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Public board looks sive a manner as possible.” In the guidelines, she says at surveillance rules boards should have a formal policy governing the use of By Mike Ruta video surveillance; should only Staff Writer use cameras as a detection or DURHAM – Durham’s public deterrent tool in identified school board is creating a poli- areas of a school, and should cy around the use of video sur- not monitor students and staff veillance cameras at schools. where they would expect to Ann Cavoukian, Ontario In- have some privacy. formation and Privacy Com- Al Monks, Pickering High missioner, recently issued rules School’s principal, says school for the use of school security administration considered cameras. some of the issues addressed “The guidelines were created by Ms. Cavoukian in setting up A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo to ensure that privacy is not an its security cameras. afterthought,” she stated. “If a “We made decisions around school board is convinced, after some of that stuff already,” he consulting with students, par- says, noting areas such as Turning his world upside down ents, staff and the broader washrooms were considered off school community that a video limits for surveillance. “We’ve PICKERING –– Danny Burns enjoyed a unique look at the world recently while at Dagmar Ski Resort. Danny’s firmly surveillance program is neces- kept them in fairly general grounded once again, now that this 360 flip is behind him. sary for areas of one or more areas.” schools, it needs to be imple- mented in as non-privacy inva- ✦ See Four page 4 Pickering swims, skates to 2004 City New Year’s annual New Year’s Eve free skate for a low-key celebration,” said Blaisdale and swim, which wraps up Win- Karen Coleman, the City’s co-or- MONTESSORI event has plenty terfest. dinator of aquatics programs. School planned The City has been holding the The celebrations are at the FROM TODDLER OPEN HOUSE family skate for more than 10 Pickering Recreation Complex, Westney Campus By Danielle Milley years and the swim was added a 1867 Valley Farm Rd. from 7 to 9 20 O’Brien Crt. Wednesday January 7 at 7:00 p.m. Staff Writer few years ago. All the activities p.m. Rougemount Campus PICKERING – The City is ringing are free. At the pool, activities include 365 Kingston Rd. VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Tuesday, January 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the new year with snow cones, “It is just a way to thank the swimming, a build-an-igloo con- 223939 SSTATIONTATION SSTREETTREET igloos and face painting. community for the whole year (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) Call Head Office 905-509-5005 ✦ 12 mths - grade 8 The activities are part of the and it brings families together See Families page 5 9905-686-244505-686-2445 5 Campuses in Durham www.blaisdale.com P PAGE 2 NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, 2003 www.durhamregion.com Transportation master plan driven home

Plan was five years nicipalities, specific dates and Doug Moffatt Region Briefs the cost of road improvements in the making and lack of public consultation. joins police board DECEMBER 27, 2003 Despite these concerns, the DURHAM – Almost five years plan was passed unanimously. DURHAM – Former Scugog since it began, the Transporta- Regional chairman Roger An- mayor Doug Moffatt was tion Master Plan was finally road-building and improvement derson called the plan’s passing named the citizen appointment passed at the Region’s last 2003 projects, as well as walking and “a big step forward.” to the Durham Regional Police meeting on Dec. 17. cycling targets, and plans for The plan can be viewed online Services Board at Durham The 100-page document out- public transit. at www.region.durham.on.ca or council’s last meeting of 2003, lines Durham’s transportation The document also sets goals be picked up free of charge at on Dec. 17. goals, needs and plans for the such as reducing cars on the the Durham Region clerk’s de- Mr. Moffatt, who previous next 20 years. road by 15 per cent by 2021. partment. served on the board while MARK HOLLAND It includes cost estimates and Concerns were raised about For more information, call mayor, will receive $7,000 a year The people’s ‘voice’. proposed timing for major communication between mu- 905-668-7711. for the position. Justice for Holland Pickering councillor joins police board

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St. Mary team have become a better person which St. Mary students raise has entire and have made a difference in pledges from family and friends other people’s lives.” and then have a big sleepover in school involved The team shows no signs of the school. Students and teach- slowing down; they are con- ers participating in the event By Brady Doyle stantly coming up with new fast for 25 hours. They are able Special to the News Advertiser projects and planning for their to have juice and Popsicles and PICKERING — St. Mary stu- biggest project in the new year, take part in activities through- dents have reached out to the the 25-Hour Famine. out the night. At the end of the community to do their part for “There is always work to do in famine, they are treated to a less-fortunate areas around the our group,” says Gina-Marie. buffet breakfast. world. “One of my ideas was for the Monies raised from this event Since St. Mary Catholic Sec- well project in Africa so I would fund projects like sponsoring ondary School was opened in spend most of my time with children in India and students 1987, the School Outreach team that project along with prepar- in Haiti. has been a part of its tradition. ing for upcoming projects such Currently, Tanya Baglole and as the 25-Hour Famine.” 10 to 15 students are continuing “The 25-Hour Famine is the tradition and putting the A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo one of our bigger projects St. Mary motto, ‘To love and to The members of the St. Mary Outreach team are constantly doing their part each year,” adds Mrs. serve,’ into effect. to help members of the community in need. They include teacher Tanya Baglole, an English teacher. “The outreach program al- Baglole, back, and students, from left, Gina-Marie Pereira, Michael McLaughlin “We are hoping to raise ways has something going on, and Dan Di Pede. between $7,000 and $10,000 recently we had three projects structed in an African village so “I have learned so much which is most of our money on the go,” says Gina-Marie people there could enjoy clean about the world in this pro- for the year.” Pereira, a Grade 10 student. water. gram,” says Gina-Marie. “I feel I The famine is a project in “There is always work to be done so you have to be really BLOWOUT committed.” Members of this extracurric- ular program meet every NO GST Wednesday to come up with or Don’t pay until 2005 ideas to aid existing charity projects. The students were in the midst of wrapping up for the Even holidays last week. Each home- room was given a family to sponsor. Classes were told the size of a family, the gender and age of the kids and then they donated as much as possible to Santa ensure less-fortunate families are given a memorable Christ- loves a bargain! mas day. Donations were then made in the form of toys and presents and necessities such Pick up where Santa left off! as toothbrushes and paste, Boxing Week Shopping Hours shampoo and food. Along with organizing the Christmas outreach drive, the Friday, December 26th - Boxing Day team recently raised close to 8:00am-9:00pm $1,000 for the Durham Humane Society. Organizers collected Saturday, December 27th spare change from students 10:00am-6:00pm $3149 99 $3149 99 and sold tickets for a raffle of Raptors basketball tickets. Sunday, December 28th The Outreach team also col- 11:00am-6:00pm lected for a project in Haiti and was able to have a well con- Monday, December 29th 10:00am-9:00pm Tuesday, December 30th How long 10:00am-9:00pm has it been? Wednesday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 10:00am-5:00pm Thursday, January 1st, 2004 - New Year’s Day Santa Claus Mall Closed from the North Pole 10 MINUTE OIL CHANGE CENTRE 99 $299 99 NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED, $649 WARRANTY APPROVED FREE OIL CHANGE SPECIAL FLASHLIGHT with ba with tte OIL & FILTER e rie Oil C ve s h ry CHANGE Valu an from e ge $4 .99* .99 $ 10W30 PENNZOIL $2 extra for 5W30 OIL 21 99 Includes 21 PT. Inspection $259 99 Oil change recommended every 3 months $349 or 5,000 km. COUPON EXPIRES January 31/04 900 Champlain Ave., Oshawa RADIATOR $ .95 1-800-642-4561 or (905) 723-5211 FLUSH & FILL * Financing available OAC. Administration fee of $49.95 and SPECIAL from 39 taxes, due at the time of purchase or credit equal to the GST. OFFER EXPIRES JANUARY 31/04

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✦ Four from page 1 Patricia Manson, education di- rector at the Durham Catholic Dis- ONON SALESALE The school had one camera eye- trict School School Board, says the ing portables for vandalism activi- board has no such policy and isn’t EVERY DOOR CRASHER ty before a student, about two planning to create one. years ago, fired a gun in the “It really hasn’t been an issue, a DEPARTMENT school’s foyer. As a result, three concern here,” she says. SAVE $200 more were added: one in the foyer, The board does not have any se- ON SALE and two outside of the school. Two curity cameras in schools, she says. COLEMANCOLEMAN cameras are fixed, two scan from There are external cameras at the 99 4040 QRT.QRT. COOLERCOOLER side to side, and each records what board’s newest high schools, All THERMOELECTRICTHERMOELECTRIC it sees. Saints and Notre Dame Catholic 69 “Four isn’t enough to do a good secondary schools, in Whitby and MINIMINI FRIDGEFRIDGE surveillance job at a school,” says Ajax, respectively, says Ms. Man- REG 269.99 Mr. Monks, who estimates he’d son. REG 269.99 need another 20. Ms. Pidwerbecki says it costs Andrea Pidwerbecki, the about $30,000 to set up a video sur- Durham District School Board’s veillance system in a high school. communications manager, says “(Security cameras) don’t re- seven board high schools, the Whit- place adult supervision in our by education centre and the Ajax schools,” she emphasizes. maintenance shop have surveil- “It’s another tool in our tool box SHIMANO lance cameras. to protect our students, staff and UP % “Generally speaking they’re on property.” TO OFF UPUP RODS the outside of schools, on the Mr. Monks agrees. Two of the 60 perimeter,” she says. “Any that are PHS cameras can zoom in and de- TOTO FROMFROM 99 in schools are placed in hallways.” tect, for example, a license plate FLEECE 9 The board’s safety and security number. committee was already working on However the camera isn’t always a policy for the use of security cam- in the right place at the right time UP % %% eras, says Ms. Pidwerbecki, noting to detect something. TO OFF it should be in place by the end of “At our school, the biggest differ- 50 this school year. ence is that the kids got involved,” “The guidelines that were put he says, noting at one time stu- ON COLEMAN out the other day are helpful to dents were afraid to report prob- STOVES them in shaping a policy,” she says. lems. & LANTERNS offoff ROD•REELS 70 UP % AND 70 AND BOXING WEEKTO SKYLOFT COMBOS ON TO50OFFOFF s n o w s c h o o l SALE UNTIL DEC 31 “Just north of Pickering - SALE OUTERWEAR We are closer!” UP % UP % TO UP % TO60OFF 50OFF TO70OFF MARINE AGES 5 & UNDER BACKPACKSBACKPACKS FOOTWEAR AGES 6 & ABOVE ONLY 1 CHILD ACCESSORIES MAX 6 STUDENTS PER INSTRUCTOR PER INSTRUCTOR % OFF ALL REGULAR

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A Metroland Upper-tier Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt governments Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher letting us down Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising We need investment, not cash freezes Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook hey have both come to power amid great expectations. Office Manager But since Paul Martin and Dalton McGuinty took the Cheryl Haines reins as leaders of Canada and Ontario respectively, we Janice O’Neil T Composing Managers have all been disappointed. Mr. McGuinty, with an overwhelming mandate on Oct. 2 in his News/Sales 905-683-5110 'Choose change' campaign, has become infamous over the past Classifieds 905-683-0707 few months for breaking promise after promise. The daily On- Distribution 905-683-5117 tario Liberal blame game is an almost laughable litany of ‘Sorry, News Fax 905-683-0386 we just don't have the money to keep our commitments. Those General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices evil Tories ran up a massive deficit and left us broke.’ 905-683-3005 There's an old saying that relates to what Mr. McGuinty and Sincerely Yours his cabinet have been doing: "Excuses are for losers." 1-800-662-8423 Didn't you win, Mr. McGuinty? Were you not prepared for a E-mail sizeable deficit, one you and your MPPs predicted several tdoyle@ months before the election? In preparing your massive 200-plus durhamregion.com promise platform, shouldn't you have taken a multibillion-dollar Web address durhamregion.com deficit into consideration? Lately, we hear the two-cents-a-litre Mailing Address gas tax that was promised for municipalities is on hold. The 130 Commercial Ave., cities need this money now for 2004 budgets and to plan for the Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 long-term. Our public transit and road systems are crying out for a cash infusion. Instead, we're told to wait. That's unacceptable. Publications Mail Sales But it fits with a pattern of broken promises Mr. McGuinty Letters to the Editor Agreement Number 1332791 has created: The Liberal platform said the party would not re- move the fixed hydro price until 2006 but, once elected, the sub- needs to offer a right-wing option, "but The News Advertiser is sidy was removed and we will pay more for electricity next year; Name calling not loony-out-there-on-the-lunatic- one of the Metroland Mr. McGuinty vowed he would roll back toll rates on Hwy. 407 fringe right wing." Printing, Publishing and but now says the contract with the private company that owns shows lack In one sentence you have designated Distributing group of the toll road is unbreakable; he promised no houses would be millions of Canadians as fringe lu- newspapers. The News of respect Advertiser is a member of built on the Oak Ridges Moraine but hundreds will be con- natics: all those who promote life over the Ajax & Pickering structed; he said he would hire thousands of nurses, cap class abortion, the more than half the popu- Board of Trade, Ontario sizes in schools and raise welfare rates but it appears we will To the editor: lation (according to the polls) who Community Newspaper wait a long time for such measures to be taken. Re: 'A right wing and a prayer,' Dec. wish to preserve the traditional mean- Assoc., Canadian Commu- In Durham, particularly, there are fears the Province will balk 14. ing of marriage, and everyone who nity Newspaper Assoc., on commitments made by the Province to extend Hwy. 407, I have never read such an insulting, would prefer Canada not become a Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- widen Hwy. 401 and provide necessary funding to keep the Uni- holier-than-thou editorial in your oth- haven for stoned youth. tario Press Council. The versity of Ontario Institute of Technology in a growth mode. Mr. erwise fine paper. You mention the Al- Name calling shows a lack of respect publisher reserves the McGuinty's the 'sky is falling' talk is not encouraging. liance Party "railing against abortion, for anyone whose opinion happens to right to classify or refuse Mr. Martin seems intent on taking baby steps rather than same-sex marriage, and the decrimi- be different from yours and is never a any advertisement. Credit giant strides. His 'Mr. Freeze' approach on all federal spending nalization of marijuana." part of good editorial writing. for advertisement limited means we can't expect much help in the short term from Ot- In the next paragraph you suggest Olive Heron to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- Ajax tawa either. It's going to be an awfully cold winter. the new Conservative Party of Canada tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- Canadian forever, eh? Are you sure? tion is prohibited. Letters Policy All letters should be typed ometime during the summer, sleep in your home, knowing that doing by any official government or neatly hand-written, in a fit of national pride and when they woke up, they would still agency. One loud and clear allega- 150 words. Each letter Sreverence to my adopted have all the rights and privileges tion that stands out is that the U.S. must be signed with a home, Canada, I wrote about the Mohamed they had before they lay down. has maintained Canada had a role first and last name or two privilege and permanence of being Apparently, that does not hold in the decision to deport Mr. Arar to initials and a last name. a Canadian citizen. Not a hyphen- Karatella true anymore. Case in point: Maher Syria, and not to Canada. Please include a phone number for verification. ated 'something'-Canadian, but a Arar, a Canadian citizen who came I hold my citizenship dear, and The editor reserves the full-hearted capital-C Canadian. from Syria as a 17-year-old. The self- put absolute faith in it on my many right to edit copy for style, My gratitude for being a Canadian o p i n i o n s h a p e r professed omnipotent United travels. I walked tall and proud length and content. Opin- citizen stemmed from my family's States government, allegedly with through many a customs line in ions expressed in letters loss of a birthright citizenship in an citizenship, gladly and gratefully the co-operation of certain Canadi- Korea, China, Hong Kong and Sin- are those of the writer and Uganda, and a Protected Person accepting it as our cloak of protec- an government agencies, deported gapore. not necessarily those of the News Advertiser. We status from the U.K. tion, our badge of achievement for him to Syria, despite requests to be I am still proud. For some of us, regret that due to the vol- I came to Canada as a boy of 12, a our hard work and honesty. Being returned to Canada. what Canada represents as a coun- ume of letters, not all will victim of Idi Amin's policy of nation- Canadian now signified perma- Our government has refused to try, as a state of mind, will always be be printed. al cleansing. After spending two nence, and prestige on the interna- fully investigate the roles of the var- far larger than the decisions of a few years as refugees in Spain, my fam- tional stage. Our friends and family ious Canadian departments in the obscure civil servants. ily finally arrived in Canada as land- in other countries viewed us as peo- violation of Mr. Arar's rights. An on- ed immigrants, courtesy of the late ple of status and good fortune. going RCMP Public Complaints in- A resident of Ajax, Mohamed Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Above all, it meant security. It vestigation does not have the teeth Karatella is the president of After five years, we took Canadi- meant you could put your kids to to probe the allegations of wrong- Grafton-Fraser Inc. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, PAGE 7 A/P Young man carries life around in box By Carly Foster sick. He felt tired all the “Everyone who knows me “If I think negative, I send Staff Writer time, was vomiting; he tries to treat me like I’m those thoughts to my DURHAM – Aaron Knox thought it was the flu. normal, not some guy with body.” has no qualms telling you Instead, he had a viral in- this in me,” he says, point- Dr. Rakesh Bhargava, a about the machine that fection that filled his lungs, ing to his chest. renowned cardiologist who keeps him alive. then his heart, with fluid. The LVAD is a temporary is helping treat Mr. Knox at The Oshawa resident, He bounced in and out of solution while Mr. Knox the heart-care research and who is 28, looks like a hospital for four months. waits for a heart. He carries coronary prevention and teenager, dressed in baggy Next, Mr. Knox suffered a little beeper so he can be rehab program in Oshawa, grey sweatpants, an Old congestive heart failure. His reached immediately if one calls Mr. Knox’s tale “a Navy T-shirt and runners, heart was so big it didn’t fit becomes available. story of hope and courage.” and toting a small black on the ultrasound screen. Life used to be about his “This is not kid’s play, knapsack over his shoul- He needed a transplant. job in a shop making sun- this is serious stuff,” he ders. A gentle ‘whoosh’ and So doctors at Toronto rooms, his wife and two said. “”He’s doing remark- ‘click’ emanates from his General Hospital implant- kids, who are 5 and 8. Now ably well...when patients body. ed a special pump into the it’s about survival and pa- get depressed, they don’t “Unless someone men- heart, a left ventricular as- tience. “I look at things dif- do as well, their recovery is tions it, I forget about it,” sist device (LVAD). Weigh- ferent now, I notice the little not as good. Mr. Knox says with a shrug. ing about three pounds and things,” Mr. Knox said, like The waiting list for a Pulling up his shirt, he re- made mostly out of titani- walking up the street to the heart is long, from 12 to 18 veals a thick gauze pad with um, the pump keeps blood video store. He spends a lot months. Mr. Knox is higher a maze of wires that snake flowing through Mr. Knox’s of time with his children. up since he’s relying on the back to a grey box and bat- body. “Ultimately, I don’t know LVAD to keep him alive. teries in his knapsack. “Now it just feels like any what’s going to happen to He never gave a second Young-looking, yes, but other part of my body,” he me, so I spend every mo- thought to organ donation the scars and machine says of the pump, which felt ment being very positive. I before. Now, though, he en- show his years. like “100 pounds” when it don’t sit at home and cry courages everyone to sign In April, Mr. Knox got was first put in. because how will that help? his or her card.

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No more plastic Examples this books cooked yams and place in a is made with equal sprinkle pear layers with for cleanup gives for leftover yams are: skillet with melted butter. amounts of sliced fresh brown sugar and chopped • They are interchange- Sprinkle with brown sugar. pears and slices of cooked walnuts. Spread yam layer Larraine able with sweet potatoes in Place pineapple slices on and peeled yams. Arrange with butter. Bake at 350 for With Durham Region’s most recipes. top of yams. Pour pineapple in layers in a baking dish, 45 to 50 minutes. ban on plastic bags that Roulston • Combine mashed juice over all and simmer hold leaves and other yard cooked yams with lemon until heated through. trimmings kicking in for recycler’s corner juice, brown sugar, salt, a • Use mashed yams in 2004, this year’s discarded dash of ground cloves, and place of pastry over pot pies Christmas trees encased in butter. Mound over canned or casseroles. Mix mashed plastic film will not be Ideas from the ‘Use-it-Up peach halves or canned cooked yams with orange picked up. Cookbook’ will help you pineapple slices. Place in a juice and rind, butter, salt Should you wish to pro- start thinking of ways to buttered baking disk. Top and pepper. Bake at 350 tect your floors from possi- utilize everything from with additional butter. until topping is slightly ble scratches and needles, cranberries to broken cook- Bake at 400 for 20 minutes. browned. NEW YEAR’S EVE find an old blanket, plastic ies. • Pineapple yams - slice • Yam and pear casserole • Full Dinner Menu • sheet, or a large piece of cardboard to drag the tree As Instructed by the Owners, who have closed this Toronto location. Reservations Accepted out of the house - or take off the plastic bag once the FACTORY CLOSE-OUT tree is at the curb. Ongoing Liquidation Sale of Since the late 1980s, Janus Flooring Corporation NEW YEAR’S DAY when Christmas tree collec- 1 Laird Drive & Millwood, (South of Eglington E) Toronto, ON tion for composting was in-

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Email: [email protected] ing they have to bag ‘em. wish you Seasons Greetings and a If a plastic-wrapped tree misses the collection, just Happy New Year remove the bag and set the Delivering for the Future tree in your backyard until spring. While awaiting the What do you call someone who runs their own business, braves summer next yard trimmings pick- heat and the winter chill, is on the job in the rain, snow and sleet, is always up, a Christmas tree makes cheerful and courteous and who brings the product right to your door every a lovely shelter for small time without fail while also trying to conquer the intricacies of math, wildlife. Trees should also science and auditioning for the first-chair saxophone in the school band? be free of all nails, hooks, and tinsel. Place the trunk A News Advertiser Carrier towards the street for easier ONTARIO GOVERNMENT handling. online at durham ’re Tommorow’s entrepreneurs, doctors, teachers and craftsmen are today’s newspaper carriers. NOTICE ••• learn skills that will last a lifetime, and earning a little money on the side couldn’t hurt either. Every year at this time I share recipes to help de- Become a carrier Today Relocation of Three Heritage Houses We crease the tremendous We are currently prospecting for Carriers The Ministry of Transportation is accepting proposals from amount of wasted food. interested individuals for the relocation of three (3) heritage in the following areas: structures located in the Municipality of Clarington and AJAX Brockman Cres. Gibson Crt. Thicket Cres. Town of Pickering. The houses will be made available to Bean Cres. Spraggins Ln. Ducatel Cres. Annland St. private individuals for relocation and restoration at their Harty Cres. Pennfather Ln. PICKERING Sheppard Ave. own cost. Details of the structures are available online Boyes Ct. McGonigal Ln. 1735 Walnut Ln. Woodview St. through the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario Web site McGregor Dr. Lankester Ln. Harrowsmith Crt. Sweetbriar Crt. (www.hips.com/ACO). The houses are described online as: McCullock Cres. Carr Dr. Clearside Crt. Woodgrange Ave. Ivers Ct. Chadwick Dr. Ashford Dr. Colmar Ave. 1) Cole Farm House, located at 5681 Acres Road, Smith Ln. Howling Cres. Valley Farm Rd. Westshore Blvd. Clarington; Werry House, Wickens Cres. Knapton Ave. Old Brock Rd. Altona Rd. 2) located at 5531 Bethesda Road, Hewson Dr. Clarington; Dagwell Cres. Majoram Dr. Wollaston Crt. Pinegrove Ave. 3) Vernacular Farmhouse Pickering, located at Preston Cr. Craighurst Crt. CORRECTION NOTICE Withay Dr. Highbush Tr. 3810 Balsam Road, Pickering. Rotherglen Rd. N. Andrea Rd. Collingbrook Crt. Hogarth St. Ventris Dr. Hayward Ln. Baylawn Dr. Duberry Dr. Copies of the proposal documents (referred to as an RFP) To our valued customers: Marsh Ln. Ambassador St. Beaton Way Parkham Cres. are available online at www.MERX.com. It is listed under Down Cres. Redmond Dr. Cloudberry Crt. Royal Rd. Construction Services as Relocation of Heritage Houses. We apologize for any Dent St. Richie Ave. Conacher Cres. Beechlawn Dr. There is a small fee for downloading these forms. inconvenience caused by an error Oldfield Ct. Foord Rd. Dunbarton Rd. Fairfield Cr. in our boxing week ad. Harkins Dr. Emperor St. Stonepath Cir. Liverpool Rd S. Interested individuals must attend the mandatory viewing Fletcher Ave. Hurley Rd. 1467 Whites Rd. 1635 Pickering PKWY on Saturday, January 10th, 2004, as follows: Fishlock St. Parish Ave. Major Oaks Rd. 1623 Pickering PKWY THE CORRECT BOXING WEEK Twigg Dr. O’Dell Ct. Geta Cir. Marshcourt Dr. 5681 Acres Rd., Clarington – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. SALE HOURS IS AS FOLLOWS: Hibbard Dr. Booth Cres. Abbot Cres. Burnside Dr. 5531 Bethesda Rd., Clarington – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 3810 Balsam Rd., Pickering – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. FRI., DEC. 26th – 10am to 4pm Lax Ave. Farley Crt. Canterbury Cres. Larksmere Cres. Cornwall Dr. Rosebank South Brands Ct. SAT., DEC. 27th – 9am to 5pm Smales Dr. The viewing is to provide information on the houses' Delaney Dr. Ashbury Blvd. Rougemount N Anton Sq. SUN., DEC. 28th – 11am to 5pm Shay Dr. condition and the proposal process, and only those Whitepine individuals attending will be eligible for consideration. MON., DEC. 29th – 10am to 6pm *Streets listed not necessarily available TUES., DEC. 30th – 10am to 6pm For more information on how to become a Further information is also available by contacting the WED., DEC. 31st – 10am to 4pm News Advertiser Carrier call 905-683-5117 Ministry of Transportation at 416-235-5489. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, PAGE 9 A/P Ease the burden of your grieving heart

Tips to surviving tree once more with those cher- loved one who is no longer with grieving too, it’s still Christmas. the holidays ished decorations from the past. you. It may mean crying through Remember not to overdo it. And if you simply don’t feel like your laughter and laughing Get lots of rest: holidays are tir- This may be the first holiday Tom putting up a tree this year, that’s through your tears, but it may ing at the best of times. And try season you are facing without okay too. also relieve the pressure of pent- to remain flexible; next Christ- your loved one. If so, the appre- Easthope Put some thought into Christ- up emotions. mas you may decide to do it all hension and dread you may be mas dinner. Think about where You may want to visit the differently. Take note of what feeling are normal. and when you will have it. Keep it cemetery and say a family prayer worked and what didn’t work for Sometimes, those old familiar Guest column simple. And don’t turn down of- over the grave, or lay a wreath. you this Christmas and use it as a carols like ‘I’ll Be Home For fers of help. Even if you have al- You may decide to place a memo- plan for next year. And be Christmas’ just intensify your experience some joy, try to un- ways been responsible for the fes- rial ornament on your tree, or sure to buy a gift for yourself, in loss. What with the music, shop- derstand that you are moving tive dinner, don’t be afraid to ac- purchase a gift for a charity for memory of your loved one. ping malls, radio and television through your grief. Bestow some cept a dinner invitation to some- someone less fortunate, in mem- It’s important to know that, commercials and overwhelming gifts upon yourself, like sharing one else’s home or, as a family, do ory of your loved one. even though Christmas is not expectations placed on that one your painful thoughts and feel- something really different and go You may want to light a memo- going to be easy and will probably day, it can become a very intense ings of sorrow with others who to a restaurant. rial candle and place it beside be very painful at times, that and overbearing season. The are sensitive to your needs or ask Plan to experience sadness your loved one’s picture, or set a doesn’t mean it can be meaning- problem is you just can’t escape for a hug when needed, or give a when the special day finally ar- candle on your holiday table as ful and therapeutic. Christmas, unless you retreat to gratitude hug to a loved one or rives. And remember that it’s im- you say a prayer in honour of a deserted island. close friend. Remember: human portant to keep your loved one’s your loved one prior to dinner. Do Tom Easthope is an author, cer- The good news is, even though touch is powerful, healing and memory alive during the holi- what you feel is best for you and tified grief educator and director your feelings may be more in- necessary. Don’t forget to laugh. days. I encourage you, as a family, don’t forget your children, espe- of the Durham Grief Resource tense and you may feel a little Humour is like internal jogging: to take some time Christmas day cially if they are young. Kids are Centre, a division of Armstrong more battle scared than normal, it’s good for your insides. More for storytelling. Talk about your kids, and even though they are Funeral Home in Oshawa. you can get through the holidays. than anything, don’t forget to cry I believe the key is to “act” when you need to. rather than “react.” Try to be re- Evaluate your personal family alistic, both socially and emotion- traditions regarding the holidays. Planning for the Rouge’s future ally. Even though there may be Because life has changed since rituals to fulfil, parties to attend, your loss, as a family you may PICKERING – Residents are ment plans, will guide the future provincial agencies, and the con- a tree to be purchased and want to alter some old traditions being asked for input on a plan of the more than 300 square kilo- servation authority to guide trimmed, food preparation and or institute some new ones. to guide the future of the Rouge metres that drain into the land and water use decisions gifts to be purchased, there are Someone else in the family may River watershed. Rouge River. that will protect and enhance ways to ease the burden for your want to cut the tree and decorate Toronto and Region Conser- Residents from the five mu- the overall health of the Rouge grieving heart. Make a plan. it, you may decide to purchase an vation and Rouge Park, in part- nicipalities with boundaries in River watershed. Address your feelings honestly; artificial tree instead, or you may nership with a task force of the watershed, including Picker- Residents are asked to submit you know yourself best. Your per- want to purchase new tree orna- stakeholders, are developing an ing, have the opportunity to par- an application by the end of De- sonal feelings should be your top ments. If you decide to use new updated plan to provide a water- ticipate in the planning process cember. Application forms are priority. Be willing to express ornaments, don’t discard your shed context for local decision at the highest level. available online at your feelings when they surface old ones; there may come a time making. The resulting plan, The plan is going to be used by www.rougepark.com or by call- and then go on. If you happen to when you feel like adorning your along with Rouge Park manage- municipalities, federal and ing 905-713-6007.

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Turning an unfinished basement into a windows exist, enlarge them. A good game table for cards or craft projects. conditioning may not be necessary; comfortable living space can be a rule of thumb to remember is this: A The electrical requirements of the space however, heating will be important in rewarding adventure. Whether you need window area should be at least one-tenth will depend on how it is used. As a colder climates. Ask a heating the extra space to accommodate an the size of the room. media centre, you’ll want ample outlets professional to look over your space and office, entertainment room or for To decorate, use light-coloured for a television, VCR player, DVD explain to them your plans for finishing growing children to use as bedrooms, paneling and paint so the space won’t player and stereo. If a computer with the basement. They may recommend you’ll need to set a financial budget and seem dreary. Don’t forget the trim work Internet access will be used in the additional ductwork and vents. If your plan accordingly. either. Moulding around the perimeter of bedroom, you’ll need ample electrical basement has any moisture, include a Planning for function is the most the ceiling or a chair rail can add a outlets there, too, along with a phone sump pump and dehumidifier in your important step in the remodeling special detail to a basement. Seating jack. Don’t forget a smoke alarm. If you plan. For wet basements, consult with process. Gather everyone who might use should be comfortable and arranged in choose the type that is hard-wired into professionals about installing a de- the space and ask them to make a list of groupings. Include plenty of storage the house, be sure to mention it to the watering system. elements they would like included into space for games, sports equipment and electrician. Before starting your renovation, check the new space. Choose common books. The space under the stairs can be Carpeting is a good choice as flooring the local building codes in your town. elements and decide if they will fit into fit with shelving for storage if closet for a basement. It adds warmth and Find out if you will need any permits or the budget. Once an overall plan is set, space is unavailable. Do try to include a muffles sound. Select a texture, color or inspections to complete your project. look at each piece of the puzzle one at a closet in a basement bedroom. pattern based on your personal style of When making an investment like this time. For example, if the basement is to For entertaining, you might want to decorating or preferences of those using into your home, keep in mind the overall be divided between bedroom space and consider the addition of a wet bar or a the space. Be sure to figure a good carpet price range of houses in your entertainment space, each will have its small kitchen. Use apartment-sized pad into the budget. neighborhood. Will this project price own special requirements for lighting, appliances and fixtures that require less Basements usually have easy access to your home out of the market? A real storage and seating. space. Cabinet space for storage and plumbing, so consider installing a full estate agent may be able to tell you. Both spaces should be comfortable countertops for food preparation and bath. It will get more use than you ever Experts suggest investing no more than and cheerful. One of the hardest serving will be needed as well. imagined. A fireplace also makes a cozy 12 per cent the value of the average elements to incorporate into a basement Lighting adds atmosphere to a room. addition to a basement room. Consult home in your neighborhood to keep you is natural lighting. Every effort should In a basement with a dropped ceiling, with your contractor as to feasibility and in a seller’s market. But if you plan to be made to include windows in the plan, recessed lighting is attractive for general cost. You may be able to work it into stay in your home for the long term, the especially in a bedroom so the occupant illumination. Floor or table lamps should your budget. satisfaction you receive from your doesn’t feel like they are living in a also be provided for reading or Basements are naturally cool, so renovation project may be worth the cave. If typical small-sized basement handiwork. Add a hanging lamp over a depending on where you live, air investment no matter what the cost. Central Vacuum Boxing Week Blowout MATTRESS ON NOW!
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MONDAY, DECEMBER 29 8297. SHUFFLEBOARD: The Ajax Se- SNOOKER/POOL: The Ajax Se- niors’ Friendship Club meets at niors’ Friendship Club meets at WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31 9:30 a.m., newcomers should ar- 9:30 a.m., newcomers should ar- DONOR CLINIC: Canadian Blood rive earlier, in the St. Andrew’s rive earlier, at St. Andrew’s Services holds a clinic at the Community Centre, 46 Exeter Community Centre, 46 Exeter Ajax Community Centre, 75 Cen- Dr., Ajax for shuffleboard. Play- Dr., Ajax for a morning of pool tennial Rd., Ajax from 10 a.m. to ers of all skill levels and experi- and snooker. Call Jack at 905- 1:30 p.m. ence are welcome. Call Jack at 683-9696 or Ernie at 905-686- NEW YEAR’S DANCE: A New 905-683-9696 or Ernie at 905- 1573. Year’s Eve dance will be held at 686-1573. CARPET BOWLING: The Ajax Se- the Uxbridge Music Hall starting ADDICTION: The Serenity Group niors’ Friendship Club meets at at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and 12-step recovery program meets 9:30 a.m., newcomers should ar- include a buffet and champagne at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist rive earlier, at St. Andrew’s at midnight. Tickets are at Books Church, 817 Kingston Rd., Picker- Community Centre, 46 Exeter Galore, Port Perry, 905-985- ing. The group deals with addic- Dr., Ajax for carpet bowling. 8645. Organized by the Highlands tions of all types, including co- Players of all skill levels and ex- of Durham Scottish Country dependency. A child-care pro- perience are welcome and help Dancers. gram is available. All are wel- will be given to first-time players. come. 905-428-9431 (Jim, in the Call Ed or Sylvia at 905-428- FRIDAY, JANUARY 2 evenings).

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905-837-1810 New Year’s Eve 2003 Come & Celebrate with us!! O’Brien Room - Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering (Diefenbaker Court to Ramage Way - Arena Entrance Everyone Welcome - Doors open at 8 pm $40 ~ Featuring ~ Sponsored by per person/cash bar Pickering Lions Club includes hats, favours, Rick Johnson’s Donations to: door prizes midnight Ajax Pickering Women’s Centre champagne & buffet County Jamboree Pickering Flames Hockey Club Special guest Allan Dollar / Mr. DJ / Aaron Solomon / Rick Cormier Non-Stop music & fun For info call: 905-649-2295 (leave message) Limited tickets - Corporate tables available Tickets available at Pickering Recreation Complex - main entrance A/P PAGE 16 NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, 2003 www.durhamregion.com How cellphones work

Millions of people all over the world use cellphones every day. These handy devices have had an amazing impact on our daily lives. It turns out that your cellphone is an absolutely amazing two-way radio.

• You know how you have to push a the tower. The tower then connects find a control channel, it knows it’s quencies, the call is connected. You button to talk on a two-way radio? A you to the normal land-based tele- out of range and displays a no-service are talking to another person on a cellphone solves this problem by actu- phone system to route the call. message. Upon powering up, the two-way radio at this point! ally having two radios working at the A typical large city can have hun- phone also transmits a registration • The cool part about cellphones same time - one to transmit your dreds of towers. Each carrier in each request, and the MTSO keeps track of happens as you’re driving down the voice, and the other to let you hear the city also runs one central office, called your phone’s location in a database. highway while talking. The tower caller. the mobile telephone switching office This way, the MTSO knows which cell you’re connected to sees your signal • The cellphone system divides a (MTSO). This office handles the you’re in when it wants to ring your strength decreasing. Another tower city into a set of cells (often thought of phone connections to the normal phone. When the MTSO gets a call for sees it increasing. To do the handoff, as hexagons on a hexagonal grid). In land-based phone system - and it con- your phone, it looks in its database to the tower tells your phone to switch the center of each cell is a cellphone trols all of the towers in the region. see which cell you’re in and picks a fre- frequencies, and the phone starts tower, and the cell might cover an • When you first power up a cell- quency pair that your phone will use using the new tower. area with a diameter of two or three phone, it listens for a control channel, in that cell to take the call. The MTSO All text and images (c)2002 How- miles around the tower. With a two- which is a special frequency that the communicates with your phone over StuffWorks Inc. All rights reserved. way radio you have to transmit direct- phone and tower use to talk to one an- the control channel to tell it what fre- Distributed by Universal Press ly to another two-way radio, but with other about things like call setup and quencies to use, and when your phone Syndicate. a cellphone you always transmit to channel-changing. If the phone can’t and the tower switch on those fre- www.howstuffworks.com www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, PAGE 17 A/P

What to do if you’re feeling “sad” this season For most of the country the coming of While there is no exact cause, the occur in the summer also. It begins in the late medical condition, if you think you winter is inevitable. For some this means a cure is very straightforward - more light spring or early summer. Symptoms of the have SAD, consult a doctor, change in mood and eating habits. This during the winter months. In severe summer version of SAD are poor appetite, preferably one that is familiar with could be a sign of Seasonal Affective cases, however, antidepressants may weight loss and insomnia. SAD. Do not attempt self-diagnosis. Disorder, or SAD. need to be prescribed. Both types of SAD may include some of SAD can be treated, so don’t let SAD is regarded as a major type of For mild cases, a light box, a device the symptoms that also occur in other kinds winter, or summer, get the best of depression. Symptoms are a loss of that provides artificial light, is of depression, like feelings of guilt, a loss of you. energy, change in appetite (especially a prescribed. Patients spend anywhere interest or pleasure in craving for sweet or starchy foods), from 30 minutes (usually in the activities you used to enjoy, tendency to oversleep, difficulty morning) to two or three hours a day feelings of hopelessness or concentrating, irritability, increased using these boxes. If the light therapy helplessness, or physical sensitivity to social rejection and an helps, it should be used until problems like headaches or avoidance of social situations (not wanting springtime, when more sunlight is stomachaches. to leave the house). It occurs seasonally, available. Light therapy is said to be As with any kind of usually beginning in late fall or early effective in 60 to 90 per cent of winter and lasting through March or April. SAD cases and improvement The symptoms of SAD come and go at the can often be seen within a Allergy, Detox & same time every year. week’s time. It is estimated that four to six per cent of If the therapy is used late in Weight Control Clinic people may have winter depression, while the day, there could be possible Take Back Your Health Today another 10 to 20 per cent may have a mild side effects. These include eye- Single appointment and/or 5-step program case of SAD. People living in the northern strain, headache, fatigue, 220 Food Test Detoxify & Cleanse latitudes, where there are fewer hours of irritability and insomnia. (no needles) Accurate Lab tests daylight, suffer from it more than those in Tanning beds should not be Mineral Analysis Great Food the southern latitudes. Women, especially used to treat SAD. 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In 2004, gion resident Tonya Lee "I don't think of it as a re- diligence, she added. her parents separated after the festival runs March 31 Williams will make a differ- ligion but as a spirituality "It's something that her illness, she stayed with to April 4. ent kind of TV appearance which I have carried with takes a great deal of home- her mother, moving first to She has a production early in the new year. me," she said. "It's a very work and discipline and England and then Oshawa company and is currently A star of the long-run- personal communication I diligence," she said. "I'm where she attended high working on a VisionTV ning soap opera 'The have with God. It's some- weeding out every day - school. Music, books and show. She's executive pro- Young and The Restless,' thing everyone should negative thoughts and ballet were her passions. ducer and director of 'Nov- Williams will appear on Vi- have." things I get caught up in." She attended Ryerson The- elette's,' a working title for sionTV's signature series What sparked it was a se- But, being human, there atre School in Toronto, got an hour-long dramedy, 'Credo' to talk about her rious illness when she was are times when she does her first commercial (for based on a play produced spirituality. It's a far cry just four years old. She was get caught up in things and milk) and eventually in Toronto. from her character, Dr. hospitalized for six months finds she's lost that centred wound up on a soap. Before Christmas, she Olivia Barber Hastings and had time to think feeling. Then she knows She's appeared in a host was heading for the island Winter, whom she's por- about mortality and life's she hasn't been doing her of other TV series and of Dominica for a break but trayed since 1990. purpose, not a common homework. movies. She runs her own will also be talking to local Tonya Lee Williams appears Williams, who came to subject for young children. "Because I believe these film festival, ReelWorld politicians and broadcast- on ‘Credo’ Jan. 6, to talk Oshawa when she was 12 "My life has taken just so things, I believe that's Film Festival, held each ers there about the value of about her faith in God. with her mother, will ap- many twists and turns. I where my success has March in Toronto and fea- locally-produced TV pro- pear on 'Credo' on Jan. 6 at from her Los Angeles home don't think there's one an- come from." turing works by visible mi- grams. 10 p.m. in mid-December, Williams swer," she said. "It's a path Born in 1967 in London, In a telephone interview talked about the program, that's very powerful." England, she moved with OSHAWA Parker Trio LITTLE hitting a high Baker’s dozen for Martin THEATRE note Sunday The following movies open in Like one of our photos? PICKERING – Coming off a local theatres series of big awards, the It can be yours Parker Trio hits the stage this week in Pickering Sunday. For photo reprint The trio, which consists Cheaper by the Dozen Audition Notice: details see ‘customer of husband and wife gospel Tuesday Jan. 6th & Wednesday Jan. 7th durhamregion.com musicians, Warren and Directed by Shawn Levy 6:30-9:30pm service’ at Shannan Parker and Starring Steve Martin, if possible prepare a song from the show The News Vanessa Young, recently Bonnie Hunt, Piper Perabo, call backs to be held Advertiser won the Canadian gospel Tom Welling, Hilary Duff Sunday Jan. 11th, 7:30 pm 905-683-5110 Album of the Year and “Hot Box” Dance Audition Song of the Year for 2003. When Tom Baker gets a job Steve Martin has the joys of a big family in Cheaper by the Dozen. Sunday Jan. 11th, 6-7 pm They are performing at offer to coach football at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Northwestern University in two are forced to find new atres this weekend is Calen- Oshawa Little Theatre Kingston Rd. at Whites Chicago, he and his wife, ways of parenting their dar Girls. 62 Russet Ave., Oshawa Road, Sunday, Dec. 28, in a Mary, move to the big city. massive tribe, but they find (Please enter at rear of building) Metroland Durham special gospel jubilee show The new digs constitute a their parenting styles aren't FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS, CLICK ON For more information contact also featuring Marlene big change for the couple always compatible. Michael Schneider at Region Media O'Neill and men's trio Be- and their 12 children, who Also opening in local the- durhamregion.com (905) 728-2160 Group yond the Veil. range from preschool-age to The evening of praise has 22 years old. With the recent a live band and congrega- publication of her long-in- tional sing-a-long. There is the-works book, Mary feels WASTE DISPOSAL SITES no admission cost, however demands outside the home a 'love offering' will be col- are taking as much time as lected at the 6 p.m. event. Tom's new job does, so the 2003 HOLIDAY SCHEDULE Santa gave you a Piano/Keyboard/Guitar/Violin/Sax...? The Region of Durham operates full waste disposal facilities in the following locations: Call Whitby School of Music (905) 666-8780 1640 Ritson Road North 1623 Reach Street Brock Sideroad 17 103 Dundas St. West, Whitby Oshawa Port Perry Brock 905-433-2050 905-985-7973 705-437-2933 Eleanor Gummer, Director M.Mus(McGill), B.Mus., FTCT, LTCL, ARCT, RMT These facilities will operate on the following holiday schedule: REM College of Examiners/email us at [email protected] Recycle Tuesday December 23 - open 8 am to 4 pm Tuesday December 30 - open 8 am to 4 pm

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PICKERING — Nikkita Holder sure was glittering following the Inter- national Youth Meet of Champions at York University last weekend. The Pickering resident and member of the Oshawa Legion Track and Field Club ran off with four gold medals in as many events at the indoor competition, three in her own juvenile division and one up a level in junior. In her specialty, the hurdles, Holder won the juvenile 60-metre race in a meet record time of 8.80 seconds, then walked back to the starting line and won the junior 60m hurdles in 8.79. She also won the juvenile 60m and 200m runs. Liliane Sparkes and Zakiya MacIntosh also had tremendous results for the Oshawa Legion club, Sparkes winning the juvenile girls' 800m and 1,500m runs and MacIntosh claiming gold in the tyke girls' 60m and 200m runs. Following are the Oshawa Le- gion meet results: TYKE DIVISION Zakiya MacIntosh: 1st 60m (8.92), 1st 200m (30.08). Nathan Forsellino: 5th 60m (9.56), 6th 200m (32.33), 2nd long jump (3.72m). Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo ATOM DIVISION Shanay Mayes: 4th 60m (8.95), 4th 200m (29.58), 1st 400m (1:07.71). Catching a breath Oshane Hylton: 1st 60m (8.83), 2nd 400m (1:11.04), 3rd long jump (3.90m). AJAX –– Ajax Aquatic Club’s Carleen Ginter moves through the water as she competes in the girls’ 9-10 100-metre individual medley. Carleen and other mem- Jason Garraway: 2nd 60m (8.86), bers of the club participated in the Giant Tiger Invitational swim meet at the Ajax Community Centre pool recently. 3rd 400m (1:12.26), 3rd high jump (1.20m). BANTAM DIVISION Jenelle McCalla: 3rd 60m (8.48), 3rd 200m (28.83), 2nd 400m (1:05.36). Brandon Choong: 4th 400m (1:06.9), 7th 800m (2:42.65). Marching into an Liam Godfrey: 9th 400m (1:10.91), 10th 800m (2:49.74). Christopher Clarke-Eldridge: 11th 800m (3:07.99), 8th 1,500m (6:09.10), 5th 3,000m (13:07.0), 11th long jump (3.33m). Olympian challenge Garraway, Godfrey, Clarke-El- dridge, Choong: 2nd 4x200m relay Local rink faces pion Peter Corner. Glenn Howard consists of Tim March, Matt vided they are no more than 16 (2:07.0). and Durham Olympians Colin Pyne, Patrick Janssen and Tyler years old as of Dec. 31. Kamayu Duggan: 7th 60m (8.80), 7th 200m (28.82), 2nd triple jump Harris foursome in Mitchell and Richard Hart are in Anderson. ••• (8.92m). a concurrent regional event. Each In the bantam girls' event is the Annandale has one team en- regional event MIDGET DIVISION event qualifies two teams for the foursome of Leslie Pyne, Lehanne tered in the Junior Mixed Heart Jessica Burke-Trebell: 5th 60m By Jim Easson Ontario finals. Legrow, Heather Bell and Stacey to Heart Charity Bonspiel at semis (8.73), 7th 200m (29.57). Special to the News Advertiser Curling with March are Blair Hogan. Thornhill Country Club on Dec. JUVENILE DIVISION AJAX — An Annandale men's Metrakos, Dave Hutchison and The bonspiel is one of the top 26 and 27. Skip is Meaghan Nikkita Holder: 1st 60m (7.87), 1st rink has a tough road ahead at Matt Critchley. youth bonspiels in Ontario, with O'Leary with Peter Stecyk, Tracy 200m (26.08), 1st 60m hurdles (8.80 - the Ontario Curling Association ••• the winning teams in each of the O'Leary and Scott March. meet record), 1st junior 60m hurdles (OCA) regionals in East York on Three Annandale teams are en- junior boys and girls events win- ••• (8.79). Jan. 3 and 4. tered in the junior events at the ning a curling trip to Switzerland. In the chase for the Scott Tour- Samantha McConnell: 2nd 60m The Jason March rink meets Toronto Curling Association The bantam side of the bon- nament of Hearts Canadian hurdles (9.39), 5th 200m (27.67). the Mike Harris rink -- the skip of (TCA) Energizer Junior Bonspiel spiel includes open, boys', and women's curling championship, Liliane Sparkes: 1st 800m (2:24), 1st the Canadian entry at the 1998 Dec. 29 and 30. girls' sections of 16 teams each. Annandale had one entry in the 1,500m (4:56.01). Winter Olympic Games in Meaghan O'Leary, Sian Cana- Curlers are eligible for the junior zone event in Port Perry recently. Angelo Lyall: 5th 60m (7.42), 5th Nagano, Japan -- in their first van, Tracy O'Leary and Kaitlin events as long as they are no Kristine Moore's rink was elimi- 200m (24.4). game. Leslie will play in the junior girls' more than 20 years old as of Dec. nated in the 'B' semifinal with a 1- T.J. Gomes: 6th 60m (7.51), 6th In addition, the eight-team, event, while Paul Boyland skips 31 in the year in which the bon- 2 record. With Moore were Laura 200m (24.5), 2nd 60m hurdles double-knockout playdown also the Annandale entry in the junior spiel is held. Similarly, curlers MacKay, Kim Bourque and Paige (8.94), 1st junior 60m hurdles features previous Ontario cham- boys' bracket. The other team may enter the bantam event pro- MacLean. (8.95). www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, PAGE 21 P

• HERBAL MAGIC • HERBAL MAGIC • HERBAL MAGIC • Tweens Storm Oshawa MAGIC HERBAL • MAGIC HERBAL • MAGIC HERBAL • MAGIC HERBAL for big ringette victory YOU WANT IT... PICKERING — The Pickering Kaitlin Trudeau, assisted by ted a pretty goal from Kay YOU GOT IT!! City Core Mechanical tween Alice McMartin, squeaked and Dawe, and returned the YOU GOT IT!! 'B' ringette team scored an one past Jaymee Ross, who favour when she set up Kay Due to an overwhelming impressive 8-1 victory over was outstanding in net. She for her second of the game, response, we are keeping the Oshawa Storm in league would get a big assist from also assisted by Rattray. The action at the Courtice Arena the stellar defence of sister final goal came from Vergara, our *60% OFF last Saturday night. Katie Ross, Amey Legere, assisted by Karen Carlton Just over a minute into the Rice and Jazmin Vergara. and Chantal Gervais. full program special on for... game, Pickering's Rebecca Kay restored the two-goal Missing from the lineup Rice, a defensive player, took lead, when she scored in the were Michelle Misketis, the feed from Samantha middle of the first frame, as- Megan McRae, Amy Dawe and Meghan Donnan sisted by Dawe and Rice. Ghataore and Heather Davy. THE REST OF for what would be the first Rice completed the hat trick Eric Ross, Paul Legere and goal in her first hat trick of with less than a minute to Dave Gervais coach the the season. Rice scored play in the first period. team. DECEMBER! again, from Jessie Kay and Dawe opened the scoring a The team is preparing for *Exculdes products. Dawe, just 70 seconds later. minute and a half into the the upcoming Holiday Oshawa got on the board a second period from Kay and Ringette Tournament in Make sure you don’t forget the most minute-and-a-half later when Blaire Rattray. Donnan pot- Markham. important person on your list... yourself! Give yourself the gift of increased self Ajax-Pickering bantams golden esteem, more energy and a healthier body. Beat back Wolves from across Ontario. They followed with a 3-1 win for tourney title The tournament victory was over the Kitchener Jr. Don’t Be Fooled By Imitations!! no easy feat, as the Raiders Rangers. Their only loss in survived two overtime frames pool play was a 2-1 setback to DURHAM — The Ajax-Picker- to finally subdue the Wolves 2- Elgin-Middlesex. ing Raiders Shoeless Joe's- 1 in the championship game. Team members are David Pickering bantam 'AAA' rep The Raiders dispatched the Jenkins, Eric Nottbeck, hockey team skated to its first Mississauga Senators to the Steven Koufis, Evan Tsiopou- tournament win in four years, sidelines with a 3-1 win in the los, Mike McFarlane, Dave 905-420-0003 905-831-1280 claiming the 33rd annual Gold semifinals. In the quarter-fi- Johnson, James Jarvis, Gar- 1163 Kingston Rd. 1235 Bayly St. Puck Tournament in Waterloo nals, Ajax-Pickering edged rett Trainor, Marcus Carroll, recently. Grey-Bruce 2-1. Matt Miller, John Harrington, PICKERING PICKERING

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N., Oshawa - 2-bedroom available Feb. lst. in management, excellent computer skills, 3-5 years and specialize in custom 877-509-5626 or Online applica- Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town www.mtb1993.com APPRENTICE required for busy tion: www.accuratemortgages.com clean, quiet bldg. $1000/mo inclu- years experience with seniors. Fax resume drapery, blinds and shudders. The Whitby automotive repair shop. home suites with full basements, sive with parking and new appli- ARE YOU THE hardworking, right candidate must have an in- Drive clean exp an asset. Please available for rent. Private fenced ances. 905-426-1161 before Jan. 9, 2004 (905)420-6030 staller certification from both BEST RATES: 1st/2nd Mortgages dependable person to complete Registration fax resume to: 905-430-3694 preapprovals, purchases & refi- yards with mature trees. $999.00 our egg-grading team. Full time attention: A. Nicholson Shade-O-Matic and Vinylbilt prod- per month. Call (905) 579-7649 for CHURCH/Hwy 2.Immaculate 2 & uct, training and certification can nances for any purpose. Bad credit position available immediately. Community Nursing Home Pickering Officer ok. Kim (905)723-7351, CSI Mort- an appointment. 3 bedroom apartments. Close to Apply in person with resume 3880 be arranged. Please call 905-666- schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 0111 for an appointment for inter- gages, 718 Wilson Ave. Suite 200, Edgerton Rd Blackstock Positions Required To r onto, 416-631-8042. 2 BDRM. Russett Ave. Simcoe N., 7391. Ext. 241 RELIABLE DZ DRIVER with expe- WORK FROM HOME Health and view between 10a.m. and 6p.m. $20.00/hr Ave. $850./$835. Good location, bright EMPLOYEES needed to fill imme- rience & clean abstract for daily Nutrition Industry. $500-$1500 P/T MORTGAGES - Good, bad and well maintained quiet 12plex. Nice CLEAN 1 BEDROOM $790 diate positions. Must janitori- egg deliveries. Apply in person $2000-$4000 F/T. Full Training FRESH AIR, exercise and more. We Train You! LICENSED MECHANIC needed to ugly. Financing for any purpose. neighbourhood, close to shopping, month, utilities included. Simcoe al/floor cleaning experience and with resume. 3880 Edgerton Rd, Provided. 416-376-7926. Suitable for students. Call for a Call Arron start immediately in extremely All applications accepted. Call bus, utilities, heating, cable, park- and Mill area, small quiet apt. own transportation. Call 905-619- Blackstock www.athome-ebiz.com carrier route in your area today. (905) 435-0280 busy shop in Oshawa. Please fax Community Mortgage Services ing included, Laundry facilities. No building. Call for and appointment. 2748 or 416-648-7220 (905)683-5117 resume to (905) 576-1996 Corp. (905)668-6805 dogs. (905)576-2982. (905)579-9890. www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, SATURDAY EDITION, December 27, 2003, PAGE 23 A/P

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Call 905-728- E., One and two bedroom units sauna, Children's playground close 1989 PONTIAC LESABLE, 3.8, 4 We are located at: chairs, Buffet, hutch, server, dove- door, loaded, under coated every 2970. available, park like setting, close to to all amenities. Fenced back- Pickering NEW 9:00 AM SERVICE tail construction. Still in boxes. downtown, low rise building, laun- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- 755 Oklahoma Drive, Pickering, ON L1W 2H4 (905) 420-3935 year since new, new alternator, OSHAWA - large two bedrooms, Rev. Dr. Morley Mitchell Cost $11,000, sacrifice $3000. new tires, new rear brakes, all new dry facilities, balcony, parking. star.ca. Open house Wed., EVERYOTHER WEEKLY SUNDAY SERVICES MORNING 416-746-0995 (Park and Bloor) from $750 Gibb / (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca Thurs., Fri. 7-9 p.m. (905) 839-1383 exhaust, as is $1,500, certified Centre 2 baths $625. (416) 818- email: SUNDAY: TUESDAY: FOR SALE - Antique 10 pc $1,900. Excellent shape. 905-372 3886 10:30 am Sunday WeSchool are 7:00 located pm Prayer at: YOU HAVE A -4720. No rust. WHITBY, 2-bedroom Basement [email protected] Brickwede Brothers diningroom apartment. Separate entrance, 755 Oklahoma 11:30 am Second Drive, Service Pickering WEDNESDAY:, ON L1W 2H4 (905) CHOICE:420-3935 suite. Table w/2 pop-up leafs, 6 OSHAWA - Non smoking one bed- laundry, cable, 4-appliances, ja- 1990 PONTIAC Sunbird, runs room, in updated century home, website: 6:30 pm Praise Explosion 7:30 pm Bible Study 9:00 AM OR chairs + wall mirror. $1500 obo. cuzzi tub, parking. $800/month. 11:30 AM EVERY Girls white wood grain desk w/ great, great condition, recently main floor Oshawa north location Available immediately No smok- www.amberleapresbyterianchurch.ca OTHER WEEKLY SERVICES passed drive clean. Only parking @ & on bus route. Refer- FOUND KEYS corner of Liverpool FRIDAY: SUNDAY bookcase, topper, chair, 6-drawer ing/pets. (905)666-3734 & Radon in Ajax on Dec 22. 7:30 pm Youth Ministry dresser w/mirror $395 obo. Call 155,000kms. Asking $1500 as is, ences, $700 plus hydro (not heat). SUNDAY: TUESDAY: obo. Call 905-261-8400, or after Call Anne (905)431-3829 (905)421-0497 905-444-9404. CHRISTMAS SERVICES 10:30 am Sunday School REV. A. 7:00CASTRO, pm Prayer PASTOR YOU HAVE A 6pm 905-4328406. OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE - LOST--PURSE at Kahn Auctions Wed., Dec. 24th @ DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS CHOICE: HOT TUB 2003 all options, red (Stevenson/King). Large modern on Thursday, December 18th. Re- 11:30 am Second Service wood cabinet, never used, still in 1991 GRAND PRIX, 200,000km, 4 ward. Please call 905-985-4208 7:30 p.m. - Family Service WEDNESDAY: wrapper. Cost $9995, sell $5000. dr. auto, CD player, very good two bedrooms from $825 all inclu- 6:30 pm Praise Explosion 9:00 AM OR sive with balconies. Whitby (Dun- A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR Wed., Dec. 24th @ 7:30 pm Bible Study 416-746-0995 condition. Pw, Pl, Cert. & tested lop/Dundas) from $795 (416-818- OWN HOME! From $550/month 11:30 AM EVERY $2500 or $2000 as is, or will trade 3886). OAC. FREE - up to $10,000 cash 11:30 p.m. - Candlelight Service FRIDAY: LEAF TICKETS, Clubs. $490/pair. for watercraft or snowmobile. back to you. $32,500+family in- SUNDAY (416)880-6332 (905)434-0392 OSHAWA, 2-bedroom available, come. No down payment re- Sun., Dec. 28th @ 7:30 pm Youth Ministry small very clean quiet building, quired! For spectacular results, 11:00 a.m. - Family Service NEW DANBY APT sized freezers 1992 Saturn, 4door, 5-speed, bleu freshly painted, carpeted, updated Great Rates. Call Ken Collis, As- REV. A. CASTRO, PASTOR $199. New Danby bar fridges, interior/exterior, sunroof, CD decor, parking included, laundry sociate Broker, Coldwell Banker $139/up. Also, variety of new ap- Player. 177,000kms, Certified & e- on site. $690 plus hydro. Available RMR Real Estate (905)728-9414, DIVERSIFIED MINISTRIES TO MEET LIFE NEEDS pliances, scratch and dent. Full test. Call (905)982-1119 immediately. (905)434-9844. or 1-877-663-1054, kencol- manufacturers warranty. Recondi- [email protected]. tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- 1993 OLDS 88 Royale, top condi- OSHAWA, Bloor/Park 2-bedroom tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- tion, 250K, very clean, $3,200. apartment in quiet, clean small AJAX - 2 bedroom detached tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- Telephone (905) 428-2847 apartment building, 1 free parking, house, immaculate, hardwood tioned washers $199/up, new and coin laundry, available Jan 1st. No floors, 4 appliances, huge fenced reconditioned coin operated 1994 PONTIAC SUNBIRD, 4 cylin- dogs. First/last. call Bob (905)924- backyard, close to all amenities. washers and dryers at low prices. der, 119,000 km., 4 door, loaded 6075 or (905)668-4330 Available now. $1,000/mo.+util- New brand name fridges $480/up, with remote car starter, new Mich- ities. (905)723-8227 new 30" ranges with clock and elin tires, new exhaust, new rear OSHAWA, clean 1-bedroom base- window $430. Reconditioned 24" brakes, white, as is $2,500, certi- ment apartment in quiet tri-plex, AN UNBEATABLE DEAL! 0 Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Cottage ranges and 24" frost free fridges fied $2,900. Call 905-372-4720. shared laundry, parking, no pets, down, own your own home. Car- Trailers, Park Model Trailers, Folding now available. Wide selection of Must see, like new. first/last required. Would suit ma- ries for less than rent. OAC. Mini- Hardtop Tent Trailers – New & Used – Layaway other new and reconditioned appli- ture adult. $600/inclusive. call mum income required per house- ances. 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Do you re- 121 BROCK STREET, WHITBY PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS - cab, 3.9L, V-6, black, lowered and semi, gas heat, private drive, member what I was wearing? If Play backed-up games. XBOX more! $15,995. Call Jeff 905-430- PICKERING, 1-bdrm basement fridge/stove. No smoking/pets. you are this female, I'll visit the gas Chip: $150; PS1 Chip: $65; PS2 0248. apt. Private entrance, laundry, Avail Jan. 1st. First/last, referenc- station every Monday, Tuesday Chip: $150 (versions 1-8), $185 es. $1200/mo + utilities. (905)728- 905-665-3092 VENDORS WANTED cable, a/c. Close to bus. Avail. im- and Wednesday at 1:00 until De- (versions 9, 10). Mobile computer mediately. Non-smoking. $650 6765 cember 31st looking for you for the 8th Metro East repairs... virus protection, firewalls, plus utilities. No pets. (weather permitting). You may Spring Home & Garden Show internet sharing, networking, (905)839-8388 OSHAWA, Beatrice/Mary St.N. have been driving a late model red parts/accessories. North End Newly-renovated, 3+1 bedroom, car. March 5, 6, 7 at the new Oshawa. (905)924-2097 PICKERING, Whites/Bayly, bache- backspilt house, 2-car garage, Pickering Markets Trade Centre. lor basement apartment, separate 1-1/2 bathrooms, 5-appliances, fin- SALES LIMITED 7 Ye ar old, black and white paint, A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- For more info: 905-426-4676 ● entrance, parking, cable, A/C, ished basement, wood-fireplace, RAPTORS & MAPLE LEAF Bad Credit shared laundry. First/last, work ref- C/A, fist/last/reference, credit sharp markings, easy keeper, she PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad Susan O'Brien, ext 226 ● Even Bankrupt Credit loves to ride, saddle available from $289 (30 yds). All Berber tickets for sale. Will also purchase. erences. $650/month inclusive, check. $1200 plus utilities. Jan. Mark Fucella, ext 229 (905)626-5568 ● But need a car? Jan 1st (905)839-9271 1st. 905-439-4770. $2,500. Eight year old, cross carpets on sale now! Free up- Phone Mel Today Belg/1/4 horse, the gentle giant, no grade to 12 mm premium pad with Lisa Matthews, ext 227 SPA & HOT TUB COVERS - best 905-576-1800 REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency WHITBY, Taunton/Anderson. FINDING vises, he loves to ride, will draw, every installation, 20 oz Berber [email protected] Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. easy keeper, saddle available, carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- quality, best prices, all colours, all All applicants accepted Brand new 3-bedroom home. 1-1/2 CHILDCARE [email protected] sizes, 4 MAN HOT TUBS, Factory Downpayment or trade may Complex. Clean quiet building, bath, 5-appliances, a/c, available $2,500. Horse stalls, 2 portable pet only. Lots of selection for eve- across from park. Close to down- Has never been easier! 10x10 puck board stalls, one year ry budget. Three month equal Blow Out, $2,500. Delivery includ- be required. January 1st. $1325 plus. [email protected] ed. Central Ontario Hot Tubs, call town. Daily activities incl.. All util- Connecting providers, old, cheap at $2,000. 905-985- payment plan available. Free in ● APR from 9.9% (905)471-1657 Paul 905-259-4514 or ities included. Call (905)430-7397. 0163 or 416-587-8459. home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS ● eg. Car $10,000 parents and nannies. 416-873-9141 www.realstar.ca. Open house- at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, ● APR 19% WHITBY- Brand new 3-bedroom Not an agency. www.uk-swimmingpools.com/com Saturday 9-3, Sunday 1-3. 1-800-578-0497. ● home in North end; open concept; View free list today at: panion1. htm Payment $322.78/mo ● 48 months RITSON/VALLEY DR.- One bed. eat in kitchen with walkout; master www.durhamdaycare.com AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES ● C.O.B. $4698.09 apt., sunny & bright. Large win- bedroom ensuite; ready for imme- (905)665-2346 TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all diate occupancy; 6 appliances in- HANK'S APPLIANCES- Large se- sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced Rates vary depend on credit history dows, full bathroom, laundry facil- LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- lection of new & used appliances. AMAZING BOXING WEEKEND ities, sep. entrance & parking. cluded; $1650/month+utilities. Call $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- Mary Anne Murphy, Royal LePage es from $9.99, luggage from Washers $175/up, dryers $149/up, SALE IN-STORE ONLY! ville 905-623-5258. Available Jan. 1st. Marble, carpet- $29.99. wallets from 9.99. Every- stoves $175/up, fridges $100/up. ing, $1100/all inclusive. CAll 905- Frank Real Estate, 905-666-1333 Thousands of Yards of FABRIC, or 1-866-273-1333 thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Coin-op washers/dryers. RENT TO WE FINANCE 725-3711. Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- OWN NOW AVAILABLE! Why Trim & HOME DECOR Material EVERYONE PRIVATE DUTY R.N. to care for 9830, Scarborough (416)439- wait, but it now! Visit our show- "HUGE YEAR END DISCOUNTS" First time buyers, SUITE SALE CP infant at home. 2 nights a 1177. room. Parts/Sales/Service. 426 Fri. Sat. Sun. - bankrupt, bad credit, OSHAWA week, $30/hr. Pickering (Alto- Simcoe St. S. Mon-Fri, 8-6pm. Sat Dec. 26th, 27th, 28th CASH PAID for plastic car models. no credit. You work? A King pillowtop mattress set. New 9-5pm. (905)728-4043 You drive? Lots of VERY SPACIOUS na/Twyn Rivers). Call (905)509- 'The Lace Place' -1698 Bayly St. Built or still in the box. 905-435- CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., 2106 in plastic, cost $1600. Sacrifice 0747. choices. Down or 2 & 3 bdrm. apts. Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- $650. 416-746-0995 ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. (at Brock Rd) Pickering 905-831-5223 Tr ade may be Close to schools, able. Close to downtown and Amazing Electronics, 601 Dundas required. shopping centre, shopping. 4 appliances, carpet APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, St. W. Whitby. Call (905)665-7732 SPECIAL Go Station. and hardwood flooring, close to heavy duty Kenmore washer & FINANCE Utilities included. 401 and GO. 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DON’T MISS IT! % save an extra save 10 ALL REG.-PRICED HOME ELECTRONICS Our in-store prices for some electronics may be % SEARS BOXING WEEK lower than our advertised prices % % 30 save save on the already-reduced clearance prices 40 30 ® ® of men’s, women’s and kids’ fashions and footwear, ROOTS GOOSE DOWN DUVET ROOTS FLANNEL SHEET SET Sears reg. 199.99-399.99. Twin-King. luggage, women’s intimate apparel and accessories plus, Each 119.99-239.99 Sears reg. 59.99-109.99. already-reduced clearance bed & bath fashions, Plus save an extra 10% Set 41.99-76.99 now 107.99-215.99 Plus save an extra 10% dinnerware, flatware, home décor, now 37.79-69.29 table textiles and window coverings for a total savings of 37-65% off Sears original ticketed prices 99 While quantities last. Selection will vary by store. 249 Offer valid at Sears Full Line Retail Stores only SAVE $30 ON PRIMA 27" TV #15465. Sears reg. 279.99. SALEPlus everyday good values $ $ 99 save 30 save 51 now 24 ENDS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2003 SANYO PERSONAL CD PLAYER KENMORE WOMEN’S REG.-PRICED JESSICA® (January 1, 2004 where stores are open) WITH ANTI-SKIP SYSTEM CANISTER VACUUM MICRO FLEECE LOUNGER WITH MATCHING SLIPPERS #20890. Sears reg. 99.99. #23085. Sears reg. 149.99. 69.99 98.99 Polyester. Sears reg. 54.99. Take advantage of these merchandise certificates valid Sunday, December 28 to Wednesday, December 31, 2003 % % save 35 save 30 (January 1, 2004 where stores are open) 99 ALL WOMEN’S MEN’S REG.-PRICED ® 299 REG.-PRICED PROTOCOL SHORT-SLEEVED ® ® KENMORE BUILT-IN** DISHWASHER ALFRED DUNNER DRESS SHIRTS #73302. Sears reg. 349.99. FASHIONS Excludes items with $ $ **Installation extra. Ask in store prices ending in .97 10 100 about our guaranteed installation % $ MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE MERCHANDISE CERTIFICATE save 45 save 50 % ® ® Valid Sun., Dec. 28 to Wed., Dec. 31, 2003, (or Thurs., Jan. 1, 2004 where open) Valid Sun., Dec. 28 to Wed., Dec. 31, 2003, (or Thurs., Jan. 1, 2004 where open) HAMILTON BEACH T-FAL DEEP FRYER save 50 only on a minimum purchase of $100* on regular, only on a minimum purchase of $1000* on regular, ‘PLATINUM’ COFFEEMAKER #80019. MEN’S REG.-PRICED NEVADA ® AND sale or clearance-priced merchandise sale or clearance-priced merchandise #81114. Sears reg. 64.99. 35.74 Sears reg. 129.99. 79.99 Plus save an extra 10% Plus save an extra 10% NATIONAL BRAND CORDUROY TOPS AND BOTTOMS Offer excludes cosmetics & prestige fragrances, national brand Offer excludes cosmetics & prestige fragrances, national brand Excludes items with prices ending in .95 and .97 major appliances, Sears Gift Card, Gift Certificate & Merchandise major appliances, Sears Gift Card, Gift Certificate & Merchandise now 32.16 now 71.99 Certificate purchases and account payments. Offer valid on Certificate purchases and account payments. Offer valid on in-stock merchandise at Sears Retail stores, Sears furniture and in-stock merchandise at Sears Retail stores, Sears furniture and appliances stores and Sears Home stores. Excludes Sears appliances stores and Sears Home stores. Excludes Sears % Outlet/Liquidation, Catalogue and Website purchases. One Outlet/Liquidation, Catalogue and Website purchases. One 99 save certificate per customer purchase. Certificate must be certificate per customer purchase. Certificate must be 25 surrendered upon use. Applicable taxes will be applied to the surrendered upon use. Applicable taxes will be applied to the 699 SELECTED FRAGRANCE GIFT SETS. ASSORTMENT INCLUDES: full purchase amount. *Before taxes. Sales Associate: tender as full purchase amount. *Before taxes. Sales Associate: tender as KENMORE 18.2-CU. FT. FRIDGE WHITE DIAMONDS, ARDENBEAUTY, RED DOOR AND MORE… merchandise certificate. Scan bar code and attach to audit merchandise certificate. Scan bar code and attach to audit copy. To hand key use merchandise certificate code 10010 copy. To hand key use merchandise certificate code 10100 Brands vary by store. While quantities last WITH TOP FREEZER Save $330. #67812. Sears reg. 1029.99.

% % $ % save save save 40 save 65 30 25 D76 M10010 CRAFTSMAN® 1/2-HP CRAFTSMAN 115-PC. DRILL ACCESSORY KIT ALL BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ MEN’S REG.-PRICED GARAGE DOOR OPENER** REG.-PRICED PROTOCOL AND NEVADA #75615. #18053. Sears reg. 59.99. 20.99 OUTERWEAR ACCESSORIES, NEW ARRIVAL SHOES 199.99 Plus save an extra 10% SIZES INFANTS - 18 Excludes items with Sears reg. 239.99. prices ending in .97 NE125G403 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. NE125G403 © 2003. Sears Canada Inc. Plus save an extra 10% now 18.89 now 179.99

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