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20 PAGES ✦ Pressrun 48,600 ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 REVENGE SUPER SENIOR LIFE IN THE A Shakespeare Provincial award It’s game on for in theatres for Pickering man Durham Senator Page 12 Page 10 Sports 14 Retreat brings h igher life for Pickering Expect more City would require new staff (as many as 150 when it is complete), librar- employees and ies, community centres and fire increased taxes halls. “We have a lot of work to do as and council pay a City to prepare for this,” Coun. McLean said. Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin By Danielle Milley Ashe agreed. Staff Writer “We’re going to have a growth PICKERING — Hiring more staff, spurt that is going to have a tre- a tax increase and a council raise mendous impact on our staff,” he — these were just some of the issues discussed at the City’s strategy ✦ See Pickering, Page 5 session Dec. 17. “It helped staff and council col- lectively focus on the challenges facing the City, not only in the next Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo year but the next few years,” said Nikki Shaffeeullah, left, and Navtej Mudhar see a bright future as Pickering and Durham Region continue to be Mayor Dave Ryan of the day-long leaders in being truly multicultural communities. event. Senior staff and council met at the Deer Creek Golf and Country Pickering’s future looks bright Club in Ajax to discuss staffing pro- jections, the 2005 financial over- view and council remuneration. Youth leaders see multicultural diversity it’s experi- “I’d like to think so,” says Ms. “The strategy session went very encing, but is an example to other Shaffeeullah. “Ultimately it comes good,” said Ward 2 Regional Coun- Durham continuing communities in how to embrace down to the individuals that com- cillor Bill McLean. “I was quite in- to grow and evolve and change with its ever-evolving prise a community. formed by the presentation we had makeup, say two of the region’s “The Durham District School on Seaton.” leaders of tomorrow. Board has, I know from personal Senior staff gave the seminar, This is the 12th in a series of Both Nikki Shaffeeullah and experience, a great program in based on conservative estimates stories exploring the ever-evolv- Navtej Mudhar are part of a vast terms of talking about leader- for development in the provincially Free New Years Eve ing and expanding multicultural group of teens in the region shar- ship.” owned land, detailing the number December 31st @ makeup of Durham Region. ing the common goal of creating The Students Together Against of staff and services that would be Pickering Recreation Complex a community free of prejudice. Racism (STAR) program, some- required in the coming years to Skate, Swim, family entertainment, By David Stell They see Durham moving in the thing she benefitted from person- deal with the anticipated popula- crafts, countdown & passport draws. News Editor Food Bank donations collected. right direction, as a community ally, she says, offers training to tion. cityofpickering.com/winterfest DURHAM — Durham is not open to any and all ethnic back- By 2007 there are expected to be only ready for the ever-growing grounds. ✦ See Durham, Page 8 2,000 new homes in Seaton, which A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 31, 2004 durhamregion.com

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✦ Pickering, From Page 1 chambers. strategic retreat,” he said. “(They retreat is about.” session and said he only knew what “Not one of those items should had) nothing to do with Pickering’s When interviewed, Coun. Dick- was discussed from talking with said. have been on an agenda for a future — that’s what the strategic erson had not been briefed on the other councillors. Another important area facing the City is finances, especially with budget deliberations on the hori- zon. OUR BEST EVER “We’re anticipating a more optimistic budget process than last year,” Mayor Ryan said. He said although the GST rebate was welcome this year, it didn’t have that significant an affect on BOXING WEEK SALE the budget. Mayor Ryan is hoping through discussions with the federal gov- EXTENDED ONE WEEK ernment, municipalities will be able to get a GST exemption. SALE ENDS JAN. 8/2005 Increasing councillor salaries was also discussed. A report on Durham’s Best Value on Solid Wood Furniture the subject is coming to the Jan. 17 council meeting. Direct to Public For Over 18 Years “All we’re trying to do is put in place something that is acceptable Huge Selection Of for everybody, including coun- Kitchen, Bedroom, Living Room, cil and residents,” Coun. McLean Dining Room, Entertainment and Leather said. They discussed what councillors Lots of Floor Models Ready to Go! in similar municipalities were receiving, as well as the raises staff members have been getting. “The proposal the clerk put together is to have a three per cent FANTASTIC SAVINGS (increase),” Coun. Ashe said. Only Ward 2 City Councillor Elegant Casual Dining Suite NEW DOOR Complete Doug Dickerson was absent from Solid Oak Pine Bedroom $ CRASHERS DAILY! the session. He chose not to attend Reg 7388 Reg $3245 because of what he said was a nega- Sale Sale tive public perception of discussing Tax Tax $ Incl. $ the City’s future in a facility owned 4890 1999Incl. by Jerry Coughlan. Mr. Coughlan helped fund the PLUS City’s growth management study, which recommends development in Seaton and the southern portion of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve. Mr. Coughlan owns land NO in the preserve. Following the retreat Coun. Dick- Bedroom Suites Entertainment Units erson said he thought the items Lowest Prices This Year Choice of Colour, Wood and Size discussed at the session should G.S.T. have been talked about in council Resume help at Pickering centre NO PICKERING — Preparing and P.S.T. polishing resumes is on the slate at the Durham Region Unemployed Help Centre in Pickering in January. Sofas, Recliners, Chairs, OR Kitchen Suites The centre holds resume work- Leather, Fabric Any Colour or Size - Over 150 Chairs shops Jan. 7 and 21, starting at 1 p.m. Resume critiquing sessions are held DON’T Jan. 14 and 28, beginning at 9 a.m. Both are free. PAY The centre also offers the Three- Day Job Club, held every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. In ad- UNTIL dition, the centre holds a Landed Immigrants’ Job Search Workshop every Tuesday, Wednesday and 2006*O.A.C. Thursday, covering resume prepa- ration, interview skills, job-search strategies, maintaining self-esteem Custom Orders All Seasonal Name Brand and Internet training. Workshops fill up quickly and pre- Giftware Clearance Mattress Blowout registration is required. For more Welcome information, call 905-420-4010. ’ 1020 Brock Rd. Hours: CORRECTION NOTICE Durham s Best Fri. Dec. 31, 10-4 Just One Block South of 401 To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience Sat. Jan. 1st Closed; caused by an error in our flyer dated: December 26 - December 30 Kept Secret in Pickering Sun. 12-5; Product: Pioneer 43" Widescreen High-Definition Plasma TV. This product appears incorrectly on pg. 4 of our Mon. - Wed. 10-6, December 26th flyer with speakers and a stand. No In Store Financing speakers or a stand are included with the purchase of this 905-831-9845/46 Thurs. - Fri. 10-8; Sat. 10-5 TV. SKU: PDP P PAGE 6 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 31, 2004 durhamregion.com DITORIALS PINIONS E & O infodurhamregion.com

EDITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER Metroland Durham Devastation in Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Sri Lanka hits Tony Doyle, Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising close to home Eddie Kolodziejcak, Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager A jax and Pickering residents have a part Lillian Hook, Office Manager Cheryl Haines, to play in helping victims of tsunami Composing Manager Janice O’Neil, o many of us watched with horror these past few days as Composing Manager footage unfolded of the devastating aftermath in coun- [ Contact us ] S tries half a world away. - A 9.0-earthquake and the resulting tsunamis have left tens of News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- thousands dead, with the total climbing higher each day. Then sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution there are the tens of thousands more who are now homeless 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- and without food as entire villages were destroyed. Finally, 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; there is a very real possibility that without proper aid, a health E-mail [email protected]; epidemic could now strike these countries, endangering the Mailing Address; 130 Commercial lives of thousands more. For the many residents in the Greater Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Toronto Area with ties to the affected areas, it’s a time of untold grief and concern. Bus incident must be dealt with [ About Us ] That reality is no different here in Ajax and Pickering where - numerous residents are wondering and waiting to learn the fate of family members and friends. An estimated 8,000 to Students and parents The News Advertiser is one of 9,000 of our neighbours in Durham are of Sri Lankan origin. the Metroland Printing, Publishing Many more have connections to the other countries impact- deserve answers and Distributing group of news- ed. papers. The News Advertiser is a But, as they await word, they’re also quickly jumping to ac- ne can only imagine what some member of the Ajax & Pickering tion. The Durham Tamil Association has already begun a relief Ajax kids went through earlier Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- effort, canvassing its members and residents from Pickering to O this month, stranded on a school nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Oshawa. Officials are in the process of establishing a bank ac- bus, with no access to a washroom. Community Newspaper Assoc., count for monetary donations, and are also working with Mark Only imagine because no one really and the Canadian Circulations Holland and Dan McTeague, the Ajax and Pickering MPs, to knows what happened on the bus. Yet, Mike Audit Board. Also a member of establish a reliable source for delivering the money. the aftermath reveals some telling hints, the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- Relief efforts are also well underway around the world, with as crying and upset students finally ar- Ruta ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B our Canadian government pledging millions of dollars and rived home late from school after what staff writer 1J3, an independent organization others following suit. International aid organizations, such as they described as a nightmarish trip. that addresses reader complaints the Red Cross and UNICEF, are gathering monetary donations, The Mother Teresa Catholic School stu- about member newspapers.The which is the preferred contribution as it can be utilized close to dents, or some of them, were apparently dents were especially bad, or the driver publisher reserves the right to the affected areas and thus eliminate the cost and time needed a bit unruly on the bus. Heck, perhaps was uniquely unable to handle the situ- classify or refuse any advertise- for shipping items. Because if there is one common factor they were acting up terribly. What fol- ation. ment. Credit for advertisement quickly emerging, it is that time is of the greatest essence here lowed, as a school official later stated, Mr. Malloy also states that, after a 25- limited to space price error oc- in what is expected to become the largest and most costly relief has never occurred before. minute time lapse before school staff ar- cupies. Editorial and Advertising effort ever undertaken. As the bus sat at the side of the road, rived, the situation was resolved “almost content of the News Advertiser is All residents of Ajax and Pickering and Canadians in general the driver apparently tried to get them immediately.” Perhaps, but it’s significant copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- are being asked to help. Groups such as the Durham Tamil As- to stop the racket — using an approach that the board official refused to directly duction is prohibited. Publications sociation take pride in making a difference in our communities that has been criticized by some parents answer the question of how long the bus Mail Sales Agreement Number and our way of life. as inappropriate, to put it kindly. As the was at rest. One parent says his children 1332791. Now it’s time for every one of us to find a way to help. clock ticked, the students reportedly be- arrived home an hour late. Mr. Malloy [ Letters Policy ] came terribly jumpy, wondering when also states “our intent is to focus on the - they would ever get off the vehicle. Some current well-being of the children and to LETTER TO THE EDITOR even made what one parent called an focus on measures that will assist in pre- We welcome letters that include “escape,” exiting through the emergency venting this type of event in the future.” name, city of residence and phone door before returning. But that gives the appearance the board numbers for verification. Writ- Dickerson stance should be applauded What’s troubling is a parent’s claim wants to put the incident behind it. ers are generally limited to 200 that Mother Teresa students com- What he does not say is that Laidlaw words and one submission in 30 plained of the driver earlier this year. and the board are jointly investigating days. We decline announcements, To the editor: Fred Thompson, Laidlaw Transit’s gen- what happened, and that the driver has poetry, open letters, consumer Re: ‘Dickerson’s stance fails residents’, editorial, Dec. 17. eral manager, Central Ontario, said he been removed from the route — at least complaints, congratulations and I would like to say that I agree with Doug Dickerson. His was not aware of any complaints against for the time being. thank you notes. The editor re- opinion, that we should be at a distance from developers who the driver. The driver, he said, acted “ac- Hopefully parents won’t let this slide serves the right to edit copy for have funded a study of land in north Pickering, should be ap- cordingly and appropriately” given the from memory, although timing isn’t on length, style and clarity. Opinions plauded. circumstances. their side: it’s the holiday break and expressed by letter writers are I am a resident in his ward and am proud he does not go John Malloy, the Durham Catholic students haven’t been in school for two not necessarily those of the News along with ‘herd mentality’ like the rest of council. I am sure District School Board’s Ajax/Pickering weeks. They deserve a full accounting Advertiser. Due to the volume of an alternate facility in Pickering would do. schools superintendent, in his letter of what happened on Bus Route 23 that letters, not all will be printed. Fax: As far as not being on home turf, just take away their cell- to parents states, “the driver was not day. 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ phones so they will not be distracted and then get down to able to get the situation under control.” durhamregion.com. The newspa- business in Pickering. Surely students have misbehaved on a Mike Ruta’s column appears every third per contacts only those whose Bill Crocker school bus before. It happens weekly, Friday. E-mail mruta@durhamregion. submissions have been chosen for Pickering even daily, I’m sure. So either the stu- com. publication. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 31, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P The more the

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✦ Durham, From Page 1 up in Durham was like and come is subject to debate, what direction she sees it but I believe it can get bet- help people feel empowered going in the years ahead. ter as it has already, as in- and not afraid to stand up “Each community will clusiveness becomes more for what they believe in. She have its ups and downs and predominant in mindsets.” adds it “defines a clear value I find in Whitby I personally Nazneen Dindar, the system, when it comes to had pleasant experiences,” DDSB’s ethnocultural and appreciating people despite she says. race relations facilitator and their differences.” “But I know in any com- organizer of the STAR pro- Ms. Mudhar, also a mem- munity — Whitby’s such a gram, compares Durham to ber of the STAR program, rarity — we’ve just grown ex- her previous community, sees Durham as a strong ponentially... since I moved Toronto, and says this area multicultural community here (in Grade 4) the popu- is on the right track. Where that’s cohesive and offers lation’s increased an enor- Toronto is already so diverse something to everyone, mous amount.” in its ethnic communities, no matter their ethnicity. With that, Ms. Shaffeeul- she says Durham is heading It’s something she sees as lah explains, has come many in that direction. only improving in the years new communities within “There’s constant work ahead. Durham. that needs to be done and “We have a lot of oppor- “There are isolated acts there always will be,’ she tunities here where other of hatred, but the racism says. “We’re definitely look- regions don’t, as opposed that does exist, it’s not as ing to the future, we’re being to Scarborough,” she says. “I severe as discrimination like very proactive.” have cousins that live there stereotyping and prejudices Ms. Dindar says she’s con- Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo and they don’t have as many — they occur at the more fident Durham can stay on opportunities as we do.” latent level,” she says. “And top of the issues that arise The opportunities she that’s the main issue for an as the demographics of the talks about are groups like area like Durham, is these community change and ev- STAR and different school stereotypes and prejudices eryone wants “schools where Making a play for Kwanza and community councils that stem from a lack of un- everyone feels accepted and AJAX — Kwabena and Baba Kwabena Shange keep the beat as the It Takes a Village group held a with goals of promoting derstanding which ultimate- safe.” Kwanza celebration at the Pickering Village Community Centre on Monday. multiculturalism. ly generates prejudices.” At her high school, Dun- So, the importance of barton in Pickering, she educating youth takes on a explains, everyone there, higher value and the school students and staff alike, see board is taking the right step eye-to-eye on the impor- towards that, Ms. Shaffeeul- tance of accepting any and lah says. all ethnic backgrounds. Her Committees and school experience across Durham groups are making a differ- has been similar. ence, but she explains it’s not “Everybody here is so the quantity of committees welcoming, so friendly and like multicultural groups, so open to diversity and dif- but the quality of each and ferent cultures,” she says. how effectively they reach “Especially at Dunbarton... people, that will make Dur- they’re always so open about ham a truly diverse commu- it, accepting and willing to nity. try different things and ex- “I think it’s safe to say my periencing new cultures.” generation is more inclusive Currently she and anoth- than my parents’ generation er student, Justin Moham- and theirs more than their med of Ajax High School, parents,” Ms. Shaffeeullah are starting a new initiative: says. “As the world becomes the Multicultural Council of more globalized, in many, Oshawa and Durham Youth. many contexts, people don’t Groups like these fulfil her really have the choice but to goal to meet new people in be co-operative with other the community, seeing them cultures.” working together, including Whether the school with youth. board’s efforts make a differ- “It’s just so amazing to see ence or not will depend on us start something new for what happens between kids ourselves, for the youth, and on the playground, within trying to create change,” she households and in neigh- adds. bourhoods, Ms. Shaffeeul- Ms. Shaffeeullah, a gradu- lah explains. ate of Sinclair Secondary “Society’s already come For more information please contact the School, is now expanding a long way in the past 50, Durham Region Works Department her horizons outside of Dur- 60 years on some levels and ham as a student at McGill then again, on the latent 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 University. 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PICKERING — An active volun- tions over the years and was ap- Among Mr. Mroueh’s other awards Achievement Award, the Ethnic Award to recognize his 30 years of teer and author, Pickering’s Youssef pointed to the Durham Nuclear are the Ontario Volunteer Ser- Press Achievement Award, and outstanding contributions to the Mroueh added another award to Health committee in 1999. vice Award, Canada Day Muslim the Outstanding Accomplishment Canadian Arab community. his long list of achievements when he received the 2004 Ontario Se- nior Achievement Award. ids, Mr. Mroueh was one of 24 se- e k r niors honoured with the award at a g th ou p! Why spend all recent ceremony in the lieutenant rin joy sho Why spend all governor’s suite at Queen’s Park. BringB l lthe en kids,o u The presentation was made by ey’ ile y Lieutenant Governor James Bartle- they’llth wenjoyh our weekendweekend shoppingshopping man and John Gerretsen, minister m responsible for seniors. Mr. Mroueh roo was chosen for his life of devotion lay to the study of science, engineering playroomp while you shop! forfor thethe rightright piecepiece and literature as well as his long track record of volunteering. The Pickering man is an active ofof furniture.furniture. member of many international scientific organizations, including the Canadian Nuclear Society and Royal Astronomical Society of Can- ada, and currently holds the position of president of the Canadian ComeCome herehere toto choosechoose Multicultural Forum and is chair- man of the Canada chapter of the World Union of Writers in Arabic. yoyourur style,style, colourcolour Mr. Mroueh has published 17 books, as well as numerous scientific papers throughout the world. andand sizesize andand enjoyenjoy He has been an active member in numerous community organiza- yoyourur weekend.weekend.

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Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo Getting Santa over the top AJAX — Tom Clarkson and the Ajax Rotary Club helped the Santa Claus Fund reach its goal of $1.3 million this year. The fund, which saw the News Advertiser join the Toronto Star this year in its annual campaign to give gifts at Christmas for children in need, resulted in hundreds of boxes being delivered in Ajax and Picker- ing. Mr. Clarkson presented $500 last week to Jodi Raymond, the News Advertiser’s assistant distribution manager. Write us a LETTER We welcome letters that include name, city of residence and phone numbers for verification. Writ- ers are generally limited to 200 words and one submission in 30 days. We decline announcements, poetry, open letters, consumer complaints, congratulations and thank you notes. The editor reserves the right to edit copy for length, style and clarity. Opinions expressed by letter writers are not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. Due to the volume of letters, not all will be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion. com. The newspaper contacts only those whose submissions have been chosen for publication.

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But if of the group, age 14-18, will Directed by Michael Rad- you ask Uxbridge Youth The- stage a production separate- ford atre Director Sherry Cock- ly from their younger peers. Starring: Al Pacino, Jer- burn, you haven’t lived until High school-age students emy Irons, Joseph Fiennes you’ve seen it live. are invited to bring a pre- and Lynn Collins With lots of lead roles and pared piece of music and Rated R chorus spots to choose from, audition for Footloose on Cockburn says there are Jan. 6 from 4 to 7 p.m. at In lavish 16th century parts for the most seasoned the Uxbridge Senior’s Cen- Venice, the powerful Shake- Jeremy Irons, left, is Antonio and Joseph Fiennes is Bassanio in ‘The Merchant of Venice’. dancers, and those that have tre, on Jan. 9 from 1:30 p.m. speare play follows the never tapped a toe. 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By Paul Futhey The Durham West Girls’ Hockey Association bantam ‘AA’ AquaNorth Lightning Staff Writer team celebrates in the dressing room after earning silver at a tournament in DURHAM — While the National Rochester, New York recently. The girls’ squad lost in overtime in the champi- Hockey League lockout stretches onship final after going undefeated to that point. into its fourth month, Chris Kelly is continuing to make the most of his time in the best way possible. “Obviously I’d like to be going to the next level,” said the 6-foot for- Lightning bantams grab ward with the Binghamton Sena- tors. “Right now, that’s on hold because of the lockout. So right now my focus is down here and try- silver in Rochester ing to win a championship down here.” For Kelly, who grew up in Bow- Ajax and Pickering nament with a 1-0 nail-biter over manville, that includes wearing the Rochester Eagles. Johnson net- the C for the Senators, the Ameri- girls stymied in OT ted the goal on help from Fraser can Hockey League affiliate of the and Kelsey Smith. Ottawa Senators. Recently turned DURHAM — Tinsel isn’t the only Durham West next doused the 24, he is in his third full season silver hanging in the homes of the Ohio Flames by a 6-1 score, with in Binghamton, where, so far this Durham West Girls’ Hockey As- the Lightning hitting for a pair year, he’s put up 20 points in 25 sociation bantam ‘AA’ AquaNorth of markers in each period. Jes- games. Walter Passarella/ News Advertiser photo Lightning team. sica Cockburn popped in the first “We got off to a bit of a rough Clarington’s Chris Kelly practises with his team, the Binghamton Senators, at The Lightning picked up a silver goal, with assists to Fraser and start but we’ve been playing better the Air Canada Centre prior to a recent game against the St. John Leafs. medal at a tournament in Roches- Johnson. Next, Darija Davidson of late,” he said. ter, New York recently. The cham- tickled the twine, with help from Heading into this weekend’s “Jason’s a great player, sees the it’s going to maybe save some ca- pionship game against the Wil- Rachel O’Connor and Stacey Da- games, the Senators are 12-11-3- ice really well, so it’s kind of fun out reers,” he said. “I don’t know about lowdale Red Wings went into the miani. Fraser and Cathryn Taylor 2, on the cusp of playoff conten- there.” the thick lines. I haven’t really no- overtime before Willowdale netted set up Johnson, and that was fol- tion. It’s been a more competitive Also, Danny Bois, in his first year ticed them too much.” the win. No score was reported. lowed by Kathleen Crandles and season, with younger players who with the Senators, was a teammate Ottawa’s third-round pick, 94th During regulation time, Amy John- Layne Farrell assisting on Allen’s would otherwise be playing in the of Kelly’s on the London Knights overall, in the 1999 NHL Entry son potted a goal, with an assist marker. Crandles, from Farrell and NHL filling in roster spots, thereby during Kelly’s final year of junior Draft, Kelly spent a four-year OHL from Stephanie Fraser. Kim Roche Davidson, started the third period raising the overall level of play in hockey. career mostly with the Knights, was stellar between the pipes in scoring. Gillian Clayton rounded the 28-team league. His own team’s The league is currently in a going to Sudbury partway through forcing the game into overtime. out the scoring, with help from lineup has been bolstered with the season of rules-experimentation. the 2000-01 season. The semifinal was an equally O’Connor and Davidson. addition of Jason Spezza, who’s Some of the changes, like limit- Last season, he got his first regu- tight affair, as the Lightning and The Lightning and Oakville among the league scoring leaders. ing goaltenders handling the puck, lar season games in with the big Mississauga Chiefs battled into a Hornets were unable to sting the “It’s a bit different,” he said, “es- are an attempt to increase scoring. club in Ottawa, suiting up for four shootout. scoresheet in a scoreless tie. Ag- pecially with the guys coming down Overall, Kelly hasn’t felt that they in all, The game was scoreless until gressive defensive play by Lee-Ann because of the lockout. We’ve got a have been too detrimental, but His family recently moved to Tiffany Allen hit the back of the Murphy and Jessica Moy ensured great bunch of guys in here. Good some changes, like the thicker red Brooklin, Kelly still finds time to net during the shootout follow- the Hornets didn’t score. chemistry.” and blue lines, seem to have had a get home a couple of times during overtime. Leslie Campbell was The head coach is Shane Terry, That includes time on a line negligible effect. ing the summer and still maintains awesome in net in keeping Missis- with Justin Terry and Don Fraser with Spezza, currently the league’s “They’re not too bad (the rules). contact with friends in the Bow- sauga off the scoresheet. serving as assistants and Treena third-leading scorer. The no-touch (automatic) icing... manville and Courtice areas. The Lightning opened the tour- Terry as the trainer. Midget team becoming giants in hockey loop after lopsided series of wins Pickering squad crushes coe League. turned in a solid effort in net. markers. Austin hit the back of for target practice, rifling 57 shots. In recent action, Pickering Next up were the Bradford the net twice, with Dan Sullivan Austin and Turi netted a pair each, Georgina, Port Perry cooled the Georgina Blaze 8-2, Bulldogs and the Panthers used and Branden Cleary also tickling while Cleary, Sullivan and Waters and outlasts Bradford with Mike O’Sullivan netting a hat a balanced attack and a strong the twine. O’Sullivan contributed chipped in with singles. Tomei trick, and singles by Damien Pavli- defense to prevail 4-3. Pickering a pair of assists, while Sullivan, kicked out 20 shots. dis, Adam Turi, Scott Waters, Phil- spent much of the first period two Waters, Cleary and Pavlidis each Other team members are Derek PICKERING — The winning con- lip Pett and Matt Raymond. Scott men down, giving the Bulldogs chipped in a helper. Robert Morra Savoie, Michael Accetone and Kyle tinues for the Pickering Panthers Boyd chipped in with three assists, the chance to take a two-goal lead was stellar between the pipes. Fredericks. midget AE number-one hockey while Brian Austin and Ryan Rich- into the intermission. The Pan- The Port Perry Predators pro- Ron Cleary, Craig Sullivan and team. ard had two each, Zack Milcowich, thers settled down in the second vided little opposition, as the Tracy Kitchen coach the team, The squad has run its record to Waters, Turi, Pett, Raymond and and third periods, outshooting Panthers rolled to a 7-2 victory. while Tom O’Sullivan is the trainer 16-1-0 and sits atop the York-Sim- Pavlidis one apiece. David Tomei Bradford 29-17 and potting four Pickering used the Port Perry net and Margo Sullivan the manager. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 31, 2004 PAGE 15 A/P

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BE 3EP AV INU C OM Winners of 40 Awards in 2004 Durham Region Ajax & Pickering News Advertiser We’ve Got You Covered! ‘2nd Best Editorial Page’ OCNA ‘3rd Best Broadsheet Front Page’ OCNA ‘3rd Best Arts & Entertainment Coverage’ OCNA Pickering•Ajax•Whitby•Brooklin•Oshawa•Courtice•Bowmanville•Newcastle•Orono•Port Perry•Uxbridge•Sunderland On the Desk News Photography The Metroland Durham Region Media Group editors bring You may recognize them as friends and neighbours, Often a photograph says it all and this group‘s work speaks more than 125 years of combined experience to the job. they’re the men and women who write about the community volumes. Our photo team is led by veteran photographer Editor-in-Chief Joanne Burghardt, with 24 years they live and work in, Durham Region. Whether it’s a Walter Passarella who been a leader in the introduction of experience, leads an enthusiastic team dedicated to blackout, a train wreck, propane explosion, election, or digital photography to the newspaper industry. They’re all delivering quality news to the residents of Durham Region just plain bad politics – they’re there and with 40 editorial award-winners and they’re on the job 7 days a week telling and providing a forum to voice all opinions. awards in 2004, they’re a winning team. the news through the lens. Joanne Burghardt/Editor-in-Chief Metroland Durham Region Media Group David Blumenfeld/ Walter Passarella/ [email protected] Whitby Reporter Chief Photographer ‘Mary Knowles Award for Community Service’ OCNA [email protected] [email protected]

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Excellent oral/written bus, schools, easy access to 401, DAYCARE IN COURTICE - is MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST, part- ing. No pets. $975/inclusive, Jan. OSHAWA, Ritson/King, 1 large $1100+utilities. No pets/smoking. communication skills a must. Can- 2-BEDROOM 1200-sq.ft. apt. in 1st Also 1-bedroom Feb. 1st. looking for an experienced assist- didate must be experienced with time for busy cardiology office in bedroom apt for rent. Quiet, First/last. Available Feb. 1st. house, panoramic view, fireplace, $675. . First/last. (905)263-4125 (905)571-1908 ant teacher. Please fax resume to: Call 1-888-230-9250 today! MS Office applications and have Whitby. Knowledge of EKG, Hol- walk-out to large yard, sep en- $600/month, utilities, parking in- 905-436-6878. own Pentium PC. Lots of work ters required. Fax resume 905- trance. No pets, first/last/referenc- cluded. Available immediately. Call available and future growth poten- 668-8778. CHURCH/ HWY. 2. 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Must have the ability to su- nished, private bathroom, near all APARTMENTS able immediately. (905)428-6577. • Charter work is available between bus runs pervise College and University stu- nished 2 yrs old. Blackstock 905- 401 and GO. Utilities included. 986-4845. amenities, no pets/smoking, $525, AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. Call (905)434-3972. dents. Computer skills (Word and lst / last, references, Westney PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- • Have Christmas, mid-term break and Excel). $8 - $9 hour. Comprehen- Please call Mon-Fri room apt., 2-storey with main floor www.realstar.ca PORT PERRY - Victorian Century South, avail. immediately. summers off sive benefit and RRSP plan avail- (905)428-6385. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. entrance, balcony view of lake. able after three months. Fax re- home. 2 1/2 bdrms, 1 bath, de- $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- tached garage. Asking $250,000. 905-683-6021 nity Living in Oshawa now has sumes to attention Michelle Kin- AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms Carlos (905)830-9997 Driving a school bus may be for you! caid at (905) 721-3152. Call 905-982-1768. Shelter Canadian units . Avail. immed., parking incl. (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- Please call 905-576-9299. ities, plus parking. Also 2-bdrm Properties Ltd. PICKERING: Altona/Kingston - Free Training Provided $950. Both freshly painted, & new bright walkout basement 2-bed- Call now to apply: PICKERING Christian daycare re- TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- appliances. Available Jan/Feb. in room, separate entrance, large liv- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms quires full time ECE and Assistant. clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 FINCH/LIVERPOOL one bed- ing room, A/C, appliances, no Stock Transportation Ltd. Open routes Fax resume to 905-428-8463 room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, with/without garage. 3 appliances, A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Week- pets/smoking, parking. $895 inclu- hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, Durham Region!!! AJAX SOUTH, 1 bedroom parking, full bath, storage area, sive. Available immediately. 647- ly. Mail work, Assemble products cable & utilities included. available sauna, Children's playground close 1-800-889-9491 or Computer work. (416)703-5655. basement apartments, all 885-1938 to all amenities. Fenced back- inclusive, parking, cable, laundry. Jan.1, $825, no smoking, 24hr message. www.TheHome- (416)436-8117. yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- Registration Job.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B No pets/smoking. Quiet. PORT PERRY, bright cosy 1 bdrm star.ca. ECE SUPERVISOR req'd. Must Available March 1st. $600/month. basement apartment. Stove, have ECE degree/diploma. 2 years Officer Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. M4Y 1Z4 416-606-7027. fridge, washer, dryer, gas fire- WHITBY, END-UNIT, 2-bedroom, experience or more in supervisory $$ EARN EXTRA MONEY $$ Positions Required Harwood & Bailey place. $750mo. inclusive, available 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry position. Please fax resume to: AJAX, 2-bedroom basement immediately. 905-985-1656. room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, 905-985-9704 by January 14, $20.00/hr Avg. FREE MONTH DELIVER THE NEW We Train You! apartment. Legal, certified, liv- no dogs. $800 plus. Immediate 2005. If you require confirmation of ing/dining, 2-washrooms, separate RENT REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency (613)253-2389, (905)430-1160 receipt or your resume, please at- SUPERPAGES / TELUS DIRECTORIES Call Tom entrance, laundry, 1-parking, 1 & 2 bdrms Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. tach an email address to resume. (905) 435-0280 $$$ Mortgage Money $$$ for any bright, 4-appliances. References. Complex. Clean quiet building, from $865 across from park. Close to down- Men & Women with insured vehicles are Christmas help req'd reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. No smoking/pets. $875/inclusive. needed to deliver in Ajax, Pickering, Don't wait weeks or months for an Immediate. 416-993-9794. Renovated Units town. Daily activities incl. All util- EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER answer. Approvals within 24 - 48 Call ities included. Call (905)430-7397. with management experience pre- Whitby, Oshawa and surrounding areas. hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292, AJAX, New 2-bedroom basement 310-7000 www.realstar.ca. 1 FURNISHED ROOM in nice, ferred, required full time for a busy We are also looking for office clerks & RESIDENTIAL CLEANERS 877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown apt., sep. entrance, livingroom, quiet home, nice neighbourhood. grocery store. Apply in person at loaders. Delivery starts about December WANTED IMMEDIATELY. Com- / Vallerie Lawson. large kitchen, own laundry, cable, SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, Ajax. Harwood/Chapman. Oshawa Foodland, 385 Stevenson parable pay, excellent working www.accuratemortgages.com air, 2 parking, $850 utilities includ- IMMACULATE, newly finished, 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, $450/month, First/last. On bus Rd. N. Oshawa or fax resume to: 20th. Work a minimum of 4 daylight hours conditions. Fast-growing compa- ed, no pets/smoking, available im- large 2-bedroom basement apart- air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- route. No smoking/pets. Laun- 905-723-2133. ny, room for advancement. Per- $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ mediately, first/last. Quiet family ment. Laundry, large backyard, ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, dry/cable/parking included. Avail. per day and get paid within 48 hours upon manent position. Not suitable for - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- home. (905)428-2637 parking. Non-smoker. Walk to GO. 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. Jan 1. 416-671-3402. successful completion of route. students. Call 905-723-6242. ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or Available February 1st. Call 905-571-3760 call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, $1,000/mo+util. (905)839-2617 ADELAIDE & SIMCOE Oshawa, FIRST COOKS, GENERAL HELP, Purchases, renewals or refinance. Large 2-bedroom basement apart- TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. beautiful home, large furnished ALL FRONT LINE POSITIONS, all Call 1-800-979-7978 SAFE + SOUND MFG. in Bow- To consolidate your debts. Lowest ment, separate entrance, large KING/SANDRINGHAM - Bright, 1 Uxbridge, One & two bedroom room. Shared facilities, cable, shifts, experience required for between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. manville needs experienced home rates possible for residential or kitchen, appliances, cable, park- bdrm. bsmnt. apt. Central air & apts. available . Conveniently lo- high-speed internet, parking, non- Pickering/Bowmanville area. Own Mon-Fri. Refer to Job #9000-A. sewers with industrial equipment. commercial.Credit issues, self em- ing, no pets/smoking. available vac, separate entrance, parking cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- smoking, no pets. GM, Hydro or transportation necessary. Fax 905- Please fax resume to (905) 697- ployed, I will assess your needs. immediately. $850. 905-619-6822 included. $600. No smokers/pets. pied building. Call (905)852-2534. Professionals. Available immedi- 697-3585 0189 Prompt, professional service. or 416-520-7388. Available Feb. 1. 905-438-0601. www.realstar.ca ately. $650. 905-725-9906. A/P PAGE 18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 31, 2004 durhamregion.com

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Online at www.warnersauction.com BREMNER POOL & SPA 0028 fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, (905)831-2498 (800)267-5189 never used, still in wrapper. Cost SAVE THOUSANDS!! Fridge, BEDROOM suite for sale, queen $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 Stove, Kitchen cabinets + Pantry www.bremnerpool.com size headboard, triple dresser with Holiday Antique Auction HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety for sale - PCV simulated wood- mirror, wardrobe and 2 night ta- grain finish, $3000.00 or best offer. Stapleton Auction Centre PSYCHICS reader and advisor, bles, asking $250.00. Please call Covers - best quality, best prices, help in all life's problems, satisfac- all colours, all sizes, large variety For more info call 905-404-5200 or 905-987-0536 leave message. email [email protected] PUREBRED NEWFOUNDLAND Newtonville tion guaranteed, specializing in available. Delivery included. Cen- puppies. Blacks and Lanseers. Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul CKC registered, vet checked, mi- Jan. 1st, Sat. 10:00 a.m. ings, always private and confiden- BEDROOM SUITE, gorgeous 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER TREADMILL, Bodyguard Magellan cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, Plus 2004 model. Excellent condi- crochipped, first shots. (905)623- Selling the antiques and interesting contents tial, house parties available. 1779 or (905)623-7474 (905)665-3222. tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. HOT TUB COVERS One week tion, heart rate monitor and mat for from the LeGresley Estate "Ebor House" AJAX furnished room for rent, Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- floor included. $3000 firm. Call (Newcastle Dairy); along with the contents cable included, $460 per month PICKERING, CLOSE TO PTC, 213-4669. livered to your door Call 1-866- Becky (905)426-6231 from "Abbeyfield House", Port Hope: early 1st/last, decent non-smoking fe- furnished/unfurnished, available 652-6837 male preferred. Please call Monica immediately in new house. $550 BUSINESS CLOSING SALE. WESTINGHOUSE WASHER & taper leg Oval Dining Ext. Tale; set 6 416-319-9023 inclusive. First/last, no smok- Engines, cylinder heads, engine NEW DANBY APT sized freezers dryer, approx. 4 yrs old, white, ex- carved/leather Dining Chairs; Ornate High cellent condition $500 for pair or ing/pets. Call (416)319-5170. LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- parts. Automotive machine shop $199. New Danby bar fridges, 1991 LEXUS ES 250, 4 door, Back Eastlake Sideboard belonged to Dr. es from $9.99, luggage from equipment and machines. Bell's $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- will sell separately. Call 905-579- BED & BREAKFAST STYLE 9119. 155,000 kil., lady driven, excellent Farncomb LeGresley; Small Sideboard; China $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- Automotive Machine Shop. 214 pliances, scratch and dent. Full condition, fully loaded, private sale accommodations in professional manufacturers warranty. Recondi- Oshawa home, suits professional thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Wentworth E, Oshawa. 905-432- $4,100 905) 428-2774 (905) 424- Cabinets; Set 6 Spindled Dining Room Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- 4365 tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- 3833, Chairs; Set 5 Oak Slat Dining Room Chairs; male, non-smoker $450/month. tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- Call 905-723-6761. 9830, Scarborough (416)439- Numerous Plant and Occasional Tables; Large 1177. CARPETS - I have several thou- tioned dryers $125/up, reconditioned washers $199/up, new and 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 5spd Queen Anne Dining Room Table w/6 match- sand yards of new Stainmaster & TEXTBOOKS Wanted for Human LARGE clean room near OC, fur- A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- 100% nylon carpet. Will do living reconditioned coin operated manual. New breaks and wind- ing chairs and sideboard; Early Knee Hole nished, first/last, Available immedi- MOTORHOME, 22ft., new awning, tress set. New in plastic, cost washers and dryers at low prices. Services Counsellor Program. shield. A/C, E-tested. room & hall for $389.00. Includes Crisis Intervention ISBN # Desk; Empire and Antique Sofas; Rockers; ately. Phone (905)436-1420 tires and paint. Very good condi- $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- carpet, pad & installation (30 New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size 174,000kms, Hwy driven. Excel- tion, $5900. (905)697-3809, 0995. Can deliver fridges $399., new 24" and 30" 0534569668 & Sociology in our lent condition. $5500. Call Wing Back Armchairs; Washstands; Dressers; yards). Steve. (905) 743-0689 Time ISBN #0176415599 Please (905)260-5075. www.suburbancarpets.com ranges with clock and window (905)665-6838. Chest of Drawers; Glassware; Chinaware; De- APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- Contact Stephanie 905-438-9133 heavy duty Kenmore washer & es and 24" frost free fridges now pression Glass; Numerous Collectibles; Prints; dryer, apartment size washer & CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD available. Wide selection of other WANTED - Dish and Bell receiver 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. Pictures; Frames; Swivel Library Stand; dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from new and reconditioned appliances. plus card and remote, working Fully loaded, 7 passenger seating, $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, 3.8L engine, A/C, P/W, P/L, rear Gramophone; Orono Postcard; 10HP. Crafts- OSHAWA - Simcoe/Rossland ar- arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- condition. 905-723-5325. 0098 pad and installation. Free esti- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 heat, 143,000kms. Lady driven man Snowblower; Etc. Etc. Check the website ea, warm, clean, large furnished mates, carpet repairs. Serving $4600. (905)725-4799 rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 for updates. Preview after 8:00 a.m. Terms: TITANIUM 2 knife set, 16 pcs. only Durham and surrounding area. quiet working gentleman. Near Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam Cash, Approved Cheque, Visa, Interact, Mas- bus, Durham College. $350/mo & 1999 YAMAHA V-MAX, bought in $189 obo; Asahi Pentax camera PIANO Technician available for fall 2001, only 3,500 kms. original, (905)686-1772 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 tercard. up inclusive. 905-728-4845 with Sony case & Vivitar flash, only tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, asking $3,500 OBO. Call Ken $269 obo; Canon EOS Rebel X consultation on all makes and AAA- Lakeridge Farm Firewood, AUCTIONEERS 905-375-0451 tinted windows, vent visors, hidden with case & Vivitar flash, only $369 CARPETS. Laminate and vinyl models of acoustic pianos. Re- the best quality wood, seasoned hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, PICKERING Altona/Hwy. #2. Fur- obo; Sony Video Camcorder with sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, cut/split/delivered. Looking for tree OBO. 905-342-2704. nished/unfurnished bedrooms case $569 obo; slot machine right Commercial carpet including pre- Mason & Risch, & other grand or work and lot clearing. Call NEWTONVILLE available immediately in upscale off the cruise ships. Approx. 2 yrs. mier underpad and installation. upright pianos for sale. Rentals 905-424-1735. (905) 786-2244, 1-800-263-9886 neighbourhood. Single female pre- 2001 SKIDOO, Formula deluxe, old. Cost $4000-$5000 new, Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. also available. Gift Certificates BAD CREDIT? No History? Need www.stapletonauctions.com ferred. $450/mo. first/last, includes reverse, electric start, heated hand comes with 200 tokens. Retail Residential, commercial, customer available. Call Barb at 905-427- FIREWOOD, hardwood, dry, Deliv- a car? Tired of the run-around? laundry, cable/internet. (905)509- & thumb warmers, mint condition $699, asking $499 obo; 905-404- satisfaction guaranteed. 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