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46 PAGES ✦ Metroland Durham Region Media Group ✦ WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2004 ✦ Optional delivery $6 / Newsstand $1 DEEP FAITH WORK TRUCK Faithway Baptist celebrates Toyota gets serious 30 years of fellowship in Ajax with the Tundra Page 3 Wheels pullout

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First aid courses held in new year: A series of first aid Pickering called upon for relief help and babysitting courses will be held by the Durham branch of the pects to be the largest and costliest contact on the island are safe, while Tamil association ✦ Canadian Red Cross during Janu- disaster relief effort in history. To arrange a donation, the conditions of others are unknown. ary and February. collecting money Tens of thousands of people were call 905-428-7007 or e-mail Tsunamis are rare, and he says the Emergency first aid is an killed and millions left homeless after scene described to him is a foreign one eight-hour course focusing on for Sri Lankans [email protected]. time and life-threatening priori- tsunamis, generated by a massive, 9.0- to his countrypeople, many of whom ties such as choking, response impacted by tsunamis magnitude earthquake off the Indone- are still in shock. skills and rescue breathing. Dates sian island of Sumatra, raced across hardest hit. By Tuesday the death toll “First the sea went down; they saw the Indian Ocean, slamming onto the had risen to almost 19,000 and was the land,” he says. “People saw the include Jan. 2 to 22 and Feb. 5 to By Mike Ruta 19. The cost is $80. coasts of 11 nations as far away as expected to reach 25,000. Reports said beaches increasing; they saw all the Staff Writer Standard first aid is a 16- Africa. Some of the giant waves were as many as half of the Sri Lankan dead fish on the land. And when (the wave) hour course covering the skills in PICKERING — Sri Lankan Cana- travelling at 800 km/h, washing people are children. came back, it was 10, 20, 30 feet in emergency first aid plus skeletal, dians in Durham are visiting homes and homes away. Muttukumaru Chandrakumaran, height.” soft tissues, head and spinal inju- across the region, collecting funds as The island country of Sri Lanka, off president of the Durham Tamil As- ries, heat and cold emergencies, part of what the United Nations ex- the Indian coast, is believed to be the sociation, says relatives he was able to ✦ See Pickering, Page 4 poisoning and medical emergen- cies. Dates include Jan. 8 and 9, 22 and 23, Feb. 5 and 6 and 19 and 20. Cost is $105. Both courses include basic Optimism rescuer CPR. SERIOUS INJURIES IN PICKERING ACCIDENT The babysitting course in- cludes first aid techniques and abounds for takes place Jan. 15 and Feb. 12. The cost for the eight-hour courses is $35. For more information or to Pickering register, call the branch at 905- 723-2933. Warm up to youth lead- job market ership this winter: An upcom- ing program has been started to help develop leaders. Survey finds 15 per cent The City of Pickering’s youth leadership program is for indi- plan to hire, versus only viduals interested in learning how to lead others, becoming a better five expecting cutbacks leader, and learning new skills that help with employment oppor- By Jerome Watt tunities and receiving guidance on Special to the News Advertiser writing resumes. DURHAM — It looks like 2005 will The program runs Wednes- be a happy New Year for employment day from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at St. in Durham Region. Mary Catholic Secondary School, beginning Jan. 19. According to a survey recently For more information, or to released by the Manpower staffing get involved call 905-420-4621. agency, 15 per cent of Durham em- For more information on leisure ployers plan on hiring this coming programs, visit the City website quarter (January to March), while five at cityofpickering.com and go to per cent plan to reduce their work- the lifestyle section. force. Another 68 per cent of the region’s employers expected to maintain their [ Index ] current staffing levels and 12 per cent were unsure of their intentions. “It’s a good way to start the new Editorial Page, 6 year,” said Kim Murray of Manpower’s Sports, 8 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Pickering office. Entertainment, 12 PICKERING — Paramedics and firefighters care for the driver from one of two vehicles involved in an accident yester- Provincially, employers are predict- Classified, 10 day. The man and a passenger from the same vehicle were taken to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital and then ing a moderate hiring climate for the transferred to Sunnybrook Health Science Centre with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, say Durham Regional first quarter, as 15 per cent plan to add Police. The accident occurred late in the morning on Brock Road at the Fifth Concession. staff and 11 per cent expect cutbacks. [ Call us] Sixty-nine per cent of employers are not planning any changes, while five per cent are unsure. Nationally, 16 per cent of employ- General: 905-683-5110 Distribution: 905-683-5117 ers plan to increase their payrolls and Pickering plans a family New Year’s Eve celebration 12 per cent expect cutbacks for a net General Fax: 905-683-7363 Newsroom Fax: 905-683-0386 employment gain of four per cent. PICKERING — Some Pickering resi- approximately 8:30 p.m. movie in the squash court gallery. But with seasonal variations removed Pressrun 47,600 dents are going to be ringing in 2005 Other entertainment includes chil- The New Year’s Eve countdown is at 9 from the survey, the net employment with a family Hawaiian beach party. dren’s entertainer, Jim Parker, who will p.m. in both the arena and the pool. outlook is 18 per cent, a slight in- infodurhamregion.com The City is hosting its annual free perform in the lobby. Food donations will be accepted crease from the 17 per cent reported family skate and swim party at the Pick- While attendees at the arena will be for St. Paul’s-on-the-Hill Food Bank. the previous quarter. ering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley cool, people at the pool will be hot at The event is the wrap-up of Pickering’s Countrywide the finance, insur- Farm Rd., on New Year’s Eve from 7 to 9 the Hawaiian Beach Party where the month-long Winterfest activities and ance, real estate and wholesale sec- p.m. Mutadhi World Drummers are sched- the passport ballots will be drawn for tors are expecting the most optimistic Both arena pads are going to be open uled to perform. The party also features gift certificates donated by the Picker- results, with the other sectors pre- and, in addition to skating, there is hot games, prizes and island crafts. ing Town Centre. dicting a good quarter once seasonal chocolate, music, prizes and games. For those who forget their suits or For more information, call Kristy Holt variations are removed. Nicole Ponte, Pickering’s Teen Idol, will skates they can sit down and enjoy at 905-420-4660 ext. 2096 or visit www. SERVICE HOURS be performing in the Delaney Rink at a flick. ‘Lilo and Stitch’ is the feature cityofpickering.com/winterfest. ✦ See Plenty, Page 4 MON., WED., THURS., FRI. 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. TUES. 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. SAT. 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. (905) 831-5400 Choose bus over bust in Pickering on New Year’s Eve Email: [email protected] 575 KINGSTON RD. www.pickeringhonda.com Free transit service The Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, “Do the right thing,” says Andre Wyatt, safe.” in conjunction with the Town of Ajax, acting Durham police sergeant in the Pat Brown, Ajax Ward 4 councillor and means residents can the City of Pickering, Ontario Power traffic services branch. “Be careful and APTA co-chairwoman, says even a bit of be merry and safe Generation and Durham Regional Po- make arrangements to take a safe ride alcohol should prompt a drinker to call INCOME TAX lice, is encouraging revellers to make the home. You don’t want our bus ride.” the APTA for a ride and not get behind PERSONAL INCOME TAX RETURNS right choice as they partner to offer free Acting Sgt. Wyatt notes that a lot of the wheel.  By Mike Ruta New Years’ Eve transit service for the extra police officers will be on duty New “Even if they’re going to have one
  Staff Writer third year. Years’ Eve, and “the full (Reduce Im- drink, they’re taking a risk,” she says. *most returns * GST EXTRA DURHAM — Take your pick. OPG is covering 50 per cent of the paired Driving Everywhere) team will be “Ajax and Pickering are working together ALL-CANADIAN TAX SERVICE When it’s time to go home this New cost, with the two municipalities picking out in force as well.” to provide an alternative, an inexpensive offices open year round Year’s Eve, there are two kinds of free up the rest of the tab. This year’s theme “We encourage everyone to have a alternative, I might add.” 100 Westney Rd. S. (@401) rides available in Ajax and Pickering: a is, Choose Your Ride This New Years’ good time,” says Pickering Mayor Dave Access the free service by calling 905- at Ajax
 Station (905) 426-4860 ride on a bus or in the back of a police Eve. In other words, catch a lift with the Ryan. “But a large part of having a good cruiser. APTA or police, as both are free. time is ensuring you and your family are ✦ See Catch, Page 5

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NEWS Even ADVERTISER Do you have Santa some loves a bargain! news Pick up where Santa left off! to share Boxing Week Shopping Hours with Sunday, December 26th - Boxing Day our 8:00am-7:00pm Monday, December 27th readers? 10:00am-9:00pm We’d Tuesday, December 28th 10:00am-9:00pm love to Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Wednesday, December 29th Pastor Greg Baker and the Faithway Baptist Church are celebrating 30 years in hear the community. The church has grown a great deal since its beginnings in 1974 at a 10:00am-9:00pm school in Whitby. It now draws people from around Durham to the Salem Road loca- Thursday, December 30th about tion in Ajax. 10:00am-9:00pm it. Friday, December 31st - New Year’s Eve 10:00am-5:00pm Please Faithway congregation Saturday, January 1st, 2005 - New Year’s Day Mall Closed send Sunday, January 2nd, 2005 Santa Claus it to puts faith into all it does 11:00am-6:00pm from the North Pole news

By Jeff Hayward factor in gaining visitors and new mem- editor Special to the News Advertiser bers. AJAX — A local church celebrating “We believe the church is here to help David 30 years of service has faith that it has people in the community discover a many more years of fellowship ahead. personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Stell On Dec. 5, Faithway Baptist Church This only happens as we take the mes- marked the official anniversary at its sage of the Bible into the community,” at Salem Road home in Ajax. Faithway has he explained. grown a great deal over the years since To aid in helping visitors attend the dstell@ its beginnings in 1974 at E.A. Fairman church service, a team of volunteers durhamregion. Public School in Whitby. The church operate nine red buses which bring com then occupied a few different homes hundreds around Durham to the Sun- before purchasing its current location, day morning services. The transporta- EWS which has now expanded to include the tion is funded by the church congrega- N church itself and a Bible college. tion. pickeringtowncentre.com ADVERTISER Pastor Greg Baker, originally from The Bible college has existed since Detroit, Michigan, feels the new home 1983, offering programs in theologi- is a perfect location to serve the ever- cal and religious studies. Currently increasing population in the area. there are students from all across North “Our church is growing with Ajax America enrolled, with 178 of its grad- and the surrounding communities,” uates now serving church ministries says Pastor Baker. “We are strategically across Canada and around the world. located and are preparing for our great- With an eye to the future, the church est years.” has taken steps to expand again, re- durhamregion.com Pastor Baker is a graduate of Loui- cently purchasing additional land be- siana Baptist University and has been side the campus and consulting an Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at the Metroland Durham Region Media Group serving Faithway since 1980, assuming architect. “A 20-year plan will include senior pastor duties in 1987. In that increased educational space, parking, time, he has directed three building gymnasium and a 1,200- to 1,500-seat projects for the church. sanctuary,” said Pastor Baker. Beyond the favourable location of To find out more about Faithway Make the smart choice and Faithway, he feels the method of deliv- Baptist Church or the Bible college, ering his message has been the greatest visit www.faithway.org. RIDE the Ajax Pickering Transit Go slow, be aware on the roads, says ministry for FREE this New Years Eve. DURHAM — With winter weather conditions before heading out; to allow upon us, drivers are being urged to use extra time if conditions are bad; to clear extra caution on the roads. windows of ice and snow to ensure a “Winter weather can be unpredict- clear view; and to brush off all loose Call 905-683-4111 to BOOK your FREE RIDE! able, creating challenging driving con- snow from the car so it doesn’t impede ditions,” said Ontario Transportation the vision of other motorists. Minister Harinder Takhar. “About one- Drivers should prepare their vehicles third of all traffic collisions in winter are for winter driving by getting a mainte- caused by speed and loss of control. nance checkup, consider snow tires if Drivers are reminded that it takes lon- they live in the snowbelt or in northern ger to stop on slippery roads so they Ontario, and by putting a winter survival need to keep a safe distance from the kit in the car with a candle, small tin can, car in front of them; to avoid sudden matches, blanket, extra footwear and breaking; to check weather and road some high-energy food.

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Scott Berry of Ontario Power Generation presented Pat Brown, Ajax Councillor, Ward 4 a cheque for 50% of the total cost of this years FREE New Year’s Eve Transit Service. WESTNEY HEIGHTS Shown here from left to right: Shaun Collier - Ajax Councillor, Ward 1, Acting Sergeant Andre Wyatt - Durham Regional Police Traffic HWY#2 PLAZA Services Branch, Mayor David Ryan - Pickering, Constable Brain Pallister - Durham Regional Police Traffic Services Branch, Pat Brown - APTA Board Co-chair, Ajax Councillor, Ward 4, Jim Douglass - Inspector, Durham Police, Scott Berry - Ontario Power Generation, Neil Killens - Deputy General Manager, APTA & Ted Galinis - General Manager, APTA.

VE. 15 Westney Rd. North,Ajax A APTA wants residents to know they don’t need to drink and drive this New Years Eve, there are other options RD. N. WESTNEY HARWOOD including free transit service. We want residents to know that RIDE, OPG, The Ajax Pickering Transit Authority, the 905-686-1898 Town of Ajax, the City of Pickering are working together to make this New Years Eve safer for everyone.
   LUNCH : 11:30 am - 4:00pm Ted Galinis, DINNER : Sun- Thurs & Holidays 4:30 pm - 9:30pm Fri- Sat 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm General Manager, APTA MUSSELS • ROAST BEEF • CHICKEN BALLS • SOUP • FULL SALAD BAR • DESSERT BAR Here’s how our Dial-A-Bus service works...

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NO MSG ADDED 2 State your address and your destination, and let us do the rest. Takeout & Delivery ON DINNER BUFFET 3. Ajax and Pickering Residents will be dropped off as close as possible to their Buffet Price destination at no cost. ADULT SENIOR LUNCH 11:30 am - 4:00pm 4. Reservations can be called in until 12:45 a.m., with the last pick-up being Mon- Sun 1:30 a.m. The buses will run until 2:00 a.m. in order to drop off all riders. & Holidays $6.99 $6.29 Open DINNER 5. Check out our website for more information at www.townofajax.com/apta New Mon- Thurs 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm Years $10.99 $9.89 Sponsored by: Day Fri- Sat 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm 11:30 AM Sun & Holidays 4:30 pm - 9:30 pm - 1 $11.99 $10.79 0:00 PM TODDLERS 5 AND UNDER $1.99 FREE BUFFET on your Birthday Proof of ID required. Min. 2 persons dining. P PAGE 4 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 29, 2004 Plenty of action in Durham warehouse and distribution sector

✦ Plenty, From Page 1 Murray said. the warehouse and distribution (sec- According to Liisa Ikavalko, senior tor),” she said, noting a number of the The booming construction industry development officer in Durham’s eco- vacant buildings in the region have in Durham will help propel the need nomic development and tourism de- been filled by businesses in this sec- for people in that field. Demand will partment, there is one other area in tor. be heavy for skilled tradespeople. particular witnessing economic and “We’re pleased to see Durham is “It makes it difficult because there’s employment growth. filling these large buildings,” she said. a shortage of skilled trades’ folks,” Ms. “We’ve seen a lot of movement in “That’s a fantastic sign.”

Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo From left, Kanga Sivanathan, Ganesalingam Velauthapillai, and Muttukumaru Chandra- kumaran, president of the Durham Tamil Association, are among the Durham resi- dents collecting money for relief efforts in Sri Lanka. Pickering community asked to help Sri Lankans in need

✦ Pickering, From Page 1 count today (Wednesday), noting it would make it much easier to co-ordi- Sri Lanka’s east coast was “very nate local fundraising. badly hit” and Mr. Chandrakumaran He has spoken with Ajax-Pickering says entire villages were destroyed. MP Mark Holland and Dan McTeague, He estimates there are roughly 8,000 the MP for Pickering-Scarborough to 9,000 people of Sri Lankan origin East, as Mr. Chandrakumaran wants in Durham. He and other Sri Lankan to ensure the money collected here Canadians here are phoning Durham reaches the disaster victims. Tamil Association members from “We want to raise as much as we Pickering to Oshawa, and even going can, and we are trying to get the money through the phone book to find new- out through a reliable source, to make comers to the area, requesting dona- sure the money goes to the needy,” he tions and then going to their homes says. “This is the biggest question mark to pick up money. On Monday, $2,500 with most of the people contributing.” was raised, and Mr. Chandrakuma- To arrange a donation, call the Dur- For more information call the Durham Region ran encouraged all Durham residents, ham Tamil Association at 905-428- including social service agencies, to 7007 or e-mail info@durhamtamils. Works Department at 905-433-2050 contribute what they can to help the com. Visit the association website at survivors. www.durhamtamils.com. E-mail: [email protected] He expected to set up a bank ac- Defibrillator honours friend, member OSHAWA

PICKERING — Ray Router’s friends at the Durham Progress Club South remember an ordinary citizen who did extraordinary things. They recently honoured Mr. Router, who passed away a year ago, by donat- ing a defibrillator to the City of Picker- ing. “We’re just ordinary citizens band- Boxing ing together to do extraordinary things, one Ray Router was one of these guys,” said Bill Sornberger, the president of the week club. “The members of Durham South can think of no better way to honour Ray than to buy a second defibrilla- week tor.” Last November, Mr. Router was play- only! ing tennis at the Pickering Recreation Complex when he suffered a sudden cardiac arrest. He was resuscitated by four staff members using a defibrilla- tor. sale The savings and selection you've waited all year for is here.But hurry,it ends when the year does “They did an incredible job under . tremendous pressure getting the first Stationary Reclining shock in under the all-important three SOFAS SOFAS minute mark,” Mayor Dave Ryan said CHAIRS as the presentation was made at the HOWARD Dec. 20 council meeting. MILLER Mr. Router was able to enjoy anoth- er few precious weeks with his fam- CLOCKS ily before passing away while awaiting bypass surgery. A defibrillator is used to restore a from from from from normal heart rhythm by delivering an $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 $ 99 electrical shock to the heart when the 299 399 999 1099 beat is dangerously fast, such as in the case of a heart attack. The cost of each unit is about $5,500. It is to be installed at the Don Beer Arena. Last year council paid for and UP % installed the first defibrillator. 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Dress warmly dropped off as close to your destination tion pertaining to intriguing habits and and bring a lunch. Call in advance if you as possible. camouflages and will bring in live spi- plan to attend. For more information, Reservations are taken until 12:45 ders, including a black widow. call Mr. Stirrat at 416-284-7744. a.m., with the last pickup at 1:30 a.m. The meeting is at 7:45 p.m on Thurs- The Wings of Paradise outing is a trip The buses continue dropping people off day, Feb. 3 in the library at St. Elizabeth to the Butterfly Conservatory in Cam- until 2 a.m. Seton Catholic School, 490 Stroud’s La., bridge. It is a 10,000-square-foot con- Ted Galinis, APTA general manager, at Rosebank Rd. N. For more informa- servatory featuring many species of but- says Ajax and Pickering residents have tion, call Heather Jessop at 905-839- terflies in a warm tropical garden setting. taken advantage of the service in the 1775. Admission is approximately $8. Meet past. In addition, the group has outings Rayfield Pye at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, “It’s been fairly well-utilized because planned for the West Lakeshore Birding Feb. 27 at the southwest corner of the of the flexibility with our dial-a-ride ser- Mike Ruta/ News Advertiser photo and the Wings of Paradise Butterflies. Pickering GO Station parking lot. Call vice,” he says. “We’ll drive you around Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority is teaming up with Ajax, Pickering and OPG to encour- The West Shore Birding is Sunday, Feb. Mr. Pye in advance at 905-436-7998. until two o’clock in the morning.” age a fun, but safe new year. To that end, from left, Durham Acting Sergeant Andre For more information on the free ser- Wyatt, Ted Galinis of APTA, Pickering Mayor Dave Ryan, and Ajax councillors Pat Brown DINING TABLES • CURIOS • SOFAS • FOAM MATRESSES TEAK • OAK ROSEWOOD TEAK LAMPS vice, visit www.townofajax.com/apta. and Shaun Collier announced last week there will be free New Year’s Eve bus service. 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Province trying to Tim Whittaker Publisher score voter points [email protected] Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Wine law should be up to restaurateurs, [email protected] smoking law is not solving the problem Tony Doyle Managing Editor ou’ll soon be able to bring your own wine to a restaurant. [email protected] Just don’t count on being able to smoke in that restaurant’s Yenclosed patio, or anywhere else within the confines of the Duncan Fletcher establishment. Director of Advertising That about sums up the provincial lifestyle legislation that has [email protected] been introduced by the Liberals in the last little while. Some could argue the government has a somewhat mixed Eddie Kolodziejcak agenda on these issues. However, there is absolutely no confusion Classified Advertising on this for restaurateurs. They’re livid. [email protected] After all, the no-smoking in enclosed patios (or anywhere else except your own personal space) follows the smoking ban in all Abe Fakhourie bars and restaurants, which was imposed earlier this year. And, as Distribution Manager for “bring your own wine,” you can imagine how restaurateurs with [email protected] impressive wine cellars feel about that one. While the no-smoking legislation maintains a consistent health- Lillian Hook first provincial government position, it’s a little harder to under- Office Manager stand the motive behind bring your own wine. Questions abound [email protected] over BYOW: With the emphasis on curbing drinking and driving, will restaurant owners be able to keep a tight control on how much Cheryl Haines you drink when it’s your own wine? How many bottles will you be Composing Manager able to bring? How many restaurant owners will choose to allow [email protected] BYOW? LETTERS TO THE EDITOR However, there is a fair and sensible option on BYOW. Let each Janice O’Neil restaurant owner decide whether he wants to allow BYOW. Those Composing Manager who feel their wine cellar gives them a clear advantage over the Greenwood’s sensitive ment, Pickering council, and should be protected by a [email protected] competition may decide to not opt in. Others who believe BYOW sends a message to the Prov- society that was founded as a will bring in more diners may choose to participate. Whatever ince that does not represent God-honouring nation. [ Contact us ] features need - works, for each individual business, is the fairest method to fol- government protection the community vision. Every democracy knows low. The message sent: that true freedom is discovered News/Sales 905-683-5110 As for smoking in enclosed patio spaces, how does this differ Pickering does not consider not in absolute individual lib- To the editor: Classifieds 905-683-0707 from smoking indoors? It’s really a way to try to dodge the original the environmentally sensitive erty, but in the careful balance Distribution 905-683-5117 legislation. The point is to get rid of the effects of second-hand As a Greenwood resident Lake Iroquois shoreline, Duf- between these freedoms and News Fax 905-683-0386 smoke, and any kind of enclosure, even if it allows some open and member of the Green- fin’s Creek watershed, historic the protection of society. The General Fax 905-683-7363 space, keeps smoke from quickly escaping into the atmosphere. wood and Area Ratepayers Greenwood and the prime issue then becomes which E-mail That’s not fair to non-smokers and is contrary to the spirit of the Association (GARA), I fully agricultural area surrounding freedoms do we permit, and [email protected] law. support Greenwood’s inclu- it, worth protecting for future which do we limit for the Web address The Province is obviously looking to score points with voters sion within the provincial generations. Clearly, this il- preservation of a moral soci- durhamregion.com with these initiatives. Now, it will be up to citizens to decide when greenbelt. Let me address, lustrates why greenbelt legis- ety. For beyond the call to be Mailing Address it comes to BYOW. however, another concern of lation has become an abso- free, we must ask what kind of 130 Commercial Ave., many residents. lute necessity. life this freedom cultivates. That is, what the greenbelt We are in desperate need for A nation has failed to Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 does not include — Class 1 astute policies that promote a achieve its goal if it simply lets and 2 prime agricultural recognition, understanding, everyone do as they please in Publications Mail Sales lands in northeast Pickering, articulation and preservation the name of liberty. Rather, Agreement Number 1332791 CLICK AND SAY including lands surround- of rural assets. Municipalities they have achieved their goal [ Hours ] ing the hamlet of Greenwood and their planning depart- when their purpose is not - This Week’s Question: Do you think 2005 will be a .These lands represent a fi- ments are greatly influenced only to be free, but also to be better year than 2004? Yes or No? nite and limited resource and by the tremendous pressures good. General office: protection of them promotes placed upon them in the in- As a high school teacher, I Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5p.m. and ensures a healthy rural terest of development. Kudos am amazed at how desperate Cast your vote online at system. Without protection, to Ajax Mayor Steve Parish, our teenagers are for moral Distribution: infodurhamregion.com this land is under significant who possesses outspoken vi- guidance. They live lives Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. development pressure, the sion and wisdom to cham- saturated with violent video Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. scope of which is inconsistent pion greenbelt legislation. games, pornographic images Last Week’s Question: Would you bring your own wine with regional and municipal Louise Cranfield and crude language. On the [ About Us ] to a restaurant if the Province allowed it? planning policy. Such devel- Greenwood issue of same-sex marriag- - opment is undesirable and in- es, they have little room for The News Advertiser is one of compatible with the existing choice, as teachers are pres- Votes cast: Canada must have a the Metroland Printing, Publishing rural and historic character of sured to not only present this and Distributing group of news- the village. lifestyle as an option, but to No: 30.3% Yes: 69.7% balance of freedoms papers. The News Advertiser is a GARA has long been ac- encourage it. In our desire to member of the Ajax & Pickering tively engaged with both its promote freedom, we have Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- community members and To the editor: failed to promote those values nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Pickering planning staff to as- I write as a person who be- which have drawn people to Community Newspaper Assoc., sess and determine accept- lieves strongly in the dignity our nation over the years. I and the Canadian Circulations able growth potential that is of every person. However, I believe that one of those val- Audit Board. Also a member of N THE OMMUNITY consistent with rural planning also write as a young woman ues is that marriage as the I C policy. who still believes in the tradi- union between a man and a the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- Despite this collaboration, tional values with which I was woman is a fundamental part ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B it comes as a disappointment raised, who believes that the of society. 1J3, an independent organization that with recommendations sacred union of a man and a Elaine Cornish that addresses reader complaints from the planning depart- woman was designed by God, Ajax about member newspapers.The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertise- ment. Credit for advertisement The year that was and what’s to come limited to space price error oc- cupies. Editorial and Advertising content of the News Advertiser is he wonderful thing believe that. How else can a copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- about New Year’s Day person make sense of a world duction is prohibited. T is that on that day alone where hockey players make [ Letters Policy ] we are literally standing on millions of dollars and teach- - the fulcrum of two vast expe- ers are paid pennies? Where riences. oil has more value than the We welcome letters that include From this rare vantage point human beings who live near name, city of residence and we can still clearly look back it? Where Britney Spears’s phone numbers for verification. upon the year that was and, opinion on anything is taken Writers are generally limited to with a simple turn of the head, Neil seriously? 200 words and one submission gaze expectantly at that which Crone I know it seems, sometimes, in 30 days. We decline announce- lies ahead. It is an interesting that we are going to hell in a ments, poetry, open letters, perspective to be sure. enter laughing handcart. But 2004 proved be- consumer complaints, congratula- I personally have a love/ yond a doubt to me that there tions and thank you notes. The hate relationship with 2004. I is far more good out there editor reserves the right to edit experienced cancer and all its so much kindness and end- than there is bad. The bad copy for length, style and clar- The spirit of giving puts Westcreek Public School attendant goodies; I watched less generosity I cannot begin stuff just has a better press ity. Opinions expressed by letter dear friends of mine suffer the to tell you. You get hit with agent. Believe me, this lovely writers are not necessarily those students in the mood to collect food passing of their parents; I lost enough love and some of it is blue planet is still a very nice of the News Advertiser. Due to my father-in-law, one of the bound to stick. Yes, 2004 was place to be. And, as Einstein the volume of letters, not all will gentlest, most complex men I brutal, but I wouldn’t trade it put it so wonderfully, “All evi- be printed. Fax: 905-683-0386; e- Teacher Diane Schlichting sent us this photo of, from left, Dan- have ever known; and I stood for a Gretzky rookie card. dence to the contrary, there mail: tdoyle@ durhamregion.com. iel Dejanovi, Janine Mason and Devin Singh at Westcreek Public helplessly by while droves of And now what of 2005? does appear to be a plan.” And The newspaper contacts only School where students collected more than 4,000 pounds of food otherwise intelligent people What will the next 365 days we are, all of us, integral parts those whose submissions have she says. They wanted to share their success with the whole com- tuned in weekly to The Ap- bring? Well, at the risk of of that plan. been chosen for publication. munity and displayed some of the items that were donated during prentice. It was a rough year. sounding like Mick Jagger, So, in the year to come, if the event. At the same time, though, may I suggest that we may not you need love I am sure it will [ Proud Members Of ] - 2004, amid all of its ugliness, always get what we want, but be there for you. If you need was not without its gifts. No we will certainly get what we realignment, you’ll find that, hard experience ever is. I am need. You can count on that. too. And, of course, if you re- Do you have a photo to share with our readers? a very different person than I The trick, as I understand it ally, really need more reality If you have an amusing, interesting, historic or scenic photo to share was 364 days ago. Not only is so far, is to come to the real- TV, God help us, there will be with the community we’d like to see it. Send your photo, along with a my colon approximately six ization that, whatever is hap- plenty of that, too. written description of the circumstances surrounding the photo (max. inches shorter, but I am a hap- pening to you — whether it ONTARIO PRESS COUNCIL 80 words) identifying the people in the photo and when it was taken pier and, I think, wiser indi- be falling in love or falling on Neil Crone, actor-comic- to: The News Advertiser, 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, ON, L1S 2H5. Or, vidual than ever before. I’ve your knees — it is happening writer, saves some of his best e-mail photos to [email protected]. been on the receiving end of to you for a reason. I really lines for his columns. P PAGE 7 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 29, 2004

Get the Christmas The Best in Theatre Fat-off from the Museum Register Today Tickets on Sale 12 week program Fri. Jan. 7 905.683.6582 905.683.8401 905.420.2222 cityofpickering.com 24 Hour Access 905.420.4660 ATTEND PUBLIC MEETINGS AT CITY HALL DATE MEETING TIME Jan. 6 Pickering Advisory Committee 7:00 pm on Race Relations & Equity Jan. 10 Executive Committee 7:30 pm Jan. 17 Management Forum 1:30 pm Jan. 17 Council Meeting 7:30 pm Jan. 20 Statutory Public Information Meeting 7:00 pm All meetings are open to the public. For meeting details call 905.420.2222 or visit our website CITY OF PICKERING HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS CIVIC COMPLEX (CITY HALL) December 31 8:30 am - 12 noon January 1 & 3 CLOSED RECREATION COMPLEX December 31 6:00 am - 5:00 pm 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm New Year’s Eve Activities January 1 CLOSED December 20 - January 4 CLOSED Child Supervision RECREATION COMPLEX POOL Public Defibrillator Donated by December 29 & 30 6:00 am - 7:30 am Lane Swim FREE Fun for the Entire Family! 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Membership of the Canadian Progress Adult/Parents&Tots Club Durham South 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open Swim 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Open Swim 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm Adult Swim The City of Pickering’s newest defibrillator was dedicated December 31 6:00 am - 7:30 am Lane Swim during Council on Monday, December 20, 2004.This unit was donated by the membership of the Canadian Progress Club 9:00 am - 1:00 pm cityofpickering.com/winterfest Durham South, in memory of past club member Ray Router. Adult/Parents&Tots 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Open Swim The Public Access Defibrillator program is an important Food Bank Donations collected at all events. 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm initiative within the City of Pickering and the installation of the New Year’s Eve Free Swim defibrillator unit at Don Beer Arena highlights our commitment Tim Hortons Free Skate January 1 CLOSED to the well being of all of our citizens. We are truly at Pickering Recreation Complex DUNBARTON POOL appreciative of the December 20 – January 4 CLOSED donation made by the December 29 & 30 RECREATION COMPLEX ARENA Canadian Progress Club 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Durham South and December 29 & 30 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm moved by the generosity New Years Eve, of spirit which has led to Tim Horton’s Free Skate FREE Family Skate & Swim December 31 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm this donation. New Year’s Eve Free Family Countdown to the New Year Count Down Skate The support of the Canadian Progress Club 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm January 1 CLOSED Durham South is an Pickering Recreation Complex DON BEER ARENA integral part of this Hawaiian Beach Party featuring the Mutadi World Drummers, Crafts, Skating & December 31 CLOSED lifesaving initiative in our family entertainment by Jim Parker, featuring 2004 Pickering Teen Idol January 1 CLOSED community. Nicole Ponte. Passport draws and party favours PICKERING MUSEUM VILLAGE Mrs. J. Router, President, Bill Sornberger & CLOSED Mayor, David Ryan cityofpickering.com/greatevents GARBAGE & RECYCLING & YARD WASTE Presented by: 905.683.2760 ext. 2211 No Change over the Holiday Season. For Collection Inquiries, Mayor’s Light Tour Winner please call the Region of Durham at 1.800.667.5671 On Wednesday, December 8th, EMERGENCY SERVICES 2004 over 300 seniors toured City of Pickering Emergency Telephone Number is 905.683.4319 the streets of Pickering with the PICKERING PUBLIC LIBRARIES Ajax-Pickering Transit Authority for the annual Mayor’s Light CENTRAL BRANCH & PETTICOAT CREEK Tour event. December 31 9:30 am - 1:00 pm It's a fact that many fire deaths January 1& 2 CLOSED The Mayor’s Light Tour is a are caused by people attempting CLAREMONT,GREENWOOD,WHITEVALE FREE event for seniors which to cook or smoke while under Contact branch for Holiday Hours includes the light tour and a the influence of alcohol. reception with Brian Rose’s AJAX PICKERING TRANSIT AUTHORITY Combo Number Five performing.The seniors are picked up at December 31 Regular morning rush hour various locations throughout the City. Unfortunately, their families are service. often victims as well.Alcohol and Increased afternoon service The weather held out this year so it was a nice clear night to fire are a dangerous mix.A lit see the lights.Along the route seniors sang carols, and voted for (every half hour) starting at cigarette dropped on the couch the best decorated house in Pickering. For the third year in a or a forgotten pan of grease on 1:00 pm in Ajax and 1:25 pm in row 553 Rainy Day Drive came out as number one. On Pickering. Thursday, December 16, Mayor David Ryan presented the the stove could mean disaster Evening Dial Service from plaque to Michael Cara, the proud home owner. Michael admits for you and your family. If 8:00 pm to 1:00 am that he has so much fun doing it and the family enjoys watching someone in your household January 1 CLOSED – No Transit Service the buses pass by. cooks or smokes while Scheduled intoxicated, you must be aware Congratulations Michael Cara! Thank you for your community January 2 Regular Sunday Service of the risk. Keep a watchful eye support! on drinkers and make sure you have a working smoke alarm on every level of your home.

A message from the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council and the Pickering Fire Services. For more information contact the Pickering Fire Services at Phone: 905.420.4628 or Email: [email protected] or visit our website at cityofpickering.com

Community Cultural & Heritage Associations – You are Invited to Participate in the…

2005 Heritage Day Celebration Saturday, February 19, 2005 starting at 11:00 am at Pickering Town Centre Special Citation Award, Bravery / Heroism Award, Individual (Centre Court) presented by the Pickering Advisory Committee on Volunteer Awards, Service Group Award, Community Group 0Race Relations & Equity

Award, Amateur Sports Award, Youth Volunteer Award, Youth Cultural & Heritage Associations can participate in the event by providing Leadership Award, Arts Award, Culture Diversity Award, Urban cultural performances (dance or song) and/or by providing a display that showcases their heritage. Design Award, Economic Development Award, Local Business For more information or to confirm your interest to participate – please Award, Environment Award, Access Award for Disability Issues call Marisa Carpino at 905.420.4660 ext. 2099 by January 10, 2005. Please be sure to visit our website at cityofpickering.com to view 2004 event photos.

Please join us as we celebrate Pickering’s rich heritage and cultural diversity! A/P PAGE 8 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 29, 2004

SPORTSsportsdurhamregion.com Pine Ridge students raise pennies from heaven

F undraiser helps family mer head of English who died of can- before his colleague’s death. directed by the students in the entre- cer soon after the start of the school “He suggested money means noth- preneurial classes. The home room of Pickering teacher who year in September. ing. All the possessions and trappings that raised the most money received died of cancer More than $2,800 was raised and in life are meaningless. If you love the honour of passing the cheque handed over to the Miller family at a or care for somebody, tell them. For along to the Miller family on behalf Brad recent assembly. Mr. Miller left be- some reason that’s what he wanted to of the school. That honour went to PICKERING — The staff and stu- hind a wife and two daughters, with impart to me,” said Mr. Blair. Gretchen Cornish’s class, which raised Kelly dents at a Pickering high school made a third daughter arriving a couple of Mr. Blair noted Mr. Miller was uni- $280. life a little easier for the family of a months ago. versally liked by his students and Pine Meanwhile, seven Pine Ridge staff editor former teacher who died earlier this “He was a teacher who touched a lot Ridge staff. teachers — Mr. Lue, Mr. Blair, Neil year. of kids and a lot of the staff members “He was a friend to everyone across Craig, Matt Goad, Dave Williams, Pine Ridge Secondary School stu- here,” says colleague and Pine Ridge the board. No matter if you were a Brian Rowe and Richard Maki — were dents and teachers banded together phys-ed head Andrew Lue, adding he top intellectual student or someone involved in an auction with each to raise the money — through a recent helped coach football at the school. who was struggling. He had a broad “head” auctioned off to the highest Changes could penny drive and a staff head-shaving James Blair says he’ll always re- network of friends. The kids respected bidder. Top honours went to Mr. Maki campaign — for the family of Fred member the impression and words him across the board,” says Mr. Blair. who collected $270 to have his head Miller, a Pine Ridge teacher and for- from Mr. Miller during a visit shortly The penny drive, says Mr. Lue, was shaved. be ahead Hart skinned for junior WHAT ABOUT THE PUCK? hockey league at Kitchener When the puck drops for the start of the 2005/06 Provincial Junior A curling event Hockey League season, the land- scape of the league may have an Pickering Olympian, entirely different composition than the one currently in place. teammates lose early While there are no immediate plans to scale the league down from By Jim Easson its current state of 35 teams — which, Special to the News Advertiser ultimately, should be considered to develop a tiered junior hockey sys- AJAX — It was an early exit for Rich- tem that would make things more ard Hart and his teammates at a recent competitive, but won’t happen — the skins event. league may take on a different look Hart, a Pickering resident and former through realignment. Olympian, curls with Glenn Howard of According to officials with the Coldwater along with Brent Laing and Bowmanville Eagles, a committee Craig Savill. Participating in the sixth was established back in the spring installment of the $100,000 M&M Meat with representation from six teams Shops Skins Game in Kitchener-Water- in the league to discuss and look at loo on Dec. 27 to 29, they were elimi- some different scenarios in terms nated in their first game, losing $5,600 of realignment that would help im- to $2,400 versus Wayne Middaugh. prove the league. This edition of the money curling Another meeting was held in Au- had eight teams instead of four, with gust, with all interested teams asked the lineups set in an east versus west to submit a proposal under which format. new divisions and conferences could The eastern teams included 2004 be established. Brier champion Mark Dacey of Hali- Some teams like things just the fax and Russ Howard from Moncton. way they are and passed. Some took Kevin Martin, Jeff Stoughton, John the opportunity to have some input. Morris, and Randy Ferbey skipped the Some did neither. western team. Action will be carried on The Eagles, who are one of the Sportsnet Jan. 29 at noon and 7 p.m. teams that would welcome some ••• form of realignment, submitted a The Annandale Curling Club in Ajax proposal that would divide the league hosts its annual Youth Bonspiel Sat- into two conferences, with three divi- urday, Jan. 8. Event co-ordinator Su- sions within each conference. sannah Moylan has had a full draw A schedule would include six confirmed for a while. Sixteen Little games against each team within Rock (players 12 and under) teams play the division (three home and three two six-end games each, and the same away) as well as a home-and-away number of bantam-junior teams play with each of the teams in the other three games each. All players get to visit two divisions in the conference. the prize table. Eight Annandale teams Their plan would call for the top are registered in both events. 16 teams in each conference to make ••• the playoffs, with the three division The TCA Energizer Men’s bonspiel winners seeded one through three, is one of the world’s oldest continuous and the other 13 falling into line curling events, starting back in 1896. Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo based on points. The 2005 running is competed in most PICKERING — Oshawa Harmony’s Zacharia Carson and Pickering’s Mincom New Choice’s Ryan Sutton battle for the On a couple of different fronts, re- GTA clubs between Jan. 8 and 16. puck during action at the Pickering Hockey Association House League Hockey Tournament at Don Beer Arena. alignment makes sense, particularly Annandale hosts games on Monday, in this area. Jan. 10 and Thursday, Jan. 13. It should come as no surprise, both from an economic and geographic standpoint, that the Eagles would be one of the main proponents of a shift. Women’s soccer Generals hand McGill his walking papers Their preference is to be part of a division that would include the other Durham Region entries — Oshawa, teams needed Rookie coach fired by trigger right after the game, Selwood coaches and players to grow together,” Pickering and Ajax — and ultimately, took a few days to make sure he wasn’t Selwood added. “I have no regrets be rounded out by teams in the east- reeling Oshawa Generals just acting on impulse. about hiring him.” ern part of Toronto. for YWCA “I thought long and hard about it Trouble was, as far as Selwood was That kind of realignment would By Brian McNair and had a lot of sleepless nights,” said concerned, that growth wasn’t taking certainly be budget friendly, elimi- Staff Editor Selwood. “I didn’t want to be a com- place. At the time of the firing, the nating lengthy bus rides currently fundraising plete ogre and ruin the guy’s Christ- Generals were tied for last in the entire taken to Syracuse, Bancroft and DURHAM — It wasn’t the merriest mas. Mine was already ruined.” OHL and sat 19th out of 20 teams in Kingston. Christmas for Bob McGill. McGill, who signed a three-year both power play (15.6%) and penalty A balanced conference and divi- tournament Nor Brad Selwood, for that matter. contract at the start of the season, was killing (74.9%) efficiency. sional alignment would also help to McGill was told by Selwood Mon- understandably upset when reached On the other hand, McGill rarely had alleviate a complicated playoff sce- day that his rookie season in the OHL at home Monday, but, in keeping with a stable roster and lost a good chunk of nario that now exists. would come to an end just 32 games his nature, offered no excuses. offence when twins Tyler and Justin With a current format that in- All clubs guaranteed in, as he was fired as head coach of the “Obviously I’m Donati left the team and demanded a cludes 10 teams in each of the East three games 10-21-1-0 Oshawa Generals. disappointed, trade. and West, nine in the South and only “Our record is definitely a factor but that’s the na- When asked if he thought he was six in the North, an Internet printout right now,” said Selwood, the team’s ture of the beast,” given a fair shake, McGill said, “Who’s from the league’s Web site is needed DURHAM — The YWCA of Dur- GM and, now, interim head coach. “I he said. “You’re to say? It was one of those things where at season’s end to try to figure out ham is looking for teams for its an- didn’t feel warm and fuzzy about our paid to win there had obviously been a lot of per- who qualifies for the post-season nual women’s indoor soccer tourna- chances of getting better. I didn’t feel hockey games sonnel changes. The Donati situation, and which teams go where to help ment next month. in my stomach it was going in the right and I obviously where you lose some scoring punch, balance things out. The third annual event is slated for direction.” didn’t get the job doesn’t help matters when you need to While executives from each of the the YWCA of Durham Family Pro- Selwood said he all but made the done.” score goals. 35 teams are considering the options grams Centre, 1 McGrigor St., Os- decision to fire McGill during the Dec. McGill came “I’m certainly thankful for the op- that have been submitted to date, any hawa, on Saturday, Jan. 8, beginning 19 game against the Plymouth Whal- Bob McGill to the Generals portunity,” added McGill, who had yet changes recommended by the teams at 8 a.m. ers, a 6-3 home-ice loss that sent the fresh off a three-year stint with the to decide on Selwood’s offer to stay would have to be approved by the Each team is guaranteed three 40- Generals into the Christmas break on York-Simcoe minor hockey system. with the organization in a different league’s Board of Management and minute games and the tournament a six-game winless slide and 13 points Prior to that, he had spent two seasons capacity. then ratified by the league’s Board of fee is $200. back of a playoff spot in the Eastern as an assistant under Bob Hartley with “I’m not going to bash anybody. It’s Governors. The registration deadline is Conference. the AHL’s Hershey Bears, followed not my style.” Though no date has been set as Wednesday, Jan. 5. Specifically, Selwood was upset by two seasons as head coach of the Assistant coach Greg Quattrin was of yet, it’s expected teams will get There will be 50-50 draws, raffles when the Generals, trailing 4-2 in the ECHL’s Baton Rouge Kingfish, where also dismissed, replaced for the time together again in late February to and prizes to the top teams. second period, were assessed a too he compiled a 63-62-10-5 record. being by Michael Oke, the team’s di- decide whether to forge ahead with All proceeds go to the YWCA Dur- many men penalty — the sixth bench When asked if he had any regrets rector of player personnel. the next step in making changes, or ham Family Programs Centre. minor of the season — and then, dur- about bringing in a coach with no ju- Selwood said the search for a perma- keep the status quo. For more information, call ing a brief period of the penalty kill, nior experience, Selwood didn’t hesi- nent coaching staff has commenced 905-723-YWCA (9922) or e-mail iced only three skaters. tate in saying, “Not at all. and that new people will be in place E-mail Brad Kelly at [email protected]. Although he was tempted to pull the “We thought it would be great for the before the end of the season. [email protected]. A/P PAGE 9 ◆ NEWS ADVERTISER ◆ DECEMBER 29, 2004 Swing into tennis lessons at university centre PRESENTSPRESENTS DURHAM — The Durham College and University of Ontario with one coach for the first 90 minutes of each class. The ratio Institute of Technology Campus Tennis centre is hosting two may be higher for the last 30 minutes when match points are workshops for children. played. The programs run for 10 weeks, beginning Jan. 3 and 4. Junior and high performance clinics are available for chil- Registration deadline is Dec. 31. 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First/last, $750/inclusive. 905-431- ities, laundry, parking included. nannies/care givers. Elder care, GENERAL LABOURER home suites with full basements, schools/ shopping/ GO. 416-444- 3829. Walk to go, 401/ Brock St. Close to DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- M4Y 1Z4 available for rent. Private fenced 7391 Ext. 241 AJAX furnished room for rent, special needs, minimum wage ap- Applicant must have: sports arena, shopping. 1-800- plies. No fee employers OEA. wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & yards with mature trees. $999.00 693-2778 cable included, $460 per month side chairs, pedestal table, dove- • Mechanical Aptitude per month. 12th month free! Call OSHAWA area. 3 & 2 bedroom 1st/last, decent non-smoking fe- (416)699-6931. upper level and 2 bedroom tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for • Valid fork truck license (905)579-7649 for an appointment. male preferred. Please call Monica $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- CLIPPER basement in houses at various 416-319-9023 • Provide copy of their OSSD locations. Inclosed backyard and REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency 213-4669. $$$ Mortgage Money $$$ for any 2 BEDROOM ground level apt. for APARTMENTS laundry facility available. Call Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. • Be trained in WHMIS, ISO & First Aid rent, available immediately. Eliza- Complex. Clean quiet building, BED & BREAKFAST STYLE ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR, reason. 1st & 2nds to 100% oac. AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. 416-402-3435 or 416-704-9826. accommodations in professional Please submit your resume to: Don't wait weeks or months for an beth/Hwy. 2 Ajax. Laundry, park- across from park. Close to down- PSYCHICS reader and advisor, 2 years old, excellent condition. ing. (905)619-3743 Please call Mon-Fri town. Daily activities incl. All util- Oshawa home, suits professional help in all life's problems, satisfac- 18"x18" seat with air cushion. Jet Moulding Compounds Inc. answer. Approvals within 24 - 48 OSHAWA EAST Bachelor apt. male, non-smoker $450/month. hrs. Call AMS at 905-436-9292, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ities included. Call (905)430-7397. tion guaranteed, specializing in $1500. Commode chair on Sep. entrance, parking, wash- Call 905-723-6761. wheels. $50. (905)668-9697 251 Station Street 877-509-5626. Call Robert Brown 2 MAIN FLR 2-bdrm apts. in four- 905-683-6021 er/dryer/fridge/stove, $595/mo. all www.realstar.ca. Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- / Vallerie Lawson. plex in Cannington, available Jan inclusive. First/last. Near shopping/ ings, always private and confiden- Ajax, ON. L1S 1S3 1st/Feb 1st. No pets/smoking. Ap- Shelter Canadian FURNISHED ROOM for rent-Pick- tial, house parties available. GOV'T. INSPECTED Ont. grain www.accuratemortgages.com school. Avail. immediately.. Easy ering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful home fed beef. Sides, split sides at pliances, pkg and storage shed in- Properties Ltd. 401 access. (905)721-1703 SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, (905)665-3222. cluded. $625 plus hydro. 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, backing onto Rouge forest, share $1.70/lb. Bruce 705-432-3031 or with 2 professional adults, Marie 905-986-4932 (905) 852-5603 OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- FINCH/LIVERPOOL one bed- ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, cable/hi-speed internet, non-smok- (230 Nipigon St) 1, 2 & 3-bed- er-no pets preferred. Avail. Immed. HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- 2 PRIME WHITBY - 2 bed. main room, gas fireplace, laundry, air, 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. parking, full bath, storage area, rooms available. Well maintained $700/mo. Jeff 416-720-9405. fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, OVERHAULIN'. New at Durham and top floor home apts. Hard- building. Near all amenities. From Call 905-571-3760 never used, still in wrapper. Cost College, Automotive (marine) Trim wood laminate, spacious, large cable & utilities included. available LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- LUBE TECHNICIAN Jan.1, $825, no smoking, only $765/mo. Call (905)723-0977. LARGE clean room near OC, fur- es from $9.99, luggage from $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 and Upholstery course. Funda- windows, appliances, coin laundry, nished, first/last, Available immedi- mentals of interior assembly, re- REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY parking, available now & Jan. 11th. (416)436-8117. TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety OSHAWA, 1 bedroom basement Uxbridge, One & two bedroom ately. Phone (905)436-1420 thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 pair, design, sunroofs, accesso- $950 + hydro, $875 + hydro. Heat apartment, side entrance, suite Covers - best quality, best prices, for G.M. Dealership in Ajax. and water paid. Close to 401, FURNISHED BASEMENT apt.- apts. available . Conveniently lo- Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- ries, carpets etc. Also, Ladies get 1 person, washer/dryer. Steven- WESTNEY/Lake Driveway, Ajax, all colours, all sizes, large variety to know your car, basic mainte- Please fax resume to: amenities, schools. Large private Pickering-Altona/Finch. Beautiful cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- 9830, Scarborough (416)439- available. Delivery included. Cen- son/Gibb, near OC. $700/inclu- pied building. Call (905)852-2534. furnished rooms for rent. No smok- 1177. nance taught by female drag racer. yard. 905-431-2694 or 905-986- one bedroom open concept back- sive. February 1st/sooner. tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul Dave Gunn at 905-683-6130 0670 ing onto Rouge forest, fireplace, www.realstar.ca ing/pets. Internet incl. Avail Jan. For more information, call Nathalie (905)434-8185. 1st. Call after 7pm. (905)426-5561 A DININGROOM, cherry wood, 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER Stutt 905-721-3325. sep. entrance, must be seen. $1000. Jeff 416-720-9405. double pedestal table, 8 chairs, HOT TUB COVERS One week 2-BEDROOM 1200-sq.ft. apt. in OSHAWA, Clean, comfortable 2 Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- house, panoramic view, fireplace, UXBRIDGE NEW! Town- Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- bedroom apartment available Feb- house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost livered to your door Call 1-866- walk-out to large yard, sep en- ruary 1st. $755/month inclusive. $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- trance. No pets, first/last/referenc- rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., 652-6837 Harwood & Bailey First/last, references. No pets, sin- patio/garden, parking, storage. 746-0995. $$$MORTGAGE FINANCING$$$ es. $900/mo+1/2 hydro. Raglan. gle parking, laundry, storage. CLEAN, MODERN TOWNHOUSE 1 DRYWALL TAPER and 1 Dry- 905-431-0571 FREE MONTH 905-852-4777 INDUSTRIAL Convection Oven - $$$1ST AND 2ND MORTGAG- (905)263-1022 to share, North Oshawa, close to A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- $500 or best offer. Call David at waller required. Must have own ES $$$ www.mortgagebid.ca or tress set. New in plastic, cost MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR RENT UOIT, professionals or students, 905-432-1382. Will trade for golf tools and transportation, be reli- call Dennis @1-800-915-2353. AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- able. No rookies. 905-721-0498 with knowledge of transporta- 1 & 2 bdrms OSHAWA, Large 1-bedroom WHITBY - walk to Go, one bed- $400 plus shared utilities. Avail- swing! Purchases, renewals or refinance. (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- able January. 905-725-7270 or 0995. Can deliver tion/logistics required for estab- To consolidate your debts. Lowest basement apartment. Eat-in kitch- room main floor apt. Sep. en- lished marketing consulting firm. ities, plus parking. Also 2-bdrm from $865 en, sauna, fireplace, laundry, 2 trance. Parking for one, no laun- 905-431-3536. LINCOLN MIG welder with gas at- rates possible for residential or $950. Both freshly painted, & new APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, tachment, $400. Also, Proline 52 PEOPLE Responsibilities of this indepen- commercial.Credit issues, self em- Renovated Units parking, shopping, $675/inclusive. dry, Feb. lst. $700/all inclusive. heavy duty Kenmore washer & dent contractor position will include appliances. Available Jan/Feb. in Available immediately. No smok- (905)430-7780 OSHAWA - Simcoe/Rossland ar- plasma cutter, $400. Call 905- wanted to lose ployed, I will assess your needs. clean quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 Call 310-7000 ea, warm, clean, large furnished dryer, apartment size washer & 377-1937. information gathering/research via Prompt, professional service. ing/pets. (905)720-4996, evenings dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- 10-30 lbs the telephone, internet and other rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- NEW DANBY APT sized freezers methods, writing reports, client AJAX SOUTH, 1 bedroom OSHAWA, Ritson/King, 1 large WHITBY bungalow - 2 apts., main quiet working gentleman. Near in the next 30 days $$MONEY$$ 100% 1st, 2nd and basement apartments, all IMMACULATE, newly finished, 0098 $199. New Danby bar fridges, marketing campaign background 3rd Mortgages. Bad credit OK. Call bedroom apt for rent. Quiet, floor, 3-bdrms, $950/mo + utilities. bus, Durham College. $350/mo & Earn potential research/coordination/evaluation inclusive, parking, cable, laundry. large 2-bedroom basement apart- up inclusive. 905-728-4845 $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- Ontario Wide 1-888-307-7799. $600/month, utilities, parking in- January 15th. Bsmt apt. 1-bdrm, A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- pliances, scratch and dent. Full income and (syndicated report) sales/pro- No pets/smoking. Quiet. ment. Laundry, large backyard, cluded. Available immediately. Call $800/mo, Feb. 1st. Parking, bus, PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad motion. Excellent oral/written Available March 1st. $600/month. parking. Non-smoker. Walk to GO. PICKERING Altona/Hwy. #2. Fur- manufacturers warranty. Recondi- www.4yourtotalhealth.com (905)728-2970 Go. No pets/smoking. (905)451- from $289 (30 yds). All Berber tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- communication skills a must. Can- 416-606-7027. Available February 1st. 0800 nished/unfurnished bedrooms carpets on sale now! Free up- 416-631-4180 1ST, 2ND, 3RD $1,000/mo+util. (905)839-2617 tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- didate must be experienced with PICKERING two bedroom, mod- available immediately in upscale grade to 12 mm premium pad with MS Office applications and have MORTGAGES AJAX, New 2-bedroom basement neighbourhood. Single female pre- tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- ern 1100-sq.ft. Bright, warm, quiet. every installation, 20 oz Berber tioned washers $199/up, new and APPLE AUTO GLASS - Auto own Pentium PC. Lots of work Res./Comm up to apt., sep. entrance, livingroom, LARGE 1-BEDROOM basement, 4-pc, 2-parking, separate en- WHITBY large newly renovated 1- ferred. $450/mo. first/last, includes carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- available and future growth poten- large kitchen, own laundry, cable, nice quiet court, north/east laundry, cable/internet. (905)509- reconditioned coin operated Glass Installer required (entry level 100% financing. Best rates trance, near all amenities, no bdrm. walkout apt., cable, parking, pet only. Lots of selection for eve- washers and dryers at low prices. position). We are looking for a per- tial. Ideal for recent grad or expe- possible. Credit problems? air, 2 parking, $850 utilities includ- Oshawa. Separate entrance, park- pets/smoking. Immediate/Jan gas fireplace, central air, own laun- 2317 ry budget. Three month equal rienced person looking to work ed, no pets/smoking, available im- ing. Feb. 1st. $775 inclusive. New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size son that is reliable, professional Self-employed? $999. (905)420-5492. dry, $850+shared utilities, payment plan available. Free in fridges $399., new 24" and 30" with positive attitude and a fast from home. Person required mediately, first/last. Quiet family First/last, references required. No first/last. Immediate. 905-424- PICKERING, CLOSE TO PTC, home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS ASAP. Please send resume/cover No problem! home. (905)428-2637 smoking, no pets preferred. Carrie furnished/unfurnished, available ranges with clock and window learner. Will train. Must have valid PICKERING - Major Oaks & 9766. at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- Drivers Lic. and good driving letter to Gary Breininger at gbrei- 905-743-9968 immediately in new house. $550 1-800-578-0497. [email protected], Avanti Financial Brock, 3 bdrm. bsmnt. apt. separ- inclusive. First/last, no smok- es and 24" frost free fridges now record. Please drop off resume or AVAILABLE JAN. 1ST. newly ate entrance, 1 parking, full bath, or by fax at 905-831-6611. ing/pets. Call (416)319-5170. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, available. Wide selection of other pick up an application at 120 Rus- (905)428-8119 renovated, all code compliant, two LARGE ONE BEDROOM base- share laundry, cable, no smok- WHITBY one-bedroom apt. new and reconditioned appliances. sett Ave. Unit #2, Oshawa. large bedrooms, eat in kitchen, ment, Whitby, close to all amen- ing/pets, First & last, ref. required. $675+hydro, heat and water in- HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- (905)728-9660. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, overlooking living area, built in t.v. ities, fridge, stove, laundry avail- $900./mo Call 416-508-7878. cluded. Completely renovated, ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 unit plus cable connection, guaran- able, $700 plus 1/3 utilities. Avail- first/last. 32-ft OFFICE TRAILER ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, first & second mortgages to 100%. $149/up. Visit our showroom. Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER PART TIME CLEANERS wanted From 5.1% for 5 years. Best avail- teed driveway space. Lower level able immediately. No smoking/pets for sale. 110-amp service. A/C, duplex. $950 per mo. plus 1/2 oil PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly: 3- baseboard heat. 905-668-4016; Large selection! Parts, Service. Ta kers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses for immediate work. Contact 905- able rates. Private funds avail- (905) 666-2420. bedroom main floor apartment, PIANO Technician available for Available! We Train You! Call and 1/2 electricity. All applicants cell: 905-432-4365. MOTORHOME, 22ft., new awning, 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase 571-5616. able. Refinancing debt consolida- stove, fridge, dishwasher. Across tires and paint. Very good condi- ARON at 905-435-0518. tion a specialty. For fast profes- need either copy of credit bureau NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, consultation on all makes and reading or the names and phone from Public School. Walk to Go tion, $5900. (905)697-3809, ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic sional service call (905)666-4986 November lst./December lst. Station. Minutes to 401/Lake. models of acoustic pianos. Re- DAYCARE IN COURTICE - is numbers of their last two landlords. WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. (905)260-5075. mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro (905)420-5309. Call 905-213-4669. conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, looking for an experienced assist- MORTGAGES - Good, bad and Call (905) 623-6925. and two appliances included. Pay E., One and two bedroom suites. Mason & Risch, & other grand or ant teacher. Please fax resume to: ugly. Financing for any purpose. cable, parking and laundry facil- Low rise building, park like setting, upright pianos for sale. Rentals PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM bsmt. balcony or patio. Close to down- ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. 905-436-6878. Registration All applications accepted. Call BACHELOR APT. within walking ities. (905) 723-2094 Sales, Installation & Service Of also available. Gift Certificates distance to downtown. YMCA/hos- apt., spacious, open-concept, own town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. Community Mortgage Services laundry, 4 appliances, large patio, All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- available. Call Barb at 905-427- EXPERIENCED MEAT CUTTER Officer Corp. (905)668-6805 pital area. Available January 1st (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca 7631 or check out the web at: NORTH OSHAWA - 2-bdrm main separate entrance, 2 parking, no 1999 YAMAHA V-MAX, bought in net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 with management experience pre- Positions Required includes fridge, stove, utilities, level house, 4 appl., cable, private Days A Week. (905)999-0362 www.barbhall.com. Visa. ferred, required full time for a busy laundry facilities. $550/month, no smoking/pets. $875/month. Avail- fall 2001, only 3,500 kms. original, $20.00/hr Avg. entrance, freshly painted, near able immediately. (905)428-6577. grocery store. Apply in person at pets. 905-697-9411. WHITBY, LARGE 2-BEDROOM asking $3,500 OBO. Call Ken BED, Aamazing bargain, queen PIANOS & CLOCKS - FREE We Train You! schools/college/bus. $975+, avail basement apt., fridge, stove, laun- 905-375-0451 CHRISTMAS CLOCK with Oshawa Foodland, 385 Stevenson imm. 905-439-2867. orthopedic mattress set, new in Rd. N. Oshawa or fax resume to: Call Tom PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- dry hook-ups. Private entrance, plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- purchase of any acoustic or digital 905-723-2133. (905) 435-0280 1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APT. room apt., 2-storey with main floor parking for 1 vehicle, $800 inclu- 2001 SKIDOO, Formula deluxe, 7557. Will deliver piano. "BOXING WEEK Oshawa, $675/month. Avail. Jan. BLUEWATER ONE BEDROOM APARTMENTS entrance, balcony view of lake. sive, first/last. Available immedi- reverse, electric start, heated hand SPECIALS"- Save $$$ while FRAMER NEEDED, 2 years Christmas help req'd 1st. First/last required. Clean, PARK WHITBY in downtown Oshawa area. $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul ately. Call 905-723-6321 & thumb warmers, mint condition BEDROOM SET, cherrywood, quantities last. Also on Samick experience, must have own close to 401, 162 Harmony Rd. N. 1 & 2 Bedrooms. $680/mo. includes hydro. Available Carlos (905)830-9997 $5,600 o.b.o. Call (905)579-9442 bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night pianos, and Howard Miller clocks. vehicle. Call 905-434-5233 Call 905-259-7828 or 905-242- immediately. Call 905-982-1760. stands. Dovetail construction, nev- Large selection of used pianos 8370. Please call Mon-Fri. PICKERING: Altona/Kingston - WHITBY, REDUCED. Thick- er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintzmann, SEEKING SELF-MOTIVATED in- 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. ONE BEDROOM FURNISHED bright walkout basement 2-bed- son/Manning, 1-bdrm. newly reno- Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick dividuals, various positions within SAFE + SOUND MFG. in Bow- CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, 905-571-3522 basement apt. Utilities and parking room, separate entrance, large liv- vated and approved basement with lessons, try our rent to own. unique, fast growing company. Fax manville needs experienced home newly decorated. Utilities included. included. Suit quiet working person ing room, A/C, appliances, no apt., a/c, fridge/stove, laundry. Sin- DESK & CREDENZA, solid oak, 100% of all rental payments ap- resume "The Comfort Zone Inc." sewers with industrial equipment. Simcoe/Mill area, small quiet apt. Shelter Canadian or student. No smoking/pets. Near pets/smoking, parking. $895 inclu- gle male preferred. Avail. immedi- SPA/HOT TUB, 5 person spa, new good condition, 66x35 5 drawer ply. Call TELEP PIANO (905)434-5348 by December 31, Please fax resume to (905) 697- building. Call for appt. (905)579- Properties Ltd. 401/bus stop. Jan. 1st. $650. sive. Available immediately. 647- ately. $700/mo. First/last. No pets. cover, new heater, rebuilt motor. and 66x20 4 drawer. $850/set (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca 2004 0189 9890. (905)434-8091 885-1938 (905)430-0737 $1700 OBO. 905-433-1224. OBO. (905)831-2149 WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, WEDNESDAY EDITION, December 29, 2004, PAGE 11 A/P

Need a Handyman? PUREBRED NEWFOUNDLAND • Painting puppies. Blacks and Lanseers. Flooring CKC registered, vet checked, mi- • crochipped, first shots. (905)623- • Roofing 1779 or (905)623-7474 • Foundation Repair PUBLIC AUCTION (Wet Basement) SHIH TZU PUPPIES FOR SALE, Looking for • Full Basement Renos. vaccinated, dewormed, $500 each No job too small - ready to go! German Shepherd ANNUAL puppies $400 each. Call 905-260- Best prices in Durham 8855. (905)728-8973 NEW YEAR’S DAY a great job SALE 1991 LEXUS ES 250, 4 door, 155,000 kil., lady driven, excellent ALL PRO condition, fully loaded, private sale PAINTING AND $4,100 905) 428-2774 (905) 424- 3833, in your WALLPAPERING KAHN AUCTION CENTRE Repair & Stucco ceilings 1993 SUNBIRD LE, 4-dr, auto, Decorative finishes & 4cyl, air, 140K, excellent condition, General repairs certified/e-tested, one owner. Ask- 20% off for seniors ing $2,250. 1995 ASTRO van, very 2699 BROCK RD., PICKERING (905)404-9669 good condition, air, many options, community? asking $3,250. certified/e-tested. Call (905)404-8695 SATURDAY, JAN. 1/05 11:00 AM START, 9:00 AM PREVIEW P & H Painting 1995 AURORA, in good condition, $4,500. Also 1980 Bonneville, sol- COME SAVE HUNDREDS AND THOUSANDS Professional, id Florida car, $500. Call 905-377- Experienced, 1937. ANTIQUES AND INTERESTING ITEMS: Reliable 1995 HONDA CIVIC DX, 5spd Container from France with outstanding carved sought after pieces, rare and unusual, refinished Easlake carved Interior/Exterior manual. New breaks and wind- sideboard circ. 1875, oak sideboard with mirror backsplash (circ. 1880); Victorian local rocker, ver y unusual; Prime Call for free estimate shield. A/C, E-tested. 174,000kms, Hwy driven. Excel- pcs. of Canadiana early antiques including country, Victorian & oak furnishings to include early kit chen cupboards (905)686-7889 lent condition. $5500. Call and cabinets, drop-leaf tables, selection of sets of chairs, variety of dressers and stands. Vict. related cabinets, (905)665-6838. parlour chairs, mirrors, plus more fine furnishings of the era, walnut armoires, several ant. dressers & sideboards, TMS PAINTING 2002 TRACKER Soft Top, 5 plenty of old oak to be found such as sideboards, china cabinets etc., primitive to decorative collectables, articultural speed, 4x4, side steps, fog lights, pieces, plenty of prime pieces relating to early 1900’s, selection of good quality end tables, coffe e tables, rockers, & & DECOR tinted windows, vent visors, hidden Interior & Exterior hitch, 39,000 km., asking $16,500 quality used bedroom & dining room furniture, too many items to list. European OBO. 905-342-2704. Workmanship GLASSWARE & CHINA: Fast, clean, BAD CREDIT? No History? Need Royal Doulton figurines all discontinued, Royal Albert discontinued fine china dinnerware set, sever al Beswick reliable service a car? Tired of the run-around? Straight Talk! Call now! 905-686- figurines, Spode vase, Roseville vase, Royal Winton, Limoges, Cobalt blue 1946 Cheq Republic, Lots of old and new (905)428-0081 2300 or toll free 1-888-769-2502 china arriving daily. There will be over 60 lots in this category. ART & IMPORTANT LTD. EDITION: Trisha Romance “All Is Calm”, “The Conservatory”, “Christmas At The Cottage”, AJ Casson rare original L.E. such as: Bedard Pond 18/60, Backwater 70/75, Summer Morning 33/82, Island 5/8, all with appraisals, Norval Morriseau series of 4 signed and numbered serigraphs, Cornelius Krieoff numbered Ltd. Edition, many other Group of 7 issues including Tom Thomson, too many to list, some first time offered. NEW ITEMS: Dining and Bedroom suites - 2005 editions, some first time offered, in many gorgeous styles, leather sofa sets, choice of colours and designs, quality box spring and mattresses, queen and king sizes, import ed METROLAND & rugs - top quality Persian, Turkish and Korini, all sizes, never used, new, sold without reserve, consoles and accent pieces, carved furniture, sofa tables, palace mirrors, decorators’ heaven, with many new decorative accessories... too many items to list. TERMS: Visa, MC, Amex, Debit Card, Cash. No registration fee - 10% buyers premium. Delivery available. For consignment or further info call Victor Brewda, Member O.A.C. at (905) 683-0041 or TOLL FREE 1-800-567-6165

PIANOS - HUGE CHRISTMAS SALE starting at $800. Upright NEED NEW YEAR'S DAY AUCTION Auction Sale Pethick & Stephenson SAT., JAN. 1, 2005 • 10 AM grands & apt. size. Reconditioned, RANDY POTTER Auction Barn Haydon ON Sat. Jan 1, 2005 @ 10 a From warrantied & delivered 705-799- 401 ext. 431 at Bowmanville, north 8 mi. on Hwy 57 to Con- NEW YEAR’S DAY 3204. SPECIAL ESTATE AUCTION ESTATE, ANTIQUES, SNOWMOBILES, Sat. Jan. 1 cession Rd 8, turn east at the fire hall to Haydon. ANTIQUE YOUR SOURCE FOR JOBS PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS FINANCING? AUCTION: McLaughlin Cutter, Mersman signed Harp Ta- ATV’S & EQUIPMENT AT Chip installed from $125. XBOX Start: 10 AM - View:from 8 AM ble, Singer Treadle, Birdseye Maple Rocker, Oak Desk, GE VANHAVEN SALES ARENA, MOD CHIPS Chip installed from Randy Potter Estate Auction - 15 Cavan Floor Radio, Cedar Chest with Drawer, Unique Carnival $125. Several chips available for CALL BRIDGET St. downtown Port Hope is holding an Glass Pcs, Pinwheel Crystal, Crocks, Oil Lamps, Cream 720 Davis Drive, Uxbridge. each console. For all the details: www.durhammods.com North End BANKRUPTCY auction with approx. 350 lots of antiques, Cans, Old Pictures, for more info visit ESTATE & ANTIQUES: 100 yr old pine dry sink & Oshawa. 905-626-0542 SLOW CREDIT art, fine furniture, glass, china & www.theauctionfever.com Auctioneer Don Stephenson desk, old pine 7 1/2’ sideboard, old pine one board 905-263-4402 or 705-277-9829 POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. NO CREDIT collectables incl: Norval Morrisseau blanket box, old pine dresser/mirror, 1890’s Gone All accessories. New in box. Cost GOOD CREDIT paintings, Manley MacDonald & other with the Wind lamp, old violin, tiger oak highboy, old $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- listed Canadian artists; antique light floor lamps & oil lamps, Fr. prov. chesterfield & chair, SELLING YOUR 4669. ALL CREDIT CHALLENGES fixtures, John Deere pedal tractor, B.R. Service with a smile! 1 yr old tan leather sectional, etc. RENT TO OWN - New and recon- NO APPLICATIONS REFUSED suites, music box, oil lamps; numerous SNOWMOBILES, ATV’s etc: New Jinma 204 4 WD ditioned appliances, new TV's, For Great CAR OR TRUCK? Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, A NEW 2005 OR USED clocks; Coke advertising etc. diesel tractor, 2000 Honda, 91 Polaris Indy 340, 450 Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- DRIVE 96 OR NEWER VEHICLE TODAY For info & pics go to: Job Opportunities 4x4, 01 MXZ 700, 90 Polaris 350 4x4, Polaris Showcase it across ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- CALL 24 HR. CREDIT HOTLINE www.randypotterauctions.com 6x4/dump box, 92 Wildcat 700, alum. boat & trailer, livery. No credit application re- Randy Potter Auctioneer fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- (905) 767-0951 check out our general PARTIAL LIST • PLUS MANY MORE ITEMS Durham Region. 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. 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TITANIUM 2 knife set, 16 pcs. only To ps all for good cars and trucks $189 obo; Asahi Pentax camera or free removal for scrap cars and with Sony case & Vivitar flash, only trucks. Speedy service. (905)655- $269 obo; Canon EOS Rebel X 4609 or (416)286-6156. Oshawa • Whitby • Clarington with case & Vivitar flash, only $369 CASH FOR CARS! We buy used obo; Sony Video Camcorder with vehicles. Vehicles must be in run- case $569 obo; slot machine right ning condition. Call (905)427-2415 off the cruise ships. Approx. 2 yrs. or come to 479 Bayly St. East, old. Cost $4000-$5000 new, Ajax at MURAD AUTO SALES comes with 200 tokens. Retail $699, asking $499 obo; 905-404- SCRAP CARS, old cars & trucks 8676. wanted. Cash paid. Free pickup. Call Bob anytime (905)431-0407 TREADMILL, Bodyguard Magellan This Week Plus 2004 model. Excellent condi- tion, heart rate monitor and mat for floor included. $3000 firm. Call Becky (905)426-6231 PRESENTS 1988 FORD F150 $1850 as is. 2 - WOOD WORKING bench $200, 1991 Suzuki Samurai's. 1 runs, 1 and Shop Smith Clone includes missing computer. (905)404-8775 jigsaw attachment, $1500. Call • On Bus Route (905)666-1277 1997 FORD EXPLORER Eddie Bauer Edition, excellent condition, fully loaded, tan leather interior, Special Newspaper WWorkforceorkforce moon roof, 6 Disc CD changer, dual remote power seats, hand- free cell phone, h/d trailer hitch, • Free Parking TEXTBOOKS Wanted for Human Publication only 140,000km, mostly highway, Services Counsellor Program. $9500 obo. (905)721-9470 Crisis Intervention ISBN # 0534569668 & Sociology in our 2002 FORD KING RANCH, load- Time ISBN #0176415599 Please ed, immaculate, 65,000 km., Contact Stephanie 905-438-9133 $25,000. Call 905-377-1937. Sunday, • Free Admission WANTED - Dish and Bell receiver plus card and remote, working condition. 905-723-5325.

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Station Gallery offers Rose also teaches Printmaking Made and abilities. Easy: Woodblocks and Linocuts, also Rowena Dykins, of Oshawa, teaches courses for adults Tuesdays, from 7 to 10 p.m. starting Acrylic Painting: Personal Reflections starting in January Jan. 25. Thursdays from noon to 3 p.m. starting Bead and Wire Designs on Stretched Jan. 27. Canvas is taught by Tara Bergeron, The cost of each course is $107 for DURHAM — A variety of art lessons of Whitby, Wednesdays from noon to members, $123.05 for non-members. for adults is being offered up by the 3 p.m. starting Jan. 26. The course is All courses run through to early March. Station Gallery this winter. designed for beginner to intermediate Courses are held at the Centennial Toronto artist Steve Rose teaches students. Building, 416 Centre St. S., the gallery’s Mixed Media: Open Studio and Cri- Ruth Read teaches Drawing and temporary location. tique, Tuesdays from noon to 3 p.m. Painting: The Figure in Costume For registration information, call starting Jan. 25. The course is open to Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p.m. starting 905-668-4185 or e-mail station@idirect. all levels and all styles and mediums. Jan. 26. It’s open to artists of all ages com.

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Ajax’s Elaine O’Neal, centre, and Pickering’s Julie Jarrett join Len Henderson in a scene from Scarborough Players’ ‘Picasso at the Lapine Agile’. 325 WESTNEY ROAD SOUTH Fabulous 7 course dinner Buffet appetizers, penne-pasta, salad, only Buffet dinner, Chicken breast, prime rib & roast lamb Buffet dessert • Champagne & fruit at midnight $75 Admiring legends After midnight - Seafood buffet & draw for prizes incl. taxes

Pickering actress has duction New Location All shows are at the Scarborough SCARBOROUGH OFFICE part to play in ‘Picasso Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. in 2941 LAWRENCE AVE EAST SCARBOROUGH, ON M1P 2V6 at the Lapine Agile’ Scarborough. (416) 431-7449 Tickets are $15 for adults or $12 for students and seniors (Thursday and OPEN 7 • PAYDAY LOANS DAYS A • TITLE LOANS DURHAM — Ajax and Pickering resi- Sunday only) (905) 426-5134 WEEK • NO CREDIT NECESSARY dents are playing roles in bringing ‘Pi- For more ticket information, call the 11 Hardwood Ave. S., Ajax • BORROW UP TO 50% OF YOUR PAY casso at the Lapine Agile’ to the stage box office 416-396-4049. LIFE DOESN’T ALWAYS WAIT UNTIL PAYDAY! with the Scarborough Players early in the new year. Elaine O’Neal, of Ajax, tackles a lead role in Germaine, a cheeky waitress who interacts with Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein. Julie Jarrett, of Picker- ing, plays a female admirer of the two men. OSHAWA Behind the scenes, Bill Simpson of 843 King St. W Ajax is the master carpenter on the (at Thornton) crew. 905 576-1212 The play revolves around the two Five Points Mall 905 432-0919 historic characters as they meet for the Oshawa Centre first time. 905 579-4026 The time is 1904 and the place is a bohemian cafe in Paris, with Picasso WHITBY Whitby Mall and Einstein both in their 20s and on 905 725-1212 their respective thresholds of fame. The two geniuses attempt to gain each other’s respect while they discuss the meaning of life, imagine the future and pick up women. Also available at: The play is directed by Marc Siversky and is written by actor-comedian Steve Martin. Ken Woolley, of Ajax, is a member of the Scarborough Players and is helping with publicity and when asked, said it’s going to be a great play to see. “Most of our productions are, but then I’m a biased, I think all of our pro- ductions are great,” he said. “We have an outstanding reputation in commu- nity theatre.” Picasso at the Lapine Agile opens from Jan. 13 to 15, and continues from Jan. 20 to 22, and 27 to 29 with 8 p.m. shows. On Jan. 23 there is 2 p.m. pro-

Performances

Saturday, Feb. 12

Town Hall 1873 Centre for the Perform- ing Arts presents Rik Emmett, guitarist, founding member of Triumph, in concert at 8 p.m. at Town Hall 1873, Queen and Simcoe streets, Port Perry. Tickets are $30 and available at Henshall’s, Queen Street, Port Perry, 905-985-1965 or at the door beginning at 7 p.m. At the Galleries ExpressVu™. You haven’t seen anything like it. Now through Jan. 2 FROM The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Enjoy crystal clear picture and sound. Only pay for the types of channels you Queen St., Oshawa, presents Conflu- $ * ence: Contemporary Canadian Pho- want, with simplified and more flexible Theme Packs. Watch your favourite tography. Hours are Monday, Tuesday, shows when you want with FREE Time Shifting on Canadian Networks. Plus, Wednesday and Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., try new interactive features like Bell Making the Cut Interactive, GameGalaxy 49 Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., weekends AFTER CREDITS and more. Quality. Choice. Control. ExpressVu. INSTALLATION INCLUDED noon to 4 p.m. 905-756-3000.

Jan. 9 to 16

The Visual Arts Centre, 143 Simpson Ave., Bowmanville, presents Art From the High Schools with an opening recep- tion Jan. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Phone: 905- 623-5831. www.vac.ca.

Jan. 23 to Feb. 27

The Visual Arts Centre, 143 Simpson Offer ends Dec. 31/04. Call 1-888 ORDER TV, visit bell.ca/satellite or a Bell World store Ave., Bowmanville, presents Crossroads with works by Peggy Taylor Reid with an opening reception Jan. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and an artist’s talk Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Phone: 905-623-5831. www.vac.ca. Screenings

Thursday, Feb. 24

Cinefest Durham presents The Motorcy- *Offer ends Dec 31, 2004; available with new activations. Available to residential customers, where visibility and line of sight permit. Valid photo ID and credit card or electronic funds transfer (EFT) necessary to open an account. Early termination fees apply with all term agreements. Pricing/offer subject to change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offer, including rental. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. Net cle Diaries at Famous Players, Oshawa price based on SRP of $129.99 for the 3120 receiver less $50 hardware and $30 pay-per-view credits with a 2-yr agreement. System must be activated by Jan. 16, 2005. Credits will be applied on your account, before taxes; allow 6 to 8 weeks. Pay-per-view credit valid for 90 days after activation can be used against any Venus or Vu! movie or event up to $15 at any one time. Basic professional installation includes the installation of Centre, at 7 p.m. Tickets from Cinefest primary receiver. Details in store or at www.bell.ca/satellite. ExpressVu is a trade mark of Bell Express Vu L.P. Durham box office are only $6.