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See SMOKING page 4
Durham
backs new
smoking
regulations
Sweeping bylaw
bans tobacco use
in bars, public areas
DURHAM ––It’s official. Re-
gional politicians are telling smok-
ers to take it outside.
As of June 2004, smokers will
no longer be able to light up in
restaurants, bars and other public
areas and workplaces.
The controversial regional
smoking bylaw was passed
Wednesday at regional council by a
vote of 22-1, following months of
public consultations and debate at
both the local and regional levels.
Last month regional politicians
deferred the issue until February
BY JACQUIE McINNES
Staff Writer
DURHAM ––Pickering flea market vendors got
lots of sympathy but little help from Regional council
in their battle against a big box mall developer that
will be closing the doors on the Metro East Trade Cen-
tre Jan. 31.
First Pro has said it intends to close the flea market
in order to demolish the building and construct space
for Sam’s Club, a Wal-Mart-owned big box store to
open next fall. Other parts of the plaza are currently
under construction and Wal-Mart has already opened
on the property.
Council was hoping to tie planning approvals for
the project to a condition requiring First Pro to find a
temporary location for the 350 Pickering flea market
vendors until construction of a new market is complet-
ed in September. From candle-makers to Scottish
meat-pie bakers, an overflowing crowd of vendors told
council the market, and their livelihoods, will be lost
forever if they don’t have an interim home between the
Jan. 31 lock-out and the expected completion of their
new location in September.
But the Region’s lawyers told council it has no right
to impose any conditions on First Pro and council
could put itself at risk of litigation and a costly Ontario
Municipal Board hearing if it proceeded in that direc-
tion, Clarington Councillor Jim Schell told the ven-
dors.
“I’m trying to understand what you are asking this
council to do. Under the planning act we have no legal
right to stop it. Jan. 31 they (First Pro) are going to
lock the doors anyway. If we delay this we’re going to
put ourselves in jeopardy.”
Arley Karpman, a representa-
tive for the majority of the ven-
dors, replied, “Sometimes you just
have to do what’s
right. If they
come after you,
so be it.”
Ultimately
council decided
the right path
was to follow the
advice of its so-
licitor.
Ornella
Richichi, First
Pro’s director of
planning devel-
opment, told
council her com-
pany is working
diligently to find
a temporary solu-
tion for the ven-
dors and will
continue to do so.
First Pro is
hoping to find a
50,000-square-
foot temporary
structure that will
accommodate the
market on the
current property
for the six
months between
the closure of the
trade centre and
the opening of
the new market,
being built by
Invar Corpora-
tion.
Marcel
Wieder, a repre-
sentative for the
vendors, gath-
ered them togeth-
er after the meet-
ing and assured
them council’s
decision does not
mean the death-knell for their
cause. “We are still committed to
working something out. This is not
the end of the road.”
In a separate interview, Ms.
Richichi agreed with Mr. Wieder.
“We will continue to find a solu-
tion for an alternative temporary
structure for them.
“There are still lots of things
needed to be settled,” she said, not-
ing First Pro hopes to have a solu-
tion in place in the next few weeks
so the company can begin the ex-
tensive process required to have
the structure up and operational by
February.
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Durham, rest of GTA
leading Ontario’s
economic boom: Ecker
BY LESLEY BOVIE
Staff Writer
DURHAM —The Greater Toron-
to Area is leading Ontario in job cre-
ation, says Janet Ecker.
The GTA, which includes Durham
Region, has seen the number of jobs
grow by 23.7 per cent since 1995 —
the highest job growth rate in the
province, said the Ontario finance
minister.
“Over one million net new jobs
have been created in Ontario since
(the Tories’) first Throne Speech in
1995,” she added.
“Critics will say that’s only be-
cause we’re next to the United States
but we’re outstaging the United
States and the rest of Canada.”
Ontario’s job growth rate has in-
creased by 19 per cent since 1995,
she argued, while nationally, it has
gone up only 14 per cent and in the
United States only seven.
In her economic outlook and fiscal
review, announced Wednesday after-
noon, Ms. Ecker said the Province’s
economy is performing better than
previously expected in its budget last
June.
Not only is job creation leading
the average of the G-7 countries and
the U.S., she said, but private-sector
forecasters now anticipate provincial
economic growth of 3.5 per cent this
year instead of the 3.2 forecasted
back in June.
“Certainly consumer confidence
and business confidence help drive
investments and home purchases but
that doesn’t happen without making
sure the government has its policies
right too,” said Ms. Ecker.
She credited the Province’s “pru-
dent fiscal management” but warned
with the uncertainties in the global
economy and tension in the Middle
East, private-sector forecasters are
looking for a downturn next year.
In the meantime, Ms. Ecker said
her government remains committed
to fulfilling its budget plans, which
include investments in health, educa-
tion, and the environment. Tax cuts
announced back in June will start to
take shape next month and include
breaks for small business and mod-
est-income families.
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‘Over one million net new
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Ontario since...1995.’
DURHAM ––Ducks
Unlimited, Ontario Power
Generation, Thickson’s
Woods and other organiza-
tions and individuals were
honoured by the Central
Lake Ontario Conservation
Authority (CLOCA) Dec. 3
for making a difference.
The Watershed Awards
were created seven years
ago to recognize contribu-
tions to the environment.
Individual award-winner
Stan Hall donated four Car-
olinian trees along with a
variety of field guidebooks
while volunteering his
time.
Randy Parisien was ho-
noured for volunteering
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Durham Region Coastal
Wetland Monitoring Pro-
ject.
The Community Group
Aw ard went to the South
Central Ontario Big Game
Association for its donation
of more than 400 trees and
shrubs for planting along
Oshawa Creek.
The annual Durham
children’s Groundwater
Festival was recognized, as
were local service clubs
and both Pickering and
Darlington nuclear stations.
Dr. Stephen Murray and
Deb Soanes each received
an individual award while
the Region of Durham
Wo rks Department, TD
Friends of the Environment
Foundation and Scouts
Canada’s Camp Samac
were acknowledged.
CLOCA honours local
individuals, groups
2003 but Wednesday, after learning the
delay could jeopardize the bylaw, they
voted to deal with the matter immedi-
ately. For many of them, deciding to
bring the issue back was an easy deci-
sion due to overwhelming feedback
from constituents.
“I have had more calls on this issue
than on any local issue ever,” said Scu-
gog Councillor Ken Carruthers. “And
they all said, support the bylaw.”
Under the new regulations, which
are similar to others going into effect
across the GTA, there will be no smok-
ing allowed in workplaces, not even
within a designated smoking room.
This concerned Clarington Mayor
John Mutton, who says his council is
worried about the impact on workers
who may not be able to leave the build-
ing during a long shift to have a ciga-
rette.
However, he said he took some
comfort from the fact the Canadian
Auto Workers environmental commit-
tee supports the bylaw.
Referring to a presentation by Dave
Renaud, chairman of the CAW envi-
ronmental committee, the Clarington
mayor said, “I don’t think Mr. Renaud
would be allowed to be here speaking
in support of it if the majority of mem-
bers weren’t in support of it.”
Restaurants and bars will also be re-
quired to be smoke-free when the
bylaw takes effect in June 2004. The
Royal Canadian Legion halls will be
exempt from the regulations while
casinos, racetracks and bingo halls will
be allowed up to 50 per cent designat-
ed smoking area provided it is en-
closed from the remainder of the build-
ing.
For the past year, a few small bar
owners have consistently appeared in
front of council and committees to ex-
press concern about the potential nega-
tive impact on their businesses. They
have repeatedly asked council to allow
them to address second-hand smoke
through ventilation instead of an all-
out ban on smoking. Ken Rodaway,
owner of the Village Pump in Oshawa,
asked to have bars phased into the
bylaw so options could be explored
more thoroughly.
“Small bars can’t afford the money
for designated smoking rooms. Give us
time to examine the ventilation issue.
Put us on that level playing field. If this
bylaw is passed as written, it will hin-
der small business in a very large way.”
Some councillors sympathized with
the bar owners and expressed concern
the move would not respect their right
to make a living. However, they reject-
ed ventilation as an option, believing
the risk of second-hand smoke could
not be eliminated this way.
Ajax Mayor Steve Parish suggested
amending the bylaw to allow bars to
use up to 50 per cent of their building
for an enclosed smoking area, a posi-
tion recommended by Ajax and Os-
hawa councils. Mayor Parish’s sugges-
tion was defeated in a 12-11 vote.
Although the bylaw has now
passed, comments are still expected to
come back from the eight local munic-
ipalities. Those comments will be con-
sidered in the coming months and the
details of the bylaw may still change
prior to June 2004.
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SMOKING from page 1
But, regional business
group pushes opportunity
for public to weigh in
BY JACQUIE McINNES
Staff Writer
DURHAM ––Buildings leased by
the Region have been paid for several
times over and that’s a bad deal for
taxpayers, Regional Chairman Roger
Anderson said as he tried to drum up
support for a new regional headquar-
ters Tuesday.
“Our works department occupies
an industrial mall on Consumers
Drive in Whitby, which we could
have purchased in 1985 for $1.2 mil-
lion.
“The total rent paid to that land-
lord since 1974 is $6.4 million. Re-
gional taxpayers have paid for that
building five times over,” Mr. Ander-
son told business people during a
Clarington Board of Trade breakfast
at the Ontario Power Generation in-
formation centre in Bowmanville.
The works department occupies
just one of several buildings the Re-
gion is leasing for a total of $2.6 mil-
lion a year plus operating and mainte-
nance costs, the chairman said. The
cost of operating the buildings would
be reduced with a newer, more heat-
efficient and updated building, the
chairman added.
Consolidating phone systems, se-
curity and other infrastructure for
several departments into one building
makes good economic sense, he said.
But if building a new headquarters
is such a good idea, Regional council
should make the business case to the
public and let Durham residents de-
cide for themselves, says Greater Os-
hawa Chamber of Commerce Presi-
dent Ian Johncox. “It’s too much
money to be spent for council to de-
cide in one month,” Mr. Johncox said.
Regional council should not make a
final decision in January when pro-
posals from five developers and re-
ports for financing the building are
presented to council, he said, adding
the public should be part of the deci-
sion-making process.
The chamber wants regional
politicians to put the idea to a refer-
endum during the November 2003
election so voters can have their say,
Bob Malcolmson, manager of the
Greater Oshawa Chamber of Com-
merce says.
The chamber, the Clarington
Board of Trade and other Durham
business and ratepayer groups have
received 1,807 letters of support in
response to a mail-out campaign call-
ing for a referendum, says Mr. Mal-
colmson.
The regional chairman says it
doesn’t make sense for council to
delay a decision on the issue, which
has been under review since 2001. “I
would hope council will deal with it
that day.
The facts and information will be
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It is the responsibility of elected
officials to review all the material and
make an informed decision on behalf
of their constituents, the chairman
says, adding no decision has yet been
made whether to proceed with the
project.
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Renting a bad deal for Durham: Anderson
ROGER ANDERSON
Regional taxpayers have paid for
Whitby building ‘five times over’.
Don’t get me wrong, I like
Christmas as much as the next per-
son. I go through a box-and-a-half
of Kleenex every year watching
‘It’s a Wonderful Life.’ I like ‘How
the Grinch Stole Christmas,’ (the
half-hour cartoon, not that live-ac-
tion monstrosity; I’m a purist thank
you) better than my kids do. We
read ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’
every Christmas Eve before the
kids go to bed, even though the
youngest one is about three years
past believing in the big guy.
What gets my ‘bah-humbug’
humbugging big time is the glori-
ous practice of anticipating-hyp-
ing-advertising Christmas even as
we fill out the paperwork for the
second mortgage to cover the Hal-
loween candy.
I got my first Christmas flyer the
second week of October. It was 65
F out, and I was still wearing sum-
mer clothes.
We have neighbours that put up
their Christmas lights — and have
had them blazing from dusk till
dawn ever since — on the first of
November. I know people who fin-
ish their Christmas shopping in Au-
gust.
“Have you started your shop-
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greeting from Halloween to Boxing
Day. And don’t even think about
getting me started on the 400
hideously over-violined versions of
‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town,’
that blare endlessly out of static-
riddled mall speakers.
It’s enough to drive anyone’s
blood pressure into stroke territory.
Everyone who knows me knows
I thrive on a tight deadline. When I
was in school, the optimum time to
start the project worth 90 per cent
of my mark was less than 12 hours
before it was due. No use getting
overly worked up about it. Crisis
creativity has been my saving grace
more than once.
So don’t give me Christmas in
October, or November, or even
much before Dec. 23. If there’s
more than two shopping days left
till Christmas, that’s more than
enough time to get everything
done, even if I do have 87 people
on my list.
Although, come to think of it,
nobody got too worked up about
the McDonald’s gift certificates
they all got last year.
But it’s the thought that counts,
right? That’s my story and I’m
sticking with it.
Happy holidays to all!
Time to declare Christmas-free time zones
Cheryl
Denomy
Opinion Shaper
shouston@durhamregion.com
Don’t give me all
the holiday suffering
much before Dec. 23
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cracy that is out of control and the exor-
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level of government are proof of the fact.
Regional government was formed to
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tween municipalities within Durham
with the intention of making the process
more cost-effective. Today, the cost to
operate regional government far out-
weighs its effectiveness and usefulness.
It has already spent $350,000 on consul-
tant fees and honoraria to developers
with regards to a proposed new head-
quarters and they haven’t got a shovel in
the ground.
A new regional headquarters is unnec-
essary and a blatant waste of taxpayers’
dollars.
Deanna Wiley
Oshawa
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Why, in an atmosphere fuelled by development needs, land
swaps and future residential development, is the North Pickering
Land Exchange Review Panel stubbornly dictating that a small per-
centage of lands remain as agricultural “in perpetuity”?
The land exchange group, commonly referred to as the Crombie
Panel after chairman David Crombie, reiterated its commitment to
the so-called Principle 6, which designates that the Duffins-Rouge
Agricultural Preserve remain untouched for eternity.
Notwithstanding the fact that, politically speaking, ‘eternity’
may be only as long as the next government’s needs dictate, Princi-
ple 6 ignores two extremely important elements at work on the
ground in Pickering.
The first is that landowners in the Duffins-Rouge preserve have
spoken against the severe limits the designation places on their
lands. The group maintains individual landowners should reserve
the right to sell their land in the future at rates similar to surround-
ing properties.
As farming community spokesman Chris Burkholder pointed
out Tuesday, “If the Province wanted to keep it agricultural pre-
serve, it shouldn’t have sold it.”
The City of Pickering is also opposed to Principle 6 and appears
to be on solid footing in its firm position. Mayor Wayne Arthurs
said this week that privately held lands in the agricultural preserve
simply don’t fall under the Crombie panel’s purview as it relates to
the Seaton land swap.
On the surface, Principle 6 speaks to the issue of preservation of
important agricultural lands. What it doesn’t address is the conflict
inherent in preserving a small portion of lands as agricultural, while
sowing the seeds for massive residential growth in the not-too-dis-
tant future.
Add to that the potential for an airport development in the next
15 to 20 years and it becomes less likely farming would remain a
preferred, not to mention profitable, land use in the preserve.
Those who own lands there may be farming it now, as did fam-
ilies before them. But, they too must plan for the future and thus are
seeking the end of Principle 6.
All levels of government must continue to work towards a solu-
tion that adequately addresses everyone’s needs. While preservation
of the lands in question are important today — in the absence of any
real development — the ‘in perpetuity’clause currently in Principle
6 seems heavy-handed and ultimately unfair to those who hold the
lands privately.
Pickering has made its position clear. The small farming com-
munity directly affected by Principle 6 has made its position clear.
Now, the Crombie panel must reconsider its position and approach
the issue with a more inclusive view to the future.
Panel needs another
look at its principle
Designating land agricultural in perpetuity
doesn’t allow for future alternatives
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Pickering students show
their tree knowledge and
conservation awareness
BY MIKE RUTA
Staff Writer
PICKERING —Leaving their ri-
vals in the underbrush, St. Elizabeth
Seton Catholic School students scored
a major coup in Toronto recently.
School teams finished first and tied
for second in the annual Tree Bee com-
petition. To put the win in perspective,
a non-Toronto school has never won
the title in the 50-year history of the
contest, which challenges students to
name tree types and answer questions
about conservation.
Parent volunteer Larry Noonan re-
lated the story of a student who told
him how much she liked the event after
her first exposure to Tree Bee a couple
of years ago. Then a nine-year-old, she
vowed to try her hardest to help her
school win the competition.
“This year, her team won,” said the
former Toronto school principal. “This
is the type of child who is not in sports,
who doesn’t get to represent her
school. She goes into this and shines.”
Roughly 30, three-person teams
from about 10 Greater Toronto Area
schools took part in the event for
Grade 4 to 6 students. The Toronto
Catholic District School Board, the
Ontario Forestry Association and
To ronto and Region Conservation
sponsored this year’s event.
Mr. Noonan explained that after
preparing at their schools, students at
the competition are shown 50 slides,
mostly of tree leaves, they must identi-
fy on a work sheet. The second part of
the contest sees students answer multi-
ple-choice questions related to conser-
vation.
Team coaches mark the work sheets
right away. And, while that’s going on,
Mr. Noonan, who is a member of the
Tree Bee committee, goes through the
slides and asks the students to identify
them — and he said they get pretty
boisterous, yelling out the answers.
Parents who come to watch the
event are impressed.
“The parents are amazed,” said Mr.
Noonan. “Some go away saying, ‘I
didn’t know there were this many trees
in Ontario’.”
In finishing first, students brought
home the winner’s plaque, a pennant,
Tree Bee T-shirts and two trees to plant
at their school, fittingly located next to
the Altona Forest. They also received
environmental CDs and books for their
school. For the first time, winning
team members will be invited to attend
next year’s Christmas tree presentation
to James Bartleman, Ontario’s lieu-
tenant governor, at a Queen’s Park so-
cial.
Each competitor receives a Tree
Bee badge, a white pine seedling and a
poster and prize from the conservation
authority.
Mr. Noonan noted the Tree Bee has
fallen on hard times in recent years. He
said environmental studies took a
major hit when the provincial curricu-
lum was rewritten, and the Toronto
District School Board dropped out as a
sponsor. As a result, the number of par-
ticipating schools has fallen dramati-
cally.
But, he said, “it’s very important to
have school teams in things like sci-
ence fair and tree bee, which are men-
tal competitions as opposed to physi-
cal contests.”
St. Elizabeth Seton Tree Bee team member Catherina
Walrond helps fellow members plant one of two trees
the school won for its success at a recent Toronto
competition.
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DURHAM ––The Durham Region
Wo rks Department would like to re-
mind all motorists to drive safely this
winter and watch out for black ice.
In an effort to encourage road safe-
ty, the Durham Region Works Depart-
ment is providing motorists with infor-
mation on one of the most dangerous
winter road conditions –– black ice.
Black ice is a thin, almost invisible
coating of ice that forms quickly and
unexpectedly on surfaces when mois-
ture in the air or on the surface freezes.
It’s extremely slippery and is one
of the most commonly cited weather-
related causes of drivers losing control
of their vehicles, according to the
health department. It is most likely to
form on bridges, raised roads or other
road surfaces that will change temper-
ature relatively quickly, when air tem-
perature above freezing suddenly
drops to below freezing levels, at
dawn, dusk, or during the night, and
during periods of high humidity.
Some safety tips: familiarize your-
self with the conditions under which
black ice forms, and get to know what
black ice looks like. Whenever possi-
ble, avoid driving under black ice con-
ditions, watch/listen to weather reports
by local media, plan your trips careful-
ly ahead of time, make sure your vehi-
cle is in good working order and is
filled with fuel and increase the dis-
tance between your vehicle and other.
Be careful out there: Durham staff
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Pickering
man charged in
robbery spree
DURHAM –– Time has
run out for a robbery suspect
dubbed the Curfew Bandit,
believed responsible for six
knifepoint heists in Ajax and
Pickering.
Durham Regional Police
holdup squad detectives ear-
lier this week arrested a 19-
year-old man in relation to
crimes dating back to Febru-
ary.
Sergeant Paul Malik, po-
lice spokesman, said a robber
threatened clerks at pet,
video, clothing and sandwich
shops with a knife while de-
manding money.
Each time he struck short-
ly before 9 p.m., leading in-
vestigators to tag him the
Curfew Bandit.
Megawraps and Dejavu
Discs, in Ajax, and Pet Value,
Fashion Max and Hollywood
Video in Pickering were
robbed between Feb. 5 and
March 19.
The robber “took a hia-
tus,” after police released a
description of the suspected
bandit, and allegedly resur-
faced last month, Sgt. Malik
said.
On Nov. 25, he went back
to Pet Value at 1298
Kingston Rd. in Pickering
and robbed the store for the
second time, police allege.
A man, who was identi-
fied early in the investigation
as a suspect, was arrested at
his residence Monday.
Kevin Bruce Janes, 19, of
Faylee Crescent, Pickering
faces six counts each of rob-
bery, wearing a disguise and
possession of a dangerous
weapon.
He appeared in Oshawa
court Tuesday and was or-
dered held in custody pend-
ing his next appearance Dec.
10.
Tea time at
Village library
AJAX —Ajax Public
Library Village branch
staff is looking for help
celebrating the festive sea-
son.
A Christmas tea is being
held Saturday, Dec. 21 and
Monday, Dec. 23, from 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. both days.
Everyone is welcome.
The branch is on Church
Street, north of Hwy. 2.
For more information,
call 905-683-1140.
Business woman’s $1,000
cash awarded handed over
to Girls Inc. of Durham
BY LESLEY BOVIE
Staff Writer
DURHAM —Debbie McCulloch
is giving new meaning to the phrase
‘giving back’.
Recently named this year’s winner
of the Certified Management Accoun-
tants (CMA) Community Service
Aw ard, the Ajax resident donated the
$1,000 cash award to Girls Incorporat-
ed of Durham (formerly Big Sisters
Association of Ajax-Pickering).
“I like what they stand for,” ex-
plained Ms. McCulloch, who has been
a Big Sister with the organization for
six years.
In fact, she’s had the same little sis-
ter in that time, even becoming god-
mother to young Alana.
“Debbie is a committed volunteer
and a very compassionate, very dedi-
cated woman,” said Marilyn Mitchell,
executive director of Girls Inc.
“She’s one of those people you wish
you could just clone. I wish we had 40
more like her so we wouldn’t have any-
one on our waiting list.”
Ms. McCulloch graduated from
Mount Allison University in New
Brunswick with a bachelor’s of com-
merce degree in 1984. She received her
CMA designation in 1988.
Today, she is a financial planner and
president of the Whitby franchise of
Money Concepts.
“I like to give back,” said Ms. Mc-
Culloch, when asked about her com-
munity service. “It’s just too easy to sit
back and not be involved.”
Her volunteer work includes acting
as treasurer of Racing Against Drugs,
an awareness program teaching stu-
dents about the dangers of drugs; sit-
ting on the Whitby Chamber of Com-
merce business development commit-
tee; and serving on the financial advi-
sory board to the Canadian Association
of Occupational Therapists.
She has also helped launch Profit
Prophet, a small business group, and is
a member of the Durham Home and
Small Business Association. Her fran-
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of the year award in 2001 and again on
its own in 2002.
“Like most women these days,
(Debbie) is very, very busy but she still
manages to find time and we appreci-
ate that,” said Ms. Mitchell.
Girls Inc. plans to use the $1,000
cash award for its Big Sister and Little
Sister program.
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DURHAM ––The Durham
Autism Society holds a Christmas
party Sunday, Dec. 8 from 2 to
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News Advertiser December 6, 2002
This is the final in a series of sto-
ries looking at special education in
Durham schools.
BY MIKE RUTA
Staff Writer
DURHAM —Their stories are
similar.
Parents of Durham’s special-
needs children tell of dropping ser-
vice levels in local schools in recent
years, and having to fight and nego-
tiate with officials to get support for
their kids. The response they often
receive is that there is not enough
money from the Province to receive
the level of service they want.
Oshawa parent Kim Gignac is
one of them. She has three boys
with special needs, whom she calls,
“my special gifts from God”. The
support level for her son, Leim, a
Grade 1 student with Tourette’s syn-
drome, dropped from one educa-
tional assistant (EA) to half an assis-
tant after senior kindergarten. As a
result, it was suggested Leim not go
to school in the afternoons.
Upset, Ms. Gignac began a tele-
phone campaign.
“I just continued to call people at
the board level,” she said. “I would
make three and four calls a day and
talk to three or four different people
a day, telling them I was here and I
was not going away.”
Eventually,
she got Leim
placed in a multi-
ple exceptionali-
ties class, where
two EAs are
there to support
nine students, at
Wa verly Public
School in Os-
hawa.
Since then,
Ms. Gignac said,
“we’ve had noth-
ing but success.”
However, she be-
lieves Leim
should be at his
home school,
Glen Street Pub-
lic School, with full EA support in a
regular classroom setting to help
prepare him for the real world.
But that’s a tall order for the
Durham District School Board,
which in 1999 and 2000 restruc-
tured its special-education program
because it was not receiving enough
funding from the Province to sup-
port it. That meant cutting self-con-
tained classes and support staff be-
cause, unlike the old days, trustees
could not go to the electorate for
more money through education tax
increases. As a result, more special-
education students are in regular
classroom settings.
Gail Elliott, the board’s special-
education superintendent, believes
the old model is gone for good.
“I think this is the way it’s going
to be,” she said in an interview. “I
don’t see us going back.”
Ms. Elliott said with the excep-
tion of students with the most severe
physical needs, like blind and deaf
students, there is no one-student-to-
one-EA ratio any longer.
“In some respects, from a philo-
sophical point of view, you don’t
want a child to be so dependent on
one person in their school career,
because what are they going to do in
the real world?” she said.
And while support staff is allo-
cated to be available to several stu-
dents at once, she acknowledges
parents whose kids have perhaps a
0.3 EA allocation feel it’s not
enough.
“Parents are not happy,” said Ms.
Elliott. “They say, ‘my kids are dis-
abled all the time’.”
Ms. Elliott said the board needs
more money to offer flexible trans-
portation to special-needs students
so they aren’t on
large school buses.
It needs an in-
crease in special
education per pupil
amount (SEPPA)
funding to support
students with mild
and moderate
learning disabili-
ties. And when Dr.
Mordechai Rozan-
ski delivers his ed-
ucation funding re-
view report to Ed-
ucation Minister
Elizabeth Witmer,
she hopes he rec-
ommends elimi-
nating the exten-
sive paperwork boards must go
through each year to file claims for
intensive support amount (ISA)
funding for high-needs students.
Provincial auditors were to have
spent three days in the first week of
December at the board reviewing its
ISA claims. Ms. Elliott said the
audit process shows the board is
owed an extra $9 million in ISA
funding.
Cathy Montreuil, principal of
special education and special ser-
vices at the Kawartha Pine Ridge
District School Board, said the
board spends more money on spe-
cial education than it receives from
the Province in classroom spending
funding envelopes — but it’s not
enough. She noted provincial
staffers have already completed
their audit of the board’s ISA fund-
ing claims, adding it demonstrates
the board is entitled to roughly $6
million in additional money.
“That would translate in our
board to 200 education assistants,”
she said, adding that money would
go a long way to supporting stu-
dents who have less support than
they need, or none at all.
However, Ms. Montreuil said
there’s no guarantee the board will
receive that amount, even though it
has played by the Province’s rules.
She said parents seeking better
service are caught in a circle of ap-
pealing to her and other staff, being
told the program is entirely funded
by the Province, and then being told
by provincial representatives that
education funding has gone up.
What’s missing, said Ms. Montreuil,
is all the details in between.
“They don’t know whom to turn
to any longer,” she said. “It’s very
frustrating to be a parent of a spe-
cial-needs student in Ontario right
now.”
What’s needed, said Ms. Mon-
treuil, is special-education program
standards setting out what services a
learning disabled student, for exam-
ple, anywhere in the province is en-
titled to and how much it will cost.
As recently as six months ago, the
ministry’s special-education adviso-
ry panel urged the ministry to re-
lease standards, in the works since
the Province almost three years ago
announced they would be created.
The first standards were to have
been in place in the spring of 2001.
“We’re continuing to conduct re-
search and work with the stakehold-
er group on the standards,” Dave
Ross,the ministry’s senior media re-
lations co-ordinator, said in an inter-
view. He said a pilot project to start
in September 2003 would see the re-
lease of the first standards, for autis-
tic children.
As for the ISA audit, Mr. Ross
said the government is committed to
using the results of this year’s
process for 2003/04 funding. He
noted Dr. Rozanski’s mandate in-
cluded a review of special-education
funding, and his findings, too, will
be considered for next year’s educa-
tion grant announcement.
“What they’re not telling us is
how they’re going to use (the audit
results),” said Ms. Montreuil.
Frustrated parents need to con-
tact their MPPs, she said, because it
is with them that the financial deci-
sions are made.
Kim Gignac doesn’t need any
urging.
“I really want other parents to
know that they’re not alone,” she
said. “We have to stand up to let the
provincial government know that
parents of special-needs children are
not going to sit on the sidelines and
watch our children be abused.”
RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo
Kim Gignac and her boys are a close-knit group. Her ‘special gifts from God,’ clockwise from the
front, Leim, Brooks and Richard, all have special needs. Ms. Gignac says the provincial government
is letting parents of special-needs kids down by underfunding the program.
Nowhere
to turn
Pa r ents of special-needs students struggle for answers
‘We have to stand up
to let the provincial
government know
that parents of
special-needs children
are not going to
sit on the sidelines
and watch our
children be abused.’
Kim Gignac
BY JACQUIE McINNES
Staff Writer
DURHAM ––Big
dreams need big actions to
make them a reality and
Durham’s new university is
hoping the Region will
meet the challenge with a
$10 million pledge.
Gary Polonsky, presi-
dent of the University of
Ontario Institute of Tech-
nology, gave Durham coun-
cil his vision of a universi-
ty in this region that would
hold its own against some
of the best in the world. Mr.
Polonsky sees an influx of
“brilliant” researchers and
educators and expansion on
campuses across the re-
gion.
To get there, it will need
a $100-million investment
by government, the univer-
sity and fund-raising over
the next five years.
Mr. Polonsky asked re-
gional council to be part of
that future with a commit-
ment to contribute 10 per
cent of the university’s
five-year financial goal.
“We must demonstrate
our willingness to help our-
selves in this region,” said
Mr. Polonsky. “You must
set the tone. You are the
elected leaders of this re-
gion. Together, we set the
tone.”
The university president
told the Region’s politi-
cians the scope of the uni-
versity’s plans has already
increased significantly
since the inception of
UOIT was announced in
2001. “The university is
growing before our eyes in
ways many of you wouldn’t
believe,” he said, noting the
original goal to accommo-
date 6,500 students by
2009 has been boosted to
10,000. In September 2003,
the university will welcome
1,300 students, a number
that will grow by at least
1,000 students each year
subsequent.
The university always
had a vision for teaching
excellence but now, Mr.
Polonsky said, it is set to
become a leading research
university as well.
The president alluded to
a new alternative energy re-
search centre as part of that
plan.
“We are hiring wonder-
ful people from across the
country. We are doing
something unique with in-
tellectual property where
the creator (of research)
will benefit” from the dis-
coveries made, he said, not-
ing this concept adopts the
United States model. The
university president be-
lieves this philosophy will
“bring a brain regain of
brilliant Canadians return-
ing to Canada, returning to
Durham Region,” to work
in their home country. “At
the very least, we will be a
Wa terloo (university) for
the eastern region of the
GTA.”
The plan will ultimately
require more than a half-
billion dollars in invest-
ment with land acquisition
and construction of cam-
puses throughout Durham
Region. It will be anchored
by a main campus spanning
1,500 acres from Simcoe
Street in Oshawa past
Thornton Road into Whit-
by, Mr. Polonsky told coun-
cil.
“This is stone-cold-seri-
ous business. We have an
opportunity to create a
Boston (home of renowned
research university MIT) in
Durham Region.”
Council has referred the
$10 million request to its
finance and administration
committee for a report
from staff to be considered
in the new year.
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in Ajax or Pickering
DURHAM ––In this
season of giving, you’re in-
vited to give the gift of life
in December.
Canadian Blood Services
is holding donor clinics in
Ajax and Pickering in the
coming days. For more in-
formation call 1-888-2-DO-
NATE (1-888-236-6283) or
visit www.bloodservices.ca
Local clinics include:
AJAX
Dec. 10l St. Bernadette
Church parish hall, 21
Bayly St.E. from 12:30-8
p.m.
PICKERING
Dec. 18; Pickering Nuclear
Generating Station’s Infor-
mation Centre Auditorium,
1675 Montgomery Park Rd.
from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Dec. 19; Holy Redeemer
parish, church hall, 796
Eyer Dr. from 4-8 p.m.
Dec. 27; Pickering Recre-
ation Complex’s O’Brien
Room, 1867 Valley Farm
Rd. from 1-8 p.m.
GARY POLONSKY
‘Together, we set the tone.’
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PICKERING –– Ajax resident Dave White carves some detail into
his wooden sculpture at a meeting of the Pickering Wood Carvers
Club Wednesday. His piece, ‘Wood Spirit’, is well on its way to com-
pletion.
Fit exercise lesson into your schedule
PICKERING —Learn the
basics about being fit.
The Pickering Recreation
Complex offers a free health
club orientation every other
Thursday from 7:30 to 9 p.m.
and every other Wednesday
from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The next
sessions are Dec. 11 and 12.
Fitness staff will demon-
strate how to use the cardio-
vascular equipment and weight
machines.
Participants are asked to
wear gym shoes because if
they choose, they will also be
given the opportunity to try
some of the equipment.
Those interested can sign
up at the complex or call 905-
683-6582 to reserve a spot.
Ajax Lions invite you to
celebrate the new year
AJAX —The Ajax
Lions Club is planning a
party Jan. 1.
The club is holding a
New Year’s Day Levee from
11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admis-
sion is free and those at-
tending are asked to bring a
non-perishable food item.
It’s at the Lions’ hall,
500 Clements Rd. W.
For more information,
call Brian Hopkins at 905-
683-0905.
Pickering approves
steps to protect
heritage, cultural
areas
BY LESLEY BOVIE
Staff Writer
PICKERING —Picker-
ing has taken the first step to-
wards protecting native her-
itage and cultural areas from
future development.
Local councillors passed
four “interim practices”
Monday night to be used by
the City’s planners until a full
review of Pickering’s plan-
ning procedures and how
they can include the input of
First Nations can be complet-
ed over the next six months.
There are 190 known na-
tive and heritage culture sites
in the Duffins Creek Water-
shed alone, said Harvey
Kirsch, of the Rouge Valley
Foundation and Wapiti Al-
liance.
“A n ything this govern-
ment does must be provincial
government and Ontario Mu-
nicipal Board proof,” he told
council. “Put in some teeth so
they can’t change your inten-
tions for the interests of de-
velopers.”
The “interim practices”
call for all significant aborig-
inal and cultural heritage sites
to be protected and pre-
served, and an archeological
master plan to be completed
of such areas with the appro-
priate First Nations.
A minimum 120-metre
archeological heritage zone
will be created around all wa-
tercourses.
Development in those
areas is contingent on the rec-
ommendation of an indepen-
dent archeological assess-
ment completed by the City’s
planning department with the
appropriate First Nations rep-
resentatives.
“We’ll start by looking at
our internal practices and
then move to an in-depth re-
view of our planning proce-
dures to embellish upon what
we have in the heritage sec-
tion of our Official Plan,” said
Neil Carroll, Pickering’s di-
rector of planning and devel-
opment.
The interim practices were
adopted from a report intro-
duced to council Nov. 18 by
Wa rd 1 Regional Councillor
Maurice Brenner and David
Grey Eagle Sanford, of the
Huron Wendat First Nation.
Council referred it to staff
for more information, while
Coun. Brenner and Ward 3
City Councillor David Pick-
les added minor alterations to
the wording of the report.
“It’s technical,” Coun.
Brenner said. “We have not
changed the intent.”
Coun. Pickles said he still
found some of the wording
troubling, in particular, that
exhumation and reburial of
human remains for the pur-
pose of facilitating develop-
ment shall be prohibited.
The word “shall” doesn’t
take into account the Ontario
Cemeteries Act, which gives
First Nations the choice of re-
burial when ancestral remains
are unearthed by develop-
ment, Coun. Pickles said.
That’s one of the areas
planning staff will have to re-
view, along with the mini-
mum 120-metre zone around
watercourses, Mr. Carroll
said. There may be instances
in which the City may feel a
larger protective area is need-
ed, he added.
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Accused
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BY STEPHEN SHAW
Staff Writer
DURHAM ––An Oshawa man
who stabbed a woman in the throat in
an unprovoked “rage” and choked her
unconscious is guilty of attempted
murder.
The defence argument that Terry
Gagnon was in a robotic state of “au-
tomatism” when he attacked Atheena
Ruscoe, 23, was rejected by Justice
Myrna Lack of Superior Court of Jus-
tice in Whitby Monday.
Mr. Gagnon denied trying to kill
Ms. Ruscoe, but admitted stabbing her
in the neck three times, punching and
kicking her in the face, standing on her
throat, choking her unconscious to sti-
fle her screams and covering her with
blankets.
He claimed no memory of the Oct.
8, 2000 episode and a forensic psychi-
atrist concluded he was in a drug-in-
duced “altered state of consciousness,”
at the time.
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heavily on Mr. Gagnon’s confession to
police as proof he intended to kill.
“I choked her until I thought she
was finished... I thought she was dead,”
he told Durham Regional Police after
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“I wasn’t thinking about what I was
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“Mr. Gagnon and Ms. Ruscoe had a
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While looking, she felt a jab in the
back. When Ms. Ruscoe turned, Mr.
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kitchen knife for no apparent reason.
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gland, Ms. Ruscoe told the court.
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severing a tendon in her hand. Ignoring
Ms. Ruscoe’s screams, Mr. Gagnon
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in “a psychotic state induced by
cannabis” and not aware of his actions.
Justice Lack will hear arguments
from prosecutor Kent Saliwonchyk
and defence lawyer Esther Rosenberg
before passing sentence Jan. 16.
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Hazardous
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Ajax, Pickering residents
can now drop items off at
Miller Waste Systems
BY LESLEY BOVIE
Staff Writer
PICKERING —Homeowners in
Ajax and Pickering no longer have an
excuse when it comes to proper dis-
posal of cans of paint, motor oil and
other household hazardous materials.
Effective Dec. 3, those items can be
dropped off at a new Durham-funded
hazardous collection depot at Miller
Waste Systems, 1220 Squires Beach
Rd. in Pickering.
“We’ve always been concerned
about residents in Ajax and Pickering
having to travel a long distance to dis-
pose of these materials,” said Peter
Wa tson, Durham’s manager of waste
management.
Before this week’s opening, the
nearest licensed facility was the Re-
gion’s waste transfer station in north
Oshawa on Ritson Road, just north of
Ta unton.
Items like paint, pesticides, batter-
ies, motor oil and gas can be taken to
the depot’s containment building,
where staff separate it into the appro-
priate containers. When full, the mate-
rial is shipped to the Region’s process-
ing facility in Oshawa, said Mr. Wat-
son.
Durham has spent $140,000 to set
up the service, which consists of an
office trailer for staff, a containment
building, hazardous material bins and
other equipment.
But ongoing operating costs have
yet to be determined.
“It’s a big unknown how many res-
idents will use the facility,” Mr. Wat-
son said. “We certainly encourage res-
idents using the facility and not throw-
ing these materials in the garbage or
down the sink.”
This month will be a “commission-
ing period”, said Mr. Watson, in which
the Region hopes to test out the new
service and make sure it is operating
according to procedures.
The depot is open Tuesdays to Sat-
urdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but
closed Sundays and Mondays.
For more information about which
hazardous materials are accepted at
the site, call Miller Waste Systems at
905-426-4222.
Three times the
historical fun offered
PICKERING —Embark on a
journey through history at an upcoming
meeting.
The Pickering Township Historical
Society meets Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30
p.m. at the East Shore Community
Centre, 910 Liverpool Rd., in Picker-
ing. The evening includes a number of
presentations. Jerry Paris discusses ‘an
excursion to Alaska and the Northwest
Te rritories’, John Sabean explains the
‘history along the Trent-Severn Canal
System’, and Carol King describes
‘Churchill Falls, Labrador hydro devel-
opment’.
For more information, call 905-420-
6588.
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Police ask board to put safety first if school site is available
BY MIKE RUTA
Staff Writer
DURHAM —The public school
board says it will do what it can to
help the Kids’ Safety Village in
Whitby meet its goal of future ex-
pansion.
The village sits on 1.2 acres of the
Kathleen Rowe Memorial Public
School property and is leased from
the Durham District School Board.
Over 12,500 Grade 1, 2 and 3 stu-
dents per year visit the miniature
town, which features buildings, road-
ways, traffic lights, road signs and a
working railway crossing, to learn
about road safety.
The board last week began the
process of disposing of both the K.
Rowe and R.A. Hutchison public
school properties after voting to
close the schools.
The Rowe property, including the
land on which the village sits, must
be offered to other local school
boards, colleges and universities, the
municipality or regional govern-
ment, and the Ontario Realty Corpo-
ration. If no one wants it, the board
retains ownership.
Constable Esther Rathwell, the
Durham Regional Police officer as-
signed to the village, said the village
board wants to expand in the future
to also offer a fire safety classroom
and Internet safety instruction.
“We want to improve; we
want to grow..,” she told
trustees. “We basically want to
look beyond 2015. If you’re
thinking about what to do with
Rowe, you might want to say (to
us), ‘can you use this?’ We
would like to consider growth in
the future and if you can help us
out that would be super.”
Board chairman Elizabeth
Roy said senior staff members
have “more than a willingness to
take a look” at the village’s
needs.
Business superintendent Ron
Trbovich said the board has re-
tained most of the properties it
has closed in recent years and
will hopefully do so in this case.
“The municipality and the
board would have talks about
the use of the site (if the board
kept it),” he said.
“The safety village board
would be invited to have discus-
sions with us.”
Mr. Trbovich in an interview
said there’s a variable in the sce-
nario. If the board cannot build
the new Whitby elementary
school where it wishes, in a por-
tion of Peel Park, the fate of
both K. Rowe and Hutchison
might have to be reconsidered
by trustees.
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kids
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future
and we
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Up to 200 jobs touted with
bid for membership-based
store slated for Brock
Road site in 2003
BY LESLEY BOVIE
Staff Writer
PICKERING —One of the first
Sam’s Club stores to hit Canada will be
setting up shop in Pickering when the
Metro East Trade Centre is redevel-
oped.
Slated to open in late 2003, the
membership warehouse club will em-
ploy 150 to 200 people, and offer more
than 4,000 items ranging from appli-
ances, to home furniture and food, said
Andrew Pelletier, a spokesman for
Wal-Mart Canada.
“Pickering is a market where we’ve
operated for a short period of time. The
real estate was available and it’s a mar-
ket with a large population both in
Pickering and the immediate surround-
ing area,” he said.
Up until now, Sam’s Club has been
a U.S. phenomenon, launched by Wal-
Mart and named after its founder, Sam
Walton. Only Costco has offered Cana-
dians the opportunity to shop in bulk
for retail items for a membership fee.
But earlier this month, Wal-Mart
Canada announced plans to build four
to six Sam’s Clubs in Canada by the
end of next year, but was tight-lipped
on locations.
Last week, First Pro Shopping Cen-
tres submitted a revised site plan to the
City of Pickering for a 129,695-
square-foot membership warehouse
store, which Mr. Pelletier confirmed is
a Sam’s Club.
It will be part of the redevelopment
of the Metro East Trade Centre at
Brock and Kingston roads and sit be-
side a Wal-Mart built there last year. A
portion of the Sam’s Club will be lo-
cated on the existing trade centre site,
said Ornella Richichi, First Pro’s direc-
tor of land planning.
“Demolition of the trade centre will
begin in February. We hope to break
ground (on Sam’s Club) in April,” she
said.
Wo rk has already begun on several
other stores along the site’s periphery.
Mark’s Work Wearhouse, Danier
Leather, Reitmans, Tyme Maternity,
SM2, the Shoe Company, and a Mc-
Donald’s Restaurant are among the ex-
pected tenants.
The Sam’s Club construction will
also be coupled with a new Winners,
Bonnie Toggs and Joggers/Reebok.
While a Canadian Sam’s Club fee
has yet to be developed — Americans
pay $30 for shopping privileges —
Wal-Mart will spend between $15 mil-
lion and $20 million to build the ware-
house store. It hopes to have it open in
time for next Christmas, said Mr. Pel-
letier.
Timing has been key to an ongoing
struggle between First Pro and the
trade centre’s main tenant, the Picker-
ing Markets. First Pro argues vendors
must vacate the trade centre by the end
of January to allow for a tight con-
struction deadline. However, the mar-
kets’new home won’t be ready until at
least mid-August and are looking for
an extension.
Wal-Mart Canada is aware of the
situation but First Pro is trying to find
a temporary location for the markets,
Mr. Pelletier said. Ms. Richichi would-
n’t elaborate on those details.
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marketing students took home first-
and second-place honours at the 2002
Ontario Colleges’Marketing Competi-
tion.
Competing against 14 other col-
leges, 14 Durham College students
travelled to Kingston for the event last
month.
The competition was divided into
11 separate events. Durham’s Arthur
Marcoviciu and Jesse Stever placed
first in the sales management case
event, while Matt Siekowski and Mari-
na Obrenov captured second place in
the international marketing case event.
“Our students have participated in
this competition for six years and this
is the best showing we’ve had,” noted
Bill Goodman, acting dean, School of
Business.
“They’ve learned a lot and their fac-
ulty coaches were particularly pleased
to see them demonstrate such a high
degree of teamwork, which will be a
major asset when they graduate and
enter the workforce.”
For each event, competitors had 30
minutes to prepare a 15-minute pre-
sentation on an assigned business sce-
nario.
A panel of judges from the private
sector evaluated the students on a num-
ber of criteria, including presentation
skills, creativity, presentation
overview, ability to identify and ana-
lyze the problem, and recommenda-
tions.
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Province offers
new women’s shelter
extra security
DURHAM —The Ajax-
Pickering Women’s Centre
has received $32,500 from
the provincial government to
provide increased security.
In a press release from
MPPs Janet Ecker (Picker-
ing-Ajax-Uxbridge) and Jim
Flaherty (Whitby-Ajax), the
pair stated the money is part
of the government’s “com-
mitment to provide safe and
accessible shelters for
women and their children
fleeing domestic abuse”.
Women’s centre president
Sherry Senis said the money
would be “used for security
cameras, intercoms and shat-
ter-proof glass”. The security
measures would be incorpo-
rated into the shelter when a
7,400-square-foot addition is
built.
Ms. Senis noted the cen-
tre is working with Ajax offi-
cials on the permits needed
for construction.
“We’re hoping to have a
shovel in the ground in the
spring,” she said, adding the
25-bed shelter should open
next September.
The shelter will be about
15,000 sq. ft. and Ms. Senis
praised artist’s renderings for
the building.
“It will blend in with the
neighbourhood. It won’t look
like a shelter,” she said.
The women’s centre is
operating the shelter, which
is in a Town-owned building
the Durham Regional Police
had been leasing.
A police officer will be
stationed at the shelter when
it opens.
“This funding will ensure
that the needed repairs and
improvements are made to
shelters in order to provide a
safe and accessible environ-
ment for women and their
children,” noted Brenda El-
liott, minister of community,
family and children’s ser-
vices, in the press release.
Ajax figures
old bylaw
needs facelift
AJAX —A public review is about
to start that will lead to replacing three
zoning bylaws the Town has been using
to judge development since the 1960s.
The final draft of a comprehensive
zoning bylaw should be presented to
council in June for ratification.
Kevin Heritage, the policy planning
co-ordinator for the Town, said the for-
mat for the new bylaw is “streamlined
and user-friendly”.
Council’s community affairs and
planning committee on Monday agreed
to seek public comments on the new
bylaw. The first of two open houses is in
late January, with a second tentatively
set for April.
Mr. Heritage noted the three ‘parent’
bylaws currently being used have 55
different residential zones, and these set
out the standards for home building in
Ajax. “Many of these zones are very
similar to one another and in some
cases only vary by lot area or frontage,”
he stated in a written report. “Most of
these zones were created to regulate a
specific development design at one
point in time.”
The new bylaw has 11 residential
zones.
There are 18 pages of definitions,
covering everything from a hospital and
a parking space to a body rub parlour
and a place of worship.
The proposed bylaw also lays out
how many residential units can be on a
lot, the planning requirements for a
home-based business, parking spaces
needed in residential, commercial and
industrial areas, and permitted uses in
different sections of the Town.
To date, about $90,000 has been
spent preparing the draft bylaw and Mr.
Heritage noted another $25,000 is need-
ed to complete the project.
DURHAM ––Christmas is draw-
ing near but for many families and in-
dividuals in Durham Region, it won’t
be very merry without your help.
Food banks are looking for non-
perishable items to help provide less-
fortunate people with a Christmas
meal and toy drives need new toys to
make the holidays brighter for chil-
dren.
Food items needed include canned
soups and stews, cereals, peanut but-
ter, jam, canned fish and meat, toma-
to sauce, rice, pasta, beans, cookies,
pudding, canned fruit and juice,
crackers, cheese spread, powdered or
canned milk, canned vegetables,
baby food, formula and cereals, cof-
fee, tea, sugar, hot chocolate and per-
sonal care items.
In our communities, various orga-
nizations are collecting food and
toys.
Here’s a list of places where you
can help.
• Pickering Fire Services invites
the public to drop off new and un-
wrapped toys to its fire halls for its
fourth annual Christmas Toy Drive.
Pickering Pentecostal Church dis-
tributes the toys dropped off at local
fire halls to families in need. Items
are taken to various social service or-
ganizations throughout Pickering and
Durham Region.
To ys should be dropped off before
Sunday, Dec. 22. For more informa-
tion, call 905-839-8095.
• Old Scugog Road in Bow-
manville is holding its annual Christ-
mas lights and decoration event.
Drive by the neighbourhood and drop
off non-perishable food for the New
Life Neighbourhood Centre, gifts for
women at Denise House and toys for
the Durham Regional Police food and
toy drive, and clothing for St. Vincent
de Paul.
Donation boxes are set up on
Taunus Court. In Bowmanville, take
Hwy. 57 from Hwy. 2 (at the police
station), go north and then left onto
Old Scugog Road.
• Simcoe Hall Settlement House,
387 Simcoe St. S., Oshawa, starts its
annual Christmas food drive on Dec.
9, with staff and volunteers accepting
non-perishable food items right up to
1 p.m. on Dec. 24 for the more than
800 families expected to register.
Monetary donations will go towards
the purchase of turkey gift certifi-
cates, fresh fruit, vegetables and
bread.
• The Durham Children’s Aid So-
ciety is looking for donations for the
hundreds of families it is involved
with each year.
Donors may provide gifts of new
toys, new clothes, non-perishable
food or food gift certificates, diapers
and baby care items. To register as a
donor, call Barbara Clarke at 905-
433-1551 Ext. 2305.
• Durham Regional Police is hold-
ing its annual food and toy drive for
the holiday season.
Donations of non-perishable food
and unwrapped toys can be dropped
off at any police station, the Oshawa,
Whitby and Clarington fire halls, or
businesses can set up their own
Christmas drop box.
Drive volunteers will pick up drop
boxes or they can be taken to the
drive’s drop-off centre at 50 Rich-
mond St. E. in Oshawa. Cash dona-
tions will be accepted at any police
station or the drop-off centre. The
drive runs from Dec. 1 to 23 and vol-
unteers can be reached at 905-436-
9033.
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fortunate this festive season
DURHAM ––David
Collier, General Motors of
Canada president from
1973-1976, died at his
Phoenix, Arizona home
Dec. 1. He was 73.
Although Canadian-
born, the son of an Alberta
clergyman studied in the
United States, eventually
earning a master’s degree
in business administration
from Harvard University.
His 27-year career with
General Motors included
postings to Detroit, New
Yo rk and Oshawa where
he became president of
GM Canada at age 44. It
was a time fraught with
challenges and change.
Those were the days
when exhaust emissions
first concerned the public
and governments. New
regulations required cars
to burn unleaded gas and
foreign imports chal-
lenged the A recipient of
the Horatio Alger Award
and a long time member of
the board of trustees at the
Kettering Institute (GMI),
Mr. Collier retired in
1985. He is survived by
his wife of 49 years,
Eleanor, four children and
their spouses and four
grandchildren. Two sisters
and one brother also sur-
vive him.
A memorial service
was to be held today, Fri-
day, Dec. 6 in Phoenix.
Former GM Canada
president David
Collier dies at 73
Time running out for
potential Opinion Shapers
We ’r e looking for local
writers with local views to
entertain readers in 2003
If you’ve always harboured a de-
sire to share your opinion with thou-
sands of readers, you now have an
outlet for your thoughts and ideas.
For the sixth straight year, the
News Advertiser is proud to welcome
submissions from our readers for our
annual Opinion Shaper contest.
Your entry may be about a topic of
your choice, should range between
400 and 425 words (please count)
and should be typed, if possible, and
double-spaced. You can e-mail your
opinion shaper submission to tkel-
ly@durhamregion.com, fax it to 905-
579-1809, drop it off at the News Ad-
vertiser, 130 Commercial Ave. in
Ajax, or mail it to Tim Kelly, copy
editor, Oshawa This Week, 865
Farewell St., Oshawa, Ont., L1H
7L5.
Don’t forget to clearly label your
entry, ‘Opinion Shaper,’ and include
your name, address, day-time and
evening phone numbers and e-mail
address.
The 13 Opinion Shapers chosen
for 2003 are required to write four
columns at approximately three-
month intervals. Columns appear
each Friday on the editorial page of
Metroland newspapers throughout
Durham Region.
Entries for 2003 will be accepted
up to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Only
those who have been selected as
Opinion Shapers for 2003 will be no-
tified.
BY JANE McDONALD
Staff Writer
DURHAM ––The date
Dec. 8 might not exactly
‘live in infamy,’but it holds
great meaning for Lynn
Dooly-Marek’s family. And
she has the piece of paper
to prove it.
Ms. Dooly-Marek’s
grandfather, Edgar D’Arcy
McGreer, was a career
diplomat in the years lead-
ing up to the Second World
Wa r. As Charge d’Affaires
for the Canadian embassy
in Tokyo, he wrote the
telegram to Ottawa Dec. 8,
1941, stating he’d “just
been informed officially
Japan had declared war on
Canada.”
“My grandfather actual-
ly drafted the telegram,”
says Ms. Dooly-Marek. It
was the day after the Japan-
ese attack at Pearl Harbour
61 years ago when Mr. Mc-
Greer was settling into an
unknown fate, his wife and
children having returned
safely to Canada.
“Mom was a child when
grandfather was in Japan,”
says the 49-year-old Whit-
by artist. “They (her moth-
er, grandmother and aunts)
all got out on the last boat.
They had been there a few
years.
“My mom knew some-
thing was coming because
her Japanese friends didn’t
associate with her any-
more.”
With the Dec. 7, 1941
attack on the U.S. Pacific
fleet, Japan suddenly
joined Germany and Italy
as countries with which
Canada was at war.
“Back then, it (the em-
bassy) was called the Cana-
dian Legation,” explains
Ms. Dooly-Marek, who has
early childhood memories
of her late grandfather.
He survived the war and
went on to hold diplomatic
postings in South Africa,
Poland, Denmark, Israel
and Greece.
But right after the decla-
ration of war, Mr. McGreer
and the rest of the legation
staff were placed under
house arrest in Tokyo dur-
ing the darkest days of the
Second World War.
Some stories from her
grandfather’s incarceration
have become part of family
lore.
“In the one-and-a-half
years he was confined, he
had only one record,
‘Scheherezade,’” she says,
joking that she doubted he
would ever have wanted to
hear the Rimsky-Korsakov
piece of music any time
soon after the war.
“At first, he was allowed
to go golfing but that
stopped,” she continues.
“My grandfather was a very
quiet gentleman but one
morning he shaved off one
of his eyebrows and half
his moustache to liven
things up a bit. But nobody
made a comment.”
Ms. Dooly-Marek sur-
mises that although not ill-
treated, it must have been a
difficult time for her grand-
father. “They would have
had all the food they need-
ed but it must have been so
boring,” she adds.
The legation staff was
repatriated in mid-1942,
when Japanese diplomats
living in North America
were exchanged with them.
The Swedish passenger
liner ‘Gripsholm’ arrived at
Rio de Janeiro from Por-
tuguese East Africa with
Canadian, South American
and US officials aboard
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marines wouldn’t torpedo
them,” adds Ms. Dooly-
Marek, recalling a story
told by her grandfather.
Considered an expert on
Japan as well as other parts
of the world where he rep-
resented Canada, Mr. Mc-
Greer kept himself well-in-
formed. “He read three
newspapers every day,”
says his proud granddaugh-
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ning artist who has studied
at the Banff School of Fine
Art and the Ecole des
Beaux Arts in Aix-en-
Provence, France.
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dad, Mackenzie King and
(South African Prime Min-
ister) General (Jan) Smuts
were invited to the wed-
ding,” she adds. “And in
Athens, when my sister and
I would have to go up to
bed, we’d look down at the
embassy dinners. My
grandmother said it was
vital to remember every-
body’s name.”
Granddaughter treasures family’s part in history
RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo
Lynn Dooly-Marek possesses the official telegram
sent from the Canadian Embassy in Tokyo in which
war was declared by Japan, dated Dec. 8, 1941.
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Pouring over experiment results
PICKERING –– Chelsie Munn pours liquid through different surfaces as part of an ex-
periment overseen by volunteers with Scientists in the School program. The Grade 4 class
at Rosebank Road Public School took part in a ‘Don’t Take Rocks for Granite’ session.
Looking on is fellow ‘geologist’Nicole Turner.
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FRIDAY, DEC. 6
TREE LIGHTING:Pickering’s Winter-
fest opens with a tree lighting event at
6:45 p.m. at Esplanade Park, behind
the Civic Complex. See live perfor-
mances from the Pickering Concert
Band, Combo #5, and Lenny Graf and
Tr io. Horse-drawn wagon rides, ice
sculpting demonstrations and more.
Contact 905-420-4620, ext. 2096.
CROCHET AND KNITTING:The Ajax
Seniors’ Friendship Club meets every
Fr iday at 9:45 a.m.for these and other
crafts. The club supplies most materi-
als, with items going to the seniors’
bazaar. Meetings are in the St. An-
drew’s Community Centre, 46 Exeter
Dr., Ajax. Call Peggy at 905-686-
1573.
ADDICTION HELP:The Serenity
Group meets every Friday at 8 p.m.
for a 12-step recovery program at
Bayfair Baptist Church, 817 Kingston
Rd. in Pickering. Group deals with all
types of addictions, including co-de-
pendency. Child care is available. Call
Jim evenings at 905-428-9431.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7
CRAFT SHOW AND SALE:Valley
View Public School in Greenwood
hosts the Christmas From the Heart
Craft Show and Sale between 9 a.m.
and 4 p.m. The show features a tea
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sale and country store as well as arti-
sans and crafters. Admission is free.
The school is located at 3530 West-
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CHRISTMAS BAZAAR:Ballycliffe
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hosts a Christmas Bazaar from
11a.m. to 3p.m. The bazaar includes
baked goods, crafts, preserves, a
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stuff your friends’ and family’s stock-
ings with items to help keep them safe.
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branch, offers a wide range of safety
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that could help people save themselves
or someone else from serious injury.
Some of the gifts include child safe-
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electrical plug covers and child safety
manuals full of tips for the home.
Emergency kits include a thermal
blanket, survival candles, a flashlight,
batteries and first aid supplies. In addi-
tion, gift certificates for a variety of
first aid and CPR courses are available.
For more information, call Sharon
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Smile because it happened...
BY TONY DOYLE
Staff Editor
PICKERING —A local band
is hoping to leave it all behind and
make a splash on the music world.
Meadowvale, made up of four
Pickering residents using an Ajax
studio as their home base, recently
wrapped up shooting their first
video for the single ‘Leave it Be-
hind’. One of the five tracks on the
band’s first disc, ‘Don’t Cry Be-
cause It’s Over, Smile Because It
Happened...’, guitarist and lead
vocalist Barry Mantle explains the
video tells the story of a relation-
ship falling apart.
“It’s a song about breaking up,”
said Mantle, who is joined by Tr-
ever Coughlan on guitar and vo-
cals, Tav Hotoyan on drums and
Aaran Wood on bass. “One person
wants to leave it behind, while one
wants to get back together.”
Mantle said the group, which
labels its music as catchy, original
and radio-friendly, was ap-
proached about doing a video after
officials with C2 Productions in
To ronto caught a show by the
band. Filming entailed two 14-
hour days at Mantle’s uncle’s farm
on Altona Road and he relates the
group had plenty of say in the way
the video was shot and is extreme-
ly happy with the work.
“It has a good feel, it’s not a de-
pressing video by any means,” he
said, adding the video serves as a
calling card of sorts.
“We’re hoping we can open
some eyes to what Meadowvale is
all about. We hope this is our step-
ping stone into the business.”
With the finishing touches now
put on the production, the group is
preparing for its video release
party Friday, Dec. 20 at Brewster’s
Bar and Grill in Pickering. From
there, the next step is getting the
finished product to video stations,
which already have the group’s
CD, and getting it on the air. They
are also sending out electronic
press kits to record labels hoping
to land a deal.
The video is a culmination of a
whirlwind first year for the group,
which came together in an unusu-
al sort of way. Mantle said he was
in a store when Coughlan recog-
nized him from a former band of
Mantle’s. An invite from Cough-
lan to join him and Hotoyan for a
jam session, followed by a Web
posting for a bass player, and
Meadowvale was born.
He’s somewhat taken aback by
the band’s relatively quick suc-
cess.
“I think we’re headed in the
right direction,” he said. “If we
keep knocking on the doors they’ll
open. Until somebody gives us a
chance, we’ll keep pounding the
pavement.”
In the months since its forma-
tion, Meadowvale has played a
number of sold-out local shows,
and its line of appearances include
Lee’s Palace, Reverb and the
Kathedral, all in Toronto.
Mantle is steadfast when dis-
cussing the group’s future, saying
all four are ready to make music a
full-time gig. He figures one of the
keys is persistence with music ex-
ecutives.
“It’s a very tough business,
very cutthroat,” said Mantle. “If
you’re not the one working hard,
another band is.”
The video release party starts at
9 p.m. and Brewster’s is at 1050
Brock Rd. between Bayly Street
and Hwy. 401.
For more information on the
band, visit its Web site at
www.meadowvalemusic.com.
It’s been a busy first year for Meadowvale, featuring Barry Mantle, Trever Coughlan, Tav Hotoyan and
Aaran Wood. The band has released a compact disc, played numerous shows and is getting set for the
release of its first video.
Local band
Meadowvale likes
the future it sees
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A real ear for quality music
AJAX –– Christine Taylor, centre, keeps the mood light and plugs her ears as J.Clarke Richardson
students hit crunch time with preparations for their Christmas Concert tonight at 7:30 p.m. Work-
ing hard during a recent rehearsal were, from left, Blair Nash, Brian Dinall, Andy Wood, Kristian
Holmes, Shaun Withrow, Greg Ansley, Amanda Gower and Candice Welsh. Seated are Krista Thor-
ley, left, and Jonathan Stewart.
Sing along to Celtic
Fa b les next week
DURHAM ––The Fables, a
band which plays a mix of rock and
Celtic music, stops in Oshawa on
its cross-country CD-release tour.
The band from the Rock plays
the Jubilee Pavilion Tuesday, Dec.
10 at 8 p.m. The Fables combine
contemporary rock and pop with
the traditional music of their
Celtic roots. They write their
own music and also put their
stamp on traditional tunes.
Band members are
D’Arcy Broderick, a
co-founder of the
Irish Descendants,
Glenn Simmons,
Billy Sutton, Dave
Fitzpatrick and
Clyde Wiseman.
They’ve been
nominated
for many
awards and
won the
East Coast
Music Awards
Entertainer of
the Year Award in 2000 and 2001.
The Fables are joined by Oceans
Aw ay at the show, with the doors
opening at 7 p.m.
Ti ckets are available at Ticket-
master outlets, and in Oshawa at
Newfie Seafood on Simcoe Street
South and Wilson and Lee Music
on Simcoe Street North.
Celtic-pop band The Fables make a stop in
Durham next week
Robert De Niro’s back in therapy this weekend
The following movie opens in
local theatres this weekend
ANALYZE THAT
Directed by Harold Ramis
Starring Robert De Niro,
Billy Crystal, Lisa Kudrow
The mafia’s Paul Vitti is back
in prison and will need some se-
rious counselling when he gets
out. Naturally, he returns to his
analyst Dr. Ben Sobel for help
and finds Sobel needs some seri-
ous help himself as he has inher-
ited the family practice, as well
as an excess stock of stress.
Vitti is nearing the end of his
term in Sing Sing, and the FBI
agents monitoring him are baf-
fled. Day after day they watch as
New York’s most notorious gang-
land figure walks around his cell
in a semi-catatonic stupor, occa-
sionally breaking into songs
from ‘West Side Story’. Is Vitti
having a nervous breakdown be-
cause of recent threats on his life
by a rival family or is his odd be-
haviour merely a foxy ploy to get
him sprung from jail early? The
FBI isn’t sure and neither is his
former psychotherapist Sobel
who gets called in to consult on
the case.
The last time Sobel treated
Vitti he tried to get to the source
Paul Vitti (Robert De Niro) is acting off character during his
stay in prison. The mafia man is singing songs from ‘West
Side Story’and wandering around his cell. But is it all a ploy
to get back on the outside, or is he really having a nervous
breakdown?
Billy Crystal also
stars in sequel to
‘Analyze This’
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of his debilitating anxiety attacks, but
barely scratched the surface. It will take
time to examine the demons still lurking
in Vitti’s mind and help put him on the
straight and narrow –– time that Sobel
doesn’t want to give. Not to Vitti. Not
now. Truth is, Sobel has problems of his
own.
His father has just died, plunging him
into an identity crisis in both his person-
al and professional lives. Furthermore,
he knows his wife Laura will be furious
if he allows the unpredictable Vitti back
into their lives.
But when Vitti is granted a condition-
al release into Sobel’s custody, becom-
ing his patient again and –– even worse
–– his house guest, the reluctant psychi-
atrist finds he has no choice. In order to
get peace back in his life he must help
the troubled gangster sort out his psy-
che, find gainful employment and go
straight. Under Sobel’s tutelage, Vitti
applies his unique work experience to
the job market, with disastrous results.
Wo rking in a jewelry store proves too
tempting, being a greeter at a fancy
restaurant too humiliating, and selling
cars seriously tries his patience.
The good news is Vitti finally ap-
pears to be sincere about taking the cure.
But how can Sobel be sure when guys
like Lou The Wrench keep showing up?
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Brass Band in
Ajax for concert
DURHAM –– The Whitby Brass
Band presents its annual Christmas
concert Friday, Dec. 13.
The band performs at 7:30 p.m. at
Carruthers Creek Community Church,
620 Audley Rd., off Bayly Street in
Ajax.
Special guests are the O’Neill Colle-
giate senior chamber choir, with Erin
Collins directing. The Whitby Brass ju-
nior band provides pre-concert music.
Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for
students and seniors. Accompanied
children 12 and under are admitted free.
Tickets are available at the door or at
Whitby Audio, 233 Brock St. S., Whit-
by.
Also available at the concert will be
the just-released book, ‘Brass Roots:
Whitby Brass Band Then and Now,’the
illustrated story of the band’s 140 years
of music in the community. The book is
$20 and is also available by calling
Jacky Bramma at 905-668-4715.
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NEWS ADVERTISER DECEMBER 6, 2002
A.J. GROEN/ News Advertiser photo
Ajax High School Rams’goaltender Brian Eustace looks back only to see Brad Snetsinger’s shot dent the twine during Lake On-
tario Secondary School Athletics (LOSSA) senior boys’hockey action between Ajax High and the Pickering High School Trojans at
the Ajax Community Centre Tuesday. The Trojans won 7-2.
Snetsingers net a pile of goals
Brothers score eight of
12 goals in Pickering
High’s two wins
AJAX —The Snetsinger broth-
ers stepped up for the Pickering
High School senior boys’ hockey
team, propelling the Trojans to a 7-
2 victory over rival Ajax High
School Rams.
Brad Snetsinger scored four
goals, while his brother and de-
fenceman Ed Snetsinger chipped
in with a single en route to the Tro-
jans’ third league win of the sea-
son.
The Lake Ontario Secondary
School Athletics (LOSSA) league
contest was played at the Ajax
Community Centre Tuesday after-
noon.
It was the second consecutive
win for the Trojans (3-2) who de-
feated the Archbishop Denis O’-
Connor Catholic High School
Chargers 5-2 last Thursday.
Trojans’ coach Lou Manserra
noted his team played well defen-
sively, while avoiding retaliatory
penalties, which went a long way
toward the win over the Rams.
“I was very pleased with the
solid overall performance in the
game. We played as a team al-
though we were short-handed on
the bench,” said Manserra, noting
his team was short three players.
“We also managed to stay out of
the penalty box most of the game.”
Michael Running and Stephen
Budai also scored for the Trojans.
Adding assists were Patrick Milne
with two, Budai, Running, Brad
Snetsinger and Stephen Tippett, all
with one.
Devon Murphy and Craig Mc-
Donald scored for the Rams. Mike
McGrath and Murphy drew assists.
Scoring for the Trojans against
DO’C were Ed Snetsinger with a
hat trick, Tippett and Dustin
Bursey.
The Trojans have three games
remaining in the regular-season
schedule. The team plays the
Brock High School Bulldogs at
Cannington Arena Thursday, Dec.
12 at 1:30 p.m. They finish out the
schedule with contests against the
Pine Ridge Pumas from Pickering
and the Father Leo J. Austin Wild-
cats of Whitby.
Senior boys’hoops
heavyweights battle
at St. Mary Tuesday
PICKERING —Clash of the
hardwood Titans? A sneak pre-
view of the Durham hoops fi-
nals?
However you slice it, next
week’s senior boys’ basketball
showdown between the St. Mary
Catholic Secondary School Mon-
archs and Ajax’s Pickering High
School Trojans should prove
once again to be a pitched battle
between two old rivals.
The senior teams play a rare
evening game at St. Mary Tues-
day at 8 p.m. The game repre-
sents their first meeting of the
2002/03 Lake Ontario Secondary
School Athletics (LOSSA)
schedule.
The rivalry between the senior
squads was kicked up a notch fol-
lowing last year’s LOSSA cham-
pionship game where St. Mary
bested the Trojans. The two clubs
met four times last year, splitting
a pair of regular-season contests,
with each team winning on their
home court. The teams also met
in the final of last January’s
Ajax-Pickering News Advertiser
Classic Basketball Tournament,
with Pickering getting the better
of the host St. Mary team.
This year, the teams have met
once already, in the semifinal of
the McMaster Tournament in
Hamilton three weeks ago. In
that game, Pickering prevailed
60-45 and went on to win the
championship.
This year, it’s difficult to
choose between the teams des-
tined to be among the best in
Durham Region, noted St. Mary
head coach Mike Gordensky.
“Both teams play an up-tempo
style with tough man-to-man de-
fence and some excellent perime-
ter shooters,” he explained.
“There is a lot of respect among
the players and coaches off the
court, but on the court it is all-out
war. Each time we play bragging
rights are on the line and right
now Pickering has those rights.
We have to play each other so
much, we know what the other is
going to do, so it comes down to
execution and defence that will
determine the winner.”
Pickering High head coach
Ron Parfitt views the teams simi-
larly, noting his players have no
problem with motivation when a
game with St. Mary is on the
line.
“They don’t want to lose to us
and we don’t want to lose to
them. Both teams are fairly
equal,” said Parfitt.
If there’s a difference, noted
Parfitt, it’s that his club is per-
haps a little better shooting team.
The height advantage, however,
goes to the Monarchs.
“If we shoot the ball well, we
have an advantage; if we don’t,
the advantage goes to them.
There’s not a lot to choose be-
tween the two of us,” he said.
Prior to the senior game Tues-
day, a matchup between the two
schools’ junior boys’ teams tips
off at 6 p.m.
St. Mary is at 1918 Whites
Rd.
Monarchs, Trojans ready for next round
Top junior basketball
teams hit the court today
PICKERING —St. Mary Catholic
Secondary School plays host to a ju-
nior boys’ basketball tournament this
weekend, with many top teams from
across the GTA in attendance.
The Monarchs junior squad is
among 12 clubs taking to the hard-
wood for the St. Mary Classic Basket-
ball Tournament, beginning this morn-
ing (Friday) with a full slate of games
and ending with the championship
game tomorrow at 6 p.m.
Durham Region is well represent-
ed with Pickering High School, Ajax
High School and Notre Dame Catholic
Secondary School (Ajax), Father Leo
J.Austin (Whitby), G.L. Roberts (Os-
hawa) and Monarchs in action.
Also competing are A.N. Myer (Ni-
agara Falls), Jean Vanier (Scarbor-
ough), St. Marguerite d’Youville (Mis-
sissauga), Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Scarbor-
ough), Brother Andre (York Region)
and St. Mary’s (Hamilton).
St. Mary face the Notre Dame
Cougars in their first pool game Friday
at 8 a.m. and play the A.N. Myer Ma-
rauders in their second game Friday at
6 p.m.
Tournament organizer Mike Gor-
densky, a teacher and the senior boys’
basketball coach at St. Mary, noted the
Pickering High Trojans should be the
team to beat.
Action continues Saturday at the
school, 1918 Whites Rd.
Pickering teen turns
in Barnes-burning
effort in the pool
PICKERING —A Pickering teen
finished sixth in Canada while compet-
ing at the Canadian Short Course Na-
tional Swim Championships in Edmon-
ton, Alberta recently.
Warren Barnes, 17, who swims
with the Scarborough Swim Club,
made it through to the
finals against the top
eight in the country in
two of his five events.
He finished sixth in
the 100-metre and
200m breaststroke
events, setting new
personal best times.
More than 350 of
the top Canadian
swimmers took part.
Performances at this
meet set a bench-
mark for the 2002-03
swimming season with the U.S. Open
Championships just around the corner
and the X FINA World Aquatic Cham-
pionships in Barcelona, Spain next
July.
Barnes now concentrates on the
senior provincial meet in mid-Decem-
ber in Ottawa. He will join 17 other
qualifiers from his team, including Dun-
barton High School students Laura
Barnes, 14, Vanessa Wappel, 14,
Daniel Langlois, 14, Nicole Sabourin,
18, and Kurtis Miller, 17.
WARREN
BARNES
SPORTS BRIEFS
Dec. 6, 2002
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Thunder strikes another
bl ow to Telus Lightning
DURHAM —The Brampton
Thunder’s power-play unit dealt a
fatal blow to the Telus Lightning’s
hopes for their first National Women’s
Hockey League (NWHL) win this
season.
The Thunder struck for three goals
on the power play en route to a 5-2
victory over the Lightning, whose
woes continue this season to the tune
of 17 consecutive losses. The NWHL
game was played Tuesday night at the
Ajax Community Centre.
The Lightning stayed with the
Thunder (12-5-0 for 24 points, second
in Central Division) for two periods,
leading 2-1 after the opening 20 min-
utes. Brampton scored a power-play
marker in the second to knot the
score. In the third period, it was all
Brampton, which scored two consecu-
tive goals with the man-advantage to
take a 4-2 lead. The Thunder scored
its final goal with 1:22 remaining.
Jamie Hill and Nikki Leone scored
power-play goals for the Lightning.
Brenda Reynolds and Britney Chan-
dler added assists.
Telus goaltender Jennifer Piitz was
peppered with 54 shots, while the
Lightning managed 29 shots.
Telus continues its homestand Sat-
urday, facing the Montreal Wingstar
at the Ajax Community Centre at 7:30
p.m. On Tuesday, the unbeaten Beat-
rice Aeros (14-0-1 for 29 points, first
in the Central Division) pay a visit to
the community centre at 7:30 p.m.
LIGHTNING BOLTS:The Telus
Lightning versus Ottawa Raiders
game scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 14
at the Ajax Community Centre has
been rescheduled for the same day at
the Royal Canadian Air Force Base in
Tr enton at 2 p.m.
RON PIETRONIRO/ News Advertiser photo
Telus Lightning’s Jennifer Kearney (8) breaks out of the Telus zone as Brampton Thunder’s
Brooke Whitney (3) pursues her up the ice during National Women’s Hockey League action
at the Ajax Community Centre Tuesday night. Brampton won 5-2.
NIKKI LEONE
Scores power-play marker.
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON WITH AN EVENING OF MAGIC FEATURING
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Despite Gadon’s heroics,
Panthers lose to Oshawa
Pickering, Ajax junior
clubs hook up tonight
PICKERING —Despite a
Herculean effort by the Picker-
ing Boyer Pontiac Panthers’ top
scorer, it wasn’t enough to lift
the junior ‘A’ club past the host
Legionaires at the Oshawa
Civic Auditorium Tuesday
night.
The Panthers trailed 3-1 en-
tering the third period, but
James Gadon scored two goals
in just more than three minutes
to pull even.
Oshawa’s Andrew Gibbons
scored the game winner on the
power play with just more than
two minutes to play, and then
salted away the 5-3 victory with
an empty-net marker with just
more than a minute to go.
All told, Gadon provided the
Panthers with a hat trick to
boost his goals total to 22 for
the year. Gadon has 36 points in
32 games.
Brent Chandler earned three
assists, giving the veteran for-
ward five points in the past two
games. Defenceman Bryan
Hampton had two assists.
The Panthers (6-23-3-0 for
15 points) continue to bring up
the rear in the OHA Ontario
Provincial Junior ‘A’ hockey
League’s South Conference
standings, two points back of
eighth-place Thornhill Rattlers
and three behind seventh-place
crosstown rival Ajax Axemen.
The Panthers face Ajax at the
Pickering Recreation Complex
tonight (Friday) at 7:30 p.m. On
Saturday, Pickering travels to
Thornhill to face the Rattlers at
7:30 p.m.
GAME SUMMARY
1st period
1. 02:15 Oshawa — Derrick
Bagshaw (Mike Mokendanz,
Andrew Gibbons)
2. 09:30 Oshawa — Bagshaw
(Unassisted)
3. 17:08 Pickering — James
Gadon (Rob Foster, Brent
Chandler)
Penalties: Justin Sawyer OSH
(high sticking) 11:27, Michael
Fini PKR (tripping) 13:56
2nd period
4. 17:37 Oshawa — Gibbons
(Brandon Nickerson, Bagshaw)
Penalties: Patrick Miller PKR
(holding) 5:13, Sawyer OSH
(roughing after whistle) 8:46,
Matt Wyles PKR (roughing
after whistle) 8:46, bench minor
PKR (too many men) 14:45
3rd period
5. 00:32 Pickering — Gadon
(Chandler, Bryan Hampton) PP
6. 03:41 Pickering — Gadon
(Chandler, Hampton) PP
7. 07:44 Oshawa — Gibbons
(Bill Deir, Mike Paulak) PP
8. 18:24 Oshawa — Moken-
danz (Bagshaw, Aaron Chopee)
EN
Penalties: Bagshaw OSH
(hooking) 3:12, Corey York
PKR (verbal abuse of official
misconduct, game misconduct)
1:35, Michael Freeman PKR
(hooking) 6:17.
BRENT CHANDLER
Five points for Panthers
in last two games.
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Ice expression
AJAX –– Meredith Leedle puts some expression into her
skating while training at the Ajax Community Centre re-
cently. A former member of the Ajax Skating Club, she now
does skating demonstrations at clubs.
Ajax skaters have it figured out
Club members turn in
numerous first-place
f inishes at recent events
AJAX —Ajax Skating Club
members glided to strong results at a
number of recent competitions.
Nikki Yorgiadis and Graham
Hockley skated to first place in the
preliminary compulsory dance at
Skate Cobourg Nov. 30. Joining
Yo rgiadis and Hockley in the win-
ner’s circle was Shannon Bucking-
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bronze ladies’‘B’, flight 1. Hockley
skated to a bronze medal in the ju-
nior bronze men’s category.
Kaitlynn Purdie finished sixth in
the preliminary ladies’ II bracket at
the Keswick Invitational Nov. 30.
The Raccoon Rally in Bow-
manville yielded a number of top
performances from young Ajax
skaters. Leading the pack were
Cerene McMillan, Alessia Calvallo
and Caitlin Carpe who all finished
first in their respective categories:
McMillan in pre-preliminary ‘B’,
flight 4, Carpe in preliminary
ladies’, flight 2 and Cavallo in intro-
ductory ‘C’.
Samantha Tyrrell and Erin Mac-
Donald also skated well. Tyrrell
placed second in the introductory
‘A’bracket and MacDonald placed
second in the preliminary ladies’
bracket at Bowmanville. Nakalia
Davis finished third and Sarah Hey-
don was fifth in the preliminary
ladies’ division. Alison Davis was
fifth in stage 7, Giuliana Cavallo fin-
ished fifth in the introductory ‘B’di-
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fifth in the introductory group.
Stephanie Walker placed sixth in
preliminary ladies and Leigha
Petrone placed seventh in prelimi-
nary ladies, flight 1.
Three club skaters competed at
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Vaughan. Troy Hockley and Lauren
Peltier, of the Scarborough Skating
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dance. Amanda Gilroy skated to
seventh place in the junior ladies’
event.
At the subsectionals event in
Vaughan, Sarah Bates was sixth
overall in the pre-novice category.
She was eighth after the short pro-
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Competing at the recent October-
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Bates finished sixth in the short pro-
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Young competitors
will be joined by
world champion
PICKERING —The Pickering
Ringette Association is planning a
special appearance for its 25th an-
nual tournament slated for Dec. 13
to 15.
Teams from across Ontario and
Quebec compete in all age divisions
at the tournament, which uses both
the Don Beer and the Pickering
Recreation Complex arenas.
This year, the league will have a
special guest in Keely Brown of the
Team Canada ringette team on
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Finland.
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awards, and sign autographs Satur-
day, Dec. 14. The time has yet to be
determined.
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Opposities attract. F/T, Customer
Service/PR/Admin available. Call
Rachel 905-666-0902
OUR CHRISTMAS RUSH is
on! We need an additional 10
people to deliver/assemble
small electrical appliances for
our customers. Car required.
No experience necessary.
$500 per week. Call (905)
579-1095.
PART-TIME ECE,for Black-
stock Nursery School, super-
visory experience, basic
computer skills an asset. Call
Jackie 905-986-4095 or fax
905-986-1873.
PICKERING AREA manufac-
turing company requires Mill-
wright/Mechanic. Previous
food packing experience a
must. Fax resume to James
@(905) 427-6154.
SNOW PLOW BROKERS
wanted. Newer 4x4 trucks,
routes available-Scarborough,
Markham, Durham. Guar-
anteed hours. Please call 905-
619-2757 or 416-439-3343
STRONG VOICES NEEDED!
Telephone sales re: police
retirees. Work from our office
Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4
p.m. or 4:45 to 8 p.m. salary
plus bonus and commission.
Phone (905) 579-6222.
STYLIST POSITION for Osha-
wa salon. Guaranteed salary /
commission. Hiring bonus
from $100 - $350., store dis-
counts. Also part time stylist
positions for Ajax. Call Cheryl
(905) 723-7323.
GENERAL
LABOURERS REQ.
F/T Work in Ajax
Afts $8.00
Springer Personnel
905-426-2525
CUSTOMER
SERVICE/
Order Takers
Required
$17.50 per hr. avg.
Plus bonuses & trips
Full training
provided
Temporary seasonal
help also needed
Call Dave
for an interview
905-435-0280
E-Mail Address: classifieds@durhamregion.com Call: Toronto Line: (416) 798-7259 Now when you advertise, your word ad also appears on the internet at http://www.durhamregion.comCLASSIFIEDSFIND IT FAST
IN THE AJAX-PICKERING NEWS ADVERTISER To Place Your Ad In
Pickering Or Ajax Call:
905-683-0707
Ajax News Advertiser
130 Commercial Ave., Ajax
Hours: Mon.-Fri 8:00-5 p.m.
Closed Saturday
NEXT CLASS JANUARY 2003
Acrylic * Gel * Fiberglass
• Small classroom
• Hands on training
• Spa manicure • Spa Pedicure
Certification by CREATIVE NAILS
Limited space 905 576-3558
CAREER SCHOOL
OF HAIR AND NAILS
500 Career Training 500 Career Training
505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers 505 Careers
Buskro Limited is a world leader in the design,
manufacture and export of high speed digital
printing equipment and requires exceptional
people to join our fast paced, energetic team.
Integration Technician
You must have experience in assembly
of electro-mechanical and electronic
assemblies compliant with high quality
control procedures.
Please forward your resume
by fax to 905-839-6023
or email mkube@buskro.com
direct yourenergy
Motivated. Focused. Talented.
You are all of these, but have you
reached your full potential? Harness
your enthusiasm, drive and skills
and put them to work in a career
at Direct Energy.
We are committed to building positive
customer experiences at all points of
contact. With the strength and support
of our parent company, Centrica plc,
we can offer the resources and
opportunities you need to take your
career to new heights. Focus your
attention on a career in a rapidly
growing industry in this position:
Surge your career forward. We offer a
competitive salary, commissions, and
benefits package.
MANAGER, CUSTOMER
SERVICE CENTRE
Responsibilities:
You will manage the operations and
dispatch activity for the Customer Service
Centre in our Whitby location in support
of the Branch offices across Canada
as well as the National Accounts
department. You will also manage and
direct all operational activities, implement
productivity enhancing processes,
provide analysis of operational results,
and establish key strategies for growth.
Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years’ leadership and
supervisory experience within the
service industry with unionized trades
people (HVAC, Electrical preferred)
• Experience working with dispatching
technicians and tradesman in a
unionized environment is essential
• Experience following up on service
calls is an asset
• Microsoft Office Suite skills with focus
on databases
• Strong negotiation and presentation
skills required to present monthly
reports to customers
• Bilingualism is a definite asset
Please apply online at: direct yourenergy.com
PROJECT MANAGER
ARCHITECTURAL /
TECHNICIAN
Oshawa area design firm requires
an intermediate to senior level Pro-
ject Manager. Excellent communi-
cations, organizational and comput-
er skills required. A high level of
professionalism with proven client
liaison experience.
Fax resume to: (905) 434-2566
ACTORS - MODELS
Scouting new faces for very busy modelling
and acting industry. We need all looks,
shapes and sizes (newborn to senior/ no ex-
perience needed) for catalogues, movies,
TV commercials. Starquest Model &
Talent Search will be holding auditions &
information sessions in: Whitby/ Oshawa
Monday Dec. 9th
Quality Suites Hotel
1700 Champlain Ave.
Audition fee of $39+ gst (includes
photo) is refunded if you are not
selected. Please plan to attend anytime
between 5-7:30 pm.
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MECHANIC
4th Year Apprentice
Weekends or Evenings
for a busy, fast-paced automotive shop. Must
be a team player and able to work well with
minimal supervision. We offer competitive
wages and; excellent benefits, including
profit sharing.
Send resume to:
Uxbridge Canadian Tire
327 Toronto St. S.
Uxbridge, Ontario L9P 1N4
Phone 905-852-3315
Fax 905-852-3555
REQUIRED
IMMEDIATELY
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.
Harvey's Restaurant
(Inside Home Depot)
is looking for
Full or Part Time Days & Nights
Bring resume to:
256-260 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax
SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
Are you a stay-at-home parent or
“too young to retire”? Do you enjoy
driving and working with children?
Then driving a school bus may be
for you!
Free Training Provided
Live in Durham
Region
Call now to apply:
Stock Transportation Ltd.
1-800-889-9491
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
LOOKING FOR
FULL - TIME
EMPLOYMENT?
Are you 15-30 years old and a resident of Durham
Region? Are you unemployed, underemployed
and not collecting E.I. Benefits?
The YOUTH CAREERS 2000
Program is currently conducting
interviews for upcoming sessions
in the Ajax and Pickering area.
This new program is designed to support you by:
• Providing 3 weeks of paid employment training.
• Matching your interests and skills to
employment opportunities.
• Providing continued support in securing
employment.
To register for orientations
CALL (905) 427-7670
(Collect Calls Accepted)
And ask for a Youth Careers 2000 Staff Member
Your YMCA’s Charitable registration number is 11930 7080 RR0001
Program funded by HRDC and
delivered by the YMCA
505 Careers 505 Careers
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TEAM Leadership Opportunity
We are: a North American mar-
keting organization, looking for
people who are willing to work
their way to the top. We have:
excellent training, competitive
products that most consumers
need, and a unique sales process
that you won't find anywhere
else. Candidates should: want to
earn excellent money, be willing
to work hard, be mature and have
the desire to be a winner. For
more info, call: Ray or Tammy at
905-436-8499
WORK NOW! Tired of labourer
that gets you no where? Try
something new! Busy Advetising
Co. has 25 spots for people who
prefer to work smart not hard. F/T,
Perm & Temp. $300-$500/wk
Call Lauren 905-666-9235
Salon &
Spa Help514
ESTHETICIAN & NAIL TECHNI-
CIAN space available for rent.
Must have own equipment. Good
location in Pickering. Great
potential. Call (905) 837-7641.
Skilled &
Technical Help515
BODYMAN &/OR PREPPER
needed. Must have experi-
ence & own tools. Hourly pay.
Start immediately. Call 905-
985-1991.
LICENSED PLUMBER & GAS
fitter wanted for full time com-
mercial/industrial work in
Toronto area. Fax resume to:
905-420-5040
MECHANIC - Class A, with
good diagnostic skills, for
busy East Scarborough Shop.
Call Scott 416- 283–1843.
OUTSIDE SALES REP full
time, for progressive metal
distributor. Eastern GTA/Dur-
ham Region. Sales experi-
ence required. Renumeration
package based on qualifica-
tions. Please reply to File
# 867, c/o Oshawa This Week,
P.O. Box 481, 865 Farewell St.
Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5
SECURITY SYSTEMS Techni-
cian required for Ajax firm.
Must have CCTV experience.
Fax resume to 905-686-6887
SHEET METAL WORKER
wanted, licensed or 4th year
apprentice for full time com-
mercial/industrial work in
Toronto area. Fax resume to
905-420-5040
SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC,
full time position with benefits.
Must be qualified with past
experience and references.
Fax resume to 905-723-2977.
Office Help525
BOOKKEEPER-Durham Re-
gion's fastest growing condo-
minium specialist is seeking
a dynamic individual for the
position of BOOKKEEPER. Ex-
perience required. Please
send resume & salary expect
ions, in confidence to: Newton
- Trelawney Management
Services, 95 Bayly Street,
West, Suite 03, Ajax Ontario,
L1S 7K8, or fax to 905-619-
2705.
FAMILY LAW SECRETARY re-
quired minimum 5 years ex-
perience. Fax resume to:
(905)509–2370 or email to:
rkaufman@stroudlaw.ca
LEGAL ASSISTANT for file as-
sembly and support in our
Port Perry main office. We are
focused on excellence in the
fast paced area of residential
real estate. We have a high
tech team oriented workplace
and attractive salary & bene-
fits. Please send us your re-
sume by fax to 905-985-3758
or email: george@titlers.ca
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
requires full-time office help.
Scarborough location. 5yrs
management experience,
Yardi computer experience.
Fax resume to: 416-297-9499.
Sales Help
& Agents530
SALES ASSISTANT required
for new home sales in Whitby.
Candidate must have excel-
lent computer, & communica-
tion skills and maintain a pol-
ished & professional de-
meanor. Must be able to work
independently and work both
afternoons and weekends.
New home sales experience
is preferred. Fax resumes
(905)430-9112
Hospital/Medical/
Dental535
DENTAL ASSISTANT Level I
or II and receptionist/office
manager for progressive GP
practice with ortho/TMJ focus.
Must be proactive, able to
work independently, show ini-
tiative. Dental experience re-
quired. FT and PT positions.
Whitby. Excellent pay and bo-
nuses. Send resume to: 51
Futura Ave., Richmond Hill,
ON, L4S 1S8
DENTAL RECEPTIONIST
needed for busy family prac-
tice. 3 evenings a week and
every Saturday. Drop resume
to 555 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa
RECEPTIONIST REQUIRED
full time for dental office in
Ajax. Please fax resume to
(905) 619-0564.
RN/RPN required part-time
immediately for family prac-
tice clinic, must be willing to
work days, evenings, wee-
kends. Experience an asset.
Fax resume to Janice 905-
430-6416.
YORK REGION Orthodontic
office requires Dental Assis-
tant or PDA for 2-3 days/week.
Please fax resume to: 905-
642-9692
Hotel/Restaurant540
SOUS CHEF - salaried posi-
tion, requires red seal, ban-
quet and line experience. Fax
resume to: 905-372-5905. Ap-
ply to: Chef Michael at Best
Western Cobourg Inn & Con-
vention Centre.
Houses For Sale100
OPEN HOUSE - Saturday, De-
cember 7th & Sunday, De-
cember 8. 1:00 - 4:00. 17
Kingsview Court, Courtice.
(Hwy 2 & Townline) 3 Bed-
rooms, 2 Bathrooms, Eat-In
Kitchen, New Pergo Floor and
Trim, Wood Burning Fireplace,
w/o Basement. Move in Con-
dition - Finished Top To Bot-
tom, Great In - Law Potential.
Asking $166,000 Call 905-
438–9842.
GARDEN/ROSSLAND,Unique
raised bungalow, completely
finished. 3+2 bdrms, 2-1/2
baths (1 w/ensuite), hard-
wood, appliances, f/p, 2 walk-
outs to custom deck, close to
parks, schools, shopping.
$258,000. OPEN HOUSE Sat
& Sun. Dec. 7 & 8, 10am-6pm
45 Limestone Cres. 905-665–
9981
PORT HOPE - 3 bedroom, one
year, custom brick bungalow
in desirable Highland Estates,
front porch, open concept,
hardwood flooring, oak kitch-
en, 2 bathrooms, quick clos-
ing. 4 Chalmers Court,
$163,500. 905-885-0057. No
agents please.
DESIRABLE SOUTH AJAX,-
Lovely 3+1 bedroom, de-
tached, fireplace in family-
room, air con., garage, hard-
wood under broadloom, near
Lake, schools, parks, Go, 105
Bryant Rd. $239,900. Call
905-706-4801.
FIRESALE IN WHITBY. 4-
bdrms, 4 bathrooms. Valued
at $309,000, asking $285,000
firm. Motivated vendor. Call
(416) 993–1100
Apt./Condos
For Sale110
CONDO - THORNTON PLACE
Private Sale (second floor
facing south) Thornton Rd. &
Rossland Rd. Osh. Conveni-
ent to shopping & bus stop. 2
bedroom + 1 den, 2 wash-
rooms, master bdrm has
walk-in closet, large eat in
kitchen, dining room area, liv-
ing room area with walkout to
balcony, underground parking
space. Asking $160,000. 905-
424-0647.
WHITBY, SAILWINDS luxuri-
ous, 2 bedroom, solarium,
balcony, 5 appliances, pool,
1,050 sq.ft., $205,000, imme-
diately. Bo Gustafson, Sutton
Group. (416) 783–5000
Out-of-Town
Properties120
MONTAGUE,PEI summer re-
treat or year round 2 storey
home, 2 baths, large country
kitchen, many renovations,
large treed lot w/private back
yard. Five minute walk to town
marina. 15 minute drive to
sandy beach at Pamure Is.
10min drive to 2 renowned 18
hole golf courses at Bredenell.
$89,000 Phone (902)838-4532
weekdays after 6pm, anytime
weekend. Pictures upon re-
quest. snc
Lots & Acreages135
P.E.I. TWO 10 ACRE lots on
quiet paved country road. 7
acres clear, 3 wooded with
brook running through wooded
area. 10 min. to Panmule Is-
land Beach, 15 min. form (2)
18 hole renowned golf cours-
es at Burdenell. $49,000 each.
Phone (902) 838-4532 week-
days after 6 p.m., anytime on
weekends. snc
Indust./
Comm. Space145
INDUSTRIAL UNIT, 1000
sq.ft., drive in door, $595,
available immediately, Also 8
car fully equip body shop.
$1795./mo. Call for more info.
905-725–1171.
Office &
Business space150
OFFICES FOR RENT - if need-
ed full service and furnished.
Nelson St. area Oshawa. Call
905-434-1888 or evenings
905-725-7828, ask for Al.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY,
Veltri Complex, Bowmanville.
68 King Street East. Office/Re-
tail Rental Space. Parking &
Wheelchair Accessible.
Space ranging from 515-sq.ft
to 2495-sq.ft. For more infor-
mation call: 905-623-4172
WHITBY - space for rent, 300
sq. ft. ideal for beautician, es-
tetecis, massage therapists,
barber or office space, plus
common bathroom and staff
room. Great location, plenty of
free parking. Call (905) 576-
0823.
Business
Opportunities160
MOMS/DADS.....Work from
home! Be there for your kids.
No more daycare. No risk.
Great income. http://flo.
momceo.com 1-800-889-
0194.
Apts. & Flats
For Rent170
OSHAWA, 2-BEDROOMS
Available January 1st. 350
Malaga Rd, $795/month all in-
clusive. No pets. Please call
between 5pm-9pm (905)576–
6724 or 905-242-4478.
1 X-L BEDROOM, Taunton/
Thickson, built-in dishwasher,
private entrance, gas, hydro,
water included. $790/month,
avail. Jan. 1. No pets, no
smoking. 905-432-7997
1-BDRM SPACIOUS base-
ment apt, separate entrance,
south Ajax. No pet/smoking.
Avail. immediately $775. in-
clusive. First/last & credit
check. Call (416) 878–0377 or
905-619-9144
2 BEDROOM upper duplex
apartment. Separate entrance,
large kitchen w/storage, laun-
dry room, parking, 4-pc bath,
large balcony, heated, ap-
pliances. Oshawa Centre
area. 905-728-5570.
2 BEDROOM, OSHAWA.
basement apartment, large
living room and kitchen, $550
plus utilities Available imme-
diately. No pets. Telephone
(905) 576–6014
AAAA1- WHITBY - smaller
one bedroom smaller semi
detached, walking distance to
all amenities, on main bus ro-
ute, large lot. Includes fridge
and stove, $595 per mo. in-
cludes gas and water. avail le.
immediately. Call Gary Bolen
(95) 436–0990
AJAX -one bedroom base-
ment, new and spacious, sep.
entrance, cable, one-car park-
ing, $750/inclusive/first/last.
No smoking/pets. Available
Jan. 1st. 905-428–1255
AJAX 3 BEDROOM main lev-
el, private entrance, $1250 in-
clusive. Avail. now. 1 Park-
ing. Access to yard. No pets.
416-925-1050 or after 6pm
647-283-5933
AJAX HARWOOD/401, 2 bed-
room, $1250 inclusive, flexi-
ble lease length. Call 905-683-
5687
AJAX -Two or one bedroom
with den basement apartment,
side and rear entrance, 4
piece bath, own laundry,
parking. Call 905- 683–9213.
AJAX, LUXURY ONE bed-
room basement apartment.
Four appliances, marble
floors, oak cabinets, air, side
entrance and walkout, near
bus, $900 plus. Immediate.
(905)686–7944
AJAX -newly renovated 3 bed-
room, 1 1/2 baths, 5 appliances,
private laundry, fireplace, garage,
backyard, no smoking/pets,
Dec15/Jan1, $1500. 647-280-
4074(Toronto local)
ALEXANDER PARK, 1 bedroom
available immediately, & 2 bed-
room Feb. 1st, newer apts. "Old
charm building." Totally renovat-
ed, new kitchens, baths, hard-
wood floors. In-house laundry,
intercom. Park view. Near
Hospital. 905) 579-9439.
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY, in
Whitby Apt. building, spa-
cious, carpeted, newly paint-
ed, with balcony, close to bus,
shopping, all utilities included,
first/last required, no pets, 1-
bedroom $800 2-bedroom,
$900. 3-bedroom $1,000 Call
(905)767-2565.
BACHELOR BRIGHT base-
ment, separate entrance,
large windows, 3pc bath,
laundry access. Near ameni-
ties, utilities included. Avail-
able immediately. Rossland/
Wilson. $650/month.
(905)725–7039.
BOWMANVILLE - must be
seen, spacious 2-storey 2
bedroom unit, parking, close
to all conveniences. No dogs,
first/last $800/+utilities. Avail-
able Feb. 1st. 905-623–5835
BEAUTIFUL NEW 2-bedroom
basement. Whitby...Queen's
Common. Alarm, fireplace,
laundry, large windows, sepa-
rate entrance, appliances incl.
Must see! All inclusive $1000.
Immediately. 905-619-8844,
then dial 905-852-7179
CENTRAL OSHAWA 2-bdrm
Avail. Feb. 1st $825. Well-
maintained building, near all
amenities. 905-723-0977
9am-5pm
COMPLETELY FURNISHED 2
Bedroom Main floor of house
in desired quiet nieghbour-
hood. Very clean, never before
rented. Fully equipped kitchen,
large in ground pool. Working
professionals preferred.
$1050+1/2hydro. Available
Immediately. No pets/smok-
ing. 905-576–5111.
COZY & CLEAN 1-bedroom
apartment close to TTC, 401,
U of T & other amenities.
Large bedroom, open concept
& lots of storage! $800.00 in-
clusive! Call Karen Carson
905-831-2273
HWY 2/CHURCH, Ajax. 2-
bedroom basement apart-
ment, separate entrance,
laundry, cable, all utilities in-
cluded. No pets. Available im-
mediately. $850/month. Ku-
mar (905)683–5847
NEWCASTLE,large 1-bdrm
newly renovated basement,
separate entrance, laundry,
parking. Suitable for profes-
sionals. No pets/smoking,
avail. Jan. 1st. $825 inclusive.
First/last. 905-987–5496 or
416-676-9077
ONE BEDROOM BASEMENT
Ajax. Private 4 pc. bath, living
kitchen, furnished, stove,
fridge, cable, utilities, parking.
Laundry. Prefer business sin-
gle, no pets /smoking/drink-
ing. References. lst/last, $650.
(905) 426–7824
OSHAWA - OXFORD OFF
MILL Two - 2 bedroom in
quiet building, balcony living
room, dining room, monthly
rent $865 inclusive. No dogs
please. Dec. lst. Call 905-
721-2232.
OSHAWA SIMCOE S.1-bdrm apt
$500 plus heat, hydro. First/last
required. Also 3-bedroom house
plus full basemnt Simcoe &
Taunton Rd area, $1,000. Call
Stephen at (905)571-3229 or
905-259-5796.
OSHAWA available imme-
diately unique 1 bedroom
main level in century home on
bus route, parking, laundry.
Non-smoker, $600 +hydro.
905-786-2413
OSHAWA KING/WILSON Quiet
building near shopping, trans-
portation. Utilities and parking
included. 1bedroom Jan. 1st,
$789; 2 bedrom Feb. 1st,
$889; 3 bedroom Jan. 1st,
$975. Telephone (905)571-
4912 until 6:30p.m.
AJAX IMMACULATE 2-Bed-
room basement apartment. 4-
appliances, 2-car parking,
close to schools, shopping,
GO. $900+1/2 utilities. Avail-
able immediately. Mike
weekdays 905-427-4077ext. 2,
Evenings/Weekends 416-258-
7742.
PICKERING - 2 bedrooms,
walkout basement, stove,
fridge, $800 month, includes
heat, hydro, water, cable.
Richard MacLean, Century 21
Briscoe Estates. (905) 839–
2121
PICKERING - LARGE one bed-
room basement apartment,
appliances included, $800.
Non smoker/no pets. Avail-
able Jan. 6th (905) 420–6157
PICKERING - ONE BEDROOM
new basement apartment,
very bright, non smoker, no
pets. $800 per mo. Available
immediately. (905) 509-6363
PICKERING - two bedroom
upper level of house, parking,
deck, laundry, hardwood
flooring, $l,000 plus utilities.
Two bedroom lower level, 5
large windows, laundry, park-
ing, hardwood flooring $850
plus utilities, mid Dec./Jan.
(905) 839–2885
PICKERING main floor, 3 bed-
rooms, 2 car parking, suitable
for working adults. Avail Jan
1. No smoking, no dogs, in-
clusive $1160. Reference
check, leave message, 905-
420–8308. Also Ajax, Near
Hospital, new 1 bedroom
basement apt, 1 car parking
separate entrance, no smok-
ing all inclusive, $800 avail
Jan. 1. leave message. 905-
427-4767.
PICKERING one bedroom
basement apt, separate en-
trance. $800 includes parking,
laundry, cable and utilities.
Available January 1, 2003.
905-509-1889, 416-616-5189.
PICKERING VILLAGE.one
bedroom ground floor, no
smoking, no pets. Quiet,
available January lst. $850
inclusive. Telephone (905)
426–6676
Pickering-Whites Rd.1 bed-
room basement apartment,
separate entrance, $750 in-
clusive, first/last. Avail. im-
mediately. No pets, no smok-
ing. 905-421-9968
PICKERING,1865 Glenanna
Rd., 3 bedroom apts., close to
shopping, schools, daycare,
GO. 4 appliances, heating, air,
carpeted, large suites, From
$1100. Avail. immediatley.
905-831-1250
PICKERING, 2-BEDROOM
$1100+ utilities. ALSO
bachelor $550+ utilities. Both
available immediately. Altona/
Shepherd. No smoking. Call
Wayne or Drew (416)686–
7619.
PICKERING, BASEMENT,
WARM separate entrance,
prefer single non-smoker,
Jan. 1st. Incl. utilities, park-
ing. Close to shopping centre
and transit, $700/mo. 1st/last.
905-420-1945 after 7pm, any-
time weekends.
PICKERING, NEW LARGE,
bright beautiful 1-bedroom
walkout basement apartment,
private entrance, no smokers,
no pets. First/last. Available
Jan. 1st. References, utilities
included. Call (905) 839–2774
REGENCY PLACE - 15 Regen-
cy Cres., Whitby. 50 + Adult
Lifestyle Apt. Complex. Clean
quiet building. Close to down-
town. Quiet setting across
from park. All utilities includ-
ed. Call 905-430-7397.
SELF CONTAINED 2-brdm base-
ment, separate entrance, park-
ing, laundry. Westshore area.
Avail. immediately. $800 inclu-
sive. First & last. No smoking/
pets. Call 905-831–8174
SIMCOE ST. N.,Oshawa, lux-
ury 2 bedroom, air, 5 ap-
pliances, $1,360. per mo.
Available from Dec. lst. Call
(905) 571–3760
SMALL ONE BEDROOM
downtown Oshawa, $600/
month, first/last required, utili-
ties included, laundry facili-
ties available, cable separate,
no pets, suitable for one, on
main bus route, avail imme-
diately 905-725–7321 ext 13
from 9-3 Monday-Thursday
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS,
one bedroom apartment in
Oshawa. Completely renovat-
ed, all neutral decor, walkout
to patio. Available immediate-
ly. $650/per mo. plus utilities.
(416) 433-0551.
WHITBY - 2 BEDROOM.$840
Jan. lst. all inclusive except.
cable. Office hours 9-5pm
Monday-Friday & 6pm-8pm
Monday - Thursday (905)665–
7543.
WHITBY - Large clean 1 bed-
room, basement, 8 foot ceil-
ing, near 401/lake, parking,
laundry on site $710/mo. in-
cludes utilities. Available Jan.
lst. 905-438-2753.
534 MARY ST., WHITBY - clean
quiet low-rise building, park-like
setting, balconies, on-site laun-
dry, close to downtown, bus at
front door, 905-666-2450.
WHITBY Bright, Clean 1 Bed-
room basement apartment, 4
piece bathroom, separate en-
trance, 2 car parking, $725.00
1st and last. 905-665-5689
WHITBY & PICKERING.
Brand new legal, spacious, 2-
bdrm basement apts available
Dec 15th. $850 & $875+40%
utilities. 905-686–8385
WHITBY, BRAND NEW one
bedroom plus den basement
apartment, separate entrance,
shared laundry, available now.
lst/last,$825 inclusive. non
smoker. (905) 686–1003
WHITBY PLACE, 900 DUN-
DAS ST. E., park like setting,
close to downtown, low rise
bldg, laundry facilities, balco-
ny, parking. 905-430–5420
WHITE'S RD South,1-BDRM
walk-out basement, full kitchen,
4pc-bath, separate laundry, pri-
vate patio, parking, no pets, non-
smoking, female preferred. $875
incl. 905-839–0067
Condominiums
For Rent180
COLLINGWOOD, Cranberry, 3
bedroom, 3 baths, fireplace,
fully equipped, ski season
$6500. 905-294-6776.
OSHAWA - Clean 2 bedroom
condo, stove, fridge included.
$775/mo. includes utilities
and parking. Available Dec.
15th. Cal (416) 449–5785
PICKERING - Brock/401, im-
maculate 1 bedroom plus den
.All appliances, insuite laun-
dry, utilities included, avail-
able immediately, $1250/mo.
905-683-5000 Catherine Kaus.
Houses For
Rent185
A-ABA-DABA-DO, OWN YOUR
OWN HOME! 6 months free!
From $550/month OAC, up to
$6,000 cash back to you,
$30,000+ family income. Short
of down payment? For spectacu-
lar results Great Rates. Call Ken
Collis, Associate Broker, Coldwell
Banker RMR Real Estate
(905)728-9414, or 1-877-663-
1054, kencollis@sympatico.ca
A ABSOLUTELY ASTOUND-
ING 6 months free, then own a
house from $600/month o.a.c.
Up to $5,000 cash back to
you! Require $30,000+family
income and good credit. Short
of down payment? Call Bill
Roka, Sales Rep. today! Re/
Max Spirit (905) 728-1600, 1-
888-732-1600.
Sick of
RENTING?
1st Time Buyer?
Professional Renter?
Honest Answers....!
Professional Advice...!
To “Own” Your Next Home!
1-800-840-6275
Office905-432-7200Ability R. E.Direct Line 905-571-6275
Mark Stapley Sales Rep.
OSHAWA
Family Bldg., Large
2 & 3 B/R units. $765
& $875 Utilities in-
cluded. Easy access
to schools, shopping.
For appt. call
(905) 721-8741
OSHAWA
VERY SPACIOUS
2 & 3 bdrm. apts.
Close to schools,
shopping centre,
Go Station.
Utilities included.
Senior Discounts
Call(905)728-4993
FULL-TIME LEGAL
Secretary required
in Oshawa with
min. 5 years ex-
perience. Must
have full knowledge
of SABs.
Fax resume to
905-433-2555.
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.
Kent Legal
LITIGATION LEGAL
ASSISTANT - EAST END
•MVA/Personal Injury
•Accident Benefits
•Self-starter, exp. interviewing clients &
adjusters
•3-5 yrs. previous downtown exp.
preferred
•January start
•PC Law, PowerPoint a plus
Contact Sonia Schouten-Pace,
sonia@kentpersonnel.com
416-363-7227
525 Office Help 525 Office Help
SECRETARY/RECEPTIONIST
required for busy hi-tech company with
emphasis on technical support. Need
excellent customer service skills and an
attitude that "the customer comes first".
University degree plus good working
knowledge and use of windows based
computers, excel and word.
Please email resume to:
cardac@keyscan.ca
Information Driven Marketing or Product Manager
To address our ever-growing roster of clients/projects, we’re
looking for a mid to senior level marketing expert with the
following skills and experiences who’s able to roll up their sleeves
to "get the job done";
• research/analysis (including advanced use of MS Excel)
• market segmentation
• product management
• report writing/Powerpoint presentation development
• project management
• creative problem solving
• above average verbal communication
• liaising with/directing a wide range of marketing service
supplier firms
What we’re offering is a unique opportunity to become part of
an outstanding team of marketing experts based right here in
Durham Region.
Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our web site at
www.infobasemarketing.com. If you like what you see, send your
resume, along with a cover letter outlining how your goals, skills
and interests are aligned with our vision/needs to Gary Breininger
at gbreininger@infobasemarketing.com
530 Sales Help &
Agents 530 Sales Help &
Agents 530 Sales Help &
Agents
Inside Advertising Sales
Looking for some
professional opportunity?
We need motivated, seasoned sales
professionals to help us produce print
directories and special publications for
the Durham region. Excellent telephone
presence, previous sales experience
and motivation are required.
We offer flexible work arrangements,
competitive salary, commission and
bonus structure and a positive work
environment with a respected company.
Please forward resumes to:
General Manager
138 Commercial Ave., Ajax.
L1S 2H5 fax: 905-426-6598
jpirone@durhamregion.com
Metroland
Muir’s Cartage Ltd, a progressive cartage
company, located in Concord,
has immediate openings for:
Lead Hand Mechanic
• Saturday, Sunday & Monday 6am–6pm
• Supervisory experience is required.
Mechanic
• All shifts including midnights
• Experience is required.
Both positions require a Class A truck
and coach licence. If you are interested,
apply by fax to 905-761-3696 or email to
jobs@muirscartage.com.
515 Skilled & Technical
Help 515 Skilled & Technical
Help
IN-PLANT VEHICLE HANDLERS
required for new company in
south Whitby
Clean driving record a must!
Drivers abstract required -
abstract to be no older than 7 days
MAINTENANCE STAFF
Must have knowledge of
Compressed Air. Electrical
knowledge & Allan Bradley Controls
Welding an asset
Send resumes Attn: Archie
905-665-3561
510 General Help
525 Office Help 535 Hospital/Medical/
Dental
BUSINESSES WANTED
We are interested in growing our business
into new areas by acquisitions or partner-
ships. If you have a Durham Region /
Northumberland County area business that
would benefit from more promotion, we
may be interested in talking with you.
Our interest is primarily, but not restricted
to, businesses in the areas of publishing,
distribution, printing, customer fulfillment,
consumer and trade shows, and advertising
agencies.
Please write to:
File #825, c/o Oshawa This Week
PO Box 481, Oshawa, ON L1H 7L5
Email:morebusinesswanted@hotmail.com
describing the nature of your business with
addresses / phone numbers to contact you.
We will only contact businesses of interest.
160 Business
Opportunities 160 Business
Opportunities
MANORS OF BRANDYWINE
45 GENERATION BLVD. APT 122__________________________________
Hwy. 401 & Meadowvale Blvd.
1, 2 & 3 bedroom suites available.
Freshly painted with new carpets, blinds, and
ceiling fans. Air conditioned, close to schools,
shopping and Toronto Zoo.
Call to view:(416) 284-2873
Email: brandywine@goldlist.com
170 Apartments & Flats
For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats
For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats
For Rent 170 Apartments & Flats
For Rent
We have a luxury penthouse for rent at the top of
555 Mayfair Ave.This suite is approx. 1700 sq.ft. and has
2 large balconies overlooking Oshawa.This apartment
has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and includes central air,
wood-burning fireplace, stove, fridge, microwave,
dishwasher, washer & dryer. If you are interested in
renting this unit at $1895. per month.
Please contact our rental agent at 905-433-7777.
100 Houses For Sale
170 Apartments & Flats
For Rent
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AJAX -newly renovated 3
bedroom, 1 1/2 baths, 5 ap-
pliances, private laundry, fire-
place, garage, backyard, no
smoking/pets, Dec15/Jan1,
$1500. 647-280-4074(Toronto
local)
3 BEDROOM brick bungalow,
north Whitby. 2 fireplaces, fin-
ished rec-room, quiet street,
$1200/mo.+utilities. First/last/
references. Available now.
Mike Jr. 705-484-0111.
3-BDRM BUNGALOW w/ga-
rage, private large yard, 805
Dundas St. W., Whitby. Newly
renovated, hardwood floors.
$1300 monthly. Avail. imme-
diately. 905-242-3331
AN UNBEATABLE DEAL!From
$500. down, own your own
home. Carries for less than
rent. OAC. 24 hrs free record-
ed message 905-728-1069 ext
277. Coldwell Banker RMR
Real Estate. Aurelia Rasanu.
A-A-A-A- MANY HOUSES/
TOWNHOUSES for rent in
Pickering, Whitby, Ajax,
Oshawa, Bowmanville and
surrounding areas. Rent from
$1,100 to $8,000 per month
plus utilities. Garry Bolen,
associate broker, Sutton
Group Status at 905-436-0990
(CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR
ALL INFORMATION)
AJAX, LARGE 4-BDRM,
2,900sq ft., double garage, no
smoking/pets. $1450+utilities.
ALSO AVAIL large 1-bdrm
basement apt, 1,400 sq ft.,
separate entrance, no smok-
ing/pets. $790 inclusive. Both
avail Dec. 15th or Jan. lst.
Call Dan (416)564–0169
BROOKLIN, 3 bedroom Trib-
ute home. Hardwood floors,
gas fireplace, high ceilings,
fully furnished. From Jan 8-
March 31 $1200/month. 905-
655–5628.
C0URTICE - Executive 4 bed-
rooms, 3 baths, 3,000 sq. ft.,
double garage, close to
schools and 401. Available
Jan. 1st. $1600+utilities. (519)
688-6370.
3 BEDROOM brand new fully
detached home, double ga-
rage, Rosebank/Altona area,
$1325 +utilities. Call Brad
905-683-1088
HOUSE TO SHARE - 3 bed-
rooms, 2-storey, big back-
yard, appliances, laundry.
Trull's Rd/Hwy 2 area. Avail-
able Jan. 1st. $550/negotiable
905-436–1904
LARGE BUNGALOW,2-bed-
room, 2 full bathrooms, kitch-
en, living/dining room plus
finished basement, available
January 1/03. $1000/month
plus utilities. (416)369-1355 or
(905)623–0319.
EAST OSHAWA - Lovely brick
bungalow, 2 bedrooms, fin-
ished basement, fireplace, 2
washrooms, central air, in-
cludes appliances, $l,200 per
mo. plus utilities. Available
immediately Pets welcomed.
Call (905) 723-7171 or (905)
767-5350 leave message.
OSHAWA CENTRAL -2 bed-
room, main floor of house.
Half basement with laundry
facilities, no smoking/pets.
Available Feb. 1st. Utilities
extra, $925/mth. Call after
7pm. 905-725–3090.
PORT PERRY 3-bedroom
house, $895 plus utilities; 4-
bedroom farmhouse on Scu-
gog Island $1100 plus utilities.
Available immediately. Call
Steve 905-985-3583
PORT PERRY main floor, 3
bedroom bungalow in town
with appliances. $925 + uti-
ltiies. References required.
Call Sandy Gloster 905-985-
4335
SHORT TERM RENTAL - Spa-
cious 4 bedroom finished top-
bottom on a premium lot.
Minutes North of Pickering.
$1250/mo. plus utilities. In-
cludes fridge, stove & built-in
dishwasher. Available imme-
diately. Call Mary Roy @ 905-
426-7515.
SIMCOE/ROSSLAND 2bdrm +
in-law apt. 49ftx188ft lot. No
pets. Avail immediately. All
appliances, parking incl.
First/last, references, credit
check. 905-430–7063
TWO BEDROOM main floor of
house. Ritson N. Oshawa.
Living/dining/kitchen, parking
and laundry facilities. $850/in-
cludes utilities. Available im-
mediately. 905-571–0539
NORTH WHITBY,3-bdrm.
Shows beautifully, c/a, 5 ap-
pliances, 2-car parking,
$1,320 includes water. Abso-
lutely No dogs. Avail. January
1st. Call Cindy 905-725–2246
leave msg.
WHITBY, 3-BDRM upper floor
of detached bungalow, 5 ap-
pliances, C/A. Immaculate,
large lot, large detached ga-
rage. Dunlop/Henry. No pets/
smoking. References, $1350+
, immediately. ALSO luxury 1-
bedroom basement, 5 ap-
pliances, whirlpool, brand
new. Immediately $850+. Call
Bo Gustafson, Sutton Group
(416)783–5000
Townhouses
For Rent190
CARRIAGE HILL - 122 COL-
BORNE ST. E., OSHAWA - 2
& 3 bedrooms available.
Close to school and downtown
shopping. (905) 434-3972.
OSHAWA SHOWS VERY well 3-
bedroom townhouse w/garage
finished basement walkout from
kitchen to a private fenced yard
4-appliances and water included
$1295/per month plus utilities
available Dec.1st. Gary Bolen,
associate broker, Sutton Status.
CONTACT JAN BOLEN FOR
INFORMATION, 905-436-0990.
TAUNTON TERRACE - 100
TAUNTON RD. E., OSHAWA
3 bedrooms w/without garage.
3 appliances, hardwood floor-
ing Outdoor pool, sauna
Children's playground Close
to all amenities Fenced back-
yards. (905) 436-3346
Rooms For Rent
& Wanted192
AJAX ROOM FOR RENT- Use
of facilities. Working female
preferred. $400 monthly first/
last required. Call 905-619–
0999.
BASEMENT BEDROOM for
rent in north Ajax. Share bath-
room, laundry on main level.
No kitchen, no smoking, no
pets. Prefer student. $450/mo.
First/last. Available imme-
diately. 905-683-7938.
BOWMANVILLE -Room for
Rent in new 3 bedroom
house. Use of all facilities.
$350/mth. 905-242–1926.
HOUSING WANTED single,
non-smoking, employed man
requires room or small apart-
ment to rent in town, Port Per-
ry. Call Chris 905-985-2668
PICKERING Beautiful condo
right on Frenchman's Bay.
Great location. Close to GO
Train. Full laundry, exercise
room and sauna. Available
immediately $400. 905-837-
6746, 416-732-8633
Shared
Accommodation194
A PRESTIGIOUS 3-bedroom
walkout basement apt. to
share w/young professional or
student preferred. Fully fur-
nished. Non-smoker, avail-
able Jan. $425/month. East
Oshawa. 905-436-3187.
AJAX- FEMALE preferred,
Large self-contained bedroom,
laundry, work out room, park-
ing, cable inclusive. $625 first/
last. References required.
Phone (905)619–3534 Dee.
COUNTRY SETTING - North-
east Oshawa, clean extra
large bedroom, shared kitch-
en and basemen apt. for non-
smoker/drinker. Available im-
mediately. Reasonable. Joan
(416) 716–2778 days only.
SHARED ACCOMODATION,
prefer quiet gentleman, in pri-
vate home, Westney Rd. N.
$575 inclusive. Parking.
Available immediately.
(905)683–0872.
Rentals Outside
Canada205
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, 2-3
bedroom furnished manufac-
tured homes. 85º pool, 105º
hot tub, minutes to beaches
and major attractions, NHL
Hockey ($8/seat), Horse/dog
Tracks, Blue Jay/Yankee
Baseball. Children welcome.
Photos. $375/week, Christmas
Open. (905)683–5503.
Campers,
Trailers,Sites215
HUNTER'S DELIGHT - 9ft. slide
in TRUCK CAMPER, 2 beds,
stove with oven, fridge, furnace,
washroom and hot water, can be
seen at Castleton Hills Trailer
Park, Lot 4 or call 1-866-241-
2224 or 905-344-7838.
Snowmobiles233
1973 SKI-DOO Olympic, 340
twin, runs good. 1971 Ski-Doo
Olympic, 335 single, run
regularly until last year. $500
for both. 905-986-4094.
1999 YAMAHA SX 700, grip
warmers, studded track, cov-
er, 3,200 kms., very clean,
$4,998 plus taxes. Vander-
meer Toyota, ask for Hank.
905-372-5437.
Tutoring279
Bargain
Centre309
CORNER STYLE COMPUTER
desk 70"x77"x23.5"d. Paid
$279 asking $180; Pro.form
625EX treadmill, cost $1,400
asking $500. Washer & dryer
$100 each. 905-683–5135
QUALITY FURNITURE. Leath-
er sofa & chair (taupe), 2
wingbacks (reddish) oak bed-
room & kitchen sets, Large
chandelier, coffee table stove
etc. 905-831–5546
Articles
For Sale310
LEATHER JACKETS, 1/2
price, purses from $9.99, lug-
gage from $29.99, wallets
from $9.99. Everything must
Go! Family Leather, 5 Points
Mall, Oshawa 905-728–9830
(416)439-1177 Scarborough
CARPETS - lots of carpets. I
will carpet 3 rooms ( 30 sq.
yd.) Commercial carpets for
$319.00. Residential or Berber
carpets for $389.00. Includes
carpet, premium pad, expert
installation. Free, no pressure
estimate. Norman (905) 686-
2314.
DANBY FREEZER 5 CU. FT.
SCRATCH AND DENT $199.
New danby bar fridges, $139
and up. Also variety of new
appliances, scratch and dent.
Full manufacturers warranty.
Reconditioned fridges $195 /
up, reconditioned ranges
$125/ up, reconditioned dry-
ers $125 / up, reconditioned
washers $199 / up, new and
reconditioned coin operated
washers and dryers at low
prices. New brand name
fridges $480 and up, new 30"
ranges with clock and window
$430. Reconditioned 24" rang-
es 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.
11PC. DINING ROOM SUITE,
8 chairs, buffet, hutch & table.
3 antique sideboards, 88 Olds
Cutlass Ciera, certified, fully
loaded. (905)668–6695
2 ANTIQUE DINING ROOM
suites: Mahogany, 8 pcs.,
$2000; Walnut 9pc. $3000.
Both newly refinished. Call
905-721-8430
3 SETS OF DISHES,All Serv-
ice of 8 w/extra pcs. "Nori-
take", Lorenzo pattern;
"Spode", Christmas Tree pat-
tern; "Mikasa", Silk flowers
pattern. Call 905-430–1791
btwn 1-6pm
52" RCA Big screen tv with
manuals and 5 year warranty.
Bought 6 months ago. Asking
$l,600. Telephone (905) 665–
8208
A KING pillowtop mattress set
with frame. New in plastic,
cost $1599. Sacrifice $650.
647-271-4534.
A-1 CARPETS! CARPETS!
CARPETS! 3 rooms (30 yds.)
commercial carpet $285 or
Berber carpet from $375 in-
cludes installation and FREE
upgrade to 12 mm pad. Many
other great choices to choose
from. FREE shop at home
service. Whitby to Cobourg
area. SAILLIAN CARPETS,
905-373-2260.
PIANO/CLOCK SALE, Home
Show pricing on all new 2002
models of Roland digital pia-
nos, Samick pianos. All How-
ard Miller clocks. Large se-
lection of used pianos (Yama-
ha, 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!
ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC GUI-
TAR, TAKAMINE G Series.
Black. Paid $800 new 1yr ago.
Complete w/stand & electron-
ic tuner. $450. Hardly played.
Call 905-404-8242. snp
AFFORDABLE APPLIANCES
HANK'S APPLIANCES. Fridg-
es $100/up, stoves $150/up,
washers & dryers $350/pr.
Washers $175/up, dryers
$150/up. Stackable washer/
dryer $499/up. Portable dish-
washer $175/up. Large se-
lection of appliances. Visit our
showroom. Parts/sales/serv-
ice. 426 Simcoe St.S. Mon-Fri
8-6pm, Sat 9-5pm, Sun 11-
4pm. (905)728-4043.
ALL SATELLITE SERVICES.
Amazing Electronics, 601
Dundas St. W. Whitby. Call
(905)665–7732.
APPLIANCES refrigerator,
stove, heavy duty Kenmore
washer & dryer, dishwasher.
Also apartment-size washer &
dryer. Mint condition, will sell
separately, can deliver. 905-
839–0098
AREA RUGS,3 available, tra-
ditional, size 44"x26". Antique
pink and green. (905)697–
9462. (snp)
WASHER 2yrs $300; dryer
2yrs $250; queen oak bed-
room 3yrs $750; stove self-
clean 3yrs $350; fridge $300;
single bed 3yrs $160; double
bed 3yrs $200; apt. size
washer $200; sofa+chair $200;
dresser set $150; 6 heavy
Victorian(1880s) dining chairs
$600. 905-263-2657
BED, QUEEN PILLOWTOP,
mattress, box, frame. Never
used. still packaged cost
$1025, sell $450. Call 647-
271-4534
BEDROOM SET, 8pce cherry-
wood. Bed, chest, tri-dresser,
mirror, night stands, dovetail
construction. Never opened.
In boxes. Cost $9000, Sacri-
fice $2800. 416-748-3993
BILLIARDS TABLE, 4x8,1"
slate, solid mahogany, all
equipment, balls, cues, racks,
score board, light, new $6000,
sell $2500. 905-985-4226
BURGUNDY LEATHER SOFA,
chair & ottoman $3500 brand
new pair of cream matching
loveseats. $1000. 905-432–
2364 after 6:00.
CARPETS, LAMINATE and
VINYL SALE. 3 rooms, 32sq.
yds. for $339 including prem-
ier underpad and installation.
Laminate $2.39sq. ft. Click
System. Residential, com-
mercial, customer satisfaction
guaranteed. Free Estimate.
Mike 905-431-4040.
CARPETS SALE & HARD-
WOOD FLOORING: carpet 3
rooms from $329. (30 sq. yd.)
Includes: carpet, pad and in-
stallation. Free estimates,
carpet repairs. Serving Dur-
ham and surrounding area.
Credit Cards Accepted. Call
Sam 905-686-1772.
CHILDREN'S loft bed ensem-
ble, wooden highchair, large
wooden trunk, 4-Victorian
chairs, 2 end tables, rocking
chair, ferret cage, small pet
travel cage. 905-665–7505
CHINA FOR SALE manufac-
tured by Mikasa, pattern "Silk
Flowers", service of 12, com-
plete set including all serving
bowls, accent plates etc., like
new $950. 905-420–4381 or
416-523-4188.
COMPUTER BLOWOUT PRICE
for IBM PENTIUM II-350, High
quality system, 64Mb Ram,
modem, CD, kbd/spk/mouse,
15" monitor, ONLY $275! 905-
439-4789 Can deliver +set-up
COMPUTER SALES AND
SERVICE. Pentium II 350 /400.
Complete Computer Systems
starting at $325/ $375. Internet
ready. 1 - 3 year warranties
available. Layaway plan
available. Computer service
in your home or mine. Certi-
fied technician. System main-
tenance, internet setup/shar-
ing, virus removal, hardware/
software installation, network-
ing and website design. Per-
sonalized service, reasonable
rates. Stephen (905)576-1463.
COMPUTER SYSTEMS NEW
& Used. P200 tower $99; Intel
C366 tower $195; 15" monitors
$80; 17" monitors $110; Up-
grade your old PC to Celeron 1
Gig w/128M Ram, P111 Moth-
erboard, Case, only $299.
Model T. Computers 905-430–
5615
ComputerDeals.Net (www)
NEW AMD 1200+PRO com-
puter with burner and DVD
$699. Pentium 2 internet
starter with monitor $399.
Tons of off-lease laptops from
$499. We love doing upgrades
& difficult repairs. (905)655–
3661.
COMPUTERS:BITS AND
BYTES Computer Services.
Prices Slashed till Dec. 24.
P200 Tower Internet Ready
Complete System $185.00;
P2/350 Internet Ready Com-
plete Systems Starting at
$250.00; Complete System in-
cludes 15" Monitor, Keyboard
and Mouse Upgrade to 17"
Monitor $50.00; 90 Day War-
ranty, Lay-Away Plan New
Systems and Laptops Avail-
able. Call (905) 576-9216 or
www.speedline.ca/bitsand-
bytes
DIAMOND AND EMERALD
cocktail ring, excellent quality.
Appraised at $4,800. Asking
$l,800. Gorgeous Christmas
present. Telephone (905)
426–1920
MOVING SALE Dining set
(China Cabinet, Hutch, Table +
chairs) $2400; TV w/stand
(Panasonic 35", 5years) $890;
Stereo component $1900
(original $3500); Home Enter-
tainment theater $1600 (origi-
nal $3100); stereo speaker
(excellent JBL-$2000, Infinity-
$500 & B&W-$800). 905-666-
3256
DININGROOM 13 PCE cher-
rywood. Double pedestal. 8
chairs. Buffet, hutch, server,
dovetail construction. Still in
boxes. Cost $11,000. Sacrifice
$3000. (416)746-0995.
DRYER, WOOD kitchen table
w/leaves & 4 chairs, dining
buffet/hutch, 50's antique
dresser, solid wood dresser,
humidifier & more! (905)743–
9976.
EXECUTIVE OFFICE furniture
includes: free standing solid oak
executive desk, hi-back
leatherette armchair, wingback
upholstered chair, and 2 eclectic
solid wood bookcases with glass
doors, purchased one year ago at
DeBoer's, complete ensemble
$5,000. Perfect for the executive
home office. 905-683–7773
FORD MOTOR - 300 6 cyl.,
50,000 km, $150. ALSO
TRUCK TIRES- 8 1000x20 lug
tires on rims, bias type, 60%
good rubber $115. each. Call
Rick 905-985-3740.
FREE STANDING GAS FIRE-
PLACE - 3 yrs. old. Asking
$1500. Call Sue 905-786–
2854.
FREEZER - MEDIUM sized.
Used for only 9 months. Still
under warranty. $299. obo.
Phone (905) 721-0601.
GREAT VALUE FOR YOUR
Dollar$$. Children's con-
signment shop Infant-Size 16
and maternity clothing, toys,
gifts & baby equipment. Af-
fordable Christmas Gifts &
Stocking Stuffers. The Alpha-
bet Soup Shoppe, 2200 Brock
Rd. (N. of Finch) 905-426-
8860
HOT DOG CART - comes
complete and ready to work
for you. Licensed in 2002.
Many extras. Phone (905)
721-0601
LADY'S engagement ring, new
with appraisal certificate, 1/
2ct/ white/yellow gold. $1800.
OBO, Pressure washer new
$350, Sports card collection,
call for list. 905-743-6111,
905-723-2240.
LENA LIU PRINT $299.99,
Cocktail table, 2 end tables
$899.99, dinette/kitchen set
$999.99, Everything only
months old. Open to offers.
(905)432–2102, (905)261-
0633.
LOSE UP TO 15 LBS By
Christmas. Call now 416-631-
3972 www.lose2bfit.com
LUIGI'S FURNITURE - After
12 years in the old red barn -
we've relocated to 500 King
St. West, Royal Bank Plaza,
across from Oshawa Centre.
Palliser Leather - Wholesale
prices! Simmons pocketcoil
queen sets, lowest price in
Durham. Always in stock,
lowest price mattress $89.,
futons from $165. Great se-
lection of recliner sofas,
chairs, wing chairs, etc. All
clearance priced. Now in
stock. "NHL" and "Roots" bean
bags plus many more. Largest
selection of futons, always in
stock. Santa shops "Luigi's"
for the best quality at the low-
est price. Luigi's Furniture,
500 King St. West, Oshawa
(905) 436-0860. Merry Christ-
mas and Happy New Year!!!
MAYTAG PLUS fridge 3
months old, cooker & dish-
washer $850 for all. 905-666–
0781
MODERN TABLE and chairs in
black wrought iron and birch.
4 chairs and 2 captains
chairs. extra large leaf. Only 1
year old. New table in time for
Christmas! Please call 905-
728-9400 (snp)
MX1000 - 11PC drum set,
$600. Heavy duty thickness
plainer, 12" parts, 2Hp 220 volt
$1100. (905)263-4988
NASCAR FANS GIFT IDEAS,
Pictures, Calendars, Die
Casts & Collectables. Also
stocking stuffers. Store open
evenings/weekends, 229 Rox-
borough Ave, Oshawa. Gary
905-436-7975
OAK DINING SUITE $1,500.
Williams New Scale piano
$500., Junior guitar $50., Call
Janice (905)509–2640 after 6
p.m.
PIANOS FROM $95.59/MO., 6
months or 24 equal payments
interest free on all instru-
ments. Sale starts Nov. 30/02.
For info. call 905-720-4948
Alexandrov Keyboards, 43
Wilson Rd. North Oshawa (at
King).
PIANO TECHNICIAN available
for tuning, repairs, & pre-pur-
chase consultation on all
makes & models of acoustic
pianos. Reconditioned Heintz-
man, Yamaha, Mason &
Risch, & other grand or
upright pianos for sale. Gift
Certificates available. Call
Barb at 905-427-7631 or
check out the web at:
www.barbhall.com Visa, MC,
Amex.
PLANT, FIG TREE 6', with de-
luxe wicker container. Very
healthy, excellent condition.
(905)697–9462 (snp)
PLAYSTATION MOD CHIPS
PS1 basic chip $35; Stealth
chip $60; PS2 chip $95; XBOX
chip now avail. Inquire about
our games in stock. All work
guaranteed. Beatrice/Wilson
area (905)721-2365
POOL TABLE.Valley 4x8 coin
operated. Cues and balls in-
cluded. 1 inch thick. solid 1
piece table top. Very true
table. asking $800.00. Must
pick up. Call 905-434-1679 af-
ter 4:00 pm.
QUEEN-SIZE BLACK lacquer
bed frame, w/box frame $300.
Queen-size teak bedroom set
w/dresser & mirror, great
shape $900 obo. 1991 Firebird
GTA, black, 77,000kms, never
winter driven, mint condition
$9000 firm. (905)983–9184.
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.
SATELLITE INSTALLATIONS
from $50. Installation kits $30.
Telephone (905)426–9394
(Ajax.)
USED TIRES,all sizes avail-
able starting at $20. 905-436-
7694
SNAP ON TOOL BOX, floor
size w/wheels, $2,200 obo.
Must sell, moving. Call after
6pm Graham 905-655–3435
or daytime call Pat 905-666-
8222
SNOWBLOWER-12 HP. 32"
wide dual stage Craftsman
snowblower, stored for 6 win-
ters, electric start, no hours,
very good condition. Retail
value $2300.00 asking
$960.00 Call Barry 905-430–
7461 after 6pm
SOFA $150, DRESSERS $45
each, 6pc oak bedroom suite
$995, sofa bed $395, table &
chairs $45, wall unit $95, an-
tique brass bed (1880's) $495,
antique gramophone (1900's)
$495, white baby change table
$40, antique dressers $295,
coffee table $20, maple end
tables $65, old movie posters
$50, lamps $8 & up, painting
$5 & up. Many other items.
Bowmanville (905)697–3532
SOFA & LOVESEAT like new,
blue crushed velvet print.
$350. 905-509–2784
STORAGE TRAILERS AND
storage containers, 24 ft. & 22
ft.. Call 905-430-7693.
NEED A COMPUTER?Don't
have cash? The original IBM
PC, just $1 day....no money
down! Unlimited AOL & inter-
est free for 6 months! The
Buck A Day Co. 1-800-772-
8617 www.buckaday.com
TICKETS FOR SALE all Tor-
onto Raptors, Leafs Vrs De-
troit Nov. 16, Philly Nov. 23,
Rangers Dec.14, and others,
also will buy and sell. 905-
626–5568.
WOOD CHIPPER, Bear Cat Model
554, chipper/shredder, 5" capac-
ity, 3 pt. hitch mount, 1 1/2 yrs
old $2900 obo. 905-986-4094.
Articles
Wanted315
CASH PAID for plastic car
models. Built or still in the
box. 905-435-0747.
WANTED - older farm tractors or
crawlers, any make, any condi-
tion, phone 905-774–9127
WANTED: FURNITURE & ap-
pliances, children's furniture,
knick knacks & toys. Con-
signments. (905)743–9976.
Vendors
Wanted316
EXHIBITORS WANTED for the
"What Women Really Want
Show." February 1 & 2nd, 2003.
Hilton Suites Hotel Convention
Centre & Spa, Markham. Prime
booth space still available. Call 1-
888-211-7288 ext 227 snp
Firewood330
"WOOD GUYS",100% hard-
wood, seasoned, bush & face,
delivered. Specialty woods.
Bagged firewood. (905)473-
3333.
AAA-LAKERIDGE FARM FIRE-
WOOD, the best quality wood,
seasoned cut/split/delivered.
Looking for acreage to cut.
and landclearing work. 905-
427–1734
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)
Christmas Trees335
CHRISTMAS TREES-All sizes
$8 & up. You cut or precut.
Hay rides. From Oshawa go
north on Simcoe Street to
Howden Rd. East for 1/2 mile.
Open weekends or call 905-
655-3501.
Pet, Supplies
Boarding370
GERMAN SHEPHERD,1 year
old, great with kids, house
trained, crate trained. $250
crate included. Must Sell!
(905)434-1304.
PAPILLON PUPS 10 weeks,
two year old female, three
year old male Call evenings or
weekends. 905-986–9955
PUPPIES-Poodles toys &
standard; Australian
Shepherd; Shihtzu; Schnauzer,
Fox terriers, Pekingese. Hus-
ky x; Lab x; Border Collie X
$125. 905-831-2145
SHIHTZU PUPPIES. cute &
cuddly, 10 weeks, vet-
checked, 1st shots, 2 males
only. Call 905-985-5254.
Cars For Sale400
'91 TALON,5 spd, 208,000
km, ,$2200; '91 ESCORT, 4 dr.
auto. $2500; '93 CADIALLAC
DEVILLE, very clean, $4500.
905-434–0392
CHRISTMAS SPECIAL:1990
Cougar LS, fully loaded, certi-
fied, e-tested $2200. Must
sell asap. (905)743–9976.
1991 SUZUKI SPRINT,3 cyl.
turbo, one owner, spent 1/2
down south, all original, im-
maculate no rust, certified
ems, good on gas, good com-
muter. $2900 o.b.o. (905)743–
9976
SEASONED
FIREWOOD
for Sale
905-706-7047
LOOKING
for
a used belt
conveyor 60'-70'
and
used automatic
plastic strapping
machines.
Call Kirk
905-579-4407
NEED A
HOME PHONE?
NO CREDIT?
BAD CREDIT?
NO PROBLEM?
No deposit Required
Activated Immediately
Freedom Phone Lines
1-866-687-0863
TUTORING
29 yrs experience.
Primary, Junior,
Intermediate,
High School.
Math & reading
specialist
(905)683–7059
1011 Simcoe St.
Professionally Managed by Tandem Group
• 3 BR Townhouses some w/ fin. bsmt.
• All new windows & vertical blinds
• New Appliances • One Parking Spot incl.
• Totally renovated suites
• Seniors’ Discount in effect
• Close to schools, shopping & Transit
• Park like setting, some overlooking ravine
• Available immediately
From $999.00
“Your Comfort is our Concern”
905-579-7649
190 Townhouses
For Rent 190 Townhouses
For Rent
NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALE
1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd.
Specials on all furniture in stock mattresses from
$79.00, 5 pc. diners from $399, 3 only curio
cabinets, coffee & end tables, new 3 pc. sofa sets.
Open Mon. to Sat. 10 to 6.
Call 905-263-2517
310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for Sale
310 Articles for Sale 310 Articles for SaleNew Furniture & Mattress Sale
870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby
1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd.
New mattresses singles from $79. & Queens set
from $229. King size from $399. Wall units, beds,
dressers, nite tables, new oak tables & chairs, new
mattresses, king sizes only $399. New sofas leather
& fabric 3 pc. set only $699. Ceramics, wood pro-
ducts, tools. Specials on new gas furnace & fire-
places plus many articles.
Open Sat. from 9 to 5 & Sun. from 10 to 5.
Call 905-576-7550
NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS CENTRE
Opening at 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa
We are selling box springs & mattresses, all sizes
including 3/4 & King, Diningroom Suites, Kitchen
Suites, Bedroom Suites, sofa sets, including bed so-
fas, plus smaller articles. Open Special - 3 pc. sofa,
loveseat & chair, only $599; 5 pc. diner $399; Good
Prices On All Merchandise in the Store.
Drop in have a look as we organize.
Open Mon. to Fri. 10 to 6;
Sat. 9 to 5; Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1188 Simcoe St. S. "Old IGA Store"
Christmas from the Heart Craft Show & Sale
Come Celebrate the Holidays with Us
Dec. 7, 2002 9am-4pm,
Valley View Public School
3530 Westney Rd., Greenwood 905-686-3514
324 Arts and Crafts 324 Arts and Crafts
185 Houses For Rent 185 Houses For Rent
310 Articles for Sale
NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS CENTRE
Opening at 1188 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa
We are selling box springs & mattresses, all sizes
including 3/4 & King, Diningroom Suites, Kitchen
Suites, Bedroom Suites, sofa sets, including bed so-
fas, plus smaller articles. Open Special - 3 pc. sofa,
loveseat & chair, only $599; 5 pc. diner $399; Good
Prices On All Merchandise in the Store.
Drop in have a look as we organize.
Open Mon. to Fri. 10 to 6;
Sat. 9 to 5; Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1188 Simcoe St. S. "Old IGA Store"
NEW FURNITURE & MATTRESS SALE
1975 Taunton Rd. E. Hampton at Solina Rd.
Specials on all furniture in stock mattresses from
$79.00, 5 pc. diners from $399, 3 only curio
cabinets, coffee & end tables, new 3 pc. sofa sets.
Open Mon. to Sat. 10 to 6.
Call 905-263-2517
New Furniture & Mattress Sale
870 Taunton Rd. E. Whitby
1/2 Mile East of Thickson Rd.
New mattresses singles from $79. & Queens set
from $229. King size from $399. Wall units, beds,
dressers, nite tables, new oak tables & chairs, new
mattresses, king sizes only $399. New sofas leather
& fabric 3 pc. set only $699. Ceramics, wood pro-
ducts, tools. Specials on new gas furnace & fire-
places plus many articles.
Open Sat. from 9 to 5 & Sun. from 10 to 5.
Call 905-576-7550
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
PUBLIC AUCTION
✧SPECIAL SUNDAY SALE ✧
(LAST SUNDAY SALE THIS YEAR)
KAHN AUCTION CENTRE
Estate & Consignment Our Specialty
at 2699 Brock Rd. N. Pickering
3 mi. N. of Hwy. 401 on Brock Rd.
"BIG ORANGE BARN" Selling Antiques, Collectables,
Estate Contents, Furniture, Glassware & China
Sun. December 8th, 10:30 am Start
✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩
✔Estate/Antique/Contents
✔Xmas Gifts Liquidation
✔Mahogany Carved Furniture
✔Jewellery - Persian Rugs
Plan To Attend This Major Sale!!
PART (1) -Estate Contents - Victorian, Canadiana Furniture, diningroom & bed-
room suites from North Carolina, French antique cabinets, walnut china, side-
board, old pine cupboards, collectibles, china, glassware and household items.
PART (2)- XMAS gifts including Royal Doulton figurines, Murano, glass, Lim-
oges, china, Bohemian heavy cut crystal, collector dolls, C.I. Toys, Limited
Edition art, mirrors, oils, Tiffany lamps, Depression glass, too many items to
list! PART (3)Container of carved mahogany furniture, console tables, stacking
bookcases, partners desk, vitrines, oval & kidney display cabinets, grandfather,
Louis XV chairs, beautiful decorative furniture, to be sold in over 100 lots.
PART (4)- Diamond rings with appraisals, ruby, emerald, sapphires etc. Too
many to list. Great savings, big assortment, gold necklaces, watches, earrings,
etc. We will also have 40 persian rugs sold to the highest bidder ranging in all
sizes!
AUCTIONEERS REMARKS: This will be a great sale for Xmas shopping. The best
selection ever. Over 400 lots in total. Arrive Early for great savings!!
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Visa, Mastercard, Amex, debit card. No registration
fee. 10% buyers premium. Delivery available.
For more info. or for consignment please call Victor Brewda-Auctioneer
(Member of the Ontario Auctioneers Association) at (905) 683-0041
325 Auctions 325 Auctions 325 Auctions
310 Articles for Sale
330 Firewood
www.durhamregion.com NEWS ADVERTISER FRIDAY EDITION, December 6, 2002 PAGE 35 A/P
1992 GRAND AM,V6 3.3 en-
gine, a/c, p/w, p/l, tilt, cruise,
abs brakes, excellent condi-
tion. Certified/e-tested. Asking
$3,200o.b.o. Call Days 905-
725–8911, evenings/wknds
905-668-4016
1992 PONTIAC LAMANS SE
4-door, 4-cyl, auto, ps/pb,
140,000km, excellent cond.
stereo cassette, buckets/con-
sole, no rust, $1550-obo. 1989
PLYMOUTH SUNDANCE mint,
buckets/console, low mile-
age, loaded, runs well $1350
905-404-8541
1994 FORD MUSTANG 3.8
litre automatic, air, AM/FM
cassette, power windows,
locks & trunk. Excellent con-
dition $5,500. obo 905-852-
5669
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM
SE, 4 dr., good condition, no
rust, certified, e-tested, neww
brakes. $4,400 obo. Call
(905)576–0614 (snp)
1995 HONDA CIVIC,2 door
coupe, 5-speed, red, a/c, pow-
er mirrors, $6999.99 certified
& e-tested or $6500 as is. Call
(905)404–8684 (snp)
1995 NISSAN MAXIMA GXE,
excellent condition, black ex-
terior, fully loaded, air, auto,
158K, one-owner, certified/e-
tested, keyless entry, anti
theft, asking $8,700. 905-435–
0321
1995 SILVER FORD TAURUS
stationwagon, 4 dr, fully load-
ed. New tires, new exhaust,
only 47,000 km. Dad was 1st
owner. Immaculately clean.
Certified, emission tested,
asking $8,200. obo. 905-985-
8251.
1997 CIVIC LX,4 dr., auto.
93,000 km, a/c, ABS, remote
starter, alarm, very clean,
non-smoker, $10,000. Call
905-725-2868 or 905-447-
5340.
1997 FORD ESCORT,
114,00kms, automatic, air
conditioning, p.s., p.b., ex-
tended warranty 'til June
2003. Certified & e-tested.
$8000. Call (905)655–1178
1997 MONTE CARLO LS,
192,000 kms. on car, under
15,000 kms. on brand new
GM motor. Leather, loaded,
$10,600 certified & E-tested.
905-809-1525.
1998 OLDSMOBILE LS 88, 3.8
litre, 80,000km, loaded, very
clean, excellent condition,
certified & emission tested,
asking $11,900 negotiable.
905-725–5873.
1999 MAZDA PROTEGE - 4
dr., 5 speed, green, air, cd,
new brakes & tires. $9,500 or
best offer. Call 905-435–0413.
2000 HONDA ACCORD 4-cyl,
Auto, all power, 4-door, heated
leather, 29,000-kms. Certified
& e-tested. Asking $24,000.
905-725-6415
2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE L.T.,
5 spd. manual, 2.2L 4 cyl, a/c,
am/fm/CD, remote keyless
entry, conv. pkg, reclining
front buckets, ps, pb, pd, 15"
wheels, 44,500 hwy. km, fac-
tory warranty, will certify,
$10,900. 905-655-9265.
2002 PONTIAC Grand Prix GT
Black, fully loaded & maintained.
Power everything w/sunroof.
Extended warranty inc. Assume
lease: $400/mth 3-1/2-years.
John 905-424-3990
2002 SUNFIRE, 4 dr. sedan,
$12,000. Call 905-725-6707.
1998 TOYOTA SIENNA CE first
owner, e-tested & certified,
fully loaded, keyless, alarm,
rear wiper, dual air/heat, sil-
ver blue. $16,400. 426–2696
EXCELLENT CONDITION 99
Pontiac Sunfire, black, 2 Door,
automatic, air conditioning, CD,
rear spoiler, new battery & brakes,
83,000km, $8500. 905-242-6767-
days, 905-263–8461-nights.
ONLY 80,000-KM on 1986
Ford Tempo, 4 door, clean car,
only $699. 905-837-6746
Cars
Wanted405
$$$ TOP DOLLARS paid for
scrap cars 7 days/week Call
(905)683–7301 or (905)424-
9002 after 6pm.
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.
JOHNNY JUNKER Tops all for
good cars and trucks or free
removal for scrap. Speedy
service. (905) 655-4609
Trucks For Sale410
1992 GMC EXT. CAB 4X4 HD
blue, dual batteries, steering
stabilizer, 350 auto, posi, air,
exc. condition. $10,500. 905-
242-4161
1997 JIMMY SLT,fully load-
ed, leather, cd, 4 wheel drive,
lady driven, non smoker, me-
tallic grey 2 tone, must sell.
Will certify. $14,950. (905)
668–1411
2001 GMC SONOMA SLS,
Vortec V6, pewter colour,
67,000kms, mostly highway,
fibreglass tonneau, box liner,
etc. $21,999. Call (905)404–
8242 (snp)
Trucks Wanted415
WANTED - 1966-71 JEEP
parts. V6 Buick 225 engine, oil
bath air cleaner assembly.
Call 905-721-2844 snp
Vans/
4-Wheel Dirve420
1985 JEEP CJ-7, 91 YJ body,
new, motor, trans, front & rear
diffs 10,000kms ago, 4:10
gears, Detroit lockers front &
rear. 35" mud tires too much
to list $5000. Call (905)404–
8684 (snc)
1993 VILLAGER MINI VAN
one owner, 245k, e-tested, as
is $800. 905-852-6003
1995 DODGE CARAVAN,7-
pass, cruise, tilt, tint, a/c, p/m.
Rebuilt motor (Nov '02 1yr.
warranty), newer transmis-
sion (35K, Apr '01). $4950
cert, e-tested. (905)571–5315
1995 LUMINA APV VAN,
loaded, certified, e-tested
$5800. (905)743–9976.
1996 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER,
109,000 km, tilt, cruise, door
locks, keyless entry, remote
start, remote mirrors, under-
coated, am/fm cass, 7-pas-
senger, delay wipers, roof
rack, 3L V6, auto, $7995 certi-
fied & e-tested. 905-404-8791,
905-987-2205.
1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO LT
4.3L, V6, loaded, air, rear heat/
air, quads, Dutch doors, al-
loys, cass/CD, 87,000km
$14,750. e-tested/certified
905-767-3491
2000 PONTIAC MONTANA
extended, all power, buckets,
blue/black metallic with silver
accents, certified. Excellent
condition. For more info call
(905) 576–5843
2002 HONDA CRV EXL -Red
w/leather, power sunroof,
4WD, Heated seats, w/6 cd/
cassette speakers, power-
windows, locks/mirrors,
cruise control, keyless entry/
alarm, 7000km, 7yr. extended
warranty, rustproof. $31,000.
905-432-9825.
95 PATHFINDER XE 4x4,
white, blue interior, chrome
rims, fully loaded, 219kms
(hwy) -it's only a number,
don't let it fool you. $11,500
ems & cert. Open to offers.
Mint condition. second owner,
lady driven. (905)743–9976.
Motorcycles435
2002 HONDA SHADOW ACE,
1500kms, black, mint condi-
tion, many accessories. Ask-
ing $7,500. Call (905) 404-
8242.
Driving Schools447
Coming Events249
UXBRIDGE $15,000.SHOP-
PING SPREE. Shop Uxbridge
and you could win one of 3
Uxbridge Shopping Sprees.
Draw New Years Eve. Ux-
bridge B.I.A. 905-852-2905
Announcements255
Personals268
WITNESS to motor vehicle
accident occurring Thursday,
Nov. 7/02 at 10:15 a.m. on
Harwood and George, Ajax re-
quired. Phone 416-590-0038
ext. 6883.
Nannies/
Live-In/Out270
AJAX, BAYLY/SHOAL POINT
part time nanny needed im-
mediately, live in/out for 2
boys ages 4-1/2 & infant. Ex-
perience, references required
905-426–5979
Mother's Helpers271
MOTHER'S HELPER -Re-
quired everyday, for a few
hours in Pickering area. La-
dies with a flexible schedule
please contact 905-831–8502.
Daycare
Available273
www.durhamdaycare.com for
parents and home care pro-
viders in the Durham Region.
Complete listing available.
Helping you find quality child-
care. 905-665–1330
ECE TRAINED, 15yrs. experi-
enceCPR/First Aid, small
numbers = loving care +atten-
tion. Fun, educational activi-
ties. Whites/Finch area. Call
for interview 905-831-2841
LOVING MOTHER,ECE De-
gree, 14 yrs. experience, of-
fering home daycare for
chidlren 2+ yrs. of age.. Lots
of fun, educational. Servicing
Lester B. Pearson & Alexan-
der G. Bell. Lunch, snacks,
receips. Andrea 905-619-3138
PICKERING Beach / Rollo:
Loving daycare; 18 months to
12 years. Daily outings
(fenced backyard and park).
Crafts, story time, music, nu-
tritious meals & snacks. First
Aid, C.P.R. certified. Non-
smoking, receipts. 905-428-
1244.
WESTNEY/401-TLC Daycare
available January, nutritious
lunches & snacks, activities,
outings, First aid/CPR, refer-
ences and receipts, 905-686–
4195
WHITES & FINCH (Coughlin
Homes) daycare available 1
year of age & up. Lunches &
snacks, crafts, activities and
daily outings, 16 years ex-
perience, references and re-
ceipts, for more information
call 905-420–0206.
Mortgages
Loans165
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place mortgages, 1st, 2nd, and
3rd as low as 4%. When your
bank says no, call us! Debt con-
sole, mortgage or tax arrears
okay. Ontario Wide 1-888-591-
6057.
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 5.55% for 5
years. Best available rates.
Private funds available. Refi-
nancing debt consolidation a
specialty. For fast profession-
al service call 905-666-4986.
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judgements, garnishments,
mortgage foreclosures & har-
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tection for your assets. Call
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PURCHASE (5% DOWN),Re-
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dential), Debt consolidation
(unlock equity & pay Mort-
gage rates consolidate high
interest credit cards), Self-
employed, can't verify in-
come, good credit. We'll find
you the best deal. Call N. Gil-
lani @416-450-8568 Frank's
Funds Inc.
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Home
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Retaining Walls
Finished Concrete
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Decks and Siding
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HOUSE
CLEANER
Are you looking for a
reliable energetic,
experienced house
cleaner?
I work alone.
Excellent references
Reasonable rates.
Ajax, Pickering area
(905)-428-8346 or
(cell) (416)-809-9387
CLEAN MOMENT
Experienced European
cleaning. Residential
and Commercial.
Pickering, Markham,
Ajax area. For service
call 647-295-0771
"Clean is our
middle name"
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CENTRE
• Gov't Licensed
• Qualified E.C.E.
diploma staff
• Ages 18 mo.-12 yrs.
• Open 7 am - 6 pm
905-831-2140
1203 St. Martin's Dr.
Pickering
1 block W. of
Liverpool on Bayly
2 min. walk from
Pickering Go Station
& Hwy. 401
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may be
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Enjoy An Old Fashioned
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• Horse Drawn Wagon & Tractor Rides
• Huge selection of Fresh Pre-cut Pine,
Spruce and Fir Trees
• Santa will be here with candy canes
for the kids
• Free tree shaking, bailing, disposal
bags & parking
• Bonfire, Music, Refreshments 905-640-1325905-640-1325
Open weekends starting
December 1st, 9am-5pm
Harvest-Your-Own Spruce
and Fir from over 100
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ANTIKA ANTIQUES
"CLOSING SALE"
Thank you to our customers for their
patronage. Everything reduced until
Christmas. Some below cost prices.
905-426–2888
109 Old Kingston Rd. Unit 6, Ajax
(Pickering Village)
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COME &
WORSHIP
Deadline Wed., 10 a.m. for
Friday Publication.
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.
ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
35 Church St. N., Pickering Village
905-683-7311
Bible Study - 9:15 a.m.
Sunday Family Worship - 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School - Supervised Nursery
Pastor John Bigham
EVERYONE WELCOME
CHRISTMAS
COME & WORSHIP
SECTION
will publish Fri., Dec. 20
Proof Deadline:
Monday, Dec. 16
Non-Proof Deadline:
Wed., Dec. 18
To book your ad,
call Janice at 905-683-0707
or fax 905-579-4218
SPECIAL
Unitarians of Durham Region
Give your child the gift of faith without the
chains of dogma
www.uucd.ca
905-655-8740
ST. PAUL’S ON-THE-HILL
Pickering 905-839-7909
882 Kingston Road east of Whites Rd.
Candlelight Carol Singing
Lots & Lots of your favourite Carols
Sunday Dec. 8th at 7 p.m.
282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship 282 Places of Worship
Mortgages 1st, 2nd & 3rd’s
“Don’t be caught short of cash”
Consolidate before Christmas
2nd Mortgages up to 90%, 3rds to 100%
Debt Consolidations/ Refinance
Previous Bankrupts Welcome
Apply on line or call:
www.accuratemortgages.com
Accurate Mortgage Services
905-436-9292 local Whitby
toll free 1-877-509-LOAN
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Painting and
Decorating710
Moving and
Storage715 Dating Services900
FRIENDS AND LOVERS DAT-
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CHATLINE!Durham's Own!
Sometimes love is just not
enough. Listen to the voice
ads free. Women free to meet
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(905)426-5087
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Drivers Needed • Hiring 19+
24hrs 7 days/week
905-424-0576
Do you want what
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But always get what
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TMS PAINTING
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Interior & Exterior
European
Workmanship
Fast, clean,
reliable service.
905-428-0081
Don's Painting
Free Estimates
12 years exp.
Scarborough to
Ajax area
Call Don (cell)
(416)409–4143
All Pro
Painting and
Wallpapering
Repair & Stucco ceilings
Decorative Finishes
& General Repairs
20% off for Seniors
(905)404-9669
Yellow & Green
Home Improvement
General Contracting
Maintenance Repair
Carpentry &
Renovations
(416)410-4536
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
278 Registration 278 Registration
YOUR BANK SAID NO!!
Consult an experienced broker
•Prime debt consolidations up to 100%
saving 100’s of $ monthly
•Consolidate for any reason to 90%
2nds at market rate + 1-2%
•Purchases and refinance up to 1.30%
below posted market rate
CALL: SYLVIA JULES
(905) 666-2060, or
Pickering (289) 314-4098
165 Mortgages, Loans 165 Mortgages, Loans
A & C
ROOFING and WINDOWS
• Shingles of all types, flats of any size
• Soffit • Fascia • Eavestrough
• Spring Special - 25% off all vinyl products
• Int. free financing for up to 12 months
• Double warranty guaranteed,
fully transferable
(905)509-8980 or (905)428-8704
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Improvements 700 Home
Improvements 700 Home
Improvements
HANWOOD RESIDENTIAL SERVICE
Renovations • General Home • Repairs
• Bathrooms • Basements • Decks
• Ceramic Tiles • Hardwood Floors
Free estimates All work guaranteed
Call Martin (905) 686-1677
email: hanwoodres@hotmail.com
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Uxbridge, please call 1-905-683-3005.
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256 Deaths 256 Deaths
CARL KNOWLES
In loving memory of
Carl Knowles
Aug. 15th 1930 - Dec.7th 1999
The best and most beautiful things
in the world cannot be seen or
touched, they must be felt with
the heart.
Always on our minds,
Forever in our hearts
Lois and Family
258 In Memoriam 258 In Memoriam
❦Card of Thanks ❦
Our home burnt down November 16th
at 9 a.m. in Bowmanville.
We would like to thank our neighbours
for their support that morning, Motel 6
in Whitby for their kindness they
extended to us, all of my co- workers at
Whitby Mental Health Centre for their
support and contribution, especially Lori,
Cheryl, Mavis, Dan, Art & the DDS staff.
Also a thank you to Marian and Gwen at
Durham Supervised Access.
A special thanks to the
staff and students at Waverly P.S.
From
David, Norma, Brieanne,
Daniel, Helen & Nana
259 Cards of Thanks 259 Cards of Thanks
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Improvements
710 Painting and
Decorating
Please read your
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first day of
publication as we
cannot be
responsible for more
than one insertion in
the event of an error.
To place your
personalized
In Memoriam,
call 683-0707 (Ajax)
and let one of
our professional
advisors help you.
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Hardwood Floors
Prefinished from
$2.99/sq. ft.
Showroom at Oshawa
Hardwood Floors
Kendalwood Plaza
1801 Dundas St. E.
Whitby 905-433-9218
1-866-433-9218
730 Flooring, Carpeting
2000 Subaru Outback Ltd. - $25,000 or Assume Lease -
2.5L H-4 SOH Engine, 165hp @5600rp, torque 166ft/lbs
@4000rp; Loaded: All wheel drive; front and back
sunroof, Green & Beige, Beige leather int., Alpine Stereo
w/MD & CD Player with remote, Autostart on both sets of
keys, floor protection insert for cargo area, Certified and
Emissions Tested, Existing Odometer reading of
51,000km, Sale Price $25,000 + gst & pst /or Assume
Lease at $335.72 per month + gst & pst (= $386.08 per
Month) + $3,500 Certified Cheque, term of lease ending
Dec. 31, 2005, Lease maturity purchase price
$14,300.00, Max ending Odometer 107,600km.
Oshawa Area (905) 623-8964.
Also Selling
PVC Inner Tube from O’Brian (Thriller)
72” diameter (180 cm); Heavy gauge PVC Inner Tube,
with electronically welded seams for durability; Strong
840 denier nylon cover, with double stitched seams and
reinforced stress areas; Custom pull-from the center
towing system with Quick Connect; Details such as large
recessed Boston valve with integrated Schrader valve,
floor drain, valve cover; Seating for up to 4 people; 8 soft
foam handles with comfortable neoprene base pads;
conical hull for easier planing and “teacup” ride; Designed
for four (4) riders maximum. Price: $175.00
Sony Compact Disc
Changer System For Automobile
Holds 10 CD’s; Compact and space saving CD changer
for vertical, horizontal, suspended or inclined installation
in your car; Repeat play function for playing a rack or a
disc repeatedly; Shuffle play function for playing racks of
one disc or of all discs in random order. Price $300.00
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PICKERING –– All Saints Catholic Secondary School Titans’Wayne Turcotte
lays the lumber on St. Mary Catholic Secondary School Monarchs’Jeremy Whe-
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(LOSSA) senior boys’hockey action at Whitby’s Iroquois Sports Centre Wednes-
day afternoon. The Monarchs won 4-2, getting goals from Ryan Eickmeier,
Brian Gonsalves, Derek Polowyk and Kevin Krasnowski.
LANCOME BONUS OFFER
7 pc. gift with purchase
of $27.00 or more.
While Quantities Last
YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA STORE FOR HEALTH AND BEAUTY
Welcome To Your New
VICHY DERMATOLOGIST CENTRE
Using special tools exclusively for Shoppers Drug Mart,
we will check for skin damage, measure moisture
levels and determine your skin’s oil content. With that
information we can help find the right products for you.
Visit Our New
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WE DO
MAKE-OVERS
FOR ALL SPECIAL
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Christmas Party’s
New Year’s Eve
Weddings
LARGE VARIETY OF CHRISTMAS FRAGRANCE SETS
Gift With Purchase
3 pc. incl. full size lipstick, mini 5th avenue
fragrance and a cerimide capsule sample.
FOR MEN AND WOMEN
Westney Heights Plaza
15 Westney Rd.
AJAX
8am-Midnight
7 Days a Week WESTNEY RD.KINGSTON RD.(HWY 2)
Sabrina Dalessandro, Cosmetics Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart has a new store in
Ajax and it’s an impressive design that will
change the way you’re used to shopping.
Celebrating it’s Grand Opening on
Saturday, Nov. 29th, this new-concept store
for the future features the latest in pharmacy
design and customer convenience.
Pharmacist/owner John Spina, says
Shoppers Drug Mart is your destination for
much more than just your prescriptions.
Shoppers Drug Mart started creating these
new stores in 2001 that have widened its
product lines to include items such as
groceries and health food products. It also
now has and a stronger position in
cosmetics.
The result is a store that combines the
variety of a department store and the
features of a convenience store.
“What we have is a one-stop shopping
destination” says John. “With a customer
friendly environment that features wider aisles
and accessible shelves.”
The first thing you’ll see when entering the
the 15,500 sq. ft. store is the full service
cosmetics department. It’s makes a great first
impression.
“The initial reaction from our customers has
been extremely positive” says Cosmetics
Department Manager Sabrina Dalessandro.
“They love the look of the department and
that we carry all of the well known lines
including Lancome, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden,
Christian Dior, Chanel and many more.”
The very knowledgeable staff will help you
look and feel your best with skin care
analysis, colour analysis and makeovers. All
are a great idea for those holiday parties this
season.
The store also features a wide selection of
periodicals and a photo centre with one hour
photo service and a Kodak Picture Maker.
The department can process your negatives
as well as your digital images.
Of course the store wouldn’t be complete
without the full service pharmacy offering
the Health Watch program, free delivery, the
free Brown Bag program for old medication
disposal. There is also a private consultation
room and a comfortable waiting area.
The new Shoppers Drug mart is open from
8 a.m. until 12 midnight every day including
holidays such as Christmas and New years
day.
They carry a wide variety of items you use
to only find at your local convenience store.
There are dairy products including milk
and eggs. There’s juice and soft drinks, bread,
snacks and many other other grocery items
including a line of frozen foods. In fact the
store has devoted one third of it’s space to
this exciting addition to Shoppers Drug Mart.
“We have also created a department
devoted to health foods” says John. “We have
soy products, supplements, vitamins, healthy
snacks and more. It’s a product line that
customers have been asking for.”
In fact customers have been wanting a
Shoppers Drug Mart like this for a long time
and in response to this feedback the company
began creating these very successful new
concept stores.
Be sure to register for a Shoppers
Optimum Card and start collecting Shoppers
Optimum Points right away. You can redeem
them and receive a discount from 20% to
100% on your purchases up to a maximum
value of $75.
Shoppers Drug Mart is located at the
Westney Height plaza at the corner of
Westney and Kingston Rd. For more
information call (905) 426-3355.
Shown here for the official Grand Opening is Ward 1 Councillor
Ralph Goldberg, John Spina of Shoppers Drug Mart and staff.
Shoppers Drug Mart’s newest concept store located at
15 Westney Rd. North Ajax.
Shoppers Drug Mart Celebrates Grand Opening of New Concept Store in Ajax
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SIZE FOR ONLY
AFTER $50 INSTANT REBATE.
SEE STORE FOR DETAILS.
18 Cu. Ft.
Stainless Steel
Refrigerator
• 2 half width & 1 full
width cantilever
glass shelves
• 3 fixed door
racks, 1 with
gallon storage
Includes Delivery!
Santa’s
Super Buy!
$999
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BANKRUPTCY
WAREHOUSE SALE!
BANKRUPTCY
WAREHOUSE SALE!WAREHOUSE SALE!
FAMOUS BRANDS
SALE ON ‘TIL
CHRISTMAS Mon.-Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
1630 Kingston Rd.
Pickering
COMFORTERS
RALPH LAUREN - WESTPOINT STEVENS
TWIN
$2200
FULL
$2900
QUEEN
$3900
KING
$4500
OVER
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IN STO
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•TOWELS
•PILLOWS
•SHOWER CURTAINS
•MATTRESS
COVERS
•DRAPES
CANADA SPORTSWEAR
SPALDING - MACH 5
•WINTER COATS
•JACKETS
•POLAR FLEECE
•SWEATERS
•PANTS
•SNOWMOBILE SUITS
•GOLF TOPS
& SPORTS SHIRTS...
HANES • ISOTONER
• TOTES • VOGUE
• LEATHER GLOVES • MITTS
• SCARVES • PANTYHOSE
• BRAS • HOSIERY
•LOUNGE PANTS
& FOOTWEAR
•TOPS
•FLEECE
- POLAR FLEECE
KINGSTON RD.
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MENS LEATHER WALLETS
$1000
5,000 NEW PIECES
JUST ARRIVED
• ENYCE
• SEAN JOHN
• PHAT FARM
• OUTCAST
• AKADEMICS
• ROCA WEAR
VELOUR
TRACK SUITS
$15999
BEST PRICE
ANYWHERE
SALE ON ‘TIL
CHRISTMAS Mon.-Fri. 10-8, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 11-5
1630 Kingston Rd.
Pickering
KINGSTON RD.
HWY. 401WHITES RD.LIVERPOOL RD.BROCK RD.WESTNEY RD.N
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LIPSTICK MASCARA LINERS BLUSH POWDER NAILPOLISH FOUNDATIONFRAGRANCES TONERS CLEANSERS HAIRCARE MOISTURIZERS EYESHADOW
WAREHOUSE SALE
high fashion
jewellery
• necklaces bracelets
• bangles • rings • earrings
& much, much more
SPECIAL
PRODUCTS
FROM THE U.S.
AVAILABLE
AT OUR SALE
SPECIAL
PRODUCTS
FROM THE U.S.
AVAILABLE
AT OUR SALE
ASSORTED
GIFTWEAR
• CD’s • BOOKS
• COMPUTER GAMES
• SOFTWARE
• POT POURRI
• GIFT BASKETS
ALMAY COLORSTAY CHA
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MOISTURESTAY SUPERLU
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& MOONDROPS LIPSTICK
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AND MANY OTHER FINE
PRODUCTS FROM
INCLUDES:
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MON. TO THURS. 1PM - 8PM
SAT., SUN. & HOL. 11AM - 6PM
CLOSED FRIDAY
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EXECUTIVE
TOWNHOMES
LUXURY SEMIS
PRICES, SIZES AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. ALL RENDERINGS ARE ARTIST’S CONCEPT. E. & O.E.
$234,990from
$209,900from
www.northstarhomesinc.com
• A PEACEFUL COMMUNITY NESTLED
AMIDST ALTONA FOREST’S ACRES OF
UNSPOILED, MATURE WOODLANDS
• SUPERB ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING
IN RICH STONE AND WARM CLAY BRICK
• 9’ MAIN FLOOR CEILINGS
• UPGRADE CERAMIC FLOORING
• VINYL CASEMENT WINDOWS
• GAS FIREPLACES
AND MUCH, MUCH,
MORE!!!
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VOTED BEST DOMESTIC DEALERSHIP
19 HARWOOD AVE.
(North of 401)
905-683-5358
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HWY. #401
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HWY. #2 COSTCO
HARWOODAll previous ad specials expired. + Downpayment may vary with credit severity. Approval conditions may vary according to credit severity. Finance payments based on •36*/60/**72/***84 MO. WITH $3,000 DOWN OR EQUIVALENT & TRADE AT 7.9% INT. Fin. eg:. $10,000 @ 7.9% = $141.60 mo. for 60 mo. COB $1,496 total obligation $11,496. OAC. Plus
lic., taxes & admin. • Short term lease vehicles. 0% financing or $3,250 FDA available on selected new vehicles. Finance eg. $10,000 @ 0% = $166.66 mo. for 60 mo. COB $0. OAC. All prices plus licence, taxes and admin. Pickering/Ajax News Advertiser readers voted best domestic dealership. OAC. +On selected new cars. †On selected new 2002
vehicles.
2.0L engine, automatic, air conditioning,
AM/FM cass. 105,000 km. Stk. #N5727A.
$$99.0099.00 mo.**
2000 NEON
Finished in steel blue with upgraded leather interior. 3.5 V6, auto, AM/FM/CD with
6 speakers, 4 wheel anti-lock brakes and more. Only 31,000 km. Stk. #P7307.•
2002 CHRYSLER CONCORD
$$325.00325.00 mo.***
3.3L, 4 spd. auto, buckets, rear bench, pwr. pkg., anti-lock brakes,
AM/FM cass., sunscreen, dual zone air. 10,225 km. Stk. #P7204.•
2002 DODGE CARAVAN SPORT
$$325.00325.00 mo.***
4.7L V8 auto, sport plus group, deluxe conv., power
group, anit-lock, AM/FM cass. 84,000 km. Stk. #T5952A.
$$349.00349.00 mo.**
2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD
Midnight black. Auto, air, 4x4, AM/FM/CD, p.w.,
pdl., great on fuel. Priced to sell. Stk. #J5950A.
$$232.00232.00 mo.***
2001 CHEVY TRACKER
WON’T LAST LONG
3.5L, auto, air, leather, side airbags, AM/FM/cass., 4 pack CD,
sunroof, alloy wheels, heated seats, temp zone pack. Stk. #CH5552.
2002 300M SPECIAL
$$511.00511.00 mo.***
2.0L engine, auto, air, driver conv. package, AM/FM, CD pack,
aluminum rims, brand new. Stk. #N5719.
$$203.00203.00 mo.***
2002 CHRYSLER NEON
6 LEFT (DON’T MISS OUT)
4.7L V8, magnum eng., multi speed auto, anti-spin, dual zone air, rear heater, pwr.
pkg., 7 pass. seating, running boards, AM/FM CD. 24,000 km. Stk. #P7188.•
SPECIAL $$499.00499.00 mo.***
2002 DODGE DURANGO SLT 4X4 SPT.
2.7 V6, auto, air, disc brakes, keyless, AM/FM/CD, p.w.,
pdl., p.m., 15,000 km. Stk. #P7304.•
$$249.00249.00 mo.***
2002 CHRYSLER SEBRING
2.3L engine, auto, pdl., air, p.s., p.b., AM/FM cass.,
cloth seats & more. 1 owner. Stk. #R5672A.
1994 PONTIAC GRAND AM 4 DR.
$$99.0099.00 mo.•Only
2.4L 4 cyl., DOHC 16V
eng., 4 spd., auto, 16”
aluminum rims, AM/FM/CD,
six premium speakers,
power pkg., 15,069 km.
Stk. #P7184. •
$294.00$294.00 mo.***
2002 PT
CRUISER
2000 DODGE
GR. CARAVAN
3.8L 6 cyl., auto, 7 pass.
with quad buckets.
AM/FM/Cass./CD, 16”
aluminum rims, anti lock
brakes, overhead console,
power seats & more.
70,000 km. Stk. #V7333.
$299.00$299.00 mo.**
5.2L engine, auto, air,
wheel plus group,
AM/FM/cass., 95,000
km. Stk. #V7324.
$399.00$399.00 mo.**
2000
RAM 1500
C/C 4X4
3L engine, auto, power
package, leather seats, air,
fog lamps & much more.
122,000 miles. Stk.
#J5832A.
$299.00$299.00 mo.•
1995
MITSUBISHI
STEALTH R/T
MINT
THE ALL NEW
DODGE RAM
DIESELS &
HEMI ENGINES
NOW
AVAILABLE
STOP BY FOR
YOUR QUOTE!
3.0L V6, auto, air, conv. group, climate group,
AM/FM/cass., 58,000 km. Stk. #V7289.
$$244.00244.00 mo.**
2000 DODGE CARAVAN
Silver bullet +, 3.5L high output V6. Power sunroof, auto stick, Infinity
sound. Only 20,000 km. Ready to go call now. Stk. #P7068.•
2001 CHRYSLER 300M
4 cylinder, 4 door, 48,000 km. Stk. #S5888A.
2001 CHEV CAVALIER
$$436.00436.00 mo.***
$$379.00379.00 mo.**
2000 CHRYSLER 300M
4.0L engine, 4 spd., auto, power package, Select Trac,
AM/FM/CD, 25,000 km. Stk. #P7300.•
$$434.00434.00 mo.***
2002 JEEP LAREDO
3.5L V6, 4 spd., auto, with autostick, sunroof, ABS disc brakes,
heated seats, AM/FM 4 disc chager. 47,000 km. Stk. #V7328.
ONE OWNER CLEAN! FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE FIVE STAR RIGHT HERE
$$121.00121.00 mo.**
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0 DOWN!$249
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CASH PURCHASE
STARTING AT
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2003 DODGE SX 2.0
Street smart looks with high
performance attitude!
Engineered for serious fun!
Aggressive stance!
2000 DODGE CARAVAN
1999 DODGE 15TH ANNIVERSARY CARAVAN
Stk#84090, 3.3L, V6, 4 spd.,
auto, air, 7 pass.seat, deep
tint, AM/FM cass., dual
sliding doors.
Stk#88010, 3.7L, V6, 5 spd.,
A/C, deep tint, fog lights, 16”
alloy rims, Light group.
AM/FM/CD, pw/pl/pm
2003 GR.CHEROKEE LAREDO
4.0L 6 cylinder, 4 speed auto, air, pwr.
windows, pwr.locks, keyless, fog lamps,
pwr.seats, security alarm, infinity sound,
light group, heated mirrors, automatic
headlamps.Stk#88008
0 DOWN!$395
YOU OWN IT!
0 DOWN!
$176
YOU OWN IT!
0 DOWN!
$135
YOU OWN IT!
2003 JEEP LIBERTY SPORT 4X4
All payments include freight, admin., PDE & taxes.Payments shown cannot be combined with 0% financing & Gold Key Lease.No payments for 6 months available with standard
bank rates. All payments shown are based on 60 months w/biweekly payments which include GST program. 0% does not apply to used vehicles. See Davidson for details.
Automatic, power windows, power
locks, air conditioning
Stk#5919A
Automatic, air conditioning
Stk#5797A & 5808A
2001 CHRYSLER INTREPID
2000 CHRYSLER NEON
30th kms, balance of 5 year 100th
km warranty! A nice family car!
Finished in SX red!
Pre-Ow
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Savings!
FREE movie pass
with every test
drive!
OVER 85
VEHICLES
IN-STOCK!
0 DOWN!
$155
YOU OWN IT!
0 DOWN!
$166
YOU OWN IT!
$500 CASH TO YOU!
up & above all programs
$500 ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT!
with the donation of an unwrapped Toy going to the CHUM City Wish
Plus FREE Beyblades to the 1st 75 Customers during this sale.
2003 DODGE CARAVAN
RECEIVE
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