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56 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 RECREATION REAL ALLURE BATTAH STEPS UP Pickering’s winter guide Buick has drive Ajax native nets new aims to get you active for public Junior A hockey job Inside today’s News Advertiser Wheels, pullout Sports, Page B1

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Mike Pochwat / News Advertiser photo PICKERING — Competitors anticipate the start of the women’s 3,000 metre event at the 2004 Ontario Cross-Country Championships, held Sunday at Beverley Morgan Park. The Durham Dragons Athletics Club hosted the event, marking the first time in more than a decade that it was held east of Toronto. It features top distance runners from across the province.

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Centre works on build- ing healthy relationships : The Women’s Multicultural Resource and More scrutiny for Pickering plan Counselling Centre of Durham is helping to build healthy relationships City council hears (made up of members of council), with agricultural preserve in the proposed the greenbelt. this month. some preferring the City’s plan over the Golden Horseshoe Greenbelt, which Ward 3 City Councillor David Pickles The centre holds a seminar from all sides of Province’s for Seaton and the Duffins should be law by mid-December. asked her which of the plans on Seaton Tuesday, Nov. 30 to work on relation- Rouge Agricultural Preserve, while oth- Whitevale resident Sandy Rider asked she prefers. ships with one’s self and others. The Official Plan debate discussion features a look at what ers said they liked the Province’s, and a that the Official Plan application deci- “Quite frankly either one — just move causes unhealthy relationships, bar- By Danielle Milley few didn’t like either. sion be postponed. ahead with Seaton,” she replied. riers, and ways to overcome them Staff Writer Under the City’s study, Seaton would “I’ve come to ask council to defer the David Steele, the president of Picker- through different methods. be developed for 39,000 residents, while amendment to the Official Plan until you ing and Ajax Citizens Together for the The discussion is from 10:30 PICKERING — It was the Province’s another 37,900 are to live in the southern start to negotiate with the Province,” she Environment (PACT), expressed several a.m. to noon at the Durham West plan versus the City’s Monday night as portion of the preserve. However, under said. concerns, including that the cold water Arts Centre, 1355 Old Kingston Rd. Pickering’s executive committee consid- the Ontario Planning and Development City staff stopped attending the pro- streams and aquifers in Seaton will not For more information, call 905-427- ered an Official Plan amendment appli- Act, the City’s right to plan the area was vincial planning meetings because, as be adequately protected under the Prov- 7849. cation to change the urban boundary to taken away and the Ministry of Munici- Mayor Dave Ryan said, they were just sit- ince’s plan. accommodate Pickering’s growth man- pal Affairs has been working on a devel- ting and listening, not able to give input. “What I’m really concerned about is [ Index ] agement study. opment plan for the provincially owned Ms. Rider supports the Province’s plan Nine people spoke to the committee Seaton land. It has also included the of including the agricultural preserve in ✦ See All, Page A10 Editorial Page, A6 Sports, B1 Entertainment, B3 Classified, B5 Durham school [ Call us] General: 905 683 5110 boards talk Distribution: 905 683 5117 General Fax: 905 683 7363 Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 Pickering adapts to transportation Pressrun 47,600 infodurhamregion.com diverse population funding Aurora meeting to This is the ninth in a series of sto- nicipality has helped accommodate the ries exploring the ever-evolving and cultural change underway in Durham discuss tweaking FINE CHINESE CUISINE expanding multicultural makeup of Region. The mainly white community & DINING LOUNGE of new funding model Durham Region. of yesterday has given way to a multicul- For Reservations tural, multi-religious, multi-ethnic com- By Mike Ruta •OR• By Keith Gilligan munity of today. Staff Writer Great Take-Out Staff Writer To ensure the needs of many seg- DURHAM — For a Muslim woman, ments of society are met, communities DURHAM — Durham education 509-9888509-9888 public swimming is out of the question. such as Ajax and Pickering have estab- officials are in Aurora today for a Appearing in a bathing suit wouldn’t lished race relations or diversity advisory briefing on the latest incarnation of 376 Kingston Rd., Pickering be permitted for cultural and religious committees. Recreation departments Pickering the Province’s transportation funding (NE corner of Rougemount & Hwy. #2) reasons. For an example, look to the re- may not provide programs specific to model. cent Summer Olympics where a Muslim each culture, religious or ethnic group, And while the Durham Catholic woman, a female sprinter from Iran, but they have been working with groups veteran speaks, and public boards are slated to lose competed while wearing a head scarf to ensure their goals are addressed. less funding than in the spring model, and with her arms and legs covered, in Sharon Meredith, director of recre- business superintendents say the accordance with her religious beliefs. ation services with Ajax, says the Town students listen losses would still be significant. In the mid-1990s, a group of Muslim is open to “any and all requests. We’ll David Visser, the Durham Catho- PICKERING — Pickering’s Jan de women rented the pool on a regular facilitate any group. We’ll do anything Vries, a veteran of the Second World lic District School Board’s business basis at the Ajax Community Centre for we can, within a reasonable request. War and well-known advocate for ac- superintendent, in an interview said swimming. The general public was ex- “We can’t be all things to all people. knowledging the great sacrifices of our ministry officials “adjusted some of cluded, the public viewing area locked We provide programs to the community veterans, visited with Ajax High School the factors” used in the draft model and only female lifeguards were allowed as a whole.” students last week, encouraging them to released earlier this year. However on duty. think about what it is like to go to war. It’s a prime example of how a mu- ✦ See Community, Page A4 See story page A2. ✦ See Boards, Page A5

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V eteran offers “You never know,” he said new perspective in an interview. “Ten years down the road, with the shortage of water and food By Mike Ruta and the increasing popula- Staff Writer tion.” AJAX — It was a sobering Ms. Brooks, on behalf of thought for many Ajax High the school, presented Mr. de School students: imagine Vries with a $200 cheque. yourselves marching down The money will go towards  Yonge Street, marching off to keeping paratrooper Fred war. Topham’s Victoria Cross     !" #$"  Jan de Vries caught pupils (VC) medal in Canada. As %&&'%()(*)+#%'(, (-&)*#% off guard with the notion it stands, the rare medal, when he spoke at a Nov. 17 awarded for valour, is slated assembly. The Second World to be sold, and a British col- War veteran, who served in lector is offering more than the 1st Canadian Parachute $300,000.   ."  / $ 012)+3-)-&-2 Battalion, spoke to students Mr. de Vries says it’s im- 052!. /6(#$"  444(!($/ about his war experiences, portant that the VC stays in including landing in France Canada. as part of the D-Day inva- “I feel that Canadians sion and in Germany near should know their own the end of the conflict. heroes and this is one that “It never even crossed should be known,” he says, sportsdurhamregion.com my mind,” Grade 12 student adding if the effort is success- Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Jan de Vries gave students a first-hand account of war life dur- Scott Conely said of going to ful, the medal would be on ing a stop at Ajax High School last week. war. permanent display at various The Grade 12 pupil says museums across the coun- it, and dragged the guy to Mr. de Vries is optimistic hearing Mr. de Vries’s experi- try. safety. He was doing that all the money will be raised. ences directly were far more Mr. de Vries served with day.” “I’m pretty sure we’re vivid than reading about the Mr. Topham, a medic, and That there has to be an achieving this. I’m getting war. And while the conflict when asked about him, in- effort to keep Mr. Topham’s calls from British Columbia ended more than 40 years stantly replies “6-2, heavy Victoria Cross in Canada is “a to P.E.I.,” he says, noting stu- SEEKS COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO SERVE after he was born, Mr. Conely set, very quiet, but he had a sad situation,” he says. It will dents from across the coun- says young people haven’t ready smile and he talked to take $275,000 to keep it here. try are contributing. ON BOARD OF DIRECTORS forgotten the veterans’ sacri- everybody.” fices. The heroism that earned In accordance with our By-laws, a portion of Board members’ “I think it means a lot to him the VC occurred on terms will expire in June 2005. Rouge Valley Health System is us because we had relatives March 24, 1945, when both You can entrust your child’s care seeking community members to serve on the Rouge Valley in the war,” he says, adding, men dropped from the Health System Board, effective June 2005. “Who knows what could sky for the crossing of the to Wee Watch. happen in the future.” Rhine River and the push Reliable, supervised day care at a These positions are normally filled by members of the community Fellow student Rachel into Germany. Nazi soldiers home in your neighbourhood over the age of eighteen, who live or work in Scarborough or Brooks was surprised as well were waiting, spraying the • Safe, comfortable environments west Durham. at the thought of going to drop zone with machine- • Stimulating daily programs using a variety of resources, war. gun fire. Mr. de Vries says such as: the Wee Watch We Learn Program, and the Accordingly, the Board Effectiveness Committee invites Seeing slides of Mr. de many soldiers were killed as Wee Watch Play and Learn Series applications for nomination to the Board of Directors at the Vries as a young man, she they landed or as they were of preschool activity booklets. Annual General Meeting on June 28, 2005. was touched by the fact that taking off their chutes. 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✦ Community, Page A1 nize events, the groups prefer help, but more than happy to assist.” want to run programs themselves. He notes It Takes A Village representa- Specific religious or cultural groups “Each group has its mandate. We tives came to the committee for help. provide programs for their members, know what we want to do,” Mr. Chadee “They were ecstatic,” Mr. Muise says. with the Town providing whatever as- says, adding it’s more a “collaboration.” “They wanted to know how to get started sistance it can, she adds. John Muise, chairman of the Ajax Rec- and we helped them. Lisa Warth has the job of organizing reation Advisory Committee, says, “We “If anybody needs our help, we help. the Town’s Canada Day celebrations. will help any group that feels it needs our As soon as we start limiting ourselves, it’s In the past, it may have featured more assistance. We’ll assist them and we’ll be taking away options.” traditional entertainment, such as a jazz band or a country group. The aim now is to expand the itinerary to be more inclu- sive. It’s an attempt to “meet the needs of our diverse community. There are lots of cultures in Ajax and we want to provide something for everybody,” Ms. Warth states. An expanded program is also a chance to “expose somebody to something they haven’t experienced, like a Chinese per- Carl Ferencz/ News Advertiser photo son tasting Indian food or seeing Indian Linda Cork and Lisa Warth, of Ajax recreation services, agree its important for mu- nicipalities to offer diversified activities for our diversified population. dance.” Ms. Meredith agrees, saying expand- “We often partner to provide multicul- such a large audience, she says. ing the event makes it “more multicul- tural events. They have their members, Balliram Chadee, of Ajax, is with The tural. We want to make it a more inclu- who sing and dance. They’re active in Hanuman Temple and Centre for Re- sive event.” their own organization, but they’re not ligious and Cultural Research and says On Canada Day, the Town is now of- able to network into the community,” Ms the group is a South Asian, religious- fering a swearing-in ceremony for new Carpino says. based group. Canadians, notes Linda Cork, manager Each year, the City’s race relations and The group has “tied our mission with OOPS! of leisure services. equity committee holds a Heritage Day (Ajax),” Mr. Chadee states. “They can get their citizenship on July at the Pickering Town Centre. The Town has helped the group by MANUFACTURERS GOOFS 1, which is kind of neat. “They enjoy showcasing what they’ve providing subsidized space, while the Cosmetically blemished sewing machines “It’s one area to look at to give atten- got to a broader community,” she notes. group in turn has done cultural events, Due to an error in colouring on front Oshawa Singer Centre has just released for sale to the public a limited number of new DELUXE HEAVY DUTY FREE ARM, SINGER ZIG ZAG SEWING MACHINES. No tion to. It’s part of the recreation advisory The groups are well-established, with such as dance and music activities. It is tension adjustment needed, and sews on all fabrics, denim, canvas, upholstery, nylon, stretch, vinyl , silk, committee’s work plan.” a clear mandate and goals. also part of the Ajax Cultural Advisory EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! No attachments needed for buttonholes (and size), monograms, hems. Sews on buttons, satin stitches, overcasts, darns, appliqués, 50 stitch functions. Just set dials and see the magic One of those areas is potential barriers “They like to partner with us, to be part Committee. “When the Town helps, it happen. These machines are suitable for home, professional or school room sewing. 25 year limited to active participation, Ms. Cork notes, of a bigger event,” Ms. Carpino states. makes a difference,” he states. warranty. Your price with ad $299. Compare at $699. and these include cultural barriers. “We For the City’s Canada Day celebra- He suggested one way for a munici- WE ACCEPT PHONE ORDERS AND SHIP ANYWHERE IN ONTARIO. SALE ENDS SAT. NOV. 27/04 need to meet the needs of people in our tions, Ms. Carpino will “always try to pality to aid groups would be to set up community.” include a multicultural part. It’s part of a ”mayoralty committee,” which would 11 SIMCOE ST. S. Marisa Carpino, supervisor of culture being Canadian.” mean “having all the groups in one spot. ® Service to all makes. OSHAWA and recreation with the City of Pickering, Given that Canada Day attracts about It would be nice to have a forum for all SEWING CENTRE 905-433-1140 says groups approach her for partner- 15,000 people, “they don’t always have these groups in one place,” he says. REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE SINGER COMPANY LIMITED MON.-FRI. 9-5:30, SAT. 9-4 ships. that opportunity” to perform before Rather than have a municipality orga-

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NEWS ADVERTISER EDITORIAL Metroland Durham Region Media Group Public’s choice Tim Whittaker Publisher [email protected]

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Tony Doyle Smokers’ rights group just Managing Editor clouding dangerous issue [email protected] Duncan Fletcher alk about a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors. Director of Advertising Nancy Daigneault, president of mychoice.ca, is touring [email protected] TOntario campaigning on behalf of a large segment of the population that she believes has borne the brunt of too much Eddie Kolodziejcak public backlash. She made recent stops in Durham Region and Classified Advertising Northumberland County. [email protected] You see, mychoice.ca is a national non-profit smokers’ rights organization. As more and more municipal governments across Abe Fakhourie Ontario introduce no-smoking bylaws and as the Province takes a Distribution Manager step in that right direction as well, the group doesn’t like the lay of [email protected] the land. It says it isn’t asking for a return to the days when you could Lillian Hook smoke anywhere and everywhere, just that smokers be given more Office Manager of a voice as the debate rages. It’s even presenting research that [email protected] shows some smokers feel they are being shut out of the process. It’s enough to make some think twice. But know this: The Cana- Cheryl Haines dian Tobacco Manufacturers’ Council spent $2.5 million to start Composing Manager mychoice.ca. [email protected] So, the group with arguably the most to lose under tough anti- smoking legislation is now running a sympathy advertising cam- Janice O’Neil paign. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Composing Manager Go ahead, but the public just isn’t buying. [email protected] No-smoking bylaws across the province have included extensive public consultation, with representatives from just about every It is columns such as Mr. not believe. Do smokers feel [ Contact us ] We can’t overlook any - segment and group imaginable invited to have their say. Here in Crone’s, although well-inten- a twinge of guilt as they blow Durham, the bylaw certainly hasn’t pleased everyone, but those in victim of the Holocaust tioned, that are responsible for their poisons down the lungs of News/Sales 905-683-5110 opposition have pleaded their case publicly and been given ample the fact that North Americans non-smokers walking by? Do Classifieds 905-683-0707 opportunity to speak. in particular equate the Ho- smokers feel a twinge of guilt Distribution 905-683-5117 At the end of the day, what it all boils down to with this issue is To the editor: locaust with only six-million when we inhale their toxins News Fax 905-683-0386 that smoking kills, and so too does second-hand smoke. Re: ‘Action figures reveal total Jews. As he says, “those that do with no filter? Do children have General Fax 905-683-7363 According to the federal government, in 1991 smoking-attrib- idiocy,’ Neil Crone column, Nov. not heed history.....” a voice when they are living E-mail utable health-care costs were $2.5 billion. Throw in the costs for 10. Robert Lock in a smoker’s home, breathing [email protected] residential care and worker absenteeism, and it’s another $3.5 bil- Mr. Crone makes an all- Pickering in this deadly air, or worse yet, Web address lion. Staggering. And that doesn’t even tell the whole story on the too-common but nevertheless trapped in the back of a car en- durhamregion.com impact to the health system or our economy. It also found smokers major error in his understand- veloped in smoke? Open your Mailing Address spend more time in hospital and visit their doctor more often than ing of history. Non-smokers the eyes Mr. Stell. 130 Commercial Ave., those who don’t light up. And last, but certainly not least, on aver- He quotes the American From an underdog who feels true underdogs Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 age smokers missed more time at work than others. philosopher George Santayana we have endured enough. Any adult wishing to light up is perfectly within his or her rights. when he says “those that do Sharon Torok, But when it in any way impacts others, it’s a public health issue and not heed history are doomed To the editor: Pickering Publications Mail Sales governments must act. to repeat it” and then illustrates Re: ‘Learning to accept smok- Agreement Number 1332791 Tough no-smoking bylaws are needed to ensure anyone can visit his own personal misunder- ers,’ Dave Stell column. [ Hours ] a public place without fear of damaging their health. The same standings of history suggesting I was shocked and appalled Smoking views naive - holds true for our workforce, where no job should come with the the Holocaust during the Sec- at Mr. Stell’s statements. Smok- risks that second-hand smoke bring. ond World War represented the er’s the underdog? Who are you To the editor: General office: Public awareness campaigns such as this only cloud smoking deaths of six million Jews. kidding? The tobacco industry Re: ‘Learning to accept smok- Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. arguments, when stark reality is needed with such a life and death The reality of the Holocaust is one of the most powerful in- ers’, David Stell column, Nov. issue. was the death of some 11 mil- dustries in the world. If it wasn’t 14. Distribution: lion people representing all for its high-financed power, I Not once in this column did Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. races and religions of Europe would have hoped smoking Mr. Stell mention that the to- Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. CLICK AND SAY at the time, including Ger- would be a thing of the past. bacco companies pay for the mans. The 11 million lost did of After all, who would pur- website he was impressed [ About Us ] course, agreed by most histori- chase a product that is labeled with: mychoice.ca. And that - This Week’s Question: Do smokers deserve more rights ans, include six million Jews. with warnings that say a prod- the spokeswoman for the site, The News Advertiser is one of from the government when considering anti-smoking The additional five-million uct could kill you, and then who is in his opinion makes it the Metroland Printing, Publishing laws: Yes or No? people are often referred to as willingly, slowly, inhale these really tough, if not impossible and Distributing group of news- “the others” in many historical poisons. In the last 10 years to dislike, gets her paycheque papers. The News Advertiser is a writings and my opinion is that I have seen two relatives die from these same tobacco com- Cast your vote online at member of the Ajax & Pickering it in no way detracts from the of lung cancer. They suffered panies. Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- terrible genocide waged against through a long and excruciat- I was prepared to write this infodurhamregion.com nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian European Jews to acknowledge ing death, drowning in their off to Mr. Stell being extremely Community Newspaper Assoc., this reality. Rather, it gives voice own lungs’ fluids. If only they naive – especially for a news Last Week’s Question: Should Canada lower the mini- and the Canadian Circulations to the other mostly forgotten and other people today could editor, until I saw the full page mum age for voting from 18 to 16? Audit Board. Also a member of victims. have looked into the future and ad on the very next page for Five-million people, I might witnessed the overwhelming this vile website which pro- the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- Votes cast: 433 add, should be hard to forget, fear in the eyes of a smoker as motes smoking (smoking kills- ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B 1J3, an independent organization No: 52.4 % yet ask any school child what their lungs refuse to perform... remember?). happened in the Holocaust and breath after agonizing breath. From naivete to outrage with that addresses reader complaints Yes: 47.6 % the standard answer will be that Feeling a twinge of guilt one turn of the page. about member newspapers.The this was when six million Jews for persecuting smokers was Tom Beyer publisher reserves the right to were killed. another statement I could Ajax classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement IN THE COMMUNITY limited to space price error oc- Moses and the ten condiments? cupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- ne of my kids was sit- out getting an earful in front of duction is prohibited. ting quietly with a book the rest of the employees? Not [ Letters Policy ] O the other day. As I a chance. Moses wasn’t really - passed by, I asked him what he big on dialogue. He was char- was reading. “A religious story” ismatic as hell, but his team We welcome letters that include he replied. “No kidding” I said, building qualities were a little name, city of residence and “What’s it about?” He lowered lacking. I’m not saying I blame phone numbers for verification. his book and said, very sol- him or anything. You have to Writers are generally limited to emnly, “Moses and the Ten Neil figure, a guy takes a personal 200 words and one submission Condiments”. meeting with God, everyone in 30 days. We decline announce- I corrected him and after the Crone else he meets on the planet ments, poetry, open letters, two of us had laughed ourselves is going to seem like a bit of a consumer complaints, congratula- silly we started postulating just enter laughing cheap knock-off. tions and thank you notes. The how much different the world Still, I prefer the New Testa- editor reserves the right to edit might be had Moses actually have very different managerial ment style altogether. I think copy for length, style and clar- come down from the moun- styles. Moses is the quintes- people always do better when ity. Opinions expressed by letter tain carrying what looked more sential apoplectic, intimidating you point out what is ‘Blessed’ writers are not necessarily those A real Canadian idol like a menu than anything else. micro-manager; picture ‘Julian about them as opposed to of the News Advertiser. Due to We might’ve ended up with Fantino’ with a shepherds staff. telling them they’d better not the volume of letters, not all will Wendy Van Kempen of Ajax, a teacher at Whitby’s Captain Michael things like “Thou shalt not He’s always bawling somebody screw up, or else. To me, the- be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- VandenBos Public School, recently met one of her idols, Jean- kill the flavour with too much out or threatening the hell out ology has always been a very mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. Michel Cousteau. Ms. Van Kempen has a lot of respect for the ex- mustard” “Thou shalt not of people. Jesus, on the other simple matter. Who would you The newspaper contacts only plorer, environmentalist, educator and film producer. She studied covet thy neighbours chutney” hand, seems, to me, more like rather hang out with, a guy those whose submissions have marine biology in Hawaii and for a summer was a trainer at the or “Honor thy Father and thy a Steve Jobs or an Anthony with fiery eyes and a plague been chosen for publication. Vancouver Aquarium. She shares her interest in marine life with Mother’s meatloaf”. Makes you Robbins kind of guy. Accentu- of locusts at his fingertips, or her students and met Mr. Cousteau at the annual Charles Sauriol wonder if maybe this might be a ate the positive, man. I don’t a dude who can change water [ Proud Members Of ] Dinner earlier this month held by the Conservation Foundation of nicer world, a more easy-going know what the dress code for into wine? There’s no question - Greater Toronto and the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust world, if people had been given the Apostles was but I’ll bet life with Moses would be excit- directions on how to make life you Jesus was big on casual ing, but I don’t think he was more flavourful and healthful Fridays. And you’ll notice Jesus a big laugher. I’ll take the guy Do you have a photo to share with our readers? than a list of punitive orders never fired anybody. Thomas with the sense of humor every- If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share from on high. questioned the veracity of time. with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a I don’t mean to belittle the big the CEO in front of the whole written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. Ten, but I think that’s why I’ve boardroom and he wasn’t let Sunderland resident Neil ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken always preferred Christ’s be- go. And do you think Judas Crone, actor-comic-writer, saves to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, atitudes to Moses’ fiery ‘Don’ts’. could’ve pulled that kind of a some of his best lines for his col- e-mail photos to [email protected]. The Old and New Testaments stunt on Moses’ watch with- umns. P PAGE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 24, 2004 In the spirit of Visit the community... Recreation Thank you to the Complex for Kinsmen & Kinettes, all the volunteers, and Santa gift giving ideas Claus parade participants 905.683.6582 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660

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If you’ve never stuck a carrot stick snowman is that you only need and a few rocks in a snowman’s snow – which certainly isn’t a round head, you’ve never really problem in most Canadian regions! experienced a Canadian winter at Of course, it helps if you’re bundled its best. Along with Santa Claus, the up warmly and have friends and snowman is one of the most popular family to help. You might even start characters around during the winter a real competition with the months. Young and old alike never neighbors to see who can build the get tired of building them. most spectacular and creative The best thing about making a snowman on the block. Whether you prefer the classic look with the carrot nose and rocks Family Gymnastic Owned & classes for kids for the eyes and a mouth, 18 months to than hard packed snow. Also keep Operated 15 years or want to test your in mind that you can use water to creativity and build “new help different pieces stick together. and improved”+ Frosty, To ensure your decorative elements there’s no wrong way to CHRISTMAS CAMPS stay in place, use objects that aren’t make a snowman. You too heavy (or they’ll fall off), or too can even build an entire light (they’ll only blow away in the snow family! wind). Last but not least, make sure Of course, there are your creation won’t pose a danger to a few technical details to children. Avoid using dangerous consider, the first being the tools as props or building tunnels PRIVATE type of snow you have on that little ones can get trapped in. SCHOOL hand. It has to be moist The important thing is that you be enough to stick together, for STUDENTS with safe, use your imagination and have but dry enough to that it a great time! SPECIAL won’t melt too quickly. What’s more, freshly fallen LEARNING NEEDS snow will work a lot better Exceptional • Ministry of Education approved Learning • Language-Based Curriculum • Each student has an Individual Centre Education Plan         ! " Ajax, Ontario • Very Small Class Sizes "   # " "$ CALL NOW FOR JANUARY 2005 REGISTRATION  "  %&' ()* '++& ,-..) 905-686-4800 P PAGE A10 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 24, 2004 Brenner wants Parent-raised money won’t leave schools

social housing New accounting “It is not the intent of the board ferent purposes,” says Mr. Visser. almost $14,000 for library books, art to roll school-generated funds to the Ed Hodgins, the Durham District performances and to host visiting sci- procedures for school board account,” he says. School Board’s business superinten- entists, among other purposes. boards not a cash grab Mr. Visser says PSAB “puts school dent, says “what we’re being required Katherine Chornoboy, the school’s commitment boards and municipalities and hos- to report on is the entire entity of the community council chairwoman, says By Mike Ruta pitals under the school board,” including money raised she’s not concerned the school board same financial by councils at the school level. But, he or provincial government has ulterior Councillors agree Staff Writer reporting prac- says, “the information that I’ve seen motives. If parents felt the board or to 25-per cent target DURHAM — Money raised by school tices as the pro- from the ministry, including a letter to government were somehow taking ad- community councils will continue to vincial govern- SCCs, indicated quite clearly that this vantage of the reporting change, they for central Pickering be spent at their schools, say local ment.” He notes was a reporting change. would simply stop fundraising, she school board officials. that parent “The ministry has been clear that said. By Danielle Milley Concerns have been raised over councils once this is a reporting requirement and “The parents still have a big stick,” Staff Writer the provincial government’s move to had their own puts no obligation on how boards actu- Ms. Chornoboy points out. “They have PICKERING — Council is taking have school boards follow standard ac- bank accounts, ally manage those funds,” Mr. Hodgins the power not to do it.” steps to ensure there are a range of counting procedures used by the Pub- but roughly six says. She notes that as far as using the housing options available for the resi- lic Sector Accounting Board (PSAB). years ago the As at the Catholic board, he says money, much depends on the princi- dents who may someday be calling As a result, starting next year school- Ed Hodgins Province intro- school principals and councils decide pal and how well he or she works with new developments in central Picker- generated funds are to be consolidated duced legislation requiring the money how to spend the money. the council. Council members would ing home. into boards’ financial statements as be banked by the school. Mr. Hodgins says staff is preparing have “huge issues” with a principal Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice revenue. Some fear schools that raise “It’s done for a number of reasons, to include in the 2003/04 year-end fi- who dictates how the money is to be Brenner brought forward an amend- a lot of money could receive fewer dol- for liability issues, for collection of GST nancial statements, expected to be re- spent, she says. ment to the Official Plan amendment lars from their boards, or that boards rebates,” Mr. Visser states. leased next month, how much money She welcomed the increased ac- application at Monday’s Pickering ex- could use the extra cash to balance At present, money raised at a school Durham public schools are raising. countability that comes with the new ecutive committee meeting that 25 per their budgets, diverting it from school- stays there, and he says that’s how it He wouldn’t estimate what that figure reporting standards, noting it’s some- cent of the housing to be built in cen- specific uses. will remain when the new reporting might be. thing Catholic school councils are tral Pickering be affordable to moder- David Visser, the Durham Catholic method is introduced. Two weeks ago, staff and students accustomed to already. The Catholic ate- and low-income families, whether District School Board’s business su- “It stays at the school and typically at St. Isaac Jogues Catholic School in board has in place a financial software it be for purchase or rent. perintendent, suggests those fears are the principal works with the school Pickering held their major fundrais- system and procedure to account for “Wouldn’t it be nice if our commu- groundless. council and directs the money to dif- er of the year. The walkathon raised school-based funds. nity, through the growth management study, addressed affordable housing so our young people don’t have to leave the community?” Coun. Brenner Ajax woman said. Executive committee was consider- ing an OPA application that would change the urban boundary to accom- receives modate the City’s growth management study. The study calls for development in Seaton and the southern portion of the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Pre- penitentiary serve. Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick Johnson had some concerns with sentence in Coun. Brenner’s amendment. “I don’t think we’re going to achieve what we want to achieve by putting this amendment in,” he said. fatal crash His concern was that even if more affordable housing was built there was no way to guarantee it wouldn’t be Pleads guilty bought by higher income individuals and rented or sold at less affordable to lesser charge prices. Coun. Johnson said he would like to see a provision requiring own- By Jeff Mitchell ers occupy the units, but Neil Car- Staff Writer roll, director of planning, said the City DURHAM — An Ajax woman has can’t legislate people, just zoning. received a penitentiary term for Coun. Johnson said another prob- charges arising from a fatal crash lem with the amendment is that the earlier this year. market and developers ultimately dic- Ontario Court Justice Howard tate what is built. Chisvin sentenced 25-year-old Me- Ward 2 Regional Councillor Bill lissa Lahouri, of Tipton Crescent, McLean supported the amendment. to two years in custody during a “I don’t care what (Lebovic) or any court appearance in Newmarket last other developer wants,” he said. “If week. council passes an amendment this Ms. Lahouri pleaded guilty to a should be what’s carried out.” single count of dangerous driving Lebovic is one of the three devel- causing death. She was originally opers that is going to acquire land in charged with impaired care and con- Seaton through the provincial land trol of a vehicle causing death, and swap. The other two are Metrus and refusing to provide a blood sample Mattamy. by Durham Regional Police officers Ward 3 City Councillor David Pick- who investigated a crash in Ajax Jan. les said it is appropriate to support 25. affordable housing. Just after midnight on that date, “I feel there is enough flexibility and Ms. Lahouri’s eastbound Mazda creativity out there that we can make it left Kingston Road between Wicks work,” he said. Drive and Audley Road. The vehicle The amendment was passed by ex- swerved from the passing lane off ecutive committee and will go to a Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo the road and then slammed into a special council meeting Dec. 13, along backhoe that had been parked in the with the Official Plan amendment ap- area by a construction crew, court plication. heard. Joseph Ramsahai, a 38-year- old Ajax man who was a passenger in Elves have been busy the vehicle, died in the crash. All sides offer input on PICKERING — Al Harris sets these wooden items in just the right order as numerous volunteers worked hard to prepare for the Ms. Lahouri sustained minor inju- Pickering growth study Amberlea Presbyterian Church’s bazaar over the weekend. ries in the accident. All from Page A1    Greater Toronto Airports Authority the provincial government dictating to Pickering what they’re going to do,” he % said. Mr. Steele supports the GMS. OFF Wolf Mueller, who lives in the pre- 50 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE FULL PROGRAM serve, would rather not see any develop- *Expires Nov. 28/04 Excludes products ment. PICKERING “I do see quite a few areas that need to Holidays    LOCATION ONLY!!! The GTAA's Draft Plan for an airport in Pickering is now available be re-examined in both plans,” he said. for the public to review and provide comment. Every member of council also had    Q their say on the issue.     Copies of the Pickering Airport Draft Plan Report can be picked up Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dicker- at the GTAA's Pickering Site Office. The Draft Plan will also be son voted against the recommendation  available at www.gtaa.com. because of the proposed development in the preserve.     The GTAA will host the following public open house meetings: “As a councillor on a previous term on  !"#$& this council we undertook (to protect) Tuesday,Nov.23rd ...... Claremont Community Centre, the agricultural preserve in an open and 4941 Old Brock Rd. honest fashion... At the end of the day we  Wednesday, Nov. 24th ...... Markham, Box Grove Community Centre, understood exactly what an agricultural 7651 9th Line easement was going to do,” he said. Thursday, Nov. 25th ...... Uxbridge, Goodwood Community Centre, Ward 3 Regional Councillor Rick John- Highway 47 and Regional Road 21 son also voted against it. Monday, Nov. 29th ...... Pickering Recreation Complex, “I supported easements on some of O'Brien Room, 1867 Valley Farm Road that land and because of that I can’t sup- Tuesday, Nov. 30th ...... Stouffville, Latcham Hall, port this,” he said. 8 Park Drive The other four councillors voted in fa- Wednesday, Dec. 1st ...... Ajax Community Centre, vour, with Ward 1 City Councillor Kevin 75 Centennial Road Ashe absent. Thursday, Dec. 2nd ...... Oshawa, Lviv Hall, Ward 1 Regional Councillor Maurice 38 Lviv Blvd. Brenner pointed out with the City’s plan there is the option of appeal. &'()#('&+#)((),+-.) “The public still has the opportunity /0'1'+))23)-/!+4&&5 Each open house will run from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., with a to take this to the Ontario Municipal presentation at 7:00 p.m. Board if they’re not happy and that is the OPENING FRI. NOV. 26 big difference between the growth man- WHITBY II agement study and the Province’s plan,” 4160 Baldwin St. S. 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[ Hockey ] Pickering High earns Metro Bowl berth Pickering bantams Trojans crusade over His team’s strength is “offensive ball yard line. Matt Adetuyi hit pay dirt the ball and Pickering had the ball at come up short control,” and that’s going to be needed on the next play by running up the midfield after the punt. What followed Red Knights; final is PICKERING — The Pickering against St. Mike’s, he notes. middle for the score. was a 10-play drive that ended with a Panthers bantam ‘AA’ rep hockey Friday in Hamilton “They have outstanding running Trailing 7-3 at that point, it was the two-yard plunge by Adrien Charles on team owned all aspects of the play backs, a very strong offensive line. first time Pickering had trailed in any third and goal. Again, Khawaja hit on at its own recent tournament, except They’re well coached and have a good game all season. the convert to give Pickering a 17-10 in the game that really counted. DURHAM — The Pickering High program,” Martini says. “Their defense Northern tried to surprise Pickering lead. The Panthers scored 16 goals School Trojans senior boys’ football is very aggressive. “Overall, they’re an with an on-side kick, but an off-side The highlight play of the drive was a and gave up only three in five games, team is heading to the Metro Bowl. excellent team.” penalty negated the play. 17-yard pass to Gharone McLean. as they registered four wins and The Trojans face the St. Michael’s In the semis Saturday, the Trojans The Trojans took the ball 67 yards The Trojans kept Northern pinned three shutouts, at the Pickering College Blues on Friday at Ivor Wynne were the first team to land on the score in nine plays, finishing it off with a 16- in its own end for the rest of the game. Hockey Association ‘AA’ tournament. Stadium in Hamilton, with the kickoff sheet, taking a 3-0 lead as Mohammed yard pass from Darren McCloy to Troy Adam Brown and McLean both inter- But, Pickering lost the championship set for 7:45 p.m. Khawaja capped a 54-yard drive by Seivwright-Adams. Khawaja booted cepted passes, with McLean’s setting game to the Vaughan Rangers in Pickering qualified by knocking off booting a 27-yard field goal. the convert. up a single by Stephen Lopez with overtime. the Northern Red Knights 18-10 in The second quarter saw the Red The Red Knights responded with a under five seconds to play. Pickering’s Jesse Metzger opened the scoring in the first pe- semifinal action Saturday in Toronto. Knights start strong, by returning a 31-yard field goal, with the first half Following the game, Charles was riod, assisted by Cole Watkins. The Head coach John Martini predicts punt to the Pickering 44. On the next ending 10-10. named the Trojans’ most valuable 1-0 score stood up until 5:27 of the the Metro Bowl “should be a close play, Nathaniel Budhoo broke several Northern took the opening kick- player on offense, while Kyle Ezard second period, when Vaughan tied it game. We have a chance.” tackles and carried the ball to the one- off in the third, but couldn’t move was the defensive MVP. while the home team had two men in the penalty box. The teams played exciting, scoreless hockey until the end of regulation time. In overtime, Ajax public play went from end-to-end, as both teams tried to notch the winner. IT’S CHILD’S PLAY FOR OLYMPIANS Vaughan scored on another power play to capture the title. school earns In the semifinal, Pickering shut- out North York 3-0. Ryan Lee scored a breakaway goal, unassisted. ‘B’ crown as Andrew Rhodes made it 2-0 after taking a pass from Daniel Schofield. Cole Watkins scored the final goal, another soccer assisted by Metzger. In Game 1, Pickering faced the Vaughan Panthers and prevailed 4-0. Rhodes scored two goals, while Lee season comes and Schofield notched one apiece and also added two assists apiece. Chris Riches, Joe Demarinis and to a close Shawn Lant also recorded assists. Pickering gave up its only goal in regular tournament play when they defeated Cumberland 4-1 in Game 2. Once again Lee opened the scoring DURHAM — Another hugely suc- for Pickering, with Jesse Metzger cessful elementary school soccer contributing his first of three assists season came to a close in dramatic in this game. Watkins had two goals fashion earlier this month. and Schofield also scored with Kyle Walter E. Harris used a golden goal Becker assisting. in the first half of overtime to edge Watkins scored two goals and T.R. McEwen 2-1 in an all-Oshawa assisted on another as Pickering AAA championship game of the ju- won the third game 4-0 over Milton. nior boys/co-ed soccer season. Lee, Cole Crerar and T.J. Angrove Forty-five schools from Oshawa, assisted. Chris Wright also scored, from Shawn Lant, and Andrew Mc- Whitby, Ajax and Pickering were Connell, with assists to Crerar and whittled down to 10 for champion- Becker. Goaltenders Kyle Bateman ship day at Durham College. and Aaron Williams played well In an all-Whitby AA final, Sir Sam throughout the tournament. Nigel Steele prevailed 1-0 over Ormiston. Fleming and Eric Bartholomew Another Whitby school, Jack Miner, played strong games on defence. downed Bolton C. Falby of Ajax 2-1 The Panthers are in first place in in the A championship. the East Division of the York–Simcoe Ajax’s Terry Fox beat Fallingbrook League with a 11-3-1 record. of Whitby 3-1 in the B final and Eagle Dale Lee coaches the team, as- Ridge blanked Lincoln Alexander 2-0 sisted by Peter Watkins and Richard in an all-Ajax C final. Lant. The trainers are Brian Rhodes Semifinal scores were as follows: and Ray Angrove. AAA — Harris 3, A.G. Bell 1; McE- wen 4, Carruthers Creek 0; AA — Ormiston 3, Beau Valley 2 (golden [ Cheerleading ] goal); Steele 1, Lakeside 0 (penalty kicks); A — Jack Miner 2, Winchester For the Cheer 1 (golden goal); Falby 1, Attersley Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photos PICKERING — Canadian Olympic beach volleyball players John Child and Mark Heese, left and above, visited the Dunbar- 0; B — Fallingbrook 2, P.E. Trudeau fun of it ton High School Spartans recently, offering their tips on the trade. 1; Terry Fox 2, Altona Forest 0; C DURHAM — Gimme a C... — Lincoln Alexander 3, VandenBos Gimme an H... Gimme a pair of 1; Eagle Ridge 4, Grandview 3. EEs... Gimme an R. What do you have? A new sports club offering fun and fitness. The Durham Cheer Energy Cheerleading promotes healthy Battah nets his dream job on the west coast lifestyle and exercise habits, positive attitude, team dynamics and, most importantly, fun and acceptance. Former Ajacian now Making the decision to join Hofford the ice as you could when you played; the Hurricanes to Oregon and Wash- The club’s mission is to provide a in Lethbridge was an easy one, owing you have to rely on the fact that you ington State. fun, safe and healthy environment goalie coach with the to similar hockey philosophies, not to prepared them to the fullest and that “We left on a Thursday and drove 10 for girls and young women to de- velop strength, stunting, dance and mention taking his coaching skills to they know what they have to do.” hours to Tri-Cities Washington, played tumbling skills and, most of all, team the next level. Battah says he’s formed a good rap- Friday night and tied 3-3. We drove spirit and friendships. “Lindsay Hofford’s a man who’s won port with Bolland and Sorochan. four hours to Everett, Washington after By Al Rivett Competitive cheerleading is not Sports Editor at every level, he knows how to win,” “Scott is currently fifth in the league the game and got into Everett at 4 a.m. what you may think. DCE members says Battah. “He believes in team disci- in GAA (goals against average) at the to our hotel, had a pre-game skate at throw stunts, dance and tumble to AJAX — A former Ajax resident is pline, a defensive game and developing moment. Aaron is someone who’s 10 a.m., played that night in front of put together a two-and-a-half minute playing a pivotal role in keeping pucks players. Our staff played four years in the league, and 6,500 and tied 2-2, and then drove two routine full of excitement and fast- out of the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ net. is a big reason I understands it’s his last crack at play- hours to Portland, Oregon and played moving action. They aren’t cheering You won’t find Jeff Battah in the net, came here. Our ing in front of NHL scouts this season at 5 p.m. on Sunday afternoon and won for another sport or team; they though. Rather, the 24-year-old is help- GM and train- and has a very good frame of mind. 4-1. We drove six hours to Spokane, cheer for the pure fun and excite- ing the squad’s ing staff as well They both support each other and we Washington afterwards. We had Mon- ment of competition. young goaltenders perform better with as our assistant talk a lot as a trio and I think if a goal- day off, played Tuesday and lost 6-3 to Head coach and owner, Dr. Holly-Ann Detweiler, is a chiroprac- each start in the twine tent. coach Luc Theo- tender has someone to talk to and to Spokane... We returned on Wednesday tor, with specific training in sports Battah is in his first season as the ret have been deflect ideas off, it makes life easier for morning at 7 a.m. to Lethbridge.” injury, currently practicing at Lak- goaltender coach, hired this summer tremendous everyone.” Battah says the fans in Lethbridge, eridge Chiropractic and Wellness by Hurricanes head coach Lindsay Hof- in helping me So far the Hurricanes’ goaltending a city of 75,000 in Southern Alberta, Centre in Oshawa. She has seven ford. After playing in the OHA Ontario move here and tandem has been solid, helping the support the Hurricanes to the hilt. The years of cheerleading experience Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League Jeff Battah supporting each young squad to fourth place in the team enjoys playing in the state-of-the- both as an athlete and as a coach. for the Brampton Capitals for several other.” WHL’s Central Division with a mark of art Enmax Centre, which seats around In addition, she has coached gym- years, Battah finished with the team as Being in charge of the goaltenders, 7-7-6-1. Battah says the Hurricanes are 5,500. nastics and competitive trampoline a 20-year-old. Immediate following his says Battah, is a challenging job, espe- in arguably the most competitive divi- “The fans are really knowledgeable for nine years. Currently offering last season, he took up coaching. cially this season. Lethbridge’s num- sion in the league, with the Medicine and because it’s such a small town, Primary/Junior (Grades 4-8) and “It was like I woke up from a bad ber-one netminder for the past four Hat Cougars, which gave up a stingy you’re under a microscope here,” he Senior (Grades 9-12) competitive dream when I finished playing,” Battah seasons, Logan Koopmans, was draft- eight goals in its first 10 games; the says, adding the Hurricanes are cov- teams and Open Gym (ages 13 and recalls. ed by the ’s Calgary Hitmen, which possesses four ered closely by several media outlets. up), DCE is still looking to recruit new members. Girls are needed to “I was skating with my old team at Detroit Red Wings. This year’s tan- first-round NHL draft picks, and the “You go somewhere and if you played fill both teams and no experience is the start of the following season and all dem is made up of Scott Bolland, the Red Deer Rebels, which boasts Brent badly, you hear why.” necessary. If you’re new to the sport of a sudden I was coaching. I haven’t Hurricanes’ backup last season and Sutter as coach. Battah says he’s in no hurry to join and want to try without the com- looked back since.” Aaron Sorochan, who was acquired in “In our conference, four of the top the head coaching ranks, preferring mitment, Open Gym is held every Prior to joining the Lethbridge a trade. five teams are from our division. It’s instead to soak in more experience as a Sunday night. coaching staff, Battah toiled as an as- “I had a very young group behind definitely tight,” he says. goaltender coach for a few more years. For more information about the sistant for five years in the OHA Ontar- Scott Bolland... there was no true num- Coaching in the Western Canadi- “I’m only 24 and sometimes I think program, call 905-259-3579, e-mail io Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League, ber-one,” says Battah. “But, we ended an equivalent of the Ontario Hockey ‘wow, how fortunate am I to be in one [email protected] three with the Capitals and two with up going 6-0 in the pre-season. League requires a definite love of trav- of the best leagues in the world under or visit www.durhamcheerenergy. the Milton IceHawks — all under Hof- “I think the biggest challenge is to el, says Battah, as there are many road the NHL’,” he says. “It’s definitely some- com. The club is located in Anti- ford. He was behind the Brampton remember that it’s junior hockey and trips. thing I don’t take for granted. If I don’t Gravity Trampoline Inc., at 110 Scotia bench when they won a league title that mistakes will be made. You also He outlines the recent gruelling road work hard, someone else will take my Court, Unit 35 in Whitby, two blocks south of Highway 401 off of Went- during the 2001-02 season. can’t control things that happen on trip by bus earlier this season that took job.” worthAvenue. A/P PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 24, 2004 NHL season in ‘dangerous territory, says Primeau Lockout hardly lowing, coverage appears to be mini- mal, at best. registering in “It’s out of sight, out of mind,” Keith Philadelphia, San Jose says. “It’s nothing like here in Cana- da.” And San Jose? One of the few Sun By Paul Futhey Staff Writer Belt franchises that has consistently drawn large crowds and a faithful fol- DURHAM — The questions are in- lowing even during lean years? evitable. Keith Primeau knows it and “Obviously, in California, there’s so accepts it. much else going on,” says Wayne, re- In town along with his younger ferring to myriad football and basket- brother Wayne to promote a charity ball teams in the sunny state, not to hockey game at the Oshawa Civic Au- mention all the other competition for ditorium last week, Keith sounds hard- the entertainment dollar. ly surprised when discussion turns to The current environment, Keith the current situation with the National says, makes the comparison between Hockey League lockout. To say the this set-to and the previous labour work stoppage, initiated 10 weeks ago, dispute (a 103-day lockout in 1994 that is a stalemate is putting things mildly: forced a shortened 48-game schedule) the owners and players have not met like one of night and day. since Sept. 9, six days before the lock- “In 1994, my instincts told me we out began. That a protracted battle were working toward a resolution,” between the two sides was something says Keith, who was a member of the many had predicted would happen Detroit Red Wings at the time. doesn’t make it any easier, Keith says. The lack of any face-to-face discus- “It doesn’t change the frustration sion, meaningful or otherwise, paints at all, but this has been coming for a a bleak picture this time around. while now,” acknowledges the Phila- “We’re in dangerous territory here,” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo delphia Flyer. Keith says. NHLer and Whitby native Keith Primeau makes a break for the net during a charity hockey game at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium last In the meantime, with hopes of any “I fear for the season.” week. kind of season growing dimmer by the day, both brothers have been keeping busy. 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[ Benefit concert ] Canadian country music stars raise money for cancer centre

DURHAM — A Christmas concert at Oshawa Little Theatre will raise money for the new regional cancer cen- tre at Lakeridge Health Corporation. The Canadian Country Christmas Charity Concert plays the theatre Dec. 10 at 8 p.m. Featured artists include country star Sean Hogan, Diane Chase, Duane Steele, Gil Grand and Jake Mathews. Hogan was the CCMA roots artist of the year in 2003 and the independent male artist of the year in 1997. His cur- rent single on country radio is ‘Cata- lina Sunrise’. He’s organizing this first Christmas charity tour. Steele won the CCMA independent male artist in 2001 and a National Humanitarian Award from Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo the Saskatchewan Country Music As- Several members of the cast of ‘Black Comedy’ rehearse a scene from the student production at Dunbarton High School that started last night, continues tonight and ends to- sociation, Chase is the Ontario country morrow night. All are 7 p.m. shows. performer and fan appreciation female vocalist of the year for 2000 and 2002 and will release her new CD The Ride for the tour. Mathews has had a string of top-20 hits, including his latest, ‘Signs of You Everywhere.’ Grand is a multiple CCMA winner and is putting a new CD Black Comedy sheds light and together for a spring release. He and Mathews are brothers. Tickets are $20 and are available at the United Way Information Oshawa booth at the Oshawa Centre and at the box office on Dec. 10 if there are any laughter on Dunbarton stage available.

Many twists in high it will, and it certainly does in the Dun- woman. Furnival, Scott Paterson as Harold [ Bluegrass fun ] barton production. The play offers a unique perspective Gorringe, Kat Wallace as Clea, Marc school production The plot is as twisted as it is creative. in that it takes place in the dark. That Bedi as Franz Scuppanzigh and David Bluegrass Society continuing tonight Artist Brindsley Miller is awaiting the is, when the lights are on, the charac- Dines as George Bamburger. arrival of a deaf German millionaire ters are in the dark and whenever the There is also support from Courtney meets Dec. 5 and tomorrow who is buying his artwork. lights are dimmed or off, the charac- Frizzell, Kaitlyn Smith and Vanessa DURHAM — The Pineridge Blue- At the same time, he must also im- ters are in the light. Noller. AJAX grass Folklore Society has changed its — Students and teachers at press his girlfriend’s military father, The play is directed by Gary Ham- The play runs Nov. 23, 24 and 25 at 7 meeting day for December. Dunbarton High School are collabo- hide his new questionably acquired mond and Jeff Leech and stars Ory p.m. in the school’s theatre, and tickets The group, which normally meets rating on a new production, ‘Black goods from a nosy neighbour, as well Tracy as Miller, Chantelle Hagner as can be purchased at the door for $5 per on the third Sunday of each month at Comedy’. as deal with an angry ex-girlfriend, Carole Melkett, Mike Shannon as Col- person. The school is at 655 Sheppard the Woodview Community Centre, 151 Murphy’s law states if it can go wrong a burly foreigner, and a senile old onel Melkett, Maddi Fordham as Miss Ave. in Pickering. Cadillac Ave. North, Oshawa, from 1 to 5 p.m., will get together Dec. 5. The society welcomes beginners to advanced players of acoustic instru- ments, listeners, pickers and singers to Local Ajax-Pickering come out and participate in the jam and pickin’ sessions. Admission for non-members is $4 at the door. residents leave their [ Concerts ] Stephen Fearing mark on Toronto stage in concert Dec. 4 DURHAM — Singer and songwriter Stephen Fearing is the next guest of the All My Sons set in it is discovered their firm turned out Vital Spark Folk Society on Dec. 4. defective parts to the military which Fearing has been writing folk music Second World War cost many lives. Combining love, loss for almost 17 years, singing his songs and suspense, the drama has its climax and playing guitar at concerts through- DURHAM — Two Pickering actors with the reaction of a son to his guilty out Canada and the United States. His and another from Ajax are tackling father. stop in Brooklin is part of his national roles in Arthur Miller’s award-winning Performances run Thursday to Sat- tour, which started Nov. 12 in . production, ‘All My Sons’. urday evenings at 8 p.m. and Sunday He draws on numerous musical Valerie Thomas and Danny Sullivan matinees at 2 p.m. from Dec. 2 to 18 at influences in his works, including con- play Sue Bayliss and Chris Keller, in the Fairview Library Theatre, 35 Fair- temporary acoustic, folk, Celtic, country, the play, while Ajax resident Margaret view Mall Drive in Toronto. Tickets blues, gospel and jazz. He’s known for Hughes is Kate Keller. are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and his solo work and as part of the Juno- award-winning group, Blackie and the Set in the Second World War, two $15 for students. Call the box office at Rodeo Kings, along with Colin Linden and brothers running a machine shop sud- 416-299-5557 or go to www.stagecen- Tom Wilson. denly face separation and strife when treproductions.com. The show begins at 8 p.m. at Brooklin Community Hall, Cassels Road, Brooklin. It is wheelchair accessible. Tickets for each show are $16 each. Voluntary memberships are $10 per year, with members able to buy four County Town Singers discounted tickets at $14 per ticket. For membership and ticket in- formation, call Lafontaine, Whitby, at 905-430-3774, Mitchell Brothers, Brook- Channing Durity/ Submitted photo lin, 905-655-4991, Vicki in Oshawa at are on the way to Ajax Adam Davio calls this trick a late backside to fakie over the hip. He was practising his 905-432-3237 or Kerry in Newcastle at moves at Pickering Skatepark recently. 905-987-4050. Payment accepted is cash of cheque, payable to Vital Spark Folk Pre-Christmas concert The concert is Friday, Dec. 3, at 8 Society. For more information, check out p.m. at the church, 400 Monarch Ave., www.vitalsparkfolksociety.ca. is Dec. 3 at local church units 1 and 2 in Ajax. Other concerts this season include Tickets are limited and are $10 Haines and Leighton Jan. 15 and Jory AJAX — The Church of the Holy each. Pickering skater just Nash and Lori Cullen with Kendall Sul- Trinity holds a pre-Christmas concert For more information call 905-683- livan Feb, 19. featuring the County Town Singers. 3863. Wind ensemble in Brown plays the blues Nov. 28 going with the Flow festive mood DURHAM Adam Davio among “I felt good, but I wasn’t surprised,” — The Lydian Wind En- Others who will appear include Big said Mr. Davio when asked how he felt semble presents its Christmas concert Music society holds next month. Wind, Bourne, Little Bobby Chorney, skateboarders featured about being chosen. The DVD features second event Joining the choir and music director Terry ‘The Blues Daddy’ Blankley, the on promotional video Mr. Davio falling and doing tricks such Michael Onyschuk in a celebration of the Frank Zachodne Band, the Grace Trio as a crooked grind on a ledge. Christmas season are The English Hand- DURHAM — Mel Brown will head- and society president Howard Ross’s The DVD will also feature clips from bells Solo and Duet. line the fall event organized by the band, Full Count Band. PICKERING — A Pickering skater is the company’s pro skaters, including The concert is Saturday, Dec. 4 at Durham Region Music Society. This all-ages event is $5 for society among a number of amateurs featured Josh Kalis, Corey Sheppard, Josh Evin, 7:30 p.m. in the Hebron Christian Re- Brown, a native of Mississippi, has members and $10 for non-members, in a new skateboarding video. Jessie Landen, Alex Rothbauer, Ariel formed Church, 4240 Anderson St. N., in shared the stage with Etta James, Sam with the admission fee including a Chain store West 49 selected 23 am- Stagni and Pierre Luc Gagnon. Whitby. Cooke and Bobby ‘Blue’ Band. He society membership. ateur skaters for its new Flow Team The DVD’s selected skaters also re- Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 began his recording career in 1958. The society is a not-for-profit group DVD. Skaters, including Pickering’s ceived a one-year sponsorship from for seniors and students, while children He’ll appear at the society’s fall music dedicated to promoting and preserv- Adam Davio, were invited to send in one of ten West 49 shoe suppliers. under 12 are free. They are available at festival, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. at Chicago’s ing live roots music in Durham Re- a tape of their best tricks to try and The DVD will be distributed in the the door or by calling the Ensemble at Diner, Simcoe Street North, Oshawa. gion. qualify for the video. coming months. 905-666-3169. A/PP PAGE A2B4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ NOVEMBER 24, 2004

It Pays to Pay your TELL US ALL News Advertiser Carrier Art To Go show reaches out to ABOUT IT $ Do you Ajax and Pickering businesses 1000 WINNER have news Exposure the name to share of the game as different with our locations host artwork readers? We’d love DURHAM — The Durham West Arts Centre is taking art into local busi- to hear it. nesses to give artists more exposure through its new ‘Art To Go’ show start- Send it to ing this week. More than 20 artists are displaying news editor their works for a year in nine different David Stell Durham Region locations. Each host Just ask Jill Cranston of Pickering who paid her carrier and won a $1000 displays two or three works at a time, Shopping Spree in the Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser’s collection draw, which at and dedicated drivers move the pieces she chose to spend at Home Depot. The carrier on this route, Erva, also received from location to location every two a $25.00 bonus. 2nd prize winner of a $100.00 shopping spree is Gary Kermode dstell@ months. (not shown) of Pickering, which he chose to spend at Sears and our 3rd prize durhamregion. winner of a $50.00 shopping spree is Mardi Broder(not shown) of Ajax, which com “We thank the artists of Ajax Cre- she chose to spend at Zellers. To enter the draw for your chance to win a $1000, ative Arts, the PineRidge Arts Council $100 or $50 Shopping Spree, just pay your carrier the $6.00 optional delivery and the arts liaison teachers in the charge and send us your ballot which is located on your “Thank You” coupon. NEWS local high schools for supporting the Your carrier will be around to collect between December 1 - December 5, 2004. show,” says Angie Littlefield, executive “SERVICE WORTH PAYING FOR” ADVERTISER director of the centre. “It’s a great way to enhance exposure for local talent.” The centre is rekindling a tradition started here early last century, a local FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS historian explains in a press release on NOW to January 2nd 10 am - 10 pm from DWAC. A Holiday Tradition for the entire Family! “It’s not an idea new to Ajax-Pick- Over 100,000 Spectacular Sparkling Lights & motion displays ering,” says John Sabean, chairman Decorated Miniature Village “Journey to Bethlehem” “Candy Cane Forest” of the arts centre. “Doris Mills, later, Night Before Christmas Story in Heritage Home “Northern Whites” “Santa Claus Lane” Doris Speirs, rented several paintings SEASONAL PASS SALE ULLEN GARDEN from J.E.H. MacDonald in the spring Only Till November 30th News Advertiser file photo C & MINIATURE VILLAGE S of 1919. When her friends learned of SAVE UP TO Robert Hinves is one of several artists taking part in the Art To Go show. Artists’ work 25%! 300 Taunton Road West in Whitby this, they decided to follow suit. Thus Family Pass Reg. $110 NOW $84.99 will be rotated through several local locations for viewing and feedback. 905-686-1600 www.cullengardens.com was born the ‘circulating system’ of art rental whereby Mills, Bess Housser, ing Town Centre, Steakhouse at the Lucile Taylor and Mrs. K. Young rented new Deer Creek Golf Course facility, 12 paintings from such artists as Mac- Volvo of Durham, the Carruthers Creek Donald, Lawren Harris, Arthur Lismer Community Church, Mount Everest AllAll YouYou CanCan EatEat and A.Y. Jackson.” Restaurant, Siemens in Ajax and Anne The show gives viewers a way to Gold’s Medical Office. Rodney’sRodney’s OystersOysters SundaySunday BuffetBuffet offer feedback on the art at each host Among the artists taking part are site. There will be a binder showing the Carol Palmer-Spall, Robert Hinves, every Thursday starting at 4pm 10:00 am to 2:00 pm works in the travelling show, providing Pam Auguste, Sharon Steinhaus, Wal- 250 Bayly St. West • 905-426-9692 kids under 12 artist contact information as well as ter Reese, Angela Hennessey, Hazel space for written comments. Powell, Irene Leach, Anne Labelle-      $$ 9999EAT FREE The show begins Friday, Nov. 26. Johnson, Tony Johnson, Michael      (2 per adult) There will also be an information ses- Peech, Karen Welbourn, Nancy How- 9 November 27 • 9:30 pm 9 sion and social kickoff where the driv- ell, Hanneke Koonstra, Elke Clarke, The Too Drunk To Fish Band ers and participating artists attend Ian Winton, Phyllis Allison, Maureen Rock & Country TUESDAY NIGHT WING NIGHT no cover per wing with purchase of a beverage Tuesday, Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. at the centre, Killam, Phyllis Desjardins, Emily Mar- Definitely the house favourite at the ¢ Puck & Beaver. Mix of Rock, Country, NO TAKE OUT 72B Old Kingston Rd. in Pickering Vil- tin and Gladys Stokes. Oldies and Blues music that you can dance to, makes this band a must see. 45 If you have as much fun being there as lage. For more information, call the cen- the band does playing, you’ll have a Locations are Rouge Valley Ajax and tre at 905-686-7697 or go online to great time! More like music every Sunday at the Puck & Beaver with Pickering hospital, Fraser Ford in Os- www.dwac.ca for a preview of some of their open stage band jam. The night is hosted by KX96’s THE PORTLY PIPER PUB Music Director and host Pete Walker. Come on out and sing hawa, TD Canada Trust in the Picker- the images. and play your favourite tunes with the house band “Too 235 Bayly Street West 905-426-9535 Drunk To Fish” or bring your own band! The Puck & Beaver Saloon Ajax (in the Yuk Yuk’s plaza) 172 Hunt Street, Ajax - 905-426-5501 Be sure to take part in our "Beat the Puck" Fundraiser for Rose Cherry's Home for Kids! BOOKING CHRISTMAS PARTIES ASK FOR BILL OR BRAM

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Learn to make pot From 12:30 to 3 p.m., participants will pourri sachets at make table top topiaries, pot pourri sa- chets and cinnamon stick napkin rings. Saturday workshop Each craft is representative of what would have been placed throughout a Victorian home at Christmas. DURHAM — The Oshawa Commu- The cost of the workshop is $30 and nity Museum is hosting a Victorian includes supplies and a tour of the decorating workshop for fans of old- museum. fashioned Christmas, on Nov. 28. Call the museum to register at 905- Sign up and experience the delight 436-7624. This workshop is for adults and tradition of a Victorian Christmas. only. Delivering for the Future What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? A News Advertiser Carrier Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. Become a carrier Today We are currently prospecting for Carriers in the following areas: AJAX Carr Dr. Hardland Cres. Sheppard Ave. Dooley Cres. Chapman Dr. PICKERING 925 Bayly St. Brennan Rd. McKie Ct. Windgrove Sq. Woodview St. Daniels Cres. Morden Cres. Meriadoc Dr. Cognac Cres. Dodsworth Dr. Gill Cres. Clearside Ct. Barry Ave. Root Cres. Horne Ave. Ashford Dr. Old Forest Rd. Wickens Cres. Simonds Dr. 1915 Denmar Rd. Westshore Blvd. Griffiths Dr. Gardiner Dr. 1623 Pickering Pkwy. Sparrow Cir. Freeston Cres. Hummingbird Ct. Humphrey Dr. 1945 Denmar Rd. Pinegrove Ave. Strickland Dr. Chalmers Dres. Craighurst Ct. Gregson St. Highbush Tr. Hilling Dr. Falylee Cres. Hogarth St. Fletcher Ave. Patience Ln. Maple Ridge Dr. 1865 Kingston Rd. Hibbard Dr. Harley Dr. 1331 Glenanna Rd. Westcreek Cr. Ingold Ln. Adams Dr. Glen Eden Ct. 1867 Kingston Rd. Fishlock St. Admiral Rd. Lodge Rd. Everton St. Dent St. Athlane Ave. 1975 Rosefield Rd. Amaretto Ave. Freer Cres. Warwick Ave. 1370 Fieldlight Blvd. Dellbrook Ave. Carter-Bennett Dr. Rands Rd. Fairport Rd. Liverpool Rd. Oxlade Cres. Whittington Ct. 1635 Pickering Pkwy. Southcott Rd. Sabbe Cres. KinnisonCt. Major Oaks Rd. Marshcourt Dr. Bradbury Cres. Dorling Ave. Strouds Ln. Burnside Dr. McSweeney Cres. Wicks Dr. Canterbury Cres. Larksmere Cres. Seggar Ave. Plowman Dr. Fiddlers Ct. Goldenridge Rd. coles Ave. Kings Cres. Rougemount N. Leaside St. Dowers Dr. Bartlett Dr. Whitepine 1975 Memory Ln. Thicket Cres. Radom St. *Streets listed not necessarily available For more information on how to become a News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117

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This position may involve shift work. (ODAA) certification exam AZ DRIVERS and owner operators 1-877-489-6824. wanted for USA runs, Call Joe at EXPERIENCED construction la- Fax Resume for attn of: Call 905-432-6999 JAC Transportation (905)579- bourer. Please fax resume to 1- Machine Shop Supervisor 905-668-0235 5959. 905-695-1954 or email resumes Join us for a free information night on [email protected] Tuesday, November 30 at 6:30 p.m. AZ DRIVERS, Flatbeds. US runs. EXPERIENCED SHINGLER, with Service Technician (Full Time) Top rates. All stops paid. Call min. 5 years experience. Top (905)576-8600 wages, Maxwell General Contract- For delivery and maintenance of fax ing, Roofing Division, (905)404- Durham College, Oshawa campus 4549. machines and light equipment. Gordon Willey building, Room SW107 GOOD OPPORTUNITY for AZ ✓ Drivers needed. Clean abstract EXTRA INCOME NEEDED? Good Must be insurable, bondable and provide and U.S. experience. Full or part- return weekly. Easy at home work. evidence of clean drivers abstract. Contact Nancy McGuire time. Benefit package. 2 day trips Send SASE to AMH Enterprises, from Ajax. 39 cents a mile, $25 for Box 813 Chatham, Ontario N7M ✓ Service area between the GTA and [email protected] each pickup & delivery. 877-606- 5L1 Eastern Ontario. 0661. 905.721.3111 ext. 3066 MANDARIN RESTAURANT re- ✓ Excellent communication and customer quires Busperson, Kitchen Helper service skills required. www.durhamcollege.ca LOCAL TRUCK DRIVERS for tilt & Cleaner. Experience not neces- n' load and roll-off to start immedi- sary. Apply in person with photo ID Fax resume to 905-831-7146 or ately. F/T with overtime avail. Call from 2pm-5pm at 1725 Kingston Don 905-985-0656 or 905-686- Road, Pickering (Kingston/East of email [email protected] 3775 Brock Rd.) www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 24, 2004, PAGE B7 A/P

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WANTED: will pay cash & pickup $40/month. 905-243-7150 snc and two appliances included. Pay tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. trance. Suitable for one. Close to immediately. Call (416) 558-2520. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- good bedroom sets, dining room Small local class starts December 3. cable, parking and laundry facil- all amenities, Brock St./Taunton. sets, wood kitchen tables & chairs, 534 Mary St. Whitby.Bachelors, ities. (905) 723-2094 WHITBY McQuay/Rossland, near 213-4669. 1, 2 & 3 bedrooms. Clean quiet Call 905-665-7908. livingroom groups and fridges, all schools, 3+1 Bdrm. 2 levels, CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD low-rise building. Park-like setting, NORTH OSHAWA beautiful home, stoves, washers & dryers (etc). 905-683-9133 WHITBY EXCEPTIONAL 2-bed- 1 1/2 baths, garage, walkout, c/air, FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from 905-260-1123 balconies, on-site laundry, close to great location, 2 bedroom base- room apt., walk to GO, newer bldg, 5 appliances, $1300/mo+utilities. downtown. 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Telephone $650/inclusive. parking. lst/last, clean, well maintained low rise with/without garage. 3 appliances, land/Ravenscroft, care for 2 boys FREE to loving home, 6 year old, $675/month. Bachelor DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- neutered male tabby cat. Please 33 & 77 starting at (905) 428-7407 available Dec. lst. Call 416-264- building, steps to shopping, library, hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, ages 5 and 2, You will be treated wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & $425/month. Clean, no pets/smok- 7990. sauna, Children's playground close call (905)426-8002 for more info. ing, no children, first/last required. rec c/tr., transit. $1300/mth inclu- with respect and lots of perks! Call side chairs, pedestal table, dove- $978 per mo. AJAX SOUTH - newer very bright sive, no pets/smoking. Credit app. to all amenities. Fenced back- (905) 426-6219. Falby Crt., 905-259-7828 or 905-242-8370. tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for I'M A SPAYED 2 yr. old German On-site spacious raised bsmt. one OSHAWA 1000 sq/ft apt. newly required. Avail. Jan.1/05. yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- bedroom apt. A/C, jacuzzi, renovated, 2 bdm separate en- (905)427-7452 star.ca. Short haired pointer, w/pa. looking Ajax 1-BDRM walkout bsmt, Oshawa, 213-4669. for an adult only home w/ fenced superintendent Bloor/Grandview. On bus route, parking, luandry, cable, sep. en- trance, ravine. Laundry/applianc- trance, availability negotiable. es/utilities/cable included, near WHITBY, END-UNIT, 2-bedroom, DOWNSIZING: contemporary 9-pc yard. I'm only $150. but i need near shopping. New paint, carpet. some training. Call (705) 277-1077 and security. Quiet neighbourhood. No smok- $775/mo+1/3 hydro. 647-282-5517 401. $1050/month no smok- 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry diningroom table, 2 extensions; 2 ing/pets. Single professional pre- ing/pets, Available Jan. 1st. Call room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, ALTONA/HWY #2, E.C.E. beauti- high back armchairs; 4 high back Rental Office Mon.-Fri. AJAX, new beautiful large, bright, Allen 905-438-8956 no dogs. $850 plus. December 1st. ful home daycare. Full/Part-time PUGS Vet checked. $900. 3 black, ferred. $680/mo inclusive. side chairs; buffet, hutch, $3500. 1 fawn, all male. Call Sharon or 1-bedroom apartment in executive (905)925-9268, (613)253-2389, spaces available, from 3 months to (905)430-7620 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. First/last. Dec. 1st. (905)432- home, large windows, 5-applianc- OSHAWA AND AJAX - Oshawa, A-ABA-DABA-DO Nat 905-404-8466 0937, (905)767-4140 (905)430-1160 4 years. Receipts, references. Call es, High-speed internet, satellite, beautiful large 2 bedroom in a NOBODY NEEDS Judit (905)509-5802 FOR SALE. Pop, chip, candy, patio. No smoking/pets. $750+. clean low-rise, freshly painted TO RENT WHITBY- 3-bdrm Victorian, new vending machines. Ideal for offic- PUREBRED LAB PUPS, (black), 1-BEDROOM & BACHELOR first shots, wormed. Parents on (905) 686-0845 apartments available Dec. 1st. (905)427-9591. parking, laundry. Ajax - 2 bed- If you're paying $750+/mo decor, gas heat, walk to GO & MOTHER OF 2 will provide loving es. Reasonably priced. Already lo- room, Pickering Village, laundry, downtown. 2 avail.- Dec 1st & Jan care in my home near Holy Re- cated. Call (905)839-7137 site. Ready for a good home, $500 www.ajaxapartments.com Oshawa, near Hospital, Utilities AJAX, BAYLY/BURCHER, main you CAN OWN - each. Call (705)793-9566 even- and parking included. $650 + laminate floors, parking. Call 1st. $1100/mo+ utilities. 416-324- deemer School, reasonable rates, level, clean 3-bedroom. Near all (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. LET ME SHOW YOU! 8585 non-smoker, fenced yard, snacks, GOLF CLUBS Evolution FLX3 ings $575. First/last. References. 905- amenities. $1100 plus. Shared No Down Payment!! 436-6206. outings, crafts. Lisa (905)420-9180 graphite irons, 3-PW reg. shaft laundry. No smoking/pets. Avail. OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, new $250; Coleman camp stove 2 Up to $500 Move-In Allowance 1-BEDROOM basement Dec 1st, first/last. 416-788-1437. (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3-bedrooms Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. burner propane, used once $50; apartment. Living room, kitchen, available. Well maintained build- Coleman fuel lamp $20; Unique AJAX, BAYLY/SALEM, 2 bed- ing. Near all amenities. From only (905)728-9414 or ice hut heater propane electric Condominium Sized Suites full bath. Near OC. $580 plus hy- room basement, separate en- 1989 CHEVY CORSICA, 4dr, 4cyl, dro. First/last required. Available $825/mo. Call (905)723-0977. 1-877-663-1054 AJAX, room for rent, suitable for start $75; 705-328-0402 after 6 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments trance, full washroom, living room, working female. $425/mo, first/last UMBRELLA CENTRAL Daycare p.m. auto, low KMs, P/S, P/B, bucket immediately. No pets. Call separate laundry, no smok- OSHAWA Spacious 2 bedroom in [email protected] seats, console, excellent transpor- (905)576-6014. required. Use of facilities. Services is currently hiring ECEs starting at $700. ing/pets. Available Dec. lst. $675. duplex. Very clean, appliances in- Call (905)686-4126 for available positions, Durham HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- tation. Runs great. $575. Also, (905) 427-7921. ● Renovated suites 1-BEDROOM walkout apt., large cluded, parking. Fenced yard, 3 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT Region. Please submit resume fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, 1989 Chevy Astro work van, V6, newly renovated, cable, laundry, First/last required. Available Duplex, main floors, beautiful AVAILABLE in Oshawa, furnished to Brock Rd. Childcare, fax never used, still in wrapper. Cost auto, loaded, runs excellent, $500. ● Free Utilities AJAX, Hwy 2/Harwood. 1-bed- Dec.1. $750/month plus utilities. Grandview/Cherrydown Oshawa. room, bright very clean house, 905-428-3621 by Nov. 30th. $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 (905)404-8541. parking, gas fireplace, central air, room basement, separate walkout, ● Free Parking shared utilities. Hwy 2/Anderson, 905-420-1846. Magnificent view of city. share kitchen & bathrooms, run of parking. Suitable for single, work- Spectacular sunsets. 4 appliances, house, non-smoker, parking, laun- HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety 1992 DODGE SHADOW, ● Tenant free rent draw & rewards program $850/month, first/last. Immediate. ing person. Available now. No 107,000kms, 4 cyl. automatic, new 905-424-9766. OSHAWA, 1-BDRM main floor gas fireplace, fenced yard, new dry, near all amenities, Covers - best quality, best prices, ● smoking/pets. $630/inclusive, apt. $600 + hydro (gas), close to shed, double driveway, avail. $450/month. 905-424-0881 all colours, all sizes, large variety paint, new tires, e-tested & certi- Senior Discounts first/last. (905)428-2503. 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa - amenities, avail. Dec. 1st. Separ- Dec. 1st. First/last, $1050+ utilities. available. Delivery included. Cen- fied, $2,700 o.b.o. (905)579-8419 Drop by or Call for Appointment ate entrance, parking. No dogs. No pets/no-smoking, references. BIG, SUPER CLEAN ROOM for ESL/ENGLISH SCHOOL opening tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town AJAX, LEGAL 2-BEDROOM 1992 HYUNDAI EXCELL 4-cylin- home suites with full basements, Call (416)265-6226. (905)404-9489 rent - Simcoe/Olive area, Oshawa. in Whitby. Revolutionary new 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER 905-728-4993 basement, very bright, private en- Big kitchen & bathroom, available teaching system guarantees re- der, 2-door, hatchback, excellent available for rent. Private fenced trance, own laundry, cable, park- condition, no rust, clean, low kms, yards with mature trees. $999.00 OSHAWA, 1-bedroom basement, 3-BDRM main floor of house, Ste- immediately, suit quiet individual. sults faster. Pronunciation, speak- INDUSTRIAL Convection Oven ing, large windows, no smoking/no parking, private entrance, nice venson/Rossland prime location. $475/mo. Call David 905-243- ing skills, listening, test prepara- $500 or best offer. Call David at only 114,000, runs and drives like per month. 12th month free! Call dogs. $795 inclusive, first/last. new. Service records on file, very (905)579-7649 for an appointment. neighbourhood. No pets/smoking. bus route, 5-appl. C/Air, $1100/mo 5091. tion. Call to book a free sample 905-432-1382. Will trade for golf (905)428-9214 $650 all inclusive. Available imme- + 50% util. 1-year lease, Dec. 1. lesson. (905)430-8150. swing! economical and affordable to 2 BEDROOM basement apt. diately. Call 905-259-1132. (905)579-1688 Dave BLACKSTOCK - Room furnished maintain. Low insurance rates. AJAX, newly renovated 2-bdrm or not. Quiet home. NO SMOK- JAMES LUMBAR PRINTS, Limit- $2250. Certified/Emissions Large windows, cable, utilities in- basement apt. Own laundry facil- TRIDEL PENTHOUSE, 1200 sq. $$$ Mortgage Money $$$ for any cluded. Oshawa, Adelaide/Wilson. OSHAWA, NEAR O.C. 2-bedroom 3-BEDROOM BUNGALOW, ING, share kitchen, bath, laundry, ed Edition, artist proofs. Country (905)718-5032 ft. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den, nu- reason. 1st, 2nds to 100% oac. ities, separate entrance, new appli- & 1-bedroom. $750 & $700 North-west Oshawa, $1200/month parking. Available immediately. Kitchen, Secret of Well, Fireside Avail. Jan 1st. $875. (905)626- ances.. Available immediately. merous upgrades, secured en- Don't wait weeks or months for an 4026 first/last. References. Available plus utilities. Close to all amenities. Pets negotiable. $550/mo. 905- Shadows, etc. ALSO Carl Schaef- 1992 T-BIRD, 167K, great body, trance, 2-parking spaces, locker, answer. Approvals within 24-48 $900. First/last, references, non- Dec 1st. & Jan 1st. Phone 905- No smoking. Call (905)721-1361 986-0789; 905-723-7171. ESL/ENGLISH SCHOOL opening er: "Marshalling Lancasters needs trany, brakes, battery, ask- smoker (905)683-1583. too much to mention. Corner unit, hrs. whatever you require. All ap- 2 BEDROOM - Rossland/Ritson. 243-0339, 905-263-2244. in Whitby. Revolutionary new Against Stuttgart" Canadian War ing. $1000.O.B.O. (905)439-6604 balcony, immediate possession. AAA1 MANY HOUSES, Town- BOWMANVILLE Furnished room plications processed. Call Robert security system, newer well main- AJAX, newly renovated legal 2- teaching system guarantees Collections Print. (905)623-2089 Open House Sat. & Sun. 2-5 p.m. Brown at AMS at 905-436-9292. tained, clean, quiet adult-lifestyle OSHAWA, Olive/Wilson 1-bed- houses, semis & fully detached for non-smoker, clean, quiet, park- results faster. Pronunciation, 1993 GRAND PRIX, 4-door, white, 1000 The Esplanade North, Pick- bdrm bsmt. Separate entrance, room basement in bungalow. C/A, homes, also country property from ing, share bathroom, kitchen and MINK COAT. full length, size fully loaded, lean car. Must See! Toll Free 877-509-5626. Use our building. Suits retired/ mature parking, appliances, no smok- speaking skills, listening, test ering. 905-837-8062. website for faster service. working adult. Avail. Jan 1st. fridge/stove, microwave, share $1300 - $4000/month plus utilities. livingroom, $95 weekly first/last preparation. Call to book a free 10-12. $500. Antique Mantle $3,000. Call Frank (905)665-0695 ing/pets. $875/mo. inclusive. BBQ, washer/dryer. No pets/smok- In Pickering, Ajax Whitby, week required.(905)697-0760 Clock, chimes 1/2 hour. $175. www.accuratemortgates.com $885/inclusive. No pets. 905-720- First/last. Avail immediately. Call sample lesson: 905-430-8150. 2352. ing. Suit single working individual. Oshawa, Courtice, Bowmanville & (905)576-8173. 1994 OLDSMOBILE Cutlass (905)427-8229 References. $700/month utilities Raglan. Call Garry Bolen, Asso- DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, Cruiser Wagon, excellent condi- $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT avail- included. first/last. Avail. Dec 1st. ciate Broker, Sutton Group Status new apartment hotel. 42-single NEW DANBY APT sized freezers tion, certified. A great family car. - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- AJAX, WALKOUT 1-bedroom 905-728-6766 $199. New Danby bar fridges, Rebuilt engine, new exhaust etc. 4 able, Dec. 1st. all inclusive. plus basement, Westney/Hwy #2, new- Realty Inc. (905)436-0990. rooms, fully furnished, shared AUTO BAYS for rent, excellent for ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or parking. $850. 80 Williams St. W. kitchen, dining, washroom, laun- $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- snow tires on rims, $4500.00 car detailer, tires, landscaper, auto call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. ly renovated, close to plaza. Full PICKERING bottom of Liverpool ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 pliances, scratch and dent. Full o.b.o. 905-263-2730 near DT Oshawa. Call 1-866-327- washroom, 1-car parking, $750/mo dry. $420/month Heat/hydro in- PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER glass, upholsterer, etc. Simcoe N., Purchases, renewals or refinance. 7485 Rd., one bedroom basement apt. months free, then own a house cluded, cable, phone, net extra. REQUIRED for disabled female manufacturers warranty. Recondi- near University. $550/mo.+. To consolidate your debts. Lowest first/last. No smoking/pets. Avail- Sep. entrance, parking, laundry, from $600/month o.a.c. Up to tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- 1995 FORD ESCORT wagon, air, able Dec. 1st. (905)426-3845. (905)623-3327, (905)439-2993. in Brooklin. A positive, energetic (905)442-5592 rates possible for residential or 2-BDRM APTS, renovated, large just renovated, 4 new appliances, $5,000 cash back to you! Require attitude and willing to follow direc- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- p/w, p/l, 225k, certified/e-tested, $2,600 o.b.o. Call (905)434-6705 commercial.Credit issues, self em- & bright rooms, hardwood floors. AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spa- cupboards, etc. 4pc. bath, wet bar, $30,000 plus family income and EAST OSHAWA. Clean, quiet, tions. Will train. $13.33/hour, part tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- ployed, i will assess your needs. walking distance to malls, near cious apartments, quiet bldg, close $695 inclusive or fully furnished good credit. Short of down pay- professional person preferred. time. Vehicle required. tioned washers $199/up, new and Prompt, professional service. 401 exit, well maintained, quiet $825 inclusive, available Dec. 1st. ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. Share kitchen, bathroom, laundry. (905)655-6478 reconditioned coin operated 1998 MERCURY Mystique, 4dr, to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 6cyl, 5-spd, certified/e-tested Oshawa neighbourhood, applianc- and 3-bdrms $979/ $1079, avail- 905-420-1276. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- Parking avail. No smoking/pets. washers and dryers at low prices. es, lots of extras, from 1600, 1-888-732-1600 Dec/Jan 1. $450 - (905)260-1361 New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size $3,350. 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 100 FAMILIES WANTED - to able Nov/Dec 1st. (905)683-8571 PICKERING Bsmt apt, bright, spa- 4dr, 6cyl, auto, runs excellent, AJAX PLAZA - Retail space $845/month. No dogs please. Im- or 905-683-5322 fridges $399., new 24" and 30" 1000sq ft, Office space 1360sq ft. become debt free. Must have mediate. 905-665-0945. cious, close to 401 & GO, $700 in- AJAX, Bayly/Salem. 3-bedroom, FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT ranges with clock and window $1,650 as is. Both cars fully load- Available immediately. Next to mortgage and debts. Debt AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in clusive 1st/last & references, avail- main floor of bungalow, newly ren- (female preferred), $425/month @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- ed, clean/no rust. Oshawa 401. Low rates, good parking. Call Freedom Canada Inc. To Register 2-BDRM BSMT SUITE, Oshawa. Whitby, Apt. building, spacious, able immediately Call 416-414- ovated, private fenced yard. 2-car first/last includes all utilities. King- PSYCHICS reader and advisor, es and 24" frost free fridges now (905)720-0704 Mr. Harari (416)630-0111. ReMax call: 1-800-590-7203 ext. 2062. Quiet house w/small children. 7312 parking, laundry, no smoking/pets, ston Rd. Pickering. Immediate. help in all life's problems, satisfac- available. Wide selection of other carpeted, newly painted, with bal- 1999 OLDS ALERO, 170,000km. Realtron Realty. Smokers/pet-owners need not ap- cony, close to bus, shopping, all minutes to 401. $1075/shared Share kitchen/bath. (905)426-2314 tion guaranteed, specializing in new and reconditioned appliances. ply. Includes hydro, bbq, yard, PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, utilities, available immediately, Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- $8200 certified & e-tested. Call utilities included, first/last required, Large 2-bedroom basement apart- Kirk 905-261-4397. HAIR SALON, 3 stations. all inclu- parking. $795/mo. ref/1st/last. no pets, 1 bedroom $800, 2 bed- 416-986-0619 or 416-460-2853. FURNISHED ROOMS Available, ings, always private and confiden- ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 sive. Also approx. 350sq.ft. for rent 1ST, 2ND, 3RD Avail. Dec. 1st/15th. 905-448-0898 ment, separate entrance, large Walking distance to Durham Col- tial, house parties available. Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 room $900, 3 bedroom $1,025. kitchen, appliances, cable, park- AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! 0 2000 FORD FOCUS ZX3, black, suitable for Aesthetician, office or MORTGAGES Call (905)767-2565 lege. Internet access, laundry, (905)665-3222. ing, no pets/smoking. $850 all in- down, own your own home. Car- parking, utilities all inclusive. Avail- 2dr, hatch back, 5spd, A/C, mixed use. Lots of parking, good Res./Comm up to 2-BDRM. SIMCOE NORTH- Rus- NORTHERN LIGHTS, full univer- location Next to Tim Horton's, sett Ave. Good location, well main- BEAUTIFUL, SPACIOUS 2-bed- clusive, available immediately. ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- able immediately. (416)727-1607 sal Gym. Comes with arms curl AF/FM/CD. $9500 OBO. Whitby. $600 all inclusive. Avail- 100% financing. Best rates tained quiet 12plex. Utilities, heat- room apt., in very quiet well-main- (905)619-6822. mum income required per house- bench and hack squat leg-press. Call 416-819-2814. able Dec.1. (905)576-0823. possible. Credit problems? ing, cable, parking included, hold is $30,000. Please call Aure- PICKERING, 2 separate bed- All professional quality, asking tained apt. building in Oshawa. 2000 HYUNDAI ACCENT, excel- Self-employed? $890/month. No dogs. (905)576- Available Dec or Jan 1st. PICKERING Whites/Sheppard 1- lia Cosma, Remax Spirit Inc. 1- rooms for rent in quiet home, price $750. 416-771-1112. 2982. bedroom bsmt, side-entrance, 888-732-1600 or (905)728-1600, negotiable, available immediately, ALL NEW CARDLESS lent condition, $4,500 certified. No problem! $875/monthly, 905-721-0831, Call Kirk 905-261-4397 905-728-2969. laundry, 1-parking, near all amen- 24 hr. pager. near shopping & amenities. SATELLITE SYSTEMS available. OFFICE CLEAROUT - 2 used Avanti Financial 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, ities/401. Available Dec 1st/15th, Shared utilities. Female preferred. 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(905) 697-1221, Glen or First/last $425. 905-420-0081, cell thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 cludes bench. Good condition. with 4 stations, upscale main $1000/month all inclusive, first/last. 905-571-3522 plus utilities. No smoking/pets. Sue. 905-409-9495 Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- Asking $1200. Call (905)839-8559 2001 FORD MUSTANG Coupe, street location. Operator retired. Available immediately. No smok- Available Dec 1st. 416-371-3492. 9830, Scarborough (416)439- auto, V6, silver ext., charcoal int., (705) 932-2878. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, ing/pets. Near all amenities. Ajax. Shelter Canadian BROOKLIN (North Whitby). New- YOUNG PROFESSIONAL (pre- 1177. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS keyless entry, alloy wheels, spoil- first & second mortgages to 100%. Call 905-686-5782. Properties Ltd. PICKERING, BRAND new 2 bed- ly renovated, spotless, 2-bedroom ferred), beautiful extra large room, Chip installed from $125. XBOX er, bucket seats, sport package, THE EASIEST HOME-BASED From 5.1% for 5 years. 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(905) 831- credit check. $1,100/mo+utilities. First/last/references. Avail. imme- trailer box included Asking $2000. www.durhammods.com North End Bag. Winter tires included. 90K. 888-230-7531 ext.15166 sional service call (905)666-4986 7391 Ext. 241 information call (905) 686-9944. 1555. (905)434-7235 diately. 416-995-6138. Call 905-852-3698 Uxbridge. Oshawa. 905-626-0542 $11,900, call 905-579-7988. A/P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, November 24, 2004 www.durhamregion.com

AUCTION SALE

A & C ROOFING ALL PRO Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson Auction Barn Hay- SCUGOG COMMUNITY CENTRE & WINDOWS PAINTING AND TMS PAINTING don ON Sat Nov 27 @ 5 pm open @ 4pm 1655 REACH STREET, PORT PERRY & DECOR Ent. unit/glass doors, Sofa, White wicker, Bunk beds, Press MONDAY NIGHT NOV. 29TH: VIEW 6PM. SALE 7:00 • Shingles of all types, flats of WALLPAPERING back chairs/table, Group of Seven prints, Gift items, Glass Repair & Stucco ceilings Interior & Exterior Truck load of Merchandise; Partial list; & china, Tools etc. Auctioneer Don Stephenson Electronics. 49CC gas scooters, pocket bikes, Halley bikes, any size Decorative finishes & European 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 General repairs Workmanship dirt bikes, hand tools, air tools, air compressor, wrench • Soffit* Fascia * Eavestrough* 20% off for seniors sets, rotary tools & kits, gas blowers, laser levels, working Fast, clean, bench, auto body kit, hammer drills, chain saw, drills, pli- Skylights (905)404-9669 reliable service LIQUIDATION AUCTION ers, rotary drills & tools, axes etc. Feather bed duvets cov- • Financing Available o.a.c. (905)428-0081 SAT. NOV. 27th @ 10AM FOR ers & comforters, silver & gold jewelry & diamond rings, THE OLD CANADIAN TIRE STORE watches, wall & grandfather clocks, lamps, toaster ovens, • Written warranties guaranteed Tiffany lamps, metal & wood furniture, hall tables, half PORT PERRY- 1894 SCUGOG STR. - (7 A), moon tables, stands, wall scones, vanity desk, benches, • W.S.I.B. * Fully Insured P & H Painting Lift hoists, shelving, new & used plywood, stor- swords, crystal figurine, chests, shadow boxes, fish bowls & (905) 509-8980 or (905) 428- age trailers,Chev - cube vans, new inventory, vases & cabinets, wall carved mirrors, Muller 16pc. cook- Professional, pallet lifts, majority of sale being chattel relat- ware, German knives, giftware, vacuums, cutlery, decora- 8704 Experienced, ed. Check out our web site for full listing & tive & Group of Seven prints, Swarovski crystal, Chande- Reliable CLEAN MOMENT photos pollards.theauctionadvertiser.com liers, Stemware, figurines, gold glasses, luggage, porcelain Interior/Exterior Experienced European dolls 18" to 40". radio control cars & choppers, massagers, cleaning. Residential. Terms; cash , visa, debit. - no cheques too many too list. Te r ms cash, Visa, MC. only. Call for free estimate Pickering & Ajax area. POLLARDS AUCTIONS WWW.BARGAINBUYS.CA (905)686-7889 For service call & APPRAISAL SERVICES Sale by MARKHAM LIQUIDATORS & AUCTIONS 647-295-0771 (905)640-7201 www.ProcessService.ca "Clean is our 905-476-5160 middle name" *Over 40 yrs. expe., certified personal Regional Process Service property appraisers* Issuing, Service & Filing Estate Auction of Court Documents Grist Mill Auction Centre Newtonville Skip Tracing - Outside Collections AUCTION SALE M.T.O. Searches ROMEO Friday, November 26th, 5 p.m. (905)623-7895 Modern Furniture & Household Contents Selling the estate of Marion Barker of Port PAINTING Executive Carpets Co. Friends and relatives of Sunday, Nov. 28th 9:30 AM (Viewing 8:30) Specializing in Hope and the contents of an Oshawa home: Pre-finished MacGregor Auctions, Located in ORONO Duncan Phyfe-dining room furniture, corner interior and exterior hardwood/laminates. MILDRED at Silvanus Gardens. Take 115 Hwy. painting. cabinet, table and four chairs, 2 pc. chester- No store, no rent. McTAGGART to Main St. Orono & follow signs field, Burgundy tufted loveseat, bakers rack, For clean, fast and Warehouse prices. to Mill Pond Rd. gorgeous 3 pc. Ornate bedroom suite, single reliable service call Free underpad. are invited to an Auction features complete contents from a bed, chest of drawers, occasional tables, occa- Need a Handyman? M & M CONSTRUCTION Bowmanville home, most articles less that • Painting (905) 686-9128 Free estimates. sional chairs, small china cabinet, walnut Serving Durham for 18yrs. Vange 416-417-5087 OPEN HOUSE 2 years old. (Moving out of country). 3 • Flooring Additions, basements, bookcase, pine trunk, 2 door glass bookcase, • Roofing large new couch & chair sets, "L" sofa kitchen cupboard, writing table, breakfast set, bathrooms, kitchens, in honour of her couch, Lazyboy chairs, wall unit, (Temile • Foundation Repair windows, doors, vacuum, china, Royal Ducal Dinnerware, (Wet Basement) 90th BIRTHDAY Stuart), entertainment centre, TV's, DVD, cornflower, glass, hunter barker paintings, apt. roofing, decks, VCR, stereos, exceptional bedroom set 6 • Full Basement Renos. 100's of References freezer, 46" television, etc. etc. Note Auction ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Sat. Nov. 27th pcs., vanity, compuer & desk, wrought starts at 5 p.m. Preview after 2 p.m. Check the No job too small - call (905)427-4234 ★ ★ Best prices in Durham FOR YOUR ESTIMATE McGee iron kitchen set, oak table & chairs, coffee website for updates and pictures Terms: Cash, ★ Moving ★ from & end tables, several rugs, fish tank & (905)728-8973 ★ ★ Approved cheques, visa, m/c, interact ★ The Mover You ★ 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. acces., glass, china, collectables, complete AUCTIONEERS ★ C an Trust ★ at Greenwood United kitchen contents, Whirlpool stove, FRANK AND STEVE STAPLETON, A.M.S. ★ Commercial & ★ PROFESSIONAL Frigidaire fridge (2 door ice & water), NEWTONVILLE CONTRACTING ★ Residential ★ TREE CARE Church stacking washer/dryer, air con., 2 fridges, (905) 786-2244 REAL HANDYMAN ★ Large or small move ★ • Home bar stools, patio set, lights, misc. tools, 10" www.stapletonauctions.com For people with ★ Hourly or Flat rate ★ FREE ESTIMATES Greenwood, Ont. tables saw, 8 1/4" mitre saw etc., lawn- 'estate specialists since 1971' improvements limited cash flow ★ • Building renova- Packing material ★ Best Wishes Only! mower, ladder etc. Also collection of comic Garbage Removal ★ ★ tions Plumbing, Electrical, available 416-724-0942 books & action figures, lighting, 2 older • Homes repairs ★ ★ Painting, Drywall etc ★ Seniors discount ★ blanket boxes, mirrors, pictures. TESS • Chimney Note: This is a large Auction with only Tidd Estate Sales Service sweeping Call Joseph ★ FREE ESTIMATES ★ ★ 905-666-9678 ★ good quality attractive articles for sale. EXCELLENT AUCTION SALE LIC. #B16222 cell - 905-626-6247 over 20 years exp. ★ 905-426-0202 ★ Terms Cash, Cheque, Visa, M/C, Interac. Saturday, November 27th, 10 a.m. pgr- 416-530-8481 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ (905) 686-4166 BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS (see: wwwtheauctionadvertiser.com) At Tidd's Auction House At Malcolm Sale Barn MacGregor Auctions NOTE : A large selection of quality Tag Sale 13200 Old Scugog Road 905-987-2112 1-800-363-6799 items will be available for purchase at the auction DRYWALL 1/2 Mile South of Blackstock preview and day of sale. Place your ad NEW WINTER TIME AUCTION PREVIEW - Friday, November MUDDING ODD JOBS, drywall, taping, paint- ★ Sat., Nov. 27, 2004 @ 10:30 a.m. ★ 26th, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. / Sat. 9 a.m. Dir: ing, renovations and finishing at 905-683-0707 TAPING basements. Call (705) 324-1973 or Viewing Fri. Nov. 26, 1 - 7 p.m. SAT., NOV. 27 • 10:00 AM Exit 401 at Hwy#45 Cobourg. Go south to 6th FRAMING (705) 793-3082. Round Table & 4 Chairs, Fridge, Old AUCTIONS SALE of SNOWMOBILES, set of lights (King St/Hwy #2). Turn left. Fol- Call Jim Press Back Chair, Floor Model Sewing low for approx. 6 kms. Watch for signs. FUR- Machine, Electric Organ, Old Blanket ATV’s & EQUIPMENT NITURE: Tables, sideboards, (3) washstands, (905)426-2971 selling at VANHAVEN SALES ARENA, All Work Guaranteed Chest, Collection of Beanie Babies, Tin dressers and chests of drawers, pine blanket Machinery Seat, Collection of Old Oil 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge . boxes, dumbwaiter, love seats, quality white Cans, Horse-Drawn Gang Plow, Old Take Durham 23 (Lakeridge Rd) north to wicker set, rocking chair, side chairs, book- Radios, Old Scrub Board, Old Wooden shelves, table lamps, plus several pictures and Wagon Wheel, Old Platform Scales, Davis Drive West 2km or Hwy. 404 north to CHRISTMAS TREES Davis Drive (Newmarket) east 24 km. prints, plus (2) Rare oils signed R. William Cut Your Own or PreCut Spruce, Pine & Fir New Stain Glass Inserts, Glass Door James - (Cobourg Harbour - 1834) & ("Passat" Inserts, Electric Tile Cutter, Old LP SNOWMOBILES : 2001 Ski Doo MX2700, WHITBY - Thickson Rd. Exit off 401, North 8 km to Conlin Rd. then Finlander), etc. GLASS AND CHINA: In this ADVERTISE Records, Good China Dishes. 2000 Polaris 800 XCR, 2000 Polaris 800 amazing selection of glass, china, figurines, etc. East 1.5 km OR 3 km West of Durham College. BRUCE KELLETT AUCTIONS Touring, 1999 Polaris Sport 440, 1998 YOUR Free Tree Shaking & Baling. to include Approx (50) Hummel Figurines, Ski Doo MXZ 440, 1996 Yamaha VMax Royal Copenhagen, Royal Doulton "Ballad OPEN DAILY : Mon. - Sat. 9am - 6pm; Sun. 9am - 5pm 705-328-2185 or BUSINESS www.theauctionfever.com 600, 1995 Polaris XLT Sport, 1996 Seller" HN2266, Royal Crown Derby, (63) BOWMANVILLE - Waverley Rd., Exit off 401, North 18 km on Durham 57 Polaris Sport, 1992 Wildcat 700, 1990 pce. Nippon Tea set, (77) pce. Wedgwood HERE? Free Tree Baling. Free Hot Chocolate. Ski Doo Mach 1, etc. "Wellesley" china, (10) Noritake - Ireland - ATV’S: 2004 Polaris Sportsman 600, 1999 CALL YOUR OPEN FRI., SAT., & SUN: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN "Carrie" plates, Cornflower crystal, silver over- Cut your own $25 ANY SIZE tax incl. Fresh cut trees $10 & up tax incl. Friday, Nov. 26th at 4:30pm Honda Sport 400, 2000 Polaris Magnum lay, Depression glass, "RumRill" vases, Cope- REP. 325 4x4, Polaris 500 Big Boss front TREE STANDS & BAGS AVAILABLE • FREE CANDY CANES FOR KIDS 3 miles East of Little Britain on land, Limoges, Spode, Wedgwood, Noritake, TODAY Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 mount winch & dump box, John Deere Aynsley, Carnival glass, cut crystal, plus so WATSON TREE FARMS (905) 263-8858 Very large collection of Marbles, Victorian settee, 6x4 Gator front mount 4 way blade cab & much more! This is a large sale with so many AT walnut buffet, 9pc. oak dining room suite, glass top dump box, 1983 Yamaha YT125, 1992 table & chairs, wicker fern stand, 2 pine gun cabinets, unique and collectible items!!! FOR FULL 905-683-0707 round oak table & 4 chairs, drafting board, coffee & Suzuki LTF4WDX 4x4, 2001 Mango LISTING go to www.theauctionfever.com end tables, round oak pedestal table, new oak drop Dingo go car electric start, new mini bike Terms - Cash, Visa, M.C., Interac, cheque front china cabinet secretary (needs finishing), Ches- chopper, etc. w/proper I.D. Lunch avail. terfield & chair, parlour chairs, 4pc mahogany settee TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT : JD 4300 Auctioneer - Patricia Tidd. frames, futon, modern dressers & chests of drawers, Hydrostat 4WD tractor front mount hyd. 4 TIDD ESTATE SALES SERVICE antique dressers, Kelvinator & Woods apartment size INFANTS - 12 YEARS OLD way hyd. blade/separate snowblower PATRICIA TIDD - safe home envionment freezer, Frigidaire stacking washer & dryer, Hugh C. Graham Fenelon Falls milk bottles, qty. china, glass, attachment, 2000 Dodge cargo van, 1-877-863-2477 - 1-905-372-2994 - programming - personal attention Specializing in antique & estate auction sales -receipts - full or part-time household & collectable items. approx. 100,000 kms. E test/safety, 95 Ford Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers F150 4x4 6 cyl. auto/ 7 1/2’ Arctic plow. MMENZIESENZIES CCHRYSLERHRYSLER - caregivers screened, trained, receive 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain on going support, regular inspections (705)786-2183 Kubota FZ2100 4WD hydrostat front CORNEIL'S AUCTION BARN REBUILDREBUILD - Licenced by MCFCS or [email protected] mount 4 way blade cab & dump box low Saturday Dec 4th at 10:30 a.m. YOOURUR DURHAM PROFESSIONAL HOME DAY CARE 905-509-1207 hours, Mack Lander 24’ dual tandem 5th 3 miles East of Little Britain on CCREDITREDIT wheel trailer/Beavertail & ramps/self City of Kawartha Lakes Rd. 4 Auction Sale. Haydon Auction Barn Sunday Nov 28 @ contained winch, new Jinma 205 4 WD This is the third catalogue Auction of approximately Noon Viewing from 11 am. List and description avail- 350 items. The property of Jack Bunker of Lindsay. Bank says ... “NO” tractor loader 20 hp, New Jinma 284 hp 4 Antique books: County of York, Ontario - The Cana- able at auction and at www.theauctionfever.com To p WD tractor 28 hp, new Exmark Lazer Z Dave says ... “YES Remembering Our quality collectible coin and currency auction of over 150 lots dian Album Men of Canada, Canada's Patriot States- No Credit, Bad Credit, “NO PROBLEM” Loved Ones In from a private estate, include: Unc. Can. silver dollars, 26 hp front mount mower deck, 2 new man, Vernon's City of London - Hamilton and City of Proof & proof-like sets, Can bills (1937,1954,1967), 1923 Coleman air compressors, 3 propane Oshawa Directories, The Romance of the CNE, Phone DAVE Today Through the Flames & Beyond - The Life and Career DRIVE AWAY TODAY C h ri s t mas Can .25 bill, 1948 Can.silver dollar(mint), Can. silver Salamander heaters, Volt Master 5000 .50(1898,1946,1947,48,49,50), 1927 GR. Brit. Gold sove- watt gen set 9 hp, 2 new Volt Master of the Right Hon. Sir John A. MacDonald - Ballads of Cell: 905-409-7878 A Cheechako plus others. Bottles: Lindsay Soda Wa- reign, USA silver dollar (1883(o),1904,1921,1922), 1945 5500 wat gen sets, new Volt Master LR 1-888-269-1687 Trib u tes Can silver dollar (unc), USA prestige silver proof ter Works, Marble's Dairy, Lakeside Dairy - etc. Chi- Toll Free: 3000 gen sets, 1988 double snowmobile na: Handless cup & saucer - Limoges sugar bowl, www.ezautoloan.net sets(1983,84,86), 1969 Bahamas specimen note set, Japan NNowow 1970 set, 1853 Gr Brit. Penny 1750 half penny, Medallions, trailer, etc. block ornaments, etc. Colored Glass: Thousand Eye PPublishingublishing Nfld. coins, Large cents, Cal. Gold, Books of coins, N.S. 1 REC ROOM MEMORABILIA : Replica 1946 Plate, Blue Cruet with applied handle, Bride's basket, Amber & Blue pickle castor - Hobnail Open Salts, 2001 OLDS ALERO GL, auto, oonn cent (1861,62)Mint), 1843,44 Gr. Brit half-farthings, 1993 juke box (CD radio tape), cruise ship slot 3.4L, 6 cyl, air, 4dr, silver ext Can. $10 gold. Terms: Cash, Interac, Cheque I/D Note: 4 Carnival dish & bowl, Depression glass etc., Fruit w/pewter int., p.sunroof, mirrors, SSundayunday machines, tall oak captain bar stools Jars: The Rose, Burlington, Anchor, Beehive, Ameri- DDec.ec. 119,9, 22004004 % Buyer’s Premium Visa, M/C. From 401 ext. 431 at windows, locks & drivers seat, Al- Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Concession Rd (ex), traffic lights, gumball machine, old can Porcelain, Wadbury etc., Furniture: Curio Cabi- loy wheels, tinted glass, fog lamps, 1949 FORD PICKUP, all original nets, 1/2 moon table, IRON: Buggy Wrench, Hanging am/fm w/CD, 140,000 hwy. kms. truck, Great restoration project. 8, turn east at the fire hall to Haydon. Auctioneer Don pair boxing gloves, 5 string banjo, diner $2500 obo. 905-723-4136. Stephenson 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 lamp hooks, shoe shine stand on horse base, Flag $9500. certified. 905-809-4166. stools, cast iron bar tables, sports holder, Door latches, etc., Ironstone: sugar bowl, soap 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX 1986 CHEV S-10 4X4 runs good DDidid YouYou Know...Know... memorabilia & prints, wagon wheel dish etc., Lamps: Amber Hobnail lamp front, Cran- loaded, 3.4 v-6, front wd, traction great shape $3800. 905-430-8608. that if you place your lantern lights, Sony projection big screen, berry swirl hall lamp, Beaver & Maple leaf lamp font control, 4 dr. 7 pass., leather, tilt, Christmas Tribute WEDNESDAY,DECEMBER 1st: 4:45 pm 1989 CHEVY HALF TON TRUCK, concert stage lighting, big can lighting, Pictures: Lithograph, water colours, etc. Pottery: Mo- dual p/s, p/l, pw, mirrors, keyless with a colour (or black & cha Ware Open Salt, Fruit Filler Pressed Glass: Com- entry, rear parking assist., cas- V8, utility box, needs work, runs, Auction Sale of Furniture, Antiques, and pin spot lighting, fog machine, plus many sette, cd, on-star, 46,500 kil., best offer. Call Jane 905-668- white) photo, your potes, match holder, platter, goblets, cruet stand, cake 8558. Collectables for a Uxbridge home, other interesting items. Consignments stands, etc. Shades: Aladdin lamp shades, 2 Quetzal $19,500. Call (905) 571-3679, tribute will automatically selling at Neil Bacon Auctions Ltd. still welcome. (905) 439-1742 appear on our shades (signed), painted hanging glass shades, white 1 km west of Utica Terms: Cash, Visa, Mastercard, Debit gloss slant shade etc., Tins: squirrel Brand Peanut 2002 SUNFIRE. Extended milestonedurhamregion.com Butter, Pall Mall famous Cigarettes, Kellogg's Asth- warranty, black exterior, grey TO INCLUDE: Chesterfield and loveseat, kitchen suite, Sale subject to additions and deletions website ma Relief Toronto etc., This is a partial listing only. interior, 56,400km, 4cyl, auto, trac- For further information bedroom suite, TV, VCR, chests, prints, lamps, quantity of PREVIEW 8:00 am Sale Day tion, A/C, P/L with remote, collectables and glassware, plus many other interesting Jack was an avid collector & purchased articles in the 1987 FORD F150 XLT, 8 cyl., au- AUCTIONEERS: PHIL FAULKNER 60's & early 70's in the Markham, Stouffville & Ux- AM/FM/CD, spoiler. $10,500 to, 4 x 4, remote start. Box liner, please call our Classified items. Terms: are Cash, Visa, M/C, and Interac, paid in full OBO. Peter (905)626-6104 fresh paint. ATV ramps, Excellent Sales Representative & GARRY VANDERPOST bridge areas. An auction well worth attending. on day of sale. Don & Greg Corneil, Auctioneers 75 BMW 2002 ($3,500), BMW Ba- condition. Lots of new parts (bills to show). Had No holes. E-tested 905-683-0707 SALE MANAGED AND SOLD BY Phil Faulkner Auctions Inc. 1241 Salem Rd., R.R. #1, Little Britain varia ($1,800). Call (905) 841- 22 years in the Auction Profession 1041. and certified. $4,995 obo. or will Tor. Line 1-416-798-7259 NEIL BACON AUCTIONS LTD. (705)786-2183 trade for ATV or snowmobile of 905-852-9631 • 905-715-6841 for complete catalogue listing go to: BAD CREDIT? No History? Need equal value. (705) 328-0402. 905-985-1068 philfaulkner.the auctionadvertiser.com or [email protected] a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 NEED 1996 FORD F150, A-1 condition. certified & e-tested, $5,900 “SPECIAL THURSDAY SALE” SPECIAL (905)686-1677 or (647)223-8651 FINANCING? ✯ ✯ CALL BRIDGET “MANUFACTURE SELL OFF” BANKRUPTCY SLOW CREDIT 1993 AEROSTAR, 4WD fully load- ed, & yes only 115k $2999. 1996 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2004 NO CREDIT Ford F-150 $3999. 1991 Eagle GOOD CREDIT Talon $2295. Others from $1699 & up. Certified & e-tested (Kelly & 6:30 P.M. START, 5:00 P.M. PREVIEW ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES Sons since 1976). (905)683-7301 NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED or (905)424-9002 A NEW 2005 OR USED KAHN AUCTION CENTRE DRIVE 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE TODAY 2002 GRAND CARAVAN Sport, white, 6 cyl., 3.3L, p.w., p.l., air, 2699 Brock Rd. North, Pickering, Ontario (3 mile north of Hwy. 401 exit 399) CALL 24 HR. 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Oshawa Civic PILKEY, Shirley IANNARILLI, Elsie Ivy (nee Thrussell) Peacefully COME & In loving memory of a dear with her family by her side on Sunday November Auditorium 21, 2004. Elsie, beloved wife of the late Sam. Lov- Spring Home Show WORSHIP wife, mother, grandmother and great ing mother to Loretta, James, Ron, Marlene and Ri- grandmother, who passed away ta. Predeceased by her son Vincent and daughter March 2005 Special Christmas Worship November 25th, 2003 Mary Jane. Elsie will be sadly missed by her many Sections will publish grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friends and Cal Devon to book your space Our lives go on without you, family may visit at THE SIMPLE ALTERNATIVE 905-579-4473 ext. 2236 Friday December 17 and And nothing is the same FUNERAL CENTRE, 1057 Brock Road, Pickering Wednesday December 22 We have to hide our heartache (south of 401) 905-686-5589 after 1 p.m. Saturday When someone speaks your name November 27, 2004. A memorial service to cele- To advertise Your Church Services brate Elsie's life will be held at 1:30 p.m Special The special times will not return thanks to all the staff at Village Retirement Centre. Call Janice Samoyloff at When we were all together (905)683-0707, As expressions of sympathy donations to your But with the love that's in our hearts favorite charity would be appreciated. Or fax your information to You will walk with us forever DECK 905-579-4218 Richardson, Alonzo Benedict (Bud) (Flying Offi- YOUR HALLS email: Love your family cer, RCAF WWII) Passed away peacefully in the [email protected] Lord in Ajax, ON on Saturday November 20, 2004 in 31 st ANNUAL his 92nd year. Born in Atholville, NB on August 21st, 1913. Bud was predeceased by his parents Christmas Bazaar George Ambrose Richardson and Margaret Eleanor (Nellie) Butler of Atholville, NB, four brothers and & Craft Show DEATHS three sisters. He is survived by his cherished wife Saturday November 27th, of 58 years, Elizabeth Anne MacDonald; his sister 10:00 am ~ 3:00pm Margaret Ward of Moncton, NB; his three children, Betty Ann Campbell (William), of Ajax, ON, Kenneth (Margaret Trites) of Ottawa, ON, and Eleanor John- Christmas Crafts, son (Graham) of Phoenix, AZ, and his seven Grand- Gingerbread Table, children, Catherine Anderson (Derek), Sarah Trend Hot Lunches, (Clifford), Jonathan Richardson, Matthew Johnson, Colin Johnson, Elizabeth Johnson and Peter John- Poinsettias Silent Auction, son. Bud worked in the Restigouche Pulp and Grampa's Garage Paper Company pulp mill prior to joining the RCAF in 1940. He was posted to Gander NFLD for a short Country Store and much more time and in 1941 he went overseas. Bud enlisted Dunbarton - Fairport United Church as an airman 2nd Class and rose in the ranks to a SWAILES, Lucille (Lucy) On November 23, 2004. 1066 Dunbarton Road, Pickering Flight Sergeant before being commissioned as a Pi- Lucille, loving wife of the late Lawrence. Lucille was lot Officer in 1943 and later a Flying Officer. In Eng- a devoted mother who unconditionally loved her (Hwy #2 & Dixie Road) land, Bud's organizational abilities were noticed children, Marian (Bob McKay), John, Paul, (Sheila), (905) 839-7271 quickly, and he was made Transport Officer, first for Elaine (Dave), Janet (Eric Thom), James (Maria), one RCAF station, and later he was promoted to and Suzanne (Peter Berlino). Lucille will be joining Free Admission Tr ansport Officer for 6 Group RCAF with 13 stations her daughters the late Linda and Teresa. Cher- Christmas reporting to him. Following the war, he returned to ished Gramma Lucy of Laurene, Jessica, Ryan, Ke- Canada and was discharged with the Defence Med- vin, Karen, Lawrence, Katy, Caitlin, Christina, Melin- Craft & Collectible al and CVSM and Clasp. Upon his return to civilian da, Heather, Timothy, Michael, Shannon, Laura, HAYES, Daphne Yvonne. Wife of the late Rothwell Daniel and Nicholas. Adored Great Grandmother of Show "Ron " Hayes, released from pain and discomfort, life, Bud rejoined Restigouche Pulp and Paper (later VENDORS WANTED Fraser Companies Ltd.,) and worked in various ca- Jacob, Kaylee, Zachary, Brendan and David. passing peacefully away on Friday November 19th, Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE Kingsway College, Oshawa 2004 with daughter Susan (Peter), sons Peter pacities at the mill in Atholville, NB. Following re- Petition to the Virgin Mary tirement in 1976 and 2 heart attacks in 1977, he and FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- O most beautiful flower of Mount Caramel, Sunday, November 28, 2004 (Sharon) and Paul (Ellen) at her side. She was born 9090) on Thursday November 25th, 2004 from 2-4 in Rangoon, Burma, to Noreen Shelagh Sullivan his wife Elizabeth, moved to Ajax, ON to be near fruitful vine, splendour of Heaven, blessed 10am - 4 p.m. their children, and to begin another chapter in their and 6-9 pm. Mass of the resurrection will be held Please call Lisa (905)426-4676 ext.227 and James Milton Daly, and is survived by her on Friday November 26th, 2004 at 11 am. Lucille mother of the son of God, immaculate Virgin, brother Denis (Trudie), brother-in-law Roy (Chris), lives. In Ajax, he became active in the Ajax Seniors assist me in this my necessity. O star of the [email protected] Citizen's Club and was elected president for a num- was loved by all, and will be deeply missed by those and sisters-in-law Betty (Bill) and Peggy all of the who's lives she touched sea, help me and show me herein that you UK. Daphne's loving warmth, compassion and hu- ber of years. He led their fundraising efforts which are my Mother. Holy Mary, mother of God mour will be missed by those she touched espe- led to the construction of the Senior Citizen's Centre Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly be- cially grandchildren Carole, Stephen, Claire, Alison, in Ajax. At the same time, he was editor of the Karen, Justin (Holly), Ryan (Robin), Rhonda (Dave), Club's newsletter, "The Tattletales". Bud's public seech thee from the bottom of my heart to life was balanced by a deep personal faith which succour me in my necessity (make request). and Mark. The family extends gratitude to Dr. Stas, doctors and nursing staff of the Rouge Valley Health was reflected in his great patience and most happy To place your There are none that can withstand your pow- Don’t Forget Our Centre, Ajax, for their professionalism, compassion demeanour. His trademark of happy whistling will personalized In Memoriam, er. O show me herein that you are my Moth- and care. The family will receive friends at the be missed by his family and all who knew him. er. O Mary conceived without sin, pray for Classified Deadlines: MCEACHNIE FUNERAL HOME, 28 Old Kingston Friends will be received at the ACCETTONE call us who have recourse to thee( say 3 times). Tues. 2:30 p.m. Wed. paper Road, Ajax (Pickering Village) 905-428-8488 from FUNERAL HOME 384 Finley Ave., Ajax (905-428- 905-683-0707 (Ajax) Holy Mary I place this cause in your 10:30 to 1:00 on Thursday, November 25, 2004. Fu- 9090) on Tuesday November 23rd, 2004 from 6-9 hands(say 3 times). Thank you for your mer- Thurs. 2:30 p.m. for Fri. paper neral service will follow in Chapel at 1:00 p.m. In pm. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bernadette's and let one of lieu of flowers, donations to the Arthritis Society, or Church (21 Bayly Street East, Ajax) on Wednes- cy towards me and mine. This prayer must Fri. 2:30 p.m. for Sun. paper day November 24th, 2004 at 11 am. In lieu of flow- our professional be said for 3 consecutive days. Thank You to Daphne's favorite charitable organizations, The Leprosy Society, The Salvation Army, or World ers, donations to the Rouge Valley Health Centre advisors help you. for granting my request. Michelle M. Vision would be greatly appreciated. Ajax Site, would be appreciated.

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Notice of Dream along Liquor Licence Application The following establishment has applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence under the Liquor Licence Act: with author Application for Additional Facilities By Erin Fairweather Dead Heat around the world. Although Special to the News Advertiser 1211 Kingston Road, Building A the story is aimed at chil- Unit 5 & 6, Pickering (indoor area) DURHAM – Fulfilling the dren, scattered throughout dreams that we cherish is the book are brief quota- Any resident of the municipality may make a written the theme of author Susan V. tions from famous achiev- submission as to whether the issuance of the licence is Bosak’s new book “Dream,” ers, including philosopher in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents. Submissions must be received published by TCP Press of Frederich Neitzsche, and no later than December 19, 2004. Please include Stouffville. Sir Edmund Hillary, who your name, address and telephone number. If petition Bosak kicked off her 200- climbed Mt. Everest, so that is submitted to the Commission, please identify the city North American tour in the book contains additional designated contact person. Note: The AGCO gives the Ajax recently and then vis- meaning for adult readers. applicant copies of any objections. Anonymous objections ited Oshawa where she read “We picked a children’s are not considered. from her book and opened picture book format to the Dream Chest. communicate all of these The personal information gathered is collected under Children and parents big ideas about hopes and the authority of the Liquor Licence Act. The principal who attended the reading dreams and humanity. It’s purpose of the collection is to assess eligibility for the were invited to share their a very simple book with a issuance of a liquor sales licence. Copies of all objections dreams by writing them lot of layers to it,” the author are given to the applicant. The information may also down and putting them into said. be disclosed pursuant to the Freedom of Information the Dream Chest, which Bosak hopes that the book and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about this will travel with Bosak on will appeal to adult readers collection should be directed to the Manager, Licensing the tour. In each city, par- as well as children. and Registration, Alcohol and Gaming Commission of ticipants will be able to read “This is a book that makes Ontario at the address, telephone numbers or e-mail the dreams of others when kids think, that encourages address listed below. they share some of their discussion between parents Submissions to be sent to: Licensing and Registration, own. Bosak hopes that this and grandparents and chil- Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, will inspire people to realize dren. It gets people talking 20 Dundas Street West, 7th Floor, Toronto, ON how important our dreams about things they might not M5G 2N6. Tel: 416-326-8700 OR Toll-free in are to us all. otherwise talk about,” Ms. Ontario: 1-800-522-2876. Fax: 416-326-5555. The book tells of how Bosak said. E-mail: [email protected] experiences from infancy After the reading, 10- to adulthood go into the year-old Quinn French of creation and fulfillment of Cambridge said he liked the our dreams, and features book, and contributed his infodurhamregion.com artwork from 15 award- own dream to the Dream winning illustrators from Chest. NEWS ADVERTISER An award- winning news team

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