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Property tax CHIEF CHECKS OUT THE TROOPS rates headed for ‘crisis’ Brenner warns continuous downloading by the Province will eventually strangle d ownloading pressure Durham taxpayers. taking its toll Commissioner of finance Jim Clapp outlined the Economic and on homeowners Financial Forecast for 2005-2009 at Wednesday’s meeting of Regional By Jillian Follert council, stressing that the cost of Staff Writer police services, roads, housing and long-term DURHAM — Calling a financial care facili- forecast presented last week one ties are all of the worst in recent memory, on the rise. local councillors are warning that Regional property taxes are ex- pected to in- crease 6.75 Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo per cent in PICKERING — Pickering’s fire chief for a day, Teesha Richardson, earned a tour of Fire Hall No. 5 Mon- 2005 to off- day, and stopped to chat with firefighters Dominic Browne and Bob Halliday. For story, see Page 31. set these Maurice Brenner costs. The report states that unknowns, such as amalgam- ated transit and further provincial downloading, could see that num- Police hail success in targeting gangs, guns ber climb even higher. “This is an absolute crisis,” More funding needed ful anti-gang operations as evi- vice increased 5.5 per cent to said Pickering Regional Council- dence of a successful year, but 185,080, and the overall crime lor Maurice Brenner. “Things that to keep up with stressing that increased funding rate remained stable. were always paid for through in- workload, chief says will be needed to continue on “This has been a good year. come tax are now being down- that path. We’ve done a lot of work to loaded to property taxpayers one Chief Kevin McAlpine sum- counter gang activities and get By Jillian Follert by one... they are all services that marized 2004, noting that vio- guns off our streets,” the chief Tonight Staff Writer Christmas Tree Lighting are required, but we can’t pay for lent crime is down 3.2 per cent said. “We’re doing everything Free Family Event. everything at this level.” DURHAM — Durham Re- and impaired driving is down we can to make sure people feel Join us at 7:00 pm Coun. Brenner listed hospitals, gional Police officials brought 13 per cent, however Durham safe in their community.” Esplanade Park, City Hall universities, transit and affordable a good news-bad news story saw six more impaired driving- Operation Smoke Break, followed by Midnite Madness @ Pickering Town Centre housing as some of the most trou- to Wednesday’s meeting of Re- related deaths this year than in which began in Clarington and cityofpickering.com/winterfest gional council, citing a drop in 2003. ✦ See Anderson, page 4 some crime rates and success- As of Nov. 30, calls for ser- ✦ See More, page 5 A/P PAGE 2 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com 2 DAYS ONLY! SATURDAY & SUNDAY DECEMBER 4TH & 5TH NO GST NO PST ON ANY PURCHASE

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By Danielle Milley The provincial government began like to see all of it protected, as well Mayor Gray only became aware of protect our greenspaces.” Staff Writer planning for the Golden Horseshoe as areas east of Audley Road that the coalition early this week. He Parts of northern Oshawa have DURHAM — Mayor Steve Parish Greenbelt last winter. The pro- serve as a link between the Oak endorses the concept of a greenbelt been included in the plan but they has joined with leaders from across posed area stretches from Niagara Ridges Moraine and Lake Ontario. as a way for the Province to co-ordi- weren’t likely to be developed. the GTA to show his support for the to Northumberland and includes The coalition, which also includes nate greenspace preservation. “The greenbelt doesn’t really im- provincial government’s greenbelt. 1.8 million acres of protected land, Oshawa Mayor John Gray, is glad to “Municipalities will always be pact our municipality as far as de- The Ajax mayor is one of four including the Oak Ridges Moraine, see the government making plans to under pressure to allocate more land velopable land,” he said. co-chairman of Municipal Leaders Niagara Escarpment and the Duf- preserve greenspace and would like for development,” he said. “Growth Mayor Gray said the plan is im- for the Greenbelt, a coalition of 20 fins Rouge Agricultural Preserve in to see even more areas considered can bring great things but there has portant to prevent the loss of valu- members from across the GTA that Pickering. for inclusion. to come a time where we say no and able farmland and open spaces. planned to hold a press conference The draft plan was released at the at Queen’s Park today to express end of October, with public consul- their support for the plan. tation meetings held in November. “Basically we’re concerned that The plan is expected to become law there is a lot of pressure coming on in the next few weeks. the government from the develop- Mayor Parish said there are ques- ment industry and others to try to tions surrounding areas left out of torpedo the greenbelt plan,” Mayor the greenbelt. Shop like Parish said. “We feel strongly the “There are certain areas out- government initiative is a step in the side urban areas that are not in the right direction. greenbelt in the region that certainly “We’re concerned with this pres- need to be looked at,” he said. sure the government could retreat In Ajax, some areas north of from its plan. We feel it is a good Taunton Road have been included policy.” in the plan, but Mayor Parish would MAD! Santa Claus from the North Pole NEWS urham West Dental ADVERTISER

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✦ More from page 1 stop to the downloading of re- “Have we made huge progress in bullying and violence. things like that,” he said. “There’s sponsibilities, are two major chal- having police officers with extra Chief McAlpine pointed out not a lot we as police can do with spread throughout the region net- lenges the service will face next time to go talk at schools and that the number of elementary the under-12 crowd — or even the ting 960 charges against 10 people, year. things like that? No,” said Chief and high school liaison officers in 12-to-16 crowd.” and Operation Gun Shy, which “The bills are coming home McAlpine. “Are we staying on top Durham has increased from three The chief said addressing the resulted in to roost,” Mr. Moffatt said. “For of things? Yes.” in 1998, to 35 at present. escalating problem of distur- 300 charges example, the cost of providing Oshawa Regional Councillor “We’ve had a few serious events bances outside downtown bars and took court security to all the locations Cathy Clarke expressed concern in the schools, but most of the after last call will be another focus 14 guns off in Durham every day is phenom- about safety in schools, noting problems centre on bullying and for 2005, along with additional the street, enal. that school board surveys indi- things that the school has to deal projects targeting gangs, and new are just two There are more officers doing cate many students worry about with through suspensions and traffic safety initiatives. recent suc- that, than in Oshawa and Claring- cess stories, ton combined.” he said. While staffing has increased 25 “Durham per cent since 1998, the chief esti- Region is mates that Durham’s police face a Dental Care for Adults, Kevin McAlpine starting to workload increase of about 40 per become an cent, some of which is attributed Kids and Great Big Babies. uglier place, but the police are to provincial downloading. doing a lot more, with a lot less than other areas in the province,” CORRECTION NOTICE We keep our patients smiling by taking said Ajax Regional Councillor To our valued customers: We apologize for any inconvenience caused the time to understand their needs. Scott Crawford. by an error in our flyer dated: December 2nd - December 3rd Add our friendly, caring staff VIJAY BADHWAR, DMD Police Services Board chair- Product: Fuji 3.1 MPDigital Camera. This product is man Doug Moffatt said securing incorrectly advertised on pg. 4 of our December 3rd and state-of-the-art techniques increased funding and putting a Grand Opening flyer with "2 picture cradles and 2 docks included." Customers receive 2 picture cradles and you’ve found a good dental with this product. SKU: F410:10052161 Need help getting it done? home. Call 310-CASH WAL-MART • A Full Range of Dental Treatments - CORRECTION NOTICE Bring the whole family.

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DITORIAL NEWS ADVERTISER E Metroland Durham Infrastructure Region Media Group Tim Whittaker, Publisher Joanne Burghardt, Editor-in-Chief Tony Doyle, Managing Editor money would ease Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising Eddie Kolodziejcak, budget concerns Classified Advertising Abe Fakhourie, Distribution Manager o put it bluntly, it’s about time. Lillian Hook, Office Manager The recent announcement that the federal and pro- Cheryl Haines, Tvincial levels of government were investing approxi- Composing Manager mately $1 billion into Ontario’s small urban centres was long Janice O’Neil, overdue. Composing Manager The need for a serious investment in our small cities and [ Contact us ] towns is evident everywhere you go and equally so in Ajax - and Pickering. Both communities have a list of roads, bridges News/Sales 905-683-5110; Clas- and other infrastructure projects that need attention and sifieds 905-683-0707; Distribution only limited budgets to work with. 905-683-5117; News Fax 905-683- And according to Ajax and Pickering-based MPP Wayne 0386; General Fax 905-683-7363; Arthurs and MP Mark Holland, who championed the news E-mail [email protected]; in a joint release, the funding is there for just that reason, to Mailing Address; 130 Commercial repair local roads and bridges and improve water and sew- Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 age treatment and waste management. However, the reaction from both Pickering and Ajax of- [ About Us ] ficials shows it won’t be as easy as putting our hands out for - the cash. It will take hard work from municipal staff to get the most The News Advertiser is one of possible out of these funds that they can. Slow down on the Pickering airport the Metroland Printing, Publishing Officials agree they will need to read the documentation and Distributing group of news- quickly and they understand there are deadlines to be met. papers. The News Advertiser is a More importantly, they need to be able to decipher the Relief will be necessary, member of the Ajax & Pickering guidelines carefully to see what they are eligible for. Board of Trade, Ontario Commu- Ajax’s chief administrative officer, Brian Skinner, explained but 2012 is too soon nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian the Town is going to look into applying for every possible Community Newspaper Assoc., area contained in the guidelines, to the fullest extent pos- s I set off for a weekend in Mont and the Canadian Circulations sible. Tremblant from Pearson airport Audit Board. Also a member of Pickering’s mayor, Dave Ryan, had much the same to say A two days after the draft plan for the Ontario Press Council, 2 Carl- about the available cash influx. He explained City staff is the proposed Pickering airport was re- ton St., Suite 1706, Toronto, M5B preparing a list of possible projects to apply for at each stage leased, thoughts of the plan still filled 1J3, an independent organization of the three levels of funding. my mind. Danielle that addresses reader complaints If those deadlines aren’t met and if every dollar possible Everywhere I looked brought thoughts Milley about member newspapers.The isn’t taken advantage of, it all trickles down to the Pickering of the airport: the letters ‘GTAA’ (Great- publisher reserves the right to and Ajax budgets and our tax dollars to meet those needs in er Toronto Airports Authority), the huge staff writer classify or refuse any advertise- the end. expanse of land that is Pearson, and the ment. Credit for advertisement Many of our roads and various infrastructure needs have bare but beautiful new Terminal 1. limited to space price error oc- long been identified as failing or out of date. Unfortunately, Many issues arise out of the proposed “It doesn’t make sense for us to con- cupies. Editorial and Advertising money doesn’t fall from the sky and problems don’t go away Pickering airport: the residents who are template closure,” he said. content of the News Advertiser is by themselves. So Ajax and Pickering must strike while they going to have planes flying overhead, Pickering Ward 3 City Councillor copyrighted. Unauthorized repro- can and ease the burden on our municipal budget with the the economic benefits to Pickering and David Pickles thinks 2012 is premature duction is prohibited. Publications funding that is being made available. Durham, the people who are going to since Hamilton airport is operating at Mail Sales Agreement Number have to leave their rented homes on the just over half its current 1.5 million 1332791. federal lands — the list goes on. capacity (not owned by the GTAA) and [ Letters Policy ] Based on forecasts, the GTAA has pro- Pearson is operating at about half its 50 - LETTER TO THE EDITOR posed a 2012 date for the opening of the million capacity. first phase, a general aviation two-run- The project has it supporters — Pick- We welcome letters that include way airport. It expects a third runway to ering Mayor Dave Ryan and Durham name, city of residence and phone Crone column a disservice to Christian faith be needed in 2032 to handle commercial Region Chairman Roger Anderson — numbers for verification. Writ- spillover. The GTAA’s Steve Shaw has re- and its detractors — Voters Organized ers are generally limited to 200 peated that these dates are not definite, to Cancel the Airport Lands (VOCAL). words and one submission in 30 To the editor: but nonetheless there are some compel- Ajax-Pickering MP Mark Holland says days. We decline announcements, Re: ‘Moses and the 10 condiments,’ Neil Crone column, Nov. ling factors to suggest 2012 is too soon. the airport has no champion in Ottawa poetry, open letters, consumer 24. The 2012 configuration is to replace and, “there is concern about creating complaints, congratulations and I was somewhat offended by Mr. Crone’s column. I have the Buttonville, Oshawa and Markham another Mirabel.” thank you notes. The editor re- often enjoyed Mr. Crone’s writing and have had great ap- airports. The City of Oshawa owns its The federal government has the final serves the right to edit copy for preciation for his ability to take a lighter look at very serious airport and has no problem closing it, say. With growth in the Greater Toronto length, style and clarity. Opinions issues. while Buttonville is being kept afloat by Area, a reliever airport in the east is expressed by letter writers are His lighthearted comparison of Jesus and Moses, however, a funding agreement with the GTAA (it likely to be necessary, but 2012 seems not necessarily those of the News does a great disservice to your readers who are Christian and expires in 2011) so it would likely not put premature. The idea should be put to Advertiser. Due to the volume of a greater injustice to the Christian faith. up a fight. Markham’s another story. bed for another decade and let an air- letters, not all will be printed. Fax: Personally I would prefer to ‘hang out’ with Jesus as well, Owner Al Rubin said in an interview port take off in 20 years. 905-683-0386; e-mail: tdoyle@ not because he turned water into wine but because he is my last week he has no intention of closing durhamregion.com. The newspa- saviour. To treat him otherwise would be wrong. and with the proposed position of Pick- Danielle Milley’s column ap- per contacts only those whose Peter Rhebergen ering’s runways, Pickering’s airspace pears every third Friday. E-mail submissions have been chosen for Ajax would be in conflict with Markham’s. [email protected]. publication. durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 7 A/P Seven suspects in Pickering shooting incident freed on bail Not quite ready

PICKERING — Seven young peo- the car and van and scattered south ple arrested after a shot was fired at of the intersection. for the Holidays? a Durham Regional Police officer last An officer fired a shot after one of Friday have been released on bail. the suspects pointed a gun and shot Get everything you need The six youths from Ajax and Scar- at him, police said. borough, ranging in age from 14 to Both vehicles turned out to be sto- with Extended Holiday Shopping Hours 17, and a 19-year-old Ajax man, have len. been given future court dates. Within hours police had rounded Holiday hours begin They were arrested after an inci- up seven suspects. Six youths — a 14- Wednesday, December 1st dent Nov. 26, during which a suspect year-old, three aged 15, a 16-year-old fired a shot at a Durham cop who was and one 17-year-old — are charged Monday to Friday 10:00am-9:00pm pursuing them. with possession of property obtained Santa Claus Saturday 9:30am-9:00pm The incident began around 2:30 by crime. One of the youths is also from the North Pole Sunday 11:00am-7:00pm p.m. when police received a report of charged with possession of a danger- a young person pointing a gun at the ous weapon, having a firearm in a Friday, December 3rd occupants of another vehicle at the vehicle and two counts of pointing a Midnight Madness 10:00am-Midnight intersection of Brock Road North and firearm. Friday, December 17th Rossland Road. Joshua Baird, 19, of Trawley Cres- Midnight Madness 10:00am-Midnight Officers responding to the call cent in Ajax is charged with posses- chased the occupants of both ve- sion of property obtained by crime Friday, December 24th hicles on foot when they spilled from and breach of recognizance. Christmas Eve 8:30am-5:00pm

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Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering Hospital is thankful to the following supporters: Festival Title Sponsor Richardson Partners Financial Event Sponsors Thank you I would like to thank our many Holiday Fare Enbridge Gas Distribution sponsors, donors and volunteers Mistletoe Lunch Veridian whose support of the 2004 Richardson Seniors Day Whitby Lions Club Partners Financial Festival of Trees has North Pole Pyjama Picnic McDonald's Restaurants of Ajax and Pickering ensured its success. You brightened so Jingle Bell Jam Canadian Progress Club, many lives and helped so many Durham Region Women patients through your involvement Fashion Show Ajax Lions Club in this event. We consider your participation a special gift to Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering hospital. Other Sponsors All the best of the season to you and Building Support Shedman your family. Children's Craft Program Kids Can "Edu"tainment Centre Cherry Sevigny Children's Gift Shop Tormina Homes, O'Hara Family Chair – 2004 Richardson Partners Décor Sponsor Parish and Bloodworth Financial Festival of Trees Delivery Sponsor Discount Truck and Car Rentals - Whitby Dickson Printing Electrical Services MDK Electric Ltd. Gingerbread Central Collegiate Institute Rentals Al Gervais Party Rentals Storage Sentinel Self Storage Ariss Haulage Ltd. Transportation Ajax and Pickering Transit Authority Volunteer Hospitality JACQUELYNN TANNER- sales rep. sutton group - heritage realty inc. Media Partners Ajax and Pickering News Advertiser CFTO CHEX TV Durham Channel 12 City-TV (Breakfast Television) Durham Radio Durhamregion.com Rogers Television Toronto Sun Festival Donors Steering African Lion Safari Cott Beverages Lick's Restaurant- Pickering Scholastic Canada Committee Alan's Butcher Shop Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village Lion Safari Second Cup, Algoma Orchards Curves Little Tots Hair Shop (Pickering) Ltd. Thickson & Dundas, Whitby Cherry Sevigny Amram Dairy Queen - Pickering Little Tots Hair Shoppe, Ajax Shoeless Joe's - Ajax Festival Chairman Angela Dye, Director/Physiotherapist Deer Creek North L'Oreal Professional Shoppers Drug Mart Sports Medicine & Wellness Centre Dominion Save-A-Centre, Pickering Luke Andrews Wood Carving Sister's Great Buffet, Scarborough Annandale Golf and Curling Club Dominion Save-A-Centre, Ajax Lyreco Office Products Smitty's Fine Furniture Brenda Balment Avon Donlands Jewellers Magwyers Pub Sobey's, Pickering Bev Carmichael Axxess Hair, Whitby East Side Mario's Massey's Stage West All Suite Hotel and Melissa Chillman Barbara Crowhurst East Side Marios, Pickering Town Centre McDonald's Restaurants of Ajax Theatre Restaurant Andy Elliott Bay Cycle Sports Elco Fine Foods Inc. McMillan Orchards Strellson Canada BC Pickering Produce ELLE Canada Melanie Pringles Sumit Fine China Maureen Farmer Blockbuster Video Fabutan Pickering Merle Sousa, Party Lite Sun Bodies Tanning Salon Shirley Freek Bob Caygeon's Famous Players Michael Lumsden Super 8 Motel - Ajax Karen Huffman Boston Pizza - Pickering Ferrero Canada Ltd. Montana's Cookhouse Saloon - Ajax Swiss Chalet -Ajax Denise Kelly Breadhouse Bakery Fit For Life Health and Raquet Clubs National Sports Syd Silver Formal Rentals, Pickering Brenda Furman, Registered Nutritionist Gallantry's, Pickering Town Centre Natural Solutions Sysco Foods Anital Keogh Bulk Barn, Ajax Ganz NEB’s Fun World Tapestry Gift Shop Sharon Kinnon Bulk Barn, Whitby Golden Griddle - Pickering Neilson Dairy Teeblockers Steve Kinnon Bunnies, Bears and Baskets Great Blue Heron Charity Casino Nike Canada Telep Piano Shannon Kinnon Cadbury Adams Herongate Barn and Dinner Theatre Nokia That Chocolate Shoppe on Maple Cadbury Beverages Hershey Canada Inc. NorthEnd Bowl The Blue Heron Casino Carole Kubien Canada Catering Company Ltd, Staff HMV - Pickering Town Centre Northstar Promotions The Childrens Place, Kathy McKay BMO Financial Group, Scarborough Holiday Inn on King Ontario Beta Sigma Master Ajax Pickering Town Centre Sharon Milton Canada's Wonderland Homemaker's and Canadian Living Ontario Science Centre The Cut Above Ken Montague Canadian Superstore, Ajax IGA - Ajax Opulence Salon and Spa The Edge Anita Neeson Captain Michael VandenBos Independent Grocer - Pickering Papps Casual Dining The Kitchen Garden Public School Jasmine Tree Paramount Canada's Wonderland The Water Drop, Pickering Eric Novak Carousel Wines Jerry Archer Pennello Bistro The Waterfront Restaurant Janice Richardson Casa Loma Jim Davidson Motors Pickering Town Centre Tip n' Toes Nails Linda Watson Casey's Bar and Grill Jim Parker Pineridge Secondary School Tip Top Tailor, Pickering Town Centre Tobi Williams Chanel Boutique Jones New York Factory Store, Pickering Precious Plates 'n' Things TLC Personal Concierge Services Chatelaine Joy Ann Paul, QSP/Reader's Digest Procter & Gamble Tom's No Frills Marty Harnick Chaulk Lake Strings Fundraising QSP/Reader's Digest Fundraising Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club Frank Krauss Christine Winters Keep'N'Fit Health Club R. & D. Corporate Services Toronto Raptors Cindy Taylor Photography Kelsey's - Ajax and Pickering Raptors Basketball Club Town of Ajax Cineplex Odeon Kitchen Garden Real Canadian Superstore - Ajax Tucker's Marketplace City of Pickering - Pickering Recreation Kraft Canada Real Canadian Wholesale Club, TVO Kids Complex KX96 Whitby Valentinos, Whitby Classique Nails Lakeridge Ski Resort Reeds Florists VIA Rail Clinique, Sears, Pickering Town Centre Lancaster Cosmetics Reids Dairy - Whitby Westons Bakeries CN Tower Laser X-Treme Roo's Gym and Sports Centre Westons Foods Coca Cola Bottling Company Laura Canada, Durham Centre Rouge Valley Limousine Zellers Pickering Town Centre Comfort Inn, Pickering Laxer X-Treme (Oshawa) Rouge Valley Medical Staff Society Costco Wholesale LCBO - Durham Logistics Russell Montague durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 9 A/P

Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Mixing it up in Ajax

AJAX — Alyson Rudkin, left, Nicole MacDonald and Sarah DeJong from Cartwright High School in Blackstock mix a drink as part of the Ultimate Mix Off held at the Ajax Community Centre. The event is held in an effort to promote safe and sober driving during Drug Awareness Month, which was in November. Women tell stories of abuse survival

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Departure taxes, foreign taxes and GST (where applicable), fuel surcharge, service fees are not Just one more way to get your news thanks to your friends at included. Above prices are for new bookings and are subject to availability at advertising deadline NEWS date. For full terms and conditions see appropriate tour operator brochure. ADVERTISER Ont. Reg. No. #1247990 NEWS ADVERTISER A/P PAGE 10 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Fire damages recently renovated YWCA shelter Women, children evacuated Martin Blythe said. “They will look at everything we have avail- “The public doesn’t necessarily recognize the Smoke and water damage on the third floor able and accommodate people as we can,” she number of people who are homeless,” she during early-morning blaze has rendered it uninhabitable, she said. YWCA said. said. officials were still waiting yesterday to find out “We may have shelter beds, and so on.” The fire leaves Y staff and clients in a dif- By Jeff Mitchell if undamaged rooms on the second floor of Others — particularly women with children ficult position as the festive season arrives. Staff Writer the shelter could be occupied. — may have to be put up in hotel rooms as a “(Today) is Dec. 1 and we were beginning to DURHAM — As many as 55 women and If both floors were closed, alternative hous- last resort, Ms. Perkins said. plan for Christmas,” Ms. Martin Blythe said. children were looking for a place to stay this ing would be needed for as many as 55 women The region has agreements with local hotels “We’re going to have to figure out what our week after an early-morning fire damaged a and children, Ms. Mar- to accommodate shelter overflow, but does options are in terms of planning Christmas.” homeless shelter. tin Blythe said. not pay an ongoing fee for block reservations, The YWCA’s administration office is at 33 But even as fire and insurance inspectors “Part of our diffi- she said. McGrigor St., near the intersection of Simcoe were assessing damage at the YWCA’s Ad- culty right now is we Ms. Martin Blythe said the region’s home- Street South and Gibb Street. Anyone inter- elaide House on McGrigor Street in Oshawa, don’t know if we can less issues are exacerbated by an ongoing ested in offering donations or support to resi- pledges were being made that residents of the use those rooms,” she shortage of safe, affordable housing. dents can call 905-576-8880. shelter would be provided for. said. “Whatever can be done will be done,” said “Adelaide House Whitby councillor Pat Perkins, chairwoman is the only hostel for of Durham Region’s health and social services homeless women and RETIREMENT / OPEN HOUSE committee. children in Durham Dr. Norman MacLeod, chiropractor, wishes to “(Region staff) will work hand in hand with Eva Martin Blythe Region.” announce his retirement from practice. Dr. the Y to help in any way possible.” The fire broke out Rebecca Scott, B.P.E., D.C. is taking over The fire stared in a room on the third floor just months after Adelaide House celebrated the offi ce under the name of Harwood of the building, which serves as a shelter for a re-opening, following $1.2 million in renova- Chiropractic Centre. homeless women and children. The shelter tions. To commemorate the occasion, Drs. was near or at capacity when the fire occurred, “The difficult thing for us to stomach is we MacLeod and Scott invite patients and said Eva Martin Blythe, executive director of just finished the renovations and everything friends to an OPEN HOUSE at the offi ce: the YWCA. was so pristine and lovely,” Ms. Martin Blythe 172 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax “We’re talking pretty close to 70 women and said. Saturday, December 4, 2004 children,” who had to be removed from the “We just had the grand re-opening in Sep- Noon to 2:00 p.m. building, she said. tember.” 905-683-8695 No one was hurt, but two residents — the Ms. Perkins said regional staff were at work • Monday to Friday & Saturday appointments • Debit / Credit services woman in whose room the fire started and Tuesday morning finding accommodation for • Massage Therapy available • Additional Hours a resident who is seven months pregnant the hostel residents left homeless — once — were sent to hospital as a precaution, Ms. again — by the fire. Ajax-Pickering transit offers free New Year’s Eve lift DURHAM — The Ajax-Pickering Transit prompts to book a ride, state their destina- Durham Indoor Soccer Centre Authority is offering free New Year’s Eve tran- tion and then the service does the rest. Ajax- sit service. Pickering residents are dropped off as close The free evening modified dial-a-bus ser- as possible to their destination. Reservations Winter House League Registration vice runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, Dec. can be called in until 11:45 p.m., with the last 31. pickups between midnight and 1 a.m. Fall 04 At 1289 Terwillegar Ave., Oshawa To use the free service, residents dial For more information, call transit authority the APTA number, respond to automated at 905-683-4111. Programs On Thurs. Dec. 2nd & 9th, 5-8 p.m. sold out Sat., Dec 4th & 11th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Need help getting it done? early! JK - Gr 2 - $100, Gr 3 - 8 $120, Call 310-CASH Men’s Open & 0-35 & Ladies Open - $140 CIMS Ph: 905 436 6921 E-mail: DISC @ rogers.com HOME HEALTH CARE Ask about Power Soccer Clinics at DISC from Jan 05 Regn Details at www.Durhamindoorsoccer.com SAVE ...just put on your cleats and play! $100 www.pickswimclub.com WITH THE GIVE THE GIFT... SWIMMER ASSESSMENT & AD ON: THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME REGISTRATION NIGHT Infi niti ST-980 Elliptical 6220 Treadmill • Hand contact and wireless heart rate • EZ folding system • PRE-COMPETITIVE ADJUSTABLE • Whisper quiet • 6 programs 10 week fundamental session • 17 programs • 5 window display 10 week new wave session MATTRESSES • Heart rate control • 275 lb max. user • Lifetime warranty on all parts weight • COMPETITIVE SCOOTERS • Heart rate Developmental to international level LIFT CHAIRS • Lifetime warranty $ on motor TOP COACHES BRUNO Head Coach- Lucie Hewitt-Henderson Sale 2004 Ontario Female Coach of the Year STAIRLIFTS 959 $ expires January 20, 2005 Reg. $1200 Age Group Head Coach - Anne Ottenbrite Former Olympian and Medalist in 1984 Sale 1499 SALES • SERVICE • RENTALS Reg. $2000 • Wheelchairs • Walkers • Scooters • Electric Beds • Bathroom aids TUESDAY,DEC. 7TH, 2004 • Surgical Compression Stockings • Orthopedic Shoes • Custom Orthotics 5:30 -7:00 PM PICKERING: 1355 Kingston Rd. 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FRIDAY, DEC. 3 League holds a Christmas bake sale tell and Christmas social. It will be ning at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING: The and craft show, offering a grandma’s Billboard at 7:30 p.m. at the Durham District tickets are $5 at the door. J. Clarke City of Pickering hosts its annual attic and treasures, trinket toy jars, School Board headquarters, 400 Richardson is at 1355 Harwood Ave. Christmas tree lighting ceremony a white reindeer table, baked goods, DECEMBER 3, 2004 Taunton Rd. E., Whitby. Call Dolores N. from 7 to 9 p.m. in Esplanade Park preserves, and a tea and treats Hopps 905-720-1811 or Anne Murray behind City Hall. There will be live en- room. It’s at St. Patrick’s Catholic 905-576-7833. FRIDAY, DEC. 10 SUPPORT GROUP tertainment by the Pickering Concert School, 280 Delaney Dr. in Ajax from p.m. for parents of kids involved in : The Ontario WEDNESDAY, DEC. 8 Band and children’s entertainment 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Denise 905-686- drugs, alcohol, running away, drop- Early Years Centre offers a breast- BLOCK PARENTS by the Sphere Clown Band. There is 7754. ping out of school, crimes and parent : The next execu- feeding support group on the second TREES free wagon rides, outdoor skating, : The 4th Ajax Scouts are sell- abuse. Visit www.apsgo.ca or call tive-general meeting of the Ajax/Pick- Friday of each month from 11 a.m. to fireworks and a visit from Santa. ing Christmas trees. Beavers, Cubs, 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for ering Block Parent program is at 1 p.m. The group provides an oppor- ADDICTION: The Serenity Group and Scouts will assist people with location. 7 p.m. at Pickering City Hall, in the tunity for pregnant and breastfeeding 12-step recovery program meets at picking their trees. Other activities MEDITATION GROUP: Group tries tower room (located on the second mothers to share information and 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 include a barbecue and a food drive. to achieve stress relief with relax- floor). make new friends. Women thinking SINGLE PARENTS Kingston Rd., Pickering. The group Trees are $25 and visitors are asked ation, visualization, and mindfulness : The Ajax/Picker- of having a baby are welcome. It is deals with addictions of all types, to bring a non-perishable food item techniques. It meets every Tuesday ing Chapter of One Parent Families at the Pickering Ontario Early Years including co-dependency. A child- to donate to the food bank. The sale from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a suggested Association meets at 8:30 p.m. at the Centre, 1822 Whites Rd., Unit 202. care program is available. All are is at Discovery Bay Plaza, Westney donation of $5 to go to charity. Group Ajax Cricket Club, at the northeast Call Kelly 905-509-0995. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING welcome. Call Jim in the evenings at Road and Lake Driveway, from 10 meets at 150 Oklahoma Dr. Space is corner of Monarch Ave. and Cle- : 905-428-9431. a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale continues limited. Call 905-420-1248. ments Rd., Ajax. Meeting is for both The Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade CRAFT AND BAKE SALE: Mt. Zion Dec. 5, 11, 12 during the same hours. TOASTMASTERS: The Pickering custodial or non-custodial parents, holds its annual general meeting and United Church sale offers new and Call Dan Cameron 905-427-5468. Powerhouse Toastmasters Club with children of any age. Call 905- Christmas lunch at Victorian Gardens MARTIAL ARTS: homemade items from more than A shoto-chi martial meets every Tuesday to work on pub- 666-9262. restaurant, 570 Westney Rd. S., in HEAD INJURY 50 vendors. The sale is wheelchair arts seminar is being held from 1 to 4 lic speaking, presentation and other : The Head Injury As- Ajax. The meeting runs from 11 to accessible and lunch is available. p.m. at the Liverpool School of Mar- communication skills. Sessions run sociation of Durham Region holds a 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch. The cost Admission is free and there is a box tial Arts, 1095 Kingston Rd., Pickering. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium at memory discussion session from 1 is $30 for members, and $40 for for donations of food or toys to help It’s free and the minimum age is 14. the Pickering Public Library’s central to 3 p.m. in the Duffin’s Room at the future members. There is a turkey families in need. It runs today from 10 Wear loose fitting clothing. Arrive 30 branch, 1 The Esplanade. Call Sherrif Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centen- dinner with all the trimmings, 50/50 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Com- minutes early to register. 905-831- Karamat 905-509-6769. nial Rd. Call 905-723-2732. draw, raffle tickets, Christmas carol munity Centre, 4230 Salem Rd. The 6738 (Rob Norton). QUILTERS: The Durham Trillium contest, a visit from Jolly Ol’ Saint THURSDAY, DEC. 9 sale continues Saturday, from 10 a.m. Quilters’ Guild meeting features Betty Nick and his toys. Non-perishable SUNDAY, DEC. 5 CHRISTMAS CONCERT to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to Giffen discussing the ‘Victoria’s Quilts’ : J. Clarke food items and toys will be collected AUTISM 3 p.m. Call Shirley Jamieson 905-649- : The Autism Society, Dur- program and displaying samples. Richardson Collegiate holds its sec- for the Pickering Firefighters Associa- 5102 or Evelyn Jones 905-649-5200. ham Chapter, holds its annual family There is also a members’ show and ond annual Christmas concert, begin- tion’s drive. Call 905-686-0883. Christmas party from 11 a.m. to 2 SATURDAY, DEC. 4 p.m. at the Jubilee Pavilion, 55 Lakev- CHRISTMAS AT THE YMCA: Ev- iew Ave., Oshawa. Pre-registration eryone is invited to come and enjoy necessary. Call Leah at 1-866-495- free entertainment, fun activities, 4650. refreshments, door prizes, draws, a bake sale, and a visit from Santa. MONDAY, DEC. 6 The Durham YMCA Christmas PARKINSON SOCIETY: Durham Re- gathering begins at 10 a.m. and gion chapter holds its monthly meet- Take 3Years ends at 2 p.m. Participants are ing with Paddy and Debbie Cauley encouraged to bring a non-perish- entertaining and helping to celebrate able food item to support the Y’s the holidays. The meeting is at St. WISH Shelter and Adelaide House. 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Local engineers spent blocks of snow. With the top half uncovered and a 52 days working in “basement” dug under the rest, the sub-zero temperatures crew began 52 days of non-stop work on the battered aircraft. By Jillian Follert “There’s not much to do up there, so we worked 12-hour days, every day Staff Writer for 52 days straight,” Mr. Hudson says. DURHAM — When commercial “Although, we did take a half-day off for planes suffer damage at the hands of Christmas.” Antarctica’s harsh winds and cruel With no running water or proper A.J. Groen/ News Advertiser photo temperatures, most companies simply shelter, the crew slept in tents in sub- After being told a DC-3 was a write-off after being blown over in a storm, from left, Stewart Clarke, Greg Hudson and Don Netska were on the job. Fifty-two days later, with a used beer can covering a hole in the fu- box up the pieces and ship them some- zero temperatures, and ate food that selage, an Oshawa pilot flew the turbo-engined aircraft back to Oshawa. The three are having it photographed where warm and dry to be repaired. often had to be sawed into pieces. Mr. and framed. Oshawa’s Enterprise Airlines is not Hudson says 24-hour daylight was one most companies. After one of its turbo of the only perks. engine DC-3 planes was severely dam- At the end of their seven-week odys- aged during an Antarctic wind storm in sey, the plane appeared technically October 2002, a crew of local pilots and ready for flight, complete with a flat- engineers was determined to see the tened beer can patching a hole in the plane fly home to the Oshawa Munici- fuselage. Mr. Burchartz says he re- pal Airport, instead of having it arrive members being nervous about climb- in crates. ing back into the pilot seat. A charter company that works most- “No one had ever salvaged a plane ly in North America shipping freight from Antarctica and flown it out be- 20042004 CCAVALIERAVALIER 20042004 AALEROLERO for such clients as General Motors, En- fore,” he says. “Of course I was a little terprise Airlines also makes occasional worried, but I figured that the other treks to more exotic locations. In 2002, guys were getting in with me, so that 110100 222222 it was working with Adventure Tours, was a good sign.” AATT THISTHIIS AATT THISTHIIS one of few groups to lead tours in Ant- The crew made history when the PPRICE!RIICE!! PPRICE!RIICE!! arctica. DC-3 arrived safely at Oshawa Mu- Chief Pilot Brian Burchartz said the nicipal Airport, after a 40-hour flight plane had been there for only one day, that included stops throughout South $ $ when the storm hit. America. 111,8881,888 113,8883,888 “It looked pretty bad, there were Safely inside the Enterprise Airlines bent wings, gears torn out of the wheel hanger, it is now almost completely well and damage to the wing spar,” repaired and ready to fly commercially recalls Mr. Burchartz. “Hundred mile- again. Mr. Burchartz says he expects to 20042004 IIMMPPALAALA 22004004 VVENTUREENTURE an-hour winds will do that to a plane take the plane back to Antarctica in the pretty easily.” coming weeks, to help transport Rus- While the insurance company clas- sian scientists completing research in 220200 110100 sified the plane as a write-off, Enter- the area. AATT THISTHIIS AATT TTHISHIIS prise Airline’s experienced engineers He is especially looking forward PPRICE!RIICE!! PPRICE!RIICE!! disagreed after surveying photos of the to stopping off in Vostock, where the damage. Soon they were on their way world’s coldest temperature of -91 Cel- south. sius was recorded. $ $ Engineer Greg Hudson says the first “That’s pretty cold. Going down 116,4886,488 117,8887,888 step was to dig the plane out of drifts there isn’t everyone’s idea of a good that had almost completely buried it, time,” he says. “But I think it’s a great using chain saws to carve out giant adventure.”

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Second City-aided Student Marc McMulkin is a victim in one skit, robbed of his lunch at a Ron Pietroniro/ News Advertiser photo skits bring realities to fast-food restaurant. Grade 9 students at Dunbarton High School are working on anti-bullying skits. Artmiz Rahimi, Tom McGowan elementary students “It’s weird because all the people and Kristen Long are victims in this scene of an attack by bully Nick Beare. that are with me in the play are my friends,” he says of the role playing. By Mike Ruta Staff Writer Marc says the subject matter is rel- evant to students, as he witnesses bul- PICKERING — A victim of bullying lying while walking through the school herself, Christina Wilson plays a bully halls. ANNUAL WAREHOUSE SALE Enamelware, Stackable Boxes, Teddy Bears, Unique Decorative Accents with a Vintage Feel in a scene from a Dunbarton High “It’s scary that this stuff’s happening .com School student production — and she’s around us,” he says. not fond of the role. Marc, who has some acting experi- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR 3 DAYS ONLY! “I don’t like it because I know what ence, says he’s learned a lot about im- December 8th: 10am - 7pm it’s like to be in the victim situation,” provisation and has enjoyed the expe- December 9th & 10th: 10am - 4pm confesses the Grade 9 student. rience of working with a professional

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Experts convey trends in home lighting The top trend in decorative Kentucky. glass medusa head with low voltage bulb to layers of color; hand-rubbed, burnished lighting has little to do with style, This season’s savviest styles boast common light up a room, you can find that, too!” metal; finishes flecked with gold or silver shape or shade choices. Instead, it design elements. “There has been a big move Finishes range from rich and refined to and rubbed so color shines through. focuses on the new mindset of the recently to more daring designs and material lustrously weathered. “We are moving away “There is also a move toward heavy iron, consumer. combinations - wrought iron with crystal, from shiny brass and china to more and rust finishes are still important as is oil- “People have realized you’re not polished brass with colored glass,” says Rey- burnished, brushed and hand painted rubbed bronze,” says Kevin Herdt, Certified buying just a lamp or a sconce or a Barreau. “At the same time, traditional finishes,” says DeVine. Lighting Consultant for Austin Bluffs chandelier - you’re buying an product is still available. Today, if you want a Hand painted doesn’t mean simply white Lighting, a Colorado lighting showroom. accessory that lights up,” says Williamsburg polished brass fixture, you can enamel with painted flowers. Instead, think “Amber glass is becoming more a preference designer Sergio Orozco. find it. But if you are looking for a Murano multi-toned finishes with depth and texture - for homeowner, as well.” Decorative lighting rates raves today as one of the best accessories youcan buy. “If chosen correctly, it is as important to a room as your best piece of furniture,” says Why Why spendspend allall Orozco,a New Jersey-based Bring the kids, furniture and lighting designer. “It they’ll enjoy our reflects your taste and adds the weekend shopping for finishing touch.” weekend shopping for Fixed or portable, lighting has become an all-important interior playroom while you shop! design feature. “Homeowners are the the rightright piecepiece ofof furniture.furniture. beginning to seek out lighting as decorative elements,” says Jody DeVine marketing communications manager for Sea Gull Lighting Products, the New Jersey-based lighting manufacturer. There are three major movements, as spotted by the experts at the American Lighting Association. CASUA L E LEGANCE continues the creation of warm, relaxed and cozy environments, with casual lighting that is a little more upscale in design. SOFT CONTEMPORARY is still, clean, modern and simple in style. While architectural in design, these fixtures are no longer cold. Back row L to R: Deanna, Dave, Randy, Craig, Luke, Paula, Holly, Rosemarie SIMPLIFIED Front row L to R: Theresa, Kendra, Jennifer, Donna TRADITIONAL removes the excess. “While still a traditional look, this look is not ornate,” says Orozco. “There is now a Come here to choose your simplification. Decorative lighting may still be solid brass, but stripped down and rich with an antique style, colour and size and patina.” In step with home decor trends, enjoy your weekend. the lighting industry is experiencing an explosion of design options and material combinations. “Eclectic is really the word that best reflects the range of colors, styles, shapes, and sizes of decorative lighting available,” says Joe Rey-Barreau, educational consultant for the American Lighting Association (ALA) and assistant professor of interior design at the University of RECOVER YOUR SOFA

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( Costco ) 905-686-7879 durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 29 A/P From second-hand to new items Leefftt OOuutt Santa fund helps deliver for Ajax and t BBee L Pickering kids in need Don’tDDon’tDoonn’’t BeBe LeftLeft OutOut! By David Stell lldd!!! News Editor e CCoo DURHAM — he Yvonne Williams couldn’t be any more n TTh pleased to be involved with the Santa Claus Fund. IInIInn TheThe Cold!!Cold!! Having known about it for a long time, the fund develop- ment officer for the Durham Children’s Aid Society said she jumped at the chance to get involved and offer it to the organization’s clients when it expanded to Ajax and Picker- ing. “For us, this program is absolutely fantastic because it’s those children that are maybe in a family... where (they) have no money for Christmas,” she said. “It’s those families that we’d love to be able to help.” Limited Limited Ms. Williams relates for some clients, they can be under trying circumstances and the holidays can actually make it Time! Time! Special Purchase! more difficult for kids. “Maybe that child’s never received anything new, maybe PERFECT SLEEPER they’re always getting hand-me- EURO TOP EASY CARE downs or because of the financial situation, the $ 88 parent is shopping at sec- 688 Queen Set ond-hand stores,” she ex- Twin Set Full Set King Set plained. “So for this child $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 to get a new sweater or 498 598 938 mittens and a toy to play with, it could be the most fabulous Serta Firm Pillow thing.” Top Plush Just as important, the self-esteem of both child $ 00 $ 00 and adult can be elevated with 588 Queen Set 678 Queen Set the help of a Christmas present. Twin Set Full Set King Set “It may help the parent in the child’s eyes, they’re able to Twin Set Full Set King Set $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 $ 00 provide something for them,” she said. “Then when they go 398 488 868 498 588 948 back to school and they’re talking to their friends, they’ve received something.” The Durham CAS employee points out that for some fami- Euro Top Euro Top lies, the priority has to be food and shelter before presents, Easy Care Plush Easy Care Plush so programs like this one fill an important need. To help make the holidays better, clients of the agency $ 00 $ 00 ★★★★★ who applied for gifts for children, receive help from the Santa Claus Fund, which the News Advertiser has joined 948 Queen Set 1428 Queen Set this year, partnering with the Toronto Star, Mississauga News Twin Set Full Set King Set Twin Set Full Set King Set and Brampton Guardian. The fund is in its 99th year. $ 758 00 $ 858 00 $ 1238 00 N/A $ 1238 00 $ 1798 00 NONO GSTGST The fund provides children with a gift box, which contains ★★★★★ a sweater, socks, mittens, a hat, a book, a toy and candy. The THISTHIS WEEKEND!!WEEKEND!! merchandise is all new and purchased directly from manu- facturers at substantial cost savings. It is estimated 1,000 gift boxes will be delivered to kids in Ajax and Pickering communities. The goal this year is to raise $1.3 million and every dol- GreatGreat IItemstems FForor YYourour SSertaerta MMattressattress lar donated is used to buy the items contained in the gift boxes. All donors receive an income tax receipt after the cam- SSUITESUITES paign ends in January 2005. Donor contributions will be published in the newspaper during the campaign, until mid- January. $AALELE If you or someone you know has been touched by the Santa Claus Fund, we’d like to hear your story. E-mail details, along with contact information to news PPRICEDRICED editor David Stell, at [email protected] or call 905- 683-5110 ext. 249. D-Solid Pine & Futon PPLUSLUS Bunk Beds How to donate $ 9955 9900 DAYDAY From Please send a cheque to: 224949 Shown NNOO IINT/NT/ The Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Santa Claus Fund, D-Metal & Futon $ 9955 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5. NNOO PPMTMT $179.99 O.A.C.O.A.C. Visa and MasterCard donations can be made by calling 338989 416-869-4847 or online by visiting www.thestar.com/ santaclausfund. The Star absorbs all administrative cost so all pro- ceeds go directly into buying the gifts. The Star does not allow anyone to solicit on its behalf. A/P PAGE 30 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com

It’s a winter wonderland for Durham’s newest family

Ahmads getting used to many firsts in Canada ; Ajax immigration office provides help

This is the tenth in a series of stories explor- ing the ever-evolving and expanding multi- cultural makeup of Durham Region.

By Mike Ruta Staff Writer DURHAM — At the mention of snow, Ejaz and Shahnaz Ahmad start laughing. “One week ago, there was a very little bit of snow, and my kids were very excited, they went outside,” Mr. Ahmad says in his Oshawa home. When the flurry ended, they asked him when the snow would return. Mr. Ahmad has been in Canada for six years, three-and-a-half of them in Mon- treal, so he knows what a Canadian winter is like. But his wife and five children arrived in May, and since they came from the Pun- jab region of Pakistan, where sweltering temperatures are common, they have no experience of winter and snow. Their father had tried to explain what snow was like, but his kids ended up thinking it was like stones falling from the sky. The Oshawa family, including children Ammara, 17, Komal, 12, Usman, 11, Zee- shan, 10 and Noman, seven, was reunited after being apart, save for one visit, while Mr. Ahmad established himself here. They left Pakistan to escape the tense atmosphere of robbings, killings and bomb blasts. “It’s scary all the time over there,” Mr. Ahmad says. He chose Canada because he knew it Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo was a peaceful country and the people After six years apart, Ejaz and Shahnaz Ahmad are now back together, living in Oshawa with their five children. Mr. Ahmad came to Canada six were friendly. Mr. Ahmad recently became years ago, and his family joined him in May. Ammara, Komal, Zeeshan and Noman were amazed by the first snowfall. a Canadian citizen, and at the swearing-in ceremony the judge noted the 55 new Ca- insurance number and child tax benefit, arriving here as doctors or other profes- wheelchair and did not attend school — nadians came from 32 countries. The rest of language classes and much more. sionals and not being able to work in their nobody there, Mr. Ahmad says, offered to the family members are landed immigrants “It takes a few years before they feel field. Beyond a job, Ms. Syal says mastering help him in any way. However, the family who must wait three years before applying they’re part of the community,” she says. English is crucial. received assistance and Usman now has a for Canadian citizenship. Ms. Syal says finding work is the first “The language skills are really important wheelchair. And he doesn’t sit at home all Parvin Syal, an immigrant settlement priority, and many newcomers to Canada for them to be able to move on with their day as in Pakistan, but goes to school, much counsellor, says her Ajax office handles expect there to be a wealth of job oppor- lives,” she says. to his delight. about 1,200 clients per year across south tunities. However, they soon learn it’s hard Mr. Ahmad’s English skills are pretty “There’s a lot of care here,” Mr. Ahmad Durham. Many, like the Ahmad family, to get a job, and before they can even start good, and his children learned to read says, noting the value placed on an indi- come from war-torn or dangerous parts looking they have to learn how to prepare and write English before they arrived, but vidual is much higher in Canada than in of the world, such as Afghanistan or the a resume and upgrade their skills. Ms. Syal they still have to work on conversing in Pakistan. Middle East. She is expecting to see some and other staff at Immigrant Settlement the language. He has suggested to his wife, The kids have had heir first experience clients from Haiti in the near future after Services help newcomers with the paper- Shahnaz, that she take an English class. of many things established Canadians take the recent turmoil there. work and followup to ensure everything is Mr. Ahmad works nights at an Oshawa for granted, like shopping at the mall. With Since the Ajax office of Immigrant Settle- running smoothly. She says many immi- convenience store, and his hope in build- all the assistance he has received since ment Services covers the whole region, Ms. grants arrive and, because it takes so long ing a new life here is that his children get arriving in Durham, Mr. Ahmad says he is Syal says staff reach out to clients by leaving to find work and rent is so high, lose all a good education and good jobs. One is helping other immigrants get acclimatized, pamphlets and fliers at Durham schools, their savings. already thinking of becoming a doctor. directing them to agencies and services. He agencies and at Language Instruction for “Then they’re desperate; they will do The Ahmad family has been amazed at sees it as a duty. Newcomers to Canada (LINC) classes. Im- anything,” she says. the help they have received since arriv- “This is my responsibility, to help other migrants must learn about the Ontario Hos- Most of her clients are on social as- ing in Durham. Usman, the middle child, people,” he says. “Many people helped me, pital Insurance Plan, how to obtain a social sistance and many are discouraged, after has cerebral palsy. In Pakistan he had no why wouldn’t I help.” durhamregion.com THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 PAGE 31 P Pickering’s young fire chief ensures everything is just right

Offers advice on Catholic School Grade 3 rious about her morning said. grandmother. During the morning Teesha student was declared chief and asked if she was al- Teesha said she learned Teesha said that was one was a little overwhelmed, descending pole, by Mayor Ryan Monday lowed to keep the uniform a lot. of the best parts of she explained, causing drills students morning and then it was and if she could tell the “If you use the day. her to be more quiet than on to Fire Hall No. 5 where teacher not to give them some of the “I got to meet usual but that evening she dressed in her own special- any homework. fireman’s tools it the mayor too,” couldn’t stop talking. By Danielle Milley ly made firefighter uniform, Steve Fowlds, Pickering might help some- she added. Her grandmother said Staff Writer she received a tour. fire inspector, said raising one,” she shared. Teesha’s grand- she used her title to try to “I saw fire trucks, I saw a the profile of the fire de- After her busy ma Lizzie Munoz get out of her chores. PICKERING — Monday pole, I saw the people who partment and fire safety is morning, Tee- and grandpa Ser- “I am a chief for a day, was an eventful day for little work in the fire station,” she why they became involved sha headed to gio were with her I’m not cleaning my room,” Teesha Richardson — she said. in the contest. McDonald’s for during the morn- Ms. Munoz said Teesha told pulled the fire alarm at her Teesha also tried to pull “We’re hoping to pro- lunch and a trip ing. her. school, made a chocolate rank on the other firefight- mote fire safety. This will behind the coun- Teesha Richardson “It was a lovely The eight-year-old now sundae and met Pickering ers. definitely generate inter- ter to make her day and we will wants to be a firefighter. Mayor Dave Ryan. “I was shaking the pole est in the winner’s school, own chocolate sundae and never forget it,” Ms. Munoz “So I can get my own dal- The activities were all and the guy came down friends and family,” he a strawberry one for her said. matian,” she said. part of the perks of being and I told him to go back fire chief for a day. up and do it right,” she ex- Pickering Fire Services plained. The firefighter had participated in the contest spun as he slid down the for the first time this year pole but she wanted him to and children in kindergar- slid down straight. ten through Grade 8 were Next stop was her school eligible to enter. where she activated the fire According to Teesha, alarm for a fire drill. winning was simple. “All the kids came out “I just put a ticket in the and then when the drill bucket and then the next stopped I told them to go day I got picked,” she said. back in,” she described. The St. Isaac Jogues Her classmates were cu- Snow artists can get to work in Pickering tomorrow

Sculpting day, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. contest runs at The free competition is civic complex in Esplanade Park, behind the Pickering Civic Com- plex. PICKERING — Calling Snow is being brought all Michelangelos. in to make sure the event The City of Pickering is is a success. holding a snow sculpting There is no pre-registra- contest as part of its Win- tion required and prizes ® terfest activities on Satur- are going to be awarded. Some disruptions expected as Pickering l ibrary gets new cover

PICKERING — The first magazines, business infor- floor of the Pickering Pub- mation, job-career, munici- lic Library’s central branch pal documents, parenting will be re-carpeted to add a and the ESL-literacy collec- warm accent to the library. tions. During the renovations The second floor is open there will be some disrup- throughout this period, tions. Access to the Inter- with full access to the adult net will be limited during fiction, and DVD video and this period, and both the music, audio book and teen children’s and adults’ non- collections. There will also fiction collections will not be a selection of popular be accessible. This includes children’s resources avail- French non-fiction and able. multilingual collections, For more information, government documents, call 905-831-6265. Reindeer games in Pickering

PICKERING — The Pet- own antlers. The camp is ticoat Creek branch of the suitable for kids ages three PL A Y Pickering Public Library is to five and is at the Petticoat P AL A CE PPICKERINGI C K E R I N G holding a reindeer camp for Creek branch on Saturday, kids. Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. DRIVE 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665 Participants can listen to There is no registration THRU reindeer stories, sing along required. Pickering Town Centre 905-839-7727 with Rudolph, and play For more information, reindeer games to earn their call 905-420-2254. *Blizzard cakes available at 1099 Kingston Rd. location only A/P PAGE 32 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com

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AJAX — Two upcoming musical Both concerts are at the Puck The second event is Saturday, events will support two girls seri- and Beaver Saloon and the first Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. and follows the ously hurt in a car accident. event kicks off Saturday, Dec. 4 at same format, with scheduled per- The concerts benefit the Deer- 7 p.m. with a disc jockey spinning formers including Angie Kelly, The ing family of Manchester whose tunes and playing music videos, Charles Street Band, The Gibbing two daughters Shannon, 19, and before a number of live performers Boys, Melgum Road and Speed Erica, 16, were left paralyzed after hit the stage, including Grant Lyle, Bumps, Ilse Themen and the an accident last summer. Laura-Lee Montgomery, Dinosaur Country Blues Band, and The Too The family is facing heavy medi- That Roars Band, Grainne Ryan, Drunk To Fish Band. A pair of fundraising concerts have been planned for Dec. 4 and 18 to sup- cal bills and costs for modifica- Connie Scriver with WhoDaT- The Puck and Beaver Saloon is port Shannon Deering, 19, left, and Erica Deering, 16, who were left paralyzed tions to their home. hunklt, and Cory Mervin Coons. at 172 Hunt St. in Ajax. after an accident last summer.

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I do not wish to receive any additional information or notifications in the future. A/P PAGE 34 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 durhamregion.com Entertainment Marking 30 years in show business in brief DEC. 3, 2004 Herongate theatre started with family’s [Auditions] love for performances Actors needed By Jeff Hayward for Backwoods Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING — Country liv- DURHAM — A Pickering the- ing with a flair for the dramatic atre group is holding auditions for a is being celebrated this year, as play in 2005. Herongate Barn Theatre marks a Backwoods Players is looking milestone. for actors to play two characters in Located in Whitevale on Altona J.M. Barrie’s ‘The Old Lady Shows Her Medals’ in Feburary. Needed Road, Herongate is in the midst of are one woman, age 30 to 60, with its 30th year of serving up dinners a Scottish accent, and one woman, and then theatre productions for age 25 to 60 with an English accent. dessert. Ann Ward, who operates Set in Britain in the First World War, the theatre with husband Steve the play depicts the consequences Graham, said her family decided of deception for a cleaning woman in 1974 it would be a good move to anxious to feel like she’s part of the convert its century-old barn into a war effort. dinner theatre. For audition times, contact The family had a history in the director Samantha Williams at 905- performance arts, with her parents 420-6976. singing for an opera company. Jeff Hayward/ News Advertiser photo “I started to like the theatre busi- Anne Ward is the owner of the Herongate Barn Theatre which is celebrating 30 years of entertaining at its Whitevale [Concerts] ness at a young age,” explained location. Below, a historic drawing shows the site of the barn as it once was, in the 1800s. Ward, adding she had some “silent” Philharmonic roles at early Herongate shows. Among the veteran Herongate Ward and her sisters also helped actors are Bill Granger, who has Christmas out by working in the kitchen and 30 years experience, and 20-year concert Saturday the dining room. mainstay George Waugh. The cast The theatre went from offer- rotates from show to show, and DURHAM — New and familiar ing shows two nights at week to a the actors have input into what Christmas music is featured in the full-time schedule in 1979 when productions should be showcased Dec. 4 concert of Durham Philhar- her father’s schedule was freed up in a given season. monic Choir. from his teaching career. As for “We (also) have a lot of new Sounds of the Season includes Ward, she went to California to talent that comes along and then Pergolesi’s ‘Magnificat,’ Rutter’s study drama and also gained ex- moves up to pro careers,” Ward ‘What Sweeter Music’ and works by perience through her involvement noted. Palestrina, Carter, Guerrero, Chil- with other organizations. The theatre also possesses an in- cott, Hatfield and others. The choir, She likes where her career’s at teresting historical record beyond conducted by Robert Phillips, will now. its 30 years. Some of the building’s be joined by a professional string orchestra and soloists. “The (theatre) industry doesn’t seating came from the former Vic- The works for choir and or- always lend itself much to family,” tory Burlesque Theatre in Toronto, by not contracting out the work to grounds to add to the “country chestra can be heard Dec. 4 at she explained, noting it takes time as well as from the Toronto Stock someone else. She noted another feel”, as Ward described, however 7:30 p.m. and Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. at St. and travel. “I like being settled.” Exchange. long-serving actress, Margaret St. she admitted the concept didn’t George’s Anglican Church, Centre She noted some of the theatre’s Aside from experience, Ward John, aids greatly in the wardrobe work well. and Bagot streets in the downtown. actors have been there for many offered another reason for Her- creation. “We had goats jumping from car Tickets are $15, $12 for stu- years, and returning guests tend to ongate’s success over three de- Thinking beyond Herongate’s to car, they’re not easy to keep dents, and are available at Wilson be familiar with them. cades. own productions, the amphithe- under control,” she joked. and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., Some of the customers have “We do all the costumes and atre is available to rent for shows For more details about the the- Oshawa, Information United Way been coming to shows since the sets ourselves,” she said, adding and concerts. At one time Her- atre or for show and dinner book- and Walter’s Music, both in the Os- beginning. the process saves a lot of money ongate had animals roaming the ings, visit www.herongate.com. hawa Centre. Christmas bells ‘Closer’ has strange twists for four strangers abound

DURHAM — The bells will be The following movies open in Adapted from Anne Holm’s ringing out at the Christmas concert local theatres this weekend. internationally acclaimed novel of the Lydian Wind Ensemble. ‘North to Freedom’, ‘I Am David’ Special guests at the Dec. 4 Closer is the story of 12-year-old David, event will be Heather and David who escapes a Communist con- Keith, English handbells musicians. They will play a ‘Symphonia’ on Directed by Mike Nichols centration camp with little more the hymn ‘Hyfrydol’ and ‘Jingle Bell Starring Natalie Portman, Jude than a compass, a sealed letter, a Rock’ together and Mrs. Keith will Law, Julia Roberts and Clive loaf of bread, and instructions to perform solos on ‘Lo, How a Rose Owen carry the letter to Copenhagen, E’er Blooming’ and ‘Veni, Veni.’ They Rated R Denmark. will join the ensemble in Ketelby’s ‘In David is thrust into the free a Monastery Garden.’ Based on the successful play of world for the first time in his young The ensemble will play dances the same name, ‘Closer’ examines life as he travels across Europe. from the ballet La Boutique Fantas- the relationships that form be- In a spiritual voyage of discovery, tique, Handel’s ‘Hallelujah Chorus,’ tween four strangers whose lives David slowly loses his instinctual and will invite the audience to join in become intertwined. mistrust of humanity and begins a Christmas singalong. There’s an aspiring novelist who to smile, share, trust and ultimate- Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. con- makes his living as an obituaries ly, love. cert, which takes place at Hebron Jude Law and Julia Roberts co-star in ‘Closer’. Christian Reformed Church, 4240 writer (Law), a recently divorced Anderson St. N., are $10 for adults photographer (Roberts), a derma- All four go through the passion, Directed by Paul Feig Also opening in theatres this and $8 for seniors and students. tologist who is desperate to con- drama, love, instant attractions Starring Ben Tibber, James Ca- weekend is House of Flying Dag- Children under 12 are admitted nect with someone (Owens), and a and betrayals of life. viezel, Joan Plowright, Hristo gers. free. Tickets are available at Wilson free-spirited young woman who’s Shopov and Silvia De Santis and Lee Music, 87 Simcoe St. N., recently arrived in London (Port- I Am David Rated PG FOR FULL MOVIE LISTINGS Oshawa, at the door or by calling man). durhamregion.com 905-666-3169. A/Pdurham PAGEregion 4 THE.com NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER 3, 2004 THE NEWS ADVERTISER, DECEMBER durham3, 2004 PAGEregion 35.com A/P

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SPORTSsportsdurhamregion.com Annandale junior rink Marches into provincials

Foursome wins regionals in Lindsay

By Jim Easson Special to the News Advertiser

AJAX — An Annandale junior boys’ foursome is off to the pro- vincial finals after the regionals in Lindsay on the weekend. The Tim March rink won the ‘B’ side of the Teranet junior regional playdowns for Region 2B. There, they played eight other teams. At the provincial finals, the March rink meets seven other re- gional winners in Peterborough from Jan. 5 to 9. The winning team there represents Ontario in the Ca- nadian Karcher Juniors in Freder- icton next February. Joining March on the team were Jason Liebregts/ News Advertiser photo Matt Pyne, Patrick Janssen, and Pickering Swim Club’s Erin Gordon, 17, will continue her swimming career at Youngstown State University in Ohio next August. Her versatility in all the freestyle Tyler Anderson. Paul Bourque distances helped her land the four-year athletic scholarship. coaches the team. In the junior women’s regional, also in Lindsay, the Kaitlyn Les- lie rink, with Kayla Bianchi, Tracy O’Leary, Loren Hong and coach Gordon eager to swim with Penguins Alex Bianchi, was unable to ad- vance. They came second in both the ‘A’- and ‘B’-side finals. Pickering swimmer Pennsylvania, Youngstown State League. That conference also events are her forte, but she says ••• was the right match: The Penguins includes University of Detroit- Anderson believes she can con- Pickering resident and Olym- signs on for needed a versatile freestyler who Mercy, Wright State, Butler Uni- tribute in the shorter distances, pian Richard Hart curls again this scholarship to Ohio’s excels at all distances, and Gordon versity and the University of Wis- too. season with Glenn Howard of sought a scholarship opportunity consin-Milwaukee, to name a few. “They think I’m fast enough to Coldwater, along with new team- Youngstown State that offers a host of different Eng- Anderson, in a press release, get points and really compete well mates Brent Laing and Craig Savill. lish courses. says Gordon’s ability to swim sev- in them,” she says. On Nov. 22, the Howard team won By Al Rivett “It’s the perfect school for me,” eral distances in her freestyle spe- Her proudest moment in swim- the 18th (and last) edition of the Sports Editor she noted in a recent interview cialty was the main attraction for ming came at an invitational meet McCain SuperSpiel in Florencev- after a workout in the Pickering bringing her aboard. in Baltimore last year. There, she ille and Grand Falls, NB and col- PICKERING — Erin Gordon Recreation Complex pool. “All the completely obliterated her previ- lected $15,000. This win includes says she’s always wanted to swim academic programs they had there ‘The coach was easy to ous best time in the 1,500m free- a trip to the $150,000 McCain TSN for a university that calls itself the were all the ones I wanted. There style, swimming the event in 18:35, Skins Game in Bathurst, NB on ‘Penguins’. are so many, I don’t know which talk to and I was really while her previous best was 19:16. Dec. 4 and 5. The Howard rink And, now, the 17-year-old Pick- ones to take. The academics there comfortable with the “I wasn’t super confident, but I will play previous Brier champions ering Swim Club member can were very important to me.” team right off the bat. I did it,” says Gordon of the event, Mark Dacey, Wayne Middaugh, claim exactly that. As for the swimming program which also represented a Canadi- and Kevin Martin. Gordon recently signed on at Youngstown, she knew it would had a good feel for the an junior national qualifying time. ••• for a four-year scholarship at provide a match also. school in general.’ This season, she’s hoping to There are new sponsors on the Youngstown State University “I talked to the coach and I knew qualify for the senior nationals in men’s curling scene this season. (Youngstown, Ohio), which sits I liked him and the program,” says “Erin’s versatility will be a great one of her freestyle events. Kia Motors sponsors the zones, near the Ohio-Pennsylvania state the Grade 12 student at Dunbar- help to our program,” Anderson She’s grateful to the Picker- regionals and Ontario champion- border, where she will begin her ton High School. “I knew I was said. “She can swim everything ing Swim Club’s coaching staff, ship. Tim Hortons is the title spon- freshman year as a member of going to fit into his program. The from the 50 all the way to the especially head coach Lucie sor for the Brier. the Penguins’ swim team next Au- coach (Matt Anderson) was easy mile.” Hewitt-Henderson, for helping Annandale has an entry in the gust. to talk to and I was really comfort- A relative newcomer to the pool, her achieve her goal of an athletic Kia zones in Unionville Dec. 10 to Gordon received help in achiev- able with the team right off the Gordon started with the Picker- scholarship to the U.S. 12. Gord Norton skips the team of ing a scholarship through a re- bat. I had a good feel for the school ing club at age 12. Since then, “Lucie and all the coaches have Warren Leslie, Alex Bianchi and cruitment business that matches in general.” she has excelled in the freestyle, helped me so much,” says Gordon. Ron Alexander. elite athletes with schools. While Gordon was one of three fresh- holding the club’s long course re- “They pushed me and helped me Two teams advance from the she also had scholarship offers man freestylers to sign on with cord in every freestyle event and set high goals and achieve them. double-knockout playdown to the from Duquesne University in Pitts- Youngstown, which competes three club records in short-course I couldn’t have done it without regional slated for St. George’s burgh and Mansfield University in in the NCAA Division 1 Horizon events. She admits the distance them.” curling club on Jan. 8 and 9. A/P PAGE 36 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 3, 2004 www.durhamregion.com

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Call (905) 432-9644 or Look no further [email protected] Dermatologist's office. Cosmetic call Sharon Kovacic at 877-450- $775+hydro, first/last/references (905) 424-3543. amenities. 1-866-291-3210 or JOB CONNECT PART-TIME waitstaff for restraint Laser experience a definite asset. 4545 for more information & to required. No pets. Lynn 905-925- (416)291-3210 LICENSED REAL ESTATE AS- Send resume/salary expectations RSVP. Information session 3200 or 905-436-6886. 1-BEDROOM SELF-CONTAINED Can help you! in Pickering. Apply in person to SISTANT required. Call David 2200 Brock Rd, Blue Ocean Fish & to: elan visage Laser Centre, December 18, 2004 at 10 a.m.. legal basement apartment, separ- AJAX: 905.427.8165 McIntyre at Re/max Rouge River Chips or call (905)428-3317 Oshawa Clinic, 117 King St. East 1 & 2 BDRM. - Oshawa. Hard- ate entrance, parking, available 2-BEDROOM Realty (905)668-1800 or Oshawa Ont. L1H 1B9 Attn: Tanya PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS op- wood floors, free parking. No pets. immediately. $685/month. BARTENDERS & WAIT STAFF www.WhitbyHomeTeam.com to e- PICKERING, P/T warehouse help Hatfield. Only those candidates portunity to over 4 million adult $700/$775 inclusive. First & last. First/last. Ritson/Taunton, no extra large in quiet required part time. Ajax location. mail contact Information! required. FAX resume attention selected will be contacted for an readers in South Central Ontario. Available January 1st, 2005. smoking. Call (905)571-0080 building, in beautiful Call 905-428-2162. Greg: 905-839-8895. interview. Book your advertisement in over 905-723-1647, 905-720-9935. Whitby neighbourhood. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL - Apply in 60 Metroland community newspa- 2-BDRM. SIMCOE NORTH- Rus- ideal for adults & seniors. COUNTER PERSON required for person to 1614 Dundas St. E., SALES HELP, required full-time. FULL TIME DENTAL Assistant re- pers with one phone call. Call to- 1 & 2-BEDROOMS AVAILABLE sett Ave. Good location, well main- clean building. insuite CUSTOMER SERVICE/ORDER Jefferson cleaners. Good working Suite 203. Whitby (Dundas / Thick- Sales experience and vitamin quired with at least 6 mo. experi- day for information on weekly word anytime or Jan 1st. 2-locations 350 tained quiet 12plex. Utilities, heat- Ta kers. $20/hr avg. Bonuses conditions, great co-workers, flex- son) on Tuesday Wednesday and knowledge required. Please drop ence. Must be a dedicated team ad packages (internet listings in- Malaga, 946 Masson St. ing, cable, parking included, storage, onsite laundry. Available! We Train You! Call ible hours. Apply in person 1794 Thursday from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 off resume to Your Good Health, player. Fax resume to (905) 579- cluded) 416-493-1300 ext. 237; $695/$795 month, all inclusive. no $880/month. No dogs. (905)576- 905-668-7758 ARON at 905-435-0518. 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3-BEDROOM, WHITBY. Beautiful, DOWNTOWN WHITBY, 1 & 2 TROPICAL LAKESIDE hide away AJAX, 4-bedroom home, immedi- DOWNTOWN OSHAWA, LIVE-IN certified oversees BEDROOM SUITE, gorgeous LAWN TRACTOR, Kubota mainfloor of house, huge living- bedroom, $775, $800 includes Park/Gibb, Oshawa - one bedroom plus den in triplex, ately. Includes finished basement, new apartment hotel. 42-single nannies/care givers. Elder care, cherry sleigh, triple dresser/mirror, TG1860, diesel, power steering, room and windows, freshly paint- heat, air, laundry facilities, one Basement room, own near Whitby Go. Available Dec. lst. appliances, close to all amenities, rooms, fully furnished, shared special needs, minimum wage ap- tall dresser, 2 night tables, new. hydrostatic drive, cushion ride, 54" ed. A must see, won't last long parking, hydro extra, all hardwood, Furnished if needed. $695 plus hy- schools, quiet family neighbour- kitchen, dining, washroom, laun- plies. No fee employers OEA. Cost $7450, sell $1,900. Call 905- cut, triple bagger w/blower. 276 $1090/month + 60% utilities. Avail- lst/last, references, no pets. Call kitchen & bath, laundry dro. Telephone (905) 442-7202. hood, no smoking/pets. dry. $420/month Heat/hydro in- (416)699-6931. 213-4669. hrs. $6,500. Call 905-436-1823snp able immediately. Rob 905-442- (905)430-8327. facilities. Separate ent., $1,650+utilities. Call (416)616- cluded, cable, phone, net extra. 0489. UXBRIDGE NEW! Town- 3770 or (905)428-9964. (905)623-3327, (905)439-2993. CAR AUDIO, Woodworkers shap- MINK COAT. full length, size KINGSTON/ALTONA, clean bright $300/biweekly. house/Apartment rentals. 2 bed- er, electric Tonneau cover, truck 10-12. $500. Antique Mantle A 1 BEDROOM APT Central Whit- basement apt. Call (416)269-6050 First/last required. rooms, 4 appliances, air cond., AJAX/TAUNTON RD, 2-acres, OSHAWA, shared accommoda- Toolbox, baby swing, toddler bed, Clock, chimes 1/2 hour. $175. by Dundas/Brock. $769+hydro. patio/garden, parking, storage. backing on to Deer Creek Golf. 3- tions. Near industries, cable in Weider 2-person stack Gym, rea- (905)576-8173. Free parking. quiet small building, LRG 2 bedroom basement apart- Call Terri Only 2 Left! 905-852-4777 bedroom, 2-storey, all brick, new bedroom, parking. No smok- ALTONA/HWY #2, E.C.E. beauti- sonable offers. 905-987-5687. no pets/smoking, Avail Dec 1. ment, sep. entrance w/parking, kitchen, large garage, available ful home daycare. Full/Part-time 905-721-8518 WHITBY - 3 bedroom basement ing/pets. $125/week, 1-month in NEW DANBY APT sized freezers (416)438-4895. eat-in kitchen, bath, gas fireplace, Jan 28th. No smoking/pets. advance. Call for appointment spaces available, from 3 months to CARPETS - I have several thou- apt., $850+hydro & 1/2 heat, avail. $1400 plus utilities, credit check 4 years. Receipts, references. Call $199. New Danby bar fridges, laundry, A/C, non-smoker/ no pets, Betty 905-579-8225. sand yards of new Stainmaster & $119/up. Also, variety of new ap- AJAX NORTH, Westney/Sullivan Rossland/Thickson references, PICKERING HWY#2/BROCK, immediately, first/last. No pets. and references, 905-438-2280. Judit (905)509-5802 100% nylon carpet. Will do living New 2 bed. basement apt., Large 2-bedroom basement apart- Close to bus/GO. 705-932-7519. pliances, scratch and dent. Full $850.00 util.incl. 905-721-9314 room & hall for $389.00. Includes manufacturers warranty. Recondi- separate entrance, available im- leave message ment, separate entrance, large BOWMANVILLE, 3 bedroom, DAYCARE AVAILABLE with ex- carpet, pad & installation (30 mediately. $850/inclusive. 4-appli- kitchen, appliances, cable, park- WHITBY 1-BEDROOM clean 2 1/2 baths, fireplace, 5 applianc- perienced mom. Large playroom tioned fridges $195/up, recondi- yards). Steve. (905) 743-0689 tioned ranges $125/up, recondi- ances, laundry, prefer non-smok- ing, no pets/smoking. available basement apt., private entrance, es, hardwood floors, pets okay, no with computer, games, sports. www.suburbancarpets.com er/no pets. Call (905)683-1180. immediately. 905-619-6822 or Thickson/Dundas. Near 401/ smoking, Available anytime Dec - Everyday scheduled activities. tioned dryers $125/up, recondi- NEW 416-520-7388. amenities. Parking, laundry, appli- Feb. $l,300 plus. (416)778-4221 OSHAWA - Simcoe/Rossland ar- Now accepting children attending tioned washers $199/up, new and ea, warm, clean, large furnished CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD reconditioned coin operated AJAX CHURCH/HWY. 2 3-bdrms MANAGEMENT ances. Immediately $750/inclusive. at Highbush School. Whites/Am- FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from (1-1/2 baths), $1150 includes util- PICKERING Liverpool/Bayly, large Non-smoking/pets. Trevor 905- KING/HARMONY 3-bdrm main rooms, share kitchen & bath, suit berlea/Rosebank area. 905-831- washers and dryers at low prices. PROMOTION 2-bedroom basement, separate quiet working gentleman. Near $329 (30 sq. yd.) includes: carpet, New Danby Frost-Free Apt. size ities, plus parking. Also 2 bed- 626-9248 floor, 4-pc bath w/jacuzzi tub, open 8502. pad and installation. Free esti- room , $950. Available Dec/Jan, in 1 Month FREE rent. entrance, parking, close to all concept kitchen/livingroom w/fire- bus, Durham College. $350/mo & fridges $399., new 24" and 30" amenities. $875/month utilities in- WHITBY large newly renovated 1- up. 905-728-4845 mates, carpet repairs. Serving ranges with clock and window clean, quiet bldg. 905-426-1161 Harwood/Bayly 1, place. all appliances. Absolutely MARILYN'S HOME DAYCARE Durham and surrounding area. cluded. Available Jan 1st. Also 1- bdrm. walkout apt., cable, parking, no smoking/pets. $1200-inclusive. established since 1978 currently @$399 Reconditioned 24" rang- 2 & 3-bedrooms, bedroom and room for rent. 416- gas fireplace, central air, own laun- OSHAWA 3-BEDROOM, fur- Credit Cards Accepted. Call Sam es and 24" frost free fridges now AJAX NORTH, bright clean base- (416)936-4887 has openings full and part time, all (905)686-1772 ment apt. Own entrance, parking, from $865/month. 728-7391. dry, $850+shared utilities, nished townhouse, to share with ages welcome. Call today for inter- available. Wide selection of other suitable for one person, no Renovated units. first/last. Immediate. 905-424- OSHAWA large 3-bedroom plus non-smoker/drinker, includes main view. (905)831-0653 new and reconditioned appliances. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM base- 9766. floor laundry, 2 baths, heat, hydro, CARPETS. Laminate and vinyl Call us today, Stephenson's Appli- pets/smoking. (905)427-7436. basement apartment, separate en- sale. 3 rooms, 30sq yds. for $319. Call 310-7000 ment apartment, separate en- trance, Attached garage, fenced air-conditioning, parking. $500 ances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 trance, available immediately, WHITBY Place, 900 Dundas St. month. (905)434-7868 Commercial carpet including pre- Bruce St. Oshawa.(905)576-7448 AJAX SOUTH - walkout one bed- backyard with large deck, all appli- mier underpad and installation. $800/mo plus. Own laundry and E., One and two bedroom suites. ances, near all amenities. No room basement, Westney/Har- NEW 2 BED.basement apt. Ajax. Laminate $1.69sq ft. Click system. wood, kitchen, stove, fridge, bath- parking, cable included. (416)566- Low rise building, park like setting, pets/smoking, available immedi- OSHAWA, Simcoe & Bloor. PARQUET FLOORING (Birch), Sep. entrance, near 401, no smok- 2542 balcony or patio. Close to down- PSYCHICS reader and advisor, Residential, commercial, customer room, shared laundry, parking. ately. (905)665-4609. Share furnished apt with 2 males. satisfaction guaranteed. Free Esti- approx. 900-1000 sq. ft. for sale, ing, no pets. $850/mo. util includ- town. In-suite storage. All util. incl. Near all amenities. Available im- help in all life's problems, satisfac- $550. Call 905-576-1158 $750 inclusive. lst/last. (905) 683- ed. Available Jan. 1st. Call mate. Mike 905-431-4040 4002. PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM bsmt. (905)430-5420. www.realstar.ca OSHAWA, clean 3-bdrm upper mediately. 1st/last, $400/mo inclu- tion guaranteed, specializing in (905)427-3707 or 416-281-8210 apt., spacious, open-concept, own floor of house. Parking, laundry, sive. Viewing (905)433-4088. Palm, Tarot and Crystal Ball read- CHILD'S MAPLE mates bed, PENTIUM-III 933MH, 20gig HD, AJAX SOUTH, 1-BEDROOM fur- laundry, 4 appliances, large patio, WHITBY, 3-bedroom bungalow, separate entrance. Avail. immedi- ings, always private and confiden- NORTH Oshawa - 2 bedroom, desk, chair, dresser $450; queen 128 ram, 17" monitor, keyboard, nished apt., kitchen, separate en- 2 parking, no smoking/pets. Bell Dr. Hardwood, 2 parking, ately. No smoking/pets. $975/mo + tial, house parties available. mouse, sound, high-speed internet November lst./December lst. $900/month. Available Dec. 20/Jan shed, bus, GO. $950 plus, ex- utilities. Call 905-431-1872 6-pc bedroom $450; oak coffee & trance, parking. Minutes to (905)665-3222. end tables $220; 9-pc antique oak ready, $299. (905)426-5210 lake/401. Suit single professional. Clean, family building. Heat, hydro 1st. (905)428-6577 cludes basement. No pets/smok- and two appliances included. Pay ing. January 15th, (905)451-0800. OSHAWA, CLEAN LARGE 1-bed- and walnut dining-room $1800; Available Dec 1st, $700/month, PICKERING, BRAND NEW 3-bed- sofa & loveseat $400; one-yr love- PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFTS (905)683-0190. cable, parking and laundry facil- room 2-storey semi-detached ities. (905) 723-2094 room apt., 2-storey with main floor WHITBY, Brock & Dundas, 109 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, 2-3 seat & chair $500; single bed POOL TABLE - 4x8 slate Dufferin house, 401/Simcoe St. . area. bedroom furnished manufactured newly felted pool table with cover, entrance, balcony view of lake. Craydon. 1-bedroom apartment. Fridge, stove, parking, yard, ask- $150; fridge $175; washer, dryer AJAX WESTNEY/HWY. #2, re- homes. 85 degree pool, 105 de- $250; dishwasher $175; 905-260- balls and cues, asking $1500 obo. cently renovated basement, sep. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT $1095+ 50% utilities. Call Paul $680/month, heat & water includ- ing $750 + utilities. First/last. No LEATHER jackets 1/2 price, purs- on country property, completely Carlos (905)830-9997 ed. 1 parking. First/last. Jan 1st. gree hot tub, minutes to beaches 1123 ALSO solid rustic wooden bar with entrance., cable, utilities, parking pets. Call (905)436-6085 or 905- and major attractions. Children es from $9.99, luggage from 2 wrought iron steel stools with separate from family residence in Call (416)493-1927 728-3481 $29.99. wallets from $9.99. Every- included, first & last required, no PICKERING, Liverpool/Bayly - welcome. Photos shown in your COMPUTERS: BITS AND BYTES leather covered seats, asking smoking/pets, call (905)619-2387 Claremont. Single, non smoker, no thing must Go! Family Leather, 5 pets. $650 mo. heat and hydro in- Recently renovated, 3 bdrm. bun- WHITBY, Brock/Dundas, brand OSHAWA:3Bedrooms house; 5 home. $375/weekly (less than mo- Computer Services. Complete $1000 obo. Call 905-436-9128. galow, main floor. Available Feb. tel). (905)683-5503. Points Mall, Oshawa (905)728- AJAX, new beautiful large, bright, cluded. (905) 649-5231. new in new home, w/o with bay appliances; CAC; Large living 9830, Scarborough (416)439- Systems: P3/933 Tower-Only 1st. Large fenced in backyard, 4 PIANO Technician available for 1-bedroom apartment in executive window, hardwood/ceramic, huge room; Near GM Plant, Shopping 1177. $379.00; P3/500 Tower-Only ONE BEDROOM apartment. in appliances, a/c, near GO, 2 1-bedroom with walk-in closet, Mall, School $1200/mo+Utilities $269; P2/350 Tower-Only $169.00 tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase home, large windows, 5-applianc- parking, non-smoker, no pets. consultation on all makes and es, High-speed internet, satellite, triplex, $625 all utilities included, $850 inclusive (negotiable), Avail- No smoking/pets, Available imme- 2085 FERGUSON gas tractor, CD-RW upgrade only $30 w/sys- first and last, no dogs, available First/last. $1200/mo + 2/3 utilities. able immediately. (905)509-4006 diately/Jan1, First & Last. Call: 3pth, pto, good tires, includes tem purchase. Dell Latitude Nbk: models of acoustic pianos. Re- patio. No smoking/pets. $750+. 905-619-1677. conditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, (905)427-9591. immediate (905)576-8675 or 416-877-4543 (416)-356-7543, (416)-561-4353 snow blower, chains, 2-furrow P2/366 only $399. (ltd quantities). 35.6' PARK MODEL Tr ailer by Other complete systems avail. Re- Mason & Risch, & other grand or PICKERING, Liverpool/Glenana. plow $2800 obo. Call Al 705-786- ONE, TWO & THREE bedroom WHITBY- Dundas and Brock. Main SMALL 3 BEDROOM home in Ep- Dutchmen. Sleeps 15 Comfortably. 0877 pairs at reasonable rates w/Free upright pianos for sale. Rentals AJAX, CONVENIENT location, Cozy, 1-bdrm. bsmt. apt. Separate floor of triplex - 2 bedrooms, fridge, one-bedroom bsmt, livingroom, apartments, in most beautiful adult som. $1,050/mo. plus utilities, im- Propane/Electric Hot Water. Pro- Pick-up/Delivery within also available. Gift Certificates lifestyle building. Available imme- entrance, kitchen, dining, bath- stove, coin wash, no pets. Parking, mediate occupancy. (905)852- pane Heat. Pump for easy winter- 4 WINTER RADIAL tires Toyo - z Oshawa/Whitby. Minimal Charge available. Call Barb at 905-427- bathroom, small kitchenette, clean, room, laundry. Close to all amen- avail. now. $900/month inclusive. spacious, mostly furnished, no diately. Stevenson & Rossland, 3827 izing, shower/Tub. $12.000.00 or 195/65/R14, with rims, good condi- other areas. CD-RW upgrades 7631 or check out the web at: Oshawa. Call 905-723-1009 or ities. No smoking/pets. $750/inclu- (905)983-9082. best offer. (905)576-7658 tion, used for Mazda mx3 - v-6 only $50. Interac, Visa & Master- www.barbhall.com. Visa. smoking/pets. $580/mo inclusive. sive. Call 416-994-9512. First/last. (905)619-1024 905-579-3700 TOWNLINE/KING area, Oshawa, precidia $120. Telephone card accepted. Layaway Plans. 3-bedrooms, garage, laundry, (905) 420-1792. Leasing now available OAC on PIANOS & CLOCKS - Clearance PICKERING, Major Oaks/Brock, AJAX, Howard/Baley large legal 1 OSHAWA CREEK CO-OP hardwood floors, ceramic tile, New & Refurbished Systems. 27 on all 2004 Roland pianos. Save ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for beautiful large 2-bedroom main $1200 inclusive, (905)430-4649 6" SELKIRK CHIMNEY, 50% off Warren Avenue, Oshawa (1 block $$$ while quantities last. Also on bedroom basement apt. $700 all floor, separate entrance, a/c, inclusive, first/last and references 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units. Clean, while it lasts. 905-686-3666 or east of Park/Bond). Call (905)576- Samick pianos, and Howard Miller 8-storey apt. bldg, just south of garage, hardwood, c/v, appliances, AJAX 1-bdrm very clean 5 appli- WHITBY, 3-BEDROOM brick, 905-852-9106 9216 www.bitsandbytestech.com clocks. Large selection of used Dec 1st. 905-426-1929 laundry, yard. Close to all GTX Seadoos 1995 matching pair, downtown Oshawa. Near bus ances, fireplace, indoor parking, 1-1/2 baths, attached garage, dou- unbelievably low hours, excellent pianos (Yamaha, Kawai, Heintz- routes. Housing charges include amenities. $950/inclusive. No view of lake. Avail immediately. ble drive, appliances, fenced, de- 8PC. DINING room set $800, love CONTENTS SALE! Moving Sale! mann, etc.) Not sure if your kids AJAX- ONE BEDROOM apt $725 pets/smoking. (905)426-2077. condition, a must see, with double incl. Westney / Ritchie area. Close cable. No subsidies available. Pick $925 + utilities. (416)453-1080 sirable neighbourhood, no smok- bunk trailer, best offer stands seat and chair $350 (both rarely Antiques, Queen Sleighbed, Sec- will stick with lessons, try our rent to school, park, GO station. No up applications at 233 Albert St., ing/pets. First/last, $1200 plus util- please call 905-434-5686 used). Digital stepper $60, and a tional sofa w/queen pullout, dress- to own. 100% of all rental pay- PICKERING, Whites/Finch, large BOWMANVILLE, 1 yr. new, 2 ities. Call (905)619-1024 variety of antiques. (905)436-3684 ers, night tables, area rugs, iron pets. First/last and references. or call for information 1-bedroom basement, separate ments apply. Call TELEP PIANO (905) 436-8471 or bedroom condo, 5 new appliances, evenings or weekends fireplace screen, and much much (905)433-1491. www.Telep.ca Available immediately. (905) 686- entrance, all inclusive. Laundry, ceramics, southern exposure, 2993. http://oshawacreekcoop.ca WHITBY, TAUNTON/COUNTRY- more! Call for details 905-579- WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! cable, parking. No smoking/pets. $1,000/month. 1st/last required. LANE - brand new 3 bedroom A DININGROOM, cherry wood, 8077 Available immediately. $795 Available immediately. (905)723- double pedestal table, 8 chairs, AJAX- OXFORD TOWERS. Spa- OSHAWA - 2 bedroom apartment, house, 2 storey, 2 1/2 bath. at- PIANOS - HUGE CHRISTMAS (905)839-6136 or (416)839-4078. 2559. tached garage basement, brand Buffet, hutch, dovetail construc- cious apartments, quiet bldg, close spacious, clean, available now. 1990 SAFARI 460 snowmobile, CONTENTS SALE, Stove $200 SALE starting at $800. Upright $930/month includes all utilities. new, $1400 plus, available imme- tion. New, still in boxes. Cost washing machine $100., Westing- to shopping, GO. Pool, sauna. 2 PICKERING- 1 bedroom base- PICKERING-401/LIVERPOOL 2- liquid cooled, electric start. Stud- grands & apt. size. Reconditioned, and 3-bdrms $979/ $1079, avail- Schools and bus near by. No diately. (647)999-6886 James $11,000, sacrifice $2,600. 416- house Fridge $75., small entertain- ment apartment; private bathroom bdrm, den, 2-baths, 4-appliances, ded track, Great Shape! $1500. 746-0995. warrantied & delivered 705-799- able Nov/Dec 1st. (905)683-8571 dogs. 905-427-8538 to view. and kitchen in private home, Phone jack or Bill. Days 905-433- ment Unit $25., Kenmore fridge 3204. ensuite laundry/storage, 2w/o's to WHITBY, TAUNTON/GERRARD, $200., black laquered Queen size or 905-683-5322 non-smoker. Close to all 1392; weekends/nights 905-728- A King orthopedic pillowtop mat- OSHAWA - 304 Simcoe S., 17 huge balcony, C/A, parking in 1-storey, no base, 2-bedroom Headboard $25 freezer $75., 10 amenities. Available immediately. clean, well maintained low rise house, 1 bath, 2-car garage, 8834 snp tress set. New in plastic, cost PLAYSTATION2 MOD CHIPS APARTMENT for rent, Oshawa, Quebec St., older apartment build- $800.00 month. Call Donovan @ piece set of golf clubs $50., TV Chip installed from $125. XBOX building, steps to shopping, library, $1200 plus utilities. First/last, call $1600. Sacrifice $550. 416-746- $25., VCR $25. Call Carole 1 bedroom, separate entrance, ings. 1-bdrm apts. from $500. 2 905-837-1232 or 416-460-5617. 0995. Can deliver MOD CHIPS Chip installed from bed. apt. $600. Bachelor apt. from rec centre, transit. $1300/mth in- (905)728-0313 (905)579-7719. spacious. Cable, utilities, laundry clusive, no pets/smoking. Credit $125. Several chips available for included. First/last, References re- $500. Avail. immed. Stephen 905- PICKERING- 2-bedroom, newly A SATELITTE SALE - dtv and each console. For all the details: 576-8699 or 905-259-5796. app. required. Avail. Jan.1/05. CONTENTS: Hauser rattan kitch- quired. $750/inclusive. Call renovated, separate entry, full (905)427-7452 dishnet receivers, remotes, dishes, www.durhammods.com North End (905)576-8819. bath, 4 appliances, cable, sep. cards. Rom 2, 3, 10, 11, P4 and en table w/4 chairs $650. Becori- Oshawa. 905-626-0542 OSHAWA 1-bedroom basement, LOST WEDDING RING SET. um luxurious sofa, 1 seater, laundry, 1 parking. No pets/smok- Family is devastated; extreme P5, Samuel. (905) 432-1450. separate entrance, near bus stop, ing, available immediately/Jan1st. $1200. 11pc. diningroom set, solid POOL table, 1" slate. Solid ash. 401, shopping, GM, No pets. CARRIAGE HILL Colborne St. E., sentimental value. Lost in M&M's oak, $1400. Pictures available. BLUEWATER $825 inclusive. (416)910-4729. Oshawa- 2 & 3 bedrooms avail- parking lot, Brock St. Whitby (near A-1 CARPETS, CARPETS, CAR- All accessories. New in box. Cost $650/inclusive. parking. lst/last, PETS!! 3 rooms installed with pad (905)665-2509, 416-243-1900 ext. $6750 sell for $2600. 905-213- PARK WHITBY available immediately. Call 416- PORT WHITBY, large 1-bdrm, to- able. Close to downtown and Deville's Produce). REWARD. 4002 905-430-1271 or 416-356-5689 from $289 (30 yds). All Berber 4669. 1 & 2 Bedrooms. 264-7990. tal remodel, new kitchen/bath, A-ABA-DABA-DO shopping. 4 appliances, carpet and hardwood flooring, close to carpets on sale now! Free up- Please call Mon-Fri. $895/mo inclusive, avail now, NOBODY NEEDS grade to 12 mm premium pad with COSTUMES FOR ALL occasions OSHAWA AND AJAX - Oshawa, 401 and GO. Utilities included. REWARD - LOST - 2am. approx., for sale or rent. Get ready for RENT TO OWN - New and recon- ALSO 2-bdrm, fresh paint. TO RENT every installation, 20 oz Berber ditioned appliances, new TV's, 9 a.m.- 8 p.m. beautiful large 2 bedroom in a $995/mo inclusive, avail. Jan. 1st. Call (905)434-3972. 3rd week of November at Ajax Christmas! Santa, Mrs. Claus, If you're paying $750+/mo www.realstar.ca Pickering Hospital, near Emer- carpet starting at 0.69 sq. ft., car- Stereos, Computers, DVD Players, 905-571-3522 clean low-rise, freshly painted Both walk to trails, GO, rec centre. pet only. Lots of selection for eve- Elves, helpers, accessories, parking, laundry. Ajax - 2 bed- you CAN OWN - gency entrance, public parking lot, school plays, etc. Call Kelly at Furniture, Bedding, Patio Furni- Shelter Canadian Parking, laundry, no dogs. Prefer HILLCREST HEIGHTS Commu- ry budget. Three month equal ture, Barbecues & More! Fast de- room, Pickering Village, laundry, mature tenants. 1-800-693-2778 LET ME SHOW YOU! brown brief case, containing very 905-434-2970. nity Living in Oshawa now has important contents. Any info. or if payment plan available. Free in livery. No credit application re- Properties Ltd. laminate floors, parking. Call No Down Payment!! home quote. SAILLIAN CARPETS (905) 922-0252 or (905) 686-0470. PRIME WHITBY 2-bedroom near units . Avail. immediately, parking it's in your possession, drop off at CRAFTEX 10" tablesaw, 1.5Hp, fused. Paddy's Market, 905-263- Ken Collis, Assoc. Brkr, incl. Please call 905-576-9299. Security Office at Ajax Pickering at 905-242-3691 or 905-373-2260, 8369 or 1-800-798-5502. 401, schools, amenities. Spacious, 1-800-578-0497. sliding table, 30" align-a-rip, 2 yrs BOWMANVILLE Large sunny 1 yard, parking, coin laundry. Coldwell Banker RMR R.E. Hospital, no questions asked. old, $650. 12pc. set of kitchen cab- OSHAWA DOWNTOWN AREA - OSHAWA south 3 bedroom town- & 2 bdrm apts, attractive back- One bed. apt. $600 all inclusive. Pet/smoke free. Available Now. (905)728-9414 or AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES, inets, melamine/oak trim $400. ROYAL DULTON CHINA, "Old yard, new bathroom, sep. dining $950 + hydro. 905-431-2694. houses, close to schools, shop- Oak bathroom vanity 5', $200. Country Roses", complete set: 10- Also rooms for rent. No pets, non- 1-877-663-1054 ping. $975/month plus utilities. HANK'S APPLIANCES Refrigera- area, laundry. Satellite, utilities in- smokers. Call 905-983-9739. tors, $99/up. Super-capacity wash- Paul (905)427-7406 6pc place settings, all extras. cluded. Near shopping, non-smok- REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regency [email protected] First/last. 905-579-9956 or Toll- 74pcs total. Pristine condition. free 1-866-922-6422. ers, dryers $125/up. Stoves, er preferred. Jan.1st. (905)623- OSHAWA Park/Adelaide area. Cres. Whitby. 50+ Lifestyle Apt. $149/up. Visit our showroom. DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING. Retail, $4474, asking $1800. 2106 or 905-434-0690. Complex. Clean quiet building, (905)623-0309. (230 Nipigon St) 2 & 3-bedrooms TAUNTON TERRACE - 100 Taun- SINCERE SINGLES Professional Large selection! Parts, Service. Princess Cut. .75ct VV5 clarity, across from park. Close to down- 3 BEDROOM BACKSPLIT Introduction Service. Specializing H-Colour, 18K Gold. Paid $8,000. available. Well maintained build- Duplex, main floors, beautiful ton Rd E., Oshawa. 3 bedrooms 426 Simcoe St. S. (905)728-4043. BOWMANVILLE- large one bed- ing. Near all amenities. From only town. Daily activities incl. All util- in long-term relationships since Asking $4500. Call (905)668-3129 SATELLITE SERVICES: Direct room apt. Quiet location. Free ities included. Call (905)430-7397. Grandview/Cherrydown Oshawa. with/without garage. 3 appliances, TV dishnet, FTA, C-band, HD-TV. $825/mo. Call (905)723-0977. hardwood flooring, Outdoor pool, 1992. Toll-free 1-866-719-9116 ALL NEW QUEEN orthopedic (daytime) parking. No smoking/pets. Adult www.realstar.ca. Magnificent view of city. www.sinceresingles.ca Christmas mattress, cost $1000, sell $200. 20 years servicing satellite. lifestyle building. $725 util. includ- Spectacular sunsets. 4 appliances, sauna, Children's playground close (416)282-4640, or drop by store OSHAWA, 3 bedroom spacious to all amenities. Fenced back- Special 40% off lifetime member- Call 905-213-4669. DINING ROOM SUITE, cherry- ed. Call 905-697-3491 upper in duplex. Freshly decorat- RENOVATED 1 and 2 bedroom gas fireplace, fenced yard, new ship. wood, buffet, hutch, arm chairs & for a demo. apartments, 2 minutes to down- shed, double driveway, avail. yards. 905-436-3346. www.real- ALL SATELLITE SERVICES. ed, new windows, fenced yard, star.ca. side chairs, pedestal table, dove- CENTRAL WHITBY - very clean close to schools, shopping, transit, town Port Perry, 10 min. to casino, immediately. First/last, $1025+ util- Sales, Installation & Service Of tail drawers, Cost $9550, sell for TARPS - Woven Poly Tarps, all bright spacious 2-bedroom apt $899./mo.+utilities, first/last. 20 min. to Durham College. Avail- ities. (about $130). No pets/no- All Makes. Free To Air And Dish- $2950. New, still in boxes. 905- sizes from 8'x10' to 30'x50'. Priced plus den. Private entrance, park- able Jan. lst. Rents from $750 plus smoking, references. (905)404- WHITBY, BROCK ST. N./Dundas (905)723-2255 ask for Mrs. Gra- Gorgeous, brand new townhome, net Set-ups. Quick Installs. 7 213-4669. $7.-$90. (tax incl). Call Bowman- ing. No pets. $1045/inclusive. ham utilities. References required. 9489 Days A Week. (905)999-0362 ville 905-623-5258. First/last. Avail. January 1st. (905) 985-6338. move in for Christmas! 3-bdrms, 3- 3 BEDROOM, DETACHED, S. baths, ceramic/hardwood through- DINING ROOM, 9pc, hutch buffet, (905)263-4125 OSHAWA, 2-bedroom Bloor/Park ALL STEEL BUILDINGS, factory $300. o.b.o. Wedding dress ROSSLAND/PARK OSHAWA. Pickering, completely renovated. out, deck, all new appliances, C/A, TWO 8-pc bedrooms suites, like Well maintained, clean, quiet bldg. direct, year end clearance, w/head piece, Southern Belle new, one light oak, one cognac CHURCH/Hwy 2. Immaculate 3 Completely renovated beautiful 2- Open concept. New kitchen/fire- separate garage, fireplace. many sizes. Beat the Price Near shopping/401/Go/bus. place/ensuite bathroom/ applianc- $1400+utilities. Immediate. 905- style, size 40, $75 o.b.o. Call 905- finish; 5-pc rattan dinette w/glass bedrooms apartments. Close to First/last/references required. No bdrm bsmt w/large windows. Increase! 20'x30' $4,500, 25'x40' 432-2137 schools / shopping/GO. 416-444- Wood-like flooring, new bathroom, es, laundry, deck, fenced, parking, 509-4006, 416-877-4543. top w/2 matching swivel chairs. pets. Seniors Special. Available $7,800, 30'x40' $9,200, 40'x60 905-721-7202 7391, Ext. 241 kitchen, appliances. $875/mo in- Verifiable, references/credit. Jan. $16,500. Since 1980. Call December 1st. (905)571-4576 lst./15th. $1100 plus 1/2 utilities. WHITBY, END-UNIT, 2-bedroom, DOWNSIZING: contemporary 9-pc clusive, immediately. Catherine Pioneer 1-800-504-7749, diningroom table, 2 extensions; 2 CLEAN 1-BDRM $720/month, 2- 416-431-8385 Call (416)357-8806. 2 level, fridge, stove, laundry www.pioneerbuildings.ca WASHER & DRYER (full size), bdrm $790/month, newly decorat- OSHAWA, bachelor basement, room, parking (2), walk to GO/lake, high back armchairs; 4 high back Whirlpool, $100/pair OBO. Wash- ed. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill utilities. included. Sep. entrance, 3-BDRM main floor of house, Ste- no dogs. $850 plus. December 1st. side chairs; buffet, hutch, $3500. er & dryer (apartment size/stack- no smoking/no pets. $500. Avail. SIMCOE ST. N.1- one bedroom, APPLIANCES - fridge, 2 door frost (905)430-7620 area, small quiet apt. building. Call 3 - two bedroom units, Oshawa, venson/Rossland prime location. (905)925-9268, (613)253-2389, free, deluxe 30" stove $475/pr; ing). Works great $150 OBO. Call for appt. (905)579-9890. immediately. First and last re- bus route, 5-appl. C/Air, $1100/mo (905)430-1160 905-372-1431 quired. (905)576-7691 air, 5 appliances, Luxury apart- washer/dryer, heavy-duty, deluxe FOR SALE. Pop, chip, candy, ments, 1 bed $1280. plus parking, + 50% util. 1-year lease, Jan. 1. models, $275/pr or 675/all; immac- (905)579-1688 Dave vending machines. Ideal for offic- WHITE PORTABLE dishwasher, OSHAWA, Rossland/Stevenson 2 bedrooms $l,460. plus parking. ulate condition. Large capacity es. Reasonably priced. Already lo- CLIPPER Call 905-571-3760 washer, $275; dryer, $200 or works beautifully, $100. Beige Nice 3-bdrm basement apt $950 A WHITBY, CENTRE ST./ROSS- cated. Call (905)839-7137 stove, working $50. (905)683- includes fridge, stove, washer, dry- $475/pr, used 2 yrs. 905-925-6446 APARTMENTS SOUTH AJAX 1-bedroom base- LAND, 3 bedroom bungalow, main (Oshawa) 6032, 905-626-9745. er, parking, no smoking. Separate ment apt. Modern, fireplace, large floor only, air, washer/dryer, AVAILABLE in Oshawa, furnished HOT TUB 2004 all options, water- AJAX - 2 & 3 Bed. entrance. Available immediately. fall, ozanator, red wood cabinet, bedroom, walk-in closet, own laun- stove/fridge, dishwasher, 2-car room, bright very clean house, APPLIANCES, refrigerator, stove, WORKING DIRECT T.V. Receiver Please call Mon. - Fri. Short or long term. (905)723- dry, new appliances. $850 parking, deck, shed, no pets/smok- share kitchen & bathrooms, run of heavy duty Kenmore washer & never used, still in wrapper. Cost 7171. $9995, sell $5000. 416-746-0995 incl. card/remote or working Dish- 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. cable/utilities included. No smok- ing, basement rented separately. house, non-smoker, parking, laun- dryer, apartment size washer & net receiver incl. card/remote. Both 905-683-6021 ing/pets. (416)418-9835 Immediately. References. $1,250 dry, near all amenities, dryer. Mint condition. Will sell sep- are programmed and working PARK RD/401. 2 bedroom and plus 60%, Bo Gustafsson, Sutton $440/month. 905-424-0881 arately, can deliver. Call (905)839- HOT TUB COVERS & Pool Safety 1 bedroom. Close to amenities. SINGLE? MEET YOUR MATE! Covers - best quality, best prices, $380-each. Jeff (905)626-9436 Shelter Canadian SUN-FILLED MULTI-LEVEL 2- Group. 416-783-5000 It's Guaranteed! Call LifeMates 0098 Properties Ltd. From $695/month. Avail. January bedroom home, renovated, walk- BEDROOM, livingroom and bath- all colours, all sizes, large variety 1st. Call Evan 905-922-0252. ABSOLUTELY astounding 6 now! 1-888-546-2837 or Visit us at available. Delivery included. Cen- out to backyard, laundry, huge liv- room, share kitchen. South Ajax, www.lifematescanada.com BABY FURNITURE - one solid ing room, $475 bi-weekly. Non- months free, then own a house near hydro plant, hospital & bus. birch crib with mattress, matching tral Ontario Hot Tubs, call Paul COURTICE OSHAWA BOARD- PARK/401 bus stop in front of smokers. Available Dec 1st. Jackie from $600/month o.a.c. Up to Prefer mature professional. Avail- dresser, brand new $500; 2nd crib 905-259-4514 or 866-97COVER ER-availability flexible very quiet triplex. Main floor apartment. $5,000 cash back to you! Require able Dec. 18th. (905)686-6672 WIGS - private and discreet. Fit- Rodney 416-298-8200 tings for women, men and chil- and mattress, gently used $75 large, 1100sq.ft, 2 bedroom upper Available Jan 1st. Walkout kitchen $30,000 plus family income and obo. (905)571-2163 HOT TUB COVERS One week CASH FOR GOLD, diamonds, floor of triplex, fridge, stove shared to deck. $700 plus hydro. TESTA HEIGHTS - 2 Testa Rd. good credit. Short of down pay- BLACKSTOCK - Room furnished dren. Serving Durham Region. Special $289.00 Best Quality, de- estate jewelry, wrist and pocket laundry, gas heat, $1025 plus hy- (905)579-4064, (905)432-0840. Uxbridge, One & two bedroom ment? Call Bill Roka, Sales Rep. or not. Quiet home. NO SMOK- McBinkles Solutions, Port Perry, BED, Aamazing bargain, queen livered to your door Call 1-866- watches (any condition), art glass, dro, Condolyn Management apts. available . Conveniently lo- today! Re Max Spirit (905) 728- ING, share kitchen, bath, laundry, (905) 985-6105. orthopedic mattress set, new in 652-6837 original paintings, call 905-576- (905)428-9766. PICKERING clean, self-contained cated in Uxbridge in adult occu- 1600, 1-888-732-1600 parking. Available immediately. plastic, warranty, $250. 416-741- 9203. 1-bedroom basement apartment. pied building. Call (905)852-2534. Pets negotiable. $450/mo. 905- 7557. Will deliver JAMES LUMBAR PRINTS, Limit- COURTICE, one bedroom, very near major transportation/shopping www.realstar.ca FURNISHED NEW Model Home 986-0789; 905-723-7171. ed Edition, artist proofs. Country CLIP AND SAVE - Wanted to buy. large rooms, spacious layout, low- centre, quiet neighborhood. Sep- North Whitby, 3-bedroom, 3-bath, BEDROOM SET, cherrywood, Kitchen, Secret of Well, Fireside Old glass, china, jewellery, dolls, er level of raised bungalow, large arate entrance, parking, utilities UXBRIDGE - Brock St. West, . fenced, lots of windows; up to 5 ROOM FOR RENT, newly com- bed, chest, dresser, mirror, 2 night Shadows, etc. ALSO Carl Schaef- bears, toys, figurines, Royal Doul- windows, parking, washer, dryer. included. Non-smoking. Newly renovated 1-bdrm apt. with months (maybe more) with flexible pleted home, $450 per mo. Ajax - FILIPINA, Nanny live in/out avail- stands. Dovetail construction, nev- er: "Marshalling Lancasters ton, Beswick, hat pins, marbles, Quiet non smoker. $775. Jan lst. $700/month, available immediate- laundry. Available immediately. dates; $1750/month incl. utilities. Westney Rd. S. Available immedi- able. No fee to employers. Call er opened. In boxes. Cost $9,000 Against Stuttgart" Canadian War vintage clothing, tins, etc. Phone (905) 576-3830 leave message. ly. (905)839-6176 Call Mike 416-936-1622. 905-571-7753 ately. (647) 891-9286. Amah International (416)221-3303 Sacrifice $1,900. (416) 748-3993 Collections Print. (905)623-2089 1-866-203-9743 A/P PAGE 40 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 03, 2004 www.durhamregion.com

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TOP SCORERS TEAM GP W L T OTL GF GA PTS GAA Mark Cornacchia 28 3 13 16 +6 26 Verifeye: Bill Warren 20, George Iordanov 18, Randy Filinski 13, Steve Holmes 9. North York Rangers 29 21 5 3 0 151 94 45 3.24 Greg Riggs 29 6 7 13 +12 12 We can Scoreboard Accent: Tony Oliver 26, Rick Jones 9, Frank Tuitt 7, Tom Recalis 6. St. Michael’s Buzzers 29 21 5 1 2 142 86 45 2.97 Justin Fox 27 5 7 12 +13 18 GAME FOUR Wexford Raiders 27 20 3 3 1 123 63 44 2.33 John Scrymgeour 18 4 7 11 +4 20 Van Kempen 55 vs. Warwick Publishing 41. Markham Waxers 28 18 9 1 0 108 94 37 3.36 Michael Banwell 28 2 5 7 +14 44 DECEMBER 3, 2004 TOP SCORERS Pickering Panthers 29 17 9 1 2 128 108 37 3.72 Mike Rapson 5 1 5 6 +5 37 be Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 21, Don MacDonald 15, Tom Rowen 13. Vaughan Vipers 29 12 12 3 2 88 100 29 3.45 Joel Lenius 25 2 3 5 -4 25 Warwick: Ian Campbell 10, Rod Fraser 8, Derrick Jaggall 8, Sherwin James 6. Thornhill Thunderbirds 28 10 18 0 0 88 115 20 4.11 Richard Schofield 3 1 2 3 +2 0 GAME FIVE Oshawa Legionaires 26 4 18 1 3 49 134 12 5.15 Kyle Vandebospoort 15 1 2 3 +7 18 reached Ell-Rod Holdings 45 vs. Synergy Trade Group 36 Ajax Axemen 27 0 24 1 2 61 139 3 5.15 Ryan Daniels 18 0 3 3 N/A 4 AJAX MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION TOP SCORERS Kyle Ramsay 2 1 1 2 +2 2 Standings as of Nov. 28. Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 23, John Esposito 10, Collin Exeter 6, Don Leahy 6. PICKERING PANTHERS STATISTICS Bryan Schermele 16 0 2 2 N/A 0 TYKE DIVISION at Synergy: Claude Feig 11, Orin Taylor 9, Rueben Newman 8, Jim Noel 6. PLAYER GP G A PTS +/- PIM Mike McFarlane 1 1 0 1 +1 0 Team Name/Colour G W L T GF GA Pts. Phil McIlhone 29 16 15 31 +10 41 Robert Bentley 2 0 0 0 +2 0 Pickering Village-Source for Sports-Black 7 7 0 0 46 16 14 AJAX KINSMEN TOUCH FOOTBALL LEAGUE Jeff Birr 29 13 14 27 +3 20 Adam Bell 1 0 0 0 +2 0 905-683-5110 Durham Windows-Navy 7 7 0 0 42 15 14 Results of championship games played on Nov. 27 Derek Lynden 20 13 12 25 +3 44 Steve Koufis 1 0 0 0 +1 0 Carroll Home Improvements-Royal 7 6 1 0 42 20 12 CHAMPIONSHIP: A thrilling final wrapped up another great season of football. Hampton Kyle Roulston 27 4 20 24 +4 62 Chris Paul 1 0 0 0 E 0 Fujiki Dental-Teal 7 4 3 0 39 34 8 came from behind and then held off Mellor Insurance on a last-minute drive to win 20 Andrew Dissanayake 29 8 15 23 +5 34 Matt Miller 4 0 0 0 E 0 Bay Cycle Sports Excellence-Gold 7 3 3 1 32 34 7 - 18. Both teams played with determination and the outcome was only sealed on the Chris Chappell 28 5 16 21 +3 2 Cody Pollard 1 0 0 0 E 0 Wal-Mart/Charmin-Orange 7 2 5 0 29 43 4 second last play of the game. Congratulations to Hampton. Ryan Annesley 28 3 18 21 +6 12 Brent Shearer 1 0 0 0 E 0 Long & McQuade-Forest Green 7 2 5 0 21 37 4 NEWS CONSOLATION BOWL: Discovery Bay defeated BW Custom Aaron Zimner 27 7 11 18 +7 6 Chris Harrison 3 0 0 0 -1 2 Whitby Toyota-Red 7 1 5 1 25 37 3 SPIRIT BOWL: Marlin Travel defeated Thermos Jeremy Whelan 10 11 7 17 +9 73 Nick Holmgren 1 0 0 0 -1 0 Grand Homes-Eggplant 7 1 6 0 21 42 2 TOILET BOWL: Omron defeated Renown Electric Cody Smith 27 8 9 17 +7 46 Marcus Carroll 3 0 0 0 -3 0 ADVERTISER Durham Regional Police Association-White 7 0 5 2 19 38 2 OHA ONTARIO PROVINCIAL JUNIOR ‘A’ HOCKEY LEAGUE John Soames 23 6 11 17 +13 20 Stefan Carnegie 2 0 0 0 E 2 NOVICE DIVISION SOUTH CONFERENCE STANDINGS As of Dec. 2 Danny Sullivan 23 6 11 17 +7 57 Robert Nash 1 0 0 0 E 0 Team Name/Colour G W L T GF GA Pts. McDonald’s-Royal 8 7 1 0 39 11 14 Whitby Toyota-Orange 8 6 2 0 57 29 12 Smart Die & Design-Red 8 6 2 0 42 28 12 Traincan-Grey 8 5 2 1 48 30 11 Marketing Solutions-Eggplant 8 5 2 1 44 25 11 Giant Tiger-Gold 8 5 3 0 35 29 10 Pickering Village - Source for Sports-Green 8 4 3 1 28 30 9 Fujiki Dental-Forest 8 3 4 1 27 32 7 Bay Cycle - Sports Excellence-Black 8 1 6 1 25 39 3 Hazmasters-Teal 8 1 6 1 15 55 3 KC’s Pets-Navy 8 1 7 0 27 46 2 Rodman’s Heating-White 8 1 7 0 14 48 2 ATOM DIVISION Team Name/Colour G W L T GF GA Pts. Air IQ-Navy 7 5 2 0 37 30 10 Data Centre Technologies Corp.-Grey 7 5 2 0 36 19 10 Mr. Sub Westney South-White 7 5 2 0 27 21 10 Starling Pool & Spa-Forest 7 4 3 0 26 21 8 Firestone Pickering-Purple 7 3 2 2 33 37 8 C&A Frost Home Improvements-Eggplant 7 3 3 1 39 37 7 www.oshawacentre.com Ontario Hyundai-Black 7 3 3 1 34 31 7 Total Home Comfort-Royal 7 3 3 1 23 21 7 Bay Cycle - Sports Excellence-Green 7 3 4 0 41 38 6 Flaherty McCarthy Barristers-Brown 7 3 4 0 28 27 6 Customized Training Wheels-Gold 7 3 4 0 23 25 6 Fujiki Dental-Teal 7 2 3 2 21 29 6 Pizza Pizza-Orange 7 2 4 1 23 29 5 John Boddy Homes-Red 7 1 6 0 16 42 2 TOP GOAL SCORER Marco Mastrangelo – Bay Cycle – Sports Excellence 17 goals TOP ASSISTS Dylan Ormerod – Firestone Pickering 10 assists TOTAL POINTS Dylan Ormerod – Firestone Pickering 25 pts. TOP GOALIE Lucas Kennedy – Data Centre Technologies Corp. 3.000 GAA AJAX BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate bridge results from Nov. 23. STRATIFIED OPEN PAIRS FLIGHT ‘A’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Nancy Dundas, Trevor Dundas; 2. Joanne Marden, Peter Lipscomb. EAST-WEST 1. Saad Dahdouh, George Zakhem; 2. Irv Ashraf, Mike Norman. FLIGHT ‘B’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Irwin Schwartz, Frank VanderBruggen. EAST-WEST 1. Wallace Browne, Ron Haney; 2. Joe Kryzanowski, Denis Erwin. FLIGHT ‘C’ - NORTH-SOUTH 1. Judy Denby, Nancy Adams; 2. Bernice Clunas, Gail Lederer. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Results of games played on Nov. 15. GAME ONE Gallantry’s Eatery 49 vs. Accent Building Sciences 40. TOP SCORERS Gallantry’s: Elman McLean 18, Ian Grant 15, Ted Piotrowski 9, Frank Gallo 6. Accent: Tony Oliver 10, Mike Horn 7, Rick Jones 7, Tom Recalis 7. GAME TWO West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 67 vs. Van Kempen 56. TOP SCORERS West Hill: Conrad Davis 31, Paul Vorvis 10, David Voth 8, Bill Boston 7. Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 26, Don MacDonald 10, Kevin Walker 10, Tom Rowen 8. GAME THREE Warwick Publishing 77 vs. Knights Corner Pub & Grill 50. TOP SCORERS Warwick: Rod Fraser 35, Luke Lukkonen 20, Ian Campbell 15. Knights: Karl Hutchinson 16, Mike Jovanov 10, Jude Calliste 9, Steve Leahy 8. GAME FOUR Lakar Carpentry 45 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 42. TOP SCORERS Lakar: Alberto Daros 13, Gord Brown 8, Horace Peterkin 8, Jim Bowen 8. Ell-Rod: Ivor Walker 19, Don Leahy 11, John Esposito 6. GAME FIVE Verifeye 50 vs. Synergy Trade Group 33. TOP SCORERS Verifeye: Bill Warren 18, Bill Linton 13, Roger Young 8, George Iordanov 6. Smile with Santa Synergy: Claude Feig 13, Reuben Newman 8, Corrado Roccasalva 7. PICKERING MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE Now to December 23 Results of games played on Nov. 22. GAME ONE Gallantry’s Eatery 51 vs. Lakar Carpentry 47. TOP SCORERS Capture the excitement in your child s eyes Baby Collection and $5 off any photo pack- Gallantry’s: Elman McLean 22, Paul Schiwkiw 10, Ian Grant 9, Frank Gallo 6. Lakar: Gord Brown 22, Alberto Daros 8, Fred Dever 7. upon a treasured visit with Santa at the Toyland age. Commemorate your child s visit by GAME TWO Van Kempen 56 vs. Synergy Trade Group 35. Castle. Saint Nick s here until the 23rd and adding a Santa Fun CD,photo keychain or TOP SCORERS Van Kempen: Alonzo Starling 35, Bill Hart 12, Bob Bracht 6. you don t want to miss what he s brought in holiday frame to any photo package. Synergy: Reuben Newman 14, Steve Hewitt 6, Orin Taylor 5. GAME THREE his sleigh.A free treat for your child. Plus Don t forget to drop off a letter to Santa at West Hill Men’s Slo-Pitch 47 vs. Ell-Rod Holdings 42. TOP SCORERS baby s celebrating their first Christmas* will his North Pole mailbox – he ll answer them all. West Hill: Conrad Davis 19, Eric Hamdic 12, David Voth 8. Ell-Rod Holdings: Don Leahy 15, Ivor Walker 10, Collin Exeter 8. receive a free Stack & Play toy from the Russ® Smiles,wishes and holiday cheer …O,yeah! 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