken holds-barred “dirtball fight.” to wear a hat with a good brim of his best lines for his columns. to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, Oh won’t their mother think and plenty of sunblock. Noth- Follow Neil’s BLOG e-mail photos to [email protected]. us a sight when we come in ing ruins the holidays faster drinfo.ca/croneblog.html. PAGE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 P FREE Family Skating Calling all Students! Sponsored by Tim Horton's Need community service hours? December 28 - 29 & January 2 Why not shovel snow @ Pickering Rec. 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St. Mary senior boys’ shine at Youth team off to Florida over Christmas break Cup meet By Al Rivett Sports Editor PICKERING — Two Pickering Swim Club athletes finished near the top of PICKERING — The St. Mary Catho- the high-point standings at the recent lic Secondary School Monarchs senior 24th annual Youth Cup meet at the Eto- boys’ hockey team will take in equal bicoke Olympium recently. measures of ice and sunshine over the The Pickering club sent 15 swimmers Christmas break. to the large meet hosted by the North The Monarchs are headed to Florida, York Aquatic Club. The Youth Cup is beginning on Dec. 28, for a full week recognized as one of the finest short of hockey, sightseeing and, of course, course age group meets in Canada and sunrays in Fort Myers and Orlando. is truly an international meet with high- Most important, the St. Mary squad calibre swimmers. Forty-eight teams will be one of the few Canadian teams from across the country participated. to compete at the seventh annual Flor- Jose Baylon placed third overall in ida Holiday Invitational Tournament the boys’ 13-14 age group individual in Fort Myers. high points scores, swimming in eight St. Mary head coach Mike Dion events. Baylon won a gold medal in noted his search for a holiday tourna- three events: 200-metre individual med- ment, as well as a unique hockey expe- ley (2:15.49); 100m butterfly (1:01.72); rience for his players, led him directly and 100m breaststroke (1:09.57). He to the Sunshine State. also captured a silver medal in the 200m “We were looking to do a good tour- breast (2:30.91) and bronze in the 200m nament over Christmas and found a fly (2:17.41). tournament in Florida that was pretty Allison Foster placed fifth overall in big. I made some calls and we found the girls’ 13-14 age category individual they had no problem taking a high high points scores, competing in seven school team, so we went forward with events. Foster swam to gold in the 400m it.” freestyle (4:27.58) and two silver medals The Monarchs will compete against in the 800m free (9:15.31) and 200m free midget-age teams as well as some U.S. (2:07.07). prep (high school) squads in the tour- Ainsley Corkum won bronze in the nament that’s organized by the Florida Ron Pietroniro/News Advertiser photos girls’ 13-14 age group 1500m free with a Everblades hockey organization. time of 18:01.93. “I think it’s ‘AAA’ calibre, so we’ll be Above, Eastdale Eagles’ Brian Hatherly New provincial short course times in tough,” says Dion. goes flying after an open-ice check by were forged by the following Pickering St. Mary will skate in the five-team St. Mary Catholic Secondary School swimmers at the meet: midget under-18 division against the Monarchs’ Blake Coultice during Lake • Ainsley Corkum, 14, girls’ 13-14 age Junior Everblades of Florida, the Palm Ontario Secondary School Athletics group 200m free (2:14.11); Beach Ice Hawks of Florida, Team (LOSSA) senior boys’ hockey play re- • Allison Foster, 14, girls’ 13-14 age group Raiders of Florida and the Tri City cently. At left, Monarchs’ head coach 200m backstroke (2:30.38); Eagles of Maryland. Mike Dion addresses his players during • Michael Foster, 13, boys’ 13-14 age The Monarchs will take 16 players a timeout in the league contest at the group 200m back (2:28.08); 100m breast and two coaches on the Florida trip. Pickering Recreation Complex. The (1:19.87); 100m back (1:09.88); In addition to the tournament, the Monarchs are headed to Florida, start- • Carleen Ginter, 11, girls’ 12-and-under ing today, for a week over the Christmas Pickering entourage will spend three break. They’ll play in the seventh annual 200m IM (2:49.98); days in Orlando where they plan to pay Florida Holiday Invitational Tournament • Caroline Gomba, 11, girls’ 12-and- Mickey Mouse a visit at Disney World. in Fort Myers. The team’s 16 players and under 200m fly (3:03.63); “The kids are really excited. We re- two coaches are also slated to spend a • James McAlister, 13, boys’ 13-14 age ally wanted to put together an experi- few days in Orlando, where they’ll visit group 200m fly (2:34.60); ence that no other hockey team can Disney World. • Meghan Toswell, 12, girls’ 12-and- offer and I think we’ve done a good job under age group 200m IM (2:40.42), of that,” says Dion. beck and Joe Kozovki. currently own a solid 14-7-3 overall with the championship, beating two of 200m free (2:20.55), 100m free (1:05.29); He adds this year’s Monarchs squad So far, in Lake Ontario Secondary record and is currently ranked third the school’s in the top 5 teams in the Other club swimmers putting forth is young with a lot of speed up front. School Athletics (LOSSA) league play, in the weekly GTA poll of high school province. In the semifinal, St. Mary de- strong swims were: Kayla Ginter, Alex Dion says the team has received out- the St. Mary Monarchs have taken senior hockey teams. feated Mount Carmel of Mississauga 2- Griffith, Robert Masters, Alison Russell, standing goaltending thus far in the its customary perch at the top of the At the recent Carter Cup tournament 1 and, in the final, edged Notre Dame Michelle Spencer, Michael Storto and season from the tandem of Eric Nott- league’s West Division. The Monarchs in North Bay, the Monarchs came back of Burlington 2-1. Katie Webster. Attack, Panthers stumble into Christmas break A jax juniors waxed by goaltender Brad Fogal was lifted in favour of backup Connor Sampson Markham; Pickering after the fifth Toronto goal. clobbered by Canadians The goaltending change seemed to spur the Panthers as they scored the next three goals of the second period. DURHAM — Ajax and Pickering The momentum shift was short-lived, junior ‘A’ hockey league teams ended however, as the Canadians responded league action before the Christmas at the 47 second mark of the third pe- break with a resounding thud. riod with an unassisted short-handed The Ajax Attack were blitzed 8-2 by goal by Kyle Wetering, a Pickering the visiting Markham Waxers at the native. The Canadians went on to Ajax Community Centre last Satur- score two power-play goals late in the day. Meanwhile, the Pickering Pan- period to post the victory. thers were thumped by the Toronto Panthers’ captain Richard Scho- Junior Canadians 9-3 at Toronto’s field had a two-goal night; Scott Chesswood Arena, also last Saturday. Brown had the other marker. Chris The upshot for the Attack (10-24- Dunham added two assists. 1-1 for 22 points) is they’re still in The Panthers started the pre- last place in the OHA Ontario Provin- Christmas weekend action with an cial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League’s South emphatic 13-4 victory over the Dur- Conference, trailing the seventh- ham Fury at the Pickering Recreation place Durham Fury by two points. Complex last Friday night. The big Meanwhile, the Panthers’ (22-14- win was a little payback for the Fury’s 2-0 for 46 points) loss to the Junior 3-2 win over Pickering three days be- Canadians allowed Toronto (20-11- fore. 4-2) to climb into a fourth-place tie Dan Mandel and Phil McIlhone Photo by Jennifer Roberts with Pickering in the South Confer- paced the Panthers’ attack with a Ajax Attack forward Shane Heffernan, left, tries to intercept a clearing pass by Markham Waxers’ David Kostuch during OHA On- tario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Ajax Community Centre last Saturday. The Waxers left town with a tidy 8-2 ence standings. hat trick apiece. Schofield scored victory over the Attack in their last game before the Christmas break. The second period of Saturday’s twice, with Kory Helowka, Brendan Markham-Ajax game was the undo- Hann, Cody Smith, Jamie MacQueen ing of the Attack. Markham scored and Matt Rigtrup each netting single Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Matthew Markham - David Kostuch (Michael Toronto - Kyle Wetering (unassisted) 4:01 four unanswered goals in the frame markers. Meszaros) 7:34 Scheu, Alex Tillaart) 4:08 Toronto - Stefan Smith (shorthanded) Markham - JoJo Bojanowski (Chris Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Ryan (unassisted) 5:55 to take a commanding 6-1 lead to The Attack face the same Waxers’ Eyles) 13:19 Carey, Matthew Meszaros) 10:06 Pickering - Scott Brown (powerplay) the dressing room for the second in- squad in the first game of the new Period 2 SCORING SUMMARY (Jesse Hebscher, Kory Helowka) 12:53 termission. Markham outscored Ajax year at Markham’s Centennial Arena Markham - Mark Cornacchia (Cody Panthers at Toronto Junior Canadians Pickering - Richard Schofield (Chris Dun- 2-1 in the final frame. on Friday, Jan. 5. Hamilton, Kyle Russell) 6:38 Period 1 ham) 14:51 Chris Gelencser scored his first The Panthers also hit the ice for Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Matthew Toronto - Kyle Ventura (Carson Devine, Pickering - Richard Schofield (Jesse goal in an Attack uniform since com- the first time in 2007 on Jan. 5 against Meszaros, Dean Shanks) 7:53 Alan Reynolds) 0:59 Hebscher, Chris Dunham) 17:03 ing over in a trade with Bramalea last the Stouffville Spirit at the Pickering Markham - Claudio Cowdrey (Alex Til- Toronto - Reed Smith (powerplay) (unas- Period 3 month. Adam Place also scored. Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. laart, Kyle Russell) 11:41 sisted) 9:48 Toronto - Kyle Wetering (shorthanded) Meanwhile, the Panthers were SCORING SUMMARY Markham - Giancarlo Iuorio (Mark Cor- Toronto - Brendan Soley (Alex Paiement, (Stefan Smith) 0:47 blitzed for six consecutive Canadi- Attack at Markham Waxers nacchia, Cody Hamilton) 14:49 Shawn Crozier) 18:08 Toronto - Brent Tamane (powerplay) ans’ goals through the first period Period 1 Period 3 Period 2 (Kyle Ventura, Brandon Andrade) 16:48 and into the opening six minutes of Ajax - Chris Gelencser (Shane Heffer- Ajax - Adam Place (powerplay) (Chris Toronto - Kelly Jackson (Derek Patskou) Toronto - Carson Devine (powerplay) the second period. Pickering starting nan) 5:30 Gelencser, Nick LeBouthillier) 0:57 3:49 (Derek Patskou, Troy Harris) 18:13. A/P PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ December 28, 2006 Young curlers start new year at Annandale with bonspiel

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Near available for each console. Now 122 Colborne Street (Simcoe St., N. Colborne St. E.) $1400/month+utilities. 905-424- stoves $349/up. New dishwash- CAR Dealership. ACCOUNTS 2181 Bash. 401/Go. Clean/quiet. Avail. Im- 1715. ers $199/up. New dryers only modding XBOX 360's! For all the mediately $700/month inclusive. details: www.durhammods.com PAYABLE POSITION. Variety of Taunton Terrace - Townhouses 905-436-3346 $249. New washers $299. Large accounting duties. Reynolds ex- NEW UPSCALE Salon in 887 SIMCOE ST. N. OSHAWA- No pets. (905)839-9032 selection of reconditioned & new North End Oshawa. Mike @ 905- Whitby, is seeking experi- 100 Taunton Road, East (Taunton Rd. & Simcoe St.) 3-BEDROOM Pickering, 5 appli- PICKERING- 4th PERSON need- perience preferred. Switch board 2 bed. hardwood, nice, bright, ances, newer flooring/paint. A/C, scratch & dent appliances. 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Blue Line Taxi is now for salon in Ajax. Please contact 905-243-4850. (905)686-8972 1-905-885-6743 February & March. Suit seniors. boxes Cost $11,000. Sacrifice 623-0831. For details call 905-985-1823. $2,600. 647-271-5483. hiring in Oshawa & Ajax. Louisa at 905-683-2954. Whitby Place 905-430-5420 AJAX NORTH, a must see, 3 PICKERING, EXECUTIVE AJAX, 3-BEDROOM BUNGA- ESTABLISHED MARKETING 900 Dundas Street, East (Dundas St. & Garden St.) BUY/SELL stair lifts, porch lifts, YORKVILLE TX4 loudspeakers, years new. 1 bedroom walk-out HOME 1-bdrm bsmt apt. $750/mo LOW, 5 appliances, on quiet 2 year installed use only, superb CONSULTING firm requires free- basement, above ground level. inclusive, separate entrance, scooters, hospital beds, ceiling street, close to all amenities. lifts etc. Call SILVER CROSS AT condition $900-each. Yorkville lance Marketing Analyst with Lots of windows. Suits profes- parking, single working person Avail. Jan.1, $1100 plus utilities, knowledge of transportation/logis- (905) 668-8560 OR 1-800-659- TX3P electronic crossover $640 sional couple or singles. No preferred. No pets. Call (905)420- fist/last, call 416-729-7780 Call (705)341-3013 tics industry. Responsibilities will pets/smoking. $900 inclusive. 8376 1996 POLARIS Snowmobile 0668 include information gathering/re- A DURHAM BASED growing alarm and lock business is January 1. 905-619-9500. Fred AJAX, BRIGHT CLEAN de- XCR600 Triple, spare sled, search via the telephone, internet Waithe. $3,000. 416-802-2427 CARPETS. LAMINATE & VINYL and other methods, data/informa- looking for qualified Installers in P/T HYGIENIST and P/T Dental PICKERING, one bedroom base- tached 3-bdrm, 2 baths, 5-appli- sale. 3 rooms, 30-sq yds. for the alarm and CCTV industry. AJAX DENTAL OFFICE seeking ment apartment, no smoking/no ances, fin. bsmt, garage, fenced tion analysis (using Excel and Ac- an experience Harp Certified Assistant required for Ortho of- $319. Commercial carpet includ- cess), and creating reports/sum- Those who wish to join one of fice. Send resumes to File #280, AJAX - Rossland/Church, 2-bdrm pets, private entrance, parking, yard, deck, a/c, no smoking/pets. ing premier underpad and instal- Durham's industry leaders, fax Dental Assistant with minimum 2 walk-out bsmt apt., a/c, parking, utilities, 500 sq. ft. laundry, $645 $1350/month plus utilities. Avail. mary presentations in Power- years experience for a maternity Oshawa This Week, 865 Farewell lation. Laminate $1.69-sq ft. Click AA-AJAX FIREWOOD - The best Point. Excellent oral/written com- resume to: 905-430-7962 or St. Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5. utilities incl. No smoking/pets. Avail. Immed. (905) 509-5548. February 1st. References. 905- system. Residential, commercial, email [email protected] leave position to start mid-Janu- Available February 1st. quality wood, seasoned cut, split, munication skills a must. Candi- 428-3613 leave msg. customer satisfaction guaranteed. delivered. Call 905-424-1735. ary. Please email resume to: $1050/mo. First/last, 905-427- FOUND, NIKE bag. Found corner date must have own Pentium PC [email protected] or call 905- PORT PERRY, Walk to Lake Free Estimate. Mike 905-431- CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATOR/ 5770 , (905)706-8516. Scugog. Enjoy a peaceful, AJAX, QUIET PICKERING Vil- of Meriadoc Drive & Dellbrook, and dedicated work area. Previ- 683-0705 4040 FIREWOOD FOR SALE - call ous experience in marketing SUPERVISOR - Commercial. beautiful town. Large 2 & 3 bdr. lage 3 bedroom bungalow, open Pickering Monday Dec. 18th. Master Electrician preferred. AJAX CHURCH/HWY 2/Picker- in a well kept, quiet 3 story apt. concept. 5 appliances. A/C. C/V. (905)426-7969 Gerry at 905-427-7243 or 416- analysis preferred. Person re- COMPUTER REPAIRS/in- 281-5455, $75/face cord. quired ASAP. Hours of work Resume to: ing Village - Large 1 & 2-bdrms in Balcony, parking, storage, Se- Huge 3 tier deck with two walk- stalls/cleaning as low as available will depend on skills. [email protected] CAFETERIA HELP required im- clean, quiet building $900 & curity Video. No pets/smoking. outs. 80/170 private lot. $1100 LOST CAT South Pickering Kros- $20.00.Wireless setup, in-home Send resume/cover letter to Gary mediately, Thickson/401, Mon- $950/mo. Call (416)540-0747 Call Adam 905-985-3096, 905- immediately. 905-620-1086. no/Liverpool.White/brown tabby, service. 905-404-3013 FIREWOOD, seasoned, hard- Breininger at: gbreininger Fri. 1:30pm-9pm. or 2pm-6pm. 430-7816 blind in one eye, slim, very friend- wood, dry. Delivery available. Call @infobasemarketing.com. Call 416-725-1991 (leave mes- ly. (905)831-9614 (905)986-5217 or cell (905)424- LOOKING FOR A NEW Year's sage) or fax 905-579-2199. AJAX, 2 BEDROOM luxury AJAX- 2-storey spacious house VENDORS WANTED at the Challenge? We are looking for a apartment, bright, huge windows, QUIET OSHAWA LCOATION 3 for rent. Rossland/Westney. 3- Courtice Flea Market. 5,000- 9411 GENERAL LABOURER POSI- mature, caring PDA to work in our separate entrance, laundry, bedroom main floor apartment of bedrooms. Fireplace, shared LOST Dog! Sophie, a White 6,000 people per weekend. Rent TION in packing department, SECRETARY for Oshawa law friendly, modern dental office. FULL TIME/ PART TIME COOK internet, parking, heated floors. bungalow $975 per mo. plus 2/3 laundry, parking. $1250.now Jack Russell with brown ears from $230/mo. for indoor space. FIREWOOD- White birch - 12" must have reliable transportation. office, experience/knowledge of Some evenings. Please apply in position available. Experience re- No pets/smoking, references, utilities, water and hydro. close to $1200/mo+ utilities. First/last. went missing December 18th in Located 2 min. North of 401 be- Face Cord $70. Mixed maple, 16" Fax resume to (905) 655-8435 or family law, wills/estates, Divorce- confidence with a hand delivered quired. Apply with resume to first/last, $850/inclusive. schools shopping and bus route. References. No pets/smoking. Ajax (Westney and Delaney). tween Oshawa and Bowmanville. - Bush Cord $160. Seasoned plus deliver to 9760 Heron Rd. Ash- Mate and PC Law preferred. Fax resume to: 259 Simcoe St. S., Richard at the Tartan Tavern, 555 Available January 1st. (905)231- parking, large lot. laundry fa- Available immediately. (905)428- Any information would be greatly Call 905-436-1024 or visit us: delivery. Also firewood logs. Call burn, Ontario. resume to 905-433-7028. Oshawa. Rossland Rd. E., Oshawa. 9784 cilities. Jan. lst. 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SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE at NEW YEAR'S DAY PUBLIC AUCTION CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN RANDY POTTER ESTATE AUCTION Friday, December 29th at 4:30 p.m. 3 miles East of Little Britain on Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Mon. Jan. 1 Start: 10 AM Three 2 pc flat to wall cupboards, horse drawn cutter View: Sun. Dec. 31 10AM - 4PM PUBLIC AUCTION (made by R.S. Robertson of Little Britain), antique hanging Mon. Jan. 1 From 8:30 AM lamps, qty. of carnival glass to include (grape and cable plate, Windflower plate, Peacock at the fountain cream and Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 ANNUAL NEW YEAR’S DAY SALE sugar, stag and holly bowl, Good Luck bowl, etc), bake ta- Cavan St. downtown Port Hope is ble, Koken barbers chair, oak double pedestal "S" roll top holding an art, antique, china, desk, walnut games table, brass fireplace surround, match- KAHN AUCTION CENTRE ing walnut end tables, Tiffany style hanging light, hooked collectibles auction of approx. 400 pcs. rugs, oak gate leg table, flat top farm scales, bonnet chest, to incl: Norval Morrisseau; John Graham 2699 BROCK RD., PICKERING settee, oak hall seat, oak high boy dresser and mirror, oak Coughtry oil; E. Conyers Barker water bonnet chest, wooden machinist tool box, wicker baby's colours; W.E. Atkinson; Marmaduke www.kahnauctioncentre.com 905-683-0041 carriage, walnut pie crust table, sq. oak dining room table, Matthews water colour; Victorian, 6 matching oak T-back chairs, oak showcase, pb rocker, mahogany, oak furniture; refinished dovetailed blanket box, single door jam cup- DR suites; Ivory, Jade MONDAY, JAN 1/07 11:00 AM START, 9:30 AM PREVIEW board, Mason and Rich player piano, approx 90 piano rolls, Royal Doulton figurines HN 2329, 6224, 2837, 2368, 3038, carvings; sterling; Gouda COME SAVE HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS 2158, 1315, 2397, 3170, 2287, 2307, - 2 Berwick horses, pottery; Cranberry; pair Staffordshire dogs, 3pc settee set, antique dog sleigh, carpets; hanging lights; NEW FURNITURE & SCRATCH/DENT APPLIANCES: 6 and 8 place setting of Royal Albert "Country Rose" plus other items too dishes, Royal Doulton dishes, comic books, Master Hum- numerous to list! Showwood Sofa Sets in Stone & Black, All Leather Sets in Black & Chocolate, Microsuede Set in Coffee, Modern All Leather Set in phrey's clock (in 2 volumes 1st edition), brass candlestick Black, Leather Seating Sets in Burgundy, Cream & Saddle, Chocolate Leather Seating Set in Fan Stitched, Chocolate Stud & Show- phone, Moorecroft lamp, Moorecroft vase, Singer feather- For info. & pics. go to: weight sewing machine, Bennington bowls, Coca Cola wood Set, Bed Suites such as Country Pine, Walnut with Leather Accent, Cherry Sleigh, Pine Mission Slat, Mission Oak Set & King push bar, Berliners gramophone, antique baby carriage, www.randypotterauctions.com Size Walnut Rope & Pillar. Dark Oak French Country Dining Suite, Walnut Dining Suite, Oak 6 chair Dinette & Hutch Set, Pub Sets violin, refinished dressers, Grandfather clock, qty. of Fire- Randy Potter Auctioneer Phone: (905) 885-6336 with Lazy Susan in Espresso or 2 Tone Walnut, Dinette Sets in 2 styles of Oak & a Maple Pedestal Table with 4 Arrowback Chairs, place mantles and hearths, Heat and Glo Cresent Decora- tor nat gas fireplace (zero clearance), Valor coal gas insert Marble Topped Vanities, Oak Fireplace Mantle, King Chair, Leather Cleopatra Bench, 5 styles of Grandfather Clocks in Oak & Cherry, (nat gas), chesterfield and chair (new), modern love seat Chippendale Mahogany China Cabinet. New line of scratch & dent appliances (carrying a 1 year warrantee) including those that may (new), modern 8pc oak dining room set, large oak ward- robe/ent unit, model airplane, 5' modern pine harvest table, ESTATE HOLIDAY AUCTION be Side by Side, Stainless Steel, Top Mount, White Fridges, White or Stainless Steel Electric or Gas Stoves & a White Exterior, Stain- slant top desk, hanging cupboard, settee, large qty. of Stapleton Auctions - Newtonville less Steel Dishwasher. dolls, 10" sliding miter saw, 14" cut off saw, 6 gal air com- Friday, December 29th, 5:00 p.m. pressor, reciprocating saw, cordless drills, McCormick W4 Selling the estate of Lena Graham, Newcastle and ANTIQUES & INTERESTING ITEMS: Standard (partially restored), Qty of china, glass, household an Orono home: Ant. ext. Dining Table (4 & collectable items, leaves); Rd. Oak Pedestal Table; 2 Attractive Ant. Antique Mahogany Dresser with mirror, Carved Oak Sideboard, Gibbard Tea Wagon, Mahogany Secretary’s Bookcase, Oak Side Don & Greg Corneil Auctioneers Oak China Cabinets; 2 Ant. Oak Coat rack hall Dresser, Oak Wall Unit, Unique Consignment Dining Suites, Cloth Wing Back Chairs & Ottomans, Modern French Provincial Set, 1241 Salem Rd., R.R.#1, Little Britain benches; Pressback Chairs; Walters Cane Chair; Hand painted Indian Cabinet, Japanese Handpainted & Carved Ivory Panels, Folk Art Tin Roosters, Selection of Hand Painted Stein (705) 786-2183 Rockers; Occasional Tables; Occasional Chairs; for more info. or pictures go to: Victorian Fainting Couch; Victorian Settee; Floor World One of a Kind Cabinetry, Exquisite Hand Painted Chinese Commode, 6 Sided Carved Panel Cabinet, Cherry Ringed Cabinet www.corneil.theauctionadvertiser.com Lamps; Oil Lamps; Chests; Oak Highboy Chests; with Drawers, Games Table, Tiffany Style Lamps such as Reclining Lady, Double Trees, Dragonfl ies & Roses, “Clarice Cliff” Tea Set, RCA Gramophone; Upright Radios; German Mu- sic Box; Persian Carpets; European Hand Sleighs; “Maling” Dish, Madeira Embroidered Linens & selection of area mats. NEW YEARS AUCTION MON JANUARY 1ST, China; Glass; Bavarian Glass; numerous col- 11:00AM at WARNER’S AUCTION HALL, lectibles; etc. etc. COLLECTIBLES, ART & JEWELERY: hwy#2 just west of Colborne. Check website for full listing Selling from a Brighton and Cobourg Estate Limited edition, Norval Morriseau, “Family”, Trish Romance, “Hand in Hand”, Prints by Robert Bateman, including the Dozing Lynx, Antiques, modern home furnishings, dishes, China, glass col- Preview after 2:00 p.m. The Chief, The Tiger, & others, Thom Thompson, “The Canoe”, A.J. Casson, “White Pine” & “The Red School”, Signature Open lectibles, house hold articles, appliances and more. Washer, dryer, Terms: Cash, Approved cheque fridge, stove, portable T.V., Ant. Walnut China cabinet, Ant. Walnut (Drivers License), visa, M/C, interac Edition Walter Campbells’. Discontinued Royal Doultons, “October”, “Premiere” & “Angela”, Selection of Gold & Diamond Rings Side Board, exceptional Ant. Walnut Ladies Desk, Art Deco Chest AUCTIONEERS and matching dresser. Ant. Chest with shoe hanging closet. Victo- Frank and Steve Stapleton, Newtonville complete with appraisals. rian what know stand, modern bedroom suite w/dresser, chest, 2 night and HD&FT boards complete with box and matt. Ant. Desk. (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 Ant. Painted Chest if Drawers. Ant wooden File cabinet painted, www.stapletonauctions.com TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST...... A GREAT SELECTION FOR A GREAT SALE needs refinishing. Large Wool Rug. Assortment Hand Knotted 'estate specialists since 1971' Oriental Rugs. Set of Victorian Side Chairs. Ant 6' Harvest Table TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - Buyers Premium (Discount for Cash Payment). Delivery available. with Drawer with painted base and turned legs. Ant. walnut maga- Peter Raithby Auctioneer zine table, nice sofa & love seat set in hunter green. Occasional chairs. Ant. Sol. Walnut gate leg table. Nice Andrew Malcolm Chi- Antique Auction Sale New Year’s Day Mon. Jan. 1 @ na Cabinet all original. Other Malcolm Dunken Phyfe Table with 6 10:30 am Haydon Auction Barn 2498 Con Rd 8 Hay- matching chairs & server. Ant wash stand. Ant. hanging light fixture don. ON From 401 ext 431 @ Bowmanville, N 8 mi. on with Prism's Lamps, Pictures, Prints, 2-Shelly cups 4 saucers. 2 Hummell Figurines. Silver overlay Pres. Depression Candle Hold- Hwy 57 to Con Rd 8, Turn E @ the Fire Hall to Haydon ers, Depression Water Set, Cast Iron Dog, Plus about 40 boxes, Iran Persian Carpets, McLaughlin Cutter, Bird Cage Tilt smalls, all packed by family and unseen at advertising time. Top Table, Barristers Bookcase/Lead Glass, Rnd Oak Terms: cash, cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac, No Reserves Pedestal Table Claw Feet w/3 leaves, Bonnet Chests, Gary Warner – Auctioneer – 905-355-2106 Grammaphones, Cranberry Hanging Oil Lamp, 1901 Tiffa- www.warnersauction.com ny Lamp, 6 Oak Chairs, Queen Anne Button Chair, Suzy Cooper (6 Setting), Royal Doulton: (HN 2379 Ninette; HN 3655 Hannah; HN 2309 Buttercup; HN 2037 Goody Two Shoes; (small Tobys) D6512 Long John Silver; D6617 Rip Van Winkle) Sheffield Cutlery, Old Bisque Dolls, Oil Lamps, Grand Trunk Railway Clipboard w/ waybill from MILLS LANDSCAPING & FIRE- Foxboro, On, USA Crocks, Vases, Martini Glasses (Forest WOOD 12" or 16" face cords or Green), Crystal, Antique farm tools, Many other items bush cords. Picked up or deliv- ered. Call (905)432-0259 or Visit www.donstephensonauctioneer.com Auctioneer 7KH0267 (905)986-1977 Don Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 ORFDOLQIRUPDWLRQ BEAUTIFUL GOLDEN retriever puppies. 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! A - ALL SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime 1996 Z24, loaded. 16" wheels, (905)431-0407. alarm, white with blue interior, 253,000kms, as is. $2,000. call (905)576-3842 $ $ AA1 AARON & LEO Scrap 36DD, Blonde, Hazel Cars & Trucks Wanted. Cash eyes, curvaceous, sexy, 1997 BONNEVILLE $2999, 1998 paid 7 days/week anytime. Pleas- tanned, all natural, Sunfire 111k $3,699; 1999 Taur- es call 905-426-0357. us, 187k, $3,499; 1998 Malibu Discreet and w/leather interior $3,999; 1999 Independent Grand Am $3,999. Others from 7a.m -7 p.m. $1,699. Certified and E-tested. $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax (Kelly and Sons since 1976). Auto Wreckers pays for vehi- SHAYNA (905)683-7301 or (905)424-9002 cles. We buy all scrap metal, cop- www.kellyandsons.com per, aluminum, fridges, stoves, 905-441-1661 etc. 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 1997 CADILLAC D'ELEGANCE Deville. 118,000 km. Excellent condition. $5500. Safety and CASH FOR CARS! We buy emission approved. Call Jim used vehicles. Vehicles must be Asian Girls 905-427-2588, 8:30 am-4:30 pm. in running condition. Call (905)427-2415 or come to 479 Best Service 1998 HONDA CIVIC LX SEDAN, Bayly St. East, Ajax at MURAD Best Price 180, 000 km. Silver. Automatic. AUTO SALES Best Quality Girls In excellent condition. 4 door. 19+, Singapore, CD. Winter tires. $7700. Ajax. Chinese, Japanese, 647-405-3912. Korean and more 24hrs, Out Calls only 2001 CHEVROLET IMPALA, 3.4 905-260-1238 engine, 190,000kms, well main- tained with bills to prove it. 416-833-3123 $5,500 o.b.o. Certified & E-test- 1992 DODGE DATOKA LE ed. Call (905)655-8253 Extenda Cab, V6, black/red interi- or. $2,000. Call 416-802-2427 2002 NISSAN SENTRA GXE. $179/mth. + tx - $1500 Trade. Pmt. to own. 4-door, 5-spd. Fully ASIAN LADIES loaded. Only 67,000kms. In mint Chinese, Japanese, condition. Priced for an imme- Korean diate sale. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. Pretty & Busty www.durhamcreditzone.com 1996 PLYMOUTH GRAND VOY- Open-minded, Good AGER SE, 7 passenger, V6, Au- Service, Good Rate 2003 NISSAN SENTRA SER. to, loaded, new transmission, 24/7, Out Calls Only $189/mth. + tx - $1500. Trade. brakes, etc. $2600 just spent on Pmt. to own. 4-door. A very new repairs. Runs great. www.cuteorientals.ca special car. 5spd, 16" Alloy 232,000kms. $2500 certified. 647-221-5858 wheels. Only 54,000kms. Sport Call 905-259-9846 tuned suspension. Fog lights, Premium audio, fully loaded. Factory warranty. Merry Christmas from AJAX NISSAN. 1-866-304-7326. www.durhamcreditzone.com “Durham’s Original”

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