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40 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 SHE’S BACK ON THE JOB Felicien eases into Our multicultural makeup means Allea delivers for training schedule Pickering celebrates all month long her customers Page B1 Page C1 Page A9

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Wrapping paper, ribbon can go in blue box: The gar- Holland’s bill gains momentum bage is no place for remnants of Christmas. Pickering MP travelling land, along with members from other able to. cess. It’s also about showing that mem- Wrapping paper, wrapping federal parties, is championing his bill The poll is one measure being used bers of opposing parties can put aside paper tubes, cardboard gift country to gauge support to lower the voting age from 18 to 16 to gain support for the bill, which re- their differences to work together for a boxes, Christmas cards, ribbon years old. ceived first reading in November. common purpose.” and gift tags can all go in your for younger voting age blue box, said Peter Watson, “The most important finding of the Conservative MP Belinda Stronach, Young people can drive at 16, join poll is 76 per cent of those (surveyed) Bloc Quebecois MP Stephane Bergeron the armed forces at 17 and vote for the manager of waste management By Danielle Milley would vote if given a chance,” Mr. Hol- and NDP MP Nathan Cullen have leader of a political party at 14 so why for the Region of Durham. Staff Writer “It’s always been there,” Mr. land said. joined with Mr. Holland to support the shouldn’t they be allowed to vote in a Watson said of the ability to re- PICKERING — Canada’s young peo- The poll was conducted by a profes- bill. federal election, Mr. Holland argues. cycle Christmas goods. “It’s just ple would vote if they were given the sor at Carleton University, 1,000 Ca- “Interest in this bill cuts across party Those championing the bill also that not everybody recognizes opportunity — that’s what a poll con- nadians between the ages of 14 and lines,” Mr. Holland said. “This is about point out voter turnout is declining it.” ducted a few weeks ago shows. 18 were asked a variety of questions empowering youth and encouraging He said the key word is Liberal Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Hol- including would they vote if they were their participation in the electoral pro- ✦ See Holland, Page A11 paper and cardboard products: no metallic paper or cloth rib- bons. “Naturally, we encourage people to use gift bags, which are reusable over and over again,” he Pickering said. JOLLY OLD FLY GUY STOPS BY TO DELIVER CHRISTMAS CHEER For more information on what can go in your blue box, visit www.region.durham.on.ca aims to build or e-mail [email protected]. on.ca or call 905-579-5264. bridges with [ What’s on ] Lions Club celebrating new funding New Year’s Eve: The Lions Club of Pickering is ringing in the new year with some singing, dancing Program would help with and good food. The celebration is at Papps repairs at five locations Banquet Room, located on Picker- ing Parkway at Brock Road. By Danielle Milley The evening features Rick Staff Writer Johnson’s County Jamboree and special guests Allan Dollar, Mr. DJ PICKERING — Some Pickering and Aaron Solomon. bridges might be getting a facelift Tickets are $25 and includes thanks to the federal and provincial a hat, favours, door prizes and governments. midnight champagne, as well as a As part of the Canada-Ontario Mu- roast beef dinner from 8 to 8:30 nicipal Renewal Infrastructure Fund p.m. There is a cash bar. (COMRIF), the City is submitting an Proceeds are going to the application for the undertaking of a Herizon House women’s shelter, bridge deck replacement program. county community fund, and the Staff compiled a list of five bridges and Pickering Lions administration submitted it to council for approval at fund. its Dec. 20 meeting. Doors open at 7 p.m. There are limited tickets. For more infor- “I’m very pleased to see this motion mation, call 905-649-2295. come forward,” said Ward 3 City Coun- cillor David Pickles. “We really need to do bridge work in this municipality.” The $900 million fund was an- [ Index ] Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo nounced in mid-November to help AJAX — Just before loading up the sleigh and getting the reindeer ready, Santa and Mrs. Claus paid an early visit to the municipalities of less than 250,000 Editorial Page, A6 patients at Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. For Pickering resident Rowena Heck, Santa had a special bear. For fund infrastructure projects. The three Sports, B1 the boys and girls of Pickering, the countdown is on until they find special gifts under the Christmas tree tomorrow. partners (federal, provincial and mu- Entertainment, B5 Classified, B10 nicipal) would split the cost equally. Community, C1 The deadline for the application for the first intake of the five-year program is Jan. 10. The focus of Intake 1 is infra- [ Call us] structure renewal and improvements Pickering residents play Santa to kids in need in water, wastewater, local bridges and roads, and solid waste management. General: 905 683 5110 News Advertiser ney expected to be near or over the Councillors were glad to see the Distribution: 905 683 5117 top in raising $1.3 million for the Santa other levels of government coming General Fax: 905 683 7363 readers help fund reach Claus Fund, while 45,000 gift boxes had forward with a program that can ben- Newsroom Fax: 905 683 0386 $1.3-million goal already been delivered to needy chil- efit the city. Pressrun 47,600 dren from Mississauga to Pickering and “This is another project the Prov- Ajax. ince will probably cut off in a year or infodurhamregion.com By Mike Ruta While the Santa Claus Fund is 99 two so it’s something we better take Staff Writer years old, the Ajax and Pickering News advantage of,” said Ward 3 Regional PICKERING — For Rose Cudney and Advertiser participated for the first time Councillor Rick Johnson. hundreds of children in Ajax and Pick- in 2004, and Ms. Cudney says hundreds Ward 2 City Councillor Doug Dick- ering, Christmas came early this year of gift boxes were delivered in the two erson agreed. — three days early, to be precise. Fund. “To me, this really is Christmas; communities. “Thirty-three cent dollars don’t “I can’t stop smiling,” said the execu- this is Christmas Day because we have “We are so thrilled that the Santa come along that often and we want to tive director of Toronto Star Children’s reached our goal.” Charities, including the Santa Claus By the evening of Dec. 22, Ms. Cud- ✦ See Santa, Page A5 ✦ See Pickering, Page A7 FROM

VISIT OUR SHOWROOM Durham aims for intelligence with transit 223939 SSTATIONTATION SSTREETTREET (South of the 401 off Harwood Avenue) Region will spend puterized signals, closed-circuit televi- overlap.” tions, such as Bloor Street and Park 9905-686-244505-686-2445 sion and incident-reporting software. The Region already uses ITS on Dur- Road in Oshawa and King Street and $150,000 to develop The goal is to bring together groups ham’s roads, Mr. MacKay said. Townline Road in Clarington, also help strategic plan directly impacted by roads and how Around 480 traffic signals are con- the Region plan traffic flows, Mr. MacK- Blaisdale they work, including the Province, local trolled to ease traffic flow and conges- ay said. MONTESSORI municipalities, the commercial/indus- tion. In Ajax and Pickering, for example, “We cannot continue to widen roads,” School By Carly Foster trial sector, police and hydro, said Doug traffic flowing into Toronto along Hwy. he said. “So we have to look at ways to Staff Writer MacKay, project manager, traffic engi- 2 moves pretty fast because of strategi- manage them more effectively and in- Best Private School DURHAM — A partnership between neering for the Region’s works depart- cally used green lights, which are em- crease capacity without making them traffic specialists and users could make ment. ployed in reverse in the afternoon when bigger.” NEW Pre-Toddler Program (12 months - 18 months) driving easier and cheaper for Durham “Everybody out there may be using residents drive back into Durham. Delcan Corporation of Toronto has SPACES AVAILABLE IN AJAX & PICKERING residents. an ITS element for their specific need,” Fire trucks also have the ability to been hired to help the Region put to- The Region is putting together a stra- Mr. MacKay said. “If we know what oth- change lights to green while driving gether a strategic plan looking at all Call Head Office 905-509-5005 tegic plan looking at intelligent trans- ers are using, perhaps there are ways through intersections to an emergency. types of ITS technologies, with costs not 12 mths - grade 8 5 Campuses in Durham www.blaisdale.com portation systems (ITS) such as com- we can save money together and not Cameras at heavily congested intersec- to exceed around $150,000.

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By Jeff Mitchell stitutional in a landmark ruling in 2000. challenge. “If we rely on Parliament, we’re in its landmark Parker decision, ruled Staff Writer “With respect, I decline the invitation The self-declared marijuana advocate doomed,” he said. that marijuana laws infringed upon the DURHAM — A Durham Region judge to do so,” the judge said in a ruling deliv- said he’ll take his case all the way to the “Eventually one day, we’ll find the Charter of Rights because they made no has rejected a marijuana advocate’s ered last week. Supreme Court of Canada as he fights right judge.” exception for medical use of the drug. constitutional challenge to the nation’s The judge convicted Mr. Ivancicevic for the legalization of pot. Mr. Pearson argued Mr. Ivancicevic The court suspended its ruling for a year possession laws. of simple possession and gave him a Marijuana advocates must fight for couldn’t be prosecuted under Canada’s to allow Ottawa to address the inequity; Ontario Court of Justice Judge James suspended sentence. The 23-year-old their cause in the courts, rather than possession laws because they failed the nevertheless, the ruling created confu- Keaney said the argument put forth by Toronto man has been ordered to per- waiting for politicians to address the test of constitutionality back in 2000. sion and consternation for police and former Oshawa resident Marko Ivan- form 20 hours of community service issue, Mr. Ivancicevic said. That’s when Ontario’s appeals court, justice officials. cicevic did not compel him to take the and will be on probation for a year. He is remarkable step of effectively striking also banned from possessing any non- down Canada’s prohibition on posses- prescription drugs while he’s on proba- sion of marijuana. tion. News Mr. Ivancicevic’s challenge, argued Mr. Ivancicevic, who never disputed in an Oshawa courtroom by marijuana the fact he was in possession of 49 grams advocate Edwin Pearson, called upon of marijuana when police caught him from the judge to declare Ontario’s Court of smoking a joint behind a Whitby pool Appeal erred in reinstating the posses- hall last January, said he’ll appeal the Even sion laws, which were declared uncon- judge’s dismissal of his constitutional all over Santa Durham loves a bargain! Region Pick up where Santa left off! Boxing Week Shopping Hours Now Sunday, December 26th - Boxing Day 8:00am-7:00pm online at Monday, December 27th 10:00am-9:00pm durhamregion.com Tuesday, December 28th 10:00am-9:00pm Wednesday, December 29th 10:00am-9:00pm Thursday, December 30th 10:00am-9:00pm Friday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 10:00am-5:00pm Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photos Saturday, January 1st, 2005 - New Year’s Day Mall Closed Snow much fun Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 Santa Claus 11:00am-6:00pm from the North Pole DURHAM — Members of the Vaja family, Arjun, Rahul, Krishna and Krushna try to More than move a rather large ball of snow for the bottom of their snowman. While others bat- tled the large snowfall, the north Pickering residents made the most of the weather. 1,700,000 Below, Anthony and Sara Sottile and their neighbour Tobin Semple dig in together and move some snow out of the driveway in South Ajax. page views per month

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✦ Santa, From Page A1 at the News Advertiser, Jodi Ray- mond, Abe Fakhourie and Tony Claus Fund has reached its fund- Doyle,” he said. raising goal,” said Tim Whittaker, The News Advertiser for weeks publisher of the Metroland Dur- has been telling the story of how ham Region Media Group, which the fund benefits underprivileged includes the News Advertiser. families in Ajax and Pickering, “Being our first year with the fund, speaking to social service agen- it was a new experience for us. But cies and gift box recipients. from the very first day, everyone Ms. Cudney says the lion’s share at our newspapers has found this of the gift boxes have reached to be a tremendously rewarding their destinations, but noted some experience. We had numerous were still being delivered right up members of staff give their own to Christmas Eve day. time on weekends and at night Countless volunteer hours went so that they could deliver some into the Ajax and Pickering op- Christmas joy to their neighbours, eration, with area Scouting troops who just happen to be in a time of delivering many of the boxes to need.” homes. News Advertiser staff, Mr. Whittaker is so pleased with friends and family also helped at the experience that he’s hoping to the Santa Fund warehouse and introduce the fund to the Oshawa, with deliveries. Whitby, and Clarington commu- Ms. Cudney says two things nities next year through the media have to happen for the fund to group’s This Week publications. take root in a community where it “I’ve witnessed first-hand the has been introduced. First, clients impact this program has on the are originally unsure of what is lives of those involved and believe going to be expected of them in it will help fill a need in east Dur- terms of payback if they partici- ham,” he said. pate. She says “the trust level has “Our newspapers and employ- to be built” in the sense that there ees have a long track record of are no strings attached to being being active members in our com- involved. munities, and this is just one more Secondly, since clients them- A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo way that we feel we can help.” selves can’t phone and order a The Talhouk and Murrell families of Courtice hosted a fundraising gingerbread making day at their homes with proceeds going to the News Ad- vertiser Santa Claus Fund. Jacklyn MacGillivray, left was putting the finishing touches on her house, while keeping an eye on Liam Apple, right, Mr. Whittaker noted the local gift box, but have to go through who seems intent on eating some of the house. Brendan Montgomery was pleased with the progress being made on the house. campaign was a success due to social service agencies, the agen- the generosity of Ajax and Picker- cies have a learning curve to go people because they know that all She notes that since the fund ing residents and all the people through in terms of what’s re- administrative costs are paid for started in 1906, the fundraising Ajax/Pickering One Parent Families Association who gave time. quired and the time involved in by the Star. goal has always been met. “I’d like to thank all our com- handling applications. “People know that 100 per cent “Our readers never seem to let NEW YEAR’S EVE GALA munity and employee volunteers, Ms. Cudney says the Santa of what they give is going to go out us down, in good times or in bad,” Location: Pickering Recreation Centre along with our organizing staff Claus Fund strikes a chord with to children,” she says. Ms. Cudney says. 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NEWS ADVERTISER EDITORIAL Metroland Durham Region RIDE exposes Media Group Tim Whittaker Publisher troubling statistics [email protected] Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief in Durham Region [email protected] Tony Doyle o we really have to go over this again? It’s obvious that some Managing Editor Durham citizens choose to ignore the devastating impact [email protected] D that drinking and driving can have on so many lives. Each year we learn of families torn apart, lives lost and children Duncan Fletcher left without a parent because someone took a chance with the lives Director of Advertising of others. The impact cannot be minimized. [email protected] Yet, here in Durham, we’re just not getting the message that drinking and driving kills. Eddie Kolodziejcak While we’ve made great strides over the past few years to keep Classified Advertising our roads safe, the early results on this year’s Durham Regional Po- [email protected] lice’s Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) campaign are troubling. Or, as Nancy Codlin, president of the Durham chapter Abe Fakhourie of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), said last week, they’re Distribution Manager “staggering.” [email protected] Heading into last week, Durham officers had stopped 18,500 vehicles, resulting in 45 charges related to drinking and driving. Lillian Hook A further 146 other motorists have had their licences suspended Office Manager for 12 hours for registering a warning at the many roadside check- [email protected] points. ETTERS TO THE DITOR Just how bad are we doing here in Durham? Consider that in L E Cheryl Haines Toronto, officers have stopped more than three times the amount Composing Manager of vehicles, about 60,000, yet laid 41 drinking and driving related Boundaries needed in dangerous climate for moral cision-making and, therefore, [email protected] charges and handed out 170 suspensions. decay that will be of great det- be told what is good for them — Let’s be clear: Even one impaired driver on our roads is too defining marriage riment to our country and fu- no discussion allowed. Thereby Janice O’Neil many. ture generations. the right to participate in the Composing Manager If you are planning to drink, don’t take chances, have a plan in Pastor Dennis Penner, democratic process through [email protected] place. Choose a partner, be it a spouse, family member or friend To the editor: Durham Christian public consultations and open and decide whose turn it will be to sip pop during holiday celebra- Re: ‘Churches deal with Fellowship, dialogue on issues that have [ Contact us ] tions. Or, ensure you have enough money on hand to catch a taxi same-sex ruling,’ and ‘Parlia- Ajax a far-reaching impact on our - home. Or, make plans to stay the night at a friend’s place. ment must follow lead of Su- society, such as same-sex mar- News/Sales 905-683-5110 The point is that there are too many options available to even preme Court’, editorial, Dec. Public deserves a say riage, abortion, etc., has been Classifieds 905-683-0707 resort to climbing behind the wheel after having too many drinks. 15. stifled. Distribution 905-683-5117 Just don’t leave the decision until it’s too late in the night when As a pastor of a local church on same-sex marriage To preserve our democracy News Fax 905-683-0386 your judgement will be impaired; have your exit strategy planned I feel obligated to respond ex- and the tolerance, openness, General Fax 905-683-7363 well in advance. pressing a point of view against and fair-mindedness of our so- E-mail same-sex marriage. There are To the editor: ciety, this must change. There is so much to be thankful for at this time of year. We live [email protected] in the best country in the world, where our rights and freedoms are many arguments put forth by Re: ‘Parliament must follow Renate Roy, Web address the envy of the world. All Canadians have access to high-quality the small minority in favour lead of Supreme Court,’ edito- Ajax durhamregion.com health care, to an education, to a wealth of job opportunities, to of same-sex marriage and to rial, Dec. 15. Mailing Address support services when in need, and a political system that offers an the listening ear most of them Democracy is government by 130 Commercial Ave., equal voice to all voters. sound reasonable. the people for the people. It is Council must be aware Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 The Durham Region Media Group wishes all our readers the best The problem is that these the majority of the people who of perception of the season. same arguments could also determine who the govern- Please play your part in ensuring happy and safe holidays. be used to justify polygamy, ment should be, and in which Publications Mail Sales incest, pedophilia and other direction the country should To the editor: Agreement Number 1332791 unacceptable acts. There go. This is not ‘Tyranny of the Re: ‘Councillor taking issue [ Hours ] must be clear boundaries in Majority’ it is democracy. with meeting location,’ Dec. 12. - N THE OMMUNITY place otherwise the right to Through experience Cana- The article does not state the I C live in a decent, moral society dians know how democracy exact wording on Councillor General office: will be eroded in the name of works, and by our participation Doug Dickerson’s letter, but Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5p.m. personal rights and freedoms. we have shown that we are ca- it would appear the council- The issue of same-sex mar- pable of handling the resulting lor is indicating a well-known Distribution: riage is just a stepping-stone rights and responsibilities. Gen- theme: City councillors, staff, Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for other groups that will try erally Canadians are tolerant and developers should not be Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. to again push back the moral and fair-minded people with in one another’s pockets, nor boundaries even further. This a certain laissez-faire attitude. should they even appear to be [ About Us ] then will impose on our rights Over time we have evolved and in one another’s pockets. - to raise families in a more tra- adapted. We have corrected Pickering Mayor Dave Ry- The News Advertiser is one of ditional value-based society. injustices of the past, and are an’s response is that he doesn’t the Metroland Printing, Publishing Canada was founded on moving forward on important think the letter deserves the and Distributing group of news- Judeo-Christian principals. It issues such as women’s rights, credibility of a response. What papers. The News Advertiser is a has become one of the most minority rights, etc. arrogance. I would suggest the member of the Ajax & Pickering desirable places in the world We have always been able to mayor take a look at the ongo- Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- to live, because as a society acknowledge and respect our ing computer hearing in the nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian traditionally we have adhered differences through open and City of Toronto to see where Community Newspaper Assoc., to them. Once man starts to meaningful dialogue. such relationships or perceived and the Canadian Circulations operate outside of the wisdom However, there are certain relationships can lead. Audit Board. Also a member of of God (who is much smart- people who feel Canadians are Saul Glass er than us) it creates a very not capable of responsible de- Pickering the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B A pageant of pageants 1J3, an independent organization Gwen Noble sent us a special moment during the Peace Lutheran that addresses reader complaints Church’s Sunday School children’s Christmas pageant held re- Let’s give our youth a chance about member newspapers.The cently. She says the teachers worked tirelessly to orchestrate the publisher reserves the right to event including handmade costumes. She adds Peace Lutheran classify or refuse any advertise- invites everyone to attend its Family Christmas Eve carroll service pon first hearing Mark much 16- and 17-year-olds ment. Credit for advertisement on Friday, Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. at 928 Liverpool Rd. S., Pickering. Holland wanted to know about politics. limited to space price error oc- lower the federal vot- As a 16-year-old less than cupies. Editorial and Advertising U content of the News Advertiser is ing age to 16 I wasn’t sure what a decade ago, current events to think of the idea. and politics were a big part of copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- Do you have a photo to share with our readers? duction is prohibited. If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share The Ajax-Pickering MP and my life. To be honest I couldn’t with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a a representative from each of wait to vote — but I was a bit of [ Letters Policy ] written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. the other national parties have a geek. - 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken joined together to try to en- Does the average 16-year- to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, gage youth and gather support Danielle old have the knowledge and We welcome letters that include e-mail photos to [email protected]. for Mr. Holland’s bill when it maturity to be deserving of the name, city of residence and comes to a vote in the House Milley privilege of voting? Politicians phone numbers for verification. of Commons in March. staff writer seem to think so. Writers are generally limited to He’s hoping to increase the Mr. Holland said the young 200 words and one submission ever plummeting voter turnout people he has spoken with in 30 days. We decline announce- in Canada by engaging voters is not unheard of around the through visits to local high ments, poetry, open letters, at a younger age and creating world. schools were as aware of cur- consumer complaints, congratula- a lifelong pattern of political Mr. Holland cites examples rent events, if not more, as tions and thank you notes. The participation. from several other countries the adults he spoke to on the editor reserves the right to edit We need your help The arguments for lower- where 16-year-olds can vote. campaign trail. His former copy for length, style and clar- ing the age — which was de- Brazil has a voluntary voting colleagues at Pickering coun- ity. Opinions expressed by letter The News Advertiser is looking for Good Neighbours in Ajax creased from 21 to 18 in 1970 age of 16, while in some Ger- cil support his initiative and writers are not necessarily those and Pickering and we need the help of our readers to find them. — seem rational: people are man local elections youth can Ward 2 Regional Councillor of the News Advertiser. Due to In the new year we will be introducing a new segment called able to enjoy the awesome re- vote at 16. There is also a co- Bill McLean echoed his state- the volume of letters, not all will Good Neighbours, profiling the extraordinary people in our com- sponsibility of driving at 16, alition working in the United ments about young people be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- munity who step forward to help out others. 17-year-olds can join the army Kingdom to lower the voting being aware. mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. Every day there are good people doing good things in our com- and die for their country, and age to 16. There may be many young The newspaper contacts only munity. Sometimes their stories are told, but often times they go 14-year-olds can vote for the In the press release prepared people who are unaware or those whose submissions have unnoticed, except by the people who benefit from their act of leader of national political by the group of MPs, it also don’t care about voting, but been chosen for publication. kindness. parties (which in this country points out that currently some the same could be said of the A wallet or purse returned with all of the money and credit means they’re voting for the people can’t vote until they are millions of adults who choose [ Proud Members Of ] cards; someone stopping to help you on the side of the road with prime minister if they belong 21 or 22 depending on when not to exercise their voting - a flat tire or engine trouble or even someone in your area that to the Liberal party). their birthday is in relation to rights. helps a senior citizen with groceries and shovelling their drive- It’s not surprising Mr. Hol- an election. Should the voting So why not give youth a way. You know the selfless people who deserve a little recognition land would bring forward a age be changed it would mean chance and see what they do and better yet could inspire others to acts of kindness. motion like this — the man did many people still wouldn’t be with it. Let us know the inspirational people who go unsung and we’ll begin volunteering for his first able to vote for the first time share their story. Let’s start a wave of good spirit by celebrating political campaign when he until they were 19 or 20. Danielle Milley’s column ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL our Good Neighbours. was 12, but most young people All of these are very compel- appears every third Friday. E- To share a candidate, contact news editor David Stell at 905- aren’t like him. ling arguments, but then there mail dmilley@durhamregion. 683-5110 or e-mail [email protected]. And apparently this idea are those who question how com. P PAGE A7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 24, 2004 Pickering residents VOCAL in pushing for support in finding answers about GTAA’s proposed airport plan

Support council motion (VOCAL). but not until the EA gets underway. Still, need for an airport, he would support strong the business case is.” Coun. Pickles brought forward a mo- Coun. Pickles and Mr. Frederick don’t it. He said the land needs to be saved for peer review funding tion later in the meeting requesting the want to wait. “We always said we would support it because it is the only class 1 farmland GTAA or the federal transport minister “We haven’t if the need were clearly demonstrated, east of Toronto in the country and he By Danielle Milley provide funding to the City to hire a been provided we haven’t seen that,” he said. doesn’t want the pollution that he said Staff Writer consultant to do a peer review of the with any an- Michael Robertson, who lives on the comes with an airport. PICKERING — A motion to request GTAA’s financial assessment analysis swers over the federal lands, would prefer an airport is Pickering resident Giogio Siragusa money to pay for a peer review of the and the airport draft plan. The motion past six years never built, but if it is, he doesn’t see the also spoke. Although he doesn’t live on plan for a proposed Pickering airport passed in a six to one recorded vote. and the only way need for it now. the federal lands or in the noise contour received backing from council, as well Mr. Frederick said a peer review to get them is to “We are at least 10 years premature to area, Mr. Siragusa said he doesn’t want as several residents. would give the City and residents the have our own needing an EA,” he said. “I’m one who to see an airport in Pickering. Three people made presentations at opportunity to determine if an environ- experts,” said Mr. would personally not be in favour of an “I strongly advise you to go on record Monday’s council meeting to express mental assessment is needed, and if it Frederick, a Cla- airport in Pickering regardless of how and be against (it),” he said. their opposition to the Greater Toronto is, the review would help determine the Stephen Frederick remont resident. Airports Authority’s proposal to build terms of reference. He said if DINING TABLES • CURIOS • SOFAS • FOAM MATRESSES TEAK • OAK ROSEWOOD TEAK LAMPS an airport in north Pickering, as well Peer review funding is to be available, the peer review showed there was a as to express support for Ward 3 City BOXING WEEK SALE Councillor David Pickles’ motion. “I do appear in support of Coun. Get the 20-50% OFF ON EVERYTHING Pickles’ motion. We clearly need a peer SALE STARTS DEC. 26 review of the GTAA’s proposal,” said NO PST & ENDS JAN 15/05 Stephen Frederick, president of Voters PICTURE! NO GST Organized to Cancel the Airport Lands WITH THIS AD Our photo OPEN 7 • PAYDAY LOANS DAYS A • TITLE LOANS library is Pickering’s (905) 426-5134 WEEK • NO CREDIT NECESSARY 11 Hardwood Ave. S., Ajax • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY packed with DOOR CRASHER LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! SALE $598 great 3PC. TEAK DINETTE SET IMPORTED share of bridge REG. 1198 FINAL 4 DAYS! DEC. 28-31 photos just waiting THE LARGEST SELECTION OF TEAK IN TORONTO. work would be to be FACTORY DIRECT IMPORTS FROM DENMARK. Patio Door The SCARBOROUGH CALL Hwy 401 2623 EGLINTON AVE. E. FOR Lawrence Ave. framed and KNOB HILL PLAZA STORE Brimley Rd.

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Running a small business helps ible job the young carrier force was doing. The inspiration behind the change was that custom- kids develop numerous skills ers would want to reward their carriers for a job well done. AJAX — When it comes to delivering the “The fact is, everyone in our circulation de- News Advertiser, it’s a matter of looking ahead partment believes that quality service is service to a day of freedom for Allea Grattan. worth paying for,” said Mr. Fakhourie. “It is our A very successful carrier, the eight-year-old focus in dealing with carriers, parents, and our has a set goal in mind for what all of her money customers.” will do for her some day, says her mom. That commitment has been rewarded over “She is saving for a car and a house, so she and over again as readers have proven they will can move out when she is 16 and not live under pay the optional charge, knowing it’s all going our rules,” says Kim Grattan, with a laugh. to their hard-working carriers. As for the few The family shares that joke as Allea continues cases where carrier collections aren’t as high as to impress all of the customers on her route, so they should be, the News Advertiser tops up the much so that almost everyone is happy to pay pay. under the News Advertiser’s collection system, “Our new system truly helps our carriers feel which is unique to the newspaper industry . like they are managing their own business. It’s “For a smaller route, she does very well,” Ms. amazing to watch them take ownership of their Grattan says. routes,” says Mr. Fakhourie. “They go out of Allea has just more than 40 customers and it’s their way to deliver the best service possible, just the right fit for her, she says. At first, going and all the while they are developing time out to collect on her route was a little intimidat- management, responsibility and interpersonal ing, but “now I’m really used to it,” she says. “It skills. Our readers win because they receive gets easier as you do it.” their local news and local shopping informa- Kim agrees it was hard for Allea prior to her tion in the most time efficient manner and our first collection, “but she went out there and just carriers win because they’re developing leader- knocked their socks off,” she says. ship skills and making more money than they In fact, she’s a lot less shy now, Allea adds, could at a part-time job.” and is learning a lot about how to save money. Those leadership skills played a role in even- Her parents help her put away most of it in a Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo tually encouraging the Grattans to grant Allea’s savings account, but she does keep some to Allea Grattan has been on the job delivering the News Advertiser since April. She likes managing a route wish for a route. The family was very impressed and keeping her customers happy, as she has a goal of getting a car and house when she’s 16. spend. that on the first night in their new home in Ajax, “I’m wearing pants right now that I bought really recommend the experience to others. If and flyers they delivered. With the changes, a News Advertiser carrier came to the door and and I have spending money for the cottage,” she Allea had had her way, she would have had a most carriers are now making more money, welcomed them to the neighbourhood. explains. route a lot sooner, having asked the year before and some are collecting two or three times “We were all incredibly touched (by the ges- She treats her carrier route like a job, she as well. what they were before. In some cases, they are ture),” Ms. Grattan said. explains, and the fringe benefits are simple and It was in January 2002 that the News Advertis- achieving nearly 100 per cent voluntary collec- News Advertiser carriers are generally be- make it very enjoyable. er introduced its new carrier collection model. tion from customers. tween 10 and 16 years old, but Mr. Fakhourie “I get to meet new people and I get to know Carriers keep 100 per cent of all money collect- Introducing the new system, says Ajax, Pick- notes there are some younger and some older. my neighbours,” she says. ed from their customers every three weeks, a ering and Uxbridge circulation manager Abe For more information on becoming a News Starting her route last April, at just seven change from the previous system that had car- Fakhourie, was due to the fact the paper was Advertiser carrier, call 905-683-5117 or e-mail years old, her parents were a little nervous. riers paid depending on the number of papers regularly receiving feedback about the incred- [email protected]. 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✦ Holland, From Page A1 issues. in a report (for Parliament).” Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo They are going to spend two There is going to be a stop in and by giving youth the right days in each part of Canada vis- Ajax-Pickering. to vote it can help to encourage iting several schools and talking The bill should receive sec- positive voting habits through- to youth. ond reading in February and out life. “We will also be talking be voted on in March. In the Offering assistance In the new year, the MPs are broadly about engaging youth past, similar private member’s PICKERING — Pickering firefighters and Durham Emergency Medical Services tend to a victim in a two-car planning on travelling across in other ways,” Mr. Holland bills had been introduced but accident at the corner of Whites and Kingston roads Wednesday morning. 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New bill would added. in the legislature next spring, appears to Mr. Ouellette said the goal of the bill have the support of some of the region’s encourage more open is to create more open and free discus- mayors. debate in meetings sion of issues among local councils and “This gives elected officials the type school boards — something he said isn’t of immunity needed at the local level so By David Blumenfeld happening. that they are not bullied by special inter- Staff Writer “It’s about letting elected officials do est groups or threatened by legal action,” their job, and part of the problem some- said Clarington Mayor John Mutton. DURHAM — A new bill, if passed, times is there’s a reluctance or a hesi- Meanwhile, Oshawa Mayor John Gray would give municipal council and school tance, particularly with new individuals said the bill would balance the playing board members the power to say what’s being elected to positions, to speak their field among the three levels of govern- on their minds in meetings without re- mind without having the threat of repri- ment. prisals from outside interest groups, said sals coming forward,” he said, adding as “Federal and provincial members Oshawa MPP Jerry Ouellette, who intro- the bill was being brought forward he have enjoyed immunity when sitting duced the bill Dec. 15 at Queen’s Park. discovered more officials being “influ- in their respective legislatures, and the The Elected Officials Immunity Act enced by outside people” and threat- same regulation should apply to munici- 2004 would give municipal council and ened with legal action as well. pal politicians when speaking in council school board members the same speak- The bill, which goes to second reading chambers,” he said. ing privileges given to members of the federal and provincial governments. Mr. Ouellette said the bill would promote more freedom of speech and democracy in chamber sittings and encourage pub- lic debate without the fear of potential lawsuits. “I know very specifically the reason I brought it in. It was brought to me by elected officials in the past... that they had been told that if they criticized or CALL FOR mentioned the inaction of certain indi- viduals or people then they would be RESERVATIONS Watch charged for it,” he said. “I’m not saying which level of officials were the ones NOW!! for us that were saying this to me, but it was Wednesday, brought to my attention... that if they CALL FOR ANY said (other officials) weren’t doing their Friday and job again they’d sue them for defama- EVENT!! Sunday for tion of character. “What happens is then you’re always all your second-guessing what you’re going to local news. say, and what you’re not going to say, 905-666-3113 and making sure you’re saying the right Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo thing so you’re not held liable for it,” he 227 BROCK ST. S. • WHITBY

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S PORTSsportsdurhamregion.com Home club results... Page B2 Sports Briefs Easy does it as Felicien returns DECEMBER 24, 2004 [ Swimming ] Says indoor meets not drawn into the controversy. “I don’t do it for the awards or the out of the question recognition. If someone wants to hon- Pickering swimmers our me, I say great, thanks for the shine at Quebec By Al Rivett recognition... if there’s going to be Sports Editor controversy, I’m going to stay out of provincials PICKERING — Rumours of hurdler it.” Perdita Felicien skipping the entire in- She defended her worthiness, say- PICKERING — Three Pickering door track and field season have been ing her rookie season as a profes- swimmers with the Scarborough Swim greatly exaggerated. sional hurdler was the best ever for a Club made their presence felt in the The 24-year-old two-time world Canadian, complete with gold medals water at the Quebec Provincial Swim Meet in Trois-Rivieres, last weekend. champion has tentatively set her sights in the IAAF Golden League and IAAF Laura Barnes, 16, Tawyna Rudy, 17, on returning to competition at the Gaz Grand Prix Series events, as well as and Vanessa Wappell, 16, were three de France du Pas-de-Calais indoor winning the 2004 IAAF World Indoor of 30 members from the Scarborough meet in Liévin, France on Feb. 26 — Championships. club at the high-profile competition. almost a full six months after her fall “It was a big honour and I’m really Barnes cracked Swim Canada’s in the final of the 100-metre hurdles at thankful for it,” says Felicien. national standard in the 200-metre the Athens Olympic Games. She notes her vacations, a belated breaststroke. She finished second “It’s a really good indoor meet but, graduation present to herself after in a time that will allow her to attend right now, it’s very sketchy,” says Fe- finishing at Illinois last year and im- the Canadian Nationals and Canada licien, who’s almost fully recovered mediately turning pro in track and Games Trials later this year. Barnes from a deep heel bruise suffered dur- field, were the best medicine for her also collected a silver medal in the ing her crash on the first hurdle in following the heartache that was Ath- 100m breast. Athens. “I would like to run once or ens. But, had things gone completely Rudy, entering the meet with sev- eral national standards under her belt, twice. I love Europe; they’ve been very smoothly there, she still would have garnered silver medals in the 100m good to me there.” been ready for a change of pace. and 200m butterfly events with new She’s currently back in her home “It was a great experience. It was my personal best times. The multi-talented training base of Champaign, Illinois first time going on a leisure vacation. swimmer also won bronze medals in where she’s working out under long- I needed to get some time away,” she the 200m and 400m individual medley time coach Gary Winckler, who’s also says, noting she went on an adven- races. the head track and field coach at the ture vacation to Vancouver as well as Wappell swam in six events with University of Illinois. She started back taking friend and fellow Illinois grad her best finishes seventh-place efforts training Nov. 1 and reports her injury Nicole Wittman to Mexico for a week in the 100m and 200m breast events. is coming along nicely. of relaxation. The versatile swimmer can hold her “The heel is doing better. I did some Felicien says she was pleased with own in everything from the 50m free- light hurdling last week. It was a bit the reception in Pickering for herself style to the 400m IM. All three swimmers with the Scar- sore, but nothing extreme. The work- and fellow Olympians Anson Henry borough club attended Dunbarton High outs are pretty tame, pedestrian at and Bernard Luttmer several months School. best. Last week, I did some endurance ago. She notes being from Pickering is The three will travel with the club runs.” a point of pride that she carries proud- to a training camp in Austin, Texas in She notes Winckler had advised her ly to her meets around the world. the new year. to skip the indoor season and con- “Whenever someone says Picker- centrate on being fully recovered in ing, it puts a smile on my face. Peo- time to run in the professional out- Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo ple are always coming up to me and [ Hockey ] door circuit, which gets rolling in the Canadian Olympian Perdita Felicien is looking forward to resuming her track career congratulating me and showing how in 2005, either in the professional indoor or outdoor season. She’s currently back in spring, culminating in the IAAF world much they appreciate me. Anytime I training in Illinois, under coach Gary Winckler. Raiders peewees championships in Helsinki, Finland come home it’s a big treat. Pickering from Aug. 6 to 14. has supported me from Day 1.” earn split with “He wants me to pass up the indoor kind of looked beyond it. Now, since Felicien was recently in Toronto This coming outdoor season and Petes, tie Markham season, get over things and get to the I’ve been back training the past six where she was named co-winner of especially the 2005 world champion- right place again. I’ll stick with him weeks, I’m at a point where I’m trying the Jack W. Davies Trophy for Canada’s ships in Finland, she hopes, will go a DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering and not compete (indoors), but if I’m to figure it out. I’m trying to find the top amateur track and field athlete. long way toward erasing some of the Raiders minor peewee ‘AAA’ rep hock- really raring to go, he would be OK meaning. Now, I’m having to face it She shared the award with five-time bad memories associated with Ath- ey team turned the corner after earn- with that,” she says. head-on. 2004 Paralympic gold medalist Chan- ens. ing a key victory along with a tie and She admits that starting back on “I was thinking the other day that I tal Petitclerc of Montreal. She was also “Oh yeah, I want to be world cham- a loss in a tough part of the recent her training regime after five months want to have a long career. I want to a recipient of the Phil Edwards Me- pion again this year. I want a chance Eastern Ontario of relative inactivity, including vaca- have a career that’s very successful. If morial Trophy, awarded each year to for redemption at the next world league schedule. tions to Vancouver and to Mexico, I let Athens haunt me throughout my Canada’s most outstanding male or championships. I’ll be back — I have Hosting the has forced her to confront her per- career, it’s not going to go where I want female athlete in overall track events. no choice. I love my sport so much. I Peterborough formance at Athens, which ended in it to be. I was very unfair to myself. The award presentation, however, love what I do. Quite honestly, I asked Petes, the Raid- heartbreak after a 2004 track and field For a few months I thought my whole didn’t go without some controversy, myself ‘how am I going to get over the ers started the season that included six consecutive season was terrible, but I can’t base it with Petitclerc declining to share the events on that one occasion?’ Some week with a big 5-3 win. winning performances leading up to on one day at Athens. I have to look at award in protest for not winning the people can’t get over it. I’m refusing Steven Deeg led the way with two the Olympics. everything instead of one part of the award outright. to let my career fade away because of goals and an assist. Jake Buckler, “Athens took a lot out of me. I’ve year.” Felicien, however, wouldn’t be one freaky accident.” Jordan Minos and Joe Doherty added singles. Adam Valadao recorded two assists, Khalid Alli and Alex Fortin added one apiece. Kristoff Lyons earned the win in City track athlete the Mayne man for Mocs net with several big saves. In Peterborough, the Raiders fell a goal short in a 5-4 loss. Deeg paced the squad again with St. Mary grad helps “The field was a lot tougher this year cipients, including Mayne, took some two goals, while Christian Kirk and Va- as a lot of the bigger teams such as Flori- “minor cuts” to their funding in order to ladao added markers. Robbie Affleck, university cross-country Brandon Labumbard, Jake Bannister, da, Georgia and Florida State brought in keep the programs afloat. Eric Mitchell, Valadao, Deeg, Alli, Kirk team to new heights some Kenyans,” says Mayne. Mayne is happy to report that fol- and Fortin drew assists. As a team, UTC finished fifth, ahead of lowing a groundswell of support from Goaltender Connor Wilkinson kept NCAA Division 1 powerhouses Univer- the school’s alumni, the Chattanooga the score close, turning back several PICKERING — A City track and field sity of Tennessee (Knoxville) Volunteers, community, many UTC professors, and good Peterborough scoring opportuni- athlete led his southern U.S. school with Alabama, Miami, Georgia Tech and Mis- runners from all over North America, the ties. strong individual and team results dur- sissippi State. programs were completely reinstated. The Raiders than came up with ing the recently-completed collegiate Mayne also made his presence felt at “The athletic director couldn’t take a big 3-3 tie against division rival cross-country season. a number of other big meets this sea- the 20 e-mails he was receiving each day Markham Waxers. Ian Mayne, competing for the Uni- son. The St. Mary Catholic Secondary and the bad publicity. We are now able Alli was the big scorer with a goal versity of Tennessee at Chattanooga School graduate placed seventh at the to recruit more runners for next year and an assist. Andrew Henderson Mocs (UTC) in cross-country, posted Stegemoller Classic at Southern Indi- as we graduate three runners, leaving scored on a big-timer from the point. Deeg rounded out the scoring. Fortin, numerous top-10 efforts at a variety of ana University in a time of 25:19 for the only myself and Colin Sullivan (younger Bannister, Affleck and Valadao chipped big meets during his junior season. five-mile event. He also finished sixth at brother of Canadian Olympic long-dis- in with assists. Most significant was the 22-year-old’s the University of Tennessee Volunteer tance athlete Kevin Sullivan) as the only The team eagerly awaits the re- efforts at the South Conference Cross- Classic in Knoxville, Tenn. It was the first Canadians left,” says Mayne. turn of team captain Jacob Lessard Country Championships at the Furman time in six years that UTC had defeated Mayne continues to study in the pre- who has missed three weeks with a Golf Course in Spartanburg, S.C. He its state rival at the meet. Mayne also med program at UTC where he carries a broken hand. Lessard is expected placed fifth in a time of 26:08.56, mak- Pickering’s Ian Mayne, left, looks to over- placed fourth in the annual MOC Invita- 4.0 grade point average for the semester back in the lineup early in the new ing the all-conference team for a second take a competitor during a meet in Knox- tion at UTC. and 3.82 overall. year. ville, Tennessee earlier this year. consecutive season. He placed 10th in Mayne notes UTC’s track and field NOTES: Mayne also serves as the the same event last year. As a team, the and cross-country programs received president of the UTC Student Athlete Mocs won the title for the second year in in Tuscaloosa, Ala. where he finished some good news of late. A year ago, the Advisory Council, organizing a Thanks- [ Ringette ] a row, outpacing second-place Appala- 30th overall, running a personal-best programs were at a crossroads as the giving food drive to benefit the Chat- chian State by more than 20 points. time of 30:59 in the 10-kilometre race, a school cut funding to both programs, tanooga Food Bank late last month. This Ajax tweens blitz Mayne advanced to the NCAA South good result considering stiff competition which left them teetering on the brink year, the council collected more than Barrie Blizzard Regional Cross-Country Championships from a number of big schools. of extinction. Several scholarship re- 1,500 canned food items. on the ice

AJAX — The Ajax Shooting Stars Annandale men’s rinks on a quest for the Silver Tankard Canadian Tire tween ‘B’ ringette team blanked the Barrie Blizzard 7-0 in a pre-Christmas league showdown at the Foursomes team up to fending their championship. The An- bantam girls’ (under 16) zone playdowns knockout playdowns to the regionals at Ajax Community Centre last Sunday nandale teams won the zone playdown at the Sutton Curling Club from Jan. 15 to the York Curling Club on Jan. 22. afternoon. win zone event; regionals at Scarborough’s Tam Heather Curling 17. In the boys’ event, Annandale will ••• Kelly Davey opened the scoring Club. Seven pairs of teams competed. be represented by the team of Michael Pickering resident and Olympian just 42 seconds into the first period in Uxbridge next and it was all the Ajax Shooting Stars The Annandale teams now advance to Bryson, Wesley Forget, Emmett Murphy, Richard Hart curls with Glenn Howard would need for the victory. the regionals in Uxbridge next April. and Sandy Martin with coach Susannah of Coldwater along with Brent Laing and By Jim Easson Emma Esphino assisted on that Special to the News Advertiser One team consisted of Warren Leslie, Moylan. In the girls’ competition, two Craig Savill. Last weekend the team went goal and scored one of her own later Jon Payne (who replaced Alex Bianchi), teams are entered. Lesley Pyne skips to Ottawa to compete in the Canada Cup in the game, while Davey aided with an AJAX — Two Annandale Curling Jason March and Blair Metrakos. Gord Heather Bell, Leahanne Legrow, and Sta- East. It offered a purse of $98,000 and assist. Clubs rinks are looking for more success Norton skipped the other team with cey Hogan with coach Jennifer McGhee. was one way of entering the next Olym- Sarah Salvatore, Lauren Lewth- in doublerink play this season. Dave Hutchison, Marvin Harrison, and Jaclyn Stephenson has the other team pic Trials. waite and Natasha Saliba all counted Last season, the pair of teams won Ron Alexander. of Sarah Leslie, Samantha Smith, and Twenty-eight teams competed in one goal apiece. the Ontario finals of the doublerink ••• Angela Glanzmann with coach Richard the triple-knockout event. The Howard Heather Dietrich had two goals Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard. Last The new year will see the Ontario Glanzmann. team, however, was sidelined one game and an assist and Brianna Campbell weekend, they took the first step in de- Curling Association bantam boys’ and Two teams advance out of the double- from being in the money. had an assist. A/P PAGE B2 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 24, 2004 Pickering skaters glide to top at own event Annual Home Club Competition produces fine performances

PICKERING — Skate Canada Picker- ing Skating Club members glided and twirled to fine performances at the club’s annual Home Club Competition at the Pickering Recreation Complex earlier this month. Skaters representing many of the club’s programs, including CanSkate (Canada’s only national learn-to-skate program), StarSkate and Competitive, participated. A wide variety of events and spectacular performances made the day special for competitors and spectators alike. Results were: • Junior 1: 1. Emma Martin, 2. Michele Tennant, 3. Emily Spadafora; • Junior 2: 1 Natalie Van Rooy, 2. Mia Moore, 3. Katherine Hertler; • Introductory ladies’ free skate: 1. Michelle Eakin, 2. Christin Spencer, 3. Libby Reeves; • Elementary ladies’ free skate: 1. Na- tasha Calizon, 2. Amanda Fowler, 3. Mi- chelle Nicholson; • Junior boys’ free skate: 1. John Ten- nant, 2. Dante Sellitto; A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo • Pre-preliminary ladies’ free skate, Pickering Skating Club members, from left, Savannah Heathcote, Rachelle Degenstein, Callie Carkner and Jennifer Pappas all had winning performances at the club’s recent Flight 1: 1. Joanna Salvagna, 2. Amanda Home Club Competition at the Pickering Recreation Complex. Smith, 3. Noelle Baird; • Flight 2: 1. Tobi Odueke, 2. Kylie Burt, 1. Rachelle Degenstein, 2. Lauren Cun- Lalonde, Pre-Preliminary ‘B’ Flight 4, a recent high test day at the Ajax Skating dance – Harris Tango – Rachelle Degen- 3. Corinne Rivers; ningham, 3. Katrina Gates; sixth; Tobi Odueke, Pre-Preliminary Club. Passing were: Senior silver Dance stein; Junior silver skills – Alycia Degen- • Preliminary ‘A’ ladies’ free skate: 1. • Junior silver ladies’ solo dance: 1. ‘C’ Flight 1, third; Tayler Cleland, In- – Blues – Kaycee Morrison; Senior silver stein. Kailey Trewartha, 2. Nicole Haughton, 3. Victoria Giglio, 2. Jordan Pagnello, 3. troductory ‘A’ Flight 1, third; Angel Far- dance – Blues – Julia Blandisi; Senior New skaters are welcome. For in- Lauren Cowley; Kayla Cunningham; rer, Pre-Preliminary ‘C’ Flight 2, sixth; silver dance – Starlight Waltz – Jordan formation about registration, family • Preliminary ‘B’ ladies free skate: 1. • Senior silver ladies’ solo dance: 1. Sa- Anna Aguayo, Stage 6 Flight 2, seventh; Pagnello; Junior silver dance – Rocker discounts and programs, call 905-420- Jennifer Pappas, 2 Alissa Kuksis, 3. Ta- vannah Heathcote, 2. Paige Heathcote, Michelle Nicholson, Pre-Preliminary Foxtrot – Christie Moore; Junior silver 4117. mara Dowhy; 3. Jennifer Powell; ‘B’ Flight 1, second; Joanna Salvagna, • Pre-preliminary ladies’ solo dance: • Gold ladies’ solo dance: 1. Breanne Pre-Preliminary ‘F’ Flight 1, first; Marc- 1. Michelle Nicholson, 2. Amanda Fowl- Allen; André Servant, Preliminary men, first; er, 3. Natalie Van Rooy; • Introductory interpretive: 1. Callie Tamara Dowhy, Preliminary ‘F’ Flight 1, • Preliminary ladies’ solo dance: 1. Carkner, 2. Rachelle Degenstein; fourth; and Jennifer Pappas, Preliminary Tamara Dowhy, 1. Kailey Trewartha, 3. • Silver interpretive: 1. Savannah ‘F’ Flight 2, second. Alana Grant, 3. Tobi Odueke; Heathcote, 2. Paige Heathcote, 3. Jen- Results from the Cobourg Skate: • Junior bronze ladies’ solo dance: 1. nifer Powell; • Nicole Haughton, Preliminary ‘A’ Jennifer Pappas, 2. Jacqueline Clarke, 2. • Bronze interpretive: 1. Victoria Gi- Flight 1, fourth; Nicole Haughton, Pre- Amanda Cozier, 2. Aliesha Cozier; glio; liminary spins, sixth; Kayla Cunning- • Junior bronze ladies free skate: 1. • Gold interpretive: 1. Amanda Press; ham, Junior silver spins, third; Kayla Rachelle Degenstein, 2. Kristen Kuksis, • Open interpretive: 1. Breanne Allen. Cunningham, Junior silver solo, fifth; 3. Callie Carkner; In addition to Home Club, many Pick- Kayla and Lauren Cunningham, inter- • Senior bronze ladies’ free skate: 1 ering skaters have also competed out- mediate pairs, fourth; Rachelle Degen- Kaycee Morrison, 2 Sandra Black, 3 Lau- side the city with considerable success stein, Junior bronze elements Flight 2, ren Cunningham; this season. The club performed at the fifth, Junior bronze spins, first, Junior • Junior silver ladies’ free skate: 1. recent Raccoon Rally event in Claring- bronze ladies’ ‘B’ free skate Flight 1, Kayla Cunningham; ton and the Cobourg Skate. third, introductory interpretive Flight 2, • Senior silver ladies’ free skate: 1. Results from the Raccoon Rally: third; Alycia Degenstein, Junior bronze Paige Heathcote, 2. Savannah Heath- • Nicole Haughton, Preliminary elements Flight 1, first, Junior bronze cote; ‘A’ Flight 1, second; Alyssa Jarvis, Pre- ladies’ ‘B’ free skate Flight 2, sixth. • Senior bronze ladies’ solo dance: Preliminary ‘B’ Flight 4, fifth; Nicole Senior skaters were also successful at JOIN TODAY AND RECEIVE UP TO 12 WEEKS FREE!*

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Several local bands on “Jonathan would have been 18 on Dec. 1, so I think this is a perfect cel- the bill in benefit for ebration of his birthday,” said Ms. Hospital for Sick Children Allen. The concert includes bands Fail to Speak, Sold, The AJAX — An upcoming benefit con- Johnstones, One cert is being held in memory of an Ajax Second 2 Late, teen who died on the soccer field this Scratch 3, Green past summer. Division, The Nataleigh Allen and Sarah Westlake Flatliners and are raising money for the Hospital for Gunned Down. Sick Children a favourite hospital of And, know- their friend Jonathan Stewart, who ing Jonathan so died after being struck in the chest by well, the girls a soccer ball. thought it was “(Before his death) Jonathan was Jonathan Stewart appropriate to upset that when he turned 18 he would call the concert have to go to another hospital, he en- ‘The Green Ribbon Skank’ because joyed Sick Kids and always talked green was his favourite colour and he about it, said Allen. “Jonathan went loved to do a dance to ska music called to Pickering High in grade 9 and 10 skanking, said Allen. and I went to Ajax High. Then he and I The maximum capacity for the Dun- transferred to J. Clarke for grade 11 and geon is 250 people so the girls are hop- became instant friends”. ing to raise approximately $2,500. The girls together are organizing the The concert is at the Dungeon, 44 benefit concert, which was the idea of Bond St. E. in Oshawa on Dec. 28. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo another of Jonathan’s friends, Brandi Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets are Nataleigh Allen, left, and Sarah Westlake are organizing a benefit for their friend, Jonathan Stewart, who died last summer. The con- Reader. $10 at the door. cert is at The Dungeon in Oshawa, Tuesday, Dec. 28. Singers sought for County Town

Hit the high and low Auditions are held at the group’s style shows at Dnipro Hall, Oshawa on practices on Jan. 5 and 12 at 7:30 p.m. April 28, 29 and 30. There will also be a notes on Jan. 5 downstairs at the Whitby Seniors’ Ac- benefit concert at the PIckering Village tivity Centre, Brock and Burns streets. United Church in Ajax on April 22. DURHAM — The County Town Sing- The group includes singers from For more information on auditions, ers need several good singers, espe- all over Durham Region and presents call Linda at 905-668-0083. To find cially basses and tenors, for the spring several concerts a year. This spring, out more about the choir, go to www. season. the Singers will perform three cabaret- countytownsingers.com. Murder, fundraising mix in court clinic benefit performance this February Be part of ‘Seeds of Hope’ Court Clinic. able through the DFCC. An upcoming Oshawa Little Theatre The performance is Wednesday, performance of ‘Dial M For Murder’ Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. at the theatre, 62 Rus- DURHAM — Dial M for Murder and will benefit the clinic’s Seeds of Hope sett Ave. in Oshawa. For more informa- offer a boost to the Durham Family campaign. Tickets are $15 and avail- tion, call 905-436-6754 ext. 237.



  


    
       
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DURHAM — Great balls of fire! For- den Room on his baby grand piano. Jeff Scott will do tributes to Buddy mer Oshawa resident Billy Diel will The show is one of a series of din- Holly and Roy Orbison and the Everly perform his Jerry Lee Lewis tribute ner shows being presented by Bernie Brothers. A later show will feature John show here on Jan. 7. Jessome Entertainment with El Stavros Preston with his Elvis tribute. Diel, a popular performer in the area in 2005. On Feb. 25, look for Nancy All shows are $50, with a Christmas for years, returns for his show at El Tromm as Shania Twain/Cher. On special of all four for $180. Tickets are Stavros restaurant. He’ll rock the Gar- March 19, Jessome, of Courtice, and available by calling 905-404-6855.

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This editorial position requires some evening shifts and the successful candidate must be able to DESK & CREDENZA, solid oak, work well with other, be organized, demonstrate initiative, and meet strict deadlines. The success- good condition, 66x35 5 drawer ful applicant will be responsible for creating graphics, charts, laying out news and feature pages, and 66x20 4 drawer. $850/set and working with editors on vertical products and special sections. OBO. (905)831-2149 SWEET HUNK Looking for Love! • Applicants must possess: OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. 40. Looks 30. Very Handsome, DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- 3-BEDROOM HOUSE, desirable Ta ll, Caucasian, Strong, Intelligent, wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & •A degree or diploma in graphic design; 2 & 3 bedroom (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- N.E. Oshawa. Newly renovated. rooms available. Well maintained Athletic, Private Pilot, Funny, Di- side chairs, pedestal table, dove- • A minimum of five years experience at a newspaper, with experience working in a newsroom Immaculate, 5 appliances, c/air, vorced, Hiker, Swimmer, Traveller, tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for apartments building. Near all amenities. From garage, no smokers/pets. considered to be a strong asset; only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. Not religious, Daddy to $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- 33 & 77 starting at First/last,/references, credit check one…looking for Sweet, Beautiful, 213-4669. •A thorough understanding of Adobe applications, including Photoshop, InCopy, InDesign, Il- $1300+ utilities. Immediate. 29-40 yrs, Shapely, Sexy, Intelli- OSHAWA, Clean, comfortable 2 (905)259-5138 lustrator, and Acrobat; and Falby Crt., $978 per mo. bedroom apartment available Feb- gent Woman for long-term, maybe ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, • Strong English skills. On-site ruary 1st. $755/month inclusive. marriage, maybe children, but defi- 2 years old, excellent condition. First/last, references. No pets, sin- ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 nitely a first date and then FUN 18"x18" seat with air cushion. Ajax months free, then own a house Interested applicants should forward a resume by Jan 7 to attention of: superintendent gle parking, laundry, storage. 4ever. Why not? Contact $1500. Commode chair on (905)263-1022 from $600/month o.a.c. Up to [email protected] wheels. $50. (905)668-9697 Chris Bovie and security. $5,000 cash back to you! Require OSHAWA, Large 1-bedroom $30,000 plus family income and Managing Editor good credit. Short of down pay- GOV'T. INSPECTED Ont. grain Rental Office Mon.-Fri. basement apartment. Eat-in kitch- fed beef. Sides, split sides at This Week Newspaper en, sauna, fireplace, laundry, 2 ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- $1.70/lb. Bruce 705-432-3031 or 865 Farewell St. P.O. Box 481 parking, shopping, $675/inclusive. Marie 905-986-4932 Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5 Available immediately. No smok- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 LIVE-IN certified oversees ing/pets. (905)720-4996, evenings nannies/care givers. Elder care, Fax: 905-579-1809 (905) 686-0845 CLAREMONT 3 bedroom semi special needs, minimum wage ap- HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- E-mail: [email protected] www.ajaxapartments.com OSHAWA, Ritson/King, 1 large detached house. $975.00 + util- plies. No fee employers OEA. fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, bedroom apt for rent. Quiet, ities, parking, laundry. Available (416)699-6931. never used, still in wrapper. Cost $600/month, utilities, parking in- immediately. Dave 416-819-4119 $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 cluded. Available immediately. Call (905)728-2970 GARDEN HILL AREA - 3 bed- HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety Up to $500 Move-In Allowance room country home, 45 min. from Covers - best quality, best prices, WOOD COATINGS CHEMIST OSHAWA, Rossland/Stevenson all colours, all sizes, large variety Oshawa, 2 bathrooms, beautiful Condominium Sized Suites Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950 view, some heat supplied. Utilities available. Delivery included. Cen- Chemcraft International Inc., a dynamic industrial coatings manufacturer, is includes utilities, cable, parking extra. $1100/mo. Call Bill FINDING tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul 1, 2, 3 Bedroom Apartments laundry, fridge & stove, no smok- (905)797-2428 CHILDCARE 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER expanding and has an immediate opening for a Wood Coatings Chemist in ing. Separate entrance. Available starting at $700. Jan/Feb 1st. Short or long term. Has never been easier! HOT TUB COVERS One week ● OSHAWA - 3 bedroom + bunga- our Port Hope division. Renovated suites (905)723-7171. low, 2 baths, garage, freshly Connecting providers, Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- ● Free Utilities painted, $1300 plus utilities parents and nannies. livered to your door Call 1-866- PARK/WENTWORTH - Large 2 652-6837 ● first/last credit check. Call Not an agency. The potential candidate will be responsible for the development of new Free Parking bedroom apartment in duplex, 2 (905) 434-2437. View free list today at: ● parking spaces, laundry, large INDUSTRIAL Convection Oven Tenant free rent draw & rewards program backyard, very clean, Avail. imme- www.durhamdaycare.com coatings products and/or systems, assisting all functions of quality control and ● OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOM apt., $500 or best offer. Call David at Senior Discounts diately. Call Humphrey at (905)665-2346 905-432-1382. Will trade for golf (416)283-5964 or (416)720-7401. fridge, stove parking included, pri- manufacturing activities, and providing technical support both on and off-site Drop by or Call for Appointment vate entrance, Mary/Adelaide ar- swing! PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly: 3- ea. $850/month inclusive. to ensure optimum product performance. 905-728-4993 bedroom main floor apartment, First/last, no pets. Available Jan LINCOLN MIG welder with gas at- stove, fridge, dishwasher. Across 1st. (905)436-6085, 905-728-3481 tachment, $400. Also, Proline plasma cutter, $400. Call 905- AVAILABLE JAN. 1ST. newly from Public School. Walk to Go Ideally we are looking for a self-motivated team player with excellent Station. Minutes to 401/Lake. PICKERING Major Oaks/Brock DRIVER with own vehicle avail- 377-1937. renovated, all code compliant, two 2-storey detached, 3-bdrm, 3- able for local trips for disable and large bedrooms, eat in kitchen, (905)420-5309. organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and goals. A minimum two bathrms, A/C, 6 new appl, elderly. cost negotiable call NEW DANBY APT sized freezers overlooking living area, built in t.v. PICKERING VILLAGE - 1-bdrm. pool/deck. Near GO/schools/shop- (905) 427-7606. unit plus cable connection, guaran- $199. New Danby bar fridges, years experience in wood coating formulations and application equipment is A JOB AT HOME $529.27 Week- basement apt. Spacious living ping. No smoking/pets. $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- ly. Mail work, Assemble products teed driveway space. Lower level room, includes utilities, cable, first/last/references. $1400+util- duplex. $950 per mo. plus 1/2 oil pliances, scratch and dent. Full desireable. A post secondary education in chemistry or a related field is or Computer work. (416)703-5655. parking. Separate entrance, non- ities. Immediate. 905-655-1319, manufacturers warranty. Recondi- 24hr message. www.TheHome- and 1/2 electricity. All applicants smoker, no pets. Suits single per- 905-686-8527 need either copy of credit bureau tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- preferred. Job.ca Or write: Consumer, 599B son. First/last. $700/mo. Avail. im- tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- Please send your resume to: Yonge Street, #259-222, Toronto. reading or the names and phone mediately. 905-427-0476. PSYCHICS reader and advisor, numbers of their last two landlords. WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- M4Y 1Z4 help in all life's problems, satisfac- tioned washers $199/up, new and [email protected] Call (905) 623-6925. LAND, 3-bdrm bungalow, main tion guaranteed, specializing in PICKERING, Altona/Sheppard. floor only, air, washer/dryer, reconditioned coin operated BICKLE FARM - Potato Business One bedroom, large basement Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- washers and dryers at low prices. or fax to: stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2-car ings, always private and confiden- (Courtice) - Land and Business or apartment available Jan.1st. Nice, parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size 905-885-7798 Lease and Business. Great Oppor- BLUEWATER quiet area, close to Hwy tial, house parties available. fridges $399., new 24" and 30" ing, basement rented separately. (905)665-3222. or mail to: tunity! For more information please PARK WHITBY 401/amenities, separate entrance, Immediately. References. $1,250 ranges with clock and window call Derek at 800-810-2842. 1 & 2 Bedrooms. laundry, one parking, utilities plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- included, $750 first/last. Cal Group. 416-783-5000 es and 24" frost free fridges now Human Resources Please call Mon-Fri. Rehan (416)357-3180 or available. Wide selection of other 155 Rose Glen Road North 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. (905)509-6869 (after 7pm week- new and reconditioned appliances. days, daytime on weekends. 905-571-3522 LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- P.O. Box 458 es from $9.99, luggage from ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 $$$ Mortgage Money $$$ for any Shelter Canadian PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 room apt., 2-storey with main floor $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- Port Hope, Ontario L1A 3Z3 reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. Properties Ltd. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 Don't wait weeks or months for an entrance, balcony view of lake. PIANO Technician available for $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- answer. Approvals within 24 - 48 able. Close to downtown and 9830, Scarborough (416)439- tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase CHRISTIAN Non-Profit Daycare in hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292, BOND/SIMCOE, Spacious 1 bed- Carlos (905)830-9997 Pickering is looking for an assist- shopping. 4 appliances, carpet 1177. consultation on all makes and 877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown room apartment, $660+hydro. models of acoustic pianos. Re- NELSON FINANCIAL GROUP LTD. ant to work 20-25 hrs/wk. and Sup- Available immediately. Applianc- PORT WHITBY - Dufferin St. new- and hardwood flooring, close to / Vallerie Lawson. 401 and GO. Utilities included. A DININGROOM, cherry wood, conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, ply Teachers needed. Fax resume www.accuratemortgages.com es, laundry fac. on-site and park- ly renovated spacious, quiet, 1 & 2 "HERE WE GROW AGAIN!" to Joyce or Lisa. 905-839-8273 bedrooms, $795 and $895. Util- Call (905)434-3972. double pedestal table, 8 chairs, Mason & Risch, & other grand or ing. Avail. Jan. 1. Call 905-434- Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- upright pianos for sale. Rentals Registration 7931. ities, laundry, parking included. www.realstar.ca PLANT SUPERVISOR. LTG a $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ tion. New, still in boxes. Cost also available. Gift Certificates • Inside Collectors - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- Walk to go, 401/ Brock St. Close to material handling solutions provid- Officer BOWMANVILLE- large one bed- sports arena, shopping. 1-800- HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- available. Call Barb at 905-427- • Outside Collector er seeks a skilled plant supervisor ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or 746-0995. 7631 or check out the web at: Positions Required call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. room apt. Quiet location. Free 693-2778 nity Living in Oshawa now has • Driver with a min of 5 yrs supervisory parking. No smoking/pets. Adult units . Avail. immed., parking incl. www.barbhall.com. Visa. containerization exp. MSOffice, $20.00/hr Avg. Purchases, renewals or refinance. A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- To consolidate your debts. Lowest lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency Please call 905-576-9299. ACAD, OHSA. F/T. Good written & We Train You! Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. tress set. New in plastic, cost PIANOS & CLOCKS - FREE Fax resume to: 905-839-7002 rates possible for residential or ed. Call 905-697-3491 $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- verbal communications. www.lead- Call Tom Complex. Clean quiet building, IMMACULATE NORTH Oshawa CHRISTMAS CLOCK with www.nelsonfinance.ca stechgrp.com Send resume to: commercial.Credit issues, self em- 0995. Can deliver purchase of any acoustic or digital ployed, I will assess your needs. CHURCH/ HWY. 2. Immaculate 3 across from park. Close to down- townhome, 3 bedrooms, 3 bath- President, Leads Technical Group, (905) 435-0280 bedroom apartments. Close to piano. "BOXING WEEK Prompt, professional service. town. Daily activities incl. All util- rooms, finished walkout basement, APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, 380 Marwood Dr., Oshawa, On. Christmas help req'd schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- ities included. Call (905)430-7397. gas fireplace. $1200/mo. plus util- SPECIALS"- Save $$$ while L1H 8B4. Fax 905.438.0328. No 7391 Ext. 241 heavy duty Kenmore washer & quantities last. Also on Samick $$MONEY$$ 100% 1st, 2nd and www.realstar.ca. ities, first/last. Non-smokers/no dryer, apartment size washer & calls. pets. Jan. 1st. 905-720-0945. pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. SAFE + SOUND MFG. in Bow- 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- Large selection of used pianos manville needs experienced home Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. newly decorated. Utilities included. 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, sewers with industrial equipment. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. PICKERING 3 bedroom town- 0098 etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- house, renovated $1200 + utilities. NOW HIRING Please fax resume to (905) 697- building. Call for appt. (905)579- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, with lessons, try our rent to own. 0189 1ST, 2ND, 3RD 9890. First/last Memory Lane Shep- A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- 100% of all rental payments ap- 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. pard/Whites Available immediate- PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad AZ DRIVER REQUIRED part-time, SEEKING SELF-MOTIVATED in- MORTGAGES Call 905-571-3760 ply. Call TELEP PIANO ly. (416)724-0404 from $289 (30 yds). All Berber (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca minimum 2 years experience, local dividuals, various positions within carpets on sale now! Free up- -Oshawa & GTA area. Name your Res./Comm up to CLIPPER SPACIOUS 1 bedroom Apt, WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! unique, fast growing company. Fax 100% financing. Best rates Brock/Hwy #2 area in Pickering, SOUTH OSHAWA - New renovat- grade to 12 mm premium pad with hours! Ideal for recent retiree! Call resume "The Comfort Zone Inc." every installation, 20 oz Berber Don (905)431-8522. possible. Credit problems? APARTMENTS non smoker and no pets, referenc- ed 3 plus one bedroom, $l,000 (905)434-5348 by December 31, plus utilities. lst/last preferred. carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- PIANOS - HUGE CHRISTMAS Self-employed? AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. es required, $ 750.00/mth call SALE starting at $800. Upright 2004 905-686-1179 Smoking/pets negotiable. Avail- pet only. Lots of selection for eve- No problem! Please call Mon-Fri able Jan lst. Call (905) 434-5934. ry budget. Three month equal grands & apt. size. Reconditioned, AZ DRIVERS YOUR GOOD HEALTH is hiring warrantied & delivered 705-799- TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. payment plan available. Free in full time sales help. Sales experi- Avanti Financial 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS 3204. WANTED IMMEDIATELY ence and vitamin knowledge re- 905-683-6021 Uxbridge, One & two bedroom TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- (905)428-8119 apts. available . Conveniently lo- ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 1 DRYWALL TAPER and 1 Dry- quired. Please drop off resume to Shelter Canadian 1-800-578-0497. PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS • Oshawa based local company drivers waller required. Must have own Your Good Health, Oshawa Centre cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- with/without garage. 3 appliances, Properties Ltd. pied building. Call (905)852-2534. hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, Chip installed from $125. XBOX • Home Daily tools and transportation, be reli- CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, MOD CHIPS Chip installed from able. No rookies. 905-721-0498 first & second mortgages to 100%. www.realstar.ca sauna, Children's playground close to all amenities. Fenced back- HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- $125. Several chips available for • Competitive Wages From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- FURNISHED BASEMENT apt.- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- each console. For all the details: • Benefits APPLE AUTO GLASS - Auto able rates. Private funds avail- UXBRIDGE NEW! Town- yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- Pickering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- star.ca. ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, www.durhammods.com North End • Must have 2 yrs verifiable experience Glass Installer required (entry level able. Refinancing debt consolida- one bedroom open concept back- $149/up. Visit our showroom. Oshawa. 905-626-0542 position). We are looking for a per- LOCAL MANUFACTURING com- tion a specialty. For fast profes- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., ing onto Rouge forest, fireplace, patio/garden, parking, storage. Large selection! Parts, Service. son that is reliable, professional pany requires temporary/full-time sional service call (905)666-4986 sep. entrance, must be seen. 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. with positive attitude and a fast 905-852-4777 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. Call today! draftsperson. Requires AutoCAD $1000. Jeff 416-720-9405. All accessories. New in box. Cost 1-888-230-9250 learner. Will train. Must have valid 214 & 2000 and computer knowl- ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic Drivers Lic. and good driving WHITBY - Taunton & Anderson - $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- edge. Wage negotiable. Fax re- NEW 1 bed. bsmt. apt. Kitchen, mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. 4669. record. Please drop off resume or sume to: 905-434-5346 FURNISHED ROOM for rent-Pick- Call 905-213-4669. pick up an application at 120 Rus- Harwood & Bailey appliances, share laundry. Close ering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful home to amenities. References required. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- sett Ave. Unit #2, Oshawa. (1) ATTRACTIVE renovated 2- FREE MONTH backing onto Rouge forest, share ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. (905)728-9660. Avail. now. No smoking. Util. in- with 2 professional adults, Sales, Installation & Service Of ditioned appliances, new TV's, bedroom & 1-bedroom apt Sim- RENT cluded. $750/first/last. Suits work- Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, coe/Mill, Oshawa, $835/$715. mo. cable/hi-speed internet, non-smok- All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER 1 & 2 bdrms ing responsible single. 905-619- er-no pets preferred. Avail. Immed. net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- $$ EARN EXTRA MONEY $$ inclusive. Laundry, balcony, 2976. ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- Ta kers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses EXPERIENCED Chiropractic Re- parking, appliances included. from $865 $700/mo. Jeff 416-720-9405. Days A Week. (905)999-0362 Available! We Train You! Call ceptionist needed immediately in livery. No credit application re- Available immediately. 905-728- WHITBY - walk to Go, one bed- fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- ARON at 905-435-0518. busy Chiropractic & Massage clin- 3449, 1-800-486-9826, WHITBY Renovated Units PICKERING, bright furnished BED, Aamazing bargain, queen DELIVER THE NEW room main floor apt. Sep. en- orthopedic mattress set, new in 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. ic. Between 30-35 hours weekly. Victoria/Brock St. 2-bedroom $835 Call 310-7000 trance. Parking for one, no laun- room, share bath, laundry facilities, SUPERPAGES / TELUS DIRECTORIES DAYCARE IN COURTICE - is Please call (905)728-5512 inclusive laundry, parking. 1-800- suits working gent. Non-smoking. plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- looking for an experienced assist- dry, Feb. lst. $700/all inclusive. 7557. Will deliver 486-9826. (905)430-7780 $400, first/last. Also 1 bedroom SATELLITE SERVICES: Direct Men & Women with insured vehicles are ant teacher. Please fax resume to: GENERAL CONTRACTOR locat- LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, apartment in Oshawa. Call 905- TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. 905-436-6878. ed in Pickering requires an Ac- nice quiet court, north/east 686-9722. BEDROOM SET, cherrywood, 20 years servicing satellite. needed to deliver in Ajax, Pickering, 1 & 2-BEDROOM available imme- WHITBY one-bedroom apt. bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night counts Payable Clerk, full time, diately. Central Oshawa, couple Oshawa. Separate entrance, park- (416)282-4640, or drop by store Whitby, Oshawa and surrounding areas. hourly paid, experience in Excel $675+hydro, heat and water in- stands. Dovetail construction, nev- ECE SUPERVISOR req'd. Must preferred, fridge, stove, hardwood, ing. Feb. 1st. $775 inclusive. cluded. Completely renovated, WESTNEY/Lake Driveway, Ajax, for a demo. have ECE degree/diploma. 2 years and Jonas Software would be an First/last, references required. No er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 We are also looking for office clerks & carpet, fresh paint. Shopping, first/last. 32-ft OFFICE TRAILER furnished rooms for rent. No smok- Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 experience or more in supervisory asset. Fax resume to 905-831- laundry, no dogs, near bus, rea- smoking, no pets preferred. Carrie ing/pets. Internet incl. Avail Jan. SAVE THOUSANDS!! Fridge, loaders. Delivery starts about December 0107 prior to December 30, 2004. for sale. 110-amp service. A/C, position. Please fax resume to: sonable. Immediate possession. 905-743-9968 baseboard heat. 905-668-4016; 1st. Call after 7pm. (905)426-5561 Stove, Kitchen cabinets + Pantry 905-985-9704 by January 14, BEDROOM SUITE, gorgeous 20th. Work a minimum of 4 daylight hours (905)725-2642, after 5pm. cell: 905-432-4365. cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, for sale - PCV simulated wood- 2005. If confirmation of receipt SEEKING RIBO licenced LARGE ONE BEDROOM base- grain finish, $3000.00 or best offer. per day and get paid within 48 hours upon req'd of resume, please attach an individual with farm and commer- ment, Whitby, close to all amen- tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- For more info call 905-404-5200 or successful completion of route. email address to resume. cial knowledge. Minimum 5 years ities, fridge, stove, laundry avail- email [email protected] experience. Salary commensurate Oshawa, $675/month. Avail. Jan. E., One and two bedroom suites. 213-4669. 1st. First/last required. Clean, able, $700 plus 1/3 utilities. Avail- Low rise building, park like setting, EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER with experience. Please forward Call 1-800-979-7978 close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N. able immediately. No smoking/pets balcony or patio. Close to down- BUSINESS CLOSING SALE. TREADMILL, Bodyguard Magellan with management experience pre- resume to: Box 430, Uxbridge, (905) 666-2420. CLEAN, MODERN TOWNHOUSE Ontario L9P1M8 Call 905-259-7828 or 905-242- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. to share, North Oshawa, close to Engines, cylinder heads, engine Plus 2004 model. Excellent condi- between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ferred, required full time for a busy 8370. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca tion, heart rate monitor and mat for grocery store. Apply in person at NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, UOIT, professionals or students, parts. Automotive machine shop Mon-Fri. Refer to Job #9000-A. $400 plus shared utilities. Avail- equipment and machines. Bell's floor included. $3000 firm. Call Oshawa Foodland, 385 Stevenson November lst./December lst. WHITBY, LARGE 2-BEDROOM Becky (905)426-6231 Rd. N. Oshawa or fax resume to: 1011 SIMCOE ST. N., Oshawa - Clean, family building. Heat, hydro able January. 905-725-7270 or Automotive Machine Shop. 214 Large 3 bedroom 2 storey town basement apt., fridge, stove, laun- 905-431-3536. Wentworth E, Oshawa. 905-432- 905-723-2133. and two appliances included. Pay dry hook-ups. Private entrance, home suites with full basements, cable, parking and laundry facil- 4365 WOOD WORKING bench $200, DENTAL Receptionist with part- available for rent. Private fenced parking for 1 vehicle, $800 inclu- and Shop Smith Clone includes GENERAL LABOURER EXPERIENCED SHINGLER, with ities. (905) 723-2094 sive, first/last. Available immedi- OSHAWA - Simcoe/Rossland ar- time Assisting. Level II a must for yards with mature trees. $999.00 ea, warm, clean, large furnished CARPETS - I have several thou- jigsaw attachment, $1500. Call Applicant must have: min. 5 years experience. Vehicle ately. Call 905-723-6321 sand yards of new Stainmaster & and valid drivers license an asset. Pickering office. Computer skills & per month. 12th month free! 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Classified INDEX 100 H ouses For Sale 102 O pen Houses 103 Private Sales 105 Townhouses For Sale CLEAN USED CARS - 99 Cava- 110 Apartments/Condos For Sale SATELLITES, FREE TO AIR. Is 115 Farms For Sale, Rent & your DirecTV down? Everyone is lier Z24, 5-spd, loaded, sunroof, Wanted 120 Outof Town Properties switching to FTA; no cards, boards cd, $4,900; 96 Voyager van, V6, 125 Property Outside Canada 130 H ousing Wanted or atmegas. Specializing in the auto, $3,200; 95 Safari SLE, load- 1999 CHEVY Express, 2500 se- 135 Lots & Acreages ed, $4,200; 95 Chev Lumina, 4dr, 140 I nvestment/Business Properties Fortec Lifetime Ultra. Get 1000’s of ries, great shape, certified and E- 145 Industrial/Commercial Space channels, no monthly bills. 1St in auto, pw, pl, $3,600. All e-test- 150 O ffice & Business Space tested, $10,500. call (905)259- 155 Stores For Sale, Rent/ Durham Region. Call 905-435- ed/certified. Financing available Wanted 7670 159 Investment Opportunities 0202. uneekelectronics@rog- oac. (905) 426-8922. Dealer. 160 Business Opportunities 161 Franchises ers.com 226 Bloor Street East, 162 Insurance Oshawa. DROP BY OUR STORE DRIVE IN LUXURY at a low price. 163 Professional Directory 164 Tax&Financial FOR A FREE DEMO 1993 Cadillac Seville, burgundy 165 Mortgages, Loans w/gray leather interior. Good 166 Accountants 167 O ffice/Industrial Equipment shape. $3,000 as is, $3500 certi- 168 Business Services/Personals 169 Computer/Internet fied. Call Mark 905-434-0392 170 A partments & Flats For Rent 172 Furnished Apartments 174 S hort Term Rentals 175 A partments & Flats Wanted 180 Condominiums For Rent 185 H ouses For Rent CHESAPEAKE BAY RETRIEVER NEED MINI POCKET BIKES, brand new, 190 Townhouses For Rent 191 H ousing Wanted Pups. Top field and show lines, 2 stroke engine, $550 tax incl. 192 R ooms For Rent & Wanted 3-males left. 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(905)623- GOOD CREDIT FRIENDS & LOVERS Dating Ser- 248 Birthdays 249 Coming Events 1779 or (905)623-7474 vice, don't wait for love to knock at 250 Engagements ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES 251 Forthcoming Marriages your door. Call now free to listen, 252 Marriages 253 A nniversaries SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED 905-683-1110 254 Graduations vaccinated, dewormed, $500 each 255 Announcements 256 D eaths ready to go! German Shepherd A NEW 2005 OR USED 257 Obituaries 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE 258 In Memoriam puppies $400 each. Call 905-260- DRIVE TODAY 259 Cardsof Thanks 8855. 260 Tenders CALL 24 HR. 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Call 905-434-7222 Best Service 278 R egistration 282 Places of Worship Best Price 284 Esthetics/Beauty Services $ $75+ TOP DOLLARS - Ajax Best Quality Girls 285 H ealth & Homecare 1991 LEXUS ES 250, 4 door, Auto Wreckers pays for vehicles. 286 S enior Services 155,000 kil., lady driven, excellent 19+, Singapore, 288 Fitness Services We buy all scrap metal, copper, 290 Catering condition, fully loaded, private sale Chinese, Japanese, 292 Wedding Planner aluminum, fridges, stoves, etc. 293 Astrology $4,100 905) 428-2774 (905) 424- Korean and more 294 Psychics 905-686-1771; 416-896-7066 295 Liaison Services 3833, 24hrs, Out Calls only 296 Amusements Clubs 298 Funeral Directors $$$$ A1 JOHNNY JUNKER. 905-260-1238 299 Cemetery Plots 1993 SUNBIRD LE, 4-dr, auto, 300 Market Basket To ps all for good cars and trucks 301 Flowers and Delivery 4cyl, air, 140K, excellent condition, 302 Farm Service or free removal for scrap cars and 303 Horse Supplies and certified/e-tested, one owner. Ask- trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- B oarding 305 Poultry and Livestock ing $2,250. 1995 ASTRO van, very 4609 or (416)286-6156. 306 Furniture good condition, air, many options, 307 Clothing 310 Articles for Sale asking $3,250. certified/e-tested. CASH FOR CARS! We buy used 311 Bicycles 315 Articles Wanted Call (905)404-8695 vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- 320 Garage/Yard Sales 325 Auctions ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 Please dial 326 Warehouse Sales 1995 AURORA, in good condition, 330 Firewood or come to 479 Bayly St. East, 335 Christmas Trees $4,500. Also 1980 Bonneville, sol- Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES carefully when 336 Woodstoves, Fireplace 340 Antiques and Art id Florida car, $500. Call 905-377- 345 Baby Needs calling one of 348 Restaurant Equipment 1937. SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks 350 Industrial Equipment wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. our advertisers. 352 Farm Equipment 353 A ppliances 1995 GRAND AM SE, maroon col- Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 355 Computer and Video We thank you 360 TV,Sound Systems our, good condition, 151,000km, 365 Musical Instruments 370 Pets, Supplies, Boarding $3500 certified obo. 905-666- for your 375 Photography 3466. 380 Swap and Trade consideration. 385 Tickets for Sale 400 Cars For Sale 405 Cars Wanted 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 5spd 410 Trucks For Sale 1988 FORD F150 $1850 as is. 2 - 415 Trucks Wanted manual. New breaks and wind- 420 Vans/4-Wheel Drive shield. A/C, E-tested. 1991 Suzuki Samurai's. 1 runs, 1 425 S ports Cars 430 Antique Cars 174,000kms, Hwy driven. Excel- missing computer. (905)404-8775 435 Motorcycles 440 Auto Parts/Supplies & Repairs lent condition. $5500. Call 445 Auto Leasing & Rentals 1997 FORD EXPLORER Eddie 446 Auto Financing (905)665-6838. 447 Driving Schools Bauer Edition, excellent condition, 450 Auto Care fully loaded, tan leather interior, 455 Garage & Storage Space 1996 MERCURY SABLE GS, V6, 460 Insurance Services moon roof, 6 Disc CD changer, 470 H eavy Duty Equipment fully loaded, immaculate condition 500 Career Training dual remote power seats, hand- 501 Career Counseling & inside & out. Just a beautiful run- Resumes ning car, certified & e-tested. free cell phone, h/d trailer hitch, 505 Careers only 140,000km, mostly highway, 507 Employment Agencies $3,300. Call Ryan, Coppins Corner PICKERING 509 Drivers $9500 obo. (905)721-9470 510 G eneral Help Garage 905-649-2107. ANGELS 511 Retail Opportunities 512 Summer Employment 1999 BLAZER LT, 4X4, 2dr, auto, ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 514 Salon & Spa Help 1997 CHEV. CAVALIER, new 515 Skilled & Technical Help ps, pb, pmirrors, cruise, CD, excel- 520 Computer & IT tires, new gas tank, new alternati- Relaxing Massage 525 O ffice Help lent condition, 104,000 km, certi- 529 Inside Sales or, $1500 obo. Call after 6:30 p.m. VIP Rooms & Jacuzzi 530 SalesHelp & Agents fied & E-tested, $11,000 obo. 905- 532 Retail Sales Help 905-404-6526. 535 Hospital/Medical/Dental 985-8666. 905 Dillingham Rd.#3 536 Veterinary Help 537 Holistic Health 1998 NEON, 4 dr. auto, 138,000 (905)420-0320 540 Hotel/Restaurant 2002 FORD KING RANCH, load- 541 Part-Time Help km, a/c, ps, pb, am/fm CD, new pickeringangels.com 545 Teaching Opportunities ed, immaculate, 65,000 km., 550 Domestic Help Wanted tires, new muffler, great shape $25,000. Call 905-377-1937. 555 Domestic Help Available $3750. Call 905-767-5897 565 Volunteers 570 Employment Wanted 700 Home Improvements 701 Demoltion, Blasting 1998 SATURN - auto, 4 dr., a/c, 702 Garbage Removal/Hauling 705 Handyman 180kms, great condition. $5000. 706 Chimney Cleaning, Repair 707 Electrical Services Call 905-982-1768. 708 Masonry & Concrete 709 Carpentry 1989 JEEP CHEROKEE, 4.0 auto- RELAX 710 Painting and Decorating 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 matic 4x4, loaded, high hwy kms, 715 Moving and Storage 718 Carpet Cleaning speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, but lots of life left. Certified $1995. & ENJOY 720 Drapes, Upholstery tinted windows, vent visors, hidden 725 Dressmaking, Tailoring (905)571-5138 An Aroma/Reflex 730 Flooring, Carpeting hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 735 Gardening Supply, Landscaping 738 Lawnmower Sales, Repairs OBO. 905-342-2704. 1994 GMC SAFARI EXT V6 auto, Massage By 740 S now Removal 746 C ourses 8-passenger, extended van w/roof Male Attendant 750 Appliance Repairs 752 Lessons BAD CREDIT? No History? 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As part of the fast there is no eat- given out they are homemade gifts, ing, drinking or smoking — nothing something from the heart.” By Danielle Milley can enter the body — during day- Ms. Shange invites all members Staff Writer light. of the community to find out more DURHAM — While many resi- “If you have any kind of addic- about Kwanza and participate in the dents have been decking the halls, tion, like coffee, you can get a little celebration in Ajax. trimming the tree and racking up irritated,” he said. “We want everyone to learn about their credit card bills this Christmas, The act of fasting is more than it,” she said. “The values and prin- members of Pickering’s and Ajax’s just dieting, there are strong mental ciples are things that everyone can growing multicultural and multi- and spiritual dimensions to fasting. benefit from.” faith communities are looking for- During the day the focus is on re- ✦✦✦ ward to or have already observed membering God, reciting from the HANUKKAH their own celebrations. Qur’an (holy book) and doing good The Jewish celebration of Hanuk- Zaheer Karim is feeling recharged deeds. There are daily prayer ser- kah comes with many legends, but having recently finished the Muslim vices at mosques and a main service Ron King, future president of B’Nai holy month of Ramadan. This year it Friday afternoons. Shalom V’Tikvah congregation in started Oct. 15, although it changes After sunset each day the fast can Durham Region, explained the real from year to year. It takes place dur- be broken — called iftar. At the end reason the celebration began. ing the ninth month of the Islamic of the month there is a day of cel- “The actual Hanukkah celebra- calendar. ebration and festivities, Eid al Fitr. tion is in commemoration of a vic- When most people think of Ra- Another important part of the Is- tory by a Jewish guerilla force over madan they think of fasting. But it is lamic faith is the Hajj or pilgrimage a strong occupying army,” he said, much more than that. Whereas Mr. Karim describes Ra- adding it happened in 165 BC. “It’s an increase of your spiritual- madan as a time for solitary reflec- The forces then rededicated a tion, the Hajj is a communal activity. temple in Jerusalem as a centre of ® Each Muslim is expected to perform worship. Introducing the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Mr. King also said there were a the Arabia at least once in his or her life number of legends to explain why Touareg if they are physically and financially Hanukkah, which began Dec. 7 at able. Mecca is the most holy city in sundown, is eight days. Start calling home “Base Camp.” Islam. One popular legend relates to the SERVICE NOW OPEN SATURDAYS 9-4 Mr. Karim is performing the pil- lighting of a candelabra. • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING grimage in January for the first time. 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The group is organizing Durham United States for people of African ing it eight days was a compromise “You really get to feel that you are Celebrates Kwanza for the third descent to celebrate something that because many other Jewish holidays just a little drop in larger humanity,” time this year, a family event featur- was symbolic and meaningful to are that long. Mr. Karim said. ing poets, singers, an African mar- them. In the Jewish calendar, Hanukkah ✦✦✦ ketplace and activities for people of It is founded on seven principles: is less about religious observance, Free New Years Eve KWANZA all ages. unity, self determination, collective compared with Yom Kippur or Rosh December 31st @ Just after Christmas is the cel- “There’s a misconception that it’s work and responsibility, purpose, Hashanah, and more about being at Pickering Recreation Complex ebration of Kwanza, which isn’t a a replacement of Christmas and it creativity, faith, and co-operative home. 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Tips for cleaning mould and mildew

Unsightly mould growth fan or hair dryer in the deep rigorous standard for energy efficiency. at the perimeter edge. A specially around windows is very crevices. When upgrading, look for windows that developed foam called Super Spacer is unhealthy. It can lead to allergic • Identify the source of the are able to maintain a constant thermal perfect. The Super Spacer scored reactions, as well as rhinitis, skin moisture. Is it from badly fitted balance between the temperatures indoors highest in “edge-of-glass temperature rashes and respiratory distress. windows or from the actual and out. This is done by the elimination of trials”, delivering the best resistance to It is imperative therefore to window structure itself? Buy highly conductive metal materials. Before condensation. More information is prevent mould growth before it windows that display the making a decision, be sure to examine the available online at starts by keeping window international Energy Star seal, a spacer edging between the glass panes and www.healthsmartwindows.com. er mb ly ece On DDecember1st S S AVEAVE UPUP h-3 26th-31st26t Only TOTO 50%50% InventoryInventory clearanceclearance ofof tablestables andand chairschairs thatthat werewere delivered delivered thethe wrongwrong colourcolour condensation, and resulting mould to a minimum. Take a or size. look at these tips. or size. • Wear plastic gloves and clean the surface thoroughly with: 1/4 cup bleach, mixed with four quarts warm water. • Rinse with clean warm water and cloth. Don’t let excessive moisture get caught beneath the surface, or mould will likely grow again. • Dry the window, frame and wall thoroughly, using a heater,

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Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke is the number one preventable killer in Ontario today. The Government of Ontario has introduced a bill that would make all workplaces and enclosed public places smoke free. The government’s proposed Smoke-Free Ontario Act would take effect May 31, 2006.

We all pay for the costs of smoking The proposed act does not extend the smoking ban to private dwellings, with the exception of licensed private home day care. About 16,000 people die from smoking-related illnesses Operators of residential care facilities and hotels would have every year in our province, including many who do not the option of allowing smoking in these residential settings. smoke themselves. Smoking and second-hand smoke have been linked to many Identifying our programs and partnerships cancers, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. And the list The government is partnering with many organizations is growing. SMOKE FREE such as the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario, ONTARIOONTARIO Patients with tobacco-related diseases occupy more than The Lung Association and the Canadian Cancer Society 500,000 hospital days each year – the equivalent of seven in a united effort to help create a smoke-free Ontario. community hospitals. This will include initiatives to help prevent youth from starting The cost to Ontario is more than $1.7 billion in healthcare to smoke and help smokers quit, for example, Smokers’ Helpline, costs and $2.6 billion in lost productivity annually. 1-877-513-5333. You’ll be able to recognize these programs and partnerships The Smoke-Free Ontario Act by the new Smoke-Free Ontario logo that will appear in The new legislation is part of the government’s comprehensive advertising and promotional materials. anti-tobacco strategy. A smoke-free Ontario means a healthier Ontario The proposed act would: • ban smoking in all workplaces and enclosed public places, For more information: such as restaurants, bars, casinos, private clubs and work vehicles Call our INFOline at 1-877-234-4343 • protect employees who seek enforcement of the workplace TTY: 1-800-387-5559 smoking ban from retaliation by employers Visit: www.health.gov.on.ca and HealthyOntario.com • eliminate designated smoking rooms • limit the sale, distribution and use of tobacco products, including stricter measures to ensure only those 19 years of age and older can buy cigarettes.

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