Loading...
The URL can be used to link to this page
Your browser does not support the video tag.
Home
My WebLink
About
NA2001_12_14
A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo He’s got you covered DURHAM ––A player with the Pine Ridge Secondary School Pumas provides close coverage to Anderson Collegiate’s Brock Dunlop during Lake Ontario Sec- ondary School Athletics senior boys’basketball action on Monday. The Pumas play another Whitby squad, the Sinclair Secondary School Celtics, on Monday. Final appeal for Pickering schools PICKERING’S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1965 NEWS ADVERTISER Cruise, Cruz under Waste management a Vanilla Sky now and in the future ENTERTAINMENT/B1 NEWS/A7 PRESSRUN 51,100 48 PAGES FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2001 OPTIONAL DELIVERY $6/ $1 NEWSSTAND ® • SALES • SERVICE • LEASING • RENTALS • BODY SHOP Not Shown Actual Size 503 Kingston Rd., Pickering www.pvw.com (905) 420-9700 “Try The Best” PICKERING VOLKSWAGEN INC. Great Gift Ideas for Christmas Unbelievable selection of fabrics to choose from for making your duvet covers. Special orders available. EAST 401DON VALLEYWESTNEY RD.BROCK RD.HARWOOD AVE.THE OUTLET WHITBYAJAXTORONTO 905-683-2222 458 Fairall St., Ajax (at Westney - across from GO Stn. Just S. of 401)$69 99 Duvets $69 99 Reg. Retail $179.99 any size Fall in Love with the SOFTNESS HOME DECOR OVER 5,000 TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS It’s a FACTORY, It’s a STORE... Canadian Manufacturer for 38 years New Store Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-8, Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5 Music Night Winterfest Tues. Dec 18 7 - 10 pm City Hall Muslims mark end of Ramadan PICKERING —Subject to the sighting of the moon somewhere in North America Saturday night, the Muslim community of Pickering and Ajax will be celebrating Eid ul- Fitr, a festival to celebrate the end of the fast, on Sunday Dec. 16. Kazim Qureshi, trustee of the Pickering Islamic Centre, said he expects at least 1,000 local Mus- lims to come to the festival at Pick- ering High School, 180 Church St. N. beginning at 9:30 a.m. The focal point of the celebra- tion is congregational prayer. Mus- lims dress in holiday attire and greet each other with hugs after the prayer and before going off to visit with friends and relatives. This day of joy and festivities follows month-long fasting in the lunar month of Ramadan, during which Muslims fast from dawn to dusk. For more information, the Pick- ering Islamic Centre can be reached at 905-427-7887. BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Pickering school representatives made last appeals to public school board trustees Mon- day night. In the coming weeks, the board is expected to ap- prove a system-wide accommodation and school im- provement plan that will set out where new schools and additions are built over the next three years, and what schools will close. Valley View Public School in Green- wood is slated to close under the plan’s $89.05-million draft version, while Valley Farm Public School is to re- ceive a 10-classroom addition. Valley View parents have fought hard to stay off the closure list, arguing its enrol- ment projections that say the school will see declining numbers are incorrect. “We will see in the Year 2004 three times the junior kindergarten enrolment and double the projected growth in 2006,” said Karen Wianecki, the school’s ‘save our school’ spokesman. She said 65 per cent of the new growth occurring in Ajax is in the school’s catchment area. The proposed Seaton development in Pickering is also located within the school boundary and the coming of Hwy. 407 “will bring exponential growth,” she said. Valley Farm parent John Kehoe asked trustees to fol- low through on plans for a school addition. “Valley Farm PS was built in 1988 to accommodate 423 students,” he said. “Six portables were added before the end of our first year... By 1997 we had over 700 stu- dents and 11 portables. Now we have 744 students... and we still have 11 portables.” The school’s population is not declining and students suffer from learning in portables because of crowded conditions, health issues and time lost, said Mr. Kehoe. “So many of our students have been given second- class tickets on this ship of ours,” he said. Trustees will consider approving the secondary por- tion of the accommodation plan Monday and delaying the elementary component until early next month. BA C K EDBY A YE ARWAR R A NTYBA C K EDBY A YE ARWARR A NTYWE DESIGN, WE SUPPLY, WE INSTALL, NO EXTRAS! OVER 17 000 Call toll Free 1-888-BATH - RENO 1(888) 228-4736 (416) 285-6798 1534 Midland Ave., Scarborough *Depending on bathroom size. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Save up to $2,000 on complete bath reno or 16% of the lesser of the two WE DESIGN, WE SUPPLY, WE INSTALL, NO EXTRAS! OVER 17,000 SATISFIED CUSTOMERS! ASK ABOUT OUR PAY-BY-THE-MONTH FINANCING! Your Peace of Mind is Assured This is not a “multi-level marketing” or “work from home” program. This is a legitimate opportunity for you to turn your basement into a viable source of income. To learn more about how you too can capitalize on this proven system, call today and speak with one of our wealth management consultants. Let us show you how to harness the power that literally lies one floor below! The Plumbing Mart logo and its water mark are registered trademarks of 1068093 Ontario Limited. Sam Beninato is a licensed and authorized user. “It pays to renovate and Basement Solutions Program” © Sam Beninato* OAC - subject to credit approval by Renovation Capital Acceptance Corporation. For your free information package, including video cassette, estimation and calculation worksheet, call Plumbing Mart 1-888-228-4736 Basement Solutions Program Turn Your Basement into Your own Retirement Fund Create positive cash flow Pay off debts earlier Trigger tax credits Supplement your income Home owners are finding it incredibly simple to take control of their financial futures through Plumbing Mart’s Basement Solutions Program. By converting unfinished basement and storage space into self contained in-law and nanny suites, they have increased their net monthly incomes by approximately $500 or more after taking into account financing costs to refurbish the space. The Program is designed to increase the value of the owners home, trigger income tax deductions, create surplus cash, and eliminate virtually all of the intricacies commonly associated with generating rental income. “By taking care of almost every aspect of the apartment construction, financing, tenant screening and rental process for the home owner, we’ve created a turn-key system that really works!”, says Sam Beninato, owner and creator of this program. ‘We create upscale projects that attract quality tenants who are willing to pay a premium for superior facilities.” A typical suite consists of approximately 800 square feet and includes two private bedrooms, combined living and dining room, full kitchen, separate laundry area, 5 appliances and a luxury four piece bathroom. Upgraded amenities consist of solid wood cabinets, ceramic tile, trim accent moldings, colonial doors, pot lights and premium broadloom throughout. Many people who have already made the decision to take advantage of this truly amazing concept, use surplus cash generated by the program to pay off debts, add to their retirement nest egg (eg. RSP’s, RIF’s, GIC’s, Mutual Funds) or travel and generally enjoy a better quality of life. An information package with video has been created to help explain the benefits of the program, and is available to qualified home owners who: Up To 100% FINAN C I N G For Qu ali fi e d * Home O w n e r s ! Own a single family detached home with separate entrance Built in 1959 or later in the greater Toronto area With an unfinished basement area of at least 800 sq. ft. It Pays To Renovate! SAVE ANY BATHROOM RENOVATION SAVE Plumbing Mart SINCE 1959Celebrating 43 Years! BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS & BATHS. PERFECTLY BUILT! * FREE IN-HOME, NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATES! up toup to offoff Wet your appetite at:www.bathreno.ca IMMEDIATE INSTALLATION AVAILABLE BOOK NOW FOR SELECT DATES P PAGE A2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A3 A/P Read up online at durhamregion.com Don’t let accused abusers free, social worker testifies TORONTO ––Spousal abusers should be “contained” and given mandatory counselling even before they have been convicted of a crime, the inquest into the murder-suicide of Ralph and Gillian Hadley has heard. “We would like to see the abuser in some kind if containment space...not running loose in the community,” Deb- orah Sinclair, an expert on domestic violence told the inquest jury Tuesday. “The key is keeping the abuser off the street and getting access to inter- vention until they get it — until they begin to understand the dynamics of domestic violence and begin to take some responsibility.” Ralph Hadley, 34, had twice been released under strict bail charged with assaulting and later criminally harass- ing his 35-year-old estranged wife, Gillian. But in June, 2000, he broke into their former matrimonial home in Pickering and shot her, then himself, in the head. The mail sorter had received one- on-one and family counselling and at- tended individual anger-management sessions, but he had never accepted re- sponsibility for assaulting or stalking his wife, the inquest has heard. Meanwhile, Gillian Hadley was caring for two of her three children on about $800 a month while trying to get out of the home and into a place where Ralph could no longer bother her. Abused women need a breathing space in order to get their finances in order, and find a new home and schools for their children without being under constant threat, Ms. Sin- clair — a social worker, trainer and consultant — said in her second day of testimony. But she agreed with suggestions from Walter Fox, a lawyer for Fathers Are Capable Too, that under the Cana- dian justice system — which is based on the presumption of innocence — it would be problematic for a court to order a man to take treatment if he has not been convicted. Mr. Fox suggested that recent Cana- dian statistics show that the incidence of women abusing their male partners is roughly equal to that of men abusing women. Ms. Sinclair replied that these sta- tistics don’t take into account the level of dangerousness, degree and fear and depth of injury that women experience compared to men. A woman slapping a man is not “at all equal” to the kinds of violence men perpetrate, she said. — TORSTAR NEWS SERVICE $299.00 PLUS GST PICKERING LOCATION: 1050 BROCK ROAD, UNIT 10 PICKERING, ON L1W 3X4 SCARBOROUGH LOCATION: 777 WARDEN AVE., SUITE 211 SCARBOROUGH ON. M1L 4C3 TWO LOCATIONS MINISTRY APPROVED DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE MAXIMUM INSURANCE SAVINGS INSTALLMENT PLAN We believe in making driver education affordable. That’s why we’ve come up with a payment plan that suits your needs. Start off with a small payment then pay as you learn. Call now for more details. CALL NOW HOURS: 7 DAYS A WEEK 10 AM - 10 PM MINI PACKAGE AVAILABLE OR (416) 750-0472 (905) 831-6464 DSAO APPROVED 25 hours in a DSAO approved classroom 15 private in-car lessons on automatic Free pick-up at home Courses start every week Defensive driving instruction FREE progress report card EARLIER ROAD TEST PETER’S ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING ONTARIOSAFETYLEAGUE INSPECTED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 4 DAY COURSE DEC. 26TH - 29TH, 2001 THIS S ALE I S G OING TO M AKE A LOT O F H OLIDAY W ISHES COME T RUE . $44999 Leather Rocker Recliner 900 Champlain Avenue, Oshawa 1-800-642-4561 (905) 723-5211 Right now La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries has a tremendous selection of La-Z-Boy®living room and family room home furnishings. All at the best prices of the season. Plus we assure you the lowest possible prices on that furniture. And when it comes to customer service, ours is second to none. So hurry to La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries before this sale is a holiday memory. Save a bundle during La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries®Season of Savings. $79999 Rocker Recliner $79999 $49999Reclining Wing Chair Rocker Recliner with HEAT & MASSAGE 90 DAYS SAME AS CASH OAC W E MAKE THE ROOMS THAT MAKE A HOME.® A/P PAGE A4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Durham police fear biker ‘turf war’ Local Hells Angels chapter has doubled in size, police claim BY STEPHEN SHAW Staff Writer DURHAM ––A “turf war” has begun between rival outlaw motorcy- cle gangs in Durham Region, police said yesterday one week after a clash between Hells Angels and Bandidos members at an Oshawa night club. “There has been a line drawn in the sand in Durham Region,” said Consta- ble Dan Mckinnon, of the Durham Re- gional Police outlaw biker unit. “Our fear is the turf war has begun in Oshawa... This isn’t a war between Tim Hortons and Swiss Chalet over a busy corner, this is a turf war over or- ganized crime and the underground market.” For several reasons, including its geographical location, Durham is an attractive “cornerstone” market for or- ganized crime, Const. Mckinnon said. But with limited resources - only two officers full-time are assigned to the unit - there is little police can do other than monitor, he conceded. Police say the battle lines were drawn last Tuesday when a 25-year- old Oshawa man - a member of the Bandidos Kingston chapter - was stabbed outside Oshawa’s Dynasty Inn on Bloor Street during an alterca- tion with members of the Oshawa Hells Angels chapter and its puppet gangs. Several gunshots were also fired in what police described as an ambush. Eric ‘The Red’ MacMillan, identi- fied as sergeant-at-arms on the Bandi- dos Web site, was driven to Lakeridge Health Oshawa with a knife wound to the stomach. He arrived at the hospital in a car with a bullet hole in it. He underwent surgery and was re- leased from hospital last weekend. A message left on the Bandidos Web site read: “Eric the Red ‘n Gold, get well man. GOD FORGIVES, WE DON’T! WHAT WE GET, WE GIVE!” Just two weeks ago the Bandi- dos, the world’s second largest gang after the Hells, officially ex- panded into Ontario with two chapters in Kingston and Toronto, which had been probationary chapters for the past year, police say. It’s anticipated the Bandidos, whose Ontario chapters are made up mainly of former members of the Rock Machine, the Hells Angel arch rivals in Quebec, will try to expand its presence in the province - and this region. “The Bandidos want a part of Durham. They are recruiting in the region,” said Const. Mckin- non. A year ago members of the Satan’s Choice “flipped patches” and joined the Hells Angels, along with some other gangs in Ontario, giving the Hells its first Ontario chapters. It now has 14 in the province, including Oshawa. Since then, the Oshawa Hells chapter has doubled the number of its members from nine to 18, said Const. Mckinnon. Meanwhile, police have iden- tified four “puppet clubs” and street gangs - with more than 50 members combined - working under the Oshawa chapter’s au- thority: The 987s, based in Orono and Newcastle, Crimson Crew in south-Oshawa, OGOC (Original Gangsters Oshawa Clique), and The Fallen Ones. Const. Mckinnon said the Os- hawa Hells Angels’rapid increase in membership - ranging in age from 22 to 61 years - is unusual for the gang. “It is the fastest-growing chapter in the province. Their expansion the past year has been unbeliev- able. It’s for the underground market and protection (from rival gangs). Why would you strength- en your army unless there is a threat,” said Const. Mckinnon. “The Hells Angels want to control Durham Region and they want it to remain a Hells region,” said Const. Mckinnon. He said the stabbing was meant as a “clear message” to the Bandidos “that they’re not wel- come in this region,” and quoted one local Hells Angel as saying, “We didn’t go into their backyard, they came into ours.” Const. Mckinnon was one of several officers including detec- tives heading the stabbing probe to take part in a “round-table” discussion to get police concerns about a potential escalation in biker problems out to the public. Anyone with information about the stabbing is asked to call Detective Mario Lessard at 579- 1520, ext. 2769, or Crime Stop- pers at 436-TIPS. Help offered for those touched by cancer AJAX ––Breast cancer patients, families and friends are invited to a support an information session. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Living with Breast Cancer peer sup- port group meets on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Prudential Achiev- ers Realty office located on 335 Bayly St. W at Finley Ave. Anyone is welcome to join the group to talk or just to listen. No reg- istration is needed for the program. For more information, call the can- cer Society at 905-686-1516. TOSHIBA/IBM/DELLTOSHIBA/IBM/DELLTOSHIBA/IBM/DELL LAPTOPSLAPTOPS $$104910499999 • High Quality UDMA 100 P4 Non-Integrated Motherboard • 256 MB RAM PC133 • 40 Gig Hard Drive • 1.44 Floppy Drive • ATI Expert 2000 Pro 32 MB AGP 4x Video Card • 50x CD ROM • 3D Sound Blaster • 17” SVGA Monitor .27 • 120 Watt Speakers • PS2 Keyboard 104 (Win 98) • CSA Approved ATX Medium Case • Logitech 2 Button Mouse • V.90 56K Fax/Data Modem • Warranty - 5 Year Limited www.unitedcomputer.ca $$10991099 99 99 **** ADVENTUREADVENTURE PACKAGEPACKAGE PENTIUM 4 1.4 GHzPENTIUM 4 1.4 GHz LOGITECHLOGITECH WEBCAMWEBCAMFREEFREE ADVANCED ADVANCED PENTIUM 4PENTIUM 4 POWER HOUSEPOWER HOUSE • Surround Sound Speakers w/sub • Logitech Internet Keyboard • 56K V.90 Fax Modem PCI • CSA Approved Deluxe P4 Medium Case & 400 Watt Power Supply • Logitech 2 Button Mouse w/scroll • Corel Office Suite 2000 + 40 CD Titles • Warranty - 5 Year Limted • ASUS Intel 850 PCIx5 AGP PRO ATA 100 P4 Motherboard • 256 MB Ram • 1.44 Floppy Drive • 40 GB Hard Drive 7200 rpm • GE Force 64 MB with TV Out • 17” SVGA Monitor .27 • 16X DVD CD ROM • 12x10x40 CDRW • Soundblaster Live Value Sound Card $$169916999999 PENTIUM 4 1.6 GHzPENTIUM 4 1.6 GHz P4 1.5 GHz -P4 1.5 GHz - $ $11991199 99 99 P4 1.7 GHz -P4 1.7 GHz - $ $12991299 99 99 PP 4 1.8 GHz -4 1.8 GHz -4 1.8 GHz - $$17991799 99 99 ECONO PACKECONO PACK INTEL CE 850 MHzINTEL CE 850 MHzINTEL CE 850 MHz $$549549 99 99Includes: • 128 MB Ram • 20 GB Hard Drive • 8 MB Video & Sound • 48X CD ROM • Keyboard & Mouse • P2 - 300 MHz • 128 MB Ram • 8 GB Hard Drive • CD ROM • Fax Modem * $ $599599 99 99Intel CE 1000 MHzIntel CE 1000 MHz & AMD 1000 MHz -& AMD 1000 MHz -& AMD 1000 MHz - PAYMENTPAYMENTPAYMENT INTERESTINTERESTINTEREST OAC NONO 66 FORFOR MONTHSMONTHS NOW OPENNOW OPEN SUNDAYSSUNDAYS 12:00 TO12:00 TO 4:00 PM4:00 PM Boost your computer to P3 - 866 MHz • P3 MSI Mainboard upgradeable to 1 Gig capacity • P3 ATX Case w/250 Power • 128 MB PC 133 SD RAM • Pentium 3 - 866 MHz Processor $$4594599999 Boost your computer • P3 Mainboard with Sound & Video • P3 ATX Case w/250 Power • 128 MB PC 133 SD RAM • Intel 850 Celeron Processor $$2992999999 TOP UP YOUR OLD SYSTEMTOP UP YOUR OLD SYSTEMTOP UP YOUR OLD SYSTEM P4 1.4 MHz $$695695 99 99 UPGRADE ANY COMPONENT FOR A MINIMUM CHARGE! PLUS MANY MORE UNADVERTISED SPECIALS!PLUS MANY MORE UNADVERTISED SPECIALS! www.unitedcomputer.cawww.unitedcomputer.ca 40 GB Hard Drives ........................ 128 MB PC 133 RAM .................. 256 MB PC 133 RAM .................... 17” Monitor ................................... 16x DVD-ROM ................................ Keyboard ........................................ 120 Watt Speakers ........................ GeForce MX-200 32 MB ................ GeForce 64 MB with TV Out ......... P3 Case .......................................... Epson C40 Printer ......................... Canon BJ 2100 Printer . ... 12x10x40 CD-Rewrite Drive ........ Scanner .......................................... Logitec Webcam ............................ 40x CD ROM .................................. Network Interface Card ................ DLink Cable Modem Router .......... 5 Port Hub ..................................... 56K Fax Modem ............................. Mouse ............................................. $ 139.99 $ 39.99 $ 69.99 $ 209.99 $ 89.99 $ 9.99 $ 9.99 $ 99.99 $ 119.99 $ 44.99 $ 89.99 $ 69.99 $ 119.99 $ 69.99 $ 39.99 $ 39.99 $ 14.99 $ 159.99 $ 39.99 $ 24.99 $ 4.99 Mon.-Fri. 10-7, Sat.10-5 ALL PRICES ARE 3% DISCOUNTED FOR CASH Gov’t P.O’s Accepted rrs TM 1050 Brock Rd. PICKERING1050 Brock Rd. PICKERING (905) 831-9555 (905) 831-9555JUST SOUTH OF HIGHWAY 401 **OUR SYSTEMS COME PROTECTED WITH NORTON ANTI-VIRUS SOFTWARE SPECIALS ARE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY AND WHILE SUPPLIES LAST. PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. LOWEST PRICES ON PARTS INSTALLATION * After Rebate $$2525eg. CD-ROM, Hard Drive BOOT UP THIS CHRISTMAS DURHAM ––A deserving bunch of individuals from across Durham have been honoured by the Ontario Heritage Foundation. With an emphasis this year on achievements that include lead- ership in the area of natural her- itage, conserva- tion and restora- tion projects, vol- unteers so dedi- cated to their local heritage and histories have been acknowl- edged. “Celebrating and protecting our heritage is central to our quality of life and the prosperity of our communi- ties,” said Allan Gotlieb, founda- tion chairman. “Heritage preservation is about people and it has always been driven by the commitment of volunteers. It is important to recognize the ini- tiatives of these individuals and groups and the value of their work.” Since the pro- gram was intro- duced in 1996, more than 1,000 Ontarians have been honoured for their local heritage preser- vation activities. Durham Re- gion recipients and the munici- palities that nominated them in- clude Fred Roles by the Town of Ajax, Phyllis Dewell and Frank Lockhart, Municipality of Claring- ton, Regan Hutcheson, City of Os- hawa, Peter Hvidsten and Barb Kathine, Township of Scugog, Allan McGillivray, Brian Buckles and Ian Woods, Township of Uxbridge. Shirley Scott, Judith Barker, and Mary Wood were nominated by the Town of Whitby. The Ontario Heritage Founda- tion is a not-for-profit agency of the Ontario government, dedicated to preserving, protecting and pro- moting Ontario’s heritage. For more information, visit the foun- dation’s Web site at heritagefdn.on.ca. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A5 A/P Heritage foundation honours Durham individuals Calendar can lead to cash DURHAM –– Local residents have a chance to win cash while aiding the Cana- dian National In- stitute for the Blind. By purchas- ing the CNIB 2002 Cash Cal- endar, which fea- tures nature pho- tographs, sup- porters have more than 1,250 chances through- out the year to win a share of $80,000 in cash prizes. Draws are held daily, week- ly and monthly, with a one-time bonus draw for $5,000. The cal- endars cost $20 each. Call 905- 436-7732 for in- formation. PHONE ORDERS ACCEPTED rrs TM FINANCING AVAILABLE WE MAKE ANY SIZE MATTRESS SET UP AVAILABLE DISPOSAL OF OLD SET AVAILABLE FREE 6 MO. LAY-AWAY HOURS AJAX Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10-9 Saturdays 10-6 Sundays 11-4 OSHAWA Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10-9 Saturdays 10-6 Sundays 11-4 PETERBOROUGH Tues.-Thurs. 10-6 Fri. 10-9 Saturdays 10-6 Closed Sun. & Mon. COURTICE Mon.-Wed. 10-6 Thurs.-Fri. 10-9 Saturdays 10-6 Sundays 11-4 Since 1978 Remember, we are the factory.Please visit our website at www.sleepfactory.com Please visit our website at www.sleepfactory.com With Any Matching Mattress Set Purchased •Bed Frames •Pillow Cases •Mattress Pad •Bed Rails •Sheet Straps •Comforter •Layaway •Pillow •Disposal of Old Set •Pillow Protector •Percale Set of Sheets •Local Delivery 4FREE CHOICES COUPON NO PST & GST NO PST & GST 4FREE CHOICES Or LUXURY EXTRA FIRM SUPPORTYR. WAR. 25 $249 Set $419 DOUBLE 309 SET 489 QUEEN 369 SET 549 KING 539 SET 849 ORTHOPEDIC S/E Single Mattress $249 LUXURY SUPPORT $309 Set $489 DOUBLE 379 SET 549 QUEEN 459 SET 609 KING 609 SET 909 ORTHO SUPREME S/E YR. WAR. 30 Single Mattress $309 EXTRA FIRM SUPPORT $469 Set $709 DOUBLE 569 SET 829 QUEEN 679 SET 939 KING 789 SET 1309 TRANQUILLITY S/E YR. WAR. 30 Single Mattress $469 ADJUSTABLE ELECTRIC BED $1289 WITH A BRAND NEW MATTRESS OR BED NO PAYM E N T S NO INTE R E S T For 1 ye a r . See store f o r d e t a i l s . $59 Single Mattress from L-Frame Futon Bookcase Bunk $439$219 Captain Economy $319 Peacock Daybed $169 Metal BunkTwin/Double $249 Feds continue to shun health-care responsibilities To the editor: Re: ‘Health-care editorial misses the mark,’ Dec. 5 letter to the editor from Pickering- Ajax-Uxbridge MP Dan McTeague. Quite frankly, the original assertion about health-care funding in the News Ad- vertiser’s Nov. 25 editorial was the correct one — Ottawa is not paying its fair share in Ontario or the rest of the country. Consider the facts: In the 1970s, health care was funded 50/50 between Ottawa and the provinces. However, federal funding for health care has been significantly reduced so Ottawa now pays just 14 cents out of every dollar. Federal transfers to the provinces for health and social services are less today than they were in 1994 and the Dec. 10 federal budget was no help. Despite the fact Ottawa has more than $170 billion in revenues, there was not one new penny for health care. Health care is a priority for the Ontario government. Our funding for health care has increased by $6 billion since 1995. Health care is also a priority for the peo- ple of Ontario. While the federal govern- ment in Ottawa may disagree with the num- bers, Ontario Premier Mike Harris has clearly stated he is prepared to publicly de- bate the issue with Prime Minister Jean Chretien at any time. It is time for Ottawa to pay its fair share. I would encourage all Ontario MPs to push the prime minister and his finance minister to commit to improve federal funding for health care. Janet Ecker, Pickering-Ajax-Uxbridge MPP NEWS ADVERTISER A Metroland Community Newspaper Tim Whittaker Publisher Joanne Burghardt Editor-in-Chief Steve Houston Managing Editor Duncan Fletcher Director of Advertising Retail/Distribution John Willems Director of Advertising Real Estate/Automotive Eddie Kolodziejcak Classified Advertising Manager Abe Fakhourie Distribution Manager Lillian Hook Office Manager Barb Harrison Composing Manager *** News 905-683-5110 Sales 905-683-5110 Classifieds 905-683-0707 Distribution 905-683-5117 General Fax 905-683-7363 Death Notices 905-683-3005 Sincerely Yours 1-800-662-8423 E-mail shouston@ durhamregion.com Web address durhamregion.com 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax, Ont. L1S 2H5 Publications Mail Sales Agreement Number 1332791 *** The News Advertiser is one of the Metroland Printing, Publishing and Distributing group of newspapers. The News Advertiser is a member of the Ajax & Pickering Board of Trade, Ontario Community Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Commu- nity Newspaper Assoc., Canadian Circulations Audit Board and the On- tario Press Council. The publisher reserves the right to classify or refuse any advertisement. Credit for advertisement limited to space price error occu- pies. Editorial and Adver- tising content of the News Advertiser is copyrighted. Unauthorized reproduc- tion is prohibited. Editorial &OPINIONS NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 14, 2001 We’re both lucky, I guess. I watched the girl, strolling slow- ly along the grassy strip between the roadway and the sidewalk. She was dressed for school and, presumably, headed to class on a De- cember morning. Her clothes were fashionable, the bottoms of her jeans flared, her jacket baggy and new. Her knapsack was slung carelessly over one shoulder and she walked along, perhaps humming tunelessly as she anticipated the day ahead. I was driving in my aging station wagon, travelling to the babysitter’s where my son is dropped off each morning. He was safely belted into his booster seat, observing the world outside and providing a running commentary. I had just completed my turn onto Fieldlight Boulevard when I first saw her. Her head was down as she walked along that grassy strip and suddenly, she stepped out onto the road. There was no glance backward to see if a car, my car, was approaching. She must have felt something, for I had no time to beep the horn, no time to slam on the brakes. She jumped back quickly and our eyes met as I went by, the momentum car- rying the car far beyond what would have been the point of impact. The fear was etched on her beau- tiful young face, her mouth agape, the backpack now falling from her shoulder. I saw her mouth the word ‘sorry’ as a hand came to cover her mouth and she stood there, on the edge of the road, on the edge of mor- tality. I thought about getting out of the car and lecturing this young girl about her carelessness. I wanted to shake my fist in the air and tell her how lucky she was. But the look on her face told me she had learned a lesson that day, that she had a good idea about what was just averted. I kept driving, slowly, watching her figure dwindle in my rear-view mir- ror. Too often in this business, we write about the less-forgiving conse- quences that so often happen in situ- ations like this. Too often, someone I work with has to seek comment from an incon- solable family regarding a young life ended far too soon. Too often, it hap- pens around Christmas. I hope the little girl I saw this week finds everything she wants under the tree Dec. 25. I hope the lesson she learned helps guide her to a life long in years and short in pain. I hope. Editorial e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com Letters to the editor e-mail responses to shouston@durhamregion.com A Christmas hope for a young girl May she receive all she desires and never forget the lesson in our near miss As if local taxpayers didn’t have enough reason to be upset with our regional politicians. Now comes word via a former member of Durham council that it’s possible, just possible mind you, we might have to hand over a huge lump sum in retroactive pay to all former re- gional councillors. The issue has been raised by Brian Nicholson, who served as regional councillor in Oshawa from 1985 until he was de- feated in the 2000 election. Mr. Nicholson, who received a year’s severance pay after his loss, is now smarting at the lat- est plan by regional councillors — the same bunch who gave themselves two separate pay raises inside of a year — to de- velop an retirement savings plan (RSP) that would see the Re- gion (we taxpayers of course) contribute five per cent of a councillor’s pay for each year they serve and a retroactive pay- out of five per cent per year of service to date. Mr. Nicholson maintained the severance package he helped get enacted and which applies to any councillor who serves more than one term, was brought in to take the place of an RSP. He accuses current councillors of essentially double-dip- ping by taking both severance and a pension. Indeed, in light of the exceptional raises the councillors have voted them- selves, it seems they are larding it on a little thick. Don Paterson, the Region’s commissioner of human re- sources, says pensions and severance are mutually exclusive in this case and that the two were never tied together. In light of that determination, Mr. Nicholson feels it would be illegal not to provide the payout to former councillors. That would include all surviving former councillors who have served at the Region since 1974 — think Diane Hamre, Howard Hall, John Aker, Irv Harrell, Doug Dickerson and Jim Witty as just a few examples — and you’re talking about a huge amount of cash. It will make the $250,000 total proposed for current councillors look like a pittance. The payout will be in the millions. Ultimately, what’s the right decision? Should past long- serving councillors receive the same rate of retirement pay as those who’ve just voted themselves the privilege? That may wind up being a decision for a judge to make. In the end, how- ever, it’s the same old beaten up taxpayer, faced with ever-in- creasing municipal and regional tax hikes over the next few years, paying through the nose. Remember these regional councillors come election time. Ask them how they can justify raise upon raise and benefit upon benefit. A/P PAGE A6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Another beating for the good old taxpayer Costs could go sky-high if retroactive pay applies to all former councillors Steve Houston Managing Editor shouston@durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A7 A/P This is the last in a series of monthly features covering waste management is- sues in Durham past, present and future. In this story we look at where we have come from and where we hope to be at the end of the decade. BY JACQUIE MCINNES Staff Writer DURHAM –– In the 1990s our collec- tive conscious slowly awakened to the idea of waste diversion. Residents who had grown up throwing out the whole package — including the wrapping — slowly began to get the hang of the ‘three Rs’: re- duce, reuse, and recycle. Now at the turn of the new millennium, it’s time to take the next step, says Durham Region’s waste manager, Peter Watson. Over the next six years, the Region is hoping to increase its waste diversion out of landfill to at least 50 per cent of all garbage. To do it will mean taking the evo- lution of garbage disposal to the next level. “The way we put out our garbage has changed significantly over the last 15 years from where we essentially put every- thing in a garbage bag that went to the dump,” says Mr. Watson. “Now residents are very comfortable separating card- board, papers, cans and plastic containers into the Blue Box. Fourteen years ago we had no Blue Box. Today we divert 33,000 tonnes of garbage a year.” Last year, the Region brought in $4 mil- lion from those materials that help offset the cost of waste disposal services, he notes.”And we all know no revenue is gen- erated from the sale of garbage,” to land- fill. While Mr. Watson acknowledges he has heard complaints the Blue Box program could go even further, he says really it’s “pretty much at its limit. Certain plastics, there is no market for. We can collect them and process them and bundle and bale them but we really need to have a market. We have to be able to say to the residents ‘the products you put in the Blue Box will be reused and recycled.’That is absolutely essential.” Residents are doing a fabulous job with the program, he adds. There’s more than a 90-per cent participation rate and the qual- ity of the recyclables is very high. But the Blue Box program is just half the equation, he suggests. “The next evolution is food waste. All that kitchen goop generates two products; electricity and compost.” And if there is a use for it then “it makes very little sense to put these things in a hill and bury them forever,” concludes Mr. Watson. The Sierra Club of Canada, an environ- mental watchdog group, agrees the process of using organic waste to create electricity and compost appears to be an environmen- tally-friendly and ideal way to reduce the amount of garbage going to landfill while creating a viable product, says Irene Kock, a Durham-area spokesman for the group. In fact, there seems to be little or no de- bate on the benefits of collecting organic waste out of the garbage stream. The ques- tion, it seems, is getting all stakeholders to agree on how and when to begin. Each of Durham’s eight municipalities is responsible for its own collection while the Region is responsible for the disposal. That system has worked well with tradi- tional garbage pick-up. But if the Region hopes to meet its diversion targets it needs a more cohesive collection system across Durham, says Mr. Watson. But not all municipalities are ready to jump on board with a regionwide collec- tion system. “One of the problems is the governance issue,” Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond says. “We (Oshawa) have a skilled staff and we like the same people serving the same neighbourhoods.” She suggests other municipalities don’t all have the same “philosophy” as the City. Still, she says, Oshawa “has always been flexible and very supportive of recycling projects.” It’s not impossible that the City could look at a composting program, she says. Durham’s citizens cannot afford politi- cians worrying about municipal autonomy on this issue, suggests Rick Johnson, the Region’s works committee chairman. Mr. Johnson, who campaigned more than a decade ago to get dumps out of Pickering, says Durham is “on the verge of a crisis situation” with its garbage and must focus on whatever method will ensure it contin- ues to have control over its own waste management. With the Keele Valley landfill site poised to close at the end of 2002, he sug- gests the less trash there is to take to land- fill the better off residents will fare both economically and environmentally. “If we can continue to divert, there is still the possibility of landfill capacity in southern Ontario,” he says, noting he does- n’t believe it’s in Durham’s best interest to send garbage to Michigan, a route taken recently by Toronto. “The capability is still there for us to achieve diversion and manage our own waste without going south of the border,” he says. “We’ve defi- nitely got to change the way we collect.” In Clarington, Uxbridge, Scugog and Brock that call is about to be answered, says Mr. Watson. The four municipalities, all of which are coming to the end of con- tracts with waste collection companies, have agreed to allow the Region to collect waste on their behalf. Tenders are current- ly being considered but regardless of which company gets the job, there will likely be a three-stream collection system within the next six months in those areas, he says. Residents will be given containers for collecting organic waste, which will be taken to a composting facility. At the same time, all four will introduce a three- garbage bag maximum, a first for Durham Region, he says. If residents want to put out more than three bags, they will have to purchase tags for them. A ‘white goods’ collection is also being introduced to get appliances and scrap metal out of landfill as well in those municipalities. In those communities, Mr. Watson predicts, the di- version rate will soon be well over the 50- per cent goal. Elsewhere in the region, the idea of col- lection innovations is also starting to per- colate. Nine years ago, Coun. Johnson says, he visited Germany where he saw a collection system utilizing a cart to collect three-streams of waste: organic waste, re- cyclables and garbage for landfill. At that time, he says, Durham simply wasn’t ready to embrace such an advanced sys- tem. But times may have changed, suggests his fellow Pickering Councillor Maurice Brenner, who spearheaded that city’s cur- rent pilot project using the carts. In its first month of operation, Coun. Brenner reports the program has been run- ning at a 98 per cent participation rate in the 516 home pilot neighbourhood, and has averaged between 78 and 80 per cent diversion of garbage out of landfill. Coun. Brenner says the system could take Durham well over the top in its diversion goals and get it there much faster than the 2006 objective. But, he adds, “The only way to take this out of the pilot project and implement it citywide is to have volume. We would like to see buy-in from all of the Region.” Although the northern municipalities and Clarington will already have a system in place prior to a possible launch of the carts beyond the pilot area, Coun. Brenner is hopeful Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa can be convinced to join in. Logistically, that may take some politi- cal will, notes Mr. Watson. Ajax’s current collection contract doesn’t expire until 2006 while Whitby and Oshawa will have to decide to retool their municipally-run system. In the end the bottom line just may save the environment, suggests Coun. Johnson. If Durham’s taxpayers “know their taxes will be lower at the end of the day” garbage reduction will become a reality, he predicts. Want a revolution? Durham Region is poised to deal with the next generation of waste management Peter Watson, Durham Region’s waste manager, shows the kinds of garbage that can be recycled, including organic waste, newspapers, aluminum cans, and card- board. The Region is ready to take the next step in its goal to reach a 50-per cent landfill diversion rate by 2006. RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo Area officials predict decisions will hurt industry DURHAM —When it comes to Paul Martin’s at- tempt to restore confidence in the air travel industry, local travel agents are not impressed. “I think it’s overkill,” Micky Jovkovic, owner of Uxbridge Travel Centre, said of measures in this week’s federal budget from the finance minister. “I think we need money spent elsewhere, not on security. I believe in having a strong (cockpit) door and the un- dercover (air marshal) ele- ment but you could cover those two items without spending billions of dol- lars.” The federal government will spend $2.2 billion on air travel security with trav- ellers themselves paying user fees for their upgraded safety. “We feel it’s totally un- necessary,” agreed Pat Schofield, owner of Pullan Travel in Oshawa. “But if they feel it should be done, $1 per tick- et is enough.” Almost three months to the day following the Sept. 11 airborne terrorist attacks on the United States, Mr. Martin’s budget focused on security. Under a new federal air security authority, the Canadian government will take control of airport and airline security throughout the country. The following initiatives are part of heightened safety proce- dures the government says it hopes will help restore confidence in Canada’s ail- ing commercial air indus- try: • Armed sky marshals on-board selected Canadian passenger flights; • Better trained airport personnel to screen passen- gers and carry-on baggage; • New high-tech detec- tion equipment capable of identifying explosives in luggage; • Enhanced policing in airports; and • More secure cockpit doors. The measures will be paid for by air travellers to the tune of $12 per domes- tic flight — $24 on return fares — and double these fees on international trips. “I just sold a ticket to the United States for $189,” said Mrs. Schofield. “But there was $131 in taxes on top of the $189 so if they put another $23 on top of that...” “Even prior to Sept. 11, there was an increase in taxes,” said Mr. Jovkovic. “It is almost criminal the amount of money they (government) take from people who fly. It’s out- and-out gouging. “On a $995 Florida fare, the taxes are equalling the fare. We’ve all become mini tax collectors. It’s lu- dicrous.” What also has Mrs. Schofield upset about Ot- tawa’s new security mea- sures is the issue of pass- ports. “They’ve gone up from $60 to $85... and children must now have their own passports,” she noted. Mr. Jovkovic added that although the new user fees of $12 and $24 may not seem like a lot of money, people rarely travel alone for vacations. “This will hurt travel and tourism,” he said. “People usually travel in twos and threes or fours. So there is a multiplication... it’s gouging.” A/P PAGE A8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Fed’s security-based budget ‘overkill’says travel agent Bandit grabs cash bag PICKERING —A 44- year-old gas station em- ployee lost a fight Sunday with a bandit who took a bank deposit bag and fled in a waiting car. Durham Regional Po- lice said an unknown at- tacker jumped the victim as he was leaving the Sunoco at 1800 Brock Rd. S. at about 11 a.m. During a struggle he was punched in the head several times by the rob- ber, who got away with the bag containing a large amount of cash. The police K-9 unit tracked the suspect to a nearby parking lot, where it’s believed the thief got into a waiting getaway car driven by an accomplice. SPECIALSALE Carrier of The Week If you did not receive your News Advertiser or flyers call Circulation at 683-5117. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 - 7:30 Sat. 9 - 4:30, Sun. 10 - 1 Remember, all inserts, including those on glossy paper, can be recycled with the rest of your newspaper through your blue box Recycling program. For information on delivering your advertising flyers, call DUNCAN FLETCHER at 683-5110. IN TODAY’S News Advertiser ADVERTISING FLYERS BARGAINS * Delivered to selected households only Fri., Dec. 14, 2001 News Advertiser *Asia Hut Pick *Bell World Ajax/Pick/Scar *Canadian Tire Ajax/Pick *Dominion Ajax/Pick *Food Basics Ajax/Pick *Grand & Toy Ajax/Pick *Herbies Ajax *Huntingwood Cleaners Pick *IGA Ajax *Jumbo Combo Ajax *Living Expressions Pick *Loblaws Ajax/Pick *M&M Meats Ajax/Pick *Michaels Ajax/Pick *New Homes Ajax/Pick *Office Place Ajax *Payless Drugs Pick *Personal Edge Ajax/Pick *Petcetera Ajax/Pick *Price Chopper Ajax/Pick *Radio Shack Ajax/Pick *Shoppers Drug Mart Ajax/Pick *Sunvalley Fine Foods Ajax/Pick *Toys R Us Ajax/Pick *Walmart Ajax/Pick *Wheels Scar *White Rose Ajax/Pick *Your Independent Grocer Ajax/Pick *Zellers Ajax/Pick Daniel Friday’s Carrier of the Week is Daniel. Daniel enjoys soccer and rollerblading. She will receive a dinner for 4 voucher compliments of McDonald’s. Congratulations Daniel, for being our Carrier of the Week. Walmart, 270 Kingston Rd. E., Ajax Walmart, 1899 Brock Rd. N., Pick. 135 Kingston Rd., Ajax 222 Bayly St. W., Ajax 1360 Kingston Rd., Pick.THEDURHAMC ATHOL I C DISTRICT SCHOOLBOARDTHE DURHAM CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD JUNIOR AND SENIOR KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2002 Registration will be held the week of January 14-18, 2002. For specific dates and times, contact the school offices listed below. CRITERIA: 1. Children to be registered for Junior Kindergarten must be 4 years of age on or before December 31, 2002. 2. Children to be registered for Senior Kindergarten must be 5 years of age on or before December 31, 2002. 3. Proof of age is to be presented in the form of a Baptismal Certificate and one of the following: Birth Certificate, Birth Registration or Passport. 4. To register your child, one or both parents/guardians must be Catholic and a registered Separate School supporter. PLEASE NOTE: • The format of the Kindergarten Program (every day for a half day or full day on alternate days) will be a local school decision. • Parents are requested to bring available health records on immunization, allergies, etc. • Please contact your local school prior to January 11, 2002 to obtain particular details and/or make arrangements for registration. OSHAWA/PORT PERRY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - P. Pulla, Superintendent of Education Canadian Martyrs C.S.....................................................................................................................(905) 576-0333 Father Francis Mahoney C.S...........................................................................................................(905) 728-5062 Father Joseph Venini C.S................................................................................................................(905) 723-2421 Good Shepherd C.S........................................................................................................................(905) 985-0153 Holy Cross C.S................................................................................................................................(905) 725-5732 Immaculate Conception C.S............................................................................................................(905) 985-0128 John XXIII C.S.................................................................................................................................(905) 723-1991 Monsignor Philip Coffey C.S............................................................................................................(905) 723-4241 Sir Albert Love C.S..........................................................................................................................(905) 728-3971 St. Christopher C.S..........................................................................................................................(905) 725-7672 St. Gregory C.S...............................................................................................................................(905) 725-2924 St. Hedwig C.S................................................................................................................................(905) 728-5521 St. John Bosco C.S..........................................................................................................................(905) 743-6223 St. Joseph C.S.................................................................................................................................(905) 725-6751 St. Michael C.S................................................................................................................................(905) 728-5333 St. Thomas Aquinas C.S..................................................................................................................(905) 723-1921 WHITBY/BROOKLIN/BROCK CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - G. Blake, Superintendent of Education Holy Family C.S................................................................................................................................(705) 426-2961 St. Bernard C.S................................................................................................................................(905) 668-3772 St. John the Evangelist C.S..............................................................................................................(905) 668-4011 St. Leo C.S.......................................................................................................................................(905) 655-3852 St. Luke the Evangelist C.S..............................................................................................................(905) 665-5143 St. Marguerite d’Youville C.S............................................................................................................(905) 666-9301 St. Mark the Evangelist C.S.............................................................................................................(905) 721-2460 St. Matthew the Evangelist C.S........................................................................................................(905) 430-8597 St. Paul C.S......................................................................................................................................(905) 728-7011 St. Theresa C.S................................................................................................................................(905) 668-8261 AJAX/PICKERING/UXBRIDGE CATHOLIC SCHOOLS - C. Hurst, Superintendent of Education Holy Redeemer C.S........................................................................................................................(905) 839-5409 Mother Teresa C.S..........................................................................................................................(905) 426-7064 Our Lady of the Bay C.S.................................................................................................................(905) 839-2532 St. Anthony Daniel C.S...................................................................................................................(905) 427-9610 St. Bernadette C.S..........................................................................................................................(905) 683-0571 St. Catherine of Siena C.S..............................................................................................................(905) 427-6105 St. Elizabeth Seton C.S..................................................................................................................(905) 839-0005 St. Francis de Sales C.S.................................................................................................................(905) 683-3320 St. Isaac Jogues C.S......................................................................................................................(905) 839-1844 St. James C.S.................................................................................................................................(905) 427-3327 St. Joseph C.S., Uxbridge...............................................................................................................(905) 852-6242 St. Jude C.S....................................................................................................................................(905) 428-9304 St. Marguerite Bourgeoys C.S........................................................................................................(905) 831-3651 St. Monica C.S................................................................................................................................(905) 509-6691 St. Patrick C.S.................................................................................................................................(905) 427-2866 St. Wilfrid C.S..................................................................................................................................(905) 427-6225 G.A. Andrews Director of Education M.A. Martin Chair of the Board NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A9 P A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Saving labels PICKERING –– Students at Holy Redeemer Catholic Elementary School joined forces with an area Civitan Club to help sick children. Students collected labels from baby food jars, of which 10 cents from each label is donated to the Hospital for Sick Children. Here, students Cassandra Cometa (left) and Emma Garan display some of the more than 1,650 labels donated to the cause. Having their cake and eating it too? Former regional councillor says new pension plan contradicts past decision BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —A former re- gional councillor is questioning why Durham council will now receive a pension plan on top of a severance package he says was created in lieu of a retirement fund. However, the Region’s com- missioner of human resources said one has nothing to do with the other. “We did a severance in lieu of pension,” said former Oshawa regional councillor Brian Nicholson, who sat on a pension committee last term. Mr. Nichol- son is also upset a compensation package approved by Regional council last week will give cur- rent councillors a five per cent retroactive payout of all their earnings since they began service at the Region. As well, in future, each coun- cillor will receive an additional five per cent of his or her annual pay in the form of an retirement savings plan (RSP) contribution by the Region. Mr. Nicholson said the pen- sion committee determined a re- tirement fund should not be given to councillors, but instead a severance package of one month’s pay for each year of ser- vice, up to 12 months in total, was created. Any councillor elected to at least a second term of council can qualify for the severance pay. Don Paterson, the Region’s commissioner of human re- sources, said the pension com- mittee never tied the issue of pension and severance together in its report. That is why there was no recommendation to elim- inate the severance when the new package was introduced, he said. “It doesn’t say ‘in lieu of,’” said Mr. Paterson. “The report (of the pension committee) says ‘don’t get into pension’,” he re- lated. He does confirm both is- sues were part of the same report but suggested, “It’s not tied to- gether.” The RSP contribution was in- troduced as part of a package to bring those who choose public service as a career more in line with other employees, Mr. Pater- son wrote in a report to council. However, he confirmed, regional staff members do not receive severance pay when they leave the Region. Mr. Nicholson said he also believes the Region may be re- quired to extend the new five per cent retroactive payout to include former councillors who served since 1974,when the Region was formed. There is case law to support that position, he suggested. “If it is going to apply to past years of service, it has to apply to all,” said Mr. Nicholson. However, the Region’s solici- tor Brian Roy said he is unaware of any such precedent. “There are all kinds of pen- sion cases out there,” he said, adding each is usually unique to itself. “I’m not aware of any such case law. A policy was put in place that is not intended to go beyond the 29 current council- lors.” He noted the bylaw is quite specific on that point. Mr. Roy suggested the sever- ance package created last term, and collected by Coun. Nichol- son, is no different than the retroactive pay in that it also ap- plied only to current councillors. Coun. Nicholson said he does not intend to challenge the new bylaw in court himself. However, he suggested, if someone else were to challenge it, and win, the result could cost the Region’s taxpayers far more than the esti- mated $250,000 for the retroac- tive pay. BRIAN NICHOLSON ‘We did a severance in lieu of pension.’ Ontario Power Generation scores better marks in October report card PICKERING –– For the third straight month, six of eight performance indicators set by Ontario Power Generation (OPG) at the Pickering nuclear station were either met or bet- tered. The two targets not reached in October, also the same indicators not met or bettered in August or September, were the nuclear per- formance index and the capabili- ty factor. The monthly ‘report card’ is released by the corporation to make itself accountable to the public. October report card results were as follows, for the first 10 months of 2001, except for mea- surements that are quarterly, as indicated: • In an index reflecting 11 indus- try standard performance mea- sures set by the World Associa- tion of Nuclear Operators (for the third quarter of 2001) - 75.2 per cent, worse than OPG’s tar- get of 76.8 per cent, and short of the industry benchmark of 96 per cent. It is, however, a 0.3-point increase over the second quarter of 2001. • Public safety Level One and Two events reportable to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Com- mission - no reportable events in October, bettering the year-to- date target of three. A Level One event is defined as highly signif- icant and a Level Two event is defined as significant. • ‘Reactor trips’or the number of unplanned automatic reactor shutdowns per 7,000 hours - 0.65, better than the OPG target and the industry standard of one trip per 7,000 hours. • Capability factor or the amount of energy capable of being pro- duced per month as a percentage of perfect performance - 74.3 per cent, worse than the OPG goal of 75 per cent and below the indus- try median of 90.6 per cent. • Radiation dose to the public from both the ‘A’and ‘B’stations - 4.4 microsieverts (µSv), an in- ternational unit of dose, bettering the third quarterly target of 7.5 µSv. The dose is 41 per cent bet- ter than the target and signifi- cantly below the regulatory limit of 1,000 µSv. • Major and moderate pre- ventable spills — zero, meeting the OPG goal of zero. • Industrial Safety Accident Rate, the number of accidents per 200,000 work hours that result in lost work time, restricted-work injuries or fatalities, for Picker- ing ‘A’ - 0.20, better than the OPG target of 0.30,but above the industry median of 0.1. For Pick- ering ‘B’ - 0.18, which is below, or better, than the 0.30 target. • Accident severity rate or the number of days lost for injuries per 200,000 hours worked, on the Pickering ‘A’side - 1.18 days, better than the OPG goal of 3.4 days. For Pickering ‘B’ - 0.52 days, better than the 3.4 target. Unless otherwise noted, all performance results are for the ‘B’side. DURHAM CENTRE (HARWOOD & HWY 2) (905) 428-2363 TOWNLINE CENTRE COURTICE (905) 571-0440 PICKERING MARKET (LIVERPOOL & HWY 2) (905) 831-6258 OSHAWA SHOPPING CENTRE (905) 571-3496 A/P PAGE A10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Affordable housing task force seeks participation from ‘host’municipalities BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —The Region could be getting into the business of building affordable housing, but the process de- pends on Durham’s local municipali- ties joining in, says Roger Anderson. “This document outlines a policy and a process,” the Durham chairman told regional council last week as rec- ommendations from a regional task force were presented. There are no promises in the report but it does create a regional policy to provide a framework for adding to the Region’s current stock of affordable housing if consensus can be reached with a willing host municipality, the chairman said. “This doesn’t say you have to do it,” said Mr. Anderson. “It’s an oppor- tunity.” As of January, the Region must take over from the provincial govern- ment responsibility for administration and maintenance of social housing in Durham. But some Durham politicians are concerned the Region might be biting off more than it can chew if it gets into the building business. “We have to administer (social housing),” said Ajax Mayor Steve Parish. “There is nothing in the legislation I’m aware of that requires us to build it. Before we go down this road we have to look at the fact we’re looking at very large tax increases for the peo- ple in the region” in the coming years, he said, adding, “Affordable housing isn’t cheap.” Mayor Parish suggested the Region lobby the Province to match a new program by the federal government, which is expected to provide $25,000 per unit toward homes geared to low- income families. There are currently almost 5,000 families on a waiting list for subsi- dized housing in Durham. The rental vacancy rate recently dropped from 1.7 to 1.3 per cent. Since 1995 there have been only 170 rental starts, the task force reported. Shirley Van Steen, director of Durham’s housing services told coun- cil, “the primary reason affordable housing is not being built” is builders cannot construct new units inexpen- sively enough to charge market value rents. To recoup a modest profit on the units, they would have to rent them at much higher prices than the market would bear, she said. The task force looked at ways to lower the cost to the builder and there- fore bring the required rent price down. Those recommendations in- clude: enacting a bylaw to allow re- gional fees and charges for planning approval applications to be waived; waiving the regional portion of devel- opment charges; taxing multi-residen- tial properties at the residential rate; and adopting a ‘housing first’ policy for any surplus land. In addition, the recommendations call on local municipalities to waive: fees and charges for planning approval applications, building permit fees, de- velopment fees and charges, parkland dedication fees, storm water manage- ment fees and to adopt official plans and zoning bylaws that will encourage the affordable housing supply. Clarington Mayor John Mutton suggested municipalities need to take a close look at the recommendations and provide feedback to the Region before any further steps are taken in the process. Municipalities have been asked to review the recommenda- tions and comment for a report to go back to Regional council in February. The task force also recom- mended finding surplus land within the Region that could be used for housing projects and pursuing any possible grants or tax credits from the provincial and federal levels of government. “For every $10,000 reduction in the cost to build there is a re- duction of approximately $85 a month,” in rent, Ms. Van Steen re- ported. rrs TM 423 Bloor St. West, Oshawa 905-436-0644 MON.-WED. 9-8, THURS.-FRI. 9-9, SATURDAY 9-5, SUNDAY 10-4 NOT JUST FISHING What’s New This Christmas At 74 997499 24 992499 AND A HUGE SELECTION OF REALLY “SMART” FOOTWEAR 29 992999 WARM AND STYLISH LADIES’ FLEECE COAT BERBER LINING OATMEAL OR BLACK COATS • WATERPROOF SHELLS • REVERSIBLE COATS • 3 WAY PERFORMANCE COATS • ARCTIC PARKAS • DOWN FILLED COATS • FLOATER COATS & SUITS • SNOWMOBILE SUITS • VESTS FOR ALL SEASONS A BRAND NEW CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR “CABIN” CHECK IT OUT Dunham Ladies’ Boot Special Buy For Christmas FOOTWEAR • HIGH PERFORMANCE SOCKS • SLIPPERS • FOOT WARMERS • HIKING BOOTS • BACKPACKING BOOTS • PACK BOOTS • ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR 49 994999 REG. 199.99 99 999999 MISTY MOUNTAIN 3 In 1 All Weather Coat For Men Waterproof Shell/Fleece Coat CLOTHING • HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES • THERMAL UNDERWEAR • POLAR FLEECE JACKETS AND SWEATERS • CARGO PANTS & SHIRTS • FLEECE PANTS • RAIN & SNOW PANTS •SNOWSHOES •TENTS •FOLDING FURNITURE •ICE FISHING •RODS & REELS •BACKPACKS HIGH PERFORMANCE GEAR FOR MEN, WOMEN AND TEENS NO FIRST PAYMENT. NO SECURITY DEPOSIT. ON ALL NEW REMAINING 2001’S & 2002 ECHO’S & COROLLA’S 557 KINGSTON RD., PICKERING THE LARGEST TOYOTA DEALER IN DURHAM! PICKERING TOYOTA (905) 420-9000 TOYOTA COME MEET THE DEAL MAKERS Blair Stewart Sales Consultant James Cho Sales Consultant Leo Chan Sales Consultant Peter Kowal Asst Sales Manager Wayne Turner Gen Sales Manager Clive Harrison Sales Consultant Paul Ostinelli Sales Consultant Tony Cheung Sales Consultant Rick Visconti Sales Consultant Martin Aide Business Manager John Lee Sales Consultant WHITESLIVERPOOLBROCKWE ARE HERE WESTNEYHARWOODHWY. 2 WEST - 401 - EAST TAKE YOUR PICK AT PICKERING 1997 1998 1999 Leasing/financing plans from Toyota Credit Canada Inc. O.A.C.. Offers valid on new 2001& 2002 models leased or purchased by January 2, 2002. License, registration, insurance and taxes extra. Lease includes freight and P.D.E. Freight and P.D.E. not included in M.S.R.P.. Based on 60 mos. walkaway lease at a rate of 6.9% on Echo (Model BT123MB). Based on 48 mos. walkaway lease at a rate of 6.9%, 7.9%, 5.9%, 7.9% and 7.9%. First payment and security deposit due on delivery. Total lease obligation of $13,290, $13,842, $18,977, $20,852, $20,537, $27,027 and purchase option price of $6,306.30, $8,680.80, $12,400.00, $14,374.15, $12,631.20, $18,456.90 based on a maximum of 96,000 KMS. Additional KM charge of $.07, .07, .10, .10, .10, .15 if applicable. Finance example: $20,000 at 1.9%/3.9% per annum equals $571.98/$589.60 per month for 36 months. C.O.B. is $591.28/$1,225.26 for a total obligation of $20,591/$21,225.26. *According to the overseas regulation and compliance department of Toyota Motor Corporation (Engineering administration division). †† No first payment and no security deposit on all new remaining in dealer stock 2001 models & 2002 Echo and Corolla models leased or purchased for a minimum of a 36 month term. (Prepaid leases do not apply). †††1.9%/3.9% no limit purchase financing for up to 36 months available on new 2002 Corolla / 2002 Echo, Sienna, Tacoma, Tundra, 4Runner models. NOT AVAILABLE ON PAY-PER-VIEW 2002 TOYOTA ECHO MSRP $15,015 • Canada’s best selling sub-compact † • Highway fuel consumption rating of 5.2L/100 km (54mpg)†† • 60/40 split rear seat • AM/FM stereo with CD • 1.5 Litre advanced WT-i engine • Tilt steering & power door locks • Intermittent wipers & remote mirrors • 4 Speed automatic transmission 3.9%PURCHASE FINANCING††† LEASE FROM $$199199 PER MONTH FOR 60 MONTHS WITH $1350 DOWN 0.9%PURCHASE FINANCING††† 2002 COROLLA CE PLUS • Winner of the 2001 CAA Pyramid Award for overall vehicle ownership satisfaction* • Power door looks • Advanced 125HP WT-i engine • Air Conditioning • Automatic Transmission • AM/FM stereo with CD • 60/40 split folding rear seat • Remote Keyless entry • Tilt Steering $$218218 MSRP $18,085LEASE FROM PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $2850 DOWN all new $$319319 LEASE FROM 2002 CAMRY LE PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $3665 DOWN MSRP $24,800 • Best selling car in North America*** • 2.4 Litre 157 HP, VVT-i engine • 4 speed automatic transmission with overdrive • Power windows, locks & mirrors • Cruise control/Tilt steering • Air conditioning • AM/FM cassette CD with 6 speakers • 60/40 spilt folding rear seat • Remote keyless entry/Engine immobilizer awd $$329329 LEASE FROM 2002 RAV 4 B-Package MSRP $26,315 PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $4745 DOWN • All new! More power, space & standard features • All wheel drive • 2.0 litre 148 HP, VVT-i engine • AM/FM stereo with CD • Power windows/mirrors/locks • Antilock brakes • Air conditioning 3.9%PURCHASE FINANCING††† $$319319 LEASE FROM $$459459 LEASE FROM 2002 SIENNA CE Plus MSRP $29,335 PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $5540 DOWN The 2001 CAA Pyramid Award for Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction in the Minivan Category • Power windows, locks and mirrors • Dual sliding doors • Sliding third row seat • 3.0 litre 210 hp vvti engine • Low tire pressure warning system • Dual air conditioning • Cruise control • Antilock brakes • AM/FM cassette CD • Cruise control 2002 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MSRP $31,900 awd PER MONTH FOR 48 MONTHS WITH $4995 DOWN • Highest rating for safety by the I.I.H.S.*** • 2.4 litre, 4 cylinder, 16-valve, 155 HP, WT-i engine • 60/40 split rear seat/roof rack • AM/FM cassette CD with 6 speakers • Cruise control/tilt steering • Air conditioning • 4 speed automatic transmission • Power windows/mirrors/locks • Keyless entry/ engine immobilizer VOTEDVOTED BEST IMPORTBEST IMPORT DEALERSHIPDEALERSHIP 5 years in a row5 years in a row NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE A11 A/P 2003DON’T PAY ‘TIL 2003Plus! No Money Down!* No Interest! No Monthly Payments on EVERYTHING in Our Showrooms! DON’T PAY ‘TIL Support Posturepedic Support! Only From Sealy! Seulement de Sealy! Posturepedic Support! Only From Sealy! Posturepedique! AMAZING VALUES THROUGHOUT THE STORE! 4 Piece Bedr o o m Only And No Extr a C h a r g e F o r D e l i v e r y ! • Front surround sound • E-Z feature package • Universal remote control 32" BOXING DAY BONUS! FREE STAND $199 VALUE! WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! 32” Stereo T V Only And No Extra C h a r g e F o r D e l i v e r y ! 4 Head Hi-Fi V C R Only Twin Size M a t t r e s s S e t Only And No Extr a C h a r g e F o r D e l i v e r y ! THE BIGGEST BIG!BIG! BARGAINS O F T H E Our best value Sealy Posturepedic Coronet mattress and boxspring for one incredible low price! BOXING DAY SALEBOXING DAY SALE • Easy Plug & Play operation • Auto clock & channel set • Full function remote with shuttle plus * Double Size Set $549 Queen Size Set $599 King Size Set $899 $899$799 $119 $399 Natural light maple finish bedroom suite includes dresser, mirror, queen size headboard and one night table. Optional Armoire $399 A12 A/P NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 *O.A.C. All applicable taxes and a processing fee of $45 is due at the time of purchase (Eg. $1500 purchase with $45 PF equals an APR of 3.0%). Balance due January 2003. All items available while quantities last. Prices, terms and conditions may vary according to region. Selection may vary from store to store. Pick-up discounts not available on some items. See store for delivery included areas. Not applicable to previous purchases and markdown items. See store for other convenient payment options. Custom orders require 25% deposit. CANADA’S ONLY FURNITURE SUPERSTORES Full Size Lea t h e r S o f a Only And No Extra C h a r g e F o r D e l i v e r y ! 4 CUSTOM COLOURS This lovely 5 piece country set features a 36"x60" table and 4 arrow back chairs. 5 Piece Dinet t e Only And No Extra C h a r g e F o r D e l i v e r y ! OUR LOWEST PRICE EVER! SUPER CAPACITY LAUNDRY TEAM! • 6 wash cycles • 3 temperature settings • 5 drying cycles • Automatic dry control • Drum light PAIR PRICE! Washer & Dry e r P a i r Only And No Extra C h a r g e F o r D e l i v e r y ! YEAR!BIG!BIG! STARTS TODAY!!STARTS TODAY!! Full size 86" wide leather sofa at a price you may not have thought possible! Pillow top seats, arms and seat back in genuine Italian leather. Chair $649 Loveseat $879 $899 $499 $798 NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001, PAGE A13 A/P BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM ––Three decades after his death, Colonel Sam McLaughlin is still taking care of the peo- ple of Durham Region. At a gala donor reception at Colonel Sam’s magnifi- cent Parkwood mansion Thursday, the R. Samuel McLaughlin Foundation donated $5 million to the Durham Regional Cancer Care Centre fund. The cen- tre is expected to open at the Lakeridge Health Os- hawa site in the fall of 2003. “The reason for the large donation is it is a very im- portant and exciting project we think will help many people,” said Christopher Wansbrough, chairman of the McLaughlin Founda- tion. The cancer centre fund- raising campaign also re- ceived a cheque for about $2.2 million from the Cash for Cancer Lottery, bringing the total of public donations to the cancer centre fund to $7.2 million. Community donations for the centre must reach $18.1 million or 30 per cent of its total cost of $60.1 million. Members in attendance were ecstatic about the $5- million bonanza for the can- cer centre fund. “Our hero (Sam McLaughlin) is once again recognized,” said Oshawa Mayor Nancy Diamond at the reception. “Thank you so much for the great appre- ciated gift for Oshawa.” “I think within the next few months we’ll begin construction,” said Judy Spring, chairman of Lak- eridge Health Corporation. “We’re just waiting for the central utilities plan to be approved by the Ministry of Health.” Although Don Blight, chairman of the cancer cen- tre fund-raising campaign, wouldn’t say how much money has been raised for the campaign so far, he did say the amount provided was more than they could have expected or hoped for. Mr. McLaughlin, who was heavily involved in var- ious campaigns to build and expand Lakeridge Health Oshawa over a 60-year span, will be making no more contributions after this one. His foundation, es- tablished in the early 1950s, was designed to finish mak- ing its contributions half-a- century later. That time has now arrived. A/P PAGE A14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 McLaughlin foundation donates $5 million to Durham cancer centre Serving Toronto And Durham Region With Sony Products For Over 46 Years 401 Lawrence Kingsto n R d G&G MorningsideOne of the largest selections of Sony products in stock and on display anywhere. Sony product experts on staff. Authorized Sony sales, service and installation. Great fall specials on all Sony audio video products. Longest standing Sony dealer. •Sony WEGA 32” Flat Trinitron T.V •3-line digital comb filter •component video inputs •Dynamic focus KV32FS13 •DVD/CD Receiver with 6”speaker surround sound system including sub-woofer •Dolby Digital & DTS Decoding •Digital cinema sound •AM/FM Digital tuner DAV-S500 4371 Kingston Rd. West Hill, Ontario M1E 2M9 Ph: (416)282-8111 Fax: (416) 282-6435 www.ggelectronics.com If you are looking at Sony you need to talk to us! *Includes Matching Stand, Delivery, Basic installation & setup $249900DREAM SYSTEM ONLY RANDY SCARLETT* (905) 434-7777 ® Ability Real Estate Ltd. 432-7200 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, NOV. 16, 1-4 P.M. 2 WINDSOR, AJAX MOVE-IN CONDITION - Lovely little home that is perfect for the small family or empty nesters. 3 bedrooms, large living, kitchen and main floor master bedroom. All windows have been updated. Go to Harwood and the Harwood 401 exit and follow the signs. $134,900 AJAX 1050 Dundas St. E. Whitby (905) 683-2135 ROSSLAND RD. HWY#2 DUNDAS ST.GARDEN ST.THICKSON RD.OPEN SUNDAY 12 TO 5 Reg. $279.95 • Dolby Digital AC-3/5.1 ready • 80 watts x 5 surround Power Output • Dolby Pro Logic Decoding • Discrete Power Amplification • Dynamic 5-channel Amplification • SoundField Link • Subwoofer Output • Digital Cinema Sound Studio Mode HOME THEATRE RECEIVER All the convenience of STR-DE575 plus... • 4/8 ohm speaker switching • 3 optical/1 coaxial inputs • 1 optical output • 4/1 audio/video input/output • 3/1 S-Video inputst/outputs HOME THEATRE RECEIVER Reg. $499.99 • Step-up features from STR-V333ES • 120 watts x 5 discrete amplification, 0.05% THD • Component Video In/Out 2/1 • Second Zone Remote • Second Room Audio Output • Analogue Direct Function • Analogue Pureness Control • 4 Optical inputs, 2 coaxial inputs • Front audio/video and S-video inputs • Pre-out connections for front, centre and rear HOME THEATRE RECEIVER Reg. $1199.99 Reg. $699.95 • Separate CD and CD-R/CD-RW drivers • Record from CDs and External sources • 4x speed dubbing function lets you copy a CD in less than 20 minutes with no loss of quality CD-R/CD-RW RECEIVER/PLAYER STR-DE375 STR-DE675 STR-V444ES STR-DW1 $34995$34995 DAV-S500 • DVD/CD/SACD//receiver six speaker system • 280 watts total system power • 2-way Centre and Surround speakers with 2-3/4” full-range drivers • Subwoofers with 7” driver • Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic decoding • Digital Cinema Sound recreates the acoustics of Hollywood dubbing stages • Headphone Theatre mode • Digital amplifier has a compact design with high power output • Digital Tuner with 20 FM + 10 AM presets • 10-Bit video digital-to-analog converter DVD DREAM SYSTEM All the convenience of DAVS500 plus... DAV-C700 Reg. $1199.95 DVD DREAM SYSTEM $99995$99995 • 5-disc DVD/CD/SACD changer for a host of entertainment at your fingertips • Disc Exchanges lets you change 4 discs while playing one • 350 watts total system power • Compound video output Reg. $1699.95 DVD DREAM SYSTEM • 450 watts total system power • 2-way Centre speaker with dual 2: drivers • 3-way Front and Surround speakers with dual 2-3/8” full- range drivers • 4 matching speaker columns • Subwoofers with 8” driver All the convenience of DAVC700 plus... $139995$139995 $24995$24995 $39995$39995 $89999$89999 HTD-DW830S Reg. $699.95 Receiver • 100 watt x 5 • Silver finish • Built-in Dolby Digital and DTS decoder • Sony Brand Universal Remote • 3/1 audio/video inputs/outputs • 15 DSP modes • 2 optical/1 coaxial inputs • Cinema Studio EX A/B/C • 32 bit DSP HOME THEATRE PACKAGE $57995$57995 Includes Home Theatre Receiver, 5 Micro Satellite Speakers and Subwoofer Reg. $899.95 $79995$79995 DAV-C900 Tis The Season For Home Enter tainmentTis The Season For Home Enter tainmentTis The Season For Home Entertainment Fragrant Wishes for Her Visit our website at www.sears.ca Merchandise selection may vary by store; to inquire by phone, check your local phone directory or www.sears.ca for the phone number of the sears store near you. We aim for the utmost accuracy in our advertising and we will notify our customers of any errors as soon as possible. Not all items, colours and sizes in this circular have been offered for sale in all Sears stores across Canada. Unless otherwise stated regular prices quoted are the regular prices offered in Sears retail prices. Due to system restrictions, the cash register price for clearance merchandise may occasionally be lower than the ticketed or signed price; customers will be charged the lower applicable price. Prices do not include home delivery. Sale prices end December 24th 2001. Pickering Town Centre OSCAR DE LA RENTA HOLIDAY GIFT WITH PURCHASE This Oscar scented white frost candle is your gift with a purchase* of $65 or more from the Oscar de la Renta fragrance collection. 60 ml Eau de Toilette Spray $65. WHITE DIAMONDS ELIZABETH TAYLOR This gold-toned bracelet watch is your gift with any purchase* of $60 or more, before taxes, from the WHITE DIAMONDS or PASSION fragrance collections., Eau de Toilette Spray, 50 ml. $60. COOL WATER GIFT WITH PURCHASE With a purchase* of $50 or more from the COOL WATER MAN or COOL WATER WOMAN fragrance collections, receive this 5-piece gift as shown. GIVENCHY HOLIDAY BONUS 4 glamorous miniatures and a Hot Couture Purse Spray. Yours with a purchase* of $55 or more from the GIVENCHY women fragrance collection. A $205 value. 50 ml fragrance sprays from $63 to $69 each. ORDER: RO884 V121V1 1 1 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE A15 A/P Three-year ‘business plan’ provides map for future DURHAM —Described as a commitment to main- taining “excellent service de- livery”, the Durham Regional Police Service has adopted its first-ever official ‘business plan’following months of in- ternal and public consulta- tion. The 2002-2004 plan, ‘Planning together for a safer community’, will serve as a blueprint for police service delivery during the next three years and is based on four key goals dubbed ‘CARE’ - communication, administra- tion, response and employee support. Each goal is supported by tailored objectives, action plans and performance mea- sures designed to enhance service delivery and improve communications, internally and with the public, spokesman Dave Selby said. The plan, which is re- quired under new adequacy standards set out by the Province, was created fol- lowing public consultation meetings with more than 4,000 citizens and police ser- vice members last year. As well, 50 community groups shared their ideas about im- proving service delivery in Durham. “Every good police ser- vice stays in touch with the citizens it serves. That’s why this business plan is so im- portant — it keeps us in step with community needs and establishes an ongoing process for public input,” said Bob Boychyn, chairman of the Durham Police Ser- vices Board, which has for- mally adopted the three-year strategy, effective Jan. 1. The document’s executive summary says the nine objec- tives, 13 performance mea- sures and 35 action plans out- line steps to improve service delivery immediately and “make it more even respon- sive in the future”. Geographically, Durham is the largest region in the Greater Toronto Area, cover- ing 2,463 square kilometres. With a population of 531,000, the region has grown the past five years at an average rate of 2.3 per cent. Under the section of re- sponse, the business plan aims to improve the use of manpower — the force will have 707 uniform officers and 206 civilian employees as of Jan. 1 — through a se- ries of objectives and steps, said Chief Kevin McAlpine, calling the document a com- mitment to residents to “keep the community safe through the delivery of excellent po- lice services”. Steps include streamlin- ing court preparation; report- ing and administrative tasks; annually reviewing officer deployment; re-evaluating investigative resources, struc- tures and capacities and im- plementing any recommen- dations by the end of 2003; and creation of a three-year investigative resource plan. The plan also calls for re- gional “crime, call and public disorder” analysis. The 24-page document is available online at www.po- lice.durham.on.ca. A/P PAGE A16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Durham police show they CARE KEVIN McALPINE A commitment to ‘keep the community safe.’ BOB BOYCHYN ‘Keeps us in step with community needs.’ We’ve Got Your Size Sizes 4-15 Widths AA-EEE PICKERING TOWN CENTRE • UPPER LEVEL • SEARS WING MADE FOR WALKING Doctors claim walking is the BEST exercise you can do. Do it in a great support system by by Rockport. PICKERING OPTOMETRIC CLINIC Dispensing Frames and Contacts Pickering Medical Centre 1885 Glenanna Road, Suite 212 Pickering, Ontario L1V 6R6 905-839-5303 905-683-1175 Dr. E. Gillezeau, Dr. M. Fitzsimmons Dr. L. Voisin, Dr. C. Wang Lab On Premises EUREKA®VACUUM CLEANERS Eureka CV 137 Heavy Duty Model $$4994999999 A Plus Vacuum & Home Systems (National Bank Plaza) PICKERING 905-837-56411848 Liverpool Road Mon-Fri 9:30-6, Sat 9:30-4:30 416-292-8919 Authorized Dealer • Maximum 8,000 sq. ft. home - 240 ft. tubing • Supports up to 16 inlets! • 13.5 amps, 1513 watts maximum eletctrical • Power enough for 120’ of tubing! • 3 stage 137” suction motor • 6 gal (30L) dirt capacity • 5 year warranty Fun For The Entire Family Pick your own Christmas Trees Enjoy a real tradition Hayrides • Refreshments • Free Tree Baling • Craft Shop • Ample Parking Weekends 9 to 5 ~ Fridays 11-5 Choose from 30,000 Groomed 6’-14’ Scotch Pine • White Spruce & White Pine FRESH PRE-CUT BALSAM and FRASER FIR$2OFF with this ad Townline ASHBURN BROOKLIN HWY #12Myrtle Rd.6 Km North1 Km NorthDurham Road #23 (Lakeridge Rd.)ROLLING MEADOWS TREE FARM To Port PerryNorth Hwy No. 7 To Markham & Pickering To Whitby & 401 4 Km 4 Km 2.5 Km Ashburn Rd.OPEN: Fri., Sat., & Sun. from Dec. 1st to Dec. 23rd Rolling Meadows Tree Farm 662 Townline Rd., 1 Mile North of Ashburn Village NO FRILLS – FRIDAYS For more information call (905) 655-8939 Remember to dress warm and bring a saw. Visit the Gift Shop & support the local Scouting at the refreshment stand. TODAY’S LIFESTYLE Always Your Best Value! No Need to Wait... BOXING WEEK Sale Prices...NOW! SO YOU CAN RELAX ON THE 26th PLUS...THIS WEEKEND! DON’T PAY UNTIL 2003 ENDS SUNDAY, DEC. 16th on approved credit, please ask for details!00543721PICKERING SHOWROOM 1099 Kingston Road. Just North of Hwy. 401. Heading East...Take Whites Rd. (Exit 394). North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn right. Heading West...Take Liverpool Rd. (Exit 397) North of Kingston Road (Hwy 2.) and turn left. (905) 420-8402 Open Mon., Tues., Wed. & Thurs., Fri., 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays 12 noon to 5 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A17 A/P Keeping schools open will cost us funding: Board Durham staff, trustees continue to wrestle with accommodation plan BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —Keeping open four schools slated for closure would have a $13.5-million im- pact on the public school board’s draft building plan, forcing the cancellation of several projects, trustees heard last Tuesday night. The Durham District School Board is wrangling with a new, three-year system-wide accom- modation and school improve- ment plan, to take effect next month. Citing a provincial funding formula that forces their hand, staff has proposed closing Epsom, Valley View, Lord Durham, Parkside, R.A. Hutchi- son, Cannington and H.W. Knight public schools to maxi- mize provincial dollars for new pupil places in the $89.05-million plan. Staff also recommends a new high school in Whitby, four new elementary schools in Brock, Os- hawa and Ajax (2), six elemen- tary school additions, and addi- tions to Uxbridge Secondary School and Dunbarton High School. Facilities superintendent Jack Massie and trustees said a Tues- day accommodation plan meeting went very well. “(Staff) went through the ra- tionale of the new schools we had proposed...and went through the rationale to give them an under- standing of why we selected the schools for additions,” he said. With trustees set to hear pre- sentations from school communi- ties on Monday and Tuesday, Mr. Massie says the board is “running out of time” to approve the plan on Dec. 17th, as originally planned. He said the Province is open to extending its year-end deadline and Mr. Massie said he has been assured that funding would not be jeopardized. After Scugog Trustee Martin Demmers floated the idea, Mr. Massie provided trustees with a scenario in which five of the schools recommended for closure were kept open, reducing the available funding to $75.5 mil- lion. If that happened, Mr. Massie’s report states, the plan to convert Exeter High School in Ajax into an elementary school would be off the books. One of three new elementary schools proposed for Oshawa and Ajax (2) would not occur, and additions to Valley Farm Public School in Pickering and Cadarackque Public School in Ajax would be removed from the plan. A proposed new school in Brock Township would go ahead, as the closure of Cannington and H.W. Knight public schools would leave Brock without an el- ementary school. But, that new Brock school re- mains a question mark for some trustees. “I won’t support a plan that has (a new Brock Township school) in it,” Whitby Trustee Doug Ross said in an interview. He said the three other new el- ementary schools in the draft plan are higher priorities than the Brock project. “The new pupil places in all of the accommodation plan are a higher priority,” said Trustee Ross. “In my mind, when it comes right down to it, these schools were earmarked because of growth.” He said a new school is not needed in Brock, though he would support upgrades to the schools there. Ajax Wards 1 and 2 Trustee Marilyn Crawford said the pro- posed Brock school appears to be “a pressure point” in the plan. “I’m not suggesting that we don’t do it, but that is going to cost money because the two schools close but don’t pay for a new school,” she said. Trustee Crawford agreed with her colleague that the new Ajax and Oshawa schools in the draft plan are to accommodate growth, unlike the Brock school. Trustee Crawford said it’s im- portant for the board to hear dep- utations first on Monday and Tuesday night before crafting any alternate or amended plan. Some of those deputations, she pointed out, may come from schools not in the draft plan that want to be included. Trustee Crawford noted that Pickering High School, one of the most overcrowded in the region, is not in the plan. While it has been suggested that the school would appear in Part 2, in the fourth or fifth year of the plan, she noted there’s no guarantees that that would take place. “We just have to be able to jus- tify where our dollars are going to our constituents,” said Trustee Crawford. DOUG ROSS Some schools ‘earmarked because of growth.’ JACK MASSIE School board is ‘running out of time.’ A/P PAGE A18 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Durham’s emergency standards already ‘high’ BY JACQUIE McINNES Staff Writer DURHAM —New provincial standards for emergency-preparedness probably won’t mean much of a change in Durham, suggests Ivan Ciu- ciura. “The standard is high in Durham Region,” said the Durham Emergency Measures Office (DEMO) director. Specific details on the proposed legislation, introduced last week, have not yet been released, said Mr. Ciuciu- ra, adding it is difficult at this point to say what, if any, changes will be re- quired to Durham’s emergency plan- ning. However, he said, because Durham is host to two nuclear facilities, there are detailed protocols in place in all the region’s municipalities so any new standard, to be implemented across the province, is likely being met or ex- ceeded already. The legislation is being introduced to “ensure that municipalities, fire- fighters, police and other emergency workers — the first ones on the scene in most emergencies — are as prepared as possible to handle the challenges they would face in the event of a seri- ous emergency,” said Ontario Solicitor General David Turnbull. The Emergency Readiness Act is expected to: • Require municipalities, Crown ministries, agencies, boards, commis- sions and other branches of govern- ment to undertake a risk assessment and “infrastructure identification process” to develop an emergency plan, train personnel and educate the public; • Provide municipalities with con- sistent standards for emergency plans and exercises; and • Establish a central repository for emergency plans at Emergency Man- agement Ontario (currently known as Emergency Measures Ontario). The new legislation would build on a post-Sept. 11 law already introduced by the Province that includes: • A doubling of the EMO budget to improve the Province’s emergency pre- paredness and support municipalities with emergency planning and training; • Building new facilities at the On- tario fire and police colleges for more general and specific training; and • Investing in training for volunteer community response teams. Install now, pay later with low monthly payments OAC Save up to 40% on your gas bill! Buy a new Furnace and SAVE$$$ 905-427-5551 *Maximum value of purchase $1,000. Some exceptions apply, see in-store for details. This Saturday - stores are open late for your Christmas shopping convenience! sale the bigger better Doorcrashers are available while quantities last and exclude Bay Value, Outline & just-reduced items. Off our regular prices unless otherwise specified. scratch & save an extra 5%to 25% on sale items Excludes: furniture, mattresses, major appliances & electronics 10 - 60 % more chances for higher discounts! fewer exclusions! more products storewide! more chances to win your purchase*free! super scratch & save on regular, clearance& merchandise! scratch TURN EVERYDAYSHOPPING INTO REWARDS. Earn points at all Hudson’s Bay Company(HBC) family of stores-The Bay,Zellers,Home Outfitters,Déco Découverte or hbc.com COLLECT POINTS FASTER WITH YOUR BAY, HBC OR ZELLERS CREDIT CARD. EARN 25 BONUS POINTS WITH ALMOST EVERY DOLLAR YOU SPEND shopping is good this Friday Dec., 14th to Sunday Dec., 16th save 60% •10 Kt. & 14 Kt. gold bangles & bracelets •ToGo™terry & velour towels save 50% •diamond earrings & pendants •Sony cassette Walkmans Reg. $119.99 Sale $59.99 Available in red & yellow save 40% all men’s Jones New York dress shirts & ties save 40% •women’s wallets Excludes Samsonite ‘special buy’ $19.99 wallets •women’s scarves, gloves & hats save 30% all men’s socks Excludes Bay Value, Outline® Jockey & “3 for” sock programs These doorcrashers make the perfect gift! Saturday, Dec.15th only 8 a.m.-10 a.m. With test scores all around us, parents shouldn’t restrict their focus BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —What’s a par- ent to think? Depending on what set of stu- dent test scores they viewed over the past month, Ontario students are either among the best in the world, struggling mightily with the new Grade 9 curriculum, or, in the case of Grade 3 and 6 stu- dents, making slow but steady gains, though roughly half are not meeting the provincial stan- dard of a ‘B’-equivalent grade or better. “It’s very confusing because we seem to be getting a whole series of different messages,” said Bev Freedman, the Durham District School Board’s pro- grams superintendent. International test results of 15-year-olds released last Tues- day show Ontario students near the top of the world class in read- ing, science and mathematics. The Program for International Student Achievement (PISA) testing of 32 countries found only Finland performed better in reading, while three countries outscored Ontario in science,and just two did better in math. “Ontario has a relatively strong performance relative to the other jurisdictions involved,” said Rick Jones, project manager of international and national as- sessment for Ontario’s Education Quality and Accountability Of- fice, of the PISA numbers. “It gives me some confidence that Ontario students will be compet- itive.” But unlike the provincial as- sessments, the PISA tests were not based on the Ontario curricu- lum. Ms. Freedman suggested therein lies part of the answer for parents: Ontario students are doing well when compared to students around the globe, but not keeping up with students in some other provinces. In the international test scores, Alberta students consis- tently scored better than their peers in Ontario. She said On- tario’s education reforms have been based on changes that have already occurred in other coun- tries and provinces, especially Alberta, where standardized test- ing and higher standards are not new. “Obviously, what the Province is saying is where we are is not good enough, we want to be closer to the Alberta model, hence the higher standards,” she said. That higher bar was indicated in the Grade 9 test, where rough- ly half the students in the acade- mic stream, intending to go on to college or university, achieved at the provincial standard or better. In the applied stream, pupils not expecting to move onto post-sec- ondary education, less than 14 per cent of students were able to meet or surpass the standard. Ms. Freedman predicted lower Grade 9 results and was surprised the percentages were as high as they were. The public board’s scores were 44 per cent in the academic stream and 11 per cent in the applied stream. “The group we were worry- ing about are the students in the applied courses,” she said. Ms. Freedman has said she supports the new curriculum but that it needs some “tweaking” in places. She believes the low ap- plied stream percentage indicates that is one such area. The applied students take different courses than their academic peers, but in math “it’s not a much easier course”, she said. Mr. Jones said it’s important to realize the context in which re- sults are presented and not to focus on one set of numbers to see how students are doing. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A19 A/P A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Getting back to giving PICKERING –– Staff at the Chiropractic Centre for Optimum Health has been busy in recent weeks collecting toys to make Christmas a lit- tle brighter for needy families in the community. Marking the success of their drive are (back row, from left) Francine Dallaire and Pat Nar- dini. Front row, from left are Amanda Balsdon, Dana Lowe, Joanne Miethke and Candace Seymour. Keep them all in context Online at durhamregion.comBEV FREEDMAN ‘Whole series of different messages.’ News Advertiser Billboard December 14, 2001 FRIDAY, DEC. 14 ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity Group holds a 12- step recovery meeting each Friday starting at 8 p.m. at Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all types of addictions, including co-de- pendency. Call Jim in the evenings at 905-428-9431. CARDIAC REHABILITA- TION:Everyone is welcome to attend classes hosted by the Cardiac Rehabilitation Organization every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. at 1 McGrig- or St., in Oshawa. Topics are diabetes, angina, stress, heart conditions, arthritis and Fibromyalgia. For more infor- mation call 905-404-2691. ALLERGIES:The Durham Region Anaphylaxis Support Group meets at 7:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month in Ajax. There’s support for those dealing with life-threat- ening allergies. 905-686- 3018. TUESDAY, DEC. 18 PARENT SUPPORT:A local group under the umbrella of The Association of Parent Support Groups Inc.meets in Ajax every Tuesday at 7:15 p.m. for parents of kids in- volved in drugs, alcohol, run- ning away, dropping out of school, crimes and parent abuse. Call 416-223-7444 or 1-800-488-5666 for location or information. HEALTH WORKSHOP:Ajax Family Chiropractic offers a free, Half-Hour to Health Workshop every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.at 145 Kingston Rd. E., Unit 13 (across from Cost- co, behind McDonalds).Seat- ing is limited so call 905-426- 4116 to reserve a seat or for more information. INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE STARTS DEC. 11 900 Hopkins St. at Burns Whitby (905) 668-3192 SAVE 20% to 75% Just In Time for Christmas SAVE 20% TO 50% Everything in-stock is specially priced All in-stock Glass Doors, Tool Sets Wood holders and Accessories VERMONT CASTINGSVERMONT CASTINGSVERMONT CASTINGS REGENCY • VALORREGENCY • VALORREGENCY • VALOR MAJESTIC • JOTULMAJESTIC • JOTUL HERITAGE • PACIFICHERITAGE • PACIFICHERITAGE • PACIFIC • WOODSTOVES • WOOD INSERTS • CHIMNEYS • GAS STOVES • GAS INSERTS • PIPES • PELLET STOVES • ELECTRIC • LINERS • ELECTRIC STOVES • WOOD FIREPLACES • DOUBLE WALL • COOKSTOVES • GAS FIREPLACES • FITTINGSSale Gift Wrap, Decorative Tins, Chocolate, Novelties, Sports Prints, Sportswear, Candles and More!! Christmas Warehouse formerly the Panda Sale Open 7 Days a Week till Christmas Mon.-Wed. 9am-6pm Thurs. & Fri. till 8 pm Sunday 12 - 5 pm Cash or Interac Accepted Low, Low Prices Boxing Week Sale Starts Now in Discovery Bay Plaza Westney Rd. S., Ajax South of Sun Valley Fine Foods For All your Christmas Needs EVERYTHING MUST GO! A/P PAGE A20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Dinner is being served AJAX –– Magwyers Pub in Ajax is feeding a group of special guests this Sunday at its third annual Gift of Giving dinner. Working with community and social groups, Magwyers invited a group of Durham residents out for a festive meal. As well, patrons at the pub donated Canadian Tire money, which was used to purchase gifts for the occasion. Getting ready to serve up a hearty meal are (from left) Greg Walker, Pauline Lang, Sheila Shunda and Joe Parish. Boys Choir sings in the season DURHAM –– The Boys Choir of Durham will pre- sent a Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 16 at Knox Presbyterian Church in Os- hawa. Guests include The Upper Canada Boy Choir and Pine Ridge Brass. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for students and $20 per family and are available at the door. The church is located at 147 Simcoe St. N. Literacy group hosts workshops DURHAM — Orientation and training work- shops will be held for people inter- ested in becoming classroom and one-to-one adult literacy tutors. The Literacy Network of Durham Region is hosting the workshops to pre- pare volunteers for working in classroom set- tings. It is also a prerequisite for one-to-one train- ing. After com- pletion on the workshops, vol- unteers will re- ceive a certificate of participation. Orientation dates are Monday Jan. 14, Wednes- day Jan. 16 and Monday Jan. 21. There is a $10 fee. One-to-one train- ing dates are Wednesday Jan. 23, Monday Jan. 28 and Wednes- day Jan. 30. There is a $35 fee. You must reg- ister and pay for the workshops in advance. Call 905-725- 4786. COMPUTERS Computer Hardware & Software Sales, Service & Installation Phone: (905) 837-1330 Toll Free: 1 (866) 728-3588 Fax: (905) 837-1394 http://www.pc-tek.ca sales@pc-tek.ca We offer computer, notebook, monitor & printer repair & upgrade services. Data Backup & Recovery. Network Implementation & Management. On-site service & support. 5 LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOUNO JUST SAY MONEY DOWN, NO PAYMENT & NO INTEREST FOR 6 MONTHS! Some restrictions apply. See store for details. OAC 800MHz $680.00 866MHz $690.00 933MHz $700.00 1.0GHz $720.00 1.6GHz $990.00 1.7GHz $1025.00 1.8GHz $1060.00 2.0GHz $1435.00 1.0GHz $715.00 1.2GHz $740.00 1.4GHz $775.00 XP 1600 $825.00 401 Bayly Street 1648 Bayly Street, Pickering, ON L1W 1L9 Brock Rd.Over 40 Programs and Games with Every System Purchase FREE 56K V-90 Modem 10/100 Network Card 17” KDS Monitor Windows Keyboard Mouse/Mouse Pad 120 Watts Speakers USB/COM/Parallel Ports Over 40 Free Games & Programs One Year Parts & Labour Warranty ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Affordable Solution $695.00 Don’t Pay for 6 Months OAC Intel Celeron 850MHz Amptron Integrated Motherboard 256MB SD-RAM 20GB ATA-100 Hard Drive 52X CD-ROM 3” Floppy Drive 32MB AGP Video 16 Bit Sound ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ •Intel PIII Processor •Non-Integrated PIII Motherboard with DDR/SDRAM Support •256 MB SDRAM •20GB ATA-100 Hard Drive •50X CD-ROM •ATI Rage 16MB AGP Card •56K V-90 Modem •On-board Sound •10/100 Network Card •3” Floppy Drive •USB, COM & Parallel Ports •Windows Keyboard/Mouse/Pad •180 Watts Speakers •2 Year Parts/3 Year Labour Warranty •Intel Pentium 4 Processor •Intel 845 Chipset Mainboard •256MB RAM •40GB ATA-100 Hard Drive •50X CD-ROM •ATI Expert 2000 Pro AGP 32MB Video Card •56K V-90 Modem •On-board Surround Sound •10/100 Network Card •3” Floppy Drive •USB, COM & Parallel Ports •Windows Keyboard/Mouse/Pad •Subwoofer Speakers •Norton Antivirus 2001 •2 Year Parts/3 Year Labour Warranty •AMD Processor •Gigabyte Mainboard •256MB RAM •20GB ATA-100 Hard Drive •50X CD-ROM •ATI Rage 16MB Video Card •56K V-90 Modem •10/100 Network Card •On-board Surround Sound •3” Floppy Drive •USB, COM & Parallel Ports •Windows Keyboard/Mouse •120 Watts Speakers •2 Extra System Fans •One year parts & Labour Warranty PIII SPECIAL PENTIUM 4 SPECIAL AMD SYSTEM CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Heavy Duty Sewing Machines UNDELIVERED SCHOOL ORDER Service Centre ® REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF THE SINGER COMPANY LIMITED 11 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa 905-433-1140 WITH THIS AD $299.00 4 DAYS ONLY! *Optional Case $39.95 Heavy Duty - FREE ARM Front DROP IN BOBBIN Other machines at similar savings WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, CASH & CHEQUES Singer Sewing Machine company ordered these machines in anticipation of LARGE SCHOOL SALES. Due to budget cuts, these sales are undelivered. These Deluxe Singer Sewing Machines must be sold. All machines are heavy duty and sew on all fabrics, denim, canvas, upholstery, nylon, vinyl and silk. These sewing machines are manufactured by Singer Sewing Machine Company. Your choice while supply lasts. All merchandise subject to prior sale. These machines EVEN SEWS ON LEATHER! These machines are new with a 25 year warranty. With these 2001 machines you just set the dial and see magic happen, straight sewing, zigzag, buttonholes (any size); invisible blind hem, monogram, satin stitch, embroidery, applique, sew on buttons. MON. -FRI. 9 TO 8 SAT. 9-4 OPEN SUNDA Y 11-5 FOR THIS SPECIAL EVENT Pickering Town Centre Sunday Dec. 16th - 10:00 am - 7:00 pm Monday Dec. 17th - 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Tuesday Dec. 18th - 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Wed. Dec. 19th - 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Thurs. Dec. 20th - 10:00 am - 11:00 pm Friday Dec. 21st - 10:00 am - Midnight (Midnight Madness) SaturdayDec. 22nd - 8 am - 11:00 pm Sunday Dec 23rd - 9:30 am - 7:00 pm Monday Dec. 24th - 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Tues. Dec. 25th - CLOSED XMAS DAY Wed. Dec. 26th - BOXING DAY 8:00 - 9:00 PM Hours View from the Chair(lift) By John Martin Did you hear the lat- est news? According to a major U.S. ski publication, skiing is cool again. Boy, I can't tell you what a relief that is. Imagine if you will, one of your favorite activi- ties was at one time un- hip, the horrors you say. Many a sleepless night has been spent wondering if Huey Lewis was right when he said that it was Hip to be Square. I would like to thank Ski Magazine because of you folks I awaken each morning more refreshed due to the worry free sleep I now enjoy. In all seriousness though, when was the last time you went out and made some turns? Was it last year, or perhaps it was the year before that. Or was the last time you were out on the slopes anything neon coloured was popu- lar? If that is the case what has been keeping you away? Here in Canada we are pretty much guaran- teed cold, winter weather for at least 4 months a year. So you have several options available to you. You can run inside, lock and bolt the door and not come out until sometime in early April or you can take advantage of all that winter has to offer. Skiing or snowboard- ing is a great way to get through the winter and unlike other winter sports, it is something that you can do as a group or fami- ly, with a couple of friends or just by yourself. We here in Southern Ontario are quite fortunate as we are just south of a major snow- belt. Northstar Ski Club provides you with some- thing more; no worries about winter driving. Just jump on the bus and sit back and enjoy the ride to the hill. Once at the hill, you can enjoy your day on the slopes with your friends from Northstar and then at the end of the day jump back on the bus and enjoy your ride home. You can visit such resorts as Mount St. Louis/Moonstone, Blue Mountain, Talisman as well as Beaver Valley, Devil's Glen and new this year, Holiday Valley in New York. Northstar also has its own Snow School. So if there is an area of your skiing or boarding that you need some help with, let one of our pros help you become the skier or boarder that you've always wanted to be. In addition to our weekly day trips, Northstar is also making weekend trips to Tremblant and Mount Ste. Anne in Quebec as well as a week trip to Sun Peaks Resort in Beautiful British Columbia. So there you go, what are you waiting for? Make this the year you rediscover skiing or even try something new like snowboarding. Reawaken that child within and let's make winter fun again. Northstar Ski Club - who are you skiing with this year? John Martin is the General Manager/Snow School Director of the Northstar Ski Club Let it snow ! Predict the date of the first big snow fall (at least 2 inches) at Skyloft and WIN Open to public Weekdays. Private on Weekends for Members. (905) 649-5160 www.skyloft.com 722 Chalk Lake Road W., Uxbridge. 1km west of Lakeridge Resort TRIAL MEMBERSHIP OFFER $700Just& Annual dues Your family skis as members for the 2001/2002 season. We’ll freeze the current membership initiation fee until you decide by Feb. 15,2002. Call for details. NON MEMBERS SEASON PASS OFFER Good Monday thru Friday including night skiing LIMITED NUMBER OF PASSES LEFT FOR FAMILIES ONLY ADULT $109 TEENS $89 CHILDREN $59 Tickets Now Available Ladies Ski Day Jan. 11/02 Mens Ski Day Feb. 1/02 New Year’s Party Al Capone’s Surprise Birthday Party • Tickets limited • Dinner • Theatre • Dancing Some Tickets Still Available Close to Home Your Gift of a LifetimeYour Gift of a LifetimeYour Gift of a Lifetime SKI SOME OF THE FINEST RESORTS IN ONTARIO, QUEBEC & NEW YORK WEEKEND GETAWAYS TO TREMBLANT & MONT STE. ANNE WEEK LONG TRIP TO SUN PEAKS IN BEAUTIFUL BRITISH COLUMBIA SOCIAL EVENTS NORTHSTAR SKI CLUB NORTHSTAR SKI CLUB Who are you skiing with this year? For More Information call John Martin at (905)430-8878 or email at northstar@spanit. com Season Starts Jan. 6, 2002 Our first trip is to Holiday Valley, NY Call today for details Northstar Ski Club We’re Making Winter Fun Again!!! Let it snow ! Predict the date of the first big snow fall (at least 2”) at Skyloft Ski Club and WIN A Family Season Pass at Everyone who fills out a ballot will receive a 2 for 1 pass to Skyloft Name: Address: Phone #: Date Of Snow Fall: Mon. - Fri. & Night Skiing •Pants, Jackets from (NFA, 686, Misson 6, Quicksilver) •Goggles all on sale •Snowboard packages •Snowboard & Cycling Videos $500$500 OFF Snowboard Tune-Up With This Ad •All 2001 models priced to go •Unicycle LAYAWAYS •GIFT CERTIFICATES WWW.STARPAGES.COM/NORTHERNCYCLE NORTHERN CYCLE Bikes & Boards 889 Westney Rd. S. Ajax • 905-619-8875 OPENOPEN Saturday. 10-5 Sunday 12-4 THIS WEEKENDTHIS WEEKEND $12999 10-60% Off10-60% Off $12999 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE A21 A/P Ten Helpful Hints for a Great Skating 1.Ensure skates pro- vide good ankle support and fit well. Good skates are as important to a child as good shoes. 2.Helmets should be CSA approved and fit snugly. 3.Skate guards should always be worn while not on the ice. 4.Always dry blades with a cloth after each use, and do not place skate guards back on skates while storing them as this will cause rusting. 5.Skates should always be sharpened as soon as they are pur- chased. 6.Never remove toe picks from figure skates. 7.Re-sharpen skates after approximately 20 hours of skating. 8.Layers of clothing is a good idea, and allows you to remove some of the clothing should your child be too warm. Once a child is cold, it is very dif- ficult for them to warm up while on the ice no matter how many layers you put on. 9.Mitts or gloves are a must! 10.Never allow a child to have gum or candy in their mouth while on the ice. Advice from Meredith Youmans, Assistant Director Skyloft Snow School High performance alpine skiing and snowboarding requires you to be strong, agile, and oh yes, very flexible. Physical preparation and pre-season dry-land training can enhance your physical abili- ties to perform, develop your self-confi- dence and help prevent injury on the slopes. To be prepared this season and to improve your physical condition, I rec- ommend the following simple exercises: 1. Always remember to warm-up to increase flexibility. Activities may include: - Leg Stretchers - Toe Touchers - Body Benders - Back Stretches - Arm Windmill 2. Skiing all day requires endurance. Activities may include: - Aerobics to Music - Circuit Training - Multi-Purpose Obstacle Courses - Jogging 3.Skiing down steep, moguls, or ter- rain parks requires strength. Activities may include: - Push-Ups - Sitting Tucks - Jump Rope - Leg Lifts 4.Skiing in balance prevents those terrible falls. Activities may include: - Walking up and down ladders - Balancing on one leg - Crawling between rungs - Jumping through tires So to everyone, dig out those old touques and goggles, make sure your ski suit still makes you look good and visit your local ski shop for that pre-season ski tune. I look forward to seeing everyone on the slopes this season! Advice From The Slopes Coaching Committed to Excellence learn skateto edges EDGESDirector, Janice Cook, Member of the Coaching Association of Canada (Level 3 Certified) Member of Skate Canada, Children and Adult Skating Programs in Durham Region for the past 4 years Art Thompson Arena, Pickering • Luther Vipond Arena, Brooklin • Ajax Community Centre, Ajax PROGRAMS AVAILABLE AT THREE LOCATIONS 10 Week Programs Available for Winter Sessions Ten Levels of Instruction from Introductory to Advanced For More Information Call 905.831.1271 Visit us at our website for program information, start dates, times and to download a copy of our registration form Register Early as classes fill up very quickly www.edgeslearntoskate.com winter sessions Parent & Tot (2-5) Preschoolers (2-5) Learn to Skate (4-16) Learn To Figure Skate (Rec.) Hockey Skating Skills Dev. Adult Learn to Skate *NEW* BROOKLIN Synthetic Ice Location Opening early 2002 CHRISTMAS CAMP ~ Dec. 26, 27, 28 ~~ 9:30-12:00 TAKING JAN. 2002 REGISTRATIONS NOW www.3.sympatico.ca/k.i.shaw Fax 905-655-9288 Call today. Limited Spaces Available. Visit our website for program information. Register by phone, fax or e-mail. 905-655-3600 OR 905-831-7111 Ajax/Pickering News Advertiser Best Business Award Readers' Choice Awards 1999 Let it snow !Predict the date of the first big snow fall (at least 2 inches) at Skyloft and WIN A/P PAGE A22 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 SNOW SCHOOL Great Programs for Ages 3 & up! Just minutes from home! HOLIDAY CAMP STILL AVAILABLE Jan. 1 - Jan. 4 LESSON PROGRAMS Jan. 5 & 6th and runs for 8 sessions to Feb. 23 and Feb. 24! Book now! WED. LADIES DAY PROGRAM Wed. Jan. 9 - Wed. Feb. 27, 8 sessions. Call & find out why Skyloft is the obvious choice for winter fun and fitness! CALL (905) 649-6524 Skyloft Snow School has without a doubt the best ski & snowboard lesson programs around! WHY? • Better value • Superior Terrain • Lower Student/Instructor ratios • Less Crowded Hills • New Lodge & Beginners area SNOW SCHOOL LESSON PROGRAMS NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE A23 A/P Seniors not getting aid they’re entitled to, says Longfield DURHAM —A federal gov- ernment committee has tabled a report about low-income seniors not receiving financial support and it wants action taken within a year. The Guaranteed Income Sup- plement: The Duty to Reach All addresses a longstanding problem of thousands of seniors who don’t receive the support. Whitby-Ajax MP Judi Longfield tabled the re- port on behalf of the Standing Committee on Human Resources Development and the Status of Persons with Disabilities. The chairman of the commit- tee, Ms. Longfield said some se- niors aren’t receiving the supple- ment even though they are enti- tled. “The committee was very sur- prised to learn that Human Re- sources Development Canada, the department responsible for se- niors’ income support programs, has known about this problem for at least eight years, during which time very little action has been taken to address this serious problem,” Ms. Longfield said. “The committee will, in all likelihood, revisit this issue sometime next year as the com- mittee has requested a govern- ment response to its recommen- dations and has also recommend- ed that HRDC report to Parlia- ment by October of 2002 outlin- ing the progress it has made to address this very important prob- lem,” she added. The Guaranteed Income Sup- plement is a means-tested pro- gram designed to raise the stan- dard of living among the most needy Canadians. Ms. Longfield noted no one is sure how many eligible seniors aren’t receiving the supplement, although the committee did hear there are at least 270,000 people entitled to receive it. The committee also found the problem of eligible persons not receiving aid extends to such pro- grams as Spouse’s Allowance, Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan. There are a number of reasons why seniors aren’t getting the aid, including a lack of awareness of the program and eligibility re- quirements, and an application process and form that are unnec- essarily complex, she added. In its report, the committee made seven recommendations, including the development of an automatic notification system to let all potential recipients know of the program, prior to their 65th birthday. Others include immedi- ately simplifying the application form and developing an automat- ic process to renew the support year to year. There are also recommenda- tions on retroactive payments and occasional income. * Some conditions and restrictions apply. Subject to credit approval. See your branch for details. ®Registered trade-mark of CIBC. TM Trade-mark of CIBC. T he y’re sitting on $100,000 – no, not the couch CIBC Home Equity Advantage.®As part of our commitment to bring you simplified products and services, we are offering you a Home Equity Advantage Loan or Line of Credit. Get the money you need for those big expenses – and for a limited time, we’ll waive the set-up fees.* Smart Simple Solutions.TM CIBC. It’s time. TM Offer ends December 31st, 2001. Visit your branch or call 1-800-465-CIBC (2422). The angelic voices of children from across Durham Region once again celebrated the magic of the season in Pickering Town Centre’s 7th Annual Choirs Festival. The much-anticipated event wrapped up Saturday, Dec. 8 with the Choirs Festival Grand Finale in Pickering Town Centre’s Food Court area. Ecole Corpus-Christi from Oshawa earned a first place finish and will receive a trophy for its school. Pickering Christian Senior Choir from Ajax placed second, while Father Joseph Venini, also from Oshawa, placed third. With the participation of 36 choirs, the event has been recognized as one of the largest choir festivals in Canada. The festival kicked off Tuesday, Dec. 4 and showcased the talents of more than 2,500 grade school students to an appreciative audience of several thousand shoppers, parents, grandparents and friends. “This is what Christmas is all about,” says Chris Couch, Marketing Assistant of Pickering Town Centre. “Just listening to their angelic voices is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit.” The annual event is tremendously popular with the community, the retailers and with the customers of Pickering Town Centre. It focuses on the performance opportunity and the spirit of the holiday season, rather than the competition between choirs. Participating schools included: * From Pickering: Bayview Heights, Frenchman’s Bay, Gandatsetiagon and William Dunbar Public Schools, St. Isaac Jogues, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and St. Monica Catholic Schools, Blaisdale Montessori School; * From Ajax: Applecroft, Duffin’s Bay and Southwood Park Public Schools, Mother Teresa and St. Patrick Catholic Schools, and Pickering Christian School; * From Whitby: Kathleen Rowe and Leslie McFarlane Public Schools, St. Bernard and St. Theresa Catholic Schools and Whitby Montessori School; * From Oshawa: Stephen G. Saywell Public School and Father Joseph Venini, St. Gregory and St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Schools and Ecole Corpus-Christi; * From Uxbridge: Uxbridge Public School; * From Scugog: Scugog Christian School. Students from all choirs will receive a Certificate of Participation and a commemorative lapel pin. The 12 finalists were Leslie McFarlane, Scugog Christian, Stephen Saywell, Ecole Corpus-Christi, Pickering Christian Primary Choir, Father Joseph Venini, St. Bernard, St. Monica, Pickering Christian Senior Choir, Whitby Montessori, St. Marguerite Bourgeoys and Frenchman’s Bay Primary choir. A live CD was recorded at the Grand Finale and is available from participating schools as a fundraiser. “The purpose of the CD production is to commemorate this annual event and aid the schools in their fundraising efforts,” says Doug Pettigrew, founder, By the Kids for the Kids Choirs Festival Canada. “Every choir who performed is a winner,” says Lorna Murphy, Marketing Director of Pickering Town Centre. With continued support of its local community, it has funded the festival for the past six years. “Pickering Town Centre recognizes its role as a ‘community centre’ for many people in Durham Region,” says Murphy, who describes the event as “an inspirational concert, appealing to the child in all of us. The Choirs Festival brings back the magical feeling of the season. “We are very proud to host such a special holiday event.” Pickering Town Centre wraps up the 2001 Choirs Festival First Place, Ecole Corpus Christ, Oshawa Second Place, Pickering Christian Senior Choir, Ajax Third Place, Father Joseph Venini, Oshawa A/P PAGE A24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 The following new movies are being released at cinemas in Ajax and Picker- ing this weekend or next Wednesday: LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING STARTS WEDNESDAY Starring Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Liv Tyler, Christopher Lee. Directed by Peter Jackson. The Lord of the Rings will collec- tively retell the story of Frodo Baggins who embarks on a classic hero’s quest in which the smallest of beings changes the course of the future with the vastness of his courage. Baggins battles Dark Lord Sauron to save Middle-Earth from the grip of evil. Frodo and The Fellowship embark on a desperate journey to rid the Earth of the source of Sauron’s greatest strength, the One Ring, a ring of such power that it cannot be destroyed. His extraordinary adventures across the treacherous landscape of Middle- Earth reveal how the power of friend- ship and courage can hold the forces of darkness at bay. (Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas, Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre) NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE Starring Chyler Leigh, Chris Evans. Directed by Joel Gallen. What a year at John Hughes High! The WASP football squad almost went all the way — into the cellar that is, when quarterback Jake Wyler (Evans) made an errant pass (was he blindfolded?) and Reggie Ray racked up his umpteenth concussion. Things perked up at a dazzling year- end prom, however, where conjoined twins Kara and Sara Fratelli were crowned prom queen... make that queens! Other highlights (and lowlights) of the eventful year included a nasty toi- let explosion that ‘dropped in’ on Mr. Keller’s English class, Ricky’s pathetic ‘10 Things I Love About Janey Briggs’ poem, Jake’s failed seduction of Janey with a human whipped cream sundae, and JHH’s own impromptu pre-prom musical extravaganza! And who could forget Janey’s (Leigh) apprehension by police after Jake’s moving serenade of Aerosmith’s ‘Janey’s Got a Gun’? The big news: Janey, sporting her usual glasses, pony- tail and paint-covered overalls and hon- ing “her art” was the object of a bet be- tween Jake and smarmy Austin that she could not be turned into prom queen material. One bodacious makeover later and...well, you know how it turned out. (Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas, Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre). VANILLA SKY Starring Tom Cruise, Penelope Cruz, Kurt Russell, Cameron Diaz. Directed by Cameron Crowe. Snowboarding through life, David Aames (Cruise) appears to lead a charmed life. Handsome, wealthy and charismatic, the young New York City publishing executive’s freewheeling ex- istence is enchanting, yet he seems to be missing something. Like the pointillism of an Impres- sionistic landscape, a life can appear to be entirely different when examined closely. In one night David meets Sofia Ser- rano (Cruz), the girl of his dreams, and loses her by making a small mistake. Thrust unexpectedly onto a roller-coast- er ride of romance, comedy, suspicion, love, sex and dreams, David finds him- self on a mind-bending search for his soul and discovers the precious, ephemeral nature of true love. (Cineplex-Odeon Ajax 10 Cinemas, Famous Players Pickering 8 Cinemas - Pickering Town Centre). For a complete listing of what’s play- ing on area movie screens, contact your local cinema. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE B1 P Entertainment NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 14, 2001 Recycle me! Lord of the Rings comes to life Let the News Advertiser entertain you! The long-awaited film version of ‘The Lord of the Rings’ comes to theatres in Ajax and Pickering next Wednesday, featuring plenty of curious characters out to save Middle-Earth. 905-426-6242 OPEN Mon. - Fri. 9 A.M. - 9 P.M. Sat. 9 A.M. - 6 P.M. Sun. 12 - 6 P.M. SPY GAME Brad Pitt 1:05, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 AA AA K-PAX Kevin Spacey 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 PG Frightening Scenes,Coarse Language THE ONE Jet Li 1:05, 3:15, 7:05, 9:15 AA RIDING IN CARS WITH BOYS Drew Barrymore PG1:00, 3:20, 7:00, 9:20 Mature Theme, Substance Abuse 13 GHOSTS Matthew Lillard 1:05, 3:05, 7:05, 9:05 AA 905-420-S H O W 416-444-F I L M 1095 KIN G S T O N R D . , P I C K E R I N G SATURDA Y & S U N D A Y M A T I N E E S DOMESTIC DISTURBANCE John Travolta 1:00, 3:10, 7:00, 9:10 AA LIFE AS A HOUSE Kevin Kline 1:00, 3:15, 7:00, 9:15 AA Coarse LanguageHEIST Gene Hackman 1:05, 3:15, 7:05, 9:15 AA Coarse Language, Mature Theme OUT COLD David Denman Crude Content 1:05, 3:05, 7:05, 9:05 Coarse Language, Mature Theme FAMOUS PLAYERS BIG SCREEN! BIG SOUND! BIG DIFFERENCE! w w w . f a m o u s p l a y e r s . c o m OSHAWA 905-433-3843 OSHAWA CENTRE 8 905-433-3843PICKERING 8 PICKERING TOWN CENTRE BEHIND ENEMY LINES (AA) not recommended for children, violence Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 1:45, 4:50, 7:15, 9:50; Tue 1:45, 4:50, 7:15 BLACK KNIGHT (PG) Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 2:00, 5:00, 7:45, 10:15; Wed, Thu 2:00, 4:50, 7:45, 10:15 HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE (PG) frightening scenes Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:20; Wed, Thu 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 MONSTERS, INC. (F) Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 12:15, 2:30, 4:45, 7:10, 9:20; Wed, Thu 5:00, 7:10, 9:20 NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE (AA) course language, sexual content, crude content Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 1:00, 3”15, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45; Wed, Thu 1:10, 3:15, 5:20, 7:30, 9:45 OCEAN’S ELEVEN (NO PASSES) (PG) mature theme Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 1:30, 4:45, 7:20, 10:10; Wed, Thu 1:45, 4:45, 7:20, 10:20 Special Advance Screening of THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tuesday discount pricing is not in effect (NO PASSES) (STC) Tue 10:00, 10:15 SPY GAME (AA) mature theme, coarse language Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon 7:40, 10:20; Tue 7:40 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (NO PASSES) (STC) Wed, Thu 12:00, 1:00, 4:00, 5:00, 8:00, 9:00 VANILLA SKY (NO PASSES) (AA) sexual content, coarse language, not recommended for children Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tues 12:30, 4:00, 7:00, 10:00; Wed, Thu 12:30, 4:15, 7:15, 10:10 BEHIND ENEMY LINES (AA) not recommended for children, violence 10:35 HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER’S STONE (PG) frightening scenes Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 12:00, 1:00, 3:30, 4:30, 6:45; Wed, Thu 12:10, 12:40, 1:15, 3:45, 4:20, 4:50, 6:45, 7:25, 9:55 MONSTERS, INC. (F) 12:15, 2:50, 5:15, 7:30, 9:50 NOT ANOTHER TEEN MOVIE (AA) course language, sexual content, crude content Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 12:20, 2:45, 5:00, 7:20, 7:50, 9:40, 10:20; Wed, Thu 7:50, 10:20 OCEAN’S ELEVEN (NO PASSES) (PG) mature theme Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue 12:50, 1:30, 4:00, 4:40, 7:10, 7:45, 10:00, 10:30; Wed, Thu 12:50, 1:30, 4:10, 4:40, 7:10, 7:45, 10:00, 10:30 Special Advance Screening of THE LORD OF THE RINGS Tuesday discount pricing is not in effect (NO PASSES) (STC) Tue 10:00 THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (NO PASSES) (STC) Wed, Thu 12:00, 4:00, 8:00 VANILLA SKY (NO PASSES) (AA) sexual content, coarse language, not recommended for children 12:30, 3:45, 7:00, 10:10 P L A Y LPA A C E DRIVE THRU Pickering 1099 Kingston Rd. 905-831-2665 I am writing this article from my office at the store today instead of my home office because I’m going to sample the product I want to write about. My wife Sherry and I each have a desk and they face each other in this office and one wall is all floor to ceiling windows. As I look out onto Kingston and Dixie I see no snow at all. As a matter of fact it’s mild for this time of year. It makes me think of desser ts! It’s lunch time and Sherry has gone to help on the front counter. From the monitors in our office I can see a number of mothers with their kids placing orders, some of the office staff from upstairs and some customers I don’t recognize. I’ll go out shortly and walk around introducing myself and asking if everything was satisfactory. What about a TRIPLE FUDGE BANANA SPLIT? As I look around the store at the back I see all kinds of varieties of chocolate. Some in bags and some in cans. We go through a huge amount of chocolate at this store. No one makes chocolate like International DQ. Twice a week an eighteen wheeler tractor trailer delivers a huge payload to our store. We not only have our trademark chocolate sauce but we also have two kinds of chocolate fudge. Cocoa fudge and our world famous hot fudge. They are so rich that one spoonful would be enough for me (not!) First I open the spindle and form three perfect mounds of soft serve in the DQ dessert dish. Then I pump COCOA FUDGE on the first mound, HOT FUDGE on the second and another pump of COCOA FUDGE on the third mound. My mouth is watering. Quickly I cut a banana in half and place one half on each side and then take a chilled bag of whipped topping called “ON TOP” and squeeze, out our four perfect florets of whipped topping. OOhh that looks good. As I eagerly plunge my spoon down into the COCOA FUDGE I try to get fudge, soft serve and some banana together and then I swish it through the whipped topping. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year that is good! Now for a small extra charge we can sprinkle your choice of three different nuts on top. Spanish peanuts, crushed peanuts or pecans. WOW! or you can have any combination of our three varieties of chocolate you want. THE TRIPLE FUDGE BANANA SPLIT THIS DOESN’T APPLY TO OUR REGULAR BANANA SPLIT. IT MUST HAVE 3 CHOCOLATE TOPPINGS (YOUR CHOICE) TO QUALIFY. NUTS EXTRA. NUTS CAN’T BE COMBINED. YOU DON’T NEED A COUPON. 1/2 PRICE TRIPLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE BANANA SPLIT Expires Dec. 25.01 Eve Extravaganza Prime Rib Dinner Deluxe Hors d’oeuvres Dancing D.J. Late Night Sweet Table Open Bar Hats & Horns Champagne Church St. S. At Bayly, Ajax Annandale Golf & Country Club incl. taxes & gratuity$100 per person L.L.B.O. regulations apply. We are a smart serve facility! LEAVE YOUR WALLET AT HOME! Reservations call 905-683-3210 A/P PAGE B2 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Georgia on their mind Gospel group The Parker Trio plans a move south of the border BY LAUREN McKEON Special to the News Advertiser PICKERING —Local Christian gospel group The Parker Trio is preparing to bid bon voyage to its Pickering home. The group members, who already spend 75 per cent of their time recording and touring in the United States, have reached a decision to hang their hats there full-time. While the three profess their love for Canada, they admit their decision to relocate to either Georgia or Ten- nessee was mostly spurred by higher demand and opportunity. “The U.S. has a greater population and better venues,” said Warren Park- er, who makes up the group with his wife Shannan (lead and alto vocal artist) and Vanessa Young (soprano vocals). He added, “It’s in order to sur- vive.” Yet, like touring in the U.S., which he confessed is full of both “good times and bad times”, moving won’t be an entirely easy experience. “We’re going to miss a lot of peo- ple,” said Mr. Parker (tenor vocals, piano, guitar and harmonica), adding “It will change our entire lifestyle.” When the group leaves, which won’t be until Mrs. Parker, an Ohio native, receives full Canadian citizen- ship in the coming year and a half, they’ll also be leaving behind many fans who have time and again voted the Parker Trio as their favourite in Canadian Christian music group. In fact, at the latest Canadian Gospel Music Association Covenant Awards, the group walked away with favourite vocal group of the year ho- nours for the second time in a row, and favourite song for its U.S.-re- leased single ‘With Wings as Eagles.’ Mr. Parker succeeded in winning favourite instrumentalist for the fifth straight year. “It’s a great honour,” said Mr. Parker, “Each year is every bit as ex- citing as the first.” Mrs. Parker also received a nomi- nation for favourite female artist, and the trio was in contention for top southern gospel album and southern gospel song. Even through all the perks of win- ning music awards and the tiring times of touring and moving to a new country Mr. Parker retained a clear outlook. “We wouldn’t do it if we didn’t like it... if we didn’t feel the calling,” he said. A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Remembering real angels DURHAM –– Brian Perks gently touches an angel on a tree decorated to remember lost loved ones. Mr. Perks lost his daughter, Brenda Jo-Ann, on Dec. 24, 1991. The Angels Tree of Light was decorated at the Durham District School Board office as part of a pro- gram by the local chapter of Bereaved Families of Ontario. Cullen Gardens lights up Christmas nights DURHAM ––More than 100,000 lights are shining at Whitby’s Cullen Gardens and Miniature Village for this year’s Festival of Lights. The festival includes giant light sculptures, sequenced motion light displays in the form of a Christmas train and a sleigh ride through the woods. Buildings, trees and minia- tures are trimmed with lights. The village includes a tiny Santa Claus parade, with more than 20 floats, down Main Street. Other attractions include ‘A Jour- ney to Bethlehem,’ with seven life- sized scenes from the first story of Christmas. Live donkeys and sheep are in- cluded in the nativity scene. The rooms of Heritage Lynde House are decorated to present the story, ‘’Twas the Night Before Christmas’. Nightly entertainment is presented on the Tea Room stage at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. Friday nights are Kids Nights, with children 12 and younger admit- ted for $3.99 each. The festival runs until Jan. 6. Midway RidesMidway Rides Petting ZooPetting Zoo ComedyComedy MagicMagic World MusicWorld Music Arts & CraftsArts & Crafts 6 Days 6 Days • Buttons $10 to December 30, $15 on December 31 • All-Day Unlimited Ride Passes $10 • Prices include GST • Groups (20 or more) 416-341-2255 • FREE admission and rides for children 5 & under! www.firstnight.toronto.com $1 of each button sold at any Toronto Public Library supports their services for children Admission Buttons & Programme Guides available at any branch of the Toronto Public Library. Buttons and Ride Passes available at SkyDome Gate 7 and all Ticketmaster outlets. Call Ticketmaster at 416-870-8000 or buy online at www.ticketmaster.ca. of FUN!of FUN! AT SKYDOME – DEC 26th to 31st, 2001 AT SKYDOME – DEC 26th to 31st, 2001 BUY YOUR ADMISSION BUTTONS & RIDE PASSES EARLY! NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE B3 A/P Read up online at durhamregion.com Offer up a special pint this holiday season DURHAM —Canadian Blood Services is asking local residents to help ensure a sufficient blood supply is maintained over the holidays. The organization’s ‘Best Gifts’ campaign, which is part of the ‘Roll up your Sleeves, Canada!’ challenge, aims to collect 105,000 units of blood nationally by the end of the year. To help meet the goal, Canadian Blood Services Toronto and region has set a goal of more than 22,000 units. Currently, only three per cent of el- igible Canadians donate each year, ac- cording to Canadian Blood Services. As well, the demand for blood is ex- pected to rise eight per cent for the next several years. There is a clinic in Pickering Thursday, Dec. 27 at the Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Rd., from 1 to 8 p.m. in the O’Brien Room. Other clinics in Durham are as follows: Dec. 17 at the St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 1100 Mary St. N. in Oshawa, from 3 to 8 p.m.; Dec. 24 at the Whitby Royal Canadian Legion Hall 112, 117 Byron St. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Dec. 31 at Five Points Mall, 285 Taunton Rd. E. in Oshawa, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To book an appointment to donate blood or for more information, call 1- 888-2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) or visit a Web site at www.bloodser- vices.ca. Group effort brightens Christmas for families DURHAM —Students, teachers and General Motors employees are doing their part to make Christmas brighter for less-fortunate families. GM employees, led by retiree Sharon Clark, a volunteer with the Durham Children’s Aid Society (CAS), donated funds to provide food and gifts for 40 families (including 166 children) associated with CAS this holiday. Meanwhile, students and teachers at Courtice Secondary School, Donevan, Eastdale and McLaughlin collegiates in Oshawa, Bellwood, E.A. Fairman and F.M. Heard public schools in Whitby, Elizabeth B. Phin Public School in Pickering and Valley View Public School in Ajax have orga- nized drives for food and gifts for CAS families. Last year, CAS provided hampers for 300 families and 659 children. To donate food vouchers, new, un- wrapped gifts and diapers to this year’s hamper program, call Barbara Clarke at 905-433-1553 ext. 2284 or drop off items weekdays at 555 Ross- land Rd. W., Oshawa. Happy Holidays from the Region of Durham’s Works Department! For information on how to trim your holiday waste call 905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 or e-mail us at recycling@region.durham.on.ca So you finally finished your shopping (even if it is boxing day). Here’s to small victories (905) 428-9767 Canadian Home Leisure Home & Leisure Centre Brock Rd. & Hwy. 401 Pickering Next door to DeBoers Visit Our Showroom OFFER 5 pc. Dinette Sets www.toronto/homeleisure.com $39800$39800 Casual Dining Sets, Counter & Bar Stools, Plus Patio Furniture SPECIAL from 5 pc. Dinette Sets HUGE selection HUGE selection for the holidays HomeSweetHomeHomeSweetHome available at Brittons We are inviting you to visit our store. Our gifts add a modern unique touch, which is accented with style and shape. From “KROSNO” crystals uniquely cut imported from Poland, handmade cushions in various colours, shapes and styles, wall mirrors with a style all their own, glass photo frames, brass antique candle holders with glass globes from India and wine bottle chillers and other items to add to your Christmas gifts. Markington Square Markham & Eglinton , Scarborough 416-283-0159 •Beautiful •Unique •Elegant BRITTON’S To add a modern touch or a gift to beautify your home. An invitation... With each purcase over $50 receive a gift. “Your Vacuum Superstore” since 1985 AJAX 905-428-8227 29 HARWOOD AVE. S. PICKERING 905-509-1661 375 KINGSTON RD. .Hwy 2 Hwy 401 HarwoodWestneyHwy 2 401Rougemount WhitesRepairs, Parts, Bags, for Any Vacuum. FREE ESTIMATES Central Vacuum Clean up for Santa Complete Electric Package $529 Whisper Quiet Muffler Included Bonus Gift Car kit with purchase $99 $49 Professional Installation 3 Inlet Kit If Needed Most homes “You Get It All” A/P PAGE B4 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Home Sweet HomeHome Sweet Home ADVERTISING FEATURE Homestyle Carpet from Carpet-Towne Flooring Centre If your going to visit any town soon it should be Carpet-Towne. Visit their show- room and discover a wide selection of the finest in carpet, hard- wood and vinyl flooring as well as a beautiful selection of area rugs. One of the featured lines at Carpet-Towne is their Homestyle line. Exclusive to selected stores, you’ll find every- thing from cut pile sax- ony to twist, berber and sisal designs. You’ll also find a great selection of StainMaster carpet. From Casual Comfort to Urban Contemporary and Classic Elegance you’ll find just the right style to compliment your decor. Designed for casual browsing, the show- room is staffed by friendly knowledgeable experts who will answer your questions and help you choose the best flooring for each room in your home and at a price you can afford. Visit Carpet- Towne in Pickering at 469 Kingston Rd. (905) 831-2111 or Whitby at 419 Dundas St. E. (905) 665-0760. From Casual Comfort to Urban Contemporary and Classic Elegance you’ll find just the right style to compliment your decor. ‘tis the Season For...Put a new floor under that treePut a new floor under that treeGift Certificate Gift Certificate Gift Certificate Gift Certificate DO NO T P AY UNT IL2003 DO NO T P A Y U N T I L 2003 “The easiest Christmas shopp i n g you could ever do ” – simply ordered ov e r t h e phone with a credit c a r d ! **offered on t h e items in the a d o n l y Minimum pu r c h a s e $750.00, $2 5 A d m i n F e e . Dupont S t a i n m a s t e r 55oz $3 .75 p.s.f. (with Tita n p a d, i n s t all e d ) All I n - s t o c k Area R u g s 100’s t o c h o o s e f r o m Ceramic (various in-st o c k s p e c i a l s ) Uniclic Laminate Wood Floo r $2 .99 p.s.f. Mannington Vi n y l Aurora $2.25p.s.f.Ceramica $3.25p.s.f. $5 .99 p.s.f. (6 colours) Hardwood Preverco 3/4 " by 3" Sale prices in ef fect until Januar y 5, 2002 Sale prices in effect until January 5, 2002 Pickering Home & Leisure Centre Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. Pickering Tel: (905) 428-8981 Stoney Creek Decor Centre 410 Lewis Rd., #8, Stoney Creek Tel: (905) 643-8989 Pre-Holiday Savings! 15% off all bedroom sets, dining sets and decorative accessories NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B5 A/P Province provides $2.72 million to Kinark preschool services in Durham BY CRYSTAL CRIMI Staff Writer DURHAM —Families with autistic children received a ray of hope this week. The Province announced fund- ing Monday of $2.72 million for Kinark Child and Family Ser- vices to expand programs for autistic children in a catchment area that includes Durham Re- gion. Kinark is responsible for ad- ministration of a preschool autism program, which started in November 2000. “My friends used to say to me, ‘What’s wrong with Tyler?’ and now they say, ‘What’s happened to Tyler?” said Martin Thomason, a Pickering man whose six-year- old son is autistic. “We could never go to a restaurant because we’d always be concerned he would get very upset and we would never know when that would happen. “One of the biggest problems with the autistic is with social in- teraction. They’re very afraid of people, and Tyler, when he used to see people he didn’t know very well, used to cry for hours. This morning (at the cheque presenta- tion) with all those strangers in the room he was OK. “That really adds to the quali- ty of family life.” Mr. Thomason recalls taking his son shopping and having peo- ple give him dirty looks or com- ment on Tyler’s crying and be- haviour. “That happened so often to me when he was young that it’s a ter- rible thing to say, but you actual- ly get used to it,” he said. “Recently what’s happened, and I’m just tickled pink about this, is Tyler’s playing with other children and he was just in a cou- ple of things recently and they (other people) had no idea he was disabled.” In 2000-01, Preschool Autism Service helped about 12 to 15 children from Durham. With the additional funding, Kinark hopes to serve twice as many. The program offers intensive behavioural intervention to chil- dren as well as training programs for parents. The intervention is designed to meet the needs of each child and can be delivered through home, preschool, or day care. Service is provided by a trained therapist and varies from 15 to 40 hours a week, using a set of scientific learning strategies. The goal of the program is to teach children enough so they can be put into typical classes when they hit school age. Despite the small number of children in Durham currently in- volved in the therapy, there are about 100 on the waiting list. On average, the cost of services per year is about $50,000. “It’s hard to say to a family it’s a matter of funding,” said Kinark executive director Peter Moore. “This extra money will allow us to provide more therapy and ser- vices.” Tina Molinari, parliamentary assistant to the minister of com- munity and social services, said the Province is dedicated to help- ing children with autism. “Research has shown early in- tervention programs help children achieve levels they were not able to achieve before,” she said. “We’re seeing a definite differ- ence.” For more information about the autism early invention pro- gram in the region, contact Ki- nark Child and Family Services in Durham at 905-433-0241, 1- 888-4-KINARK or visit www.ki- nark.on.ca. A/P PAGE B6 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Autism funding doubles for program Please recycle me!WAREHOUSE SALE Christmas Décor, Stackable Boxes, Teddy Bears, Dolls and unique decorative accents HEART & HOME is a manufacturer and wholesaler of country primitive décor and craft supplies. December 16th - 19th 10am - 3pm 1885 Clements Road, Unit#260 Pickering, ON L1W 3V4 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR 4 DAYS ONLY! 401 BAYLY SQUIRES BEACHBROCK RDCLEMENTS RD UNIT #260 Well Made. Well Priced. Well Dressed. YEAR-ENDCLEARANCE! Suits $129 99 Sport Coats $9999 Dress Pants $39 99 Winter Outerwear $59 99 Dress Shirts 2 for $35 Sport Shirts 2 for $50 OSHAWA • 22 STEVENSON ROAD SOUTH • 905 433 0455 AJAX • 90 KINGSTON ROAD •905 686 1176 PICKERING • 705 KINGSTON ROAD •905 837 2720 Candy Warehouse Sale • If you like sales don’t miss this one! • Unbeatable prices: 1/3 of manufacturers recommended retails • Items from $1 to $10 • Something for EVERY pocket Find us at 1380 Birchmount Rd., 1/2 km north on Birchmount at Lawrence Turn at the Mailbox! Remember Cash Only!Enquiries: (416) 750-8807 We might be hard to find, but ALWAYS worth it! O p e n f r o m N o v e m b e r 1 7 t h 7 days a week! Mon-Fri 9:30-6 p.m . Sat 9:30-5 p.m. Sun 10-4 p.m. NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE B7 A/P A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo Tonnes of toys AJAX –– Students at Ajax High School carried on a school tradition started 20 years ago by collecting hundreds of toys and food for needy families in the community this Christmas season. All of the goods collected will be forwarded to the Salvation Army and the local hospital. Presiding over the latest mass collection of goods is (back row, from left) Jeff Delgarno and Heather Crowdis. Front row, from left is Melissa Heydon and Na- talie Chalcraft. Veterans rise to top Catholic board positions Martin the new chairman, Corey the vice-chairman BY MIKE RUTA Staff Writer DURHAM —There was a chang- ing of the guard at the Durham Catholic District School Board last Monday night. At the inaugural board meeting to kick off the second year of the term, trustees chose a new chairman and vice-chairman of the board for the coming year. Whitby Trustee Mary Ann Martin, in her fourth term on the board, was acclaimed as board chairman. She was vice-chairman in 1998 and 2000 and board chairman in 1999. “I’m very positive,” Trustee Mar- tin said in an interview. “I’m very proud of our school sys- tem, our teachers, principals, vice- principals. We have to continue ex- pressing our blessings of what we have.” She said the chairman’s job is “time-consuming” but that she enjoys the challenge inherent in the position. Trustee Martin said one of the rea- sons she ran was to foster regular communication between the board and the Regional Catholic School Council. Fred Jones, the trustee for Brock- Scugog-Uxbridge and chairman last year, had said he was going to contest the position but did not. Meanwhile Oshawa Trustee Joe Corey is the board’s new vice-chair- man. A trustee with the board for almost three decades, he was board chairman in 1980 and has been vice-chairman twice before. Whitby Trustee Scott Murdock nominated trustee Corey, and Picker- ing Trustee Fran Pereira seconded the nomination. Pickering Trustee Jim McCafferty was nominated for the job by Brock- Scugog-Uxbridge Trustee Fred Jones, and also supported by Oshawa Trustee Stan Karwowski. In a secret ballot to determine the winner, the majority of trustees chose Trustee Corey. “I think that I can help contribute to our needs in the next year and help Mary Ann,” he cited as his reason for running. Trustee Corey said he would put his experience to good use in helping the system continue to do well. Christian women meet PICKERING —A local Chris- tian women’s club invites you to take a break from all the hus- tle of the season and join them for a cup of coffee. The Ajax- Pickering Christ- ian Women’s Club hosts a morning of treats and the sounds of the season by Natalie Morais and Trudy Collis on Thursday, Dec. 20 from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Gal- lantry’s in the Pickering Town Centre, lower level. Admission is $5 for regulars and $3 for first- time visitors. Reservations are required for the nursery. For more informa- tion, call Janet at 905-427-3072. CANDLES • GIFTWARE • CAMPING SUPPLIES LOOT BAG FILLERS • GIFT BAGS • PLUSH TOYS • HATS GAMES • STATIONERY • CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS • HOUSEWARESMcLeans OPEN Monday to Friday 8:00 to 8:00 Saturday 8:00 to 4:00 Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 1000s of items in stock GIFTS...TOYS & much more PARTY SUPPLIES • STOCKING STUFFERS • SOUVENIRS • TOYSWESTNEYHARWOODBAYLY HWY. 401 McLeans ADULT DISNEY T-SHIRTS ASSORTED $5.99 WHILE QUANTITIES LAST eachSPECIAL 384 Westney Road South Ajax HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION DON'T wait for the Internet. Get Rogers @Home, the Internet on Cable and take the waiting out of surfing. It's unlimited internet access, at high speed. There's no logging on. No tying up your phone line. And no tedious download times. This is a limited time offer available to December 24, 2001. $120 rebate is over 6 months and applies to new Rogers @Home customers only and cannot be extended to existing customers. Regular price for Rogers @Home is $39.95 a month, plus applicable taxes. Additional $5.00 per month modem rental charge applies. Installation charges may apply. This offer cannot be combined with any other Rogers offer. Some price restrictions apply including an extra $10 surcharge per month for non-cable subscribers. Rogers VIP rates do not apply for the duration of the rebate period. Offer subject to error and change without notice. Not available in all areas. Certain restrictions may apply. Order by December 24th and Rogers @ Home will donate $25 to Simcoe Hall Settlement House. STOP WAITING. START SURFING. $120 Rebate$120 Rebate Over 6 months*Over 6 months* INSTALLATION CHARGES MAY APPLYINSTALLATION CHARGES MAY APPLY call 905-436-4131 And as a result, Panthers lose 5-4 in Oshawa BY AL RIVETT Sports Editor PICKERING —A weak defensive outing against the Oshawa Legionaires Tuesday kept the Pickering Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ from building on a recent win. The Panthers couldn’t hold down two one- goal leads in the contest, allowing the Legion- aires to score two unanswered goals at the mid- way point of the third period to take a 5-4 vic- tory in OHA Ontario Provincial Junior ‘A’ Hockey League action at the Oshawa Civic Au- ditorium. Oshawa’s Matt Sherban beat Kevin Kliman for the game winner at the 11:30 mark of the third period. The goal came after Panthers’head coach Bill Purcell gave starting goaltender Scott Gray the hook when Oshawa scored its fourth goal on 16 shots at the 7:41 mark of the third. The loss was the Panthers’ seventh by one goal this season and follows a solid 3-1 victory over the Thornhill Rattlers in Pickering last Fri- day night. The Panthers’ regular-season record slipped to 11-17-2-1 for 25 points, while the Legion- aires moved to one point back of Pickering for sixth place in the South Conference standings. The Panthers showed an unwillingness to play defence in the contest, paying lip service to their responsibilities, which was a major source of frustration for Purcell. “We dominated the first period and everyone thought we could win the game on offence alone, but we played terrible defensively, “ ex- plained Purcell. “We were late on the forecheck and we weren’t containing them in the neutral zone. They forgot all about defence. “We had the opportunity to win it twice, but they just wanted to keep playing offence.” And, Purcell wasn’t just talking about his forwards and defencemen. He noted three of the five goals were of the soft variety on Gray and Kliman, who faced four shots. “There were some shots that should have been stopped,” said Purcell. Most frustrating of all for Purcell was his charges’ complete abandonment of a defensive system that was played to a ‘T’ against Thorn- hill. “We preach defensive hockey all the time. This system has allowed us to beat teams like Markham and Thornhill, much better hockey teams than Oshawa,” he said. “They’re a team we should be able to compete against and win. If they had used the defensive system against Oshawa, we could have won that hockey game.” Colin Jennings, back in the lineup after being out with a groin injury for more than a month, scored twice. Mike Hanna and Mike Alexiou netted one apiece. Assists went to Brent Chandler with two, Dan Schofield, Paul McFarland, Jennings, Alex Greig, Hanna and Kyle Aitken. The Panthers are on home ice Sunday night where they meet the Markham Waxers at the Pickering Recreation Complex at 7:30 p.m. PANTHERS’ POSTSCRIPT:Panthers’ forward Scott Oldfield didn’t dress for Tues- day’s game due to a wrist injury... The Panthers hosted a local minor hockey team for a practice session followed by pop and pizza Wednesday night. Many of the players also made the trek to the local Salvation Army to drop off a donation on behalf of the hockey organization... P PAGE B8 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Sports &LEISURE NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 14, 2001 Annandale’s top curlers cashing in this season BY JIM EASSON Special to the News Advertiser AJAX —The first of three draws was completed last week in Annandale’s men’s competitive curling league. New to the Annandale Curling Club’s men’s loop this year is prize money for the top two teams in each division at the end of each draw. Eight teams in six divisions play Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Tied for the top in Group ‘A’ were the Jon Payne and Gord Norton rinks. In the ‘B’ category, Carl Vickers was the winner, fol- lowed by Ken Cribby. Gerry Pinkney was the ‘C’ champ, with David Lloyd as runner-up. Paul Boyland earned ‘D’ honours with Ed O’Leary in second. Bruno De- silets topped the ‘E’ bracket, fol- lowed by Wil MacFayden. William Buffey and Gabe Zaduban, respectively, rounded out the prizewinners. ••• Annandale has a women’s foursome advancing to the Scott Tournament of Hearts Regional competition at the Port Perry Community Curling Club Dec. 14. Susannah Moylan and team- mates Sheryl Dwyer, Carol Wil- son, and Lois Dwyer won the ‘A’ side of the zone draw in Whitby last month. In the regionals, eight zone- winning teams play a triple- knockout tournament. One team will advance directly to January’s provincials in Thunder Bay. ••• Bob Turcotte, of Ajax, Canadi- an senior men’s champion in 1996, 1997 and 2000, will not be adding to those curling titles this season. His Scarborough-based team was sidelined at the Mike’s Hard Lemonade Senior Men’s Zone 7 playdown Dec. 5 after coming up short in both the ‘A’ and ‘B’ side finals at the Toronto Cricket and Curling Club. Unlike the run for the Nokia Cup, there are no challenge-round entries for the senior champi- onship. The defence rests...Money men get under way on the ice MIKE HANNA Scores another goal since coming over to the Panthers from Couchiching Terriers.Please recyclethis newspaperGymnast tops at qualfier ...Page B12 980 Brock Rd. Pickering 905-837-1433 www.BAYCYCLESPORTS.com Don’t Forget the Gift Certificates Use Our Convenient Layaways 2001 MODEL BIKES HUGE SAVINGS UP TO 40% OFF 16” Infinity Trouper Sidewalk bike Boys or Girls Reg. $119.99 NOW $89.99 20” MTB Infinity Bandito 5 sp. Reg. $199.99 NOW $159.99 24” Jr. MTB Raleigh Road Boss 15 sp. Reg. $239.99 NOW $199.99 BMX Huffy Twist Reg. $329.99 NOW $269.99 26” MTB Infinity Telluride 21 sp. Mens & Womens w/ Shock Reg. $349.99 NOW $229.99 Bay Cycle and Sports SANTA SALESANTA SALESANTA SALE NOW OPEN MSB Sports provides the highest quality in brand name footwear and apparel at unbeatable prices Abbey Lane Plaza 91 Rylander Blvd. Scarborough 416-286-0015 From West: 401 East to Port Union. Left on Kingston Rd. to Rylander Blvd. Left on Rylander Blvd. Plaza is on left. MSB is next to Canadian Tire. GIFT CERTIFICATES NOW AVAILABLE Special discounts available for all Sports Clubs and Medical Professionals Starting this Friday, December 14 Sale prices in effect Friday, December 14, Saturday, December 15 and Sunday, December 16, 2001 While quantities last. Some items may have been on sale during the past week. Personal shopping only. Savings cannot be combined with any other savings offers. Selection varies by store 799 each or pack HANES®COTTON TOWELS Choose bath towel, 2-pack hand towels or 4-pack face cloths. $140 off CRAFTSMAN®ROTARY TOOL KIT WITH 102 ACCESSORIES Flex shaft included. #36085. Sears reg. 239.99. 99.99 Hardware not available in our Yorkdale store 20 % off ALREADY-REDUCED CLEARANCE COOKWARE, HOME DECOR, SMALL APPLIANCES AND PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES While quantities last 25 % off ALREADY-REDUCED CLEARANCE BED AND BATH FASHIONS A huge selection of sheets, comforters, bedding accessories, towels, bath carpets and bath accessories. Selection may vary by store. While quantities last 1799 each ‘SHREK’ OR ‘THE GRINCH’ VHS VIDEO Also available in DVD. 27.99 each. Toys not available in all stores 50%off KENMORE®12-AMP UPRIGHT VACUUM Features stretch hose and foam chamber filter. #31200. Sears reg. 299.99. 149.99 40%off ALL WOMEN’S REG. PRICED FALL & WINTER OUTERWEAR 30%off TIMEX®, CITIZEN, BULOVA® AND CARDINAL WATCHES Excludes Timex everyday low-priced sport watches 25-50%off WOMEN’S INTIMATE APPAREL Boxed and fashion bras, briefs and shaping garments, daywear and single-unit panties including WonderBra®, Playtex®, Daisyfresh®,,Vogue Bra®, After Eden®, Vanity Fair®brands and more. Excludes Jockey®and Calvin Klein®styles. Sale prices end Monday, December 24, 2001 30%off ALL BOYS’ AND GIRLS’ REG.-PRICED OSHKOSH®FASHIONS, SIZES INFANTS-6X Assorted styles and colours. Selection varies by store now 30 % off * ALL NATIONAL BRAND DRESS AND CASUAL SHOES FOR MEN AND WOMEN Including women’s Aerosoles®, Wanted®and Tender Tootsies®brands; men’s Florsheim®, Deer Stags®, Hush Puppies brands and more. Selection will vary by store. *Savings taken from Sears original ticketed prices. Some prices may previously have been marked down 40% off MEN’S REG-PRICED AND ALREADY-REDUCED CLEARANCE DRESS SHIRTS While quantities last. Excludes shirts with prices ending in .97. DON’T MISS OUR FANTASTIC… NP1231401 Copyright 2001. Sears Canada Inc. Plus everyday good values 33 DDaayy PPoowweerr ssaallee NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B9 A/P DURHAM DODGE CHRYSLER 799 BLOOR ST. W., OSHAWA 905-404-0525 MacINTOSH CHRYSLER LIMITED 331 PARK RD. S., OSHAWA 905-728-4638 VILLAGE CHRYSLER 19 HARWOOD AVE. N., AJAX 905-683-5358 ANNANDALE DODGE CHRYSLER 2059 BAYLY ST. E., PICKERING 905-683-5722 MENZIES CHRYSLER 1602 CHAMPLAIN AVE. WHITBY 905-683-4100 WE CHALLENGE YOU TO: 2002 Jeep GRAND CHEROKEE Wise customers read the fine print. *,^^ These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other offer except Graduate Rebate and apply to retail deliveries for personal use only on all new in-stock 2002 vehicles. Retailer may sell/lease for less. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Price/financing excludes freight, license, insurance, registration and taxes. Offers to change without notice. See Retailer for complete DaimlerChrysler Financial Services. Price of ^^ $22,988 for 28C package Caravan includes factory to Retailer incentives. Neon R/T, Sebring LXI, and Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland shown. * 0% purchase financing on Neon is up to 60 months, OAC. ** 0% purchase financing on Sebring, Caravan and Jeep Grand Cherokee is up to 48 months, OAC. Sample calculation: $25,000 financed at 0% over 60 months = $416.67. Cost of borrowing is $0. $25,000 financed at 0% over 48 months = $520.83 x 48 = $25,000.00. Cost of borrowing is $0. These are sample calculations only. See Retailer for details and other great offers. 2002 Chrysler Sebring 2002 Chrysler NEON Rebate Up to $1000 A/P PAGE B10 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 2001 DODGE VIPER 19 HARWOOD AVE.(North of 401) 905-683-5358 • CHRYSLER • DODGE • JEEP “THINKING LIKE A CUSTOMER” 2001 DODGE VIPER SERVICE OPEN ALL DAY SATURDAY AND EVERY NIGHT HWY. #401 VILLAGE PLYMOUTH CHRYSLER TORONTO OSHAWA HWY. #2 COSTCO HARWOODILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAXILLAGE CHRYSLER • AJAX CREDIT PROBLEMS? May be able to help you get into a Car, Van or Truck Today! Some down payment may be required. 905-683-5358 TOM BRASSOR PAUL GROBERT NEW CAR SALES MGR. ANNE HEARD JON CARTER BUSINESS MANAGER TED WILLIAMSON JIM McELROY TED WILLIAMSON DWAYNE PICKARD HAZEN HARDING DON ARSENAULT + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. *2001 Finance payments based on 84 months, 2000-72 months, 99/98/97 on 60 months, 95 on 48 months. 8 1/2% interest. **Based on $2,000 down + taxes, lic., admin. *** Based on $3,000 down + taxes, lic. + admin. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 8.5%= $246.48 mo. for 48 mo. COB $1,831.04, total $11,831.04. O.A.C. AJEET AHUJA DENISE WILLIAMSON • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE!• RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE! • RIGHT HERE!3.5L V6, autostick, p/w., p/dl., p/seats, auto temp , air cond., tilt, cruise, p/sunroof, ABS, keyless entry, 4 disc CD, security alarm, fog lamps, traction control & more Stk. #P6835. 2001 CHRYSLER 300M 3.8L V6, auto, p/s., p/b., 7 pass., sunscreen glass, driver slide door, tilt, cruise, air, AM/FM cass., p/w., p/dl., p/mirrors, alum. wheels, child seats & more. Only 12,300 miles. STK. #P6661 2000 GR. CARAVAN SE 1999 300 M 2001 SEBRING LX CONVERT 3.0L V6, auto, p/w., p/dl., p/seat, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, alum. wheels & more. Stk. #P6849. 4.7L, auto, p/w, p/dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., skid plate, keyless entry, fog lamps, security grp., & more. Stk. #P6629 One owner, like new, low kms. Stk#. V6932 One owner, 12,000km, loaded. Stk#. P6850. Sale $26,488 + taxes 2001 PT CRUISER 2.4L, auto, p/w, p/dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., sunscreen, keyless entry., cloth seats, AM/FM cass. & more. Stk. #P6867 Sale $293.16/mo.*** 2001 CARAVAN SPORT 4L 6 cyl., auto, p/w, p/dl., tilt, cruise, p/seats, leather seats, 10 disc CD, p/sunroof, heated seats, auto temp. air, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, plus much more. Stk. #P6749 2001 GRAND CHEROKEE LTD. 5.9L, V8, auto., p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, ABS, trailer tow, prom decor, AM/FM cass./CD, air cond., rear air/heater, p.seat & more. 8 pass. seating. Stk. #P6700 2001 RAM 2500 WAGON1999 RAM 2500 WAGON 2.4L auto, p/s., p/b., p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass., alum. wheels, touring suspension, air cond. & more. Only 41,600 miles. 1998 SEBRING JX CONVERTIBLE One owner, loaded, 40,000 km. Stk#. V6934. 1999 CHRYSLER INTREPID1997 RAM CLUB CAB SLT Loaded auto., leather, all the toys, low km., diesel. Stk. T4746. 2001 RAM 35001998 VOYAGER 6 cyl., auto, air, AM/FM radio, 7 passenger, only 33,000 miles. Stk. #V6761. 3.8L, auto, 7 pass. w/quads, leather, dual zone air, ABS, AM/FM cass., tilt, cruise, p/w, p/dl., p/seat, rear air, keyless entry & more. Stk. #T5169A 1996 TOWN & COUNTRY LXi SAVE SAVE SAVE 1996 DODGE STRATUS Auto, air, plus much more. Stk# V6847A.DEMO0% 5.2L, V8, auto., 12 pass., prom decor, p/w., p/dl., tilt, cruise, air cond., rear air/heat & more. Only 4,400 miles. Like new. Stk. #P6836. Sale $492.46/mo.***Sale $24,888 + TAXES $32,110 $29,888WasNow Sale $15,888 + Taxes. KERRY PICKARD LEASE CO-ORDINATOR SALES REP. Sale $493.00/mo. ***Sale $426.00/mo.*** PRICED TO SELL! Sale $399.69/mo.***PRICED TO SELL! Sale $283.93/mo.*** DURHAM’S LARGEST RETAILER OF CHRYSLER VEHICLES 2000 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO Sale $8,888 + Taxes Sale $299.54/mo.**WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOWWOWWOWWOWWOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOWWOWSale $655.48/mo.***WOWWOWWOW 2001 SEBRING COUPE 5 speed, loaded. Only 20,553 km. Stk. #P6920. 3.3L V6, auto., p.s., p.b., p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, air, 7 pass., w/quad seats, keyless entry, full spare, AM/FM cass., ABS, sunscreen & more. Stk. #P6923 2000 CARAVAN SE WAGON V6, auto., p.w., p.dl., tilt, cruise, air, sunscreen glass, p. mirrors, 7 pass., AM/FM cass. & more. Only 27,800 miles. Stk. #T5181A Only $257.79/mo.** 1998 TRANSPORT Sale $462.24/mo.**Only $293.34/mo.** 1999 DURANGO SLT 4 spd. auto, air, 5.2L, hi-back buckets, 3rd row seat, console, anti-spin differential, p/w., p/l., 5x7pm, fog lamps - much more. Bal warranty. STK # 4683A.4x4 SPORTOnly33,000 KMSMUST SELL!1 OWNERNo Credit Application Refused … at Village Chrysler WE HELP GOOD PEOPLE WITH BAD CREDIT! GUARANTEED APPROVAL! *5 year/100,000 km factory warranty included 2001/2 CARAVANS Brand New ONE WEEK ONLY AM/FM CASSETTE AIR CONDITIONING CRUISE CONTROL POWER STEERING SPLIT FOLDOWN REAR SEAT SIDE INTRUSION BEAMS REAR CHILD LOCKS NEXT GENERATION AIR BAGS 2.0L 132HP 4 CYL. TILT WHEEL CHILD ANCHORS POWER BRAKES 2001 PLYMOUTH NEON SALE PRICE $12,688 Balance of Factory Warranty $153 42FROM Stk. #P6737 /month • NO FREIGHT • NO AIR TAX • NO GAS TAX %% NO GST & UP TO $1000 OFF ON YOUR PURCHASE † OR CHOOSE OR CHOOSE 0 % PURCHASE FINANCING & DON’T PAY FOR 90 DAYS†† AND WE PAY YOUR FIRST PAYMENT ON ALL LEASES* $0 $0 DOWN & SECURITY DEPOSIT NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B11 A/P DURHAM —The Telus Lightning have lost their third meeting of the season to the powerhouse Beatrice Aeros. The Aeros — the first- place team in the league’s West Division — posted a 4- 0 victory in a competitive Na- tional Women’s Hockey League contest in Toronto Monday night. The Aeros got off to a fast start, scoring three times in the first period. Telus shut the door on the Aeros in the sec- ond period, but surrendered a third-period marker to end the scoring. Monday’s loss represent- ed the third time Telus (1-9-6 for 7 points, last place in the West) has been beaten by the Aeros of late. Previous losses were by 5-1 and 6-1 scores. Last Sunday night, Telus chalked up its sixth tie of the season with a 2-2 draw with the Mississauga Ice-Bears at the Hershey Centre. The Lightning outshot Missis- sauga 28-21 and just missed beating the rival Bears for the second time this season. After falling behind Mis- sissauga 1-0, Telus’s Natalie Babony tied the score 1-1 with an assist to Tina Evers. Telus pulled ahead in the sec- ond at the 19:40 mark with a goal from Evers who was sprung loose by a beautiful pass from Katie Quinn. Telus held the lead until the six- minute mark of the third peri- od when Mississauga tied the game for the final time. Telus tied the Ice-Bears 1- 1 on Dec. 4 in an exciting contest. Both goals were scored in the third period. Andria Hunter opened the scoring for the Ice-Bears at the 13:57 mark. The Light- ning later notched the equal- izer on a goal by Evers, as- sisted by Carrie Handley. Telus play the Ice-Bears again tomorrow (Saturday) at 7:30 p.m. at the Ajax Com- munity Centre. P PAGE B12 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PICKERING ––Pickering’s Tara Columbus demonstrates the form that allowed her to take first-place overall in the senior 2 division at the first provincial gymnastics qualifier at the Winstonette Gymnastics Association in Markham recently. The gymnast with Gemini Gym- nastics in Oshawa is the defending provincial champ in that age bracket. Columbus conquers another competition Pickering gymnast looking good in quest to retain provincial title PICKERING —A Pickering gym- nast took a big step to defending her Ontario title at the first provincial qual- ifier. Tara Columbus captured the overall gold medal at the first of three provin- cial qualifiers hosted by the Win- stonette Gymnastic Association in Markham Dec. 8 and 9. She won indi- vidual gold on vault, balance beam and floor exercise in the senior 2 division, while also placing fourth on uneven bars. Columbus is the reigning 2001 provincial champion at the senior 2 level. She’s a member of Oshawa-based Gemini Gymnastics. DURHAM —The Ajax-Pickering Raiders minor peewee ‘AAA’ rep hock- ey team chalked up two important wins on the weekend to raise its Eastern league record to 8-3-1, good for fourth place in the standings. The locals defeated York-Simcoe 7-5 at home Saturday night with a dominant third-period comeback. On Sunday, the Raiders travelled to Barrie and returned with a 4-3 victory. The Ajax-Pickering minor peewees competed in the North American Silver Stick tournament in Whitby the previous weekend. The Raiders dropped a heart- breaking 3-1 decision to eventual final- ists Mississauga Senators, defeated Wa- terloo 5-2 and lost to Detroit Honey- baked. The 1-2 record prevented the Raiders from advancing to the playoffs. Team members are Eric Nottbeck, Sean Morris, Michael Carey, Blake Coultice, James Jarvis, Steven Shanks, Marcus Carroll, Brendan Hann, Nicholas Mainelli, Stephen Koufis, David Johnson, Drew Stark, Cameron Bursey, Joshua Pritchard and John Har- rington. Nick Holmberg was missing from the games with a broken clavicle, re- placed in the lineup by Matt Miller from the Pickering ‘AA’minor peewees. Raiders’ peewees post two big wins Another Aeros through the heart Hwy #401 Liverpool Rd.Brock Rd.1650 Bayly St. MERRY CHRISTMAS SAVINGS FOR YOU MERRY CHRISTMAS SAVINGS FOR YOU FACTORY DIRECT PRICES MEAN SAVINGS TO YOUWE MAKE ANY SIZE PLUS CUSTOM MATTRESSESDELUXE 10 YEAR WARRANTY SINGLE SET $197 MATTRESS $109 DOUBLE SET $252 MATTRESS $142 QUEEN SET $318 MATTRESS $175 SCROLL QUILT 10 YEAR WARRANTY SINGLE SET $279 MATTRESS $166 DOUBLE SET $330 MATTRESS $205 QUEEN SET $399 MATTRESS $255 PRINCESS COMFORT 25 YEAR WARRANTY SINGLE SET $447 MATTRESS $286 DOUBLE SET $539 MATTRESS $349 QUEEN SET $585 MATTRESS $375 Black or White Complete w/ 8” Mattress Cash & Carry FUTON SOFA BED $24900 BRASS BEDS from $15900 Double Mattress Extra FACTORY MATTRESS 1650 Bayly Street, Pickering, Ontario HOURS: Mon-Wed 10:00-6:00 Thurs-Fri 10:00am-9:00pm Sat 10:30am-6:00pm Sun 12pm-4pm FREE DISPOSAL WITH EVERY SET FREE DELIVERY AND SET UP WITH THIS AD FACTORY DIRECT PRICES ON MATTRESSES & FUTONS MISMATCH SETS FROM WHILE QUANTITIES LAST CASH AND CARRY (905) 837-0288 • 1-888-220-2282 www.factorymattress.com 1650 BAYLY STREET • PICKERING • SINGLE $149 DOUBLE $179 QUEEN $199 FACTORY MATTRESS GAMBLING PROBLEM? If you or someone you know needs help with a gambling problem, please call the Ontario Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-888-230-3505, or in your community: Pinewood Centre Ajax 905-683-5950 Bowmanville 905-697-2746 Oshawa 905-571-3344 Port Perry 905-985-4721 Toll Free 1-888-881-8878 All services are free and confidential In association with NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 PAGE B13 P A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo On the run OSHAWA — Durham College Lords’Claire Bail- lie works the ball to the basket against Loyalist Lancers’Danielle North in girls’varsity play at the Oshawa college Friday night. North is from Pick- ering. Swimmers in synch at meets DURHAM —The future looks promising for the Durham Synchro Club after starting the competitive sea- son with some impressive results. Durham Synchro Club’s competitive teams were selected in September, fol- lowing tryouts, and will compete at both the provincial and national levels. Since then, 32 athletes have been undergoing intensive training under the direction of coaches Holley Lundmark, Rochelle Fernandez, Michelle Lopers, Cathy Vel- doen-Smith and Kim Bonnar. The upcoming competitive season will include an attempt to compete in the Ontario Winter Games in March 2002. These swimmers recently participat- ed in the 2001 Lisa Alexander Figures Meet held in Etobicoke. Some competi- tors were eligible to swim at more than one level because of their ages. On Nov. 17, the club dominated the podium in the 11 and under provincial stream with the following results from a field of 105: Katie LePage, first; Tristin Gavin, second; Julia MacLean, fourth; Jordan Anderson, fifth; and Brianna MacLellan, ninth. On the following day, the 12-14- year-old provincial competitors had an- other outstanding showing with Sophie Baetz-Dougan placing second and Katie LePage fourth. Four club representatives at the 15- 20-year-old provincial level also posted notable achievements. At the national level, the 15-18-year- old members had success with all eight entries performing well. On Nov. 18, at this meet, some Durham Synchro swimmers competed in Preliminary Phase 1 of the selection process for Team Ontario. At final selection, these swimmers will be representing the province in the 2003 Canada Games. Durham Synchro Club had three girls make the first round of cuts for this team — Lauren LePage, Jennilee Keslering and Katharine Cornish. Local sports on the Internet: www.durhamregion.com A nose fornews?NEWS ADVERTISERYour Community Newspaperserving Ajax and PickeringIf it’s got your family and friends talking it’snews and we want to hear about it.Call the newsroom at 683-5110TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Regional Municipality of Durham passed By-law Number 86-2001 (the “By-law”) on the 5th day of December, 2001 under Section 2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997 (the “Act”). AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or organization may appeal the By-law to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) under Section 14 of the Act by filing with the Regional Clerk of the Regional Municipality of Durham no later than the 14th day of January, 2002 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law and the reasons supporting the objection. An appeal must be filed with the Regional Clerk, The Regional Municipality of Durham, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3. The By-law came into force and effect on the 5th day of December, 2001. The Regional Municipality of Durham development charges under By-law 86-2001 are in addition to development charges imposed under Regional Municipality of Durham Development Charge By-law 50-99 and are imposed against all land in the Region to pay for increased GO Transit capital costs related to development within the Regional Municipality of Durham and are as follows: The development charges apply to all lands within The Regional Municipality of Durham. A key map to which By-law 86-2001 applies is not provided, as development charges are imposed against all lands within the Regional Municipality of Durham. A copy of the complete GO Transit Development Charges By-law is available for inspection during regular business hours (weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) in the Office of the Regional Clerk, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 6A3. Copies of the By-law may be received by calling Paul Richards, Director of Budgets, Economic Studies and Risk Management at (905)571-4111, ext. 6221. P. Madill Regional Clerk The Regional Municipality of Durham NOTICE OF THE PASSING OF A GO TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW Apartments Apartments Single Low Density 2 Bedrooms 1 Bedroom Detached Multiple and Larger and Smaller GO Transit 498 441 313 185 Region of Durham Schedule of Residential Development Charges For the GO Transit Service Readers’ Choice Award We at Royal Auto Body are pleased and thankful to our customers who voted us the most favorite body shop in the Ajax-Pickering area. This Readers’ Choice award is very special to us, because it has been determined by you the consumer. We have been fortunate to receive this award four out of the last five years. We will continue the seventy year tradition of turning out excellent workmanship and service. We’d be happy to assist you with all your auto collision and refinishing concerns. Please don’t drink and drive. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Steve West, Robert Wagner and the Staff of Royal Auto Body NATIONAL WOMEN’S HOCKEY LEAGUE Standings as of Dec. 9/2001 EAST DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T F A PTS Last 10 Ottawa 18 9 6 3 37 40 21 3-5-2 Montreal 15 5 8 2 31 47 12 3-5-2 Le Cheyenne 14 4 8 2 35 38 10 4-5-1 WEST DIVISION STANDINGS TEAM G W L T F A PTS Last 10 Beatrice 14 11 0 3 76 16 25 9-0-1 Mississauga 17 6 5 6 46 44 18 4-1-5 Brampton 17 5 6 6 44 51 16 3-3-4 TELUS LIGHTNING15 1 8 6 27 61 8 0-5-5 TELUS LIGHTNING SCORING As of Dec. 9/01 PLAYER GP G A PTS PPG PIM Tina Evers 13 6 4 10 .769 2 Sarah Reid 14 5 4 9 0.643 30 Elizabeth Chiasson 9 2 3 5 0.556 16 Sharon Williamson 14 2 3 5 0.357 4 Christianne Tremills 13 1 4 5 0.358 12 Karen Kett 14 1 4 5 0.357 0 Andrea Babony 10 2 2 4 0.400 4 Natalie Babony 13 1 3 4 0.308 12 Erin Rourke 11 1 2 3 0.273 4 Carrie Handley 12 0 3 3 0.250 4 Andrea Kretz 14 2 0 2 0.143 2 Michelle Clark-Crumpton 2 1 1 2 1.000 0 Katie Quinn 14 1 1 2 0.143 26 Trina Hulshof 5 0 1 1 0.200 2 Melissa Taylor 13 0 1 1 0.077 4 Melissa Harris 13 0 1 1 0.077 6 Laura Watt 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 Nikki Nelson 1 0 0 0 0.000 0 Kelly Hart 2 0 0 0 0.000 0 Sarah Poirier 2 0 0 0 0.000 0 Dee Dee Tanguay 5 0 0 0 0.000 6 Jenn Piitz 6 0 0 0 0.000 4 Mirjam Baechler 7 0 0 0 0.000 2 Sarah Couch 10 0 0 0 0.000 4 Jessica Allen 11 0 0 0 0.000 32 GOALTENDING As of Dec. 9/2001 PLAYER GP MIN SP GA AVG SO Sarah Couch 10 527.3 0.868 38 4.32 0 Jenn Piitz 6 312,7 0.865 21 4.03 0 YORK-SIMCOE MINOR HOCKEY LEAGUE AA DIVISION MIDGET - EAST as of 09-Dec-01 GP W L T GF GA PTS AJAX Knights 16 13 0 3 80 26 29 PICKERING Panthers 20 13 4 3 72 38 29 PETERB. Petes 18 8 6 4 56 73 20 OSHAWA Generals 20 6 14 0 47 57 12 WHITBY Wildcats 20 5 14 1 45 85 11 PETERB. Nationals 18 0 17 1 26 121 1 BANTAM - EAST GP W L T GF GA PTS AJAX Knights 21 20 0 1 114 42 41 WHITBY Wildcats 27 13 10 4 90 82 30 OSHAWA Generals 22 6 14 2 52 78 14 PETERB. Nationals 26 7 19 0 58 107 14 PICKERING Panthers 24 3 19 2 59 107 8 MINOR BANTAM - EAST GP W L T GF GA PTS PETERB. Nationals 22 11 8 3 66 51 25 AJAX Knights 19 10 4 5 64 54 25 WHITBY Wildcats 18 10 4 4 61 43 24 OSHAWA Generals 20 5 10 5 55 60 15 PICKERING Panthers 18 2 14 2 34 71 6 PEEWEE - EAST GP W L T GF GA PTS AJAX Knights 13 8 4 1 52 34 17 WHITBY Wildcats 16 5 7 4 33 42 14 PETERB. Nationals 15 6 8 1 46 38 13 OSHAWA Generals 15 6 8 1 42 60 13 PICKERING Panthers 15 3 10 2 36 65 8 GEORGINA Blaze 11 4 5 2 33 49 10 MINOR PEEWEE - EAST as of 26-Nov-01 GP W L T GF GA PTS PICKERING Panthers 15 9 5 1 62 60 19 PETERB. Nationals 15 7 8 0 56 64 14 WHITBY Wildcats 12 6 5 1 52 32 13 OSHAWA Generals 8 3 4 1 22 37 7 AJAX Knights 10 1 9 0 28 53 2 ATOM - EAST as of 04-Dec-01 GP W L T GF GA PTS AJAX Knights 15 12 3 0 59 28 24 PICKERING Panthers 15 6 7 2 32 34 14 PETERB. Nationals 12 3 9 0 29 56 6 WHITBY Wildcats 15 1 11 3 29 70 5 OSHAWA Generals 8 1 6 1 13 26 3 MINOR ATOM - EAST as of 30-Nov-01 GP W L T GF GA PTS PETERB. Nationals 13 5 3 5 38 33 15 AJAX Knights 15 7 8 0 49 47 14 PICKERING Panthers 12 6 5 1 44 38 13 WHITBY Wildcats 13 3 8 2 39 52 8 OSHAWA Generals 10 0 10 0 7 94 0 NOVICE - EAST as of 08-Dec-01 GP W L T GF GA PTS MARKHAM Waxers 16 12 3 1 58 37 25 PICKERING Panthers 15 8 6 1 48 32 17 AJAX Knights 15 6 6 3 33 39 15 WHITBY Wildcats 13 6 5 2 36 30 14 PETERB. Nationals 16 4 11 1 41 61 9 MINOR NOVICE - EAST as of 08-Dec-01 GP W L T GF GA PTS AJAX Knights 13 9 4 0 39 26 18 WHITBY Wildcats 12 4 5 3 25 31 11 PICKERING Panthers 12 4 8 0 37 48 8 MARKHAM Waxers 12 1 10 1 24 59 3 P PAGE B14 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 SCOREBOARDSelect takes win to the Bank AJAX —It was a comeback win for Select Food Product during Ajax Ladies’ Basket- ball League ac- tion last Wednes- day night. After the Bank of Montre- al held the lead at the half with some excellent shooting, the second half fea- tured end-to-end action with Se- lect fighting back to close the gap and eventually take the lead on the way to a 38- 31 victory. Debi Bonar led Select with 16 points, while Kelly Morrison replied with 15 for the bankers. In the night’s second game, East Side Mario’s domi- nated Et Tu Cae- sar’s en route to a comfortable 68- 37 victory. Direct from the tipoff, East Side used its run- ning game and fast break to get a quick and deci- sive lead. Cae- sar’s scored with the outside shot but shooting op- portunities were rare in the sec- ond half against the tough East Side defence. Krystal Green netted 27 points for East Side and Carol Stephen- son scored 10 for Caesar’s. Players in the league live in Ajax and Picker- ing. WHITBY 1540 Dundas Street East Northwest corner of Thickson & Dundas 668-4300 PICKERING 1755 Pickering Parkway Northwest corner of Hwy. 401 & Brock Rd. 427-2047 MATTRESSES • BEDS • SUITES • LINEN • FUTONS Financing Available • Credit Cards Accepted DUNDAS 401 THICKSON RD.BROCK RD.METRO EAST CONVENTION CENTRE HWY. 401 GUARANTEED BEST PRICE SINCE 1981 MEDI-SAFE! MITE-PROOF WET-PROOF MATTRESS PADS FLANNEL SHEETS THER-A-PEDIC ELECTRIC BED BEST OAK SALE!BEST OAK SALE!BEST PINE SALE!BEST PINE SALE! JUVENILE SALE! FROM $219.95 ROCKY FROM $699.95 TARA OAK • PINE • JUNIOR • ETCOAK • PINE • JUNIOR • ETC Pillow Plush Top $95995FROM POCKET COIL SET POCKET COIL FIRM SUPPORT $59995FROM SET SERTA PARKRIDGE PLUSH $52995FROM SET Elevate Head Massage Elevate Feet Elevate Head & Foot FUTON FRAME $99.95FROM$399.95FROM FUTON BUNK PERFECT SLEEPER VINTAGE- OP PILLOWTOP PLUSH $65995FROM SET SIMMONS Beautyrest QUEEN PILLOW $799 FROM $3995 BEAN BAG CHAIR $2995 FROM PINE CHESTS $3995 PINE CRATES $1995 DEEP FIT ALL BEDROOM FURNITUREALL BEDROOM FURNITURE AND MATTRESSES ON SALE!!AND MATTRESSES ON SALE!! FROM $3995 NEW & USED VEHICLE CENTRE MON.-THURS. 9-9 FRIDAY 9-6 SATURDAY 9-5 683-5722683-5722 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING 2059 BAYLY ST. E. PICKERING ANNANDALE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP ROB BENNETT Sales Manager STAN WELLS JEFF CAVAN Bus. Manager RICK WILKINSON JIM FITZPATRICKPAUL GRANT Wise customers read the fine print: *,†, †† These are limited time offers which may not be combined with any other except Graduate Rebate and apply to retail deliveries for personal use only on most new in-stock 2002 vehicles. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Lease/financing subject to approval by Daimler Chrysler Financial Services. Offers subject to change without notice. See retailer for complete details and conditions. † Your retailer will take $500 off the cash purchase price of selected in-stock 2002 models, or $1000 off the price of selected in-stock 2001 models, deduct any applicable retailer discount, and then reduce the price by a further 7%. The 7% “GST Break” does not applyt to freight, retailer installed accessories, warranties, taxes or administration costs. †† 0% purchase financing on most 2002/2001 Chrysler, Dodge, jeep vehicles up to 48-months(up to 60-months for Neon). Example: $25,000/$30,000/$35,000/$49,000/$45,000@ 0% APR/48-month term; monthly payment is $520.83/$625.00/$729.17/$833.33/$937.50. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $25,000/$30,000/$35,000/$40,000/$45,000. These are sample calculations only. Financing excludes freight, taxes, license, insurance and registration. 0% APR offer applies to all vehicles excluding Chrysler Prowler, Sebring, Sebring Convertible, Dodge Viper, Ram 1500, PT Cruiser and Jeep Liberty. If the 0% financing is chosen, the effective interest rate and the effective cost of borrowing with the forgone GST break and $500 for 2002 models are as follows for the following amounts $25,000/$30,000/$35,000/$40,000/$45,000/: 4.29%/4.13%/4.02%/3.94%/3.87% and $2250/$2600/$2950/$3300/$3650. If the 0% financing is chosen, the effective interest rate and the effective cost of borrowing with the forgone GST break and $1000 for 2001 models are as follows for the following amounts: $25,000/$30,000/$35,000/$40,000/$45,000:5.21%/4.9%/4.69%/4.52%/4.39% and $2750/$3100/$3450/$3850/$4150. *Daimler Chrysler will pay your first month’s recurring monthly payment (including taxes thereon) up to a $500.00 maximum on 2002 leases excluding Dodge Viper, Chrysler Prowler, Jeep Liberty, Ram 1500, Van and Wagon. This payment excludes license, freight, insurance, taxes and registration. A Graduate Rebate applies as follows: $500.00 cash allowance on leased vehicles, $750 cash allowance on Neon purchase, $1000 cash allowance on purchase of vehicle excluding Chrysler Neon. Offer applies to all vehicles excluding Dodge Viper and Chrysler Prowler. Some conditions apply. See retailer for complete details and conditions.+ Warranty valid for 5 years or 100,000km, whichever comes first. Some conditions apply for details. m Official mark of the Canadian Olympic Association. ® Jeep is a registered trademark of Daimler Chrysler Corporation used under license by Daimler Chrysler Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Chrysler Corporation. For a limited time whether you’re purchasing or leasing, you can have your choice of these great offers. Your holiday wish just came true Your holiday wish just came true No GST and $500 off on your purchase before trade-in plus No GST and $1,000 of on remaining 2001 models†or choose purchase financing and don’t pay for 90 days††0% or choose 0 down and security deposit and we pay your first payment on all leases* Whether you purchase or lease, all 2002 Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep® vehicles include: Check your wish soon, hurry in before December 31. 5 year/100,000km powertrain warranty and 5 year/100,000km roadside assistance. ++ 5 100 2002 DODGE CARAVAN 2002 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE 2002 CHRYSLER 300M Jeep® 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B15 A/P Career Training500 MICROSOFT CERTIFIED SYS- TEMS ENGINEERS, MICRO- SOFT OFFICE COMPUTER CERTIFICATE, CCNA, A+, SNIP COMPUTER SECURITY PRO- GRAM. Changing career path? Train at top rated Durham College in 100% instructor led courses. Full/Part time avail- able. Funding through EI/ OSAP, WSIB to qualified. These Microsoft Certificates are highly sought after skills in today's IT environment. Top graduate success rate. Call Colin McCarthy 905-721-3336. www.durhamc.on.ca Careers505 YOU can be an Entrepreneur - We'll show you how. Start with Primerica Financial Services, subsidiary of Citigroup, and build a new career in financial services. Instructions provid- ed. For more info. call Gary Bittner 905-831-7817. General Help510 MAID SERVICE Requires reli- able cleaners for residential, daytime only, part-time posi- tions to start immediately. Ex- perience preferred, but not necessary. Own transportation required. Serious inquiries only (905) 686–9160. ACCESS TO A COMPUTER? Work from home on-line, $1500-$3500 PT/FT, log onto www.ezeglobalincome.com or toll free 1-888-563-3617 CHRISTMAS RUSH ! ! ! ! ! $60-$100 CASH DAILY. Call Mr. White 905-435-8131 CLARICA is seeking full time indi- viduals with an interest or exper- tise in the areas of Marketing or Business management. Fax a confidential resume to Chris Moore at (905)668-2141 or email chris.moore@clarica.com DRIVER REQUIRED to deliver sanitation supplies in Toronto & surrounding areas. Submit resume: Jim Carruthers c/o Underwood's 410 Finley Ave. Ajax, ON. Fax 905-619-9829 Email supplies@uwood.com FRESH AIR,exercise and more. Call for a carrier route in your area today. 905-683–5117. GENERAL MANAGER,Food- services Facility. We have an immediate opening for a dynamic, experienced, self-motivated indi- vidual to lead our foodservice operations in a local manufactur- ing environment. The successful candidate will have excellent com- munication, organization and team building skills. An opera- tions background demonstrating a strong grasp of both revenue generating strategies and cost control is essential. Balance of front and back of house experi- ence preferred. Independent problem solving ability with a sen- sitivity to the unique needs of diverse customers and team members will round out the pic- ture of our ideal candidate. Competitive wage and benefit package. Please respond with resume to Brown's Fine Food Services, c/o fax; (613) 546-9191, attention Human Resources. HELPER REQUIRED 20-40 hours/week. Must be computer literate, have initiative, driver's license, good command of writ- ten and verbal English, sales experience & appliance knowl- edge an asset. Some appliance cleaning involved. Drop off resume in person: 426 Simcoe St.S. Oshawa HEY! MUST BE THE MONEY! Tired of jobs that suck? West Coast Company new to Osha- wa looking for 10-12 people immediately. Must like loud music and work well with the opposite sex. Call Debbie 1- 888-265-5539. MAKE YOUR 1ST MILLION HERE!! Call Nikki for more info and book your interview today 905-435-3478 OPENINGS AVAILABLE for temporary help, students wel- come, full time hours, 18+. Call Celina 905-435-0730 OUT OF SCHOOL?Out of work . . . Interviewing today! Ask for Anna 905-435-0637 PLENTY OF WORK!!Call Dan 905-435-3478 POLICE SERVICES can't do it alone. Join Intelligarde's anti- terrorist team of SECURITY OFFICERS. Fax resume (416)469-4255 or attend at 55 Unwin Avenue Toronto Mon- day - Friday 9 to 5 p.m. PORTRAIT STUDIO at the Bay Oshawa requires sales people who want to earn $100+ per day comm. In-store, P/T F/T, will train. 905-438-2313. RELIABLE PERSON TO oper- ate hot dog stand must have own vehicle. 905-837– 8633.cnp TELEMARKETING SUPERVISOR needed for outbound Call Centre. Experience required. Call Tony (905)426–1322. TRUCK DRIVER - Full-time (may include wknds). Qualifications: Good communication skills, cour- teous manner, honest, reliable, responsible. Assist driver with assigned pick-ups and related duties. Provide driver's abstract before hiring. Fax resume to: Donna Kingdon, Monarch Ave., Ajax (905)428-9960 WORK AT HOME assembling products & crafts, mailing/ processing our circulars, copy/mailing PC disc pro- grams. Great weekly income. VALUABLE FREE information package. Send self-addressed stamped envelope to: Distinc- tive Crafts, 22 Commerce Park Dr., Unit C1, Ste. 256, Barrie, Ont. L4N 8W8. WORK AT HOME Health In- dustry $1000 part-time, $5000 full-time per month. Training available. Call for free infor- mation booklet 416-631-3922 www.workathomeexperts.com WORK FROM HOME. Clerical - No selling. Call for free info package. 1-416-692-2717, please quote reference code PNA Skilled & Technical Help515 WELL ESTABLISHED HEAVY METAL FABRICATOR IN AJAX IS CURRENTLY SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR: WELDERS Minimum 7 to 10 years experience in high quality flux core or sub-arc welding. We offer top wages and benefits Fax resume to (905) 428-6933 KIA OF PICKERING Requires IMPORT SALES MANAGER For growing business. Current Sales Manager of Assistant Sales Manager preferred. Please fax resume to 905-576-9796 REGISTRATION OFFICERS REQUIRED $21.00 per hour • Piece work guaranteed by contract • Full training provided • Temporary Christmas help also required • Manager positions available Call David 905-435-0518 CUSTOMER SERVICE / ORDER TAKERS required $21.00 per hour Temporary Christmas help also needed. Full training provided. Piecework guaranteed by contract. Call Brian 905-435-1052 CLASSIFIED CUSTOMER SERVICE News Advertiser re- quests that advertisers check their ad upon publication as News Ad- vertiser will not be re- sponsible for more than one incorrect insertion and there shall be no li- ability for non-insertion of any advertisement. Liability for errors in ads is limited to the amount paid for the space occu- pying the error. All copy is subject to the appro- val of management of News Advertiser. APPOINTMENT SETTERS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY Days & Evenings Full & Part-time Earn up to $16/hr. No Selling Call for interview (905)426-1322 “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling “TECS” - Training • Education • Careers • Schooling Ajax Pickering News Advertiser 130 Commercial Ave., Ajax Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m. Closed Saturday Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 24-Hour Fax: (905) 579-4218 Classified Online: Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.com Email: classifieds@durhamregion.com Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser CLASSIFIEDS To Place Your Ad In Ajax or Pickering Call: 905-683-0707 E-Mail address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Web Site: www.durhamregion.com Our phone lines are open Mon. to Fri. until 8 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. A/P PAGE B16- NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com Would you like an exciting career as a POLICE OFFICER Take the Police Foundation Training course with the only specialized College in Ontario exclusively dedicated to Police studies. Get the most effective and shortest possible training with the best instructors. 1-877-480-1177 Celebrating our 20th successful year. Website: www.policefoundations-cbc.com Proud members of the Ont. Association of Chiefs of Police Police Foundations Department Of Diamond Institute Of Business NOW IN AJAX 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers505Careers505Careers505Careers505Careers WorkforceFind the right people for the job at SERVICES Co-Sponsored By: WED., JANUARY 16, 2002 Holiday Inn, 1011 Bloor St, E., Oshawa Public Welcome 1:00 - 8:00 p.m. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• As soon as you have confirmed your space, your business name will automatically appear on all promos. Tel: 905-576-9335 or 905-683-0707 Toronto: (416) 798-7259 Fax: 905-579-4218 REGISTER YOUR COMPANY, CALL TODAY! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Special Newspaper Publication SUN., JANUARY 13, 2002 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• On Bus Route - Free Parking - Free Admission The solution for your hiring problems. The solution for your hiring problems. CAREER FAIR & JOB EXPOCAREER FAIR & JOB EXPO Adecco Employment Services Limited, Allied International Credit, CDI College of Business and Technology, Cardinal Nannies and Companions Inc., Canadian Armed Forces Recruiting, Career School of Hair and Nails, Discover Communications Durham Inc., Diamond Institute of Business, Intelligarde International, Kelly Services (Co-Sponsor), Kawartha Quality Care, Lakeridge Health Corporation, Mary Kay Cosmetics, McDonalds, Manpower, Primerica, Peterborough Regional Health Care Centre, Rogers Cable, St. Elizabeth Health Care. THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ AJAX Kingston Rd. Hewison Crt. Mill st. Sherwood Rd.E. Kearney Dr. Kemp Dr. Dennis Dr. Hester Ave. Elizabeth St. Darley St. Mortimer Cres. Larmer Dr. Linton Ave. Kane Crt. Spiers Cres. Sallis Dr. Shoal Point Rd. Hillman Dr. Lilley Ave. Davey St. Ashbury Blvd. Warick Ave. Mullond Ave. Wiseman Dr. Andrea Rd. Cowling Cres. McRae Rd. Clover Ridge Dr.E. Crawford Dr. Callen Crt. Graham Crt. Dreyer Dr.E. Billingsgate Cres. Burcher Rd. Emperor St. Thorncroft Cres. O'Dell Crt. Taylor Rd. Turnbull Rd. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help 510 General Help The News Advertiser Is looking for reliable people to insert and deliver papers and flyers door to door every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday in the Pickering area. Deliveries must be completed by 6:00 pm. Must have a vehicle. For more information call 905-683–5117 CONFIDENTIAL TO BOX REPLIES If there are firms or individuals to whom you do not wish your reply sent, simply place your application in an envelope addressed to the box number in the advertisement and attach a list of such names. Place your application and list in an envelope and address to: Box Replies. If the advertiser is one of the names on your list your application will be destroyed. PLEASE NOTE, resumes that are faxed directly to Oshawa This Week, will not be forwarded to the file number. Originals must be sent directly as indicated by the instructions in the ad. CROSS COUNTRY DRIVETHRU (Ajax) (Open 24 hrs) Now hiring mature responsible staff Flexible shifts available full & part time Call Alex 416-452-2729 MASSEY'S RESTAURANT Hiring full time Servers & full time experienced line cook Please apply in person 774 Liverpool Rd. S. Pickering THE NEWS ADVERTISER is looking for prospects to deliver newspapers & flyers to the following areas ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰ Scarborough Rouge Hills Dr. Island Rd. Sunny Slope Beaverbrook Crt Kirkdene Dr. East Ave. Friendship Ave. Jaybell Grove Flagstone Terrace Freeport Dr. Eastport Dr. Bridgeport Dr. Rockport Dr. Waterbridge Way Long Island Cres. Royal Rouge Trail Oak Knolls Cres. Raspberry Rd. Tidswell Blvd. Carlisle Cres. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR FOR ROUTES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA PLEASE CALL 905-683-5117 THE NEWS ADVERTISER Is looking for carriers to deliver papers and flyers door to door Wed. Fri. & Sat. by 6:00 PM. in their neighborhoods. call 905-683–5117 UXBRIDGE TIMES JOURNAL & TRIBUNE REQUIRES RURAL ROUTE DRIVERS to deliver newspapers Wednesday & Friday in the following areas: * Uxbridge * Goodwood Reliable Vehicle Required Call Debbie (905)852-9141 STAINLESS STEEL FABRICATOR Custom stainless steel fabrication shop specializing in food equipment is looking for a person fully experienced in Tig welding and fabrication. Call Bill McGuire (905)686-8955. 515 Skilled & Technical Help 515 Skilled & Technical Help 510 General Help 510 General Help Sales Help & Agents530 SENIOR SALES ASSOCIATE Full-time - evenings & weekends. Qualifications: Minimum one year retail experience. Must possess leadership qualities. Good oral & written communication skills. Highly self motivated. Fax resume to:Donna King, Monarch Avenue, Ajax. 905-428-9960 Hospital/Medical/ Dental535 FULL-TIME DENTAL ASSIS- TANT/PDA required imme- diately for busy orthodontic practice in Ajax. Must be HARP certified. No experi- ence necessary will train. Fax resumes to: (905)619-8885. DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, large Pickering practice. HARP Certified. Call Korol 905-831-6666 or fax resume to: 905-831-7094. DENTAL ASSISTANT - full time, maternity leave, team player for busy practice. Fax resume to: 905-372-9439. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN full time including evenings and weekends for busy medical pharmacy in Oshawa. Pro- Pharm expereince preferred. Fax Resume (905) 666-8233. Hotel/Restaurant540 GENERAL HELP for Cafeteria. Experience required. Mon. to Fri. Please fax resume: 416- 651-0602 PART TIME FOOD SERVICE employees. Required in Whit- by, Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. cafeteria style, Experience re- quired. Fax resume to Camille 905-430-5020 Employment Wanted570 DEE and GEE Mechanical Services. Licensed plumbing and heating, remodeling of bath- rooms, kitchens, general home improvements. Over 8 yrs. expe- rience. Regardless of the job, big or small, we can do it all!! (416) 819-3875 leave message. Houses For Sale100 NORTHEAST OSHAWA COURT, 2-storey, 2200sq.ft. 4-bedroom, 2-1/2 bathrooms, full walkout basement on huge fenced pie- shaped lot. Large kitchen & bed- rooms. Must sell $232,900. Call (905)725–0980 SOUGHT AFTER LOCATION - West end Pickering, Rouge Forest Crs., 4 yrs. new 4 bed- room semi, backing onto greenbelt. Large deck, fish pond, gazebo, only $216,500. Call 416-272-7980. VELTRI 4bdrm, ensuite + 1.5 bathrooms. 1700sf +/-, c/a, c/ v, gas f/p hotwater & heating, dishwasher, satellite dish, fenced yard, custom window treatments. $189,900 firm. Bowmanville. (905)571–1507 Indust./ Comm. Space145 COMMERICAL SPACE, 10,000 sq ft. w/lots of parking. Ritson/ 401 area, Oshawa. Available Feb. 2002, all or part of lease. Contact Lewis 905-576-6412. FOR RENT 2 FRONT BAYS of building 2000-sq.ft. suitable for small business. Now small engine repair shop. $1500/ month+utilities. Port Perry. Call Gary or Derek 905-985- 4158 days. 1-416-282-3141 evenings. SHOP - 1900 sq. ft. 34' x 47' Storage - Office $1,250 month. Heavy duty hydro avail. Gas heat. R. Barsi, 905-436–0990 Sutton Status Rlty Office & Business space150 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SPACE Prime location, Whitby, close to 401, approx. 700sq.ft., ideal for small office business. Available immediately, $800/ month, heat, hydro, a/c, water taxes included. 905-668-2488 Business Opportunities160 $$ GOVERNMENT - Funds$$ Grants and loans information to start and expand your busi- ness or farm. 1-800-505-8866. AIR ZONE Birthday Party & Play Centre Franchise oppor- tunity. 3rd year in business at the 7500sq.ft. Scarborough lo- cation. Call Mike (416)335– 4601 $195K. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY HAIR- DRESSER - Business opportunity (partnership) for experienced hairdresser with own clientele. I have all the equipment, four sta- tion modern shop wit 2 tanning beds. Looking for a partner to help me build the business. Excel- lent downtown Oshawa location and walk by traffic. Call Tammy 905-436-6242 9-5 p.m. FISH & CHIPS - Eat in - Take out. North Oshawa. Esta- bished 17 years. Good lease. R. Barsi, 905-436-0990 Sutton Status Rlty. KEYS TO US - Serving after hrs bar/club clientelle. Unique pick up. Car & client. Suit couple/working from home. Owner retiring. Reduced. Earn $30-50K+ part-time. R. Barsi/ S. Meeds, 905-436–0990. Sut- ton Status Rlty. SIGN FRANCHISE expanding locally. Fully computerized. No experience needed. Train- ing & local support provided. Low investment. Financing avail. Call 1-800-286-8671 or www.signarama.com Apts. & Flats For Rent170 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT, seperate entrance, walking distance to Oshawa Centre and all amenitites, laundry, $750 per mo. lst.last, Feb. lst. No dogs, (416) 402-6594. 2-BEDROOM OSHAWA, bright, spacious, private laun- dry, 2 parking spaces, $800/ month. First/last. References. Available January 1st. (905)623–6599 OSHAWA large one bedroom 2-level basement apartment. available immediately, $780/ month inclusive. Sep en- trance, central air. No smok- ing/pets. Professional person preferred. 416-528-4217 or page 905-721-3880 3 BEDROOM near GM, Osha- wa. Close to bus, O.C. Fenced yard, driveway, laundry, fridge & stove. $1050/month, utili- ties included. (905)718-8059 leave message. WHITBY GARDENS - 900 Dundas St. E., One and two bedroom apartments available in clean, quiet building. Utili- ties included. Laundry facili- ties and parking available. Call (905)430-5420. AJAX, WESTNEY/Rossland, new 1-bedroom basement apt. 1 car parking, separate en- trance, all inclusive. $700/ month. Available immediately. First/last required, references. non-smoker, no pets. 905- 619–1461 AJAX - Westney and Sullivan, large 2 bedroom basement $900. includes parking, laun- dry, utilities. Private entrance, non-smoker, prefer mature working single/couple. Im- mediately. (905) 683–7769 AJAX - ONE BDRM basement apt., separate entrance, close to amenities. Avail. Dec/tba. $650/month + utilities. First & last required. No pets. Call (416) 708–8643 AJAX LARGE bedroom in basement, no pets, no smok- ing, $750., inclusive. Avail- able Jan. lst. lst/last, refer- ences, (905) 472–0924 AJAX,2-bedroom basement apartment. Separate entrance, laundry, full bath, non- smoker, no pets, $750 inclu- sive. Available Jan. 1st. Call (905) 619–3683 ALTONA/HWY #2,New 2 bedroom apartment. Profes- sionally finished. Available. January 4th. $870 month in- clusive. (905) 509-4006. OSHAWA - 2 BDRMS with air, clean, quiet bldg. New lower rate $850/month! Park, Bloor- 401 area. Call 905-432-2935 OSHAWA -Available imme- diately, 1 bdrm bsmt apt. in triplex. $650 + hydro. No pets. Call Ron (905)434-5629 AVAILABLE JANUARY 1ST, Whitby, Lupin Dr/Hwy 2, spa- cious recently renovated 2- bedroom legal basement apartment, $850/month in- cludes parking & utilities. Call after 6pm (905)792-8969 or (905)867–8417. BACHELOR and one bedroom for rent, 576 Mary St. E., Whitby. Please call (905) 665-7509. BRIGHT SPACIOUS and beautiful one bedroom basement apart- ment available January 1 in North Ajax. Near all amenities. Non smoker. A/C and all utilities included. No pets, no smoking. (905)428-7266. BRIGHT SPACIOUS freshly painted 2 bedroom apt. Huge living +diningroom, private backyard, air conditioned. Prefer mature working single/ couple. No pets, first/last $900/mo. inclusive. Available Immediately. 905-666-1817 COURTICE extra large 2-bed- room apartment, one car parking. Must be quiet, non- smoking, no pets. Preferably christian. Availabe Jan 1st. $900/month. Call 905-576- 7665 leave message. FINCH/VALLEYFARM New 1 bedroom basement apart- ment, separate entrance, parking, utilities, A/C, fridge/ stove, cable included. No smoking/pets. Available Jan 1st. $695 /month first/last. Call 905-683-7865 or 416-917- 0596 LARGE, BRIGHT one bed- room apartment, lower level of house, parking, yard, no pets, $575, utilities and cable included. lst/last, references, Feb. lst. (905) 434–2914. OSHAWA, spacious 2 bed- room apts. in small clean building, freshly painted, parking, laundry. $690 & $725 plus hydro. Avail. immediate- ly/January 1st. Call (905)434–9844. ONE & TWO BEDROOM apartments, in most beautiful adult lifestyle building. Avail. immediately. Stevenson & Rossland, Oshawa. Call (905)579-3700 or (905)723– 1009 ONE BEDROOM -South Ajax condo. Insuite laundry, park- ing, indoor pool, $975 inclu- sive. No pets. Available Janu- ary 7th. First & last. Call 416- 617-6873. LIVERPOOL/FINCH - One bedroom basement, separate entrance. $750 inclusive, avail. January 1st. Also spa- cious room $450 inclusive. No smoking/pets. Call Mark 905-831–0179 or 416-854- 2080. OSHAWA - CLEAN 3 bed- room main floor bungalow. Close to lake, transit. Quiet neighbourhood, fridge, stove, share laundry. $l,000 per mo. plus hydro. (416) 963–8650 OSHAWA (EAST)Bright one- bedroom basement apartment with walkout. Available Jan. 1st. Suitable for single, mature person. $675 all inclusive. Cable, washer & dryer & gas fireplace. Call 905-436-9128 snp OSHAWA - large spacious, bright one bedroom basement new stove, fridge, share laun- dry, close to transit, lake, $700 per mo. plus hydro. (416) 963–8650 OSHAWA BACHELOR, attic of house, stove, fridge, mi- crowave, parking, private en- trance, Adelaide/Mary St. area, $475 inclusive. No pets. First/last required. Avail. im- mediately. Call (905)436– 6085 PICKERING -1 B/R basement apt. Private entrance, laundry, parking, A/C. Available ASAP, non-smoking $700/month in- clusive. Call 905-839-8388 PICKERING, BRIGHT, walk- out 1-bedroom basement apartment, short term lease. Newly renovated, new carpet, new ceramic tiles, 4pc. bath, fridge, stove, laundry, c/air. parking. Suit non-smoking working person. No pets. $699/month. Available Janu- ary 1st. (905)686–4718. REGENCY MANOR WHITBY. Large 2 bed. in quiet mature building, seniors services avail. $960/month incl. utili- ties. On-site laundry. Call 905-668-7758. REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen- cy Cres., Whitby. Senior Apt. Complex. One & One bed- room with den. Clean quiet building. Excellent location. Quiet setting across from park. All utilities included. For appt. call 905-430-7397. OSHAWA - Quiet building near shopping, transportation. Utilities included. Simcoe/Mill 2 Bedroom for Jan. 1st, $819/mo. (905) 436-7686 until 7:30 pm. SPACIOUS well-maintained 2 & 3 bedroom apts. Avail. at 900 and 888 Glen St. Some with walk-in closets, paint provided. Close to schools, shopping centre, GO Station. Utilities included. Call (905)728-4993. TWO AND THREE bedroom apartments, Oshawa . 3 bed- room apt. $800/mo. + (hydro $62/mo.) available Jan. 1st. 2 bedroom apt. $775/mo. inclu- sive. Available Feb. 1st. 905- 666–8004 UXBRIDGE - 1 or 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Close to all amenities. Available Jan/ 02. Call 905-852-5155. UXBRIDGE RURAL,bright, main level, 2 bedroom apart- ment, laundry, separate en- trance, non-smoking, no pets. $975. inclusive, 1st & last. Available immediately. 905- 852-6093 WANTED,quiet mature per- son or couple for 2 bedroom apt., 2nd floor of house in Pickering Village. $800 plus, first & last required. Avail im- mediately. 905-428–6386. WHITBY 2 BEDROOM, Feb. lst. $800. Also one bedroom $700. Jan. lst. Office hours 9- 5pm Monday-Friday & 6pm- 8pm Monday - Thursday (905)665–7543. WHITBY - JUNIOR bachelor, 3rd floor, available Feb. lst. Well main- tained low-rise clean quiet mature building. Appliances, utilities included. Security cameras, laun- dry fac., balcony, No pets. 905- 666-2450. WHY rent when you can own your own home for less than you think?!! Call Dave Haylock Sales Rep. Re/Max Summit Realty (1991) Ltd. (905) 668-3800 or (905) 666-3211. Condominiums For Rent180 PENTHOUSE, 80 ATHOL E., 1400 sq.ft. 2-bedroom, 1-1/2 baths, laundry room, fire- place, large balcony, available immediately, rent or sale. (905)728–8472 PICKERING LARGE 3-bed- room en suite laundry, dish- washer, C/air, balcony, park- ing, close to all amenities, first/last, references, January 1st, $1400 plus hydro only. Call (905)421–0227. Houses For Rent185 * A RENT ALTERNATIVE ! ! ! If you are currently paying between $900-$1400 a month, I can help you own. Michele Detering Re/Max Rouge River 905-668-1800 AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From $500. down, own your own home starting at $69,900 car- ries for less than rent. OAC. 24 hrs free recorded message 905-728-1069 ext 277. Cold- well Banker RMR Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu. A-A-A-A-MANY HOUSES/TOWN- HOUSESfor rent in Pickering, Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Bowmanville and surrounding areas. Rent from $1,100 to $5,000 per month plus utilities. Call Garry Bolen, Sutton Group Status at 905-436-0990 (MUST ASK for Jan Van Driel for info and scheduling). AJAX - 3 bedroom main level house. C/air, c/vac, gas fireplace, close to all amenities. Large walk- out deck, fenced backyard. Family neighbourhood. $1400 plus utili- ties. Available immediately. 905- 626-8487. AJAX/WHITBY 3-bedroom huge backyard, finished base- ment, garage, appliances, near 401/Hwy 2, available im- mediately $1450 plus utilities. First/last, references, 905- 665-4689 Diana. AVAIL FEB. 1.clean, well-kept, peaceful, 3-bedroom country bungalow, Courtice. Oil heat/AC. Basement occupied by landlord. Non-smokers/pets preferred. $1050 plus 1/2 utilities. 905- 438-8938 leave message COUNTRY LIVING - 3bdrm bun- galow, 2 bathrooms, 5 appli- ances, oil heat. 45 min. east of Oshawa (Westwood). $750+utili- ties. 1- 877-399–3927 WHITBY - 3 BDRM bungalow, main floor. Parking, laundry, patio, quiet side street. Close to all amentities. No smoking/ pets. $1,250 plus. Avail. im- mediately. Call Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group (416)783–5000 WHITES/BAYLY main floor 3- bedroom for rent, central air, access to laundry room, just painted & renovated. Available Feb 1st. $1200 plus utilities. (416)444–4145 after 1pm. Townhouses For Rent190 COURTICE, LARGE 3YR old townhouse for rent. 2 mins to 401. Available Jan 1st. $1250/ month + utilities. First/last, non-smoker, no pets. Home 905)432–3960 or cell (905)439-1939. OSHAWA, BE A part of a commu- nity in a community. Now accept- ing applicants for 2, 3 & 4-bed- room townhouses at Hillcrest Heights. Contact Dwayne or Amy (905)576–9299. Rooms For Rent & Wanted192 AJAX AVAILABLE immediate- ly 1 or 2 bedrooms, $550 each inclusive. Own living, dining & kitchen. Dennis 416-587-0060 ALTONA ROAD/SHEPPARD fur- nished room in clean adult home share separate kitchen, bath- rooms. Employed mature non- smoker preferred. References, first and last. 905-509-2459. PICKERING,2 bedroom base- ment , close to Go, free cable, shared laundry, no smoking, no pets, $800.mo. inclusive, avail- able Feb.1. call 905-837–8419. Shared Accommodation194 3-BEDROOMS, cable, park- ing, laundry, pool, separate bathroom & TV room, no pets, non-smoking. $1000/month. Harmony/Rossland. Available immediately. (905)432–7883 or (416)254-4494. LARGE 3 BEDROOM townhouse to share with married couple. 1 unfurnished room $425/mo. Phone, cable, laundry inc. Private den w/tv, transit at door. Available Jan. 1st. Call Kathy (days) 905- 509-1353; After 6 p.m. 905-665- 6900. Rentals Outside Canada205 CLEARWATER FLORIDA, fur- nished 2-3 bedroom manufac- tured homes. 85° pool, 105° hot tub, near beaches, major attrac- tions, NHL Hockey, NFL Football, Blue Jay baseball. Children wel- come. Photos. (less than motel) (905)683–5503 DISNEY UNIVERSAL Studios, Orlando, Florida. Discount Rates! 2 new executive, 4 bedroom homes with pools. Canadian owner. Call 1-800- 246-1996 or website http:// webhome.idirect.com/~cratne Recreation Vehicles212 2001 POLARIS SCRAMBLER 4 x 4, used only 10 times, ex- cellent condition, 2,000 lb. winch $7,900. (905) 985-3436. Campers, Trailers,Sites215 FREE STORAGE - Perfect Christmas Gift!! Immaculate 1986 18 ft. Bonair, sleeps 6. New 12 ft. awning, large fridge, stove with oven, full stand-up shower, separate toilet facilities, vanity etc. Lots of cupboards, storage space. Non-smoking trailer, sin- gle axle, perfect for towing. Ask- ing $5,000. To view call 905- 985-3183 after 6 p.m. Snowmobiles233 1990 ARCTIC CAT "Prowler" 440cc, liquid, cover. Very good condition $1,500. Gerry (905)668-9698 Bargain Centre309 NEW BEDROOM SUITE $350; sofa set $250; daybed $200; diningroom set $200. Prices negotiable. 905-831–2535 Articles For Sale310 LEATHER JACKETS, up to 1/ 2 price, leather purses from $9.99, luggage from $29.99, leather wallets from $9.99. Entire Stock Clearance Sale! Family Leather, 5 Points Mall Oshawa. 905-728–9830 or (416)439-1177 Scarborough CARPETS - lots of carpets. I will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq. yd.) Commercial carpets for $319.00. Residential on Berb- er carpets for $389.00. In- cludes carpet, premium pad, expert installation. Free, no pressure estimate. Norman (905) 686-2314. NEW DANBY bar fridges, $139 and up. Also variety of new appli- ances, scratch and dent. Full manufacturers warranty. Reconditioned fridges $195 / up, reconditioned ranges $125/ up, reconditioned dryers $125 / up, reconditioned washers $199 / up, new and reconditioned coin oper- ated washers and dryers at low prices. New brand name fridges $480 and up, new 30" ranges with clock and window $430. Reconditioned 24" ranges and 24" frost free fridges now available. Wide selection of other new and reconditioned appliances. Call us today, Stephenson's Appliances, Sales, Service, Parts. 154 Bruce St. Oshawa. (905)576–7448. 2 TANNING BEDS,31 Bulb, 2 facials, all aluminum. Silver Solarium beds. Excellent shape. Why pay $20k new? Buy 2 for $6k firm. Call Allen 9am-5pm 905-725-0314. 52" COLOUR TELEVISION, needs some repair. $750 o.b.o. 200 gallon aquarium, 2 heaters, pump, gravel, plants, and all accessories $1995 o.b.o. Call (905)432-1821.cnp 7-PC FRENCH PROVINCIAL bedroom suite $1300; gas lawnmower $225; Bamboo display unit $50; solid wood table w/chairs $500; Coffee w/ matching end tables $250; computer desk w/matching file cabinet & bookcase $250; Blue table lamp $25; Ivory table lamps $50; Mahogany console $75; 905-576-1015. AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES HANK'S APPLIANCES. Matching fridge/stove, good condition $249; Whirlpool Washer +dryer $449/pair. Washers reg/extra-cap $149/ up. Dryers extra/reg $125/up. Selection apt.-size washers/ dryers. Selection fridges $100/ up. Side-by-sides $299. White/almond stove, full/apt- size $150/up. Air conditioners $100/up. Portable dishwash- ers $225/up. Visit our show- room. Parts/sales/service. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri 8- 6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-4pm. (905)728-4043. AFFORDABLE LAPTOP Com- puters. All brands names, Dell, Compaq, Toshiba, IBM. Prices start from $599.99. Ja- son Pottinger 905-576-0403 Ian Parker 905-725-3451. www.laptopguys.8m.com APPLIANCES refrigerator, stove, heavy duty Kenmore washer & dryer. Also apartment-size wash- er & dryer. Mint condition, will sell separately, can deliver. 905- 839–0098 APPLIANCES:refrigerator 2- door frost free, deluxe stove, matching heavy duty washer/ dryer $675/all- will sell sepa- rate. Also washer used 2 years $250 +Dryer and 8 mo old dishwasher $275. (905) 767-6598 BEAUTY SALON equipment for sale. Also tanning bed. Phone 905-852-5155, or 905- 430-0518. BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry- wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser, mirror, night stands, dovetail construction. Never opened. In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri- fice $3500. 416-748-3993 BLACK MODERN bedroom set (dresser, mirror, head- board, night table, lamp, bed frames included) $500 o.b.o. Please call (905)435-8151 af- ter 7pm or weekends. (snp) BOY'S CHRISTMAS items, 1999 Liquid snowboard/bindings, size 10-boots $350., size 6, Nordica ski-boots, $100, golf clubs, $80, 2000 Washburn guitar/Marshall amplifier, $275, jackets. 905- 655–8538, after 5. CARPETS SALE & HARDWOOD FLOORING: carpet 3 rooms from $339. (30 sq. yd.) Includes: car- pet, premium pad and installa- tion. Free estimates, carpet repairs. Serving Durham and sur- rounding area. Credit Cards Accepted Call Sam 905-686- 1772. CARPETS! CARPETS!CAR- PETS! 3 rooms carpeted with pad and installation $299 (32 yds.). SPECIAL BUY - 24oz. Berber, 10 colours, $7.50/yd. 32oz Berber, 12 colours, $8.50/yd. 45oz Nylon Saxony, 30 colours, $13.50/yd. NO HIDDEN COSTS. Free shopt at Home Service. Guaranteed Best Prices. SAILLIAN CAR- PETS, 905-373-2260. CARPET, VINYL & LAMINATE SALE-Carpet three rooms, completely installed w/premi- um pad, 30sq.yds, from $339. Free/fast service. Guaranteed installation, residential/com- mercial. Financing available. Customer satisfaction guar- anteed. For free estimate Call Mike 905-431-4040 CELLULAR PHONE - black Motorola 2267 dual-mode analog/digital cell phone, Bell Mobility prepaid solo, web- browser, phone book, hardly used. comes with charger belt-clip, 1 hard plastic cover & 1 soft phone wrap. $75 Per- fect X-Mas gift. Call 905-809- 1035 (leave message) CHIP TRUCK FOR SALE - Grumman all aluminum 27ft, all stainless interior with 3 fryers grill, large pop cooler and freezer. Excellent shape, 16k firm. Call Allen 9-5 at 905-725-0314 COMPUTER - PENTIUM 1, 15" monitor, Koss speakers, 48mb ram, 6gig hd, 24xcd dr, 56K fax/modem, $400. Tele- phone (905) 428–9160 COMPUTERIBM APTIVA Pentium II, 128-MB Ram, 17" colour mon- itor, DVD/CD-rom. 6-GB hd flop- py. 56-KB modem. Speakers, mouse, keyboard, Windows ME, Norton Antivirus 2001, Quick- books ENCARTA. $750. 905-426– 4027 COMPUTER SPECIALS,Pent- ium 4 tower of power $888. Dell Pentium internet start $249. 17" Acer monitor $138. Discounted laptops, big se- lection from $399. GIFT for men CD-Burner Special $159 installed!! 17 years experi- ence. We love doing up- grades/difficult repairs. (905)655–3661. COMPUTERPentium 200. 32Mb Ram, 2GB HDD, 56K modem, sound/video card, CD Rom, 3.5 floppy, keyboard/ speakers/mouse. 15" SVGA monitor, Internet ready $350. Can deliver +set-up. Great Christmas gift! 905-439-4789. CRIB SET natural finish, includes change table, dresser, orthopedic mattress & bedding. Excellent condition, $1150. Playpen, high- chair, toys, etc. also available. 905-432-2294 DININGROOM 14 PCE cherry- wood. 92" double pedestal. 8 Chippendale chairs. Buffet, hutch, server, dovetail construction. Still in boxes. Cost $14,000. Sacrifice $5000. (416)746-0995. DININGROOM SET,rectangular 5'6" beveled glass top, marbleized bottom, 6 black chairs w/uphol- stered seats. From the Art Shop 7' black lacquer sideboard, 4 doors/4 drawers. $1350. (905)649–1348 DIRECT TV- CHRISTMAS SPECIALS. Card programming $20 with guarantee. Complete systems, programming, emu- lation on sale. Call Les 905- 626-6742. DTV RCA SATELLITE sys- tems, complete with dual LNB, programmed hu card, H & HU card programming, installa- tion available. Kirk Satellite Services, (905) 728-9670. DIRECT TV CHRISTMAS Blowout Sale!! Dual LNB $330, H & HU programming $25. Install kits $25. Call 905-767-8571. DIRECT TV, US Satellite com- plete $400 w/3 month pro- gramming guarantee, $360 w/ 1 month programming guar- antee. Card programming $20- 1 month guarantee, $10 no guarantee. 416-409-6855 - Pickering DIRECTV SYSTEMS CHRIST- MAS SPECIALS $340 with 2 months warranty. Dishnet- work systems with 100 chan- nels $290. AVR 3 autoroll $190. H card $550.HU pro- gramming $25. Installation from $150. Install kits $40.905-426-9394 Ajax FOR SALE - NOMA electric SNOW THROWER, light duty, $100. Living room chair $60. 905-373-6082. HARDWOOD FLOORS FOR BETTER HEALTH. Prefinished and unfinished from $l.99 sq.ft. Showroom: Kendalwood Plaza 1801 Dundas St. E., Whitby 905-433-9218 Oshawa Hardwood Floors Ltd. LUIGI'S PRE-CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE - Palliser leather is overstocked - lowest prices of the season. Futons from $165., spring mattresses from $89. Always on display. 10 different styles of futons al- ways in stock ready to wrap up for Christmas.. Metal futon complete with mat from $199., Simmons mattresses at wholesale prices - The do not disturb pocket coil mattress is also priced to clear. Bean bags are back. Reduced pric- es on all futons, mattresses, coffee and end tables, wing chairs, palliser leather and upholstery, bunk beds etc. Al- ways the best quality at the lowest price. Check us out first - our prices can't be beat! Luigi's Furniture, 488 King St. W., Oshawa (905) 436-0860. MOVING OUT-OF-TOWN - Everything like new! Dining- room medium oak set w/china cabinet, 4 highback chairs $1,400; wicker dinette w/glass top & 4 chairs $500; living- room 3pc suite $1000; white desk $50; computer desk $80; oak bdrm suite $600; snow- board $300. 905-436–7222 ANTIQUE FRENCH door, marble coffee table. (905)697– 9462 MOVING SALE-FURNITURE, 3-months new, European-style sofa, loveseat. Dining table w/ 6 chairs, coffee-table, side- table, rectangle table -all ta- bles expresso-colour, solid wood. Yamaha stereo. Much more. 905-686-9801 9am- 11am/after 7pm NASCAR FANS CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA. Original photo- graphs of Daytona 500/2001. Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earn- hardt Jr. in same picture (11x17). Other NASCAR pic- tures & posters and stocking stuffers available. Call Gary 905-436-7975 NINTENDO 64 GAME system, 4 controllers, memory card, 9 games, $200. (905)837–0158 PIANO SALE on all Roland digital, Samick acoustic pia- nos and used pianos. All Howard Miller clocks.. Large selection of used pianos (Ya- maha, Kawai, Heintzmann etc.) Not sure if your kids will stick with lessons, try our rent to own. 100% of all rental pay- ments apply. Call TELEP PIA- NO (905) 433-1491. www.Tel- ep.ca WE WILL NOT BE UN- DERSOLD! PIANO TECHNICIAN available for tuning, repairs, & pre-purchase consultation on all makes & mod- els of acoustic pianos. Reconditioned Heintzman, Yamaha, Mason & Risch, & other grand or upright pianos for sale. $5.00 from each tuning donated to Canadian Red Cross Relief Ef- fort. Holiday special. Pay no tax on all upright pianos. Gift Certificates available. Call Barb at 905-427-7631 or check out the web at: www.barbhall.com Visa, MC, Amex. PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS PS1 $35., PS2 Ver 1 & 2 $75, Ver 3 $95, Ver 4 $125. All work guaranteed. Install while you wait. Beatrice/Wilson area (905)721-2365 5-STAR PONY RIMS for '87- '93 Mustang. Excellent condi- tion. $1,000. obo. Excellent shape. 705-878-4504. RENT TO OWN new and re- conditioned appliances, and new T.V's. Full warranty. Pad- dy's Market, 905-263-8369 or 1-800-798-5502. SOFA & LOVESEAT nearly new, blue & dusty rose $1500. WALL UNIT & STEREO EQUIPMENT. Solid oak doors. Phone 905-432-7639. snp SOFA BED w/matching rock- ing chair $300; new twin bed $100; dressers $50 each; cof- fee tables $20 and up; wicker chairs w/cushion $30 each; weight & work out bench $50; stepper machine $30; kitchen table w/chairs $100; (905)579–2209 STORAGE TRAILERS AND storage containers, 24 ft. & 22 ft.. Call 905-430-7693. GUN SHOW SUN. DEC. 16 8 a.m. -1 P.M. PICKERING CIVIC COMPLEX VALLEY FARM RD. WEST OF BROCK RD. JUST SOUTH OF HWY 2. 905-689-8181 Sick of RENTING? 1st Time Buyer? Professional Renter? Honest Answers....! Professional Advice...! To “Own” Your Next Home! 1-800-840-6275 905-571-6275Ability R. E.Direct Mark Stapley Sales Rep. OSHAWA 2 & 3 B/R apts. 280 Wentworth St. W. $765 & $876. Utilities incl. Close to schools, shop- ping, 401. Public Transit right past your door. For appt. call (905) 721-8741 Clinical Research Coordinator required RN or RPN Willing to work flexible hours.Good communication, interpersonal & organizational skills. Forward resume to: Paradigm Clinical Trials Inc. 171 King Street, East Oshawa, L1H 1C2 GROWING COMPANY requires Experienced Sales People immediately Leads provided. Must have reliable vehicle. Earn above average income. Call Tony for interview (905)426-1322 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B17 A/P DURHAM'S LARGEST CHRYSLER DEALER Has an opening for NEW/USED SALESPERSON We offer: • Great floor traffic • Aggressive remuneration package • Monthly & Annual bonus • Good benefit plan • Demo supplied Become Part of our Winning Team!!! For private and confidential interview call and ask for Dwayne or Ted VILLAGE CHRYSLER AJAX 19 Harwood Ave. S., Ajax, Ontario. LlS 2B9 (905) 683-5358 Ask for Dwayne or Ted 530 Sales Help & Agents 530 Sales Help & Agents is offering an exciting opportunity for an Experienced Career Oriented SALES CONSULTANT to join our design team in Pickering. If you have a passion for Home Furnishings and decor along with previous experience - we would like to hear from you. Submit your resume to:Kathe Frazee Smitty's Fine Furniture 1099 Kingston Rd. Pickering LIV 1B5 Fax: (905)420-2287 OPEN HOUSE $239,000 905-428-1999 Detached 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathrooms, high efficiency gas furnace and rental hot water tank, central air, security, central vac, cold cellar, kitchen walkout to large deck, professionally finished basement/home theatre, huge fenced pie shaped lot. Flexible closing, close to everything. 18 MONK CRES. AJAX SAT. DEC. 15 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. 100 Houses For Sale 100 Houses For Sale MENNONITE MEATS The Healthy Wholesome Tastes of Drug-free Beef, Poultry, Pork, Sausage. Plus Homemade Jams, Chutneys & Preserves Open: Friday: 10 - 6 & Saturday: 9 - 4 1513 Hope Clarke (East Town Line) Rd.Newtonville Oshawa Newtonville Port Hope Hwy#2 Hwy#401 1513 Hope Clarke Rd.Newtonville Exit For Price List & Information on Home Delivery Call 1-888-257-9995 (Mon. - Sat.) 300 Market Basket 300 Market Basket 160 Business Opportunities 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats For Rent 185 Houses For Rent 310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale OAK/PINE FURNITURE.New Showroom addition now open...To celebrate we are having a Cash & Carry Sale...All floor models marked down for immediately deliv- ery...We have Entertainment units, home office, dining room, kitchen and bedroom furniture. Also a large selec- tion of Occasional furniture..all on display...Traditional Wood- working is the leading manu- facturer of SOLID WOOD FURNITURE in the Durham Region..We have been build- ing quality solid wood furniture here for 27 years...We pride ourselves on being able to take your ideas/plans and turn them into reality..Drop in and see our State of the Art Wood- working facility and let us show you how quality fine fur- niture is made...Remem- ber...."There is no Substitute for Quality"....Traditional Woodworking..115 North Port Road (South off Reach Road), Port Perry...905-985- 8774....www. traditionalwoodworking.on.ca TICKETS FOR SALE:Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors. Also want to buy Leafs & Rap- tors tickets. 905-626-5568 VENDOR MOVING - High quality 3 pc. pine wall-unit, includes bar & china display units $2900; maple cocktail table, end-table, sofa table; couch, loveseat; (416) 291–6725 Articles Wanted315 WANTED - USED POOL TABLE - (Slate) in good condi- tion. Will pay up to $l,000. Call Sharon at (905) 728-9815. Ok to leave message. WANTED CAMERAS:Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Voigtlander, Zeiss, Robot, Grafex, Compiss, Leitz, Leica. 16mm movie cameras, old metal toys, Fair prices paid (905)432–1678 Most metal body cameras & miniature cameras. Firewood330 KOZY HEAT FIREWOOD,ex- cellent very best quality hard- wood, guaranteed extra long time fully seasoned, (ready to burn) cut & split Honest measurement, free delivery, 905-753-2246. FREE FIREWOOD - Broken woodskids and pallets. Deliv- ery available Oshawa Whitby/ Ajax Pickering area. 905-434- 0392. (snp) THE WOOD GUYS Hardwood Firewood company- 12" & 16 " bush cord, 12" face cord, beech and cherry also avail- able. 905-473-3333 "We De- liver" Christmas Trees335 CHRISTMAS TREES All sizes $8-14. You/precut. Hay rides. From Oshawa go north on Simcoe Street to Howden Rd. East for 1/2 mile. Open wee- kends or call 905-655-3501. Pet, Supplies Boarding370 GERMAN SHEPPARD pup- pies. All black, pure bred, no papers. Ready to go. $250. 905-623-9971 Bowmanville KENNEL REDUCTION! 4-year- old registered female Cane Corso. Excellent security dog. For property protection only. VERY aggressive! $500. 2- year-old registered male American bulldog. Excellent with children. Family environ- ment only! $500. Registered Cane Corso puppies, ready January 20th. Outstanding pedigrees. $1500. Serious in- quiries only! 905-404-3050 WANTED a Norwegian re- triever or Golden retriever (white in colour), call 905- 434–0392 Cars For Sale400 NO BULL!! JUST BARGAINS!! 95 Pontiac Grand Am $3,995! 1995 Dodge Neon $3,450!!! 1997 Monte Carlo Z34 $7,950! 1994 Grand Cherokee $7950!! PELESHOK AUTO SALES (905)428-8871 1951 CHEV 2 DOOR,au- tomatic, deluxe model, cherry red, hardtop, fender skirts, good shape, needs some TLC, but runs. $4000. (905) 436- 7633 1985 CAMARO as is for parts. Best offer. Call Ken 905-666- 0703 after 4 p.m. 1987 NISSAN PULSAR- red, 2dr, t-bar roof, good condition inside/outside. New tires, ex- haust, head gasket, starter, transmission. $1,500. Call Mark (905)420–9281 1988 CUTLASS Sierra, $950., 1992 Dodge Shadow, includes safety, E-tested & taxes, $2995. 1991-1995 Work trucks and vans, from $2000 & up. Deale. Call - 905-718–9347, anytime 1989 CORSICA, 1990 ACCLAIM, 1995 GRAND AM, 1992 CAVA- LIER - all very clean, certified, e- tested. Best offer. must sell. (905)404-5783. 1999 INTREPID - mint condition balance of 5 year 160 000 km warranty. Remote start, 2.7 litre automatic. Oshawa 905- 438–1246 or cell 416-891-8693 1992 SHADOW ES, auto 2dr., like new $2700,1991 VW Passat 4 cyl., auto, loaded, like new 96k $6999. 89 MAZDA PICKUP B- 2200 extra cab., auto, sharp look- er $3999. 90 CHRYSLER LEBARON, 2dr., V6, loaded, real sports car 150K $3,499. All cars certified, clean-air. Warranty available (dealer). (905)426– 8922, cell (416)729-3612. 1990 FORD PROBE GT turbo $l,400 as is nice condition, needs trans. repair, 1989 Sundance $800 as is, 8 ft. cap for GMC pick- up $l00. Wayne (905) 259-2115. 1990 HONDA CIVIC Hatch- back, 2-door, stereo, standard transmission, new exhaust, recent tune-up, runs great. e- tested, $3250. 905-438-9759 1991 CHEVROLET LUMINA SEDAN 110,000km, 4 door, auto, very good condition. $2,500 obo. 1989 GMC SA- FARI VAN 107,000km PW/PS, $2000. obo 905-852-9698 1991 SHADOW, 4 cyl. 4 door, automatic, only 67,000 orig. kms., drives well, safety +emissions, well maintained government car, $2,995. Oshawa dealer. Murray 905-718-1808 Ritson Rd.S. 1992 DODGE SPIRIT - 4dr se- dan, 107,000km, one owner, 2.5-4cycl., auto, cruise, tilt, am/fm cassette, power heated mirrors, new tires/exhaust last year, new brakes & emis- sion tested Oct. 2001. $4,000. Call 905-342-3067. 1992 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 4- cylinder, 5-speed, 2-door, red, AM/FM cassette, excellent condition, great fuel economy, reliable, non-smoker, very clean, new all-season radial tires. $4500. Certified/Emis- sions 905-922-3165 1995 BUICK LESABRE,6 pas- senger, dark green, 3.8 litre, v-6, automatic, fully loaded, a/ c, power seats. AM-FM cas- sette, 177,000 kil., excellent condition , $8,400. (905) 723– 8102, (905) 435-5650. 1995 CAVALIER Z24 - all op- tions, black, very clean, certi- fied. 210,000km, $6,999. Call 416-286-7144.snp 1995 HONDA ACCORD EX auto, 4 cylinder, new front tires, 4 snow tires, 214,000km, cert/emission tested $7990. 905-473-9881. 1997 BLACK BONNEVILLE SSEI fully loaded, supercharged engine, heads up display, CD with bos speakers, sunroof, hands free cell phone included. All the bells and whistles. Quick Sale, 122,000km $16,000 obo. Call (905) 668-1396. 1998 MAZDA PROTEGE,sun- roof, 4 cyl, 5 speed, 75,000 kms, PS, PB, AC, dark blue, 4 dr, am/fm cassette/CD $11,000. Call (905) 666-8027 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 2 dr auto, black, a/c, am/fm, ABS, spoiler, air bags, certified $8,900. Call 905-985-3719. 1999 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE black grey interior 7100 kms, 6- speed, fully loaded, magnesium wheels, extended warranty. $59,000. 905-434–6784 2000 PONT. BONNEVILLE leather, all power, lease $462 +tax, no other cost, 16 months left on lease, extended war- ranty, low mileage, last month prepaid. Call George 905-576- 0520. After 6 -905-579-9892 2000 SUNFIRE COUPE, Dark Green. Pick up lease for 16 months. CD, Sunroof, Black Interior, Spotless, Fast, Spor- ty. Within mileage $359/ month, taxes included. Call 905-668-9670 2001 SUNFIRE SRS,5 spd, silver grey, am/fm, CD, air, keyless entry, spoiler 44km, asking $12,900. Call 905-655- 9265. Cars Wanted405 CASH FOR CARS!We buy used vehicles. Vehicles must be in running condition. Call 427-2415 or come to 479 Bayly St. East, Ajax at MUR- AD AUTO SALES. WANTED - Dead or Alive . Cars, Trucks, Machinery.. Call 905-655-4609 WANTED - inexpensive cars or trucks. Running or not, but not too rusty. Free removal. Call 905-434-0392 (snp) Trucks For Sale410 1989 JEEP COMANCHE pick- up 4x4, 6 cyl., 5-speed stand, 160,000 kil, complete, new exhaust $l,800 o.b.o. 1985 Corsair Supreme motorhome, 34 ft. fully loaded, 47,000 kil., $17,000 o.b.o. (905) 433–0783 ONE OWNER DIESEL - 1998 GMC one-ton, 5th wheel hitch, long box with liner, auto trans., bench seats, air, run- ning boards, diesel 6.5, 4X4, excellent condition, certified. E-tested, 223,000 km. $16,000 (no extended cab, no dual- lies). Call 905-852-5411 TRUCK CAP FOR SALE - fits long box S10 - S15 $100 OBO. Call Justin at 905-885-2028. Vans/ 4-Wheel Dirve420 1999 DODGE GRAND CARA- VAN,V6, 7 passenger, 49,000km, am/fm cd player. $16,900 o.b.o. 2000 CHRYS- LER NEON, auto, 4dr. 27,000km, am/fm cd player, balance of factory warranty. $9,999. Call (416)898-8467 or (905)434–2775. Auto Parts & Repairs440 WANTED - 3.1 GM motor; also 4 Litre 1993 Ford Aerostr motor; parts for 1992 auto. Dodge Colt; Parts for 1993 auto. Ford Probe. 905-434–0392 Driving Schools447 Announcements255 Car Pools Transportation263 LOOKING FOR A RIDE to/from Pickering or Port Perry. Share gas etc., hours 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. Call martin 905-985-9252 Lost and Found265 LOST,cat, male, gray & silver tabby, neutered, Harwood & Hwy.,#2 area, call 905-683–1329. Personals268 ENERGY WORKER available (Reiki Master, Crystal Healer, Ear- coning Therapist) Maureen McBride's Healing/Energy Clearing media documented, including Toronto Sun. Four years success treating leukemia, can- cers; chronic pain management; dissolving child-adulthood trau- mas/issues. 905-683-1360 days, eves, weekends Nannies/ Live-In/Out270 LEEGER NANNY offers do- mestic +overseas nannies for hire. Features: negotiable sal- ary, stable service, fully screened. Interested? Please call 1-888-318-8839 or 416- 426-7257 for more details or to arrange meeting. Website: www.nanny4u.org LIVE-OUT NANNY for 14 month/3 1/2 yr. boys. Mini- mum 3 days/week. (M-W) up to 5 days. Vehicle an asset. Altona/Sheppard. Faye 905- 509–6610 or 416-616-7510 (cell) Daycare Available273 AVAILABLE - EXPERIENCED RELIABLE DAYCARE safe happy environment, smoke free, fenced yard. Any age welcome. Major Oaks/Brock area. Near Valley Farm P.S. Telephone 905-686–8127. EXPERIENCED, LOVING mother wants to care for your children, full/part time. Har- wood/401 Near Lord Elgin P.S., flexible hours, referenc- es. Call Donna(905)619–2344 IN MY HOME,Brock/Finch area. Food provided, very clean environment. Full or part-time positions available. References. Call Mary any- time 905-686–9249 PICKERING Beach / Rollo: Lov- ing daycare; 18 months to 12 years. Daily outings (fenced back- yard and park). Crafts, story time, music, nutritious meals & snacks. First Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non- smoking, receipts. 905-428- 1244. PICKERING Brock/Dellbrook. Loving Daycare for 18 months and up. Crafts, story time, music. Before and after school. Nutritious meals and snacks. First Aid and CPR certified. Non smok- ing 905-426–8348 SCHOOL-TIME DAYCARE NOW OPEN in Ajax, across from Costco. Experienced, qualified and very caring staff. Call now while space is still available 905-428-8847 Daycare Wanted274 CAREGIVER/NANNY WANT- ED: Look after 5 year and 2 year old children. Some house chores, 7am-5pm. Non- smoker, driver's license a must. (905)831–0515 leave message. Psychics294 PSYCHIC SPIRITUAL Reader/ Advisor. All problems - Palm Cards, Crystal ball reading, 35 years experience. Have helped many. 99% accuracy. Also read- ings by phone, house parties. 905-666-8527; 416-995-0187. Mortgages Loans165 MORTGAGES - Good, bad and ugly. Financing for any purpose. All applications accepted. Call Community Mortgage Services Corp. (905) 668–6805. CENTRAL FUNDING GROUP, first & second mortgages to 100%. From 5.75% for 5 years. Best available rates. Private funds available. Refinancing debt con- solidation a specialty. For fast professional service call 905- 666-4986/ 905-686-2557. MONEY PROBLEMS?STOP: judgements, garnishments, mortgage foreclosures & har- rassing creditor calls. GET: Debt Consolidations, & pro- tection for your assets. Call now: 905-576-3505 Home Improvements700 Electrical Services707 Painting and Decorating710 All Pro Painting and Wallpapering Stucco ceilings, General repairs, Top quality work at reasonable prices 20% off for Seniors Call for a FREE Estimate 404-9669 Pioneer Electrical Services Ltd. We provide services for the selective customer. - Rough in customized electrical system to renovated & new homes - Upgrades to accommo- date special equipment - Exterior lighting installa- tion Call (416)992-0631 TREE CUTTING & TRIMMING 24 yrs. exp. Fully insured Winter Rates now in effect Free estimates 905-433-7140 PLUMBER ON THE GO Top Quality Plumbing at Reasonable rates Service and new installations Residential -Commercial No job too big or small Free estimates-over 20 years experience Call 905-837–9722 HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE Renovations General Home Repairs Bathrooms • Basements Decks • Ceramic Tiles Harwood Floors Free estimates All work guaranteed Martin (905) 686-1677 MARSHALL GROUP HOME IMP. Carpentry, Flooring, Doors, Ceramic, Decks and Siding Free Estimates Seniors Discounts (905) 428-3362 Ask for Paul STOP ‘N’ CASH APPROVAL BY PHONE EVERY DAY IS PAYDAY WHEN YOU NEED CASH! 310-CASHCall: We hold your personal cheque ‘til payday NO CREDIT CHECK Locations throughout Ontario NO TIME TO TALK Why not Fax us your ad! You can use your fax machine to send us your advertisement. Please allow time for us to confirm your ad copy and price prior to deadline. One of our customer service representatives will call you. Please remember to leave your company name, address, phone number and contact name. Fax News Advertiser 905-579-4218 S&B DRIVING SCHOOL Offering 4 day special course (graduate certificate recognized by the insurance industry) Dec. 27, 28, 29, 30 Fee $299 (416) 287–3060 BAD CREDIT? NO CREDIT? EVEN BANKRUPT CREDIT? But need a car? Phone Mel today 576-1800 All applications accepted. Bring in this ad & get $100 toward your purchase Down payment or deposit may be required SALES LIMITED WE FINANCE EVERYONE First time buy- ers, bankrupt, bad credit, no credit. You work? You drive! Lots of choice. Down or Trade may be required. SPECIAL FINANCE DEPARTMENT SHERIDAN CHEV 905-706-8498 NEED A CAR? $199 Down REPAIR YOUR CREDIT! From $199 / Mth. 1-866-570-0045 Newstart Leasing NEED A HOME PHONE? NO CREDIT? BAD CREDIT? NO PROBLEM! No deposit Required Activated Immediately Freedom Phone Lines 1-866-687-0863 A/P PAGE B18- NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com EVERYTHING IN THE WAREHOUSE ON SALE! CDRs 50 cents, Christmas & greeting cards, solid oak wall & school clocks $9.99, chime clocks up to 80% off, shav- ers, hair cutters & dryers 50% off, bi- noculars 50% off, collectables, Lennox dishes on clearance. Table & hand mir- rors 50% off, earrings, necklaces & broaches 3 for $9.99, pet leashes & col- lars 75% off, banker pens in wood gift box $6.95, calculators $2.99, craft sup- plies. 7,500 sq. ft. of bargains. 100 free draws, Taunton Rd, 1/2 block east of Thickson- Sat & Sun only 320 Garage/Yard Sales 320 Garage/Yard Sales Sat., Dec. 15, 2001 45 Rideout St., Ajax 10 am - 2 pm Last Year in Business ~ Everything Must Go Christmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic SaleChristmas Ceramic Sale 324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts ATTENTION AUCTIONEERS!! Our "Auction Package" consists of your ad running weekly in these publications: • Oshawa Whitby This Week • Ajax Pickering News Advertiser • Port Perry This Week • Northumberland News • Uxbridge Tribune/Times Journal • Canadian Statesman/Clarington One call does it all!! Phone 576-9335 Fax 579-4218 325 Auctions 325 Auctions ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN 35 Church St. North, Pickering Village 905-683-7311 Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - Supervised Nursery Dr. Everett Briard - Interim Minister EVERYONE WELCOME Intercultural Worship Centre Evangelical Missionary Church Canada East 545 Kingston Rd., Pickering Village, Ajax 905-619-9095 Pastor: Olu David Sundays: 10:30 am 24th Dec. 7 pm - 8 pm Christmas Carols Candlelight Service, Hot Cider to follow All Welcome New Years Eve 10pm - Midnight Pot Luck Supper & singing in the New Year COME & W ORSHIP To Advertise your Christmas Services on our December 21, Christmas Worship Page, call Janice at (905)683-0707 CHRISTMAS & NEW Y EARS CELEBRATIONS at The Gathering Place 1920 Bayly Street, Pickering ON (the meeting place for Pickering Pentecostal Church) Sunday, December 16 6:00 PM PPC Children’s Choir & Drama Group Presents: THE BETHLEHEM PROJECT ------------------- Sunday, December 23 7:00 PM PPC Choir Presents: SING W E A LL, NOEL! ------------------- Monday, December 24 7 PM Christmas Eve Service ------------------- Monday, December 31 10:00 PM to 12:20 AM New Year’s Eve Service ------------------- Worship Services each Sunday are at 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM ------------------- You will always be welcome at PPC “a safe place for people-on their way back to God” St. Isaac Joques Catholic Church 1148 Finch Avenue, Pickering L1V 1J6 (905) 831-3353 SUNDAY LITURGY Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday Morning 8:30, 10:00, 11:30 a.m. Sunday Evening 7:30 p.m. Dunbarton-Fairport United Church at the corner of Dunbarton Rd. N.W. of Dixie & Kingston Rd. 905-839-7271 Absolute faith is not a requirement in our church. An open heart is. Come join us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. And you may just find that faith is the greatest Christmas present of all. December 20: 8:00 p.m. Blue Christmas Service December 23: 10:30 a.m. Regular Service December 24: 7:00 p.m. Family Celebration of Christmas 11:00 p.m. Traditional Candlelight, Lessons & Carols and Communion 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 310 Articles for Sale 330 Firewood 400 Cars For Sale 400 Cars For Sale 273 Daycare Available 700 Home Improvements 700 Home Improvements Dating Services900 FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT- ING SERVICE!Durham's Own! People meeting people, women meeting men, men meeting women. Alternative dating. Free to call and listen. (905)-683-1110. Adult Entertainment905 LOUNGE ON BLOOR Oshawa a relaxing massage plus hot tub, friendly faces. New man- agement & new faces. 2 for 1 available. 905-404-8353 ESCORTS WITH ELEGANCE 100% discretion assured Now ... Serving Men & Women of the Durham Region with Class, Charm & Elegance (905) 439–2355 Open for Hire ❤ ANGELS ❤ Professional Escorts *Heavenly Entertainment* Very discreet & reliable Variety of girls 905-259–1911 New girls welcome 18+ Exclusively Yours Upscale Escort Service Serving Durham Region Discretion Guaranteed Open 9 a.m. Daily (905) 725-2322 Now Hiring 18+ TMS PAINTING & DECOR Interior & Exterior European Workman- ship Fast, clean, reliable service. 428-0081 Visit Us On the Internet: www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B19 A/P CARS & TRUCKS EQUIPMENT RENTAL AJAX: 9 0 5 - 4 2 7 - 5 5 5 6 Fax: 9 0 5 - 4 2 7 - 1 0 7 8 Toronto West: 9 0 5 - 4 5 7 - 7 9 7 7 Toronto East: 9 0 5 - 8 8 7 - 0 7 0 7 Toronto Downtown: 4 1 6 - 4 0 6 - 5 7 7 8 Out of Town: 3 1 0 - 2 0 0 0 After Hours Emergencies: 4 1 6 - 5 6 6 - 0 7 5 0 RENTALS • SALES • SERVIC E 400 Clements Road West Ajax, Ontario L1S 6W8Get the equipment you need, when you need it,where you need it ... For rent or pur c h a s e . A huge selection of tools and equipm e n t f or thehome renovator and small contract o r . We at Boyer’s are committed to build i n g a l i f e t i m e r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h y o u . Your total satisfaction measures ou r s u c c e s s . PONTIAC • BUICK GMC TRUCKS CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL APSLEY PICKERING Michael Boyer Pontiac Buick G M C ( 1 9 8 8 ) L t d . Seasons Greetings to All DRIVERS EDUCATION 1050 Brock Road Bus: (905) 831-6464 Unit 10 Res: (416) 438-5819 Pickering, Ont. L1W 3X4 Pager: (416) 547-7489 PETER’S ACADEMY OF DEFENSIVE DRIVING CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 4 DAY COURSE DEC. 26th - 29th, 2001 (905) 831-2693 MORTGAGE SPECIALIST PURCHASES - 1st to 95%, 1st & 2nds to 90% HOME OWNERS - Prime debt consolidations to 100% Poor credit, no income verification - funds available with home equity. Consult an experienced broker instead of shopping. ASK FOR: SYLVIA JULES (905) 686-2557, or evenings & weekends (905) 430-8429 165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans RABBIT WANTS WORK Doing Magic For Children's Parties And All Occasions. Have My Own Magician. Call Ernie 668-4932 753 Party Services 753 Party Services ❤ BROCK SPA ❤ Private rooms with showers Friendly Attendants. Rear Entrance. 1600 Alliance Rd. Unit 12 Pickering 905-831–0526 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment Death Notice Listings For Audio on current deaths, call 905-683-3005 From Clarington, Port Perry or Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005. Visit us on the internet: www.durhamregion.com Brought to you by the following funeral homes: Accettone, Armstrong, Low & Low, The Simple Alternative, McEachnie, McIntosh-Anderson, Morris, Newcastle Funeral Home, Northcutt-Elliott, Oshawa Funeral Service, Wagg, W.C. Town, Memorial Chapel. 1. Simply dial the above number on a touch tone phone only. 2. Listen for the name you are looking for. The listings are recorded by surname first. 3. When you hear the name you want, press 1 to hear details of the funeral arrangements. 4. If you miss any information, press 1 to replay the details. 5. If you want to go back to the main directory of names, press 2 and repeat from Step 2. Step 256 Deaths 256 Deaths ❦ ALEXANDER DICKSON ❦ In loving memory of a Dear Husband, Father & Grandfather who past away December 15th, 1998 We often think of by gone days When we were all together The family chain is broken now But memories will live forever. To us he has not gone away Nor has he travelled far Just entered God's eternal home And left the gate ajar. Sadly missed and loved by His wife Mona and family 258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam Remembering Our Loved Ones In Call your Classified Sales Representative at: 905-683-0707 Tor. Line: 1-416-798-7259 Now Publishing on Dec. 21, 2001 $25+ tax 905 985-2511 Port Perry T To run i n Please Call 905 623-3301Please Call y This Wee k Only $25+ tax To run i n Publishing Friday Dec. 21st in Process Colour PLUS - Every Ad placed you will receive a special glass Baby’s First Christmas Tree Ornament. Call our This Week Classified Dept. @ 905-576-9335 or News Advertiser 905-683-0707 Jacob Donoghue We’d like to wish our son a very Merry 1st Christmas. Lots of love Mommy, Daddy, & Jordan xoxoxo Jacob’s 1st Christmas Picture Goes Here To Run in all our Publications Cost only $63 + tax (includes picture) Only 710 Painting and Decorating 905 Adult Entertainment 905 Adult Entertainment Please read your classified ad on the first day of publication as we cannot be responsible for more than one insertion in the event of an error.Fax us your ad at 683-0707 Classified is exploding with great deals. From stereos and TVs to pets and farm equipment, classified offers readers all sorts of items for sale. Don’t miss out on any hot deals. Read the Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser Classifieds 905-683-0707 Classified Advertising Department Dynamite! To place your personalized In Memoriam, call 683-0707 (Ajax) and let one of our professional advisors help you. Thank You, Ed Lupton Joining “This Week” in 1 9 7 2 , i t w a s a t i m e w h e n w e w e r e long on enthusiasm a n d very short on advertisin g a n d b u s i n e s s . O n e o f o u r f i r s t a n d l a r g e s t a c c o u n t s w a s Millwork Home Centre. I would like to think th a t M i l l w o r k f a v o u r ed This Week with its business because we we r e dedicated to customer s e r v i c e , j u s t l i k e M i l l w o r k . I h a d t h e pleasure of meeting Ed L u p t o n , e s t e e m e d p a t r i a r ch of the family operate d b u s i n e s s who established the stor e on Simcoe Street North. We at the newspaper w e r e tremendously impressed with his professionalism and knowledge, his caring w a y w i t h h i s e m p l o y e e s a n d h i s g e n e r osity in supporting local charities and sports or g a n i z a t i o n s . W h a t a j o y h e w a s t o w o r k w i t h - a n d f o r . Millwork became our nu m b e r o n e c u s t o m e r . Our relationship with Ed a n d M i l l w o r k c o n t i n u e d o v e r t h e y e a r s a s t h e c o m p a n y ’ s business steadily grew thanks to his experti s e a n d t h a t o f t h o s e h e h a d t h e t a l e n t t o gather around him. We w e r e t h e r e t w e n t y y e a r s a g o w h e n t h e f a m i l i a r t o t e m p o l e was hoisted atop the bui l d i n g - a b i r t h d a y g i f t f r om Ed’s beloved wife Isa b e l . W e also enjoyed working with E d a n d t h e d e v o t e d M i l l w o r k s t a f f when the Pickering st o r e was launched. It was a b u s i n e s s e x p e r i e n c e t o w a t c h h o w E d d e v e l o p e d h i s c h i l d r en to learn and take over t h e r eins of the company. Rob, Sue, Gail and San d y n o w r u n the business with the “b u s i n e s s s m a r t s ” t h a t t h e i r D a d t a u g h t t h e m . Ed’s years of business kn o w - h o w h e l p e d M i l l w o r k h o l d i t s o w n a g a i n s t c h a i n a n d b o x store competition as the y a p p e a r ed on the local scene. Mi l l w o r k m a i n t a i n e d b u s i n e s s because of tremendous s e r v i c e t o l o y a l c u s t o m e r s , b u i l d e r s a n d c o n t r a c t o r s . N o doubt most homes in the a r ea have some materials t h a t w e r e supplied by Millwork.The “Appreciation Night” h e l d a t t h e T artan Tavern on Monday n i g h t w a s a t r u l y w e l l deserved celebration for y o u r m a n y c o n t r i b u t i o n s t o o u r g r eat communities. It was a fabulous evening, attend e d b y y o u r w i f e I s a b e l , d a u g h t e r s S u e , G a i l , S a n d y a n d s o n s Rob and John and so m a n y o f y o u r f r i e n d s . W e at This Week are prou d t o h a v e b e e n able to serve for so many y e a r s t o o n e o f t h e a r ea’s foremost business fa m i l i e s . On behalf of everyone p a s t a n d p r esent at This Week and T h e N e w s A d v e r t i s e r , it has been a pleasure and an h o n o u r t o h a v e w o r k e d w i t h y o u , E d . All the best to you and y o u r f a m i l y f o r t h e f u t u r e. Sincerely,Tim Whittaker, PublisherOshawa/Whitby/Claringt o n / P o r t P e r r y T h i s W eekAjax/Pickering News Adv e r t i s e r A/P PAGE B20 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 Appreciation Night for Millwork’s Ed Lupton It was a special night for Millwork Home Centre Founder and Owner Ed Lupton. What started as an informal party in the early planning stages ended up being a full blown party with more than 150 friends and family saluting Ed at the Tartan Tavern in Oshawa. The special night held Dec. 10th was organized by MPP Jerry Ouellette, former City of Oshawa Economic Development Officer Bob Nichol, Peter Abramczuk, Project Manager of Valiant Property Management and old friend Joe McGraw. But the night belonged to Ed who received plaques from Jerry on behalf of Premier Mike Harris as well as one from the Green Gaels who Ed supported over the years. He was also presented with a painting reminiscent of his cottage on the Martin River. “It started out as a small get together to spend time with Ed before he went to Florida for the winter,” says Peter. “Then word got out and more and more people wanted to come. We ended up selling tickets with pro- ceeds of over $1200 being donated to the Diabetes Association. I think if we let the pub- lic know about the party we would have needed to rent the Civic Auditorium.” Peter wants to put out a big thanks to Kevin Kelly, owner of the Tartan and John Gattons for the entertainment. Ed’s daughter Sue Lupton says it was a fantastic night. “It was heartwarming to see so many friends come to see him,” she says. “It meant a lot to him. He has always loved Oshawa and its people and has always done so much for the community.” Below from left the Lupton family, Gail, Isabel, Rob, Sue, Sandy and Ed. Inset bottom, son John. Top left, Ed makes his entrance with wife Isabel; left mid- dle, Ed received a plaque from Doug Loey of the Green Gaels; Left, the Lupton family and far left This Week Publisher Tim Whittaker help cele- brate the raising of the Totem Pole in 1980; Above Ed gets a warm handshake from good friend Cal Potter. Congratulation to Ed Lupton Jerry Ouellette, M.P.P., Oshawa The “Appreciation Night” event in your honour which was held Monday night was a well deserved tribute to your contributions to our fine community over the years. On behalf of Premier Mike Harris and myself, please accept a sincere “Thank You” for your caring, unselfish efforts that helped brighten the lives of so many. All the best, Ed! 170 Athol St. E., Oshawa, Ont. L1H 1K1 905-723-2411 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B21 A/P Hv D F G For the latest information, visit us at gmcanada.com, drop by your local Pontiac • Buick • GMC Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. No purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents only. Contest closes January 13, 2002. Prizes can only be applied to the purchase or lease of most 2001 and 2002 vehicles purchased/leased and delivered before January 13, 2002. See your GM dealer or visit www.gmcanada.com or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules.∆Tests conducted by the US National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).◊Offer only applies to lease of 2002 Sunfire/Grand AM. General Motors will pay first month’s lease payment (including PST and GST) plus P.P.S.A. Freight of $795/$830 is included (Sunfire/Grand AM). Other Lease options available. Drive Away Lease offer does not apply to purchase finance offer.Buick Century received the Best Buy Award 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001.Best in class. Based on Transport Canada Fuel Economy Ratings. *Offers based on Sunfire Coupe SL R7A/Grand AM Sedan SE R7B/Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A/Rendezvous CX FWD R7A/Sierra Extended Cab R7F.Annual cost of borrowing 2.9%/3.4%/2.4%/2.9%/5.9%/6.4% per annum (based on a 48/48/48/48/36/36 month term). Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.12 per excess kilometre. Option to purchase at lease end is $5,988/$9,368/$11,343/$11,865/$15,014/$17,225 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. Licence, insurance, P.P.S.A. and administration fees not included.††*†‡Freight ($950/$970/$850/$1000 – Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A/Rendezvous CX FWD R7A/Sierra Extended Cab R7F) licence, insurance, P.P.S.A., administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply as indicated to new or demonstrator 2002 models of Sunfire Coupe SL R7A/Grand AM Sedan SE R7B/Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A/Rendezvous CX FWD R7A/Sierra Extended Cab R7F equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais and excluding Northwestern Ontario). Dealer trade may be necessary. †The SMARTLEASE monthly payment and the GMAC purchase finance rate are not available with and are not calculated on the “Cash Purchase Price” shown. The difference between the price for the SMARTLEASE/GMAC Purchase Finance offer and the “Cash Purchase” offer is deemed under provincial disclosure laws to be a cost of borrowing, whether or not the same represents actual interest, and is required to be expressed as an annual percentage rate which is 7.31%/3.65%/2.88%/2.83% (Sunfire Coupe SL R7A/Grand AM Sedan SE R7B/Century Special Edition R7A/Montana RWB R7A). ‡0% purchase financing on approved GMAC credit only for most 2001 and 2002 vehicles. Offer applies only to vehicles delivered on or before January 13, 2002. 0% financing available up to 36/48 months. Example $10,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $277.78/$208.33 for 36/48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0. Total obligation is $10,000. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade.‡Offers apply to the purchase of most 2001 and 2002 new or demonstrator models and applies only to qualified retail customers in Canada. 0% financing and contest do not apply to, 2001/2002 Full size vans-cargo/cutaway, 2002 Sierra Regular and Extended Cab 2500/3500 (non C6P), 2002 Sierra Crew Cab 2500/3500, and 2002 Sierra 3500 HD Chassis Cabs (Carryover Style). 0% financing also does not apply on 2001/2002 GMC Savana SLT-Y91. Contest also does not apply to 2002 Yukon, 2002 Yukon Denali, 2002 Yukon XL, 2002 Yukon XL Denali.Limited quantities of 2001 models available. Dealer order or trade of 2002 models may be required. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with other offers. Certain exceptions apply. See your local GM dealer(s) for conditions and details. PLUS •5-YEAR/100,000 KM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY • 2.2 Litre 115-HP Engine • 5-Speed Getrag Manual Transmission • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • PASSLock Theft Deterrent System • Tachometer • Electric Trunk Release • Rear Spoiler • Dual Front Airbags • 2.2 Litre DOHC ECOTEC Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Enhanced Traction System • Air Conditioning • AM/FM RDS Stereo CD and 6-Speaker System • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • 4-Wheel Independent Suspension • Power Door Locks • PASSLock Theft Deterrent System • Tilt-Wheel • And More • 3.1 Litre 175-HP V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Enhanced Traction System • Dual-Zone Climate Control • 6-Passenger Seating • 15" Aluminum Wheels • Appearance Package • 6-Way Power Driver’s Seat • AM/FM Stereo CD/Cassette with Steering Wheel Controls •Power Locks/Windows •Split-Folding Rear Seat • Cruise Control • Remote Keyless Entry • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System •Theft Deterrent System • 270-HP 4.8 Litre Vortec 4800 V8 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Overdrive and Tow/Haul Mode •4-Wheel Disc and 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • 40/20/40 Split Front Seat with Custom Cloth Trim • Air Conditioning • AM/FM Stereo with CD •Chrome Wheels/Grille/Bumpers •Locking Differential •Automatic Headlights • Full Instrumentation including Tachometer, Engine Hour Meter & Driver Message Centre •Deep-Tinted Glass • 185-HP 3.4 Litre 3400 SFI V6 Engine • Air Conditioning • Power Locks/Windows/Mirrors • Remote Keyless Entry • All-Weather Traction Control • AM/FM Stereo with CD • Centre Console Storage System • 5-Passenger Seating •Cruise Control • Roof Rack • Rear Cargo Net • 185-HP 3.4 Litre 3400 V6 Engine • 4-Speed Automatic Transmission • 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System • Air Conditioning • Power Locks/Windows/Mirrors •Deep-Tinted Glass •AM/FM Stereo with CD • Dual Sliding Doors •Tilt-Wheel PURCHASE FINANCING‡ 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SL COUPE 2002 PONTIAC MONTANA REGULAR WHEELBASE 2002 BUICK RENDEZVOUS CX 2002 GMC SIERRA EXTENDED CAB 2002 PONTIAC GRAND AM SE SEDAN WIN YOUR VEHICLE GUARANTEED $500 OFF YOUR LEASE OR PURCHASE on virtually all 2001 and 2002 vehicles UPTO OR OR CASH PURCHASE PRICE $24,998 † EXCLUDES FREIGHT 48 MONTH SMARTL EASE $278 * PER MONTH/$3,435 DOWN PAYMENT, PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS 1998 1999 2000 2001 OR OR CASH PURCHASE PRICE $25,448 † EXCLUDES FREIGHT 48 MONTH SMARTL EASE $258 * PER MONTH/$4,655 DOWN PAYMENT, PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS PURCHASE PRICE $29,998 †† EXCLUDES FREIGHT 36 MONTH SMARTL EASE $378 * PER MONTH/$4,895 DOWN PAYMENT, PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 36 MONTHS PURCHASE PRICE $29,868 †† EXCLUDES FREIGHT 36 MONTH SMARTL EASE $358 * PER MONTH/$3,895 DOWN PAYMENT, PLUS FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 36 MONTHS FIVE STAR SAFETY RATING. Pontiac Montana has been awarded 5-Stars (the top safety rating) for both driver and rear-seat passenger in side-impact testing.∆ ✩✩✩✩✩ OR CASH PURCHASE PRICE $12,788 † EXCLUDES FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS $229 * $0 DRIVE AWAY LEASE *INCLUDES FREIGHT per mo/ 48 mo OR 2002 BUICK CENTURY SPECIAL EDITION 0% Purchase Financing also available on 2002 Grand Prix, Regal, LeSabre, Bonneville, Park Avenue, Firebird, Safari, Jimmy, Aztek, Envoy, Sonoma, Yukon, Denali. Lease Rates as low as 1.9% available AND for a limited time, no security deposit required. OR CASH PURCHASE PRICE $19,688 † EXCLUDES FREIGHT PURCHASE FINANCING 0 %‡ UP TO 48 MONTHS $308 * $0 DRIVE AWAY LEASE *INCLUDES FREIGHT per mo/ 48 mo OR The most fuel efficient van in its class A/P PAGE B16 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001 (416) 618-3436 André Boose ROOFING MASTER RE-ROOFING SHINGLES TORCH MEMBRANE SLATE & TILE REPAIR & SERVICE CARQUEST CANADA LTD. AUTO PARTS & AUTO PAINTS HOURS: 252 Bayly Street W., Unit 21, Ajax ON L1S 3V4 Tel: (905) 683-0331 Fax: (905) 683-2256 MON. - FRI.: 8 : 0 0 a . m . - 5 : 3 0 p . m . SAT.: 8 : 0 0 a . m . - 1 2 : 0 0 n o o n MEAT & DELI RENOVATIONS COMPUTERS REAL ESTATE MORTGAGES ROOFING LAWYER Full Service Law Firm Specializin g i n : Residential Real Estate, Family Law M a t t e r s & Criminal Law Matters 467 WESTNEY RD. S., UNIT 21 AJAX ON L1S 6V8 TEL: (905) 427-0225 FAX: (905) 427-5374 AUTOMOTIVE GARAGE DOORSACCOUNTANT FRANK R e a l E s t a t e Connect Realty LOIS WEAVER Sales Representative 1970 Brock Road Pickering, Ontario L1V 1Y3 Direct Line 905-683-6444 Bus: 905-427-6522 (24 h r. pager) E-mail: lweaver@r oyallepage.ca INDEPENDENTLY OWNED A N D O P E R A T E D , B R O K E R PHOTOGRAPHY TIM VERBOOM PHOTOGRAPHY • WEDDINGS • • BABY • • FAMILY PORTRAITS • • COMMERCIAL • 905-427-9164 TO ADVERTISE CALL JIM GOOM (905) 683-5110 EXT. 241 Shane Suepaul 1200 Sheppard Ave. East, Suite 400 TORONTO, ONTARIO M2K 2S5 Head Office Redwood Mortgage Corp. 1520 B Dundas St. W. Mississauga, Ont. L5C 1E4 RATES FROM 1.99% WE ARRANGE 1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES Redwood Mortgage Corp. maintai n s a b r a n c h o f f ice at Sinclair- Cockburn Financial Services and p r o v i d e s a l l m o r t g a g e s e r v i c e s . CALL: (416) 494-7700 EXT. 307 PAGER: (416) 337-3568 Tl Branch Office CHRISTMAS SPECIALS Computer Hardware & Software Sales, Services & Installation Tel: (905) 837-1330 Fax: (905) 837-1394 www.pc-tek.ca 1648 Bayly Street (West of Brock & Bayly) Pickering, Ontario, L1W 1L9 E-mail: pctek1@idirect.com 1-866-PCTEK 88 Stocks Bonds GICs Mutual Funds RRSPs Lim Lum, CGA Certified General Accountant ACCPAC Simply Accounting Certified Consultant Financial Statements - Cor porate Tax Returns - Personal Tax R e t u r n s Tax Planning - Bookk eeping 1526 Garland Crescent Pickering, Ontario L1V 7B3 Tel: 4 1 6 - 9 9 3 - 1 6 2 2 Fax: 9 0 5 - 8 3 1 - 1 1 7 8 lim.lum@home .com www.timverboom.com M cASH CONSTRUCTION M cASH Mike & Staff wish Everyone 375 KINGSTON ROAD AT ROUGEMOUNT SQUARE PICKERING L1V 1A3 FRESH TURKEY ORDERS 905-509-3223 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE$2.99 LB FRESH FREE RANGE TU R K E Y S RESERVE NOW FOR CHRI S T M A S FROM 10 - 30 LBS. CHEM I C A L F R E E ® Stocks Bonds GICs Mutual Funds RRSPs INVESTMENTS Eric Christiansen 375 Kingston Rd., Unit 5 Pickering, (905) 509-7763 MEMBER CIPF MARKETING A message in a bottle 16 OF 17 YEARS INCREASED MARKET SHARE The consistent application of strong, relevant ideas works wonders in creating brand loyalty. Just look at what it did for Absolut Vodka. “Your Garage Door Specialist” GARAGE DOORS OPENERS GARAGE DOORS 905-686-6195 785 Westney Rd. South #23 Ajax, Ontario L1S 7G1 Complete Home Improvements 416-402-7879 Mike Edwards DOOR SYSTEMS NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001-PAGE B23 A/P THE LAST EVENT OF THE YEAR! 2002 NEON LE 2002 DAKOTA CLUB CAB2002 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO 4X42002 SEBRING LX 2002 CARAVAN SE 2001 PT CRUISER LTD. 2002 JEEP TJ SE 4X4 2002 INTREPID SE 2 litre, 4 spd., auto, AM/FM cassette, dual air bags, floor mats plus much, much more. $199/MTH* 200 H.P., V6, 4 spd., auto, air, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise & much more. $199/MTH* Auto, air, AM/FM cassette/CD, leather, heated seats, power windows & locks, security alarm, tilt, cruise, chrome wheels. Loaded! $199/MTH* 2.5 litre, powertech I-4, 5 speed manual, air, fog lights, floor mats plus much more. $199/MTH* 200 H.P., 2.7 litre V6, 4 speed, auto, air, power windows, power locks, floor mats, plus much more. $249/MTH* 3.3L, V6, auto, air, power windows, power locks, tilt, cruise, roofrack, AM/FM cassette, sunscreen glass plus much more. $249/MTH* 4 litre, I-6, auto, air, power windows, power locks, fog lamps, heated mirrors, keyless entry, plus much more. $249/MTH*$249/MTH* 3.9 L, V6, 4 speed, auto, air, AM/FM cassette, rear sliding window, floor mats plus much more.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -*Lease based on 48 months, 20,400km per year. 15¢ excess + frt. + air tax + gas, admin and PDE OAC. * Cash sale price + frt. + air + gas admin. PDE, PST & GST are extra. Prices cannot be combined with low interest rates.**In stock units only. No GST & PST applies to all cash purchases only. Dealer will discount the vehicle to an amount equal to GST &PST based on selling price of vehicle. This offer cannot be combined with special financing & leasing. HWY 401 LAWRENCEKINGSTON RD.MORNINGSIDE AVE.MILIT A R Y T R A I L BEECHGROVECHRYSLER EMPLOYEE DESIGNATED BUYING CENTRE4695 KKINGSTON RRD. SSCARBOROUGH 53 Ye ars of Excelle n ce*Payments based on 48 mth lease (except Neon 60 mth) 20,400 km per yr. or .15¢ km extra, 0 down payment + 1st, sec. depo., admin., reg., lic, & all taxes. OAC. $199 or $249 payments for the first 12 months only. Full payments resume for the balance of the term. eg: 2001 Neon 60 mth lease 12 payments of $199 payments of $301.85. Taxes extra. See us for details. RDA, lease payments, cannot be combined with special APR. ISO 9002 Certified DOWN Pay Just $199 For One Whole Year* 0 per month DOWN Pay Just $249 For One Whole Year* 0 per month THANKS to all our customers for making Davidson Chrysler The #1 new car volume Dealership for the month of November THE ALL NEW 2002 DODGE RAM STARTING FROM$23,255 THE MAYOR O F TRUCKVILLE (416) 281-2277 NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS WITH WE PAY THE GST PLUS $1000 ON ALL 2001 MODELS WE PAY THE GST PLUS $500 ON MOST 2002 MODELS WE PAY THE 1ST PAYMENT ON ALL GOLD KEY LEASES WITH NO SECURITY DEPOSIT ON ALL 2001 MODELS & MOST 2002 MODELS OR OR OR0%FINANCING ON ALL 2001 & MOST 2002 MODELS OUT OF TOWN? 1-800-465-8142 A/P PAGE B24 NEWS ADVERTISER, FRIDAY EDITION, December 14, 2001